In this episode we’re joined by a panel of local artists to learn more about the history of murals in Nashville, how things have changed in recent years, and what that means for the future of street art in Nashville. But first, WPLN Morning Producer Alexis Marshall tells us all about her story on a new shared restaurant space in East Nashville.
North Nashville’s ‘Legacy Mural’ Celebrates Historic Figures And The Community’s Future
Community members in North Nashville gathered Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate a new mural on Jefferson Street.
‘Our Neighborhood Is Beautiful’ — Norf Wall Fest Returns To Celebrate North Nashville’s Creative Community
A Nashville muralist hosted a block party called Norf Wall Fest, where painters, artists and musicians gathered with a mission to beautify their neighborhood and celebrate the community.
What Happens When New Building Occupants Aren’t Sure They Want To Keep A Mural Of Police Shooting Victims?
Portraits of four people killed by police loom larger than life on a building just south of downtown Nashville. But new owners faced a choice: keep the mural and alter their renovation plans, or remove it and risk alienating their new neighbors.
‘¡Aqui Estamos!’ New Mural Makes Clear The Essential Role Of Nashville’s Immigrant Construction Workers
Immigrant construction workers are often responsible for building offices and skyscrapers in Nashville, though they rarely get credit. But in a small way, a new mural on Nolensville Pike will show their stamp on the city.
Frist Museum Lends Its Indoor Walls To North Nashville’s Muralists
Listen Along with the population surge in Nashville, there’s been unprecedented growth in public art. If you’ve been to the Gulch lately, you’ve probably seen the line wrapping around the block to take a picture with “the angel wings” — the WhatLiftsYou mural by Kelsey Montague.
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