Polk County lands grant for music and crafts at local events over the next year

BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) – Polk County officials say they have landed a state grant that will bring more music to the area.

The money comes from the Tennessee Arts Commission to build artistic programs in local communities.

Polk County will invest the money into booking artists and heritage art demonstrations at several local events.

Specifically, the Copper Country Christmas, the Ramp Tramp and the Benton Christmas Tree Lighting.

They are looking for live musicians plus live demonstrations of crafts like quilting, basket weaving, and blacksmithing.