Ruthie Cherry began her business as an art consultant in April 2002, having nearly two decades of experience and talent in finding and effectively using art, graphic design and color. As a consultant, she found the right artwork to meet the specific needs, budget and tastes of her clients. 

More than six years ago, when Cherry decided to open a fine art gallery next to the Loveless Café, several of her friends and associates worried that the Motel Shops might not be the right atmosphere for fine art. But she had a vision, and Ruthie Cherry Fine Art opened as an original tenant in the refurbished row of motel rooms in July 2004. Within a year, she had expanded into a second space adjoining the original gallery.

“The relaxed atmosphere out there echoed how I wanted visitors to feel when they came into my gallery,” says Cherry. “I want people to feel comfortable around and really enjoy beautiful works of art. That’s why I chose the tagline ‘At Home with Fine Art.’”

Even as Cherry focused on the works of local artists, she went further and secured regional exclusives to sell paintings from nationally-noted, large-format painter Bob Ransley and from a Russian art importer who personally visits the former Soviet Union to purchase high-quality work.

In October 2010, she again made a major marketing shift back to art consulting and jewelry design from her home studio in Franklin. “The change is in response to the economic slowdown,” says Ruthie Cherry. “I will continue to work with many of the fantastically talented artists previously shown at my gallery but without the demands of a full time retail store. For example, I‘m proud to continue the exclusive representation for Bob Ransley in the Nashville region.”  

Please call with questions or to set an appointment time to see Ransley's, John Cherry's, or the Russian paintings – or to view Ruthie’s one-of-a-kind jewelry selection. Artwork can be shipped at cost if you cannot visit the studio. You are also welcome to send your question via email by clicking the link below. Thank you for visiting.