Tag Archives: Paint

Overton County art students can showcase their creativity by entering the inaugural Libby Allen Art Competition. Overton County Arts Council President Tim Richardson said the council created the event to generate recognition and exposure for skilled young artists in the county. He said this competition is the first of its kind in Overton County and he hopes to see it ... Read More »

Pickett County Schools and the Central Office are getting a long-awaited facelift thanks to a local painter. Director of Schools Diane Elder said they hired Dixie Cafe Owner Bobby Davidson to take on major painting projects in all of the county schools. She said Pickett K-8 school has needed a new paint job for years. “Pickett County is the best ... Read More »

A recent tradition continues at Van Buren High School Saturday as seniors get to paint their parking space for the school year. Principal Katina Simmons said Senior Paint Day began about 10 years ago and represents the first school activity for a graduating class. “Their families, aunts, uncles, grandparents and siblings can come out and help them paint, so it ... Read More »

An art exhibit highlighting the beauty and community of Livingston. That’s what artist and Cookeville High School teacher Mitchell White’s “Our Town” exhibit at Bishop Studios is all about. White said that when he originally began work on the pieces five years ago, he sought inspiration from old black-and-white photos, but that the pandemic changed his perspective. “And the light ... Read More »

The Monterey Depot Museum Caboose got a new coat of paints thanks to two volunteers stepping up. Monterey Depot Historical Society Volunteer Larry Vaden said he and Jimmy Whitaker heard there was a need to repaint and the two offered their services. Vaden said it was the rare occasion that overcast weather conditions helped an outdoor paint job. “The clouds ... Read More »

The Clay County High School Sportsplex is getting a new look after concerns from the baseball team. Principal Teia Arms said that the baseball coach brought up the need for a new paint scheme before the season started. Arms said that the sand color was putting off a glare on sunny days that was affecting pitchers. “The complex itself is ... Read More »

Algood is planning to have the latest round of restorations to the White Plains Historic Home completed by June 30. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the plan is to solicit bids from at least three contractors. “Address some issues with the flat roof and the gutters and some of the eaves and where there’s been a little bit of water ... Read More »