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Baxter Primary School Adds Mural That Involves Entire Community

The final coat has dried and the new mural is complete on the facade of Baxter Primary School. Principal Marsha Wyatt said the mural depicts kid-friendly, kid-focused imagery that will inspire students of any background. Manuel Fuentes painted the mural and Wyatt said that the finished product looks way better than she ever expected. Wyatt said the mural gives representation ... Read More »

New Gainesboro Mural Highlights Connection To Chevrolet

Jackson set to cut the ribbon for a brand-new mural in downtown Gainesboro Saturday morning at 10:30. Chamber of Commerce Director Hope Vargas said that the chamber worked with Belmont University on the design. She said that they wanted to highlight the Chevrolet building because it is an interesting part of Gainesboro’s history. “The Gainesboro Chevrolet museum is actually the ... Read More »

Celina Adds New Mural To Downtown Area

The City of Celina has a new mural in its downtown area. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Director Doug Young said that the mural highlights another aspect of Clay County outside of Dale Hollow Lake. He said that the mural depicts the farmland and gives a nod to the Clay County Bulldogs. “You always need some color in your downtown ... Read More »

Fentress To Apply For Arts Grant For Mural In Jamestown

Fentress County will apply for a Tennessee Arts Grant to place a mural in downtown Jamestown. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the mural on East Central Avenue would showcase local scenery and the beauty of Fentress County. “As you come into the square there in Jamestown off of Highway 52 heading west there’s a home ship building there and ... Read More »

Jackson Veterans Hall Seeking Public Input For Mural Design

The Jackson County Veterans Hall and Archives searching for public designs for a new mural on the Short Street office. Treasurer Bill Draper said the plan is to have the artwork displayed on the north wall facing the main highway through Gainesboro. “I’ve been kind of worried about the appearance of that wall for sometime,” Draper said. “In the past, ... Read More »

Jackson Sees Completion Of Downtown Mural Representing County

Jackson County saw the completion of its first mural in downtown Gainesboro. Mural artist Manny Fuentes said the partnership came about with Jordan Hunter of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Fuentes said that after talking to Hunter about features in Jackson County, he wanted to create something for the community that would last. “To do something the community will ... Read More »

Livingston-Overton Nearly Complete With Murals Highlighting Community

Livingston’s new murals are almost complete and the community has responded with high praises of the work. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the artist has moved onto the Standing Stone mural on The Pickers Palace with a June 15th completion. “I have never seen anything have such a positive impact on this community before,” Cantrell. “I ... Read More »