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Nashville’s a finalist in national ‘Best City for Street Art’ poll

Nashville is one of 20 cities nominated for its street art scene.

An alleyway decorated with string lights overhead and a colorful butterfly mural on the left wall.

Stroll Printers Alley under the string lights. | Photo via @one_nashville

Nashville’s murals are receiving recognition, with the city earning a nomination in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best City for Street Art.”

The 615 is one of 20 cities vying for the title, alongside Jackson, TN, and places like Atlanta, Austin, and Portland. Readers can vote once a day through Monday, Feb. 17 to help move Nashville up on the leaderboard and decide the winners.

Here are just a few reasons why we’re sure Nashville made the cut:

  • Murals are everywhere — just consult our guide featuring 35+ vibrant works of art.
  • We have 20+ sculptures that double as bike racks.
  • Events like Artville add new murals to Wedgewood-Houston and Chestnut Hill every fall.

If you want to strike another chord, four Nashville museums are competing for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Music Museum” — see where the vote stands.

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