September

Air Dates: 5 | 9&12 | 16&19 | 23&26 | 30
All Episodes for Last 12 Months

Rescue Dog

Rob Wilds introduces us to a state employee who works at the Henry Horton State Park seven days a week - without benefits and without complaining. In fact, she keeps her nose in her own business and keeps up a park tradition.

CONTACT: Jill and Shane Petty
LOCATION: Henry Horton State Park
PHONE: (931) 364-7251

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Some of the finest works of Tennessee craftsmen can be found in Gatlinburg. As Joe Elmore discovered, there's also a place in Gatlinburg where you can learn to create crafts yourself, thanks to a landmark called the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.

CONTACT: Bill Griffith
LOCATION: Gatlinburg, Tenn.
PHONE: (865) 436-5860
WEBSITE: www.arrowmont.org
SEARCH: Where is Gatlinburg?

Couch's Camera

It's always refreshing to discover an old-fashioned family business where several generations are still involved. Susan Watson found such a place in Tullahoma. It's a simple camera shop where visitors can focus on a timeless tradition.

CONTACT: Bob, Dot and Candy Couch
LOCATION: Tullahoma, Tenn.
PHONE: (931) 455-3421
SEARCH: : Where is Tullahoma?

Bar-be-cue Man

Al Voecks is back on the BBQ beat. This time he went to Wilson County to meet James Reeves. James is a man who's had many interesting careers, from carnival barker to barber. These days he's found his niche helping folks pig out on his delicious Tennessee-style BBQ.

CONTACT: James Reeves
LOCATION: Lebanon, Tenn.
PHONE: (615) 662-0391
SEARCH:: Where is Lebanon?

Inn at Harvest Farms Lake

Sharon Puckett discovers a picturesque retreat at a Victorian style B&B in Morrison.

CONTACT: Freddie Morton
LOCATION: 825 Tom Grissom Road, Morrison, Tenn. 37357
PHONE: (931) 668-1099
EMAIL: innatlake@blomand.net
SEARCH:: Where is Morrison?

Memphis Wonders - Masters of Florence

Susan Watson went to Bluff City for a special look at the most important exhibition in the "Wonders" history. The exhibition ends October 3, 2004.

CONTACT: N/A
LOCATION: The Pyramid, Memphis, Tenn.
PHONE: (800) 263-6744
WEBSITE: www.wonders.org
SEARCH:: Where is Memphis?

Another Touch Bakery

Rob Wilds meets two sisters whose attention to detail is the real icing on the cake.

CONTACT: Cynthia Dockery or Alice Gouge
LOCATION: 103 Fox Street, Jonesborough, Tenn. 37659
PHONE: (423) 753-0553
SEARCH:: Where is Jonesborough?

Climb Nashville

Ted Clayton found a place to enjoy the thrill and the workout of scaling rocks, without the worry of bad weather.

CONTACT: Lance Brock
LOCATION: 3630 Redmon Street, Nashville, Tenn. 37209
PHONE: (615) 463-7625
WEBSITE: www.climbnashville.com
SEARCH:: Where is Nashville?

Rosebriar

Susan Watson met a woman who runs a special kind of catering business. Not only does Debbie Sisk make great food, she also makes you feel right at home.

CONTACT: Debbie Sisk
LOCATION: 155 Lynn Road, Eads, Tenn. 38028
PHONE: (901) 867-7532
SEARCH: : Where is Eads?

Fisher Farm

Rob Wilds discovered a Robertson County farm where fresh produce lovers can harvest their own, right at the source.

CONTACT: Fred Fisher
LOCATION: 6311 Henry Road, Springfield, Tenn. 37172
PHONE: (615) 654-3943
SEARCH:: Where is Cumberland?

>Nossi College of Art

Cassandra Finch visits with the founder of an art school who had a vision of nurturing creativity in a high-tech age.

CONTACT: Nossi Vantadoost
LOCATION: 811 Wren Road, Goodlettsville, Tenn. 37072
PHONE: (615) 851-1088
SEARCH: Where is Goodlettsville?

Prichard's Rum

Al Voecks takes us to the little town of Kelso where a new spirit is being distilled. It's a spirit you'd expect to find in Jamaica, not south central Tennessee.

CONTACT: Phil Prichard
LOCATION: Kelso, Tenn.
PHONE: (800) 414-2352
WEBSITE: www.prichardsdistillary.com
SEARCH:: Where is Kelso?

The Pier Restaurant

Rob Wilds recently explored a pier near the little town of Samburg that's part restaurant and part local history museum.

CONTACT: Carolyn Spicer
PHONE: (731) 538-3106
LOCATION: 600 East Lake View Road, Samburg, Tenn. 38254
SEARCH: Where is Samburg?

Mt. LeConte

Will Pedigo joined a group of Mt. LeConte Lodge guests and discovered the lure of this rugged mountaintop get-a-way.

CONTACT: Tim and Lisa Line
PHONE: 865-429-5704
LOCATION: 250 Apple Valley Road, Sevierville, Tenn. 37862
WEBSITE: www.leconte-lodge.com
SEARCH: Where is Sevierville?

Nantucket Basket Maker

Al Voecks takes us to Sevierville where a little Nantucket influence has woven itself into the basket business.

CONTACT: Terry Rupert
PHONE: (865) 453-2202
LOCATION: 2701 Mountain View Circle, Sevierville, Tenn. 37862
SEARCH: Where is Sevierville?

Autumn in Tennessee

Joe Elmore samples some of the traditions and celebrations that make autumn in Tennessee a special time.

EVENT: Jack Daniels BBQ
PHONE: (615) 279-4135
LOCATION: Lynchburg, Tenn.
DATE: October 23rd, 2004
SEARCH: Where is Lynchburg?

EVENT: Coker Creek
PHONE: 1-800-448-9580
LOCATION: 12528 Highway 68, Coker Creek, Tenn. 37314
DATE: October 9th and 10th, 2004
WEBSITE: www.cokercreekvillage.com
SEARCH: Where is Coker Creek?

EVENT: Museum of Appalachia Fall Homecoming
PHONE: (865) 494-7680
LOCATION: Norris, Tenn.
DATE: October 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2004
WEBSITE: www.museumofappalachia.com
SEARCH: Where is Norris?

EVENT: The Apple Barn
PHONE: 1-800-421-4606
LOCATION: 230 Apple Valley Road, Sevierville, Tenn. 37862
WEBSITE: www.applebarncidermill.com
SEARCH: Where is Sevierville?

The Rose Center

Rob Wilds discovers a place in Morristown that serves as the focal point for the region's historical and cultural pursuits.

CONTACT: Zack Allen
PHONE: (423) 581-4330
LOCATION: 442 W Second North Street, Morristown, Tenn. 37816
WEBSITE: www.rosecenter.org
SEARCH: Where is Morristown?

Dr. Enuf

Joe Elmore finds an energy drink, made in Tennessee, that's been "good for what ails you" since the late 1940's.

CONTACT: Patrick Sturgill
PHONE: (423) 928-2541
LOCATION: 714 Rolling Hills Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604-7264
WEBSITE: www.drenuf.com
SEARCH: Where is Johnson City?

Arvel Bird

Cassandra Finch introduces us to a successful Native American musician who's using his talent and his studio to offer other artists a chance to be heard.

CONTACT: Arvel Bird
PHONE: (615) 870-1221
LOCATION: Nashville, Tenn.
WEBSITE: www.singingwolfrecords.com
SEARCH: Where is Nashville?

Lairdland Farm B&B

Al Voecks found a cozy retreat in the woods of Giles County that offers the comforts of home without all the distractions.

EVENT: Jim Blackburn
PHONE: (931) 363-9080 or 1-888-231-8631
LOCATION: 3174 Blackburn Hollow, Cornersville, Tenn. 37047
WEBSITE: www.bbonline.com/tn/lairdland
SEARCH: Where is Cornersville?