{"id":376075,"date":"2026-08-20T00:16:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T00:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/376075\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T00:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T00:16:07","slug":"fans-can-plant-the-spear-at-tallahassee-international-airport-with-new-interactive-display","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/376075\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans can \u2018plant the spear\u2019 at Tallahassee International Airport with new interactive display"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; Travelers coming through the Tallahassee International Airport can now take part in an iconic college football tradition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Florida State University\u2019s new interactive display gives fans the opportunity to plant the spear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The spear\u2019s shaft is wrapped in leather with metal feathers and features a realistic looking resin flame.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Master Craftsman Studio adapted design elements from past university projects, including the marquee spear outside the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, according to a press release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cOur goal at University Marketing while creating this space was to provide an immersive experience that brings Florida State\u2019s most storied traditions to life,\u201d said Jared Milligan, FSU\u2019s project manager for the space. \u201cWith the turf and stadium backdrop, the installation gives travelers a fun opportunity to share their connection to Tallahassee and Florida State University with an iconic pose.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Fans are welcome to pose for pictures on the turf in front of a backdrop of Doak Campbell Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTV.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wctvnews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCTVEyewitnessNews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Have a news tip or see an error? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/08\/19\/fans-can-plant-spear-tallahassee-international-airport-with-new-interactive-display\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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