Paint the Town
An Annual Celebration of Preservation, Culture, and Community
Experience Nashville’s most vibrant preservation event—Paint the Town—where history, creativity, and community come together in an unforgettable evening. Hosted each year in one of Nashville’s coolest historic spaces, this signature gathering features delicious food and drink, spirited fellowship with like-minded supporters, and the excitement of a live auction showcasing unique paintings of beloved historic places, created by local artists.
Nashville’s most vibrant preservation celebration returns as Paint the Town 2026 brings together history, creativity, and community for an unforgettable evening in one of the city’s most distinctive historic spaces. Hosted by Preserve Nashville, this signature event fuels the mission to protect the places that tell Nashville’s story. Save the date, and we'll see you then!
Live Auction Artist Spotlight
Christine Carrier
Nashville-based artist creating coastal-inspired paintings with fresh, contemporary compositions and a refined sense of color harmony. Working from the three primary colors and white, her work blends timeless influence with an unexpected perspective.
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Website:
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Known For: Coastal-inspired work, thoughtful color harmony, and vibrant compositions
Martha Case Nemer
Nashville-based contemporary artist creating vibrant, expressive paintings that celebrate human connection, joy, and everyday moments. Working intuitively with acrylic, mixed media, and bold color, her work blends whimsy, elegance, and emotional depth.
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Website: marthacasenemerart.com
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Instagram: @ArtByMartha
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Known For: Expressive figures, florals, abstract compositions, and rich color and texture
Bitsy Hughes
Nashville artist recognized for engaging cityscapes, florals, and abstract paintings in acrylic on canvas. Her work uses a broad palette of soft and vivid colors inspired by the beauty of everyday surroundings.
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Website: bhughesartworks.com
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Instagram: @bhughesartworks
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Known For: Nashville cityscapes, florals, abstract paintings, and vibrant use of color
Shane Miller
Franklin-based artist creating atmospheric landscapes that explore subconscious emotion through memory-inspired imagery. His work evokes the feeling of a distant dream, using expressive compositions to create scenes that feel both familiar and deeply personal.
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Website: shaneartistry.com
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Instagram: @shane.artistry
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Known For: Atmospheric landscapes, dreamlike compositions, memory-inspired paintings, and emotional storytelling through landscape
Melody Trivisone
Nashville-based artist working from Thompson Station, known for intricately rendered botanical drawings and her celebrated Leaves of Tennessee collection. Her sepia-toned pen-on-paper works are admired for their fine detail, nature-inspired subject matter, and timeless quality.
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Website: melodytrivisonefineart.com | theartofplayingwithflowers.com
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Known For: Botanical illustrations, Leaves of Tennessee, nature-inspired drawings, and fine pen-and-ink work
Why do People Attend and Support?
Paint the Town is more than an event—it’s a catalyst for preserving the places and stories that define Nashville. Attendees join us in painting a brighter, more historic future for our city.
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Nashville’s rapid growth makes our mission more urgent than ever. By attending Paint the Town and supporting Preserve Nashville, we help ensure that our city’s unique stories, neighborhoods, and architecture are protected for generations to come. Your future participation fuels advocacy, education, and hands-on preservation projects, amplifying the impact of every dollar raised. Join us and be part of a movement that sees preservation and progress as vital partners.
