1220 Exhibits played a key role in bringing the University of Tennessee’s Homelands Exhibit to life at the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture. Working closely with the museum team, 1220 transformed the exhibition space through custom-fabricated elements enhancing both the storytelling and visitor experience. From the moment guests enter the gallery, they are welcomed by a dramatic entryway and corridor graphics, dimensional acrylic water features, and ceiling-hung fabric panels that evoke the natural landscapes of Tennessee’s Indigenous homelands.

To support and highlight the exhibition’s rich collection of artifacts, 1220 designed and and built a variety of exhibit components which included custom mannequin cases with hand-sculpted dress forms, aluminum HPL pedestals with integrated graphics, and a full suite of artifact mounts and interpretive labels.

Lighting and AV components were seamlessly integrated to enhance the atmosphere without distracting from the content. Each element was tailored to the museum’s vision, resulting in a cohesive and immersive environment. The finished exhibit invites visitors to engage deeply with the histories and contemporary presence of Native Nations in Tennessee.