Boy, Dog, Model Airplane - Greeneville, TN - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

"Walters State Community College dedicated its Niswonger Campus in Greeneville on Thursday, marking the completion of a new building.

As part of the dedication, the campus was officially named after Scott Niswonger. The Greeneville businessman and philanthropist donated $5 million to the project, making it the largest single donation in Walters State’s history. He also advocated for and helped secure millions of dollars in additional funds.

As part of the dedication, Walters State unveiled a statue inspired by Niswonger’s story. The statue depicts a boy playing with a model airplane. Niswonger dreamed of being a pilot as a child. He learned to fly, soloing on his 16th birthday. He served as a corporate pilot for the president of The Magnavox Company before starting his first business, General Aviation, Inc. He later co-founded a second transportation company, Landair Services and, in 1990, formed Forward Air Corporation. He currently serves as chairman emeritus of these corporations. He is also founder and chairman of the Niswonger Foundation.

“This statute is an artistic representation of Scott’s story. He wasn’t afraid to dream and he pursued those dreams. Through his story, our students and other visitors to this campus will be inspired to achieve their dreams and goals for generations to come,” said Miksa.
The statue was created by sculptor Gary Lee Price of Arizona. It also features a representation of Niswonger’s dog, Doc, who followed him to school and waited for him every day."

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Gary Lee Price Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2009 Materials used: Bronze Location: Walters State Community College

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