109-year-old whittlin’ fiddler is pure Arkansas history & entertainment | Make It Make Sense

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – This week, host Alex Kienlen sat down with reporter and KARK News Anchor Caroline Derby to discuss her report on a 109-year-old entertainment legend who began by whittling the fiddle she performed with — a skill she learned from her father.

Ozark native Violet Hensley has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, Silver Dollar City, the “Beverly Hillbillies” TV show and more.

It’s a chance to find out about a self-made woman in the Arkansas tradition.

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