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June
Air Dates: 13 | 17&20 | 24&27
All Episodes for Last 12 Months

Tennessee Crossroads will be pre-empted
June 3, 6, and 10 due to special programming.

Episode #1552
Air Dates: June 13, 2004

Burkle House
Rob Wilds recently visited a Memphis museum that was once a stop on the road to freedom - on the Underground Railroad.

CONTACT: Elaine Lee Turner
LOCATION: Memphis, Tenn.
PHONE: (901) 527-3427
WEBSITE: www.heritagetoursmemphis.com
SEARCH: Where is Memphis?

China Painter
Al Voecks met a lady from England who picked up painting china and tiles as a hobby. As her reputation as an artist grew, so did the demand for her work.

CONTACT: Rosalind Roche
LOCATION: Wartrace, Tenn.
PHONE: (931)-389-6900
SEARCH: Where is Wartrace?

Crafts Preservation School
Joe Elmore took a trip to Crafts School in Dollywood where visitors can learn some time honored Tennessee traditions, such as lye soap making and woodcarving.

CONTACT: N/A
LOCATION: Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
PHONE: (865) 428-9445
WEBSITE: www.dollywood.com
SEARCH: Where is Pigeon Forge?

Women Veterans
Cassandra Finch met a lady who turned a spare bedroom into a museum that honors the brave and adventurous women who served in the military.

CONTACT: Vickie Riggan
LOCATION: Nashville, Tenn.
PHONE: (615) 833-3259
SEARCH: Where is Nashville?

Episode #1751
Air Dates: June 17 and 20, 2004

Cabin at Still Waters Farm
Rob Wilds meets a couple who share the peace and serenity of their rustic retreat in Cumberland Furnace.

CONTACT: Gary and Judy Springer
PHONE: (615) 219-2408
LOCATION: Cumberland Furnace, Tenn. 37051
WEBSITE: www.visitthecabin.homestead.com/Home.html
: Where is Cumberland Furnace?

Lake Winnie
Before the super theme parks, there were countless family-owned amusement parks across the country. Al Voecks found such a place, frozen in time, near Chattanooga that's been entertaining families for more than 75 years.

CONTACT: n/a
PHONE: 1-877-LAKEWIN
LOCATION: Chattanooga, Tenn.
WEBSITE: www.lakewinnie.com
: Where is Chattanooga?

Creative Expressions
We're off to Greenville, where a place called Green Valley helps many disabled Tennesseans express themselves in new and creative ways.

CONTACT: Kathy Rector
PHONE: (423) 787-6559
LOCATION: Greenville, Tenn.
: Where is Greenville?

Katy K's Ranch Dressing
Cassandra Finch takes us to a Music City store that uses its unique name to showcase some flashy, funky, famous threads.

CONTACT: Katy K
PHONE: (615) 297-4242
LOCATION: Nashville, Tenn.
: Where is Nashville?

Episode #1752
Air Dates: June 24 and 27, 2004

Eureka Hotel
Joe Elmore takes us on a tour of the historic Eureka Hotel in Tennessee's oldest town.

CONTACT: Baxter Bledsoe
PHONE: (423) 913-6100
LOCATION: 127 West Main Street
Jonesborough, Tenn.
WEBSITE: www.eurekajonesborough.com
: Where is West Main Street, Jonesborough?

Nashville Fire Buffs
Lots of youngsters dream of becoming firefighters, but few follow that path when they grow up. As Rob Wilds discovers, you can still follow the fire trucks and be a part of the action by tagging along with a generous group called the Nashville Fire Buffs.

CONTACT: Jim Nelson
PHONE: (615) 662-4241
LOCATION: Nashville, Tenn.
: Where is Nashville?

Wildlife Museum
Al Voecks found an entertaining and educational museum that reflects one couple's skill and fascination with bringing the great outdoors indoors.

CONTACT: Janet and Grady Wilson
PHONE: (931) 707-9453
LOCATION: Crossville, Tenn.
: Where is Crossville?

Real Life Dolls
Cassandra Finch meets a lady whose dolls create quite a stir wherever they go.

CONTACT: Lorna Miller
PHONE: (615) 758-3863
LOCATION: Nashville, Tenn.
WEBSITE: www.lornamillersands.com
: Where is Nashville?

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