02/12/2026
The arts are more than entertainment — they are an investment in our community.
Here in Lake County and across rural West Tennessee, arts programming strengthens local businesses, supports working artists, increases tourism, enhances education, and preserves the cultural heritage of the Reelfoot Lake region. Events like the Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival create economic opportunity while bringing families, seniors, youth, and visitors together through shared creative experiences.
Public support for the arts makes this possible.
One meaningful way you can show that support is by purchasing the Tennessee Arts Specialty License Plate. Proceeds from this plate directly fund arts programs and grants across all 95 Tennessee counties — including rural communities like ours.
When you choose the Arts plate, you are helping to:
• Provide professional opportunities for artists
• Expand access to arts education and cultural programming
• Strengthen local economies through arts tourism
• Preserve Tennessee’s unique artistic heritage
• Ensure rural communities continue to have access to high-quality arts experiences
What better way to tell the world you support the arts than with an Tennessee Arts Commission Arts Plate? Simply visit your county clerk’s office to swap your current plate — tag fees are prorated, so you don’t have to wait until renewal.
We encourage our community members and public officials to continue supporting public investment in the arts. The impact is real — and it benefits us all.
Learn more at https://tnspecialtyplates.org/ or contact your local county clerk’s office to get yours today.
Lake County residents may go to the following link: https://lakecountytn.gov/government/county-court-clerk
