One particular concern was the disappearance of a ceremonial baton, called a "mace," dedicated to [[Nathan Bedford Forrest]] and decorated with Confederate-themed marks and images. The mace, donated to the University in 1965, was displayed in official processions until 1997, after which it broke and was deemed unusable. A new mace, dedicated to the four founders of the University but bearing no Confederate imagery, was commissioned and continues to be used in University processions. | One particular concern was the disappearance of a ceremonial baton, called a "mace," dedicated to [[Nathan Bedford Forrest]] and decorated with Confederate-themed marks and images. The mace, donated to the University in 1965, was displayed in official processions until 1997, after which it broke and was deemed unusable. A new mace, dedicated to the four founders of the University but bearing no Confederate imagery, was commissioned and continues to be used in University processions. |