Tina Turner Statue Finally Unveiled in Her Hometown of Brownsville, Tennessee⁠ ⁠ Blogged by: Cabbagepatchgrl⁠ 🎥: Daniel Caster via Storyful⁠ ⁠ A new bronze statue of #TinaTurner now stands in Brownsville, Tennessee, immortalizing the singer who grew up in the area.⁠ ⁠ The unveiling took place on September 27th in a park near Nutbush, where Turner attended school as a child. The event was part of the 10th annual Tina Turner Heritage Days, a celebration that honors her life, career, and connection to the local community.⁠ ⁠ The 10-foot statue was sculpted by Fred Ajanogha, who spent a full year shaping the figure in clay before it was cast in bronze. Turner is shown with her iconic hairstyle and holding a microphone, capturing the energy and charisma that made her one of the most recognizable performers in music history. Over 50 donors contributed to the project, including Ford Motor Company, which donated $150,000 to help bring the statue to life.⁠ ⁠ Plans for the statue were first mad...