- Nathaniel Harris poured his hard work and savings into his Jefferson Street business, which has thrived for 35 years and counting.
- His framing business and gallery was honored with a historic market in 2023.
- Harris died this week. He is remembered for his love of art, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to his community.
When he opened his business, people laughed.
Now, more than 35 years later, Nate Harris’ creation is a Jefferson Street fixture. Woodcuts Gallery and Framing offers custom framing services for customers, while fulfilling commercial orders for Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University and other organizations and showcasing the work of Nashville artists.
The North Nashville gallery, though, will have to continue without its original owner, who poured everything he had into the business. Harris died this week.
“I will miss him as a boss, and as a friend,” said longtime employee Jean Corder, who was at the shop Tuesday. Corder has worked at Woodcuts since the year after it opened in 1987.