Watch Online: Southern Accents
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First we discover how studio glass artists are inspired by sealife with visits to the Tennessee Aquarium and the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga. |
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First we enjoy the natural wonders at Rock City Gardens near Chattanooga. Then we tap our toes to a free concert at the Blue Plate Special in Knoxville |
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First we enjoy a visit to Arrington Vineyards near Nashville and meet one of the owners, country music star Kix Brooks. |
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We begin at the birthplace of the "father of the blues", W.C. Handy. Next we head underground to explore Sequoyah Caverns. We visit Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, and we conclude at Lane Motor Museum in Nashville. |
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President Franklin Delano Roosevelt brought renown to the small town of Warm Springs, Georgia. We'll explore his "Little White House" and much more in this unique Southern town. |
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We begin at Lookout Mountain Flight Park where thousands learn to hangglide. Next we visit a man who raises beautiful koi. Birmingham's contribution to iron production is detailed at Sloss Furnaces Historic landmark |
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We begin at Blue Bird in Lafayette, Georgia, where school buses are made. Next we visit a western North Carolina couple who've found some interesting uses for kudzu. Miss Myra's Pit Barbecue in Birmingham delights guests with their wonderful barbecue in white sauce. |
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In this episode of Southern Accents, we visit Andersonville National Historic Site and the Prisoner of War Museum. Next, we marvel at the miniature recreations built by just one man at the Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman, Alabama. |
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In this episode of Southern Accents, we visit Colts Chocolates in Nashville, where careful attention goes into every treat they make. Then we head just around the corner for a classic southern meal at Arnold's Country Kitchen. |
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We begin this episode of Southern Accents at Prichards' Distillery, a company that makes rum the old-fashioned way. |
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In this episode of Southern Accents, we visit a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Alabama that is open to the public. We take in a show at the Flat Rock Playhouse, the state theater of North Carolina. |
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This episode of Southern Accents explores three southern Presidential destinations. Karen Elliott interviews Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta. |
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This episode of Southern Accents takes us to four different states! We begin at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Alabama, then head to the home of Carl Sandburg in North Carolina. |
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Host Karen Elliott explores all there is to do at Stone Mountain Park, near Atlanta, Georgia |
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Carnton / Young Choppers / Rick's Antique Radios / River Gorge Explorer |
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Host Karen Elliott explores the North Georgia Mountains with a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. She also visits Mercier Orchards and Brasstown Valley Resort. The show concludes with a trip up to Brasstown Bald, the highest point in the state of Georgia. |
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Host Karen Elliott visits Hatch Show Print in Nashville, Brach's, a Chattanooga company that produces soft candy favorites, Chattanooga Bakery, maker of the Moon Pie, and Holtkamp Greenhouses in Nashville, a leading provider of African Violets. |
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Host Karen Elliott travels to Turner Field and The Varsity in Atlanta, Georgia, The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and she chats with some East Tennessee folks who catch enormous catfish...with their hands. |
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Host Karen Elliot visits Belle Meade Plantation, The Knoxville Zoo, Maple Grove Inn, and the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta. |
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Karen Elliott explores a different side of Gatlinburg, TN |
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Warbirds SkyVentures / Busy Bee / Dust-to-Digital / Wilderness Outdoor Theater |
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Host Karen Elliott visits Chickamauga, Georgia and Summerville, Georgia. Highlights include the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Gordon Lee Mansion, Dillard's Bed and Breakfast, and the Howard Finster Vision House. |
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Host Karen Elliott visits the George Dickel distillery, the Loveless Cafe in Nashville |
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Karen Elliott visits the John C. Campbell Folk School, John Beatie, a blacksmith in North Georgia, and the Museum of Appalachia. |
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Host Karen Elliott visits... Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta, Georgia / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta / American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge, Tennessee / The Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee |
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Host Karen Elliott visits... Orbix Hot Glass in Fort Payne, Alabama / Lines Orchids in Signal Mountain, Tennessee / a Photography Workshop with Tom and Pat Cory / Booth Museum of Western Art in Cartersville, Georgia |
What people are saying about Southern Accents:
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aniita
would be nice if addresses at end of shows were on the screen a little longer
Shaun
Aniita, you're right. We'll be sure to keep the addresses up a little longer in the future. Thanks for the suggestion!
Ron Davis
Roninpcb@aol.com
Really really well done. I had lived in The Atlanta for several years but this provided me with info that I had not known. prior. Keep up the oustanding work.
Jean Linn
christine-linn@comcast.net
i really love southern accents---but----- i watched the show about mentone al. on friday-aug. 8th and we got in the car and drove there. the restaurants you spoke about are most of them CLOSED and the ones that are open with the exception of one-where we ate is only open for breakfast and lunch [whats up with that ???] the rest. that we finally found did not have a grill or a deep fryer. we forgot to make sure they took credit cards--they did not[ this we found out after we ate] between the 3 of us we had enough but we had no idea there was a town that did not take cc our waitress said she didn't know if anyone in town took cc. my point is you really need to update your shows--they told us several restaurants have been closed several years----looking forward to new and updated shows--- Jean Linn
Karen Elliott
Jean, We are delighted you are a faithful viewer of Southern Accents and I am so sorry to learn of your experience in Mentone. I too would have been caught off guard by a restaurant that doesn't take credit cards, particularly when I am on the road. Unfortunately we shot that show two years ago and the shows often air in repeats for three years. I think you may be referring to Dessie's with the great okra and fish. If I recall correctly there may have been an illness in the family that eventually necessitated the closure of that restaurant. A check of www.visitdekalb.com updated the fact that the Mentone Smoke House had changed ownership as well. We did feel that the history of the area and shops warranted keeping the show on the air, but often in these small towns shops close, are closed at odd times or go out of business all together with out letting us know of changes. Thank you for watching the show and we'll have 13 new episodes airing weekly beginning in February. We hope you'll join us.
Randall McGinnis
bearmcginnis@yahoo.com
In some cases, a better location description may be necessary for highlighted sites. For example, Belvidere and also Primm Springs are not listed in the typical Rand McNally Road Atlas. It would be helpful if you mentioned a nearby larger city as a map reference for viewers who wish to locate a site for a visit.
William Isom II
william@agsmitty.com
Looking forward to the new episodes of southern accents!
M. Smith
Really enjoyed the show about John Campbell Folk School, made me feel like I was there!
Leonard
banjoduster@yahoo.com
Thank you for the show about the John C. Campbell Folk School. I am planning a trip there real soon to look the place over, then later spend a week learning to play my new banjo. Your "Southern Accents" is a real pleasure.
Karen Elliott
kelliott@wtcitv.org
We are delighted you all enjoyed our segment on the John C. Campbell Folk School, as you could tell we had a great visit. In fact, that entire part of North Carolina is wonderful for a day trip or if you are lucky to stay longer. Be sure and join us tonight at 8:00 p.m. for a new episode of Southern Accents when we visit the George Dickel Distillery, savor a meal at Nashville’s Loveless Café, learn how Brach’s chocolate stars are made and tour Mayfield Dairy. Remember you can always catch episodes of Southern Accents on line too. Thanks for watching!
Angela Usrey
ausrey1@mindspring.com
Hey Karen! I need some information on the musician and his wife that were featured recently on Southern Accent. They own a small recording company which specializes in gospel & blues. I caught a tiny segment of the episode but want to learn more. Thanks!
Shaun Townley
stownley@wtcitv.org
Angela, thanks for your question. I believe you're referring to Lance and April Ledbetter of Dust-to-Digital. You can learn more about the company on their website, http://www.dust-digital.com I hope that helps, Shaun Townley (Co-producer, Southern Accents)
Stanley D. Wyatt
NationalPoolofWV@cs.com
Southern Accents is excellent! Would like to find out more about the show! Thank you for producing this show we view on West Virginia PBS.
Susan
Has there ever been a show on the Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem, Ga? Or Babyland General in Cleveland,Ga?
Jo Ann Ramsey
joramsey1968@yahoo.com
I was watching your show tonight for the first time. What great places to visit in Tennessee. May I have a list of the attractions on the program for Thursday, November 19. The photography classes featured on the program really interested me--as well as the other features. Continue to bring interestering aspects of the beautiful state of Tennessee to our attention.
kristen
kristen@hamptonscreative.com
I understand that you did an interview with Dr. Bob Zellner around Martin Luther King Day while marching. I would love to see it. It was around his visit to Baylor School. Thanks.
Karin
kggarden08@yahoo.com
I must have seen a rerun, because its not on the season 17 list above. A visit to a flower farm, seems like folks showed up in cars and busses could just stoll and enjoy the beauty but the plants were for sale? Seems like you were shown around by a sweet older gentelmen....ring a bell, what was the name of the farm and where is it located please? Thanks
Shaun
stownley@wtcitv.org
Karin, I believe you're referring to Iris City Gardens. http://www.iriscitygardens.com -Shaun Co-producer, "Southern Accents"
Emily
emilydickson@yahoo.com
Would like to know what the name of the village was in Georgia that was shown on Sunday May 16, 2010
Karen Elliott
kelliott@wtcitv.org
Emily that would be Henderson Village in Perry, Georgia. It was lovely and quiet - the perfect place to relax. There are a lot of fun things to do in the area. Macon is a short drive and Lane Peaches is just down I-75 at Fort Valley which we featured this season too. Don't miss the peach ice cream! Thanks for watching.
Michael Whitfield
dulcimerdude@yahoo.com
Hi Karen,enjoy all the episodes. Seen virtually ALL episodes over the last 17 years and have visited about 75% of all the places shown in the programs. Keep up the good work. I think y'all just keep gettin' better! Yes, I'm a Northwest Georgia native(Tunnel Hill) but love to travel to all the wonderful places the South has to offer! :)