Group photo of 4-H students in front of UT mural at Lone Oaks Farm in Hardeman County
Hardeman County, TN

Middleton

Lone Oaks Farm

The 25th mural in the “Everywhere You Look, UT” campaign is positioned on the side of a carriage house at Lone Oaks Farm in Hardeman County. The farm is owned by the UT Institute of Agriculture and administered by UT Extension. Lone Oaks Farm serves as a world-class venue for education, business retreats, special events and family travel and encompasses 1,200 acres of pastures, woodlands and lakes. It also serves as one of UT’s many 4-H centers across the state and is a national model for connecting youth and adults to the land and using the outdoors to encourage a deep appreciation for the land, conservation and agriculture.

 

Promoting the University of Tennessee and branding the farm as a UT property is an important story to tell in rural west Tennessee,” said Ron Blair, director of Lone Oaks Farm. “As visitors leave the farm this message will enforce our presence in changing lives across the region.”

 

Blair said this is a great addition to west Tennessee and truly provides a unique education site for young people. He also said that according to research, children spend about half the amount of time outside than they did 30 years ago, and Lone Oaks Farm provides a great opportunity to teach skills outside.

 

The 60-foot-wide mural on the property was completed in March 2022 and is visible to an estimated 7,500 visitors a year. 

 

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See it for yourself:

Lone Oaks Farm
10000 Lake Hardeman Rd
Middleton, TN 38052

 

Meet the Artist

Painting a 40-foot mural on a metal grain bin in 90-degree heat calls for a special type of artist.

Troy Freeman started his mural painting career while still in high school, painting mascots for his and area schools before advancing to sign painting work for local farmers and then founding his own business.

Free Sky Studios, Inc. is a Springfield, Illinois, based professional mural and sign painting business providing commercial and residential clients with a professional source for quality, creative work. With more than 20 years of experience, Troy focuses on delivering quality service marked with exceptional talent and professionalism in every project.

From a 65-foot corn cob to 4-story Frank Lloyd Wright tribute mural, Troy has the experience and expertise to tackle any location we envision.

Troy Freeman
Owner and Lead Artist
Free Sky Studios, Inc.
freeskystudios.com