SHOW ENTRANCE

Tradition Refined

Inspired by classic American architecture woven throughout the South and along the East Coast, the 2026 Antiques & Garden Show entry begs guests to step into a foyer of timeless luxury. Designed by Roger Higgins of R. Higgins Interiors and featuring the craftsmanship of James Dunn of Vintage Millworks, the entry is home to a curated assortment of décor, antiques and florals celebrating the traditions of American design.

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R. Higgins Interiors

Vintage Millworks

Roger Higgins

R. Higgins Interiors

Roger Higgins’ highly refined style springs from a gifted imagination, perfectly coupled with a deep appreciation for the classic elements of architecture. He has an uncanny knack for making surprising design choices that still feel effortless and inevitable, once assembled in context. At the outset of any project, Roger begins by focusing on one deceptively simple question: What is right for this house? By marrying his own singular instinct with the personalities and lifestyles of the home’s occupants, a vision materializes into a beautiful reality.

After graduating from Tennessee Wesleyan College, Roger majored in historic preservation design at O’More College of Design before establishing R. Higgins Interiors with Ann Shipp in 1994. With her incredible attention to detail and boundless energy, Ann oversees all aspects of the business. Her extensive list of resources, references and goals is legendary among all who know her. “Our clients provide us a massive level of trust,” Ann said. “Each project is different, of course, and tells its own story in the end. Roger has a way of finding and developing that story so that each house feels entirely unique.”

James Dunn

Vintage Millworks

In 1987, James founded Vintage Millworks, focusing the organization and team of craftsmen on design and fabrication of custom architectural millwork. Primary objectives were, and continue to be utilizing appropriate materials, techniques, application, proportion, and design.

Inspired by early childhood experiences on his Grandparents’ farm in rural Michigan, his youthful vision of sustainable living would incorporate reclaimed old growth lumber from salvaged barns and house parts into new classical architectural millwork, cabinetry, and furniture.

As a craftsman, formally trained in crafting fine furniture, cabinetmaking and boatbuilding, James settled in middle Tennessee in 1975 to pursue his passion of becoming a self-supporting artisan. The love of classical architecture, beautiful landscapes, garden design and their effects on the human condition continue to inspire and guide his principles and his life’s work.

Primary Contributors

additional Contributors

TODD BREYER ESTATE AND GARDEN DESIGN
Keivan Woven Arts
OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES: Architectural and landscape lighting

Comprehensive Show Garden Lighting Design By

Chris Lisle, CLLD LLC

CLLD is a concert production (lighting, set, video) design company serving national touring acts, corporate events and special events. We also handle the production management of events of any scale – from clubs to festivals to stadiums.

Owner and production designer Chris Lisle is a native Nashvillian with over 27 years’ experience in the entertainment industry. Some of Chris’ present and past clients include: Robert Plant, Jason Aldean, Judah and the Lion, Miranda Lambert, One Republic, Dave Koz, Danny Gokey, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Peter Frampton, Nick Carter, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Chris Young, Jennifer Nettles, Lee Brice, Kip Moore, Chase Rice, Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, IEBA, Sara Evans, Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Phil Vassar, The Recording Academy (Grammy’s), and many more.

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