Taylor Swift.Photo: Neilson Barnard/GettyThe city of Nashville is celebratingTaylor Swift’s arrival — the Swifty way!On Thursday, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that the Mayor’s office issued a proclamation “recognizingTaylor Swifthomecoming weekend” as she arrives for her Eras Tour stop.“Over the last several months, cities nationwide have been welcomingTaylor Swiftinto their backyards, but here in Nashville, we have the distinct honor of being able to welcome her back toher own,“Mayor John Cooper tells PEOPLE of Swift, 33, who first moved to Nashville at age 14.Taylor Swift Nashville Proclamation.Mayor’s OfficeIn addition to the proclamation, the city also installed a park bench in Centennial Park with a plaque reading, “ForTaylor Swift. A bench for you to read on Centennial Park. Welcome home, Nashville.“The park bench is a reference to her song “Invisible String,” which was featured on her 2020 albumfolklore. In the track, Swift sings, “Green was the color of the grass/Where I used to read at Centennial Park/I used to think I would meet somebody there.“Mayor Cooper adds, “This honorary bench in Centennial Park is more than simply a place to sit. It is a monument to Nashville andTaylor Swift’s long-standing relationship, and a reminder that she is always welcome back home.“Centennial park Bench.Jessica DavisMeanwhile, the proclamation cleverly includes Swift lyrics through the eras in each line like “Taylor Swiftwas just a girl trying to find her place in this world whenshe performed at Nashville’s Bluebird Café, was discovered, and then signed to a record label.“Through this celebration, the city also aims to thank her for shedding light on their home through her music.“Nashville will always be home for Taylor in our eyes,” Butch Spyridon, CEO of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, tells PEOPLE. “We know all too well the significant role she has played elevating our Music City brand as a songwriter, artist and global superstar, and welcoming her back in an only-in-Nashville way is an honor.“Centennial Park Bench.Ginny BlakeSwift will perform at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.As Swift travels across the country for the Eras Tour, cities have celebrated her arrival in unique ways. Last month, a local animal shelter in Houstonreduced cat adoption fees to $13as a nod to the cat-lover, her favorite number and to encourage people to adopt a feline friend.In March, she kicked off the tour in Glendale, Arizona, and in honor of her arrival, the city wastemporarily renamedtoSwift City.
Taylor Swift.Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty
The city of Nashville is celebratingTaylor Swift’s arrival — the Swifty way!On Thursday, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that the Mayor’s office issued a proclamation “recognizingTaylor Swifthomecoming weekend” as she arrives for her Eras Tour stop.“Over the last several months, cities nationwide have been welcomingTaylor Swiftinto their backyards, but here in Nashville, we have the distinct honor of being able to welcome her back toher own,“Mayor John Cooper tells PEOPLE of Swift, 33, who first moved to Nashville at age 14.Taylor Swift Nashville Proclamation.Mayor’s OfficeIn addition to the proclamation, the city also installed a park bench in Centennial Park with a plaque reading, “ForTaylor Swift. A bench for you to read on Centennial Park. Welcome home, Nashville.“The park bench is a reference to her song “Invisible String,” which was featured on her 2020 albumfolklore. In the track, Swift sings, “Green was the color of the grass/Where I used to read at Centennial Park/I used to think I would meet somebody there.“Mayor Cooper adds, “This honorary bench in Centennial Park is more than simply a place to sit. It is a monument to Nashville andTaylor Swift’s long-standing relationship, and a reminder that she is always welcome back home.“Centennial park Bench.Jessica DavisMeanwhile, the proclamation cleverly includes Swift lyrics through the eras in each line like “Taylor Swiftwas just a girl trying to find her place in this world whenshe performed at Nashville’s Bluebird Café, was discovered, and then signed to a record label.“Through this celebration, the city also aims to thank her for shedding light on their home through her music.“Nashville will always be home for Taylor in our eyes,” Butch Spyridon, CEO of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, tells PEOPLE. “We know all too well the significant role she has played elevating our Music City brand as a songwriter, artist and global superstar, and welcoming her back in an only-in-Nashville way is an honor.“Centennial Park Bench.Ginny BlakeSwift will perform at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.As Swift travels across the country for the Eras Tour, cities have celebrated her arrival in unique ways. Last month, a local animal shelter in Houstonreduced cat adoption fees to $13as a nod to the cat-lover, her favorite number and to encourage people to adopt a feline friend.In March, she kicked off the tour in Glendale, Arizona, and in honor of her arrival, the city wastemporarily renamedtoSwift City.
The city of Nashville is celebratingTaylor Swift’s arrival — the Swifty way!
On Thursday, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal that the Mayor’s office issued a proclamation “recognizingTaylor Swifthomecoming weekend” as she arrives for her Eras Tour stop.
“Over the last several months, cities nationwide have been welcomingTaylor Swiftinto their backyards, but here in Nashville, we have the distinct honor of being able to welcome her back toher own,“Mayor John Cooper tells PEOPLE of Swift, 33, who first moved to Nashville at age 14.
Taylor Swift Nashville Proclamation.Mayor’s Office
In addition to the proclamation, the city also installed a park bench in Centennial Park with a plaque reading, “ForTaylor Swift. A bench for you to read on Centennial Park. Welcome home, Nashville.”
The park bench is a reference to her song “Invisible String,” which was featured on her 2020 albumfolklore. In the track, Swift sings, “Green was the color of the grass/Where I used to read at Centennial Park/I used to think I would meet somebody there.”
Mayor Cooper adds, “This honorary bench in Centennial Park is more than simply a place to sit. It is a monument to Nashville andTaylor Swift’s long-standing relationship, and a reminder that she is always welcome back home.”
Centennial park Bench.Jessica Davis
Meanwhile, the proclamation cleverly includes Swift lyrics through the eras in each line like “Taylor Swiftwas just a girl trying to find her place in this world whenshe performed at Nashville’s Bluebird Café, was discovered, and then signed to a record label.”
Through this celebration, the city also aims to thank her for shedding light on their home through her music.
“Nashville will always be home for Taylor in our eyes,” Butch Spyridon, CEO of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, tells PEOPLE. “We know all too well the significant role she has played elevating our Music City brand as a songwriter, artist and global superstar, and welcoming her back in an only-in-Nashville way is an honor.”
Centennial Park Bench.Ginny Blake
Swift will perform at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
As Swift travels across the country for the Eras Tour, cities have celebrated her arrival in unique ways. Last month, a local animal shelter in Houstonreduced cat adoption fees to $13as a nod to the cat-lover, her favorite number and to encourage people to adopt a feline friend.
In March, she kicked off the tour in Glendale, Arizona, and in honor of her arrival, the city wastemporarily renamedtoSwift City.
source: people.com
