Thanks to a generous donation, Jefferson Street has started to look a little brighter.
Saturday, Healthy Tennessee and United Healthcare Community Plan of Tennessee held a free health fair.
TODAY: Healthy Tennessee (@DrMannyHT), and @jumpnashville host a free health fair on Jefferson St in N. #Nashville pic.twitter.com/UYAO2HpIlt
— Alex Brown (@BrownEAlex) August 20, 2016
While people took advantage of free health screenings, United Healthcare also donated $15,000 to the "Jefferson Street United Merchant Partnership" to revitalize the area and create murals.
The first of many murals to be created by Norf Art Collective was unveiled Saturday.
UHC TN presents $15k grant for community revitalization & creation of murals, including this by Norf Art Collective pic.twitter.com/hE8YxqEgd6
— Alex Brown (@BrownEAlex) August 20, 2016
Norf Art Collective murals have been known for bringing to life the social issues, as well as cultural and historical characteristics, of neighborhoods.