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Archived: Tullahoma South Jackson Civic Association

A tall wooden sculpture stands in a grassy park. The statue features a figure atop a column, holding an object upward. Intricate carvings and the number 1722 are visible on the columns surface. Trees and a clear sky are in the background.

Grantee Address:
404 South Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388-3470

Grant Amount: $4,410

Artistic Disciplines: Visual Arts

Outcomes: Cultural Center Development, Downtown Redevelopment, Local & Traditional Arts, Public Art, Spaces or Assets Activation

Region: Middle Tennessee

Fiscal Year: 2021

Chainsaw Tree Art in Public Park

The Civic Association commissioned and installed a chainsaw sculpture in Jackson Square Park using the trunk of a 20-foot tree, contributing to the vibrancy of the city’s arts district. The project enhanced Tullahoma’s cultural identity by transforming a natural element into enduring public art. It had a broad community impact, fostering engagement across ages. Local social media and public interaction reflected strong community appreciation and pride.

A large tree trunk stands on a grassy area near a brick building. A utility truck with a lift is parked nearby. A table with chainsaws and tools is set up on a blue tarp in the foreground.

A tall wooden sculpture featuring a figure with raised arms holding a baton, standing atop a column with engraved musical notes, instruments, and the year 1922. Trees, grass, and houses are visible in the background.

A tall wooden sculpture stands in a grassy park. The statue features a figure atop a column, holding an object upward. Intricate carvings and the number 1722 are visible on the columns surface. Trees and a clear sky are in the background.

A wooden sculpture with musical notes, instruments, a Playbill sign, and the year 1922 carved into its surface, stands outdoors on a grassy area with trees and flags in the background.