Tin smith exhibits work at Sam Davis Home

The March Artist of the Month at the Sam Davis Home Museum Store is Allen Ragland of Murfreesboro. Ragland is a tin smith who makes decorative items such as chandeliers as well as everyday items such as cups, bowls and coffee pots. His work will be on display in the Sam Davis Museum Store until March 31.

“We are so pleased to have Mr. Ragland choose the Sam Davis Home to show his wonderful tin work,” said Bethany Hawkins, executive director. “He has been a friend of the Sam Davis Home for many years and we are happy to be showcasing his beautiful artwork.”

A special reception will be held on March 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sam Davis Visitors Center. Ragland will be on hand to tell about his work and meet visitors. He will also be displaying some of his antique smithing equipment. The reception is open to the public at no charge.

The Sam Davis Home Museum store is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the historic house and museum is not required for admittance to the museum store. Tours of the new museum and the historic house cost $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for children ages 6-12.

The Sam Davis Home is located at 1399 Sam Davis Road in Smyrna. For more information, call 615-459-2341.