The Scene

Johnathan Stager & Foxmoor Fine Furniture

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Johnathan Stager of Foxmoor Fine Furniture. Learn more about why he made the switch from graphic design to woodworking as a way to generate income while allowing him to express himself artistically, as well as who inspires his style of woodworking…

26 Jan 2020 25 min

Carolyn Isbell & Oil Painting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Carolyn Isbell. Learn more about how she got her start with art and oil painting, and how local landmarks inspire her work as a current art student. Emily also chats with Jason Jenkins of The Painted Bristle to learn more about…

19 Jan 2020 27 min

Brie Flora & Jewelry

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Brie Flora of Brie Flora Jewelry. Learn more about her style of jewelry, where she learned the techniques that she uses in her works, and how she got into metal smithing. Emily also chats with Jason Jenkins of The Painted Bristle…

12 Jan 2020 28 min

Bright Leaf Photography

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Andrea Kruszka of Bright Leaf Photography. Learn more about her love of the Upper Cumberland area, and how her hikes and the nature around her inspire her photography. Emily also chats with Carolyn Isbell to learn more about her oil paintings,…

5 Jan 2020 23 min

Lynne Looney Studios

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Lynne Looney of Lynne Looney Studios. Hear more about her background and career in art, painting, and illustrations, and how she moved from working with directors and other designers to creating abstract works of art. Emily also chats with Brie Flora…

29 Dec 2019 27 min

Jason Jenkins & The Painted Bristle

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Jason Jenkins of The Painted Bristle. Hear his story of how he got into furniture restoration, and why he uses chalk paint in his restoration projects, as well as the other techniques he uses. Emily also chats with Andrea Kruszka to…

22 Dec 2019 28 min

Josh Fracker & True Love Tattoo

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Josh Fracker, owner of True Love Tattoo in Cookeville. Learn about where his fascination with tattoos comes from, the challenges and differences involved in tattooing over a more traditional medium, and the tattoo design process for custom pieces. Emily also chats…

15 Dec 2019 22 min

Will Winton & Functional Furniture Making

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Will Winton of Bespoke Furniture. Learn about where his style of functional design came from when it comes to the furniture that he builds, and the design process and inspiration for his recently designed Winton Guitar Chair. Emily also chats with…

8 Dec 2019 27 min

Josh Barnwell & Woodcarving

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Josh Barnwell of Be Well Designs. Learn about where his love of nature came from and how it influences his naturalist approach to making his bark, hide, and woodcarving works, and how these projects change with each season. Learn the history…

1 Dec 2019 26 min

Storyteller Theatre Company

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Storyteller Theatre Company Cofounder Kathleen Gilpatrick and Bryan Boles, a reader for the Company. Find out how Storyteller Theatre Company came to Cookeville, and their mission to bring theater and improv to the Upper Cumberland. Learn about local ceramics artist Pookah's…

24 Nov 2019 25 min

Emma Levitz & Little Mountain Stone Works

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Emma Levitz, owner of Little Mountain Stone Works. Find out how she got into specializing in limestone and marble carving and sculptures, and why she enjoys creating functional decor out of those materials for the home. Learn about alternative process photography…

17 Nov 2019 25 min

Hannah LaRue & Glassblowing

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local glassblower Hannah LaRue. Hear what got her into the unique craft of glassblowing, and where she found the inspiration to design and create her glass piece "The Sacred Relic." Find out more about how carver Emma Levitz, owner of Little…

10 Nov 2019 25 min

Pamela Claytor & Photography

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local freelance photographer Pamela Claytor. Hear how her childhood surrounded by cameras and photographers due to her parents' careers led her to pursue a degree and career in photography. Find out more about David Fricke's latest commission piece at Father Tom's…

3 Nov 2019 24 min

Melinda Poston & Painting

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local artist and painter Melinda Poston. Hear how Melinda's childhood influenced her artistic abilities, and how she developed her own self-taught styles and techniques for her paintings. Find out more about Hannah LaRue's glass piece "The Sacred Relic," and where she…

27 Oct 2019 25 min

Marilee Hall & Ceramics

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Marilee Hall, a local ceramics artist in Cookeville. Find out how she got into the world of art and took an interest in working with ceramics, and hear the advice she has for anyone wanting to get into making or pursuing…

20 Oct 2019 24 min

P-Dilly's Cupcakes

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with Machelle Staggs, baker owner of P-Dilly's Cupcakes in Cookeville. Discover how P-Dilly's Cupcakes came to be, and how Machelle and her team focus on finding and using the best ingredients available to create special treats made from scratch with care for…

13 Oct 2019 24 min

Brad Sells & Woodworking

Join host Emily Newman as she sits down with local woodworking artist Brad Sells. Discover how he became passionate about being able to shape wood into various shapes, and later turn it into original pieces of 3D art. Emily also talks with Machelle Staggs, baker owner of P-Dilly's Cupcakes in…

6 Oct 2019 23 min