http:\/\/mapq.st\/2GiGuYU<\/a><\/p>\nThe Pat Head Summitt Project Committee was formed in 2013 to plan, design, construct and dedicate to the City of Clarksville a plaza to honor Summitt\u2019s stellar career, in which her teams won a record 1,098 games and eight NCAA Championships, and the unparalleled contributions she has made to women\u2019s athletics and the state of Tennessee.<\/p>\n
Summitt, who died in June 2016, was born in Clarksville and grew up on a farm in southern Montgomery County. A prime objective of the Summitt Legacy Plaza project is to honor her locally and acquaint local citizens and the world with her connections to the Clarksville\/Montgomery County community.<\/p>\n
\u201cCoach Summitt was so much more than a sports figure,\u201d committee co-chairman Richard V. Stevens, said. \u201cShe is an American cultural icon whose leadership reshaped the sports landscape for women. It\u2019s important to honor such a historic local individual, and the committee — on behalf of the wonderful donors who supported our mission — is elated to present the Pat Head Summitt Legacy Plaza to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
The committee has worked on several fronts to fundraise, conceptualize and design the park, commission the statue and work with the artist to bring forth a beautifully cohesive visual and interpretive experience.<\/p>\n
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, a Lady Vols fan who holds undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Tennessee, was an early and staunch supporter of the Summitt Committee\u2019s work. She recommended the Liberty Point site for the statue and plaza, and worked with the City\u2019s Parks & Recreation and Municipal Properties departments to advance the project.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m a huge admirer of Pat Summitt\u2019s legacy and her family members here in our community,\u201d McMillan said. \u201cAnd I\u2019m so proud of the hard work by the Summitt Committee to bring this project to reality. Pat\u2019s success pulled our society forward, and moved us toward justice and equality for women athletes. This will be a fitting memorial to her greatness that will stand for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
The event is being coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation and Visit Clarksville.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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