Tina Turner’s hometown of Brownsville, Tennessee, will install a statue in memory of the late singer

A memorial dedicated to Tina Turner is currently being planned out by the local government of her hometown in Brownsville, Tennessee.

The city’s mayor, Bill Rawls Jr., recently spoke to TMZ and said he intended to have a statue of the late hitmaker installed in her memory and that he already obtained support from local leaders.

The statue of Turner, who passed away at the age of 83 earlier this week, would likely be located at Brownsville’s Heritage Park, located not far from Carver High School, which she attended during her teenage years.

Mayor Rawls also provided a statement to the outlet to speak about what the project would mean to Brownsville’s residents.

‘When Tina stepped on stage, she owned it. We want this statue to represent that passion,’ he said.

In her memory: A memorial dedicated to Tina Turner is currently being planned out by the local government of her hometown in Brownsville, Tennessee; she is seen in 2019

He went on to briefly discuss the impact that the late hitmaker had on the residents of her hometown. 

‘Tina was an inspiration to the entire world… She showed the people of Brownsville no matter where you start, you own your story about where you end up,’ he said.

The Tina Turner Museum, which is dedicated to her life and works, is also located in Brownsville.

Mayor Rawls did not provide a timeline or a projected installation date for the memorial.

Turner passed away at her home near Zurich, Switzerland, on Wednesday.

The performer, who was battling various ailments at the time of her death, succumbed to natural causes.

The hitmaker’s publicist, Bernard Doherty provided a statement to express that the impact the singer had 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.

Going forward: The city’s mayor, Bill Rawls Jr., recently spoke to TMZ and said he intended to have a statue of the late hitmaker installed in her memory and that he already obtained support from local leaders; she is seen in 2018

Memorabilia: The Tina Turner Museum, which is dedicated to her life and works, is also located in Brownsville

Dearly departed: Turner passed away at her home near Zurich, Switzerland, on Wednesday; she is seen in 2019

Turner spoke to The Guardian just one month prior to 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 is OK to strive for success on their own terms.’

The late songwriter also spoke about growing older and remaining upbeat during her later years. 

‘This is life’s full adventure and I embrace and accept every day with what it brings,’ she said.