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Name: Howard J. Kittell
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Author: Howard J. Kittell, President & CEO

Remembering Bill Maddox

We remember our old friend, Bill Maddox, who died Thursday morning in a local nursing home. Bill was 91 years old, a lifelong painter and teacher. Bill was passionate about art and especially pleinair painting. He was a longtime member of the Chestnut Group and the Tennessee Art League. Bill was quietly present at most “wet paint parties” and at Open Studio on Monday mornings at Southgate Studio. We remember him with fondness and a few smiles about the many times he and his little red truck got lost while trying to find the designated painting spot. Visitation will be at the Woodlawn Funeral home on Thompson Lane from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 31 and the funeral is scheduled for 2:30 PM on Monday April 1 at Woodlawn. His only remaining family members are a niece and nephew and their children.

On behalf of the Andrew Jackson Foundation, it is my honor to provide these comments of endorsement of The Chestnut Group. We have worked with TCG twice in recent years; both times have been successful, outstanding experiences.

The members – artists, volunteers and staff – are exceptionally talented in their individual roles and committed to producing high-quality plein air art that captures the essence of Middle Tennessee.

The scenes of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage that the TCG artists have produced offer fresh and beguiling perspectives of this National Historic Landmark.

Howard J. Kittell, President & CEO Andrew Jackson Foundation | Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

The Chestnut Group celebrates Tennessee’s immense natural blessings through painting. People are transported to wild and beautiful places by the Chestnut Group’s talented artists.

The Cumberland River Compact is so grateful to the painters for capturing and recording this beauty. Their paintings help us communicate the importance of our work. Their art shows are always a fun event that draw new as well as established art collectors. We are grateful for the Chestnut Group!

Mekayle Houghton, Executive Director CUMBERLAND RIVER COMPACT

The Chestnut Group has been a partner with us at Radnor Lake State Natural Area over the past 10+ years. I have and continue to be very grateful for their efforts on several fronts, including the donation of their time and talents to help us highlight the value of scenic places such as Radnor Lake, the plant life and wildlife that reside there and perhaps most importantly helping create a "sense of place" for millions of park visitors through their efforts. I look forward to working with the Chestnut Group and Friends of Radnor Lake this year as we close in on our fall 2017 event to continue that effort and look forward to working with them for many years to come

Steve Ward, Park Manager Radnor Lake

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