TENNESSEE SALUTE
Tennessee Statehood Day is Thursday, recognizing the date, June 1, 1796, that the state was made official 227 years ago. The Tennessee State Museum, the Tennessee State Library & Archives and the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville are planning a day of free events. They include Tennessee-themed storytime with Miss Tennessee America Lauren Dickson and Miss Tennessee Cosmos Amanda Bell; a keynote lecture from the museum’s chief curator, Richard White; print shop demonstrations; highlight tours and a scavenger hunt for state symbols. Visitors also will be treated to cupcakes. For schedules, visit tnmuseum.org/statehood, sos.tn.gov/tsla/statehoodday and tnstateparks.com.
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ATHENS ARTS CENTER — 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. “Art From the Hart,” by Chattanooga’s Hart Gallery artist collective, through June 23. athensartscouncil.org