This review touches on two aspects of NPT, "what they do" and "where" they do it…read more
If you're not a fan of Public Television, I urge you to watch, listen, and perhaps learn about the fantastic programming they offer.
They're local...and for 28 years they've covered businesses and individuals across Tennessee in brief, yet fairly comprehensive segments on a weekly show titled "Tennessee Crossroads." This timely and entertaining program of vignettes is hosted by Joe Elmore and the informative, fascinating, and revealing segments showcase everything from restaurants to museums, historic places, and craftspersons with unique skills. And they cover Tennessee from Memphis to Kingsport, Chattanooga to Union City.
NPT is international ...carrying programming from BBC (most likely you've heard of Downton Abbey), or perhaps you're a fantastic amateur cook. If so, you should watch the Great British Baking Show. Oh what skills these amateur bakers have! And what polite and spot-on critiques of their impressive culinary work.
NPT also carries other special international programs from time to time.
NPT is arts-minded...opening for you a "weekly window" on visual and performing arts. There are history programs, commentaries from around the globe, and music from Bluegrass to Classical to Rock and Roll. And how about a trip down memory lane with throwbacks to music from the 50's 60's and 70s? Yep...hear it right here during special weeks.
There is virtually no subject NPT hasn't covered...news, social and political commentary, entertainment, drama, Children's programming (a rich history of that, indeed!) and so much more.
Take time to check out their scheduling. And if you're too busy to watch during air time, try streaming at your convenience via NPT Passport. I'm fairly certain you'll find something of interest: Gardening, Comedy, Music, Town Hall Meetings, Holiday Specials, and so much more!
Best of all....it's free!
Where does this all take place? Well, right in your own home or on your mobile device for starters. But where does it originate? Some of the programming is created right here in Nashville at their studios on Rains Avenue. That's where I recently attended a special premier showing of an NPT documentary, "Voyage of Adventure: Retracing Donelson's Journey" - a glimpse into the path to the founding of Nashville. So informative and entertaining!
You can even rent NPT studios to create your own program or special!
And NPT is always on the lookout for Volunteers to help with a variety of weekly tasks and special events. Check their site out online for more info.
Adventure, suspense, comedy, and information of all kinds are right at your fingertips. Just click the appropriate button on your TV remote or personal electronic device and you're in.