04/04/2026
We're cheering about a new mural downtown🎉 Celebrating all the women that helped build & continuing to build Elizabethton, TN!
Lantern Agent ✨Tayler Nidiffer✨ jumped at the chance to volunteer her downtown salon building wall and it turned out AWEsome. You can't miss it, the first building on the left welcoming you to the historic downtown strip (we're right across the street!)
Read more from Downtown Mainstreet:
🤎 The City of Power Mural 🤎
This new public art piece by the very talented Jon Murrill on the side of Tailored Hair Co. is a beautiful representation of our industrial history and its impact on our community. ⬇️
• Water Powered Mills: Early water-powered mills turned local grain into essential goods, fueling Carter County’s growth and agricultural roots.
• ET&WNC “Tweetsie” Railroad: The Tweetsie Railroad connected Elizabethton to larger markets, driving industry and leaving a legacy still visible today.
• City of Power Sign: A symbol of innovation, the City of Power sign honors Elizabethton’s early leadership in hydroelectric energy.
• “Dottie”: Representing the women of the rayon plants, “Dottie” honors their hard work, courage, and lasting impact on the workforce today.
• Bemberg Rayon Stack: The Bemberg stack stands as a reminder of the textile industry that shaped Elizabethton’s economy and identity.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible project. To the artist Jon for creating a powerful and lasting image in downtown, to Tayler Nidiffer for her dedication to downtown and our heritage, and to the Main Street and City partnership for bringing this project to life.
This City of Elizabethton - Government project was funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission Rural Arts Project Support Grant, Tailored Hair Co, and Main Street Elizabethton.
We hope you enjoy this newest piece of downtown public art showcasing the Old Soul • New Stories that makes our community so special. 🎨🤎
📷: Maypop Media