A plaque dedication ceremony honoring the late meteorologist Steve Norris will be held this Friday (May 3, 2024) at 10 a.m. It will be at the old Tennessee Highway Patrol building next to the old courthouse on the corner of Second Avenue and Main Street.

The public is invited to attend.

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

A bronze-raised letter plaque will be placed on the building. It has a picture of Norris with the words “Steve Norris – In loving memory of a local radio icon and beloved weatherman 1959 – 2022”.

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.

The ceremony this Friday will include a proclamation by County Mayor Allen Foster.

Tony Perry will be the guest speaker at the event to honor Norris.

In case of inclement weather this Friday, it will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024.