March 14: Tinsmith at Sam Davis Home

The March Artist of the Month at the Sam Davis Home Museum Store is tinsmith Allen Ragland of Murfreesboro. He 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 through March 31.

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

The Sam Davis Museum Store is open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission to the historic house and museum is not required for admittance to the museum store. Tours of the museum and 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 459-2341.