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A mural on a white brick wall reads Welcome to Smithville, Home of the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree. A painted figure stands on a ladder, painting the mural, with a guitar resting below. A yellow fire hydrant is on the sidewalk.

Grantee Address:
104 East Main St.
Smithville, TN 37166-1442

Grant Amount: $8,000

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Smithville Mural Project

The city commissioned multiple murals downtown to celebrate regional history and natural beauty while contributing to redevelopment efforts. This public art initiative positioned the arts as a central element of Smithville’s revitalization. The murals fostered civic pride and attracted both residents and visitors. The visual transformation of downtown helped define the city’s evolving identity.

A mural painted to look like a window shows a tall, sad-looking Great Dane standing behind a cheerful pug with its tongue out. Both dogs appear to be looking out the window.

A mural of a colorful flower arch, including pink, white, and yellow blooms with green leaves, is painted on a gray wall. A small sign in the lower left corner credits the Tennessee Arts Commission and Sun Graphics.

A mural on a white brick wall reads Welcome to Smithville, Home of the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree. A painted figure stands on a ladder, painting the mural, with a guitar resting below. A yellow fire hydrant is on the sidewalk.