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Brown County was established as an artist's colony when T. C.
Steele and his wife settled here in the early twentieth century. T. C.
Steele's house, studio and the gardens his wife, Selma, lovingly tended
are preserved as the T. C. Steele State Historic Site, located about 7
miles west of Nashville.
Since its inception as an artist's colony
one hundred years ago,
Brown County has continued to attract painters, potters, sculptors and
musicians. The Brown County Art Guild and Brown County Art Gallery are
just two of many galleries open to the public where the works of the
original Brown County Group, as well as those of contemporary artists
are on display. Many of the galleries also display works of local
furniture makers.
Each October local artists open their studios to the public. A
self-guided driving tour through the gold and russet-hued hills and
valleys allows visitors to view artists at work and makes for a truly
delightful fall weekend.
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Explore the wealth and variety of activities the area has to offer
from shopping to live theater, from hiking to enjoying local galleries.
