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Southern Underground Gallery (SUG) is a creative studio and gallery in Leiper’s Fork dedicated to bringing art and community together. Our mission is to create space where people can connect through hands-on workshops, collaborative exhibitions, and one-of-a-kind works by local and in-house artists. From wearable art and custom panels to live classes and youth showcases, SUG is where creativity takes root, expression thrives,

and everyone is invited to take part in the process.

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Current Featured Artist

David Walt

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Welcome to Southern Underground Gallery

Southern Underground Gallery, located in the historic Leiper’s Fork region of Tennessee, is a house of concept — where process and community meet.

We focus on creative community-building through the arts, offering a variety of art classes and workshops across multiple media.

This site represents our physical space — Southern Underground Gallery Studio, located at

4208 Old Hillsboro Road, Suite 6, Franklin, TN 37064.

Here you can sign up for classes HERE, explore upcoming events, or view our gallery of rotating works.

Interested in a custom commission or creative collaboration? Submit your idea through our commission request form HERE

Our gallery features a rotating collection of works created in the studio — from vibrant paintings, photography, prints, jewelry, wood carvings, sculptures, and wearable art. Styles include:

• Contemporary

• Mixed Media

• Representational

• Abstract

• Non-Objective

• Conceptual and more.

Southern Underground Gallery offers a wide range of art classes, workshops, and community sessions for adults and children — including painting, sculpture, paper craft, and conceptual art experiences.

Each class encourages creativity, collaboration, and experimentation — designed to help participants explore art outside the box.

Come visit Leiper’s Fork Art District, where the SUG Studio/Gallery is located. Spend a day immersed in art and creativity, then stay for the region’s full experience — local shops, friendly merchants, great southern cooking, and world-class live music.

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4208 Old Hillsboro Rd Suite 6, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064

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