About The District Gallery
Welcome! The District Gallery & Framery, located in the heart of the Bearden area in Knoxville, represents the work of local, regional, and national fine artists and craftsmen. With fine art ranging from traditional landscape paintings to abstract expressionist work, photography and mixed media, we are pleased to accommodate traditional and contemporary tastes alike. The art gallery also carries pottery, sculpture, blown glass, artisan jewelry, fiber wearables, home accents, unique gifts and more. Gallery services include professional art consultations, delivery and installation.
With over 25 years of custom framing expertise, owner and master framer Jeff Hood is pleased to offer the finest quality in creative custom picture framing and display solutions for the home or business. Framing services include custom picture framing, professional art restoration and frame restoration, design consultations, delivery and installation.
The District Gallery & Framery proudly serves residential and commercial clients as well as designers. We offer both residential and corporate art consulting services.
Jeff & Denise Hood
Owners, The District Gallery
Jeff and Denise Hood opened The District Gallery in 2010 with a dream of creating more than just an art gallery—they wanted to create a space where people feel welcome, inspired, and at home.
As a family-owned business, our greatest joys are our community, and the relationships we’ve built through this gallery. We love being the connection between the incredible artists we represent and the collectors that get to live with their work.
We believe art has a special way of speaking to people. The right piece can bring beauty, joy, comfort, meaning, and inspiration into everyday life. There’s something powerful about being with art that moves you.
Jeff brings years of experience in custom framing along with a deep love of art and frame history. He genuinely enjoys helping people understand not just the artwork itself, but the story, craftsmanship, and presentation behind each piece.
We’ve always wanted this gallery to feel experiential—a place where you can slow down for a bit. Come in, have a coffee or tea, sit for a while, and have a conversation with us. Whether you’re a longtime collector or just beginning to explore art, there’s a place for you here.
More than anything, we want The District Gallery to feel like a place of connection—between art and people, artists and collectors, and neighbors and friends.
Jeff
Denise's Husband
Hand Tools or Power Tools?
Hand Tools
Workshop Music or Workshop Silence?
Music!
Most used emoji?
What’s a moji?
Denise
Jeff's Wife
Running late or Annoyingly Early?
Always Late
Coffee or Tea?
Dark Magic Coffee
Most used emoji?
🙄
Meet the Team
Cierra Cutshaw
Art Consultant
Statement Piece or Gallery wall?
Gallery Wall. The more eclectic, the better
Cats or Dogs?
Cats
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🤷♀️
Caroline Hood
Designer
Color or Neutrals?
Always Color
Beach or Mountains?
Only Beach
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🐸
Kayla Gooch
Framing Designer
Salty or Sweet?
Hundred percent sweet!
Morning Bird or Night Owl?
Definitely a Night Owl
Most used emoji?
😂
Jenna Mitchell
Gallery Coordinator
Cinema or Theater?
Theater
Fall or Spring?
Ahhhh, Fall
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💅
Alice Foster
Gallery Assistant
Stay in and cook or dinner out?
Definitely not cooking
Sew or Knit?
Sew
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♥️
Nathan Schultz
Framing Specialist
Coke or Pepsi?
Pepsi
Measure Twice or Figure It Out As You Go?
Measure Twice, Cut Once!
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😘
Grayson Dagnan
Framing Specialist
Rock or Country?
Rock
Coffee or Tea?
Coffee, black
Most used emoji?
I don’t use emojis
Matthew Baumgart
Framing Specialist
Star Wars or Star Trek?
Star Wars
Planes or Trains?
Oh, Trains
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👀
Bennett Cain
Framing Assistant
College Sports or Pro?
College
Salty or Sweet?
Sweet
Most used emoji?
😂