Pulaski in Giles County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Building Up

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 2, 2024

1. Building Up Marker

Inscription.

Building Up. . While numerous cities across America fought to remove Confederate monuments, Pulaski, Tennessee chose to refocus attention on "Building up" instead. Alderman Ricky Keith introduced the idea at the Sept. 28, 2020, regular session, meeting of the Pulaski Board of Mayor and Alderman to tell "the other side of the story...the story of the overlooked and unrecognized"., The United States Colored Troops experienced every facet of American Civil war between 1863 and 1965. Potential honorees were presented and the soldiers in the USCT ranked among the top. Cave Spring Park on north First Street Pulaski would become Cave Spring Heritage Plaza., The committee, CACIRA (Community Advisory Committee on Inclusive Recognition and Acknowledgment), formed by former Mayor Pat Ford in February of 2021 as part of a "Build UP" initiative, worked diligently to create an outstanding memorial. Committee members include Janice Tucker, Co-chair; Tammy Pierchoski, Co-chair; Delores Young, Joe Davis, John Birdsong, Kelly Hamlin, Ramona Myles, John Coleman, Vivian Sims, Cochran Pruett, Cathy Wood, Lois Aymett, Marcus Nelson, and Dr. Shonda Reynold Christian., Ms. Vivian Sims, a generous patron writes, "Our committee brainstormed a fitting memorial to many of the troops of which I and many black Giles Countians are direct descendants...USCT veterans who settled here after the war. I can think of no better way or location to properly honor these warriors of freedom than the foot of Fort Hill where they camped and served. Faith with action makes positive changes. "ADDITION without SUBSTRACTION!!"., The commission for a life-size USCT monument went to Pamela Keller. "The sculpture has researched attention to detail in the uniform buttons, buckle and sash badge, the Springfield 1861 rifle and the particular slouch to the Kepie hat. The results are crisp" said Keller," The model for the soldier's face was recommended by Ms. Vivian Sims. This monument will honor and elevate the legacy of The United States Colored Troops", Dedicated this 17th of June, 2023 by the City of Pulaski; Mayor J.J. Brindley, Vice-mayor Ricky Keith; Aldermen Patricia Miles, Jerry Bryant, Randy Massey, Larry Worsham, and Tony Gentry and the entire community.

While numerous cities across America fought to remove Confederate monuments, Pulaski, Tennessee chose to refocus attention on "Building up" instead. Alderman Ricky Keith introduced the idea at the Sept. 28, 2020, regular session, meeting of the Pulaski Board of Mayor and Alderman to tell "the other side of the story...the story of the overlooked and unrecognized".

The United States Colored Troops experienced every facet of American Civil war between 1863 and 1965. Potential honorees were presented and the soldiers in the USCT ranked among the top. Cave Spring Park on north First Street Pulaski would become Cave Spring Heritage Plaza.

The committee, CACIRA (Community Advisory Committee on Inclusive Recognition and Acknowledgment), formed by former Mayor Pat Ford in February of 2021 as part of a "Build UP" initiative, worked diligently to create an outstanding memorial. Committee members include Janice Tucker, Co-chair; Tammy Pierchoski, Co-chair; Delores Young, Joe Davis, John Birdsong, Kelly Hamlin, Ramona Myles, John Coleman, Vivian Sims, Cochran Pruett, Cathy Wood, Lois Aymett, Marcus Nelson, and Dr. Shonda Reynold Christian.

Ms. Vivian Sims, a generous patron writes, "Our committee brainstormed a fitting memorial to many of the troops of which I and many black Giles Countians are direct descendants...USCT

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

veterans who settled here after the war. I can think of no better way or location to properly honor these warriors of freedom than the foot of Fort Hill where they camped and served. Faith with action makes positive changes. "ADDITION without SUBSTRACTION!!".

The commission for a life-size USCT monument went to Pamela Keller. "The sculpture has researched attention to detail in the uniform buttons, buckle and sash badge, the Springfield 1861 rifle and the particular slouch to the Kepie hat. The results are crisp" said Keller," The model for the soldier's face was recommended by Ms. Vivian Sims. This monument will honor and elevate the legacy of The United States Colored Troops"

Dedicated this 17th of June, 2023 by the City of Pulaski; Mayor J.J. Brindley, Vice-mayor Ricky Keith; Aldermen Patricia Miles, Jerry Bryant, Randy Massey, Larry Worsham, and Tony Gentry and the entire community.

Erected 2023 by City of Pulaski.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil.

Location. 35° 12.299′ N, 87° 1.724′ W. Memorial is in Pulaski, Tennessee, in Giles County. It can be reached from North 1st Street (U.S. 31) near Spear Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Cave Spring

Building Up Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 2, 2024

2. Building Up Statue

Heritage Plaza. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 590 N 1st St, Pulaski TN 38478, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Middle Tennessee

and in the Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: USCT The United States Colored Troops (here, next to this marker); Fort Lilly (a few steps from this marker); Pulaski Cornerstone — Northeast (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gabriel McKissack (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bridgeforth High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pulaski Courthouse Square Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); This Well (approx. 0.4 miles away); Donald Grady Davidson (1893~1966) John Crowe Ransom (1888~1974) (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pulaski.

Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, May 2, 2024

3. Building Up Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.