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Sylvan Heights Neighborhood Association Receives FY24 Metro Arts Thrive Award for Mural on CSX Underpass at 37th Ave North

The Sylvan Heights Neighborhood Association is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded an FY24 Metro Arts Thrive Award for a mural on the CSX underpass at 37th Ave North and Sentinel Drive. In collaboration with renowned Nashville muralist Stephen Sloan, we’re excited to bring this project to life. Stephen’s exceptional talent makes him the perfect partner for this endeavor.

We are grateful to Metro Arts for this opportunity to bring vibrant public art to our neighborhood, enhance the beauty of our community, and foster meaningful community engagement.

The vision for this mural originated in 2020 with SHNA Executive Committee Member Mary Breen, who spearheaded a journey involving extensive research, overcoming bureaucratic challenges, and securing funding. After close collaboration with CSX Transportation, Inc. to satisfy their requirements, we received final approval in 2023 to bring this mural to life.

The mural will be on the walls of both sides of the railroad underpass.

Above is the mural design by Stephen Sloan.

As requested by CSXT, the “steps” on each side of the approach will also be painted. This will bring awareness to the low height of the bridge and narrow passageway. The top 2 steps will not be painted so we can maintain the required distance from the tracks.