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Informational sign about the history of the Laurel Creek Trail, featuring text, a black-and-white illustration of a steam locomotive on railroad tracks, and two red railroad spikes on display. Surrounded by foliage and dappled sunlight.

Grantee Address:
127 College Street
Mountain City, TN 37683

Grant Amount: $10,100

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Bringing Johnson County's Cultural Heritage Sites to Life

The Center designed interpretive signs for unmarked cultural sites in Johnson County, each featuring images, historical context, and music-linked QR codes. This work expanded the Cultural Heritage Map project, the downtown Musical Heritage Mural Mile and the Long Journey Home Festival. Residents and visitors explored the region’s identity through immersive public art. The signs offered a new way to experience history in shared spaces.

Informational sign about the history of the Laurel Creek Trail, featuring text, a black-and-white illustration of a steam locomotive on railroad tracks, and two red railroad spikes on display. Surrounded by foliage and dappled sunlight.

A metal sign with several round photos stands in front of a pine tree in a landscaped area with mulch, bushes, and a nearby parking lot. Two small dug-up patches of soil are visible near the sign.

An informational poster about the Clarence Tom Ashley Homeplace. It includes a photo of Clarence Ashley with a guitar, album covers, descriptive text about his musical influence, and a logo for the Tennessee Arts Commission.