A thief armed with a screwdriver struck a blow to Taylor Swift fans in Music City, swiping a commemorative plaque from a Centennial Park bench. The heist, which left Swifties reeling, has sparked a firestorm of online chatter and snark.
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That said, city officials vow to restore the tribute to the pop icon, leaving fans hopeful but, ya know, still hungry for justice.
A Swift Dedication Stolen
In May 2023, Nashville honored its hometown hero with a plaque reading, “For Taylor Swift: A bench for you to read on at Centennial Park. Welcome home, Nashville.” Bolted to a bench, it stood as a nod to the “Cruel Summer” singer for nearly two years.
Then, sometime recently, someone pried it loose, Fox 17 News reported, sharing a photo of the now-missing tribute.
The theft barely dents the city’s rhythm, but for Taylor Swift’s fiercely loyal fans — known as Swifties — it’s a gut punch. Social media erupted with outrage, though some naysayers mocked the plaque’s significance…