Jackson nominated for ‘Best City for Street Art’ by USA TODAY 10Best

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WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff,

Jackson, Tenn. — Jackson, Tennessee has been nominated for Best City for Street Art in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, placing the city among the nation’s most creative and visually engaging destinations.

The nomination recognizes Jackson’s growing public art movement, which has transformed walls, streets, and shared spaces into vibrant storytelling canvases. Over the past year, large-scale murals and artistic installations have not only enhanced the city’s landscape, but also highlighted the voices, history, and culture that make Jackson unique.

Voting is now open and USA TODAY 10BEST readers will be voting on their favorites, once per day, until ballots close on Monday, February 16th at 11:59am EST. The top 10 cities, as selected by readers nationwide, will be announced on Wednesday, February 25 at noon EST.

Supporters can cast their vote for Jackson at:
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-city-for-street-art-2025/jackson-tennessee/

In 2024, the City of Jackson partnered with Our Jackson Home to launch a focused public art initiative aimed at revitalizing public spaces and strengthening community connection. The program places artists at the center of the creative process, encouraging them to tell Jackson’s story through bold, accessible, and meaningful works of art.

This growing collection of murals and installations reflects Jackson’s commitment to creativity, placemaking, and cultural expression, inviting residents and visitors alike to experience the city through a fresh and colorful lens.

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