Brownsville, Tennessee, the hometown of Tina Turner, will install a statue commemorating the late singer’s accomplishments
A memorial in honor of Tina Turner is currently being planned by the local government of her hometown in Brownsville, Tennessee.
The city’s mayor, Bill Rawls Jr., recently spoke with him TMZ and said he planned to have a statue of the late hitmaker installed in her memory and that he had already received support from local leaders.
The statue of Turner, who died earlier this week at age 83, was likely to be placed in Brownsville’s Heritage Park, not far from Carver High School, which she attended during her teenage years.
Mayor Rawls also made a statement to the outlet to speak about what the project would mean for Brownsville residents.
“When Tina took the stage, it belonged to her. We want this image to represent that passion,” he said.
In Her Memory: A memorial in honor of Tina Turner is currently being planned by the local government of her hometown in Brownsville, Tennessee; she is seen in 2019
He then briefly discussed the impact the late hitmaker had on the residents of her hometown.
“Tina was an inspiration to the whole world… She showed the people of Brownsville where you start, your own story of where you end up,” he said.
The Tina Turner Museum, which is dedicated to her life and work, is also located in Brownsville.
Mayor Rawls has not provided a timeline or expected installation date for the monument.
Turner died Wednesday at her home near Zurich, Switzerland.
The artist, who was battling various ailments at the time of her death, succumbed to natural causes.
The hitmaker’s publicist, Bernard Doherty, issued a statement indicating that the singer’s impact on the music industry would be long-lasting.
“With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” he said via The independent.
In the future: The city’s mayor, Bill Rawls Jr., recently spoke to TMZ and said he was planning to place a statue of the late hitmaker in her memory and has already received support from local leaders; she is seen in 2018
Memorabilia: The Tina Turner Museum, which is dedicated to her life and work, is also located in Brownsville
Dear Deceased: Turner passed away on Wednesday at her home near Zurich, Switzerland; she is seen in 2019
Turner spoke The protector just a month before her passing and discussed how she would like to be remembered.
She stated that she wanted her fans to look back on her “as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” As a woman who showed other women that it’s okay to strive for success on their own terms.”
The late songwriter also talked about getting older and staying cheerful during her later years.
“This is life’s full adventure and I embrace and accept each day with what it brings,” she said.