Cougar Statue & Stadium Legacy Walkway

I AM JCM Coalition is proud to announce an exciting new initiative that pays tribute to the legacy, resilience, and pride of Jackson-Central Merry.  In collaboration with alumni, donors, and the Cougar community, we are launching the installation of a life-sized bronze Cougar statue—a permanent symbol of excellence—at the newly constructed Hub City Stadium, the home field of JCM in Jackson, Tennessee. 

This powerful statue will serve as a beacon of inspiration, a rallying point for school spirit, and a cherished landmark that connects the past, present, and future of JCM.  The statue will be installed on a custom-designed brick platform, and each engraved brick will feature the names of donors, alumni, and supporters who contribute to this historic project.  As we honor the legacy that has shaped us, we invite you to join us in this enduring tribute.

We're asking our JCM family—students, alumni, and supporters—to contribute $50 to help us reach our goal. Your gift will directly support the purchase and installation of the statue. But it’s not about the amount—it’s about participation. If $50 isn’t possible for you at this time, you can still make a difference. We gratefully accept donations of $5 or more—because when we all give what we can, we grow stronger together.  

Click on the Cougar image or use the link: 

https://donate.stripe.com/5kQ4gz3ZebES65Sdc2b7y08

You can mail your donation to:

I AM JCM Coalition

PO BOX 191

Jackson, TN 38302

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In addition to general statue donations, you can leave your mark—literally—through our Stadium Legacy Brick Fundraiser:

• $100 Legacy Brick – Buys an engraved 4x8 brick to be installed on the stadium’s Legacy Walkway (includes up to three lines of text).
• $150  Legacy Package – Buys an engraved 4x8 brick to be installed on the Cougar platform and contributes to the Cougar Statue fund (includes up to three lines of text for the brick).  Available only to the first 280 donors** 
• $250  Premium Package – Buys an engraved 8x8 brick on the stadium's Legacy Walkway (includes up to six lines of text).
• $800  Corporate Logo Brick – Buys an engraved 8x8 brick with your company logo on the stadium's Legacy Walkway (includes up to two lines of text).

How You Can Help:

• Alumni Giving: Every gift brings us closer to unveiling this historic piece.
• Corporate Sponsorships: Businesses can show support and be permanently recognized.
• Community Participation: Whether it’s through a donation, buying a brick, or spreading the word—every effort matters.

Together, We Can Build This Legacy

Celebrate the past. Empower the present. Inspire the future.

Donate or purchase a legacy brick today and help us cement the Cougar Spirit in bronze—forever. 

I AM JCM Coalition proudly presented a specially designed Cougar wall mount to the Jackson Central-Merry (JCM) High School faculty in Jackson, Tennessee, to launch the Cougar Statue and Legacy Brick Walkway fundraiser officially. The event marks a new milestone in recognizing school pride and building on the Cougar legacy for future generations.

The wall mount, crafted by the same sculptor, was commissioned to create the life-sized Cougar statue destined for Hub City Central Stadium, serves as a powerful symbol of strength, resilience, and unity—values deeply rooted in the JCM community. This special presentation not only honors the current faculty but also ignites excitement for the broader campaign 

The inscription reads...

                                                       Presented by the I AM JCM Coalition 

                                             In Honor of the Jackson Central-Merry Faculty

                                                                   "Home of the Cougar"

This cougar stands as a symbol of strength, resilience, and unwavering pride - the very spirit you inspire daily in the hearts of our students. May it serve as a lasting tribute to your dedication, your belief in what's possible, and your commitment to excellence at JCM

                                                             Forever Roaring Forward

                                                          With Gratitude and Respect

                                                                   - I AM JCM Coalition

Together, the JMCSS community will build a walkway to the future—one brick at a time.