Visit Bell Buckle for art and music this weekend

Known throughout the South for its renowned artists and fun festivals, Bell Buckle plays host once again to the first Bell Buckle Art and Music Gallery on Sept. 14-16. The festival will showcase juried artists of North America in the fields of wood turning, ceramics and glass. They will compete for prizes totaling $3,000 for the best in each class.

Bell Buckle Art Gallery owner and wood worker, Bob Crutcher, is sponsoring the festival. He has 34 years experience as a contemporary furniture maker, and has numerous national awards to his credit.

The show will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept.. 16. Tickets for the show are $25 per family or $10 per person, which includes admission for the entire three-day show and a horse drawn wagon ride.

Live demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the festival, and on Saturday, Miss Tennessee will be on hand for photos and autograph from noon to 4 p.m. Performances on Saturday will include Dixie Delights and an evening performance by Exile. Tickets for exile are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike will be performing Sunday at 2 p.m.. Food will be provided by the bell Buckle Cafe.

Enjoy fine art and superb music all in the historic town of Bell Buckle, where art can be seen and heard. For more information and reservations, call the Bell Buckle Art Gallery at 931-389-0004.