Civic Celebration Of Life Will Honor Tamara Zahn Oct. 9

Press release from Downtown Indy, Inc.:

Oct. 7, 2020

Downtown Indy, Inc. is saddened by the sudden passing of its founding president, Tamara Zahn, who served from 1993-2012.

Indianapolis has lost a civic icon who was a giant among corporate, nonprofit and elected leaders and peers. Her passion for Downtown Indy was unparalleled, which led to national recognition for outstanding urban revitalization, monumental development and unrivaled beautification -- all due to her inspired leadership and attention to detail.

WHAT:

Tamara will be remembered during a Civic Celebration of Life.

All are welcome. Masks will be required.

WHEN:

Friday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m.

WHERE:

Monument Circle – south half

WHO:

Downtown Indy, Inc. is hosting Tamara’s family, friends and colleagues.

Speakers include:

•John Myrland (invocation)

•Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett

•Allison Melangton, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

•Former Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson

•Malina Simone Jeffers, Malina Simone, LLC

•Brian Payne, Central Indiana Community Foundation

•Polina Osherov, Pattern, Inc. and Pattern Magazine

•Denny Sponsel, RJE Business Interiors and chair of Downtown Indy, Inc.

NOTE:

Downtown Indy, Inc. has established the Tamara Zahn Downtown Impact Fund, benefiting beautification and innovation in the urban core to memorialize and remember Tamara’s contribution to attracting and supporting young, professional talent.

Monument Circle will be closed to traffic from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Metered parking will be available on East and West Market streets.

This press release was produced by Downtown Indy, Inc. The views expressed here are the author's own.