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Use the map below to find murals across the state of Tennessee. Click on the map markers to see the details and view additional details and photos of the mural.
Address: 320 6th Ave N., Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: 615-741-1701
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The Downtown Jackson Public Art Initiative
The Downtown Jackson Public Art Initiative commissioned a rockabilly-themed mural to visually connect the east and west sides of downtown Jackson along Highway 45 and a mural depicting Black public art. The murals honor Jackson’s musical legacy and serve as a cultural bridge across neighborhoods.
The first mural, is located in a predominantly Black neighborhood, and is the first in a planned series to increase the presence of Black public art. The second mural, located at The Local, a new development for entrepreneurs and artisans in downtown Jackson, highlights Jackson’s rich musical heritage including Rockabilly artist Carl Perkins.
Art Lives Here
The Franklin County Arts Guild created a mural titled “Art Lives Here” and constructed a platform for live performances in a community garden alley.
Cross Connection Alleyway Project
This alley serves as an alternative egress for business fronting Main Street while the street was rebuilt. The project brought together business owners and artists to create eight murals in the alley that celebrate Kingsport.
Milan Mural Project
This mural depicts scenes, characteristics, and figures from the town’s history. View Mural.
The mural is located on the side of a building along South Main Street in the central business district, near the intersection with Williamson Street, essentially in the downtown mural courtyard area next to L.A. Realty.
Smithville Mural Project
This in one of multiple murals downtown to celebrate regional history and natural beauty while contributing to redevelopment efforts. The murals foster civic pride and attract both residents and visitors. Project Accomplishments included the following mural/art projects for downtown Smithville. View Mural.
Map of Murals: 200115 – 2020 Smithville Creative Placemaking Project (1)
Heritage Square Mural and Historic 1925 Fiddler’s Convention Mural
This mural celebrates the region’s musical legacy. The project reinforced the area’s cultural history and expanded the downtown’s Mural Mile, fostering place-based pride. Mural Virtual Tour
History of Roane County Peach Tree Orchards Mural
In the 1930’s, Roane County was known for the largest Peach Tree Orchards in the South and was known as the “Kingston Peaches.” This mural celebrates Roane County’s peach orchard heritage and includes a web-based mural tour and interactive map.
Historic West Side Mural
This mural (16 x 24 feet) depicts a 1930’s streetscape scene of the Fayetteville public square at its western gateway entrance. The mural, depicting businesses located there nearly a hundred years ago, celebrates the rich and diverse heritage of downtown Fayetteville.
Whitesburg Mural
This mural (50 x 9 feet) reflects the diverse unincorporated community’s desire for visibility and recognition as well as shared values.
Mural Apprenticeship Program
Carpenter Art Garden (CAG) established a Mural Apprenticeship Program, in which resident youth from the Binghampton neighborhood learned to paint murals, manage projects, and engage community members.
Historic 1925 Fiddler’s Convention Mural and Heritage Square Mural
This mural (top) depicts the historic Fiddler’s Convention. 1925 Fiddler’s Convention. The Heritage Square Mural (bottom) is at the same location.
Magnolia
Completed in Viola, this mural project reflects the power of sustained community investment in public art. Artist Megan Lingerfelt installed “Magnolia” (left) on the west-facing wall of Viola’s Guest House on the Square in 2021, a piece made possible through grassroots crowdfunding.
Laurel and Magnolia Murals
This dual-mural project reflects the power of sustained community investment in public art. Artist Megan Lingerfelt first installed “Magnolia” (L) on the west-facing wall of Viola’s Guest House on the Square in 2021. Five years later, she returned to create “Laurel” (R) (60 x 20 feet) on the building’s east-facing wall, supported by a combination of grants and contributions from local businesses, organizations and residents.
Dresden Community Farmer’s Market & City Enhancement Project
The City of Dresden, in partnership with the University of Tennessee at Martin, Department of Visual and Theatre Arts, launched the “Meet the Artist” program. Intended to enhance the quality of community life and build support for local art, the program offered visitors opportunities to interact with artists through talks and demonstrations. The project also included a community-driven mural painted by young artists to enhance the Dresden City Park.
Welcome to Dresden Mural
The City of Dresden utilized an art graduate of The University of Tennessee at Martin to paint a mural along a state route within the city limits which is also an entrance to the downtown area. A space at the end of the Green Rail Trail was used as the canvas for the mural.
Chilhowee Park Mural, Knoxville
This mural aims to reconnect the community to the public space and establish the park as an asset. The mural panels depict historic postcard imagery reflecting Chilhowee’s once esteemed place in Knoxville.
Welcome to Townsend Arts and Heritage Mural
This mural was created to enhance awareness of and celebrate the arts and heritage opportunities available in the community. The mural is located on a concrete wall overlooking US 321, entering Townsend from Maryville.
Welcome to Lavergne
The goal for the mural project (270 sq ft) was to recognize and honor the community’s diversity and all that La Vergne has to offer.
The Arts Center designed and installed an 80 foot by 10 foot mural on the Cannon Courier Main Street building.
Oak Ridge-based muralist Megan Lingerfelt was moved by the stories of South Cumberland’s coal mining history—how many early plateau residents made a living—as well as those of the miners who are highlighted in the Whitwell / Marion County Coal Miners Museum. View Mural.
Using backcountry and fishing guide Micah Howard’s brown trout imagery as a muse, they created this realistic painting to bring attention to the area’s biggest tourism draw: fishing.
The Los Angeles-born artist has long embraced the transition between cities through painting graffiti and exploring new territories via skateboarding.
Tennessee was the 36th and final state to ratify the 19th Amendment. The state Senate had already approved the amendment, but a tie in the House would mean defeat. The vote was in a deadlock, and Rep. Harry T. Burn wore a red rose, the sign of the anti-suffragists, in his lapel.
Tennessee artist Megan Lingerfelt honored Lawrence County’s history in the women’s suffrage movement with a colorful new mural that spans a 50-foot-long wall in downtown Lawrenceburg.
The Nashville-based muralist came up with this creative design on the side of the Masonic Lodge in Tullahoma after we received an Arts Build Communities grant from the state to provide innovative arts experiences that are new to community residents.
DMA represented the Southeast in the National Endowment for the Arts’ women’s suffrage project and was awarded the grant on behalf of the region. After putting out a call for rural cities, we received more than two dozen applicants, and a panel of judges selected Sweetwater as a recipient due to its ties to the suffrage movement.
Artist and educator Whitney Herrington lives in Columbia, where she also has a studio downtown. When asked to be a part of Walls for Women, Whitney altered her original floral design after she saw the first few completed projects.
We first came across Tokyo-born artist JUURI’s work on our travels to Oklahoma City, then invited her to come paint in Tennessee for Walls for Women. Tullahoma was one of the sites where Japanese—mostly U.S. citizens—were interned during World War II at Camp Forrest, and JUURI drew inspiration from that history for her concept.
Pure magic happens when you give an artist full creative rein, which is how this bold, beautiful octopus came to greet passersby on 41A in downtown Tullahoma.
Manchester Parks and Recreation commissioned artists Matt Wiley and Lance Turner to paint murals along the Little Duck River Greenway to create an Art Walk. This project built on murals that were painted on the structural supports for the Woodland Street bridge as a part of the River Romp arts festival in September, 2018.
The Mural Project was created to promote an awareness of and appreciation for the Leading Ladies of Rutherford County and their contributions to the community though public art.
This COVID-19 themed Mural of Hope panels were painted by 21 separate artists at home and then assembled into a framework on the side of the building, creating a new way to make a mural.
The mural project was to pay homage to the history of our community and spur economic growth. While everyone was staying home because of the COVID-19, social media was buzzing with talks and comments about the murals.
Aaron Tippin Mural
The Aaron Tippin Mural was unveiled during the dedication of Aaron Tippin Alley in historic downtown Smithville on April 8, 2025. The alley, located between West Main Street and West Market Street, was renamed by the City of Smithville to honor country music star Aaron Tippin, who has called DeKalb County home since 1994. The mural serves as the centerpiece of the alley and has become a popular photo location for visitors.
City of Puryear, Past, Present and Future
As an encouragement to the community of Puryear, this mural celebrates their illustrious past, acknowledges their present, and looks to the youth of our community for the future. The mural consists of 3 panels, each 10 feet x 12 feet and was created by artist Dan Knowles.
Waverly Healing Mural
The Waverly Healing Mural celebrates the beauty, resilience, and spirit of Humphreys County. Inspired by the landscapes and community that define the “Land of Three Rivers,” the mural features peaceful waterways, wildlife, and familiar landmarks that reflect the county’s rural heritage and natural beauty.
Still Rising
This mural marks the new South City Museum and Cultural Center, housed in the former Porter Jr. High, at the threshold where downtown meets South Memphis. This mural (90 x 30 feet) created by Jamond Bullock is our promise: we remember, we honor, and we rise together. View mural.
Paint by Numbers
This project implemented a Community Paint By Numbers mural in the historic downtown district, designed and applied by a local artist and educator, Michelle O’Patick Ollis. View mural.
Welcome to Onieda
This overpass barrier wall mural (the first of its kind in Tennessee) depicts the natural beauty of Oneida, welcoming guests to a town rich in history and nature. Video of mural.
Shift
Sydney-based artist Sophi Odling was the first international muralist DMA has brought in to paint in Tennessee thanks to local woodworker Andy Rigney who wanted to contribute more art to his hometown.
“This piece celebrates the evolution of individual identity,” Sophi explains. “It seeks to create a moment—a brief incident of self-reflection, a powerful memory, an open invitation to explore transitions from one place or state to the next that ignite conversations about shifting identities, attitudes and histories.”
Ballad of Tennessee
Known for his 8-bit, retro-funky paintings, Kris Kanaly drew inspiration from Tennessee as the birthplace of the blues and country music, fusing his signature style with icons from around the state to create this Tullahoma mural full of references to the Volunteer State.
“I was inspired by all the things that Tennessee is known for, as well as facets unique to its landscape,” the Oklahoma City-based artist says.
Black Eyed Susan
Nashville-based artist Lance Turner came to paint a triptych beneath a bridge in Manchester along the Little Duck River Greenway. Lance seamlessly incorporated his surroundings with things flanking the river, including magnolia leaves that have begun to turn and Black-Eyed Susans, as well as gradients to create a golden sheen to the background.
Denizens Exploring TN Wildlife
The Hands-On Science Center established artistic and scientific educational goals which included the creation of the theme Tennessee Native Forests for murals on an outdoor wall space leading to their outdoor classroom.
Pollinator Party
“Pollinator Party”(29 x 17 feet) is a vibrant, nature-inspired mural that anchors Robert E. Lee Elementary School’s transformed courtyard, now a dynamic outdoor learning and sensory space. The design features a lively ecosystem of native pollinators—bees, butterflies and hummingbirds—interacting with colorful Tennessee flora, celebrating biodiversity and the interconnectedness of the natural world.
The Sound of Science
The mural features whimsical musical notes and elements that symbolize the intersection of art and science. It serves as a visually stimulating backdrop that encourages visitors to explore their artistic side while fostering an appreciation for scientific concepts. The mural (16 x 40 feet) was created by Soozie Lowry.
Have a Nice Day
This mural (59 x 20 feet) created by Adam Raiola is a tongue-in-cheek illustration raising awareness of a serious issue — plastic pollution — with an ironic, “Have a nice day” on the plastic bag.
Untitled (Inspired by the Mississippi River)
This funky, colorful mural (34 x 19 feet) is inspired by the Mississippi River and painted by Adam Raiola for Paint Memphis’ mural festival.
Allegory of Hope
After six days in Grundy County, muralist Britt Flood completed Palmer’s first mural, “Allegory of Hope,” (66 x 16 feet) on the side of RISE UP Grundy, which occupies the town’s former post office built by the local coal mining company in 1946. Tennessee’s South Cumberland Tourism Partnership (TSCTP) has embarked on a multi-year oral history project, which includes narratives about the mountain’s cultural heritage and natural assets like the Mountain Goat Trail. This is the second mural attached to the program.
Oliver’s Stand
Painted by Keith Killebrew, this vibrant mural serves as a visual gateway to the Grundy County Historical Society Heritage Center, depicting scenes from each of the museum’s eight galleries. Through a series of illustrated panels, it brings to life the people, industries, and cultures that shaped the South Cumberland Plateau.
Heritage Square Mural
The Johnson County Center for the Arts commissioned the Heritage Square Mural that transformed a block building in Mountain City into a backdrop for Heritage Square, celebrating the region’s musical legacy. The project reinforced the area’s cultural history and expanded the downtown’s Mural Mile, fostering place-based pride. Artist Cristy Dunn created the mural.
Sweetwater Mural
Nathan Brown, a muralist based in Chattanooga collaborated with the Sweetwater Junior Main Street Board on telling the city’s history through art. High schoolers, under the leadership of Coach Sarah Davies, were divided into groups and tasked with researching their assigned topic then sharing their findings with the team.
We Are Tennessee
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring set out to create a permanent mural that celebrated the diversity of Tennessee through art. The completed We Are Tennessee mural utilizes artistic expression to build social awareness and cultivate community identity. The We Are Tennessee mural will be on permanent display at Discovery Center and will be viewed by an average of 120,000 visitors each year.
Lilies of Devotion
Created by Megan Lingerfelt, the Lilies of Devotion mural was sponsored by Monroe Area Council for the Arts, the East Tennessee Foundation, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and the Tennessee Arts Commission’s FY23 Creative Placemaking grant, and was managed by DMA Events. Image by Odinn Media.
Food is Community. Waste Less.
On the side of Turnip Truck’s Charlotte Avenue location, facing Richland Park, a mural makes a straightforward claim: food is not just something you eat. It’s how communities form, sustain themselves, and take care of one another. That’s the message at the center of Urban Green Lab’s Waste Less Mural – the third in a growing series of public art installations across Nashville designed to connect the city’s relationship with food to the urgent reality of how much of it we throw away.
Food is our Past, Present, and Future. Waste Less.
The mural (8 x 20 feet) was created by Jamal “Jay” Jenkins, the North Nashville artist known professionally as Woke3. The mural’s headline is its message: Food is our Past, Present, and Future. Waste Less. The design weaves in 1801, the founding year of the market, grounding an urgent contemporary call to action in more than two centuries of history.
GOOD in GOODlettsville
This bright mural (12’ x 32’) is the perfect backdrop for the variety of offerings at Peay Park. This park is home to Goodlettsville’s newest playground, Rachel’s Garden, a splash pad, pickleball and tennis courts, a shelter for up to 100 guests, Movies in the Park events, and the Music on Memorial summer concert series.
Greetings from Greeneville
This mural (8’3″ x 38’4″), painted by Samantha Culbertson, was created to celebrate Greene County. The artist wanted to feature nods to local history depicted in a modern style.
Andrew Johnson in Window
Located on the corner of Main and Summer Streets is the mural (3’8” x 2’2”) of Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, looking out of a window of his Land Office building. He is wearing his Masonic uniform, and the Masonic Lodge was located on the upper floor of this building.
Austin Company Tobacco
On Summer Street, behind Main Street Place are two murals which depict the tobacco industry. Tobacco was the money crop for many Greene Countians from the early 1800s through the 1900s with warehouses “on every corner”. The Austin Company led the state and region in the processing and selling of Burley Tobacco, trading in seventy countries during the 1960s.
Buffalo Bill
This hand-painted mural (6’x 3’8″) by local artist Sam Lane is styled as an old-time Opera House poster for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. The sign is reminiscent of what Greene County residents must have seen when the Wild West Show came through town in the 1890s.
Coca-Cola
More than 125 years ago, Coca-Cola introduced its brand-new refreshing soft drink with painted advertising wall murals in towns and communities across the country, particularly in the rural South. By 1910, a quarter of The Coca-Cola Company’s advertising budget was dedicated to wall murals with seemingly every town and crossroads having its own Coca-Cola sign painted on the side of a building.
David Crockett
The mural of David Crockett, popularly referred to as “Davy” Crockett, was placed near the Capitol Theater to recognize the significant historical role of the pioneer-turned-politician, born in nearby Limestone, and it commemorates the fact that the Walt Disney movie that made “Davy Crockett” a household name premiered at the Capitol.
Magnavox
In 1947, Magnavox opened a plant in Greeneville Tennessee shortly after the conclusion of World War ll. The company announced plans to begin production of televisions, and in 1948, the first Magnavox television was created in Greeneville.
Sallie Rose Bohannon
This mural (6’3″ x 4’7″) is painted by Joe Kilday on the backside of the Bohannon Building. The scene depicts Sallie Rose Bohannon, holding the Crown of Thorns Quilt made by her mother, Bettye Howell.
The U.S.S. Greeneville
Unveiled on April 3, 2023, this mural (8’3″ x 33’11”) by Joe Kilday celebrates U.S.S. Greeneville (SSN-772) the U.S. Navy attack submarine named in honor of the Greeneville community. The mural anchors the Downtown Greeneville Mural Trail and was dedicated during Tri-Cities Navy Week with sailors from the submarine in attendance.
Train
Local artists Joe Kilday and Mike Durham collaborated on the train mural (19′ x 30’9″) located on the side of the Laughlin, Nunnally, Hood and Crum law office. It represents the first train that ever came to Greeneville, which was actually green.
Wings in Greene
Wing murals have become popular in many cities over the past few years from LA to New York, even around the world. One of the first wing murals was painted by artist Colette Miller in Los Angeles in 2012. Miller says, “she created the interactive street art angel wings project to remind humanity that we are the angels of Earth.” Without prompting, people began posing with the wings and shared the photos on social media The angel wings paintings have since taken flight. The wings murals come in all different colors, sizes, and designs.
Tracks of the Wild
This mural (800 sq. feet) created by Ernesto Maranje serves as the first official large-scale professional public art in Downtown Elizabethton.
Elizabethton Mural
The goal of the project was to create a vibrant and active downtown district through welcoming and inclusive public art. The purpose of the postcard mural was to provoke feelings of inclusivity for the community.
History in the Making Community Mural
This 6-panel (measuring 5’2” x 7’7”) mural captures Elizabethton’s rich history from the 1500s to today. Artist Caitlin Maupin led an 18-person mural team, from 3rd grade to adulthood, to create this public art.
