August 2004

Air Dates: 1 | 19&22 | 26&29
Past Episodes

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
SEARCH: Where is Christiana?

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?

Cross-Eyed Cricket
Joe Elmore visits a rustic retreat where families have been catching a little fun - and some fish - for nearly 35 years.

CONTACT: Jim and June Lockwood
LOCATION: 751 Country Lane, Lenior City, Tenn. 37771
PHONE: (865) 986-5435
WEBSITE: www.crosseyedcricket.com
SEARCH: Where is Lenior City?

College Hill
Rob Wilds goes to a West Tennessee museum where interesting artifacts of everyday life are being preserved in some special ways.

CONTACT: Betsy Thornton
LOCATION: 127 North Grand Ave, Brownsville, Tenn. 38012
PHONE: (731) 772-4883
SEARCH: Where is Brownsville?

Camp Bluebird
Cassandra Finch visits a special camp for adults and discovers joy and celebration among campers with a common bond.

CONTACT: Beth Highman
LOCATION: Old Hickory, Tenn.
PHONE: (615) 222-2074
WEBSITE: www.stthomas.org/services/cancer/bluebird
SEARCH: Where is Old Hickory?

Bridgewater House
Kip Kirby drops by a B&B that's operated by a couple of gourmet chefs. It's a place folks go to rest - everything but their appetites.

CONTACT: Steve and Katherine Mistilis
LOCATION: Nashville, Tenn.
PHONE: (901) 384-0080
WEBSITE: www.bbonline.com/tn/bridgewater/
SEARCH: Where is Nashville?

White House Restaurant
Rob Wilds sees what they're serving at the White House - the one in Troy, Tennessee, that is.

CONTACT: Connie Prather
LOCATION: 108 North College Street, Troy, Tenn. 38260
PHONE: (731) 536-5000
WEBSITE: www.whitehousedining.com
SEARCH: Where is Troy?

Banjo Camp
Kip Kirby takes us to a camp in Cumberland Furnace where more and more people are learning to play the banjo. The next banjo camp is slated for October 1 - 3.

CONTACT: Cindy Sinclair
LOCATION: Cumberland, Tenn. 38012
PHONE: (615) 952-2267 or (888) 798-5012
WEBSITE: www.nashcamp.com
SEARCH: Where is Cumberland?

Canale's
Joe Elmore found a place in rural Shelby County that's well worth a detour off the main road.

CONTACT: n/a
LOCATION: At intersection of Houston Levee Road and Raleigh LaGrange Road in Shelby County, Tenn.
PHONE: (901) 853-9490
SEARCH: Where is Shelby County?

White Owl Flintwork
Cassandra Finch introduces us to a teacher who turned his fascination with Indian craft into a business.

CONTACT: Hal Clark
LOCATION: 402 West Water Street, Clifton, Tenn.
PHONE: (931) 676-3629
SEARCH: Where is Clifton?