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Committee approves exterior mural project at Coffee County Library using library funds
Summary
Committee members approved a proposal to install a multi‑panel mural on the Coffee County Library exterior; the project will be paid from library committed funds and costs will not come from county general funds.
Library representatives presented a multi‑panel mural proposal and the committee granted permission to install the artwork on the Coffee County Library exterior, using committed library funds rather than county taxpayer dollars.
Library representatives said they selected Franklin artist Michael Cooper of Murals and More from several applicants; the project includes several themed panels—adventure, nautical, Western, fairy‑tale and a privacy wall that doubles as an illustrated listing of library services. The proposal includes interactive elements for children, such as photo‑op wing‑style open‑books and a shark book return.
Library staff clarified the murals will be paid from committed library funds and will not use county general funds. The committee asked whether the artist had visited the building; staff confirmed the artist had reviewed the building surface and that planned surface repairs have been approved under an exterior painting budget previously authorized by the commission. The committee approved the design and authorized the library to proceed. Commissioners praised the project as revitalizing and eye‑catching.
Motion and vote: Commissioner Hollsworth moved to approve the murals as presented; Commissioner Watkins seconded. The motion passed.
