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Air Dates: 7&10 | 14&17 | 21&24 |28 & May 1
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Episode #1841
Air Dates: April 7 & 10, 2005

Rockabilly Hall of Fame
Joe Elmore visits a little homemade museum that celebrates the Tennessee-made music known as “rockabilly.”

CONTACT: Henry Harrison
PHONE: (731) 427-6262
LOCATION: 105 North Church St., Jackson, TN
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TWIN
Susan Watson meets talented twin brothers who are making a name for themselves, painting together on a single canvas.

CONTACT: Terry and Jerry Lynn
PHONE: (901) 767-3800
LOCATION: 4540 Poplar, Memphis, TN 38117
WEBSITE: http://www.davidluskgallery.com/artists/twin/twin-01.html
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Mookies
Rob Wilds discovers a new sweet treat created by an enterprising nurse from East Tennessee.

CONTACT: Debbie Siefert
PHONE: (423) 929-2326
LOCATION: 264 Buncomb Hill Road, Johnson City, TN 37659
WEBSITE: www.llamabean.com
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Foothills Milling Company
Al Voecks takes us to a fine dining spot that’s popular with the locals.

CONTACT: Tommy Vaughn III
PHONE: (865) 428-2272
LOCATION: 3250 Wears Valley Road, Sevierville, TN 37862
WEBSITE: www.foothillsmillingcompany.com
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Episode #1842
Air Dates: April 14 & 17, 2005

Tarkington Grocery
Cassandra Finch finds a little known landmark that’s been in the same family since 1927.

CONTACT: Pam Allen
PHONE: (931) 729-2767
LOCATION: 6688 Hassell Creek Rd, Lyles, TN 37098
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Joppa Mountain Pottery
Rob Wilds introduces us to a family of artists who found inspiration right outside their mountain home.

CONTACT: Ann Crosby
PHONE: (865) 828-5818
LOCATION: 1479 Mountain Rd. Rutledge, TN 37861
WEBSITE: www.joppa.bigstep.com
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Kentucky Derby Collector
Al Voecks meets a Derby fan whose souvenir collection has been growing at a full gallop for most of his life.

CONTACT: Kent Rea
PHONE: (615) 356-0185
LOCATION: Nashville, TN
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Gulf Station
Joe Elmore visits one man’s private gas station where you can “fill up” on nostalgia.

CONTACT: Wendell Bowlin
PHONE: (615) 893-2511
LOCATION: Murfreesboro, TN

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Episode #1843
Air Dates: April 21 & 24, 2005

Lucas Francis Studios
Rob Wilds discovers how Hollywood has come to Dandridge in a miniature way.

CONTACT: Paul and Kristina Francis
PHONE: (865) 397-3408
LOCATION: Dandridge, TN
WEBSITE: www.lucasfrancisstudio.com
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Marble Oaks Restaurant
Al Voecks takes us to a Waverly restaurant that’s a delicious part of a downtown revival.

CONTACT: Tom Goodwin
PHONE: (931) 296-8082
LOCATION: 117 North Court Square, Waverly, TN 37185



Naajee the Doll Maker
Susan Watson meets a doll maker who uses her talent to create Beale Street musicians, African royalty and a quirky cast of interesting characters.

CONTACT: Naajee Thomas
PHONE: (901) 358-8285
LOCATION: Memphis, TN
E-MAIL: naajee@earthlink.net


Quilt Museum
Cassandra Finch visits a museum that’s dedicated to the artistry and the history of quilts.

CONTACT: Susan Stanaway
PHONE: (270) 442-8856
LOCATION: 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY 42001
WEBSITE: www.quiltmuseum.org


Episode #1844
Air Dates: April 28 & May 1, 2005

Clothier to the King
Joe Elmore meets a clothier who’s been dressing rock stars and other folks for over fifty years.

CONTACT: Bernard Lansky
PHONE: (901) 844-1913
LOCATION: 149 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
WEBSITE: www.lanskybros.com


Whitestone Country Inn
Al Voecks finds out how a country inn has become a dream come true for a Kingston couple.

CONTACT: Paul and Jean Cowell
PHONE: (865) 376-4305
LOCATION: 1200 Paint Rock Road, Kingston, TN 37763
WEBSITE: www.whitestoneinn.com


Northside Clocks
Susan Watson goes to a Manchester shop where three generations of shopkeepers have been keeping their customers on time.

CONTACT: Howell Rust
PHONE: (931) 728-4307
LOCATION: 2032 McArthur Drive Hwy 55 West, Manchester, TN 37355
WEBSITE: www.northsideclocks.com

Puzzle Maker
Cassandra Finch meets a craftsman who makes old-fashioned puzzles in his Murfreesboro workshop.

CONTACT: Steve Markham
PHONE: (615) 893-5343
LOCATION: 342 Eventide Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

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