2025 Governor's Arts Awards
- Tennesseans for the Arts
- Oct 17
- 1 min read
2025 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards recipients with Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee at a reception in the Governor’s Residence. Top Row L to R: Colin Reed (The Grand Ole Opry), Sierra Hull, Cristy Dunn, Helen Turner, Deanie Parker, Shawn Pitts, Anne Brown; Bottom Row L to R: Steve Cropper, Lewis Snyder, First Lady Maria Lee, Governor Bill Lee, Paul Brewster, James "Sparky" Rucker. | Photo/Theresa Montgomery
Congratulations to the 2025 Governor's Arts Awards recipients, whose extraordinary talent and leadership remind us why our work matters. Thank you for continually advocating for the arts statewide!
We want to give a special shoutout to Cristy Dunn, Executive Director of Johnson County Center for the Arts, TN4ARTS Board Member, and award honoree, for her artistic excellence and dedication to East Tennessee's creative community. Thank you Cristy, and congratulations on your recognition!
Additional info is available via Tennessee Arts Commission here.
