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I’m not sure what is my favourite bit... It could be everyone clearly watching someone behind the cameras for a hint of the next bit, Simon going the opposite way to everyone else, Tom Butcher fucking LOVING LIFE or Chris wondering what the fuck he ever did to get landed doing this.<3

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Tin Pan South offers new songs, stories | Music

Tin Pan South offers new songs, stories | Music

Nashville Songwriters Association International on Tuesday ushered in a new edition of the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival, which annually draws in proven and new creative talent like hundreds of moths to a flame. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the multi-genre, multi-venue festival that has long celebrated songwriters as diverse as Lamont Dozier, Art Garfunkel, Carole King, Donna…

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A Work of Street Art: The Best Murals in Nashville

As Nashville continues to grow, so does its street art scene. And the more I deviate from my normal route in Nashville—thanks, traffic!—the more I see bold, new murals popping up daily. I absolutely love it. They’re unavoidable, they’re stunning, and they really dress the place us.

I’ve spent the past several years photographing every mural I’ve found. This is an exhaustive list of murals we’ve tracked down in every corner of Nashville, but my no means all of them, as street artists are adding to Music City’s cultural fabric daily thanks in part to creative pioneers like the Nashville Walls Project, which has been connecting both local and international artists with building owners for a handful of years.

Still, whether you’re a local looking for a Spring Break staycation idea or traveling around Music City’s many neighborhoods on your next weekend getaway, I hope you’ll use this handy map as your guide—and drop descriptions of any murals you find that I may have missed in the comments so I can add them accordingly.

Note: This post was last updated in March 2019.

Germantown

The neighborhood I spend most of my time in thanks to my yoga studio’s location is also one that’s quite walkable and boasts a growing number of restaurants. Park your car near Werthan Lofts and hit up these walls and murals by foot.

Rolf & Daughters wall, artist: Shantell Martin

700 Taylor St. at 7th Avenue North

Waves mural, artists: Eastside Murals

5th Avenue North and Monroe Street

Nashville scenes, artist: unknown

Rosa L Parks Boulevard and Taylor Street, across from Werthan Lofts

Saint Stephen (previously Mop | Broom), artist: Nathan Brown

1300 3rd Ave. N

Kindness Is, artist: Rebekah & Sarah

1120 4th Ave. N (on the side of Juice Bar Germantown)

Beethoven graffiti, artist: Blek Le Rat

(on the side of Barista Parlor x Germantown)

Marathon Village

My friend Adrien Saporiti (formerly of DCXV Industries) is the brains behind the iconic “I Believe in Nashville” mural, which has been posted more than one million times from seven different continents and which you can now see in Marathon Village, Riverside Village and in 12South. I prefer the Marathon Village location as it’s usually devoid of large crowds (though parking is tricky), plus you can visit Nelson’s Greenbrier and Corsair distilleries while there.

I Believe in Nashville murals, artist: Adrien Saporiti

Clinton Street, 625 Main St. and 2702 12th Ave. S

Jefferson Street Corridor

For those interested in Civil Rights history, there are some fascinating pieces along Jefferson near the Tennessee State University campus, particularly beneath the I-40 underpass.

Green Fleet Bicycle Shop mural, artist: Dough Joe/Yusef Hubb

934 Jefferson St.

Gateway to Heritage murals, artists: various

Jefferson Street beneath I-40

blues singers mural, artist: unknown

Jefferson Street between 26th and 27th Avenues

Elks Lodge mural, artist: Dough Joe/Yusef Hubb

2614 Jefferson St.

The Gulch

The “Wings mural” as many call it became the first conversation starter in the Gulch, but a number of bright, splashy creations have joined the fray this year so it’s worth strolling down 11th Avenue South to see else what you may find.

#WhatLiftsYou Nashville Wings mural, artist: Kelsey Montague

11th Avenue South (near Biscuit Love/behind Taziki’s)

Google Fiber mural in the Gulch, artist: Chris Zidek

118 12th Ave. N (on the side of Whiskey Kitchen)

The Nashville Walls Project, artists: Ian Ross, Jason Woodside

11th Avenue South and Laurel Street

12th and Porter mural, artist: Kim Kennedy

114 12th Ave. N

Patagonia mural, artist: Nathan Brown

601 Overton St. (side of Patagonia)

Note: The addition of Patagonia replaced this mural, which was one of my all-time favorites and a collaboration between Nathan Brown and Chris Zidek. I am happy, however, that Patagonia kept the general theme of the mural and also hired the same artist to do it!

Plaza Artist Materials mural, artist: Maggie Sanger

633 Middleton St.

Country music icon murals (Dolly, Johnny, Loretta, etc.), artist: unknown

711 6th Ave. S (on the back of Ed’s Supply Company)

8th Avenue South + Wedgewood Houston

I predict this area rife in artist galleries and studios will be the next big neighborhood for murals if zoning codes don’t prevent them, but for now, you really have to go hunting to find them.

Pastel geometrics mural, artist: unknown

429B Houston St. (patio of Jackalope Brewing Company’s Ranch)

#OleAllDay Tennessee Tristar mural, artist: unknown

462 Humphreys St. (on the side of Ole Rights Management)

Life Can Be Sweet mural, artist: Susanna Chapman

1512 8th Ave. S (side of Baked on 8th)

Hillsboro Village

Hillsboro Village is changing dramatically; it’s now easier to arrive on foot than find parking. But if you can nab a coveted spot, there’s a paid lot behind Pancake Pantry just off Belcourt Avenue (be sure and get a ticket before you leave your car as meter maids here are brutal!). An hour is all you need to wander this small area on the Vanderbilt campus and snap a couple shots of its walls.

Hillsboro Village dragon mural, artists: David Glick, Adam Randolph

2102 Belcourt Ave. (across from the Belcourt Theatre)

Drippy Lips mural, artist: Donald “Drawbertson” Robertson

1814 21st Ave. S (on the side of UAL)

12South

12South is another one of those highly walkable ‘hoods with murals tucked around every corner. Park on one of the side streets—just make sure it’s not a residential-only parking area, as you will get a ticket—and walk from one length at Sevier Park to the other at 12South Flats.

Nashville at Heart rainbow mural (former), artists: Eastside Murals

2705 12th Ave. S

Note: This has now been replaced with this Nashville #PeaceLoveGoodDeeds mural instead.

Draper James wall, artist: unknown

2608 12th Ave. S

12South flowers mural, artist: unknown

2900 12th Ave. S (the side of Green Pea Salon)

Make Music Not War mural, artist: Relax Max

2902 12th Ave. S (the side of Epice, across from Green Pea Salon)

Halycon Bike Shop mural, artist: Aaron Martin

2802 12th Ave. S

Rivive! 12South, artist: Mobe Oner

2814 12th Ave. S

12South graffiti, artist: unknown

12th Avenue South and Elmwood Avenue (photo credit: Joe Hendricks)

Charlotte Ave./Sylvan Park

Many of the murals along Charlotte Avenue are located along one stretch installed by Off the Wall Charlotte, a project backed by the Greater Nashville Arts & Business Council with several corporate sponsors. They’re a bit tricky to reach by foot, so I recommend parking in the lot in front of AVO and crossing the street at the traffic light with your photographer poised on the other side of the busy road.

Avocado mural, artist: unknown

3 City Ave. (side of AVO)

Take Flight mural, artist: Kevin Bongang / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

Fly Higher mural, artist: Joseph “Sentrock” Perez / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

It’s Gonna Be OK, artist: Sarah Tate / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

Scribbles, artist: Alic Daniel / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

artist: Julia Martin / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

Jessi Zazu #AintAfraid mural, artist: Billy Lilly / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

Black Cat Tips mural, artist: Kyle Brooks / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

Import Flowers Nashville mural, artist: unknown

3636 Murphy Rd.

Wish for Peace mural, artist: WHAT. Creative Group

4822 Charlotte Ave.

Love Heals Every Body mural, artist: Michael Cooper

5122 Charlotte Ave. (side of The Café at Thistle Farms)

The Nations

The Nations is very much up-and-coming, and this 160-foot-tall portrait of 91-year-old Nashville native Lee Estes painted on an old silo is one of its most famed residents. I love seeing more new businesses are commissioning pieces as a way to bring art lovers to this very hip ‘hood.

Silo mural, artist: Guido van Helten

1407 51st Ave. N

The Nations walls, artists: Mobe Oner, Zidekahedron, Folek

5901 California Ave. (side of Music City Tents & Events)

Beaujolais mural, artist: Chloe Meyer

5026 Centennial Blvd. (on the side of Nicky’s Coal Fired)

Tennessee state outline, artist: WHAT. Creative Group

5012 Centennial Blvd. (on the side of Southern Grist Brewing Co.)

“Play Well” Lego Man mural, artist: forBecks

1400 51st Ave N (front entrance to Frothy Monkey)

Music Row/Midtown

Midtown is getting a pop of color with some new street art painted down alleys and on parking garages. Music Row, which has a protected historic overlay, on the other hand, isn’t exactly brimming with street art, so you have to go in search of fun pieces like this by heading down Roy Acuff Lane on foot. Pro tip: Also grab a photo with the guitar installations outside of Studio B while you’re there.

Elliston Parking Garage, Nashville Walls Project artists: Chris Zidek, Audi Adams, Folek, Chase, Brian Wooden, Tess Erlenborn, Daniel Lane, Mobe, Emily Miller, Nathan Brown.

207 Louise Ave. (across from Cafe Coco)

Hieroglitches mural, artist: Adrien Saporiti

2813 West End Ave. (beside the entrance to Three Brothers Coffee)

Dueling Cowboys mural, artist: Mike Shine

24 Music Square West (across the street from Historic RCA Studio B)

walls inside Le Sel, artist: Alic Daniel

1922 Adelicia St.

Downtown

Downtown is dotted with murals—like the Rainbow Walls that Instagram commissioned from Adrien Saporiti for IG’s #KindComments campaign in support of the LGBTQ community—but there are also a number of country music personalities like Johnny Cash who have their own dedicated pieces of art.

The Art of the Chalice, artists: Eastside Murals

174 3rd Ave. N (on the side of Piranha’s Bar & Grill)

Instagram’s #KindComments Mural, artist: Adrien Saporiti

218 3rd Ave. N (on the side of Black Rabbit)

Gibson Tribute guitar wall, artists: Brandon Donahue, Chris Zidek, Emily Miller, Herb Williams, Sam Dunson

3rd Avenue N (across Printer’s Alley from Skulls)

Downtown dog mural, artist: Herakut

204 6th Ave. N (side of Nashville Finance Co.)

Downtown Presbyterian duo of murals, artist: Tavar Zawacki

5th Avenue N alley between Church and Commerce streets

Curiot and Rone murals, artists: Favio Martinez, Tyrone Wright

Church Street between 6th Avenue S and St. Cloud Alley (side of Oscar’s Taco Shop)

Rivive! mural, artist: Beau Stanton

5th Avenue N and Commerce Street

The Wall of Cash mural, artists: Thoughts Manifested Crew

300 4th Ave. South

Note: This one is at risk of being torn down.

East Nashville

Of all the neighborhoods in town, East Nashville is the one most brimming with street art of all kinds—you’ll find it on the sides of buildings, you’ll see it hidden beneath construction zones, you’ll spy paintings on the backs of residential fences. The easiest way to see it all is to hop in the car with a friend and drive down Gallatin Pike to see what all you can find.

Stay Tuned Nashville mural, artist: Adrien Saporiti

Center 615 at 625 Main St.

Little Octopus mural, artist: Chris Zidek

604 Gallatin Ave.

#WhatLiftsYou Hot Air Balloon mural, artist: Kelsey Montague

1034 W Eastland Ave. (side of the Cleo)

Nashville balloons mural, artist: Mobe Oner

1003 Russell St. (side of Boombozz East Nashville)

Google Fiber geometrics mural, artist: Nathan Brown

1012 Woodland St. (on the side of Five Points Pizza)

Five Points murals, artists: Leah Tumerman, Sterling Goller Brown

103 South 11th St. (on the side of and behind Eastside Cycles)

East Nashville Center 615 mural, artist: Folek

626 Main St.

Cactus murals, artist: unknown

N. 7th St. on the alleyway between Main and Woodland streets

The Crying Wolf mural, artist: Denton Burrows, Lauren Asta

823 Woodland St.

Flowers of Walden, artist: Tara Aversa

2909 Gallatin Pk. (side of Walden bar and also inside the bar)

Trailer Park Boys mural, artists: Mobe Oner, Zidekahedron, Folek

1006 Gallatin Ave. (on the side of LabCanna East)

The Athens of the South mural, artist: Mobe Oner

704 Main St. (on the side of Greko Greek Street Food)

Jerry’s Artarama, artist: unknown

713 Main St.

East Nashville sign mural, artist: unknown

311 Gallatin Ave.

Microsoft mural, artist: Bryan Deese

1106 Gallatin Ave.

The Cobra mural, artists: Eastside Murals

2511 Gallatin Ave.

Betor Forever mural, artist: Ronnie Bobal

Gallatin Pike and Carolyn Avenue (on the side of Pocket Monkey Recycling)

Mother Earth mural, artist: Skye Walker x Keep A Breast

500 Gallatin Ave. (on the side of Hair World Beauty Supply)

Mountain Woman mural, artist: Skye Walker

500 Gallatin Ave. (on the side of Hair World Beauty Supply)

“Welcome to Nashville” pig mural, artist: Kim Radford

1306 McGavock Pk. (on the side of Mitchell Delicatessen)

Cheetah mural, artists: Eastside Murals

visible from the parking lot of Stay Golden East

Born in Tennessee mural, artists: Eastside Murals

Woodland and S. 10th streets (Five Points intersection)

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There will always be new murals left to photograph, so I’ll add to this list as I find them. Feel free to drop me a note in the comments highlighting any murals I’ve missed so far!

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ask Elliston if we can store stuff the night before ceremony, if they have a cooler for ginger beer for welcome table (if they can put it out too? Or if Pierrette should do it)

Program fans in chairs if not windy or if box if windy - sign for this?

2 bubble bottles for aisle seat and next seat - instructions for when to wave (keep mask on)

Leave guestbook out at welcome table

Photos with wedding party and parents/families (immediate and extended (?) - tell them to show up at 12!) before ceremony until 12:30 before we hide (12:30 lunch) - lunch to arrive at 12:15

12:25 - 12:30 for signing marriage license inside mansion or at reception

list of groups to photograph - put into program or have pastor announce photo order based on program - CC Pierrette

Platter of cheese and crackers for lunch before ceremony for wedding party! (Fanny packs - filled with lunch?) - assign someone to bring food and tell Pierrette know ; eat lunch after photos and pre-ceremony

Designate 2 people (non-wedding) to clean up stuff before ceremony starts

Order of procession:

pastor and David walk down

David’s mother and Andrew ; Charlene’s mother and Chris

Honorary bridesmaids - 2 by 2

Groomsmen and bridesmaids (furthest away first)

Flower girl and ring bearer - have Kevin coax Vienna down the aisle

Father and bride

Mothers on aisle seat, different sides; father sits next to mom ; Andrew to sit next to Aunt Trini (front rows saved for families )

Ask for specific shots for photographer to take - any combination of people

Ask Sean to see if they can place favors on table and if both entrances can be used - PIERRETTE to place favors instead

Reception

Intros (5:10):

Honorary bridesmaids

Same groomsmen and bridesmaid pairs

(Type out order for DJ)

Prayer of blessing for meal

Dinner at 5:15pm

Ask Sean for 3 vendor meals - eating outside at table with chairs

Welcome sign (Pierrette will provide arrow) to Signature Room

5:30/5:40 pm - 5:55pm: MOHs and best men making a toast (send list to Pierrette) - 15 minutes

My dad’s speech - 5 minutes

5:55 - 6:25 before sunset photos (~30 minutes)

Slideshow - check how long

Game - bean relay

6:25-6:35: Mother-son and father-daughter dance, then first dance together

6:35-6:40: Cake cutting

Guess cake flavor game (led by Caroline) - wedding party and families

ask Sean to pass extra slice to a person at each table

6:40-6:55: Change outfits - room to change?

Photos? Let Pierrette know if we have more time.

6:55: Bouquet toss 💐

7:00: Thank you speech

7:10 - 8:45 PM: Open dancing

8:45 - 9PM: Bubble send-off

Game - shoe game (optional)

Tips to be given to Pierrette (except for makeup and hair artists)

150-200 photographer

100-150 dj

Makeup and hair - 10-15% of total (give to MOHs to distribute)

Dresses:

Stella York 6680

{Janene’s}

Allure 9708 - no sparkles

Allure Madison James MJ667 - no sparkles

Essence of Australia D2819 - slit down between breasts, D2812 (add arm straps) (~$1800)**

D2262 - check if Janene’s carries — has shoulder caps, better with hair up?

Martina Liana 1057 - has arm straps, straight lampshade bottom

Mikaella 1250 - straight lampshade bottom

Stella York 6801 - has arm straps

Try Allure 9714 for the ruffly bottom

Makeup:

Foundation/concealer: neutral or pink-based shades

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A Work of Street Art: The Best Murals in Nashville

As Nashville continues to grow, so does its street art scene. And the more I deviate from my normal route in Nashville—thanks, traffic!—the more I see bold, new murals popping up daily. I absolutely love it. They’re unavoidable, they’re stunning, and they really dress the place us.

I’ve spent the past several years photographing every mural I’ve found. This is an exhaustive list of murals we’ve tracked down in every corner of Nashville, but my no means all of them, as street artists are adding to Music City’s cultural fabric daily thanks in part to creative pioneers like the Nashville Walls Project, which has been connecting both local and international artists with building owners for a handful of years.

Still, whether you’re a local looking for a Spring Break staycation idea or traveling around Music City’s many neighborhoods on your next weekend getaway, I hope you’ll use this handy map as your guide—and drop descriptions of any murals you find that I may have missed in the comments so I can add them accordingly.

Note: This post was last updated in March 2019.

Germantown

The neighborhood I spend most of my time in thanks to my yoga studio’s location is also one that’s quite walkable and boasts a growing number of restaurants. Park your car near Werthan Lofts and hit up these walls and murals by foot.

Rolf & Daughters wall, artist: Shantell Martin

700 Taylor St. at 7th Avenue North

Waves mural, artists: Eastside Murals

5th Avenue North and Monroe Street

Nashville scenes, artist: unknown

Rosa L Parks Boulevard and Taylor Street, across from Werthan Lofts

Saint Stephen (previously Mop | Broom), artist: Nathan Brown

1300 3rd Ave. N

Kindness Is, artist: Rebekah & Sarah

1120 4th Ave. N (on the side of Juice Bar Germantown)

Beethoven graffiti, artist: Blek Le Rat

(on the side of Barista Parlor x Germantown)

Marathon Village

My friend Adrien Saporiti (formerly of DCXV Industries) is the brains behind the iconic “I Believe in Nashville” mural, which has been posted more than one million times from seven different continents and which you can now see in Marathon Village, Riverside Village and in 12South. I prefer the Marathon Village location as it’s usually devoid of large crowds (though parking is tricky), plus you can visit Nelson’s Greenbrier and Corsair distilleries while there.

I Believe in Nashville murals, artist: Adrien Saporiti

Clinton Street, 625 Main St. and 2702 12th Ave. S

Jefferson Street Corridor

For those interested in Civil Rights history, there are some fascinating pieces along Jefferson near the Tennessee State University campus, particularly beneath the I-40 underpass.

Green Fleet Bicycle Shop mural, artist: Dough Joe/Yusef Hubb

934 Jefferson St.

Gateway to Heritage murals, artists: various

Jefferson Street beneath I-40

blues singers mural, artist: unknown

Jefferson Street between 26th and 27th Avenues

Elks Lodge mural, artist: Dough Joe/Yusef Hubb

2614 Jefferson St.

The Gulch

The “Wings mural” as many call it became the first conversation starter in the Gulch, but a number of bright, splashy creations have joined the fray this year so it’s worth strolling down 11th Avenue South to see else what you may find.

#WhatLiftsYou Nashville Wings mural, artist: Kelsey Montague

11th Avenue South (near Biscuit Love/behind Taziki’s)

Google Fiber mural in the Gulch, artist: Chris Zidek

118 12th Ave. N (on the side of Whiskey Kitchen)

The Nashville Walls Project, artists: Ian Ross, Jason Woodside

11th Avenue South and Laurel Street

12th and Porter mural, artist: Kim Kennedy

114 12th Ave. N

Patagonia mural, artist: Nathan Brown

601 Overton St. (side of Patagonia)

Note: The addition of Patagonia replaced this mural, which was one of my all-time favorites and a collaboration between Nathan Brown and Chris Zidek. I am happy, however, that Patagonia kept the general theme of the mural and also hired the same artist to do it!

Plaza Artist Materials mural, artist: Maggie Sanger

633 Middleton St.

Country music icon murals (Dolly, Johnny, Loretta, etc.), artist: unknown

711 6th Ave. S (on the back of Ed’s Supply Company)

8th Avenue South + Wedgewood Houston

I predict this area rife in artist galleries and studios will be the next big neighborhood for murals if zoning codes don’t prevent them, but for now, you really have to go hunting to find them.

Pastel geometrics mural, artist: unknown

429B Houston St. (patio of Jackalope Brewing Company’s Ranch)

#OleAllDay Tennessee Tristar mural, artist: unknown

462 Humphreys St. (on the side of Ole Rights Management)

Life Can Be Sweet mural, artist: Susanna Chapman

1512 8th Ave. S (side of Baked on 8th)

Hillsboro Village

Hillsboro Village is changing dramatically; it’s now easier to arrive on foot than find parking. But if you can nab a coveted spot, there’s a paid lot behind Pancake Pantry just off Belcourt Avenue (be sure and get a ticket before you leave your car as meter maids here are brutal!). An hour is all you need to wander this small area on the Vanderbilt campus and snap a couple shots of its walls.

Hillsboro Village dragon mural, artists: David Glick, Adam Randolph

2102 Belcourt Ave. (across from the Belcourt Theatre)

Drippy Lips mural, artist: Donald “Drawbertson” Robertson

1814 21st Ave. S (on the side of UAL)

12South

12South is another one of those highly walkable ‘hoods with murals tucked around every corner. Park on one of the side streets—just make sure it’s not a residential-only parking area, as you will get a ticket—and walk from one length at Sevier Park to the other at 12South Flats.

Nashville at Heart rainbow mural (former), artists: Eastside Murals

2705 12th Ave. S

Note: This has now been replaced with this Nashville #PeaceLoveGoodDeeds mural instead.

Draper James wall, artist: unknown

2608 12th Ave. S

12South flowers mural, artist: unknown

2900 12th Ave. S (the side of Green Pea Salon)

Make Music Not War mural, artist: Relax Max

2902 12th Ave. S (the side of Epice, across from Green Pea Salon)

Halycon Bike Shop mural, artist: Aaron Martin

2802 12th Ave. S

Rivive! 12South, artist: Mobe Oner

2814 12th Ave. S

12South graffiti, artist: unknown

12th Avenue South and Elmwood Avenue (photo credit: Joe Hendricks)

Charlotte Ave./Sylvan Park

Many of the murals along Charlotte Avenue are located along one stretch installed by Off the Wall Charlotte, a project backed by the Greater Nashville Arts & Business Council with several corporate sponsors. They’re a bit tricky to reach by foot, so I recommend parking in the lot in front of AVO and crossing the street at the traffic light with your photographer poised on the other side of the busy road.

Avocado mural, artist: unknown

3 City Ave. (side of AVO)

Take Flight mural, artist: Kevin Bongang / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

Fly Higher mural, artist: Joseph “Sentrock” Perez / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

It’s Gonna Be OK, artist: Sarah Tate / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

Scribbles, artist: Alic Daniel / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

artist: Julia Martin / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

Jessi Zazu #AintAfraid mural, artist: Billy Lilly / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

Black Cat Tips mural, artist: Kyle Brooks / OFF the Wall Nashville

3020 Charlotte Ave. at 28th Avenue North

Import Flowers Nashville mural, artist: unknown

3636 Murphy Rd.

Wish for Peace mural, artist: WHAT. Creative Group

4822 Charlotte Ave.

Love Heals Every Body mural, artist: Michael Cooper

5122 Charlotte Ave. (side of The Café at Thistle Farms)

The Nations

The Nations is very much up-and-coming, and this 160-foot-tall portrait of 91-year-old Nashville native Lee Estes painted on an old silo is one of its most famed residents. I love seeing more new businesses are commissioning pieces as a way to bring art lovers to this very hip ‘hood.

Silo mural, artist: Guido van Helten

1407 51st Ave. N

The Nations walls, artists: Mobe Oner, Zidekahedron, Folek

5901 California Ave. (side of Music City Tents & Events)

Beaujolais mural, artist: Chloe Meyer

5026 Centennial Blvd. (on the side of Nicky’s Coal Fired)

Tennessee state outline, artist: WHAT. Creative Group

5012 Centennial Blvd. (on the side of Southern Grist Brewing Co.)

“Play Well” Lego Man mural, artist: forBecks

1400 51st Ave N (front entrance to Frothy Monkey)

Music Row/Midtown

Midtown is getting a pop of color with some new street art painted down alleys and on parking garages. Music Row, which has a protected historic overlay, on the other hand, isn’t exactly brimming with street art, so you have to go in search of fun pieces like this by heading down Roy Acuff Lane on foot. Pro tip: Also grab a photo with the guitar installations outside of Studio B while you’re there.

Elliston Parking Garage, Nashville Walls Project artists: Chris Zidek, Audi Adams, Folek, Chase, Brian Wooden, Tess Erlenborn, Daniel Lane, Mobe, Emily Miller, Nathan Brown.

207 Louise Ave. (across from Cafe Coco)

Hieroglitches mural, artist: Adrien Saporiti

2813 West End Ave. (beside the entrance to Three Brothers Coffee)

Dueling Cowboys mural, artist: Mike Shine

24 Music Square West (across the street from Historic RCA Studio B)

walls inside Le Sel, artist: Alic Daniel

1922 Adelicia St.

Downtown

Downtown is dotted with murals—like the Rainbow Walls that Instagram commissioned from Adrien Saporiti for IG’s #KindComments campaign in support of the LGBTQ community—but there are also a number of country music personalities like Johnny Cash who have their own dedicated pieces of art.

The Art of the Chalice, artists: Eastside Murals

174 3rd Ave. N (on the side of Piranha’s Bar & Grill)

Instagram’s #KindComments Mural, artist: Adrien Saporiti

218 3rd Ave. N (on the side of Black Rabbit)

Gibson Tribute guitar wall, artists: Brandon Donahue, Chris Zidek, Emily Miller, Herb Williams, Sam Dunson

3rd Avenue N (across Printer’s Alley from Skulls)

Downtown dog mural, artist: Herakut

204 6th Ave. N (side of Nashville Finance Co.)

Downtown Presbyterian duo of murals, artist: Tavar Zawacki

5th Avenue N alley between Church and Commerce streets

Curiot and Rone murals, artists: Favio Martinez, Tyrone Wright

Church Street between 6th Avenue S and St. Cloud Alley (side of Oscar’s Taco Shop)

Rivive! mural, artist: Beau Stanton

5th Avenue N and Commerce Street

The Wall of Cash mural, artists: Thoughts Manifested Crew

300 4th Ave. South

Note: This one is at risk of being torn down.

East Nashville

Of all the neighborhoods in town, East Nashville is the one most brimming with street art of all kinds—you’ll find it on the sides of buildings, you’ll see it hidden beneath construction zones, you’ll spy paintings on the backs of residential fences. The easiest way to see it all is to hop in the car with a friend and drive down Gallatin Pike to see what all you can find.

Stay Tuned Nashville mural, artist: Adrien Saporiti

Center 615 at 625 Main St.

Little Octopus mural, artist: Chris Zidek

604 Gallatin Ave.

#WhatLiftsYou Hot Air Balloon mural, artist: Kelsey Montague

1034 W Eastland Ave. (side of the Cleo)

Nashville balloons mural, artist: Mobe Oner

1003 Russell St. (side of Boombozz East Nashville)

Google Fiber geometrics mural, artist: Nathan Brown

1012 Woodland St. (on the side of Five Points Pizza)

Five Points murals, artists: Leah Tumerman, Sterling Goller Brown

103 South 11th St. (on the side of and behind Eastside Cycles)

East Nashville Center 615 mural, artist: Folek

626 Main St.

Cactus murals, artist: unknown

N. 7th St. on the alleyway between Main and Woodland streets

The Crying Wolf mural, artist: Denton Burrows, Lauren Asta

823 Woodland St.

Flowers of Walden, artist: Tara Aversa

2909 Gallatin Pk. (side of Walden bar and also inside the bar)

Trailer Park Boys mural, artists: Mobe Oner, Zidekahedron, Folek

1006 Gallatin Ave. (on the side of LabCanna East)

The Athens of the South mural, artist: Mobe Oner

704 Main St. (on the side of Greko Greek Street Food)

Jerry’s Artarama, artist: unknown

713 Main St.

East Nashville sign mural, artist: unknown

311 Gallatin Ave.

Microsoft mural, artist: Bryan Deese

1106 Gallatin Ave.

The Cobra mural, artists: Eastside Murals

2511 Gallatin Ave.

Betor Forever mural, artist: Ronnie Bobal

Gallatin Pike and Carolyn Avenue (on the side of Pocket Monkey Recycling)

Mother Earth mural, artist: Skye Walker x Keep A Breast

500 Gallatin Ave. (on the side of Hair World Beauty Supply)

Mountain Woman mural, artist: Skye Walker

500 Gallatin Ave. (on the side of Hair World Beauty Supply)

“Welcome to Nashville” pig mural, artist: Kim Radford

1306 McGavock Pk. (on the side of Mitchell Delicatessen)

Cheetah mural, artists: Eastside Murals

visible from the parking lot of Stay Golden East

Born in Tennessee mural, artists: Eastside Murals

Woodland and S. 10th streets (Five Points intersection)

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There will always be new murals left to photograph, so I’ll add to this list as I find them. Feel free to drop me a note in the comments highlighting any murals I’ve missed so far!

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"Couldn't be happier" - Loads of Aston Villa fans absolutely buzzing after transfer claim

According to journalist Gregg Evans on Twitter, Tyrone Mings is nearing a return to Aston Villa after the club agreed a £20m deal with Bournemouth.

Hearing some very good news #avfc fans. Villa have agreed a £20m fee with Bournemouth for Tyrone Mings and he’s set to sign in next 48 hours.

— Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) July 7, 2019

Mings starred for the club on loan last term, helping them achieve promotion and win a club-record ten games on the bounce towards the back end of the season.

Therefore this signing could be major for the Midlands outfit after already bringing back two loan players in Anwar El Ghazi and Kortney Hause.

Unsurprisingly, Villa fans were absolutely buzzing with the transfer news as they flocked to Twitter to reveal their delight. One supporter called it absolutely superb and another claimed it would be the most important transfer so far.

A further fan commented that they couldn’t be happier whilst one individual went as far as calling him a new Aston Villa legend.

Mings featured 18 times for the Villans after arriving for a temporary stay in January. Crediting assistant manager John Terry for the move, he won 3 aerial duels per game, making a massive 4.3 clearances every 90 minutes, too.

The 26-year-old also popped up with two goals after initially moving over the winter.

Here’s some of the reaction.

Absolutely superb all we need now is Cahill & Butland ????

— Lee Sweet (@leesweetavfc) July 7, 2019

The… most… important… transfer… so… far… ?? #announcemings

— Chris Wuk (@chris_wuk) July 7, 2019

I’m glad that we are finally getting him back for good get in there happy days. UTV

— Darren Woolley (@DarrenWoolley5) July 7, 2019

Please be true!

— Graham Eva (@GreyEva1) July 7, 2019

Couldn’t be happier!!!! ???

— katiemorganavfc (@avfcfanforever) July 7, 2019

Get in there #AVFC

— Pricey (@STEVEBP1) July 7, 2019

Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please be true #tyronemings #avfc

— Lee Fenwick (@AVFCLee1973) July 7, 2019

Get in … he’s coming home he’s home Mings is coming home ????????

— ann kelly (@annk268) July 7, 2019

Excellent news… A new Aston villa Legend #tyronemings #astonvilla #youbelongatastonvilla #utv pic.twitter.com/T4Rs5Rn2NB

— Elliston Stone (@EllistonStone) July 7, 2019

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Our own Chris Meacham and shop friend Bill Elliston found the podium at the inaugural Carpenter Cross race in Horsham Twp.

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Gary Johnson mulling run for US Senate - CBS News 8 - San Diego, CA News Station

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Gary Johnson mulling run for US Senate - CBS News 8 - San Diego, CA News Station

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Former Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson is considering jumping into the race for the U.S. Senate in New Mexico, raising the profile of a race that Democrats seeking to capture the majority in Congress had seen as a safe seat.

Johnson consultant Ron Nielson told The Associated Press on Friday that the former governor is “strongly considering” running if Libertarian candidate Aubrey Dunn quits the race as expected.

“He is weighing it over right now,” Nielson said. “He doesn’t want to get into a race he can’t win.”

Aubrey Dunn’s son, attorney Blair Dunn, told the AP that his father was dropping out of the race and would release more details on Monday.

Libertarian Party of New Mexico Chair Chris Luchini said it was his understanding that Dunn was quitting and a new candidate would soon emerge. He declined to say if Johnson would be a candidate.

If Johnson, 65, enters the race, he would go against Democratic incumbent Sen. Martin Heinrich and Republican Mick Rich in November.

Democrats had felt Heinrich would have an easy path to re-election in a state that went to Hillary Clinton in 2016. Rich, an Albuquerque contractor, is making his first run for elected office.

Marg Elliston, chair of the Democratic Party of New Mexico, dismissed the possibility of Johnson entering the race. “While Gary Johnson has been off pursuing the national spotlight and his personal ambitions, Martin Heinrich has been on the front lines fighting for New Mexicans,” Elliston said.

Johnson garnered 3 percent of the vote nationally in the 2016 presidential election against President Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. However, Johnson captured more than 9 percent of the vote in New Mexico — a state he led from 1995 to 2003.

During the presidential campaign, Johnson vowed to cut military spending, raising eyebrows in his home state, which relies on its three military bases to help offset its status as one of the poorest states in the nation.

As governor, Johnson was known for vetoing bill after bill before he became a national curiosity for advocating legalized marijuana.

He was nicknamed “Governor Veto” for 700-plus vetoes during his two terms in Santa Fe. Admirers liked his dedication to limiting the size of government. But detractors considered him narrow-minded and incurious about the outside world.

Johnson was born in North Dakota, but his father moved the family to New Mexico when the future governor was 13.

Raised by a school teacher and an accountant for the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs, Johnson founded a construction company while he was still at the University of New Mexico. The firm grew and became a major contractor on Intel’s chip factory in Albuquerque, making Johnson his fortune.

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Tin Pan South offers new songs, stories, collaborations and inspiration | Music

Tin Pan South offers new songs, stories, collaborations and inspiration | Music

Nashville Songwriters Association International on Tuesday ushered in a new edition of the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival, which annually draws in proven and new creative talent like hundreds of moths to a flame. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the multi-genre, multi-venue festival that has long celebrated songwriters as diverse as Lamont Dozier, Art Garfunkel, Carole King, Donna…