Arts in McNairy's wildly successful public art initiative began as a way to pay homage to the depths of the region's musical roots. Artist Brian Tull's midcentury photorealism was a perfect compliment to AiM's creative placemaking goals. Tull's first mural, Rockabilly Highway Mural, was completed in 2009, receiving an avalanche of media attention and touching off The Rockabilly Highway Revival sponsored by the McNairy County Chamber of Commerce. A second mural, Rockabilly Highway Mural II, commissioned in 2012, was equally popular with locals and visitors alike. 

Today, as a featured destination in the Tennessee Music Pathways program, downtown Selmer attracts cultural tourist from around the globe. AiM's approach to public art is also considered a model for rural placemaking. The musically themed murals and Trail of Music Legends markers offer a satisfying sense of place, beauty, interest and authentic musical heritage to the McNairy County seat. 

In 2022, AiM announced the addition of a third culturally themed mural in celebration of the organization's 20th Anniversary. See the request for proposals here, and check this page often for updates on a brand new mural coming in 2023!