(WTVF) — A new carousel at The Factory at Franklin will ... "Carousels are a dying art," said Brandy Blanton, the President and CEO of the Circle of Giving non-profit. "Especially ones that ...

There was one art form I never realized existed until the mid ... From the artistic work they turned to fashioning carousel figures including horses, wild animals and mythical creatures like dragons.

Franklin's Ken Means Carousel of Dreams opens after 30 years in the making, featuring 32 hand-carved animals and supporting ... Jets Kesha changes cover art for 'Delusional' single after fan ...

“It’s a piece of art you ride,” Rogers said. There are 52 animals on the carousel, including 40 horses, 4 rabbits, 4 ostriches, a giraffe, a deer, a lion and a tiger, along with two circus ...

"The Crescent Park carousel is a veritable museum of his work." While the carousels, as machines, were works of art in themselves, it's the carving of the animals that has enraptured generations.

For nearly a century, the carousel has delighted visitors of all ages. But decades of wear and tear have taken a toll on both its mechanics and the intricately crafted animals. That’s where ...

Wayne Ketner doesn’t like to talk about himself, so it’s not surprising that few people know that he carves full-size wooden carousel creatures as a hobby. Local carver could create his own ...

This third and final article covers the remaining art of the carousel. Also, at the request of several readers, the mechanics of how the carousel operates are addressed. In addition to carved figures ...

[Photo: doug/Flickr] Of course, figuring out whether something is a work of art requires answering some tricky philosophical questions. Are animals even capable of creating art? And how can we ...

Of course, figuring out whether something is a work of art requires answering some tricky philosophical questions. Are animals even capable of creating art? And how can we tell whether something ...

The carousel, featuring 32 hand-carved animals, opened its doors to the public ... "It's a cherry on top to celebrate Ken's art to have families enjoy this amenity, but also move the needle ...