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Benmont Tench honored with key to the city; Buster Lippum recognized for decades of service to Gainesville music
City of Gainesville Commission · February 18, 2026
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Summary
At the Feb. 18 ceremony at the Thomas Center, the city proclaimed Feb. 18, 2026 as Benmont Tench Day, presented Tench a key to the city and gave a mayoral arts award to longtime local music figure Buster Lippum, accepted by Greg McMillan.
The City of Gainesville presented musician Benmont Tench with a formal proclamation and a ceremonial key to the city during the Feb. 18 State of the City event at the Thomas Center.
Mayor Harvey L. Ward Jr. read a proclamation noting Tench's Gainesville roots, his role as founding keyboardist for Tom Petty…
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