Local Color: Faces and Places of Middle Tennessee

Local Color: Faces and Places of Middle Tennessee is a visual love letter to the people and landscapes that make this region feel like home. Playing on the art term “local color,” the work moves beyond surface hues to reveal the character, personality, and lived beauty of Middle Tennessee.

From familiar faces to meaningful places, each piece reflects the authenticity of our community—its quiet moments, its strength, and its everyday magic. This exhibit invites viewers to see the region through a more intimate lens, celebrating what makes Middle Tennessee uniquely itself.