Tennessee Crossroads executives make promise after Joe Elmore’s death from ‘illness,’ saying it’s ‘what he would have wanted’

TENNESSEE Crossroads is remembering host Joe Elmore after his death on Monday.

The program announced that Elmore died after battling a long illness at age 80.

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“There is no easy way to say this…our dear friend and host of Tennessee Crossroads for 37 years passed away this morning after a long illness,” the program said. he wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

“We have lost a legend and a dear friend. We will miss his phenomenal skills, his kindness and his wonderful sense of humor,” Tennessee Crossroads executive producer Ed Jones added in a statement. an affirmation.

The show promised to continue production, writing, “Tennessee Crossroads was his baby and as Joe would have wanted it, it will continue, as will his spirit.”

Tennessee Crossroads is a Nashville public television program that launched in 1986 and aired in 1987.

The program explored the state and showcased staples in small towns, highlighting community-impacting individuals, places, food, restaurants and events.

Elmore has hosted the show since its inception, becoming a staple in homes across Tennessee.

He also appeared on Detroit Muscle, a weekly show about American muscle cars that airs on NBC Sports.

Elmore hosted another automobile show titled Horsepower, which aired on Spike TV from 1997 to 2013.

REMEMBERING JOE ELMORE

Joe Elmore was born in Arkansas and attended Arkansas State University.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism and master’s degree in broadcasting and film from the University of Memphis.

Elmore served as the university’s director of media relations and an assistant professor in the journalism department.

He began his career at WHBQ-TV in Memphis and was co-host of the station’s PM Magazine, according to NPT.

Elmore moved to Nashville in 1985 and Tennessee soon became his adopted home state.

In addition to his love of journalism and cars, Elmore was a music fanatic.

He played in bands throughout his adult life and even performed in the Bill Black Combo, according to Tennessee.

Bill Black founded the band after playing bass for Elvis Presley.

Elmore also toured solo and recorded music on the Mega label.

‘WE WILL CONTINUE YOUR LEGACY’

Tributes poured in for the television personality from colleagues, fans and Tennessee natives.

WTVF-TV Nashville Anchor Lelan A. Statom he wrote on X, “Prayers to the family, friends and colleagues of Joe Elmore. The host of Nashville Public Television’s Tennessee Crossroads passed away today.

“Joe and his team have put together a wonderful program showcasing people and places across the state.”

“We won’t be able to replace him, but we will continue his legacy through Tennessee Crossroads.”

TNP President and CEOBecky Magura

Fans of Elmore’s shows are honoring his impact on social media, with a tweeting“This was my Bob Ross. The guy who believed anyone could build a cool car. He inspired my love of cars and hot rods. RIP Joe Elmore.”

“RIP Joe Elmore. Thanks for the memories. Horsepower TV and Power Block were staples of my childhood,” another added.

“The authenticity that Joe Elmore embodied is rare to see in media personalities these days. With Joe it was genuine.

“He brought that with him in every brilliant story he told. That was a gift he gave Tennesseans to witness for 37 years,” he wrote a third.

NPT did not reveal how the show will continue, or who will host after Elmore’s death, but promised that Tennessee Crossroads would live on in his honor.

US Sun reached out to TNP for comment but did not immediately receive a response.