Through the end of August, the Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County is serving as host for an exhibit of thirty-two winning photos of the 2008-2009 Scenic Tennessee Photo Contest.
Co-sponsored by The Land Trust of Tennessee, the contest’s theme is “Lands Worth Preserving.”
According to organizers, the purpose of the contest is three-fold: to celebrate Tennessee’s dwindling farmlands and other scenic landscapes, to highlight the role of land trusts in protecting such landscapes and to showcase the photographers’ art in framing these views and capturing their meaning. Marge Davis, vice president of Scenic Tennessee, coordinated the contest.
“Scenic Tennessee has been promoting and advocating for protection of the scenic character of Tennessee, both rural and urban, for over 20 years,” explained Leslee Dodd Karl, president of Scenic Tennessee.
The Heritage Center is located at 225 W. College St. and open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free.
Jennifer Butt, program assistant for The Heritage Center, said the bi-yearly photo contest is an opportunity for those who love Tennessee and the art of photography to highlight the irreplaceable uniqueness of Tennessee and its scenic beauty.
Click here to view entire “Lands Worth Preserving” exhibit
For more information about the contest, visit scenictennessee.org. For more information on the Heritage Center, call (615) 217-8013 or e-mail heritage@mtsu.edu.
