Farming and education go hand in hand at Smith Farm in Ooltewah, making the popular 800-acre farm northeast of Chattanooga a fitting backdrop for the mural campaign.
The 60-foot mural is scheduled for paint Monday, on the roof of a barn that doubles as an outdoor classroom for school field trips and children’s activities in Hamilton County. Hamilton is the 50th county to receive a campaign mural.
The farm’s connections to UT run deep, and farm owners Aubie Smith and Michelle Bettis Smith say they wanted to honor the legacies of their families’ roots in teaching that now extend to their farm. They are both graduates of UTC and work for Hamilton County Schools while running the ... (click for more)