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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Scripps Networks Interactive located in Knoxville, Tennessee?
HGTV founder Ken Lowe identified Knoxville as the perfect location to plant and grow the emerging network in 1994. He chose the location because of an existing production facility and a strong pool of television production talent on which to draw. He also saw Knoxville as a welcoming and affordable community that would enable the network's employees to live the lifestyle they were representing on the air. The centralized location and temperate climate were also seen as advantages for doing field production out of Knoxville.

Over time, HGTV would be joined by Food Network (1997), DIY Network (1999), Great American Country (2004) and most recently, Cooking Channel and Travel Channel in 2010. The six brands comprise to form Scripps Networks Interactive, headquartered here in Knoxville with offices all over the country.

May I submit program ideas?
Proposals for series and specials may be submitted by television production companies with national or major market production credentials. If you represent a national or major market production company, submit proposals by calling
(865) 694-2700, ext. 2951.

Further, you may mail Food Network ideas/inquires to:
Food Network
Attn: Submissions
75 Ninth Avenue 
New York, NY 10011 

Production companies may submit demo reels for future consideration by DIY Network to:
DIY Network
Attn: Elaine MacDonald
9721 Sherrill Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37932

To request a video on GAC, visit your favorite GAC show pages and click on the e-mail link to submit your video requests for that show. You can also vote for favorite videos for GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown.

How can I contact your network hosts?
We do not release the addresses or phone numbers of our hosts. Many hosts have their own websites. Links to their sites, along with their biographies, can be found on their Show Pages on each network's web site. 

Can I get my house remodeled or decorated by HGTV or DIY?
The producers of each series choose the homes featured. To find out which shows are currently accepting submissions in their areas, please go to Be On HGTV or Be On DIY.

How can I purchase videos of shows?
DVDs of some of our more popular Food Network shows are available for purchase in the Food Network Store.

GAC currently does not offer copies of our regular shows, specials or music videos. The GAC Music Store at GACTV.com does offer a selection of music videos and concert performances available on DVD from a variety of artists.

How can I purchase merchandise seen on your networks?
Visit the HGTV Marketplace for the latest HGTV books and CDs as well as many products featured on our shows. Unfortunately, HGTV logo-imprinted hats, apparel, souvenirs, etc., are not available at this time.

For DIY Network, please visit the DIY Network Marketplace for products seen on the network's shows.

For Food Network, please visit the  Food Network Store for items related to the network's shows and chefs.

How do I advertise on your brand's web sites?
You can find out more about our broad range of advertising opportunities across our networks' web sites by visiting Advertising section on this site.

What if I have a media inquiry?
For media inquiries, visit our Scripps Networks Interactive Newsroom.