Occupational Art

Making a living with art

The Overhill region has many different artists that make a living from their art. These include woodworking, jewelry making, knife making and more!

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Tennessee has a vibrant history of artist that make a living off their craft. From the early days of Appalachian artists making carvings and paintings to modern day wood working with large machines or more detailed jewelry making using powerful rotary tools, the Overhill region is packed with art history and local artists ready to display their work.

Local Artists

5819 Highway 30 Etowah TN 37331
Categories: Gold Smithing
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Musical Artist
207 Stout Street Tellico Plains TN 37385 Cell Phone: 423-253-2794 Website: Faith Willin’ Band
Categories: Bluegrass, Folk, Gospel, Jewelry Making, Music, Occupational Arts, Old Time, Rock
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Photo of Glen Brooks
Knife Maker
P.O. Box 770 Benton TN 37307-0770 Cell Phone: 423-476-6932 Website: Glen Brooks Knives
Categories: Bread Making, Knife Making
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Musical Artist, Artist, Author
186 County Road 255 Athens TN 37303 Work Phone: 423-744-8323 Cell Phone: 423-506-0004
Categories: Author, Choir, Country, Folk, Gospel, Household Art, Journalist, Music, Non-Fiction, Occupational Arts, Wood Working, Woodworking, Written Arts
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Occupational Artist
261 Spring Creek Road Delano TN 37325 Home Phone: 423-263-9856
Categories: Jewelry Making, Mixed Media, Occupational Arts, Oil Painting, Other, Painting, Visual Arts, Water Color
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587 Belltown Road Tellico TN 37385 Work Phone: 423-253-2397 Cell Phone: 423-333-5055 Home Phone: 423-253-2397 Website: Tellico Turnings
Categories: Occupational Arts, Other, Visual Arts, Wood Turning, Woodworking
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Occupational Artist
425 Smitfield Road Tellico Plains TN 37385 Cell Phone: 423-261-2875
Categories: Occupational Arts
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Occupational Artist, Historical Foods
824 Cantrell Place Etowah TN 37331 Cell Phone: 423-368-4220
Categories: Campfire Cooking, Food, Occupational Arts
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Household Artist
191 Lake Road Tellico Plains TN 37385 Home Phone: 423-261-2844
Categories: Household Art, Occupational Arts, Wood Working, Woodworking
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Occupational Artist Handhewn Bowls
111 Ocoee Street Copperhill TN 37317 Home Phone: 423-496-1166 Website: Handhewn Bowls
Categories: Occupational Arts, Wood Turning, Woodworking
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Household Artist
260 Akins Road Tellico Plains TN 37385 Cell Phone: 504-450-5538 Home Phone: 423-650-9074
Categories: Embroidery, Household Art, Jewelry Making, Occupational Arts, Quilting
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Musical Artist, Occupational Artist
745 Topside Drive Etowah TN 37331 Cell Phone: 423-263-7235
Categories: Games & Sport, Jazz, Keyboard, Model Construction, Music, Occupational Arts, Other, Pipe Organ, Visual Arts, Woodworking
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Places to stay near here

FIND COMFORT NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE

The Tennessee Overhill region covers several areas that are full of wonderful places to stay. No matter where you end up, you can rest easy knowing days full of fun and adventure await!

Rodeway Inn

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America’s Best Value

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Green Cove Lodge

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Ducktown Copper Inn

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Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina

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Red Roof Inn

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2 Rivers Campground

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High Country Adventures

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I-75 Campground

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