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entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Tina Turner Memorial Unveiled in Tennessee Hometown

A 10-foot bronze statue of Tina Turner was unveiled in Brownsville, Tennessee, near her childhood home in Nutbush, celebrating her legacy as a rock 'n' roll icon. The event was part of Tina Turner Heritage Days, honoring her life and career, with contributions from donors including Ford Motor Co. The statue depicts her with her signature hair and microphone, and is located near a museum dedicated to her at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#entertainment #music-legend #nutbush

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Double Shooting in Nutbush, Highland Heights

Two men were found shot near the Highland Heights and Nutbush neighborhoods in Memphis. One victim is in critical condition and the other in non-critical condition. The shooting scenes are connected, but no suspect information is available at this time.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|

#crime #highland-heights #memphis

obituary2 years ago•6 min saved

Tina Turner's Enduring Legacy: From Hometown Heroine to Global Icon.

The residents of Nutbush, Tennessee, remember Tina Turner, who immortalized her hometown in her song "Nutbush City Limits." Although she hardly ever returned to Nutbush, her connection to the town endured through the museum dedicated to her childhood schoolhouse. The refurbished building is filled with artifacts that Ms. Turner personally sent for display, including sequined outfits by Bob Mackie and Giorgio Armani. During a recent memorial, people sang hymns and 83 candles were lit - one for each year of Ms. Turner's life.

via The New York Times|

#childhood #museum #nutbush