Tennessee Vacation - Music and Arts : Crafts

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Tennessee is famous for its natural beauty, but natives know that the state is a visual feast in other ways. Flood your senses with the best our museums have to offer then splurge a little on yourself and take home something wonderful from one of our many galleries and art districts.

Dip in and drink deep from the wellspring of Tennessee's arts and crafts heritage. Discover hidden treasures in craft communities, shops, studios and galleries throughout the state. Travel to arts and crafts fairs, learn a new skill at one of our fine craft schools, or just indulge your desire to see beautiful, handmade works.

Take home a treasure to cherish. Shop for fine crafts and see artists at work in their studios. Our artisans and craft communities offer a wide variety of beautiful, handmade products that capture the artistic history and vision of the state. View all....

Whether your taste runs to contemporary, primitive or somewhere in between, Tennessee's galleries have works of art that capture both the heart and the eye. You'll find collections of both decorative and functional arts and fine crafts to delight and inspire.

No matter the season, crafts and the festivals that celebrate them around in Tennessee. Whether your taste runs to traditional or whimsical, you'll find something that fits your style.

Learn a new skill to float your boat at one of Tennessee's unique craft schools. Carve a carousel horse, build your own boat, or delve into a time-honored craft tradition. Develop your skills in wood- or metalworking, painting, glasswork, clay and more. Take a piece of Tennessee's artistic heritage home in your own hands.

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Tennessee is famous for its natural beauty, but natives know that the state is a visual feast in other ways. Flood your senses with the best our museums have to offer then splurge a little on yourself and take home something wonderful from one of our many galleries and art districts.

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