Dr. Shawn Pitts, founder of Arts in McNairy, is a chiropractor, cultural planner and community arts advocate. Arts in McNairy was founded in 2001 on the principle that participation in the arts is a cornerstone for the development of a healthy community. In this episode, Dr. Pitts shares how his community’s passion for the arts resulted in McNairy County becoming one of the most active and diverse arts communities in the southeast. Their work has resulted in a vital art scene that includes music, literature, visual arts, performing arts and more. For information about Arts in McNairy, visit https://www.artsinmcnairy.com/.

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This episode is sponsored by the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center.