Hunter Museum/Bessie Smith Cultural Center

Built on a ninety-foot limestone bluff overlooking the Tennessee River and comprised of a 1905 classical revival mansion, a low-slung 1970s building and a 2005 contemporary structure, the Hunter Museum of American Art showcases 100 years of architecture and houses the finest collection of American art in the Southeast. The collection of the Hunter Museum spans the history of American art from the colonial period to the present day, and covers a wide variety of media including painting, sculpture, contemporary studio glass, and crafts.
 
Lunch Options:
 
Homemade Turkey – No deli slices here! Our slow-roasted, hand pulled turkey is topped with provolone cheese and seasonings with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard on the side
Classic Italian – Our classic Italian is made with premium Genoa salami, capocollo ham, prosciuttini ham, provolone cheese and seasonings with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard on the side BBQ Turkey Salad – A little bit sweet, a little bit savory! Mixed greens topped with slow-roasted, hand pulled turkey,  crispy cheddar onions, diced tomatoes, corn & black bean salsa, and drizzled with BBQ sauce with chipotle ranch on the side.
Vegetarian Turkey – Gobble up this vegetarian favorite made with sliced Worthington brand vegetarian turkey and provolone cheese with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard on the side