Tina Turner’s birthplace plans to build a statue in her honor

The city Tina Turner once called home, he plans to honor the music legend in a big way…with a beautiful statue of her.

bill rawls jr.The mayor of Brownsville, TN told TMZ… that he wants to prominently display the artwork and it’s getting a lot of support from local leaders.

Mayor Rawls wants the piece to be placed in Brownsville’s Heritage Park… near Carver High School, which Tina attended. Tina was born in Brownsville and lived there for much of her youth.

Brownsville is already home to the Tina Turner Museum, so it seems fitting to have the piece smack in the middle of her hometown.

She adds: “When Tina took the stage, she owned it. We want this statue to represent that passion. Tina was an inspiration to the whole world… She showed the people of Brownsville that no matter where you start, you own your history”. about where you end up.”