Tuesday, August 2, 2016 8:35 am

The Monster of Hayden's Ridge is the second book by local author Billy Plant. In this offering Plant draws on his previous experience as a land surveyor and his current occupation as a consulting utility forester (work which carries him throughout the surrounding area, including Cannon County) to paint a picture of the Tennessee countryside and examine the challenges of people living in rural areas. Plant and his wife are part of a bluegrass quintet called the Accidental Trio. His previous book, A Guide to Cedar Glades and Common Appalachian Wildflowers was distributed by the University of Tennessee Press.

The White Oak Craft & Gift Shop features craft and fine artists from Middle Tennessee. From wood to clay, iron to textiles, note cards to paintings, jewelry to books, you can find an ever changing array of gift, decorative, and collectible items.

The Arts Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, just west of the town of Woodbury, approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro, Manchester, and McMinnville and one hour southeast of Nashville. The Berger Gallery is free and open to the public. Office hours are 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information check our website at www.artscenterofcc.com or call 615-563-(ARTS) 2787.