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Even in a small town, there is a variety of art everywhere you look. Some art is more unique and interesting than others, which is one of the many reasons why I love our small town. The art in this community has a special place in my life because I have grown up in this area; Humphrey’s county was and always will be my childhood. Although many things in Humphrey’s County interest me, some tend to fascinate me more than others. The three pieces of art that interest me the most in this community are Paint Rock, Cherry Bottom, and the train at the City Hall. Paint Rock, a three-dimensional piece of art, is very well known in my community; many people go every year to paint their name or draw on not only the rock, but the road as well. The focal …show more content…

The view, which consist of a huge field and a beautiful background full of trees and houses on a hill, is miraculous. Cherry Bottom is one of God’s many beautiful creations and will make you realize the value of the community you live in. The art in this place is made by the field and the implied line between the field and the trees. The trees take your attention away from the field, but when you look at the trees and field as a whole, it is absolutely stunning. This area is not for sale; it holds a special spot in my community. I am interested in it because it is so astonishing and shows that we do have an alluring community, even though some parts may not be so fascinating. Cherry Bottom is important because it is another factor that helps up make the community that we live in and love. However, this piece of art is not uncommon, but it still makes up a great view in our …show more content…

This train car represents the Waverly train wreck of 1978. This wreck consisted of an explosion and massive fire. A derailed tank car loaded with 2,000 gallons of propane exploded in "a ball of fire", hurling burning bodies into the air and setting downtown Waverly afire. Art with a history is the best kind of art. This piece of art is definitely not for sale, and probably never will be. It marks a day in history; in fact, one that many will never forget. The train car is important in my community because it represents the deaths of many loved ones on the sad day of 1978. The train is one of my many favorite sites because it has a meaning behind it and is held close to many people’s hearts that lost their relatives and loved ones in the unpredictable explosion. In this case, I believe that this piece of art is unique. Many trains explode, but not in Waverly, Tennessee. This terrible accident will forever be

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