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Episode #1740
Air Dates: April 1&4, 2004

Quilt Museum
Quilt making used to be a task of necessity. Today, the works of talented quilt makers are highly regarded for their artistic value. Cassandra Finch found a museum where the heritage of quilt making is carefully preserved.

CONTACT: n/a
PHONE: (270) 442-8856
LOCATION: National Quilt Museum
215 Jefferson Street
Paducah, Kentucky 42001
WEBSITE: www.quiltmuseum.org
SEARCH: Where is 215 Jefferson St., Paducah, KY?

Sam Davis Home
Rob Wilds recently visited the Sam Davis home in Smyrna to relive a lesson in loyalty, long after the War Between The States.

CONTACT: /a
PHONE: (615) 459-2341
LOCATION: 1399 Sam Davis Road
Smyrna, Tenn. 37167
WEBSITE: www.samdavishome.org
SEARCH: Where is 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna?

Jack Robinson Gallery
Joe Elmore takes us to a gallery in Memphis' South Main Arts District. It houses the work of Jack Robinson, a professional photographer whose images of famous people almost went with him to his grave.

CONTACT: Dan Oppenheimer
PHONE: (901) 619-4478
LOCATION: 44 Huling Ave.
South Main Arts District
Memphis, Tenn. 38103
WEBSITE: www.robinsonarchive.com
SEARCH: Where is 44 Huling Avenue, Memphis?

Chaos Glass
Al Voecks introduces us to an artist who trained extensively in glass and metal works. He opened his own shop and now produces exquisite pieces.

CONTACT: Scott Hodes
PHONE: (615) 799-8262
LOCATION: Fairview, Tenn.
EMAIL: chaosglass@aol.com
SEARCH: Where is Fairview, TN?

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Episode #1741
Air Dates: April 8&11, 2004

Top O Woodland B&B Inn
Susan Watson visits a stately Queen Anne Victorian home, built at the turn of the century. It now hosts overnight guests in the grand manner of days gone by.

CONTACT: Belinda Leslie
PHONE: (615) 228-3868
LOCATION: 1603 Woodland Street
Nashville, Tenn. 37206
WEBSITE: www.topofwoodland.com
SEARCH: Where is 1603 Woodland Street?

Junk Collector
Most collectors concentrate on one thing - cars, dolls, coins. Rob Wilds recently met a Columbia collector who takes home just about anything from just about anywhere.

CONTACT: Charles Hughes
PHONE: (931) 490-7959
LOCATION: Columbia, Tenn.
SEARCH: Where is Columbia?

Old Country Store
Al Voecks takes us to an old-time country store in north central Tennessee. You'll be impressed with its contents and with the owner who revitalized his new hometown.

CONTACT: Walter Sill
PHONE: (615) 644-4244
LOCATION: 1043 Park Street
Westmoreland, Tenn. 37186
WEBSITE: www.westmorelandoldcountrystore.com
SEARCH: Where is 1043 Park Street, Westmoreland?

International Bluegrass Music Museum
Joe Elmore travels to an international museum that celebrates the sound that was truly born in Kentucky.

CONTACT: n/a
PHONE: (270) 926-7891
LOCATION: 207 East Second Street
Owensboro, Kentucky 42303
WEBSITE: www.bluegrass-museum.org
SEARCH: Where is 207 E. Second Street, Owensboro, KY?

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Episode #1742
Air Dates: April 15&18, 2004

Kentucky Derby Collector
Al Voecks met a man who has been collecting Kentucky Derby souvenirs at a full gallop for most of his life.

CONTACT: Kent Rea
PHONE: n/a
LOCATION: n/a

Staff of Life Vegetarian Restaurant
Cassandra Finch found a restaurant that's unique for two things it doesn't have - entrees made with meat and a location that's convenient. Once you find it, deep in the woods near Clifton, you'll discover a fascinating story and a delicious vegetarian dining experience well worth the effort.

CONTACT: Carlyn Wilson
PHONE: (931) 676-5491
LOCATION: 198 Crossno Cemetery Road
Clifton, Tenn. 38425
WEBSITE: www.bibleschoolofhealth.com
SEARCH: Where is 198 Crossno Cemetery Road, Clifton?

Gingerbread
Rob Wilds recently met a lady who has cooked up a fun way to teach art to kids. It's messy, but you get to eat your mistakes.

CONTACT: Gayle O'Hanlon
PHONE: (615) 255-6960
LOCATION: 1314 Fifth Avenue North
Nashville, Tenn.
WEBSITE: www.enchantedgingerbread.com
SEARCH: Where is 1314 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville?

Fontaine House
Joe Elmore takes us to the Fontaine House, the crowning jewel of a Victorian village in Memphis that was once the city's focal point of fine living.

CONTACT: n/a
PHONE: (901) 526-1469
LOCATION: 680 Adams
Memphis, Tenn. 38105
SEARCH: Where is 680 Adams, Memphis?

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Episode #1743
Air Dates: April 22&25, 2004

Kenny's Country Cheese
Some happy hoofers in Central Kentucky have helped a farm find success making cheese the natural way.

CONTACT: Ken Mattingly
PHONE: (888) 571-4029
LOCATION: 2033 Thomerson Park Road
Austin, Tenn. 42123
WEBSITE: www.kennyscountrycheese.com
SEARCH: Where is 2033 Thomerson Park Road, Austin?

Woodcuts Custom Frame Shop
Cassandra Finch takes us to Jefferson Street in Nashville where, years ago, a courageous entrepreneur turned a dilapidated building in a once rundown neighborhood into a Mecca of African American art.

CONTACT: Nathan Harris
PHONE: (615) 321-5357
LOCATION: 1613 Jefferson Street
Nashville, Tenn. 37208
SEARCH: Where is 1613 Jefferson Street, Nashville?

Popsicle Ladies
Al Voecks recently found a place in Nashville where a Mexican version of the popsicle makes for a nutritious and tasty treat that's in big demand.

CONTACT: Irma Paz
PHONE: (615) 386-2101
LOCATION: Nashville, Tenn
SEARCH: Where is Nashville?

Junior Dragsters
Joe Elmore spent some time at a little drag strip north of Nashville called the Music City Raceway. He found racing events for competitors of all ages, even those who are too young to drive on the streets. They're called Junior Dragsters, and their passion for racing may keep them on the straight and narrow.

CONTACT: Rick and Charlotte Gonzalez
PHONE: (615) 264-0375
LOCATION: 3302 Ivy Point Road, Goodlettsville, TN
WEBSITE: www.musiccityraceway.com
SEARCH: Where is 3302 Ivy Point Road, Goodlettsville?

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Episode #1744
Air Dates: April 29 & May 2, 2004

Carriage Lane B&B
Rob Wilds finds a romantic retreat in one of Murfreesboro's historic homes.

CONTACT: Sharon Petty
PHONE: (615) 890-3630 or 1-800-357-2827
LOCATION: 411 N. Maney Ave.
Murfreesboro, Tenn. 37130
WEBSITE: www.carriagelaneinn.com
SEARCH: Where is 411 N. Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro?

Barrel Organ
In the early 1800s, a barrel organ was considered a pretty high-tech instrument. Al Voecks tells the story of a Tennessee man who has a mission to bring the ancient barrel organ back to its glory days.

CONTACT: Reg Lovell
PHONE: (865) 494-7923
LOCATION: Norris, Tenn.
SEARCH: Where is Norris?

P & H Cafe
Joe Elmore heads to Memphis for one of Tennessee's best burgers, served in a hangout where the words food and friendship are synonymous with the letters P & H.

CONTACT: Bob and Nancy Heaton
PHONE: (901) 726-0906
LOCATION: 1532 Madison Ave.
Memphis, Tenn. 38104
WEBSITE: www.pandhcafe.com
SEARCH: Where is 1532 Madison Ave., Memphis?

Franklin on Foot
Susan Watson joins a walking tour, as the founders of Franklin on Foot bring the town's fascinating history to life.

CONTACT: Rene Evans
PHONE: (615) 400-3808
LOCATION: Franklin, Tenn.
WEBSITE: www.franklinonfoot.com
SEARCH: Where is Franklin, TN?

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