GENEALOGY ROADSHOW: Nashville (New Series Premiere)

From Presidential progeny to felonious forebears, family secrets are uncovered this fall across the U.S. in PBS’ surprise-filled new series GENEALOGY ROADSHOW, which premieres on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 9 p.m.

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In Nashville, host Emmett Miller and participant Darlene Totty examine materials that could help uncover her genealogical background.

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Genealogist Joshua Taylor helps piece together the genealogical backgrounds of David Vaughn and Michelle in Nashville, Tenn.

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Marguerita Page is excited to learn about her family’s enigmatic past from genealogist Joshua Taylor.

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Genealogist Kenyatta Berry reveals whether or not Michael and Janet Hatfield-Deweese are related to the notorious Hatfield family.

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Sarah Jones discovers a long held family secret with the help of genealogist Joshua Taylor.

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Courtney Marie Jones, Bertie Greer and Edwin Kennedy discover their surprising family past with genealogist Kenyatta Berry.

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Follow a diverse cast of participants on an emotional journey that uses history and science to uncover their fascinating family stories. Each individual’s past will link to a larger community history, revealing the rich cultural tapestry of America. The programs feature participants from four American cities — Nashville (Sept. 23), Detroit (Sept. 30), San Francisco (Oct. 7) and Austin (Oct. 14) — who want to explore a genealogical mystery. Emmett Miller hosts the series.

"Nashville" - At the Belmont Mansion in America’s “Music City,” GENEALOGY ROADSHOW uncovers fascinating stories and mysteries about Tennessee citizens and their enigmatic relatives.

ROADSHOW genealogists investigate cases of two people who claim they’re descendants of American folk hero and Tennessee legend Davy Crockett, and another who thinks she may be a member of the famed Hatfield clan.

A Nashville resident seeks to untangle her family history, which may include a former president, a famous singer and a notorious criminal. And a heart-wrenching story about an unknown father becomes a heartwarming reunion for two long-lost cousins.

GENEALOGY ROADSHOW was produced by Krasnow Productions.

Follow the genealogists: @kenyattadb on Twitter, and @DJoshuaTaylor on Twitter.