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Welcome

Bill Shores Frames & Gallery, Inc. has been a fixture in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee since 1944. We specialize in original Chattanooga art and artists, and we do all forms of custom framing. You are invited to stop in to enjoy both the traditions and the changes taking place.

Custom Framing

With good looking, reasonably priced frames available in the discount stores, we believe that something called 'custom' better be unique in design as well as superior in materials and construction. That's why we spend more time in the design process - matching mats and molding to enhance each piece. We enjoy using details like 'fillets' (small frames within the frame) to highlight the image.
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Prints

Our print bins contain surprises - even for us! Featured local artists include Anne Noel Bordash, Randy Griffith, George Little, Joe Mullican, Brent Sanders, Lisa S. Turner and John Wood. Not-so-local artists include Nancy Noel out of Indiana and John Sandridge, Tim Stevenson and Rick Rush from Alabama. We also carry a collection of reprinted antique photographs from Wayne Summerlin. More >>

History

In 1944, Bill Shores, Sr. purchased framing equipment and materials from the Independent Glass Company and opened Bill Shores Frames on West Eighth Street. A sign painter by trade, he continued to keep his hand in both businesses while his wife assisted in the frame shop.

In 1946 Bill Shores, Jr. returned from his tour of duty as a World War II pilot, and joined his father in business. He also continued the tradition of sign painting until 1960. More >>

Featured Artists
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Joanna Lienti

Rachael Creal

Greg Haynes

Jim Hixson

Bob Boyer