Voyage of Adventure: Retracing John Donelson’s Journey to the Founding of Nashville

In 1779, John Donelson set out on a river journey that would lead to the founding of Nashville. John Guider followed 240 years later, capturing contemporary images of Tennessee’s waters in a boat of his own making. Link to watch the Emmy award-winning feature-length documentary: Voyage of Adventure: Retracing Donelson’s Journey on NPT/PBS. Trailer below:

Voyage of Adventure: Retracing Donelson’s Journey won a Midsouth Regional Emmy Award in the documentary/topical category, with statuettes going to NPT’s Will Pedigo, Jason Code, Shawn Anfinson, Suzy Hence and Shane Burkeen, as well as Nashville-based photographer John Guider

Shawn Anfinson, John Guider, Jason Code, Shane Burkeen, Will Pedigo