The Davis Building, in downtown Maryville TN, was once the location of the historical Davis Printing Company. After their close, the building and alleyway alongside it fell victim to neglect and wear of time. Years ago the Davis Building was sold in sections and split into offices, apartments, and studios adopting its new title as the Davis Lofts. Even after extensive renovations, the exterior of the building as well as the alleyway are still victims of vandalism. Although this walkway alongside Cusick St. is traveled infrequently, those who do pass through witness a neglected alley riddled with the unsightly scars of amateur graffiti.

As the years progress, the walkway becomes more a detraction to visitors, residents and community members. The Downtown Mural Project proposal is to adopt this forgotten alleyway and create a place for local artist to express themselves in the format of a collaborative mural that the Blount County community can appreciate. Public art is scarce in Downtown Maryville and throughout the city itself. This will give local professionals a canvas to present s contemporary mural that reflects the evolving state of culture through art. Given that art, artists, and our city are always