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Airport plans art contest with city schools, prepares for Steam Fest and community events
Summary
The airport is running an art contest for fifth‑graders across 13 city schools with judging and display at the terminal; Steam Fest and other October events will host students, the school board and community visitors.
Airport staff described an art contest for fifth‑grade students across all 13 city schools, with the top five entries from each school to be displayed and judged at the terminal as part of an October outreach schedule.
Chad said the airport distributed about 3,000 templates to schools and will select the top five entries from each school (65 total) for display and judging; Alexandria Ford, who appeared in a promotional video, volunteered to help judge. Jeff Lecision, president of the Rutherford County Arts Alliance, and an airline representative from Contour are among guests invited to judge entries.
The airport will host a school airline judging event Oct. 9, an art show and school board meeting Oct. 14, Steam Fest on Oct. 18 and other events including a Lance Air gathering Oct. 2–5. Chad said the Steam Fest had drawn about 1,200 people last year and is an opportunity for tours and aviation education; the art display will remain in the terminal afterward.
Commissioners volunteered to help as judges; Bill offered to participate. Staff said they are seeking to coordinate aircraft displays with local carriers for Steam Fest and to use events to bolster community relations and school partnerships.
