In celebration of The University of Memphis' 2012 centennial, The U of M Alumni Association plans to provide Memphis with 6,000 pounds of fiberglass Tiger pride.
The Alumni Association's citywide public art campaign, titled "Tigers Around Town," is a collaborative effort among sponsors, artists and alumni to create 100 unique Tiger statues.
There will be a total of 100 Tiger statues, each weighing 600 pounds, sponsored and designed by Memphians. Each tiger will represent a different year.
"One hundred Tigers representing the 100 years