Along the main drag in Hermitage is a classic American cuisine restaurant called Nadeen’s Hermitage Haven. And it has one of Hermitage and Donelson’s relatively small group of murals. There is certainly outdoor art on the east side of Davison county, from funny sculptures to community murals to local shoutouts. But its outdoor art scene is growing a little more slowly than in the Nashville core – not as many tourists, lots of chain businesses, and these neighborhoods being much more residential than the core are the main reasons. Nadeen’s is a local business, and they hired Brandon Donahue, a fellow TSU professor as I must always mention, to bring art to their walls. I must confess that I moved some furniture to make this picture possible. While the blue furniture fades into the mural, the yellow furniture (see below) does not. Of course I put it back! So head out to the far east side, as there is indeed art out there to be found if you keep your eyes open.
Located at 3410 Lebanon Pike. There is parking on-site, though if Nadeen’s is open, it’s likely to have cars parked in front of the mural, so check the hours. There are signs on the door warning you not to park at the market next door. Grab some grub and enjoy the art!
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