Ask the Memphian: Where did all those tiger statues come from?
Tiger statue on the University of Memphis main campus on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Done in 2012 as a means to raise funds and awareness of the University of Memphis Alumni Association, the 100 fancifully painted tiger statues spread around the city have become part of our everyday lives.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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