No doubt, Nashville’s street art scene has grown tremendously over the years + you can find locals and tourists snapping selfies in front of murals all across town.
While some of these works of art are strictly for fun, others have meaningful messages behind them — and today, we’re sharing 6 of them with you, all broken down by neighborhood. 🎨
Lee Estes Silo | Artist: Guido Van Helten
Neighborhood: The Nations, 1407 51st Ave.
Nashville native and avid volunteer, Lee Estes is depicted on an old silo in The Nations neighborhood. Lee grew up in The Nations and was known for his service with underprivileged families. Two children from the community center he served at are on the additional side of the silo.
I Believe in Nashville | Artist: Adrien Saporiti
Neighborhood: 12th South + Various Locations, 917 Woodland St., 2702 12th Ave S., 1402 Clinton St.
The “I Believe in Nashville” murals have become the anthem for Nashvillians. The first of these landmark murals were painted after the 2010 flood to depict the strength of the community. The mural located on the side of Basement East withstood an EF-3 tornado and was left standing while much of the building was in disrepair.
Spread Love | Artist: Project 615
Neighborhood: The Nations, 1404 51st Ave. N.
Sharing love — the Nashville way — encourages everyone to make the city a little kinder. This mural serves as a reminder to keep sharing the goodness that makes Nashville such a wonderful place to live.
Juno Frankie Pierce | Artist: Anthony Billups + Olasubomi Aka-Bashorun
Neighborhood: North Gulch, Frankie Pierce Park, 130 Lifeway Plaza
The Gulch’s newest park, Frankie Pierce Park, includes murals honoring the park’s namesake. As a Black women’s suffrage movement leader, Juno Frankie Pierce worked to improve conditions for Black women in the area.
Seeds: Miss Wynta-Amor Rogers | Artist: Cymone Wilder + Sarah Painter
Neighborhood: Marathon Village, 1414 Clifton Ave.
This mural, a part of Walls for Women, was inspired by a Nashville writer named Kristin Luna + was created in honor of the anniversary of 100 years of women’s suffrage. This state-wide project shares five murals in as many towns — McMinnville, Knoxville, Maryville, Tullahoma, and Nashville. Our city’s artwork showcases 7-year-old Wynta-Amor Rogers, and is meant to be a reminder to amplify women’s voices.
Dolly’s Imagination Library | Artist: Kim Radford
Neighborhood: Downtown Nashville, 700 Broadway
Hume-Fogg Magnet School in Downtown Nashville is sharing their love of Dolly Parton and recognizing her contributions to literacy and education through this artwork. Dolly has gifted 150 million+ books to children across the world through her organization, Imagination Library.
