Over six months, 1.8 million people visited the exposition, small when compared with the 27 million who turned out for the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, but huge for Nashville, which at the time had a population of 100,000. The plaster building, which fit in with Nashville's ambition to be the 'Athens of the South,' housed an art exhibition. schnaars/CCA BY-SA 2.0Īt first, no one expected this building to last: The Tennessee Centennial Exposition - picture something like a World's Fair or Walt Disney World's Epcot - was held in Nashville in 1897 and it featured a full-scale replica of the famous Parthenon in Greece. Map of tour.The permanent Nashville Parthenon first opened to the public in 1931. with artworks for sale: pottery, jewelry, sculpture, paintings, textiles, metalcrafts, woodturning and more. Tour of artists’ studios and homes throughout West Tennessee from 10 a.m. Top overall prize: $1,000, presented by Platinum Sponsor Dr. Age Divisions: 13-18 19 and up.10 Art Categories: pottery, jewelry, woodturning, photography, painting, drawing, glass blowing, sculpture, textiles, metalcrafts. 1 at the International Food & Art Festival in downtown Jackson. Food, glorious food! What fine art it can be! The West TN Artisan Trail’s “Food as Art” contest is set for Oct. West Tennessee Artisan Trail members will show and sell fine art in their boutique art gallery downtown on the square.įirst “Food as Art” contest sponsored by WTAT. 1: International Food and Art Festival, downtown Jackson. Farmers Market show date in Anderson Park above the AMP on a Friday. Toast of Jackson Tickets being sold at the Civic Center Box Office 73 or buy online. Toast of Jackson is sanctioned by the Tennessee Farm Growers Association and the Pick Tennessee Products a division of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. At this festival each winery offers complimentary one – ounce samples of their wines, as well as wine for sale by the bottle or the case. Free wine and food seminars by Tammy Algood, a leading expert. West Tennessee Artisan Trail members will show and sell fine art. A fine wine and art festival, a celebration of local and regional wineries including a wide selection of artisans and regional craftspeople. July 23: Toast of Jackson, Jackson Fairgrounds, 800 South Highland Ave., Jackson, TN. Admission to UT Kitchen Divas Cooking Demo is an additional $5. Admission: $5 for adults, free for children 17 and under.

Highway 70 (Airways Boulevard), west of U. For more information on the West Tennessee Artisan Trail, call (731) 394-2894 or email: or. Authors will have books to sign and sell inside. Please call (731) 736-4500 to reserve your table for a time about 45 minutes prior to the session you plan to attend. telling tales from his latest book, “Drifting Too Far From the Shore.”įree to attend. Jackson Theatre Guild, songs from “Guys and Dolls,” 3 p.m. Character actress and theater director Becky Fly, 2:30 p.m. Jocelyn Wurzburg, “Jocie’s Stories,” 1 p.m. Regional authors will share stories at 30 minute intervals, leading with Harbert Alexander Sr., “Soldiers, Saints & Sinners,” 12:30 p.m. Inside, enjoy “Tales, Tunes, Talent and Cocktails” 12:30 p.m. Hattie Duncan, African-American folk art. Artisans include: Allison East, illustrations and art. Outside, Artisan Trail members will have artworks for sale: pottery, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, photography, metalcrafts, woodturning and more. to 8 p.m., Fleur de Lee Restaurant, 1143 Rushmeade Road, Jackson. Ready to savor life and enjoy fine cuisine? Make a date for Sat., June 25: Summertime Livin’ Easy Arty Party, 11 a.m. Upcoming West Tennessee Artisan Trail Shows Greg Phillips’ Bowl Metal art by Tim Pace Knelt In Prayer by Allison East Come join us to enjoy fine art, delicious hors d’oeuvres, fun and friends! Give the gift of art from a West Tennessee artist! Seven locations including Bolivar, Jackson, Humboldt and another location for artisans is pending! What an enjoyable day this will be! West TN Artisan Trail Holiday Open Houses, Sat.

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