The Cumberland County Building and Grounds Committee got a first look late this afternoon at a new bronze plaque honoring the late meteorologist Steve Norris.

It has a picture of Norris with the words “Steve Norris In loving memory of a local radio icon and beloved weatherman 1959 – 2022”.

It would be placed on the old Tennessee Highway Patrol building at the corner of Second Avenue and Main Street next to the old courthouse.

Norris used the building for an office to send out weather forecasts.

The committee decided this afternoon a dedication ceremony will take place in May. The exact date will be announced soon.

Steve began on-air weather forecasting at age 17 for local radio station WAEW-AM/FM.

Steve has provided live weather updates on several radio stations for decades as a certified meteorologist, including his most recent position since 2003 as staff meteorologist for 3B Media stations 105.7 The Hog, 93.3 The Ranch, Spirit 101.9, and 94.1 The Vibe.

Steve passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on September 22, 2022, after suffering complications from pneumonia.

(There is a protective clear plastic over his picture to protect it until it is put on the building)