The revitalization of the South Main Plaza was primarily funded through a grant from The Ariel Foundation. Future maintenance of the plaza is secured by an endowment established at the Knox County Foundation, which is supported by generous community sponsorships. Individuals can contribute to this special endowment to memorialize loved ones or secure naming rights for elements like benches and animal sculptures, with sponsorships for benches starting at $2,500.
Funding
The revitalization of South Main Plaza has been funded through a grant from The Ariel Foundation. Generous community sponsorships add to an endowment at the Knox County Foundation to cover future maintenance of the Plaza. Those with a desire to memorialize and celebrate a loved one may do so by contributing to this special endowment, by using the button below, to maintain the fountain and plaza for future generations.
How Can You Leave a Lasting Legacy at South Main Plaza?
Sponsorships Available
SMALL DOG ($10,000)
Pug
Great Dane Puppy
Fox Terrier
Dalmatian Puppy
Jack Russell Terrier
St. Bernard Puppy
LARGE DOG ($15,000)
Bull Terrier
St. Bernard
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Bench — $2,500
Apple — $5,000
Canadian Warblers — $5,000
Already Sponsored
PRIMARY DONOR
The Ariel Foundation
In memory of Philip Douglas Buchwald
SCULPTURE SPONSORS
Karen and Tom
Bernese Mountain Dog (Zippy)
Dr. Henry and Sharon Spaulding
Giant Schnauzer (Toby)
Mary and Phil Samuell
Drinking Fountain
Evie, Lark, Annabelle, & Sloane
Shetland Pony (Olaf)
Trudy Debolts's MVMS 2019-2020 6th Grade Class
German Shepherd (Prince)
Mark and Denise Ramser
Golden Retriever (Ginger)
Golden Retriever Puppy (Sandy)
The Dubbe Family
West Highland Terrier (Monte)
Maureen and Jim Buchwald
Scottish Terrier (Jessie)
Deborah Massa
Beagle (Earl)
Jen and Marc Odenweller
American Shorthair Cat (Bob the Cat)
Fred and Sallie Hall
Bernese Mountain Puppy (Holly)
SUPPORTERS
Phil Herald
Scott and Heidi Craigo
Kathi and Bill Schonauer
Park National Bank
Carl and Cheri Bagent
Jeff and Eydie Glasstetter
Andrew and Debbie Fierst
Sandra Fithian
PET CELEBRATION
Robert and Cornelia Hallinan
Barry and Brenda George
Burt and Lois Hanson
Deborah Massa
BENCHES
Bruce and Kathy White
Colleen and Greg Garland
In Honor of Dr. Clyde L. Purdy, DVM
TREE
Amy Murnen