Marketplace

Welcome to Marketplace where entrepreneurs showcase their goods, crafts, and services. The Arc of Tennessee encourages everyone to support individuals who want to work and earn money. We also advertise used equipment, supplies, etc.

Entrepreneurs

Birdhouses and Feeders, Aluminum Can Recycling

Joey Williams is supported through a MicroBoard. He lives in the Nashville area and enjoys making and selling birdhouses and feeders. Prices start around $20 but are negitiable. Joey also picks up and recycles aluminum cans. If you would like to make a purchase or donate your aluminum cans to Joey, call him at 615-342-9589.

Paintings, T-shirts, Bookmarks, Mouse Pads, Tote Bags and More

Bernadette Resha is a very well-known artist. She paints beautiful pictures and has them put onto all kinds of gifts and products such as cards, posters, etc. She sells original stretched vanvas paintings also. Visit her website, call 615-665-1936 or E-mail to place an order.

Potholders

Making potholders is something that Downey Gordon loves to do. He loves to sort the colors and make the decision about what combination of loops will work for each potholder. He likes making money for his craft. Prices are negotiable. Call Oneida Russell at 615-888-2423 or 615-268-6448 to place an order.

Pet Treats

Joshua Slayton and his family started Joshua's Pet Treat Bakery so that he would have employment when he graduated from high school. After the first year, it grew into a place where self-advocates come and learn job skills. Their pet treats are delicious and come in many varieties. Visit Joshua's Pet Treat Bakery Store to order online.

Photographs of Flowers

Luke Randall enjoys taking close ups of beautiful flowers. Prices are negotiable for his colorful, framed work. To order contact Luke at 615-713-0587 or E-mail.

Pressure Washing

Anthony Harrison has his own business pressure washing houses, decks, driveways, fences, etc. His prices are very reasonable. He is insured for liability. He lives in Davidson County but could travel at a negotiated fair price. Contact him at 615-568-6824.

Seven Days at Oak Valley

Dr. Ruthie-Marie Beckwith is author of this mystery novel that takes place in East Tennessee in 1978. It can be ordered from ABQ Press. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find it. Ruthie-Marie Beckwith is a long time ally to self-advocacy groups in Tennessee and across the country. Help support Ruthie by joining the Seven Days at Oak Valley Facebook Group.

Flower Pens

Lyndsey's Flower Pens are a great way to brighten a room, a desk, an office, a waiting room, a hospital room, etc. Plus, visitors will be less likely to accidentally take your pen if it has a big flower attached to it! They make great gifts for Secretaries Day, teachers, or anyone who uses a pen! Flower Pens are also great as party favors or giveaways. The price is $15.00 for a vase with 6 flower pens, or you can buy the pens individually for $2.00 each.You can order by calling Lyndsey’s mom, Sharon, at 901-481-0896; or by e-mailing Lyndsey at  lyndsey.gill@comcast.net.

Jazz for the Eyes Paintings

Art is Jerry's passion. He began painting in 1980. He not only found a meaningful hobby but also a much-needed emotion release. He paints with both water-color and acrylic. He has a surreal, abstract style in which color and shape randomly collide to purposefully express raw, murky emotion as well as joyous freedom. Website: http://www.jerryadams.net.

Equipment and Supplies Available

Used Hewlett Packard Printers and Dell Computers - Used models 5si and 8000P printers and Dell desktop computers available to self-advocates or local chapters of The Arc. Contact Carrie Hobbs Guiden.