Published: April 23, 2008 10:06 am            

April 30th - Attention American Profile readers!

American Profile: A sneak peek

Here's a peek at what's inside the Friday, May 2 American Profile, which is a bonus newsmagazine in each weekend edition of the Democrat.

Cover Story: The story behind cable TV's RFD-TV, the network that found its niche delivering to an audience under-served by other networks: Rural and small-town markets, with viewers who want wholesome, lifestyle-oriented programming that fits with their own middle-American values.

Hometown Hero: The Farmer's Market Goes Mobile – The non-profit organization Rural Resources has taken the Farmer's Market mobile, thanks to an old school bus painted like a red barn that travels around Greeneville, Tenn., heading to low-income government housing and apartment complexes for seniors.

Made in America: For A Sock-Making Family – For Bare Feet began in the 1980s as a way for teacher Sharon Rivenbark help her son Tim, who had to drop out of college because of a brain tumor. Although her son died in 1987, the family's sock-making business has boomed and continues on as a way to honor her son's memory.

Food: Tortellini in Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

        

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