Private November 6 exhibition celebrates three decades of photography, music, Americana, and road culture in the community Lopez calls home

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Acclaimed photographer and Franklin resident Jo Lopez will present ART • ROAD • CULTURE, a private photography exhibition on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 6-9 p.m. at The Blockhouse at The Factory at Franklin.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Lopez is an American commercial, editorial, and music photographer whose work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. His photography reflects a lifelong connection to music, artists, American culture, and the stories discovered along the road.

ART • ROAD • CULTURE brings together a curated collection of Lopez’s photography – from musicians and artists to motorcycles, automobiles, desert landscapes, roadside Americana, and the people and places encountered throughout his travels.

Together, the images explore the intersection of photography, style, industry, and the American road.

For Lopez, presenting this collection in Franklin carries special meaning. After decades of documenting stories and cultures across the country, he is bringing those experiences together in the community he and his family call home.

The exhibition also celebrates the creative relationships and local partnerships that helped bring the project to life, reflecting the connections between art, storytelling, and community.

THROUGH JO’S LENS

For Lopez, ART • ROAD • CULTURE is more than a collection of individual photographs. Together, the images tell a story shaped by the places he has traveled, the people he has encountered, and the cultures and creative communities that have influenced his work.

“I’ve been sitting on a lot of this work for a long time, and my recent travels through the desert helped connect the pieces and gave me a story I was ready to share,” said Lopez.

“The relationships and creative connections that brought this exhibition together happened organically. Franklin and The Block House felt like a natural home for it.

“After spending so much of my career on the road, there’s something special about bringing these photographs together and sharing them here in Franklin, the place we call home. I hope people spend time with the photographs, feel something, and maybe see a familiar piece of American culture, music, or the open road through a different lens.”

Select exhibited works, photographic prints, and exclusive merchandise will be available for purchase during the evening.

A CREATIVE HOME AT THE BLOCKHOUSE

Located inside The Factory at Franklin, The Blockhouse provides a distinctive setting for the exhibition, bringing together photography, culture, and members of Franklin’s creative community.

“We are thrilled to host the brilliant photography of Jo Lopez at The Block House,” said Matt Fine of The Blockhouse. “Jo’s art is second to none. We are also excited to have his work on display leading up to the event, with a few select prints remaining afterward.”

The exhibition offers invited guests an opportunity to experience Lopez’s work in an intimate setting designed for art, conversation, and connection.

BRINGING ART • ROAD • CULTURE TO LIFE

The exhibition is made possible through creative collaborations with The Blockhouse, Twine Graphics, Stable Reserve, and Chromatics.

Twine Graphics is partnering with Jo Lopez Photography to extend the visual identity of ART • ROAD • CULTURE beyond the gallery walls through printed pieces, merchandise, and a live screen-printing experience during the exhibition.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Jo to bring his photography and vision to life through print and merchandise,” said John of Twine Graphics. “Franklin has such a strong creative community, and we love helping turn an artist’s work into something people can wear, share, and connect with.”

Chromatics joins the exhibition as a creative production partner, supporting the presentation of Lopez’s photographic work.

John Mabry of John Mabry Connects will serve as emcee for the evening, helping bring together the stories, artists, and community connections behind the exhibition.

“I couldn’t be more honored to be part of bringing Jo’s vision to life in Franklin – where art, story, and community all show up in the same room,” said Mabry. “This is what connection is all about.”

CONTINUE THE NIGHT AT STABLE RESERVE

Following the exhibition, invited guests will continue the evening at Stable Reserve, the official ART • ROAD • CULTURE after-show destination in downtown Franklin.

The gathering will feature a special Jo Lopez signature cocktail created in celebration of the exhibition.

“Stable Reserve loves anything that brings people together through art, storytelling, and creativity, so supporting Jo Lopez’s ART • ROAD • CULTURE exhibit felt like a natural fit for us. We’re excited to continue the evening after the exhibit, welcoming guests to Stable Reserve for what we know will be a special night of art, community, and connection in downtown Franklin.”

The collaboration reflects the evening’s larger purpose: bringing people together through creativity, shared experiences, and the stories that connect them.

EVENT DETAILS

ART • ROAD • CULTURE
A Photography Exhibition by Jo Lopez

Friday, November 6, 2026
6-9 p.m.

The Block House at The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Road, Suite 12G
Franklin, Tennessee

Official After-Show
Following the exhibition | 9 p.m.

Stable Reserve
412 Main Street
Franklin, Tennessee

Private Exhibition | RSVP Required

Attendance is by invitation and confirmed RSVP.

ART • ROAD • CULTURE is presented in partnership with The Blockhouse, Twine Graphics, Stable Reserve, and Chromatics.

ABOUT JO LOPEZ

Jo Lopez is an American commercial, editorial, and music photographer whose career spans more than three decades.

His work includes longtime associations with internationally recognized musicians and artists, with photography published in Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New Yorker, and The New York Times.

Beyond music, Lopez has spent years documenting Americana and the changing landscape of the American road – from historic highways and desert landscapes to vintage gas stations, motels, motorcycles, automobiles, and the roadside places that tell the story of American culture.

His photography combines documentary storytelling with commercial craftsmanship, preserving authentic moments in music, people, places, and life on the road.