Livability Tupelo, MS 2014

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2014 EDITION

VOLUME 12

Tupelo

LEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

10 Welcome to Tupelo, Lee County An introduction to the community

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Things to Do 14 Entertainment Tupelo After Hours

Locals find plenty of fun ways to unwind

20 Local Flavor Matters of Good Taste 24 Arts & Culture Creative Advantages 27 Sports & Recreation Always on the Move

On The Cover North Mississippi Medical Center Photo by Brian McCord

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Business

36 Business Overview 38 Manufacturing Time-Tested Success

Manufacturing sector shows consistent growth

42 Working Here Grow With Us

Employers and

job seekers praise

workforce development programs

46 Technology Rock ‘n’ Roll Meets R&D

Cutting-edge companies transform Lee County

51 Chamber Report Taking the Lead on Leadership

53 Economic Profile

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Living 58 Health System Reputation for Quality

Hospital wins second prestigious Baldrige Award

64 Community Wellness Passionate About Health

Tupelo’s community health programs earn recognition

71 Health & Fitness Keeping the Fun in Fitness 74 Education Valuable Lessons To Learn

79 Community Profile

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LOCATION Tupelo is in northeast Mississippi, situated between Memphis and Birmingham, and is the county seat of Lee County.

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DISTANCES TO THREE MAJOR CITIES NEARBY Memphis, Tenn.: 110 miles Birmingham, Ala.: 135 miles Jackson, Miss.: 190 miles

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Community Development Foundation (Tupelo) 398 E. Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 Phone: (662) 842-4521 Fax: (662) 841-0693 www.cdfms.org

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ACCOLADE Four-time All America City Award winner (2011, 1999, 1989, 1967)

DIVERSITY AND VISION Automotive manufacturing, banking headquarters, the furniture industry and textiles are some of Tupelo and Lee County’s diverse industries, which build upon a strong retail and tourism base. Businesses enjoy precedent-setting leadership by the Community Development Foundation. The 1,200-plus member organization deserves much of the credit for the city’s growth, thanks to its collaborations with government and community leaders to draw new investment and spark economic opportunity.

FUN CULTURE, GOOD SCHOOLS People expect artistic whimsy in the birth city of Elvis Presley, and Tupelo delivers. Dubbed the “First TVA City” in 1935 after gaining electricity, this city’s switch has stayed “on” ever since. Colorful guitar sculptures dot the downtown streets lined with local shops and restaurants, where people turn out in droves for festivals.

Tupelo Public School District draws people for its excellence and has won seven National Blue Ribbon School awards. Recent city-led health and fitness initiatives also gained national attention, showing what residents here can accomplish with their enthusiasm and cooperation. Those who drive the picturesque Natchez Trace Parkway know traveling to Tupelo can be as enjoyable as time spent here. The historic road gives a taste of the area’s beauty, which also can be enjoyed at local lakes and parks.

Rock Star Community

People worldwide know Tupelo and Lee County as the childhood home of Elvis Presley, but living and doing business here today offers much more, including health-conscious residents and civic leaders, a growing mix of industries, great food, festivals and other cultural amenities.

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THINGS TO DO Tupelo’s must-do attractions, activities and dining

Sit Back and Enjoy the Show

Take in a play or musical at the place where Elvis is rumored to have had his first kiss, the Lyric Theatre.

The stage season typically runs from September through May, and the 2013-14 calendar includes Red, White, and Tuna; It’s a Wonderful Life; Duck Hunter Shoots Angel; The Importance of Being Earnest; and 9 to 5.

Entertainment

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EAT TO THE BEAT

CRUISE THE TRACE

GET MOVING

Enjoy live music Thursday through Saturday evenings at Romie’s Grocery on West Jackson Street.

Romie’s has developed a following at lunchtime, too, thanks to its delicious “meat and three” plate lunches, served up seven days a week.

Drive the Natchez Trace Parkway, which has its headquarters in Tupelo at Milepost 266. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except on Christmas, the center offers motorists general information, a bookstore, exhibits, restrooms and a nature walk.

Exercise, play and enjoy the great outdoors at Ballard Park, where amenities include a 3-acre lake, disc golf course, two playgrounds, skate park, 1.3-mile trail, quarter-mile running track, two sand volleyball courts and 16 lighted multipurpose fields.

Attend an event at the Lee County Agri-Center, which hosts livestock and entertainment happenings throughout the year.

The Agri-Center has 151,000 square feet of total space, including the 15,000-square-foot Magnolia Center.

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Experience Elvis in Tupelo

See the sites around Tupelo significant to the life of its favorite son, Elvis Presley, which include the Elvis Presley Birthplace & Museum, Tupelo Hardware (where Elvis’ mother bought him his first guitar), and the Elvis exhibit at the Tupelo Automobile Museum.

Museum

Kids’ Activities

Live Music

Golf

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Check out an 1886 Benz, a Tucker, Duesenberg and a Lincoln owned by Elvis Presley at the Tupelo Automobile Museum, where 100 classic cars valued at more than $6 million are on display.

The museum is open seven days a week.

Let your kids bounce to their hearts’ content at Jump Tupelo, which has inflatable slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses and interactive games. It’s a great place for birthday parties and events, plus every weekend features open play times for spontaneous indoor fun.

Attend a concert at BancorpSouth Arena, which seats up to 10,000 spectators for large events or 4,500 for smaller performances.

Past shows have included Backstreet Boys, Rascal Flatts, James Taylor, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Amy Grant and Bill Cosby.

Try hitting ‘em far and straight at any of the golf courses sprinkled throughout Tupelo.

All golfers can play the public course at Big Oaks Golf Club, and Tupelo Country Club members also have the option of playing the private course there.

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After Hours LOCALS FIND PLENTY OF FUN WAYS TO UNWIND

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Sweet Sounds of Summer

The Travelin’ McCourys perform at Down on Main, a free summer concert series at Fairpark Amphitheater in downtown Tupelo.

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hen the work day comes to an end, the lights don’t go off in Tupelo. For a city its size, Tupelo offers plenty of nightlife and entertainment options for those looking to unwind during their downtime.

LIVE MUSIC Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, people can hear live music at Romie’s Grocery, which often showcases local or regional acts like the Mink Brothers and Mary Frances Massey. Known since 2005 for its down-home “meat and three” plate lunches, Romie’s Grocery began serving steaks, chicken, chops and seafood for dinner in 2007. Music lovers and happy-hour hunters flock to Romie’s, owned by

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Vanelli’s serves Greek and Italian food and often books bands for its Papa’s Place bar.

Rob Lesley, to enjoy the awardwinning food with the lively social atmosphere.

Vanelli’s, Tupelo’s favorite Greek and Italian restaurant since 1975, is also a hot spot for live music.

Papa’s Place, the bar at Vanelli’s, has artists performing almost every night, ranging from country and rock bands to open-mic nights for guests to show their stuff.

Along with music, Papa’s Place at Vanelli’s frequently hosts comedians and open mic comedy nights, and the after-work crowd is always ready for a laugh.

DOWNTOWN EVENTS Throughout the year, downtown Tupelo attracts large numbers of residents and visitors with many fun festivals and events centered on everything from arts to food

Residents watch Elvis star in King Creole during Movies in the Park at Fairpark in downtown Tupelo.

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and wine. Among the most popular are the Don’t Be Cruel BBQ Duel each March, Wine Downtown in April, the GumTree Festival each May, the Tupelo Elvis Festival each June, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Hops & Stops and Chili Fest each October, and Reed’s Annual Christmas Parade each December. These events attract from 7,500 to 12,000 people to downtown Tupelo, says Jessica Reed, a spokesperson for the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association.

“We have realized the festivals and events are what drive people to downtown,” Reed says. “Time after time, we hear people who come to a festival or event will come back to enjoy the rest of downtown – shopping, dining, lodging. Festivals and events bring people from all over the country and world to downtown Tupelo. Tupelo has so much to offer, and festivals and events are a great way to celebrate that.”

While longtime Tupelo residents certainly enjoy the city’s entertainment options, these events are also especially beneficial for

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Fun Community Festivals

Held each May during Mother’s Day weekend, the family-friendly GumTree Festival features live entertainment and displays works created by regional artists.

The event also includes food vendors and children’s activities, with climbing walls, art tents and inflatable jumping centers.

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“Time after time, we hear people who come to a festival or event will come back to enjoy the rest of downtown – shopping, dining, lodging.

Festivals and events bring people from all over the country and world to downtown Tupelo.”

JESSICA REED, DOWNTOWN TUPELO MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION

newcomers and visitors.

“Being a newcomer myself, I can attest that the people of Tupelo welcome visitors with open arms,” Reed says. “We see visitors on a daily basis and we realize that those visitors are playing just as much a part as we are in moving Tupelo ahead. Guests often mention how sincere and genuine the volunteers and directors of festivals are to them.”

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THINGS TO DO: LOCAL FLAVOR

Matters of Good Taste

TUPELO RESTAURANTS BRING PLENTY TO THE TABLE Local restaurants serve patrons right and offer menus with a variety of choices that keep the food scene fresh and fun.

Barbecue fans will find plenty to sample in Tupelo, such as this plate of ribs, pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and a dinner roll at Bar-B-Q by Jim Smokehouse & Grill.

International

WORLD TOUR Serving authentic Mexican dishes, D’Casa Mexican Restaurant & Grill now has three locations: on West Main, South Gloster and in the Mall at Barnes Crossing.

Besides great food, D’Casa has daily drink specials. Other hotspots with international flair include Nautical Whimsey Italian Bistro & Wine Bar and Mist Asian Restaurant & Bar. Also try the many pizza choices at Vanelli’s Greek & Italian Restaurant, and The Lost Pizza Co. Casual Dining

EASY EATING It’s hard to go wrong choosing among restaurants owned by the locally based Eat With Us Group, whose portfolio includes casual dining spots such as Harvey’s, Fairpark Grill, Sweet Peppers Deli and more upscale dining at Park Heights. Other casual dining favorites in Tupelo include South, which specializes in soulfully prepared Southern food, The Neon Pig Café & Grocery, Kermit’s Outlaw Kitchen and Longhorn Steakhouse.

“Great food, portions and decor [at Mist Asian Restaurant & Bar]. It’s also very fairly priced and the staff is always great.”

BOSTIC B., RESIDENT AND YELP REVIEWER

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Refined Yet Relaxing

The popular Park Heights restaurant includes a rooftop dining area that’s open nightly from March to October.

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Creative Cakes & Supplies satisfies sweet teeth with artfully prepared custom cakes.

Sweet Treats

CREATIVE CONFECTIONS

Try the bacon bread, a delicious pastry or other treat at Simply Sweet by Margarete, which also serves coffee and tea.

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The only thing Southerners love more than calling people ‘sugar’ may be baking with it. Find proof here at Creative Cakes & Supplies, Endville Bakery, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Mary McGuire’s Cakes & Confections, Rosie’s Cookies, Sweet Treats Bakery, Unique Treats Cheesecakes & Candies and Simply Sweet by Margarete.

Craving fro-yo? Try Yummy Yogurt and Tutti Frutti.

From Dinners for Two to Large Affairs,

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Papa V’s BBQ and De li in downtown Tupelo ser ves up daily specials to its loyal lunch crowd.

Lunch Spots

MIDDAY MEALS Ms. Ruth’s Diner in Verona is only open for lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, but it’s worth it to mark your calendars those days to ensure a taste of their casseroles, sandwiches and homemade desserts.

Other top lunchtime destinations in the area include downtown Tupelo’s Cafe 212, Sir Antony’s Bakery and Sweet Tea & Biscuits Cafe, where a favorite menu item is the fresh BLT sandwich served on scrumptious sourdough bread.

Grab and Go

PRIVATE DINING OUTDOOR DINING SPECIAL EVENTS LUNCH Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

DINNER Mon.-Sat. 5:30 -10 p.m.

335 E. Main St. • Tupelo, MS 38804 • (662) 842-5665 www.parkheightsrestaurant.com

S o u l f u l ly PrePared Southern food

QUICK, CONVENIENT EATS Call in your order and pick up a Cobb salad and an oven-roasted turkey sandwich at Newk’s Express Cafe. Or, if you’re craving a downhome catfish plate lunch, stop by Papa V’s BBQ and Deli, which has three local locations: on East Main and Cliff Gookin in Tupelo, and on Raymond Avenue in Verona.

Other good quick-meal spots include Atlanta Bread Co., known for its tasty breads and pastries, and Sweet Peppers Deli (sample the Cajun shrimp potatoes).

Are you hungry yet?

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THINGS TO DO: ARTS & CULTURE

Arts, History & Architecture

Love art and historical architecture? Visit the GumTree Museum of Art, located in a downtown Beaux Arts building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Besides the beauty of the building itself, the GumTree pleases arts lovers with high-quality art exhibitions, workshops, lectures and other special events.

Creative Advantages

TUPELO’S FRESH, VIBRANT CULTURAL SCENE INSTILLS EXCITEMENT Tupelo’s many arts attractions, including historic destinations, museums, galleries and live performances, keep the community inspired and invigorated.

Mississippi Art

Theater and Ballet

CELEBRATE NEW AND ESTABLISHED ARTISTS

ENJOY LIVE PERFORMANCES

To view works by dozens of Mississippi artists, look no further than 128 West Main Street in downtown Tupelo, the location of Caron Gallery. Named for its owner, Kim Caron, the gallery showcases works by artists in all types of media, from oil and acrylic paintings and photography to pottery and handmade jewelry.

Prefer to create your own masterpieces? Be sure to check out Wet Paint, a paint-your-own pottery studio that welcomes children and adults to tackle creative pottery projects.

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Tupelo Community Theatre, which calls the Lyric Theatre home, presents a variety of regular-season performances and special events.

The Tupelo Ballet performs several full-length productions, including shows such as The Nutcracker and Don Quixote, from September through March. The organization also sponsors the performances of guest artists and other professional companies throughout the year.

Concerts

FIND YOUR GROOVE AND BELT IT OUT Enjoy live music in the summertime at Down on Main, a free concert series that takes place on the second Thursday of the month in July, August and September. Performers from a wide range of genres take the stage, including rock ‘n roll, blues, bluegrass and folk, and each concert is held in downtown Tupelo’s Fairpark Amphitheater from 6:30 until 10 p.m.

Historic Sites

TUPELO’S CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS

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See where Confederate forces led

by General Nathan Bedford Forrest earned a significant victory over Union troops at Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield, just 15 miles north of Tupelo near Baldwyn.

The Brices Crossroad’s Visitors and Interpretive Center allows guests to learn more about the conflict through informative exhibits and recovered artifacts from the battlefield.

Located nearby is the Tupelo National Battlefield, where Confederate troops under Forrest were defeated a short time later in the Battle of Tupelo. This battlefield is the last place Forrest’s famous cavalry troops would fight Union forces during the Civil War.

Steven Byess, conductor of the Tupelo Symphony Orchestra.

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THINGS TO DO: SPORTS & RECREATION

Always on the Move

GREAT PARKS, TRAILS, EVENTS AND MORE KEEP TUPELO RESIDENTS ACTIVE Busy bodies are welcome in Tupelo, which has recreational activities galore, ranging from aerobics classes to fishing to softball tournaments.

Tennis

Swimming

SWING YOUR RACKET

DIVE RIGHT IN

The Tupelo Tennis Association sponsors several annual state-sanctioned tournaments for players of all ages.

Schools throughout Tupelo also offer tennis opportunities for students, while places like the Rob Leake City Park tennis courts and the Tupelo Country Club provide nice venues to play.

In late 2013, a 45,000-squarefoot aquatics center opened in Veteran’s Park. The $12.4 million swimming complex features an Olympic-size pool, a second pool for fitness and instruction classes, and an outdoor area with splash pad.

Running

HIT THE ROAD Runners can train for several local races each year, including the Tupelo Marathon and 14.2 Miler in September sponsored by the Tupelo Running Club. The club also sponsors a Running With the King 5K during the annual Tupelo Elvis Festival, and a yearly Gum Tree 10K and 2K Fun Run. The area is also home to the Golden Triangle Running & Cycling Club.

Fishing

GRAB A TACKLE BOX, GO CAST A LINE The more popular fishing spots in and around Tupelo include Elvis Presley Lake, Enid Reservoir, Pickwick Lake, Trace State Park and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The Tupelo fishing region is known for its crappie, smallmouth and largemouth bass, catfish and bream.

Perfect Your Putt at Local Courses

Golf venues in Tupelo include the public, 18-hole, Bermuda-grass Big Oaks in nearby Saltillo, and the private Tupelo Country Club.

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Gather Friends for a Game

The spacious Ballard Park Sportsplex has well-maintained facilities dedicated to baseball, soccer and football, and is home to the Tupelo Youth Soccer league. It also features a 3-acre lake, skate park, disc golf course and playground equipment, and includes the Tupelo Parks and Recreation Administrative Office and the Oren Dunn City Museum.

Tournaments

CHEER FOR YOUR FAVORITE TEAM Tupelo has established itself as an attractive sports tournament destination, having hosted several local, statewide and regional events in recent years. In the summer of 2013 alone, Tupelo welcomed six softball tournaments (both slow pitch and fast pitch) as well as a disc golf competition and a tennis tourney.

Fitness Centers

WORK UP A SWEAT Tupelo offers several fitness centers to help you get in shape, including 24-hour operations such as Anytime Fitness and Snap Fitness. Other local choices include the North Mississippi Medical Center Wellness Center (also known as the Tupelo Wellness Center).

“I really enjoyed [The NMMC Wellness Center]. This was the best experience on my trip. I recommend the Wellness Center for anyone serious about working out.�

LTC CLIF MCCREADY OF NEWNAN, GA, YELP REVIEWER

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THINGS TO DO: SEE THE CITY

Make a Splash at Fairpark

Formerly Tupelo’s fairgrounds, the Fairpark District is a 50-acre urban renewal development that includes Tupelo City Hall, the Renasant Center for IDEAs and other businesses, as well as a fountain that keeps kids cool during late spring and summer.

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Relax at the Lake

Covering 850 acres, the Elvis Presley Lake and Campground is located in northeast Tupelo near the Elvis Presley Birthplace. The site draws anglers, camping enthusiasts, water skiers, hikers and boaters, and includes 16 camping destinations with water and electricity, as well as picnic areas with grills, a pavilion, biking trails, and other amenities.

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BUSINESS Info on Tupelo’s top employers, jobs and success stories

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Center for Banking

BancorpSouth is one of Tupelo’s two national banking headquarters, along with Renasant Bank.

Both conduct key operations within the city and support the community by providing jobs and supporting several cultural and economic programs and initiatives.

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BUSINESS: OVERVIEW

The Mall at Barnes Crossing contributes to the Tupelo area’s retail sector with more than 90 specialty stores including many national brands.

Set for Success

BUSINESSES FIND LEADERS, AVAILABLE SITES, GOOD LOCATION AND ACCESS Tupelo’s many advantages – a prime location, access to transportation, ready sites and pro-business community leaders, set businesses up for success here.

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Office and Warehouse Space

Banking Headquarters

TUPELO BUSINESS CENTER

BANCORPSOUTH AND RENASANT BANK

At the Tupelo-Lee Industrial Park, a 139,476-square-foot spec building called the Tupelo Business Center has been constructed and is available for lease, complete with office space and a warehouse that features six dock doors and the potential for 40 additional doors.

The Tupelo Business Center is adjacent to U.S. Hwy. 45 with easy access to U.S. Hwy. 278, and is only 29 miles from Toyota’s new plant in Blue Springs.

Tupelo has been home to two national banks’ headquarters for more than 100 years. With more than 300 locations in eight states, BancorpSouth holds more than $13 billion in assets and regularly earns roughly $1 billion in annual revenue. One way BancorpSouth gives back to the community by sponsoring a 10,000-seat, multipurpose arena in downtown Tupelo called BancorpSouth Arena.

With locations in three states, Renasant Bank holds nearly $4 billion in assets. Renasant Bank also has high-profile naming rights for a community resource, having entered an agreement in 2006 for its name to be carried by the Renasant Center for IDEAs, the Tupelo/Lee County Regional Business Incubator, an effort eight entities funded to help small, entrepreneurial businesses design, develop, and distribute products or services to the community.

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Location & Transportation

Health Care

ROADS, RAIL LINES AND A REGIONAL AIRPORT

MEDICAL CENTER

Tupelo’s location at the intersection of U.S. highways 45 and 78 positions trucking companies to be roughly equidistant from Memphis, Tenn., and Birmingham, Ala., to the west and east, and Nashville, Tenn., and Jackson, Miss., to the north and south. Interstate transportation is also facilitated by two rail lines (Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern) along with Tupelo Regional Airport.

North Mississippi Medical Center serves more than 700,000 patients throughout the Tupelo region and remains the largest non-metropolitan hospital in the nation. Recognized as a Level II trauma center, NMMC has 650 beds and 400 physicians who cover more than 40 medical specialties, and the hospital’s 4,000 workers make NMMC the largest employer in Tupelo.

While NMMC stands at the ready to handle residents’ health-care needs, Tupelo has proven itself on the preventative health front, too, with several community health and wellness initiatives that have earned state and national recognition.

Retail & Urban Development

SHOPS, OFFICES, ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATIONS AND MORE The Mall at Barnes Crossing features a 600-seat food court, movie theater and more than 90 stores that include such well-known names as Belk, JCPenney, Chick-fil-A, Krispy Kruncy Chicken, and Barnes & Noble. With the crowds these retailers draw, annual sales for the mall regularly reach more than $175 million.

Meanwhile, Tupelo Furniture Market was created in 1993 with the purchase of the Mississippi National Furniture Market. Located in the upholstery capital of the world, the market features two million square feet of space showcasing 800-1,000 exhibitors from around the globe.

In addition, the Fairpark District features a 50-acre site next to downtown Tupelo and is being redeveloped by the Tupelo Redevelopment Agency using a $22.7 million investment generated by city bonds.

The redeveloping area includes stores, restaurants, office space and living space.

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Time-Tested

SUCCESS LEE COUNTY’S MANUFACTURING SECTOR SHOWS CONSISTENT GROWTH

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ome companies have been here more than 75 years, while others are relative newcomers at a decade or so. But they’ve all got one thing in common: steady growth and success thanks to Tupelo and Lee County’s consistently pro-business environment. Here’s a look at highlights dating back to the 1940s: 1940S: PHILIPS LIGHTING When it set up shop in Tupelo, Philips Lighting immediately became a major employer. That hasn’t changed in the decades since. In fact, the company is now poised to anchor a major area of innovation right here.

“We have been the product development center for lighting in office and industrial settings for many, many years, and so we have been focused on new product development,” says Tom Lynch, senior manager of supply chain.

“We have always had success with our team in Tupelo, and now we have the research and development team for LED for office and industry here. We are

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transforming our factory from traditional lighting to LED, and doing all that research here in Tupelo, which is an exciting thing.”

1970S: TECUMSEH PRODUCTS COMPANY One of the best-known names in air conditioning and refrigeration, Tecumseh began by making “hermetic” compressors for consumer refrigerators in 1937 and eventually moved into automotive and commercial lines. It also operates research and development facilities in the United States and overseas, and its Tupelo compression and condenser plant also serves as its North American distribution hub.

LED There Be Light

Philips Lighting located here in the 1940s and currently is transforming its factory to manufacture LED lighting.

Here, a model at its Day-Brite Capri Omega Lighting Institute shows how light distributes across finishes.

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Philips Lighting, which established a presence in Tupelo in the 1940s, has evolved to using robotic technology in its manufacturing facility.

H.M. Richards employees build quality furniture in Baldwyn.

1980S: MTD PRODUCTS With names like Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt and Remington, MTD Products is behind some of the nation’s best-known names in lawn and garden equipment. The company continues to expand its presence in Tupelo, most recently adding more than 100 new jobs to staff a $6.25 million expansion to make a new mower platform and add injection-molding capabilities to its operations here.

1990S: H.M. RICHARDS INC. Beautiful furniture made in an environmentally friendly way is the order of the day at H.M. Richards, which was founded in 1997 and operates a 750,000-square-foot facility in Baldwyn. Everything from its coil-spring seating system and 5-ply, high-density foam cushions is put into place here, and then distributed for sale throughout fine furniture and department stores across the United States.

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“This production system was very unique for this region, but the community has worked very hard, and the workforce has developed the skills, so we have great possibilities.”

KIYOSHI TSUCHIYA, GENERAL MANAGER, AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURING MISSISSIPPI, INC.

2000S: AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURING MISSISSIPPI In 2011, Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi came online in Baldwyn to create bumpers, suspension parts, rear axles and instrument panels for the Toyota Corolla plant in nearby Blue Springs.

The $250 million plant is a subsidiary of Toyota Auto Body, and received a great deal of support as it was developing from Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Mississippi and its vice president, Doug Formby.

The plant has more than 300 employees, and is expected to keep adding new workers over time. And during its construction, care was taken to leave intact old oak trees and other landscaping, so the facility was beautifully integrated to its surroundings right away – even adding a magnolia silhouette into its logo.

“This production system was very unique for this region, but the community has worked very hard, and the workforce has developed the skills, so we have great possibilities,” says Kiyoshi Tsuchiya, general manager.

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BUSINESS

Building the Local Workforce

The Belden Center at Itawamba Community College includes the WIN Job Center, which offers workforce training and continuing education, as well as GED testing.

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Technology Training for Tomorrow

Itawamba Community College’s Belden Center trains job seekers in areas such as electrical technology, emergency medicine, welding, industrial maintenance and heating and air conditioning.

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“It’s a one-stop shop – the place to go where we match employers and employees together, all under one roof,” says Vice President of Economic and Community Services James Williams, about the 250,000-square-foot center.

A WIN-WIN SITUATION Job seekers benefit from the WIN Job Center, where prospective employees can review job postings, apply for jobs and take advantage of workforce training programs,

Toyota’s Advanced Manufacturing Technician program gives students hands-on experience.

“When you bring the community college into the economic development realm, it makes a big difference.”

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continuing education programs and GED testing.

“We also have select career and technical education programs for degrees in emergency medical technician, welding, industrial maintenance, electrical technology, and heating and air conditioning,” says Denise Gillespie, director of workforce development and training.

As for employers, they have the opportunity to post jobs, host job fairs and use the new training and meeting rooms at the Belden Center free of charge.

“And if they are looking to hire people, not only can we take applications, but we can do prehire assessments. We can put prospective employees through the screening process so the employer doesn’t have to do that,” Gillespie says, which explains why 65-70 companies are working with the center at any given time and more than 200 use its services every year.

TOYOTA’S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN PROGRAM Toyota shows its commitment to the future of Lee County by partnering with ICC on an Advanced Manufacturing Technician program, one which includes classroom instruction as well as hands-on work experience at the company’s Blue Springs automotive assembly plant. Curriculum topics include electricity, fluid power, mechanics, fabrication, robotics and advanced manufacturing.

“It’s a highly selective program in which students come to class two days a week for eight hours a day, and then they work at the plant three eight-hour days,” Gillespie says. “It’s a fabulous opportunity, but the individual has to be successful in both school and at work to continue each semester. If [they don’t meet expectations] we can drop them out of the program.”

Launched in early 2013, the fivesemester program is already a hit with ICC, Toyota and students alike.

“It’s a fabulous model, and I

Toyota’s Advanced Manufacturing Technician program is offered through a partnership with ICC.

FAST FACT Skilled Technician positions are the hardest to fill in the U.S. today, according to the National Association of Manufacturers

would love to see even more programs go in this direction, with more industry partners because the concept of working while going to school improves student performance,” Gillespie says.

Gillespie credits much of ICC’s program success to the college’s relationship with the Community Development Foundation.

“When you bring the community college into the economic development realm, it makes a big difference,” she says.

by Jason Zasky by staff photographer Brian McCord

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Birthday Parties?

Yes, we do! Call or visit us online for details.

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CUTTING-EDGE COMPANIES TRANSFORM LEE COUNTY

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his may be best known as the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley, but Tupelo and Lee County are earning a reputation as places to establish high-tech R&D companies and build world-class manufacturing facilities.

GENERAL ATOMICS Case in point: In 2005, General Atomics, an advanced technology company that develops defense and energy applications, constructed a 25,000-square-foot facility to assemble Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems, which will be used on next-generation aircraft carriers.

In the years since, the Shannon facility has expanded several times, and the company is currently in the process of completing yet another addition, one which will bring the size of the facility to 140,000 square feet and provide jobs to 25 additional workers.

The new building will feature additional test rooms and warehouse space, new areas for printed circuit board assembly and cable manufacturing, and space for largescale machining.

CIRCADENCE CORPORATION Another area company that performs mission-critical defense work for the military is Circadence, which has its advanced R&D facility in Tupelo, where it employs 17 workers, primarily software engineers and architects.

At Tupelo’s Circadence facility, software engineers and architects focus on network communication for the U.S. military.

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Technology Thrives in Tupelo

Initially located at the Renasant Center for IDEAs before expanding into its own facility, Hyperion Technology Group creates industrial automation solutions for several industries and customers, and also assists many public and private clients with research and development.

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Circadence is a WAN optimization company, which means it develops products designed to extend the capabilities of existing data networks, improve transport speed and ensure uptime, all vital to a world that increasingly depends on network communication, says Brad Prewitt, vice president of government relations and Mississippi operations.

For Circadence, location is everything, Prewitt says.

“Tupelo is roughly equidistant from Ole Miss in Oxford and Mississippi State in Starkville,” he says, noting how those two educational communities function as a source of workers, with employees attracted by Tupelo’s low cost of living and the stimulating work environment at Circadence.

“We create intellectual property, so we don’t just need workers; we need thinkers. We are solving problems every day,” he says.

“At the same time, we benefit from having two SEC schools within an hour’s drive, both of which provide great opportunities for education and entertainment.”

HYPERION TECHNOLOGY GROUP Hyperion, a four-year-old customengineering company that has 29 full- and part-time employees, chose to set up shop in Tupelo for many of the same reasons.

“We looked at a lot of different cities, but we needed a facility that had Class A office space, laboratory space and machine shop space,” says Hyperion President Geoff Carter.

“And we wanted to start up in an incubator-type environment. Tupelo has the Renasant Center for IDEAs and had all those spaces available.”

Beyond that, Carter says, “Tupelo has a very strong industrial base, and almost everything we do results in building something.

Whatever we need done, whether in a machine shop or plastic shop or having something painted or powder-coated, all those suppliers are right here.”

Carter wholeheartedly agrees with Prewitt that being in Tupelo makes it easier to find employees.

“Tupelo has many of the same things that a big city has to offer, but there are no traffic jams, there’s a low crime rate and it’s a great place to raise kids. You get the best of both worlds living and working here. It makes it easy to attract the high level of talent it takes to do the things we do,” Carter says.

by Jason Zasky by staff photographer Brian McCord

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General Atomics’ Lee County facility will soon cover 140,000 square feet and add 25 new jobs.

Building Tupelo and Lee County Since 1941

2020 McCullough Blvd.

Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-3240 www.jescoinc.net

The Largest Industrial Contractor in the South

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Business Spotlight ROOM TO ROOM

Norma Cother

1289 N. Gloster, Ste. A Tupelo, MS 38804 662-680-9355 tel 901-653-2325 fax Visit me online: normacother.crye-leike.com

Real Estate is business on a personal level. The best part of any transaction is the relationship that stems from it and lasts long after the deal is done.

I work hard to make sure that every client is treated fairly and honestly by listening to their needs and making them a top priority. There’s nothing better than helping someone reach their dreams, and doing so in a way that makes them feel good about the whole process. I believe that referrals are the highest compliment because they do much more than increase business – they introduce a new friend!

With a 100,000-square-foot showroom of furnishings, Room to Room sells items for the living room, dining room, bedroom and home office as well as mattresses, rugs and accessories. www.roomtoroom.net

LIMOSS US, LLC For more than 20 years, Baldwyn-based Limoss US has been producing motorized motion furniture for health-care facilities and offices. www.limoss-us.com

KDM CUSTOM COATINGS KDM is owned by mechanical engineer Keith Miller, whose staff specializes in applying environmentally friendly protective coatings on metals and most plastics.

(662) 842-9725

T&L SPECIALTY Formed in 1983, T&L Specialty manufactures environmentally friendly industrial chemicals that are used for paint stripping, rust removal and metal cleaning for customers in the U.S., China and India.

(662) 842-8143

2270 W. Main St. (662) 844-4011 3929 N. Gloster St. (662) 840-8401 Sam’s Club 3833 N. Gloster St. (662) 840-6459

WEY VALVE Switzerland-based Wey Valve has a production facility in Nettleton for manufacturing fluid pipe valves that are guaranteed not to leak or lose pressure. The company’s slogan is That’s the Wey. www.weyvalve.com

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BUSINESS: CHAMBER REPORT

Taking the Lead on Leadership

CHAMBER PROGRAMS HELP CONNECT PROFESSIONALS TO THE COMMUNITY Local professionals are developing deeper knowledge of their community and making new connections through Tupelo Chamber of Commerce programs, including Tupelo Young Professionals, the Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute and Tupelo Ties.

TYP, a group of younger chamber members, invites the not-so-young professionals to join the fun of networking with no strings attached during its Business After Hours events, held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. once a month during even-numbered months.

The events feature great food and conversation and are free for all members of the Community Development Foundation.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE CLI, a two-year program, helps chamber members enhance their leadership skills and learn more about the community through an interactive education course.

“The first year involves educating enrollees about local government, health care, education, law enforcement and economic development, with participants spending one day every month visiting one of those Tupelo entities,” says Karen Geddie, Tupelo Chamber of Commerce vice president. “The second year of the program has CLI people participating in projects to better Tupelo.”

For example, one project involves CLI participants backing an effort called Excel by 5.

“Excel by 5 calls for community involvement, family and parent support, early care and education, and good health practices to better prepare toddlers in our region for kindergarten,” Geddie says.

RETURN TO SENDER A third initiative the chamber promotes is called Tupelo Ties which aims to lure former Tupelo residents back to the reinvest in the community.

“It’s all about getting young

professionals as well as executives to move back and contribute to the economic growth of this region,” says Chat Phillips, economic division project manager for the CDF.

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ECONOMIC PROFILE

City Sales and Use Tax 31%

TOP EMPLOYERS

7%

North Mississippi Health Services

State Sales Tax

EDUCATION LEVEL High School Graduate

Cooper Tire and Rubber Co., JESCO Inc., MTD Products, Tupelo Public School District

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Associate Degree Bachelor’s Degree

BancorpSouth, H.M. Richards, Lee County Schools, Walmart/ Sam’s Club

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BUSINESS: SEE THE CITY

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Tupelo Hardware Company

One might not expect to find a selection of guitars in a hardware store, but this is no typical town or hardware store. A young Elvis Presley got his first guitar at this downtown Tupelo fixture, and many of his fans stop to visit this site so significant to his legendary career.

The Booth family has owned and managed Tupelo Hardware for 85 years.

See more photos of Tupelo’s historic places at livability.com/tupelo/ms/photos-video.

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LIVING Schools, health care and neighborhoods in Tupelo

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Enjoy the View

New homes, some with water views, line the streets in Tupelo’s Spring Lake subdivision. Spring Lake is a 1,000-acre development with sprawling Southern manors and grand family homes.

For more photos of Tupelo’s impressive homes and neighborhoods, visit livability.com/tupelo/ms/photos-video.

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LIVING: HEALTH

Danny Tice prepares for surgery at the North Mississippi Medical Center, part of North Mississippi Health Services.

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Reputation

for Quality NMHS WINS SECOND BALDRIGE AWARD

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ith coverage spanning 24 counties and patient care spanning a lifetime, North Mississippi Health Services is more than meeting its mission to “improve the health of the people of this region by providing conveniently accessible, cost-effective health care of the highest quality.�

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Sanders Clinic for Women

GynecoloGy InferTIlITy rouTIne & HIGH rISk obSTeTrIcS C.K. White, M.D. Johnny F. Miles, M.D. Mark A. Ray, M.D. Kristen Y. Turner, M.D. Cassie B. Hill, M.D. Brandi S. McGehee, M.D. J. Bennett McGehee, M.D. Lauren C. Waldrop, FNP

1041 S. Madison St. • Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 844-8754 • www.sandersclinicforwomen.com

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Technicians at North Mississippi Medical Center use a Centralized Monitoring System to check on patients.

It has even won a couple of prestigious awards attesting to that.

“We provide continual care,” says Marsha Tapscott, director of marketing and public relations for NMHS. “We have things for prevention, wellness, primary care and specialty care, and also services for nursing home and end-of-life care with our hospice program. We truly provide coverage from birth until end of life.”

LIKE WINNING THE SUPER BOWL Headquartered in Tupelo, where its North Mississippi Medical Center is located, NMHS serves residents throughout the northern part of the state as well as

northwest Alabama. It has community hospitals in Eupora, Iuka, Pontotoc and West Point, Miss., and Hamilton, Ala., and a network of more than 30 primary and specialty clinics. NMHS is one of the state’s top employers with around 6,500 employees.

Its quality and scope of care, financial management and reputation as a leading employer paved the way toward winning the 2012 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest Presidential honor for performance excellence through innovation, improvement and visionary leadership. The recent award for NMHS came just a few years after its flagship medical center had won

“We wanted to help the public understand that it’s kind of like winning the Super Bowl, being at the top of your game.

We felt like it set us on the course to expand on the things we learned to our entire healthcare system.”

MARSHA TAPSCOTT, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR NMHS

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Quality Care You Can Count On

North Mississippi Medical Center is a 650-bed facility that serves more than 700,000 people from 24 counties in portions of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. NMMC is Mississippi’s largest private, not-for-profit hospital, and is recognized as a Level II trauma center.

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it in 2006. These are the only two entities in Mississippi to have received the honor in the 25-year history of the Baldrige Award.

After winning the award in 2006, “We wanted to help the public understand that it’s kind of like winning the Super Bowl, being at the top of your game,” Tapscott says.

“We felt like it set us on the course to expand on the things we learned to our entire health-care system. Our next step was to put our processes in place and really grow over the next five years. We did that, and reapplied for the award and received it (in 2012).”

North Mississippi Medical Center and North Mississippi Health Services have received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

STILL GROWING In the meantime, the medical center in Tupelo has been undergoing expansion and renovation projects for some time.

The West Bedtower expansion, with 140 beds and the addition of 125,547 square feet, was completed in April 2013. It has larger, more comfortable patient bedrooms and support areas.

The second phase of that project is the renovation of the Central Bedtower, with an estimated completion date of November 2014. It will add 84 beds.

The complete renovation of the two areas will result in a completely new infrastructure with new interior rooms and exterior walls and windows. The exterior lawn will be prepared near the end of phase two.

by John McBryde by staff photographer Brian McCord

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LIVING: HEALTH

Kid-Friendly Health Education

Located in Tupelo, HealthWorks! North Mississippi engages children of all ages through hands-on exhibits and interactive games that focus on healthy eating, exercise, dental hygiene and more.

Passionate About

HEALTH TUPELO’S HEALTHY CHOICES PAY OFF, EARN RECOGNITION

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hen Jack Reed, Jr. ran for mayor of Tupelo, he listed five priorities he intended to address if elected.

Not the least of these was to make Tupelo the healthiest city in Mississippi. He looked at it as something to strive for, even if there wasn’t a particular contest at the time.

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Eat Well to Live Well

At the Downtown Tupelo Farmers Market, residents pick up locally grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jams, jellies, smoked meats and dairy products.

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“I thought we would try to accomplish the things so we could at least claim (a title if one was awarded someday),” says Reed, whose four-year term as Tupelo’s mayor ended in June 2013.

“Well, lo and behold, two years later, Blue Cross Blue Shield was giving $75,000 to the state’s healthiest cities, $50,000 for first place and $25,000 for second,” Reed says.

Tupelo finished second to Hernando in 2011, and in 2012 it was named Healthiest Hometown by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi.

TUPELO RESIDENTS MAKE HEALTH A TOP PRIORITY This recognition came largely as a result of the Mayor’s Healthy Task Force, which continues today with a variety of programs and initiatives to encourage residents to lead healthier lifestyles.

“The task force is made up of all volunteers, just people who are passionate about healthy lifestyles and helping Tupelo exhibit and project those things that support healthy activities,” Reed says.

Initiatives include a program known as Health on a Shelf, which provides a section of healthy food options at local convenience stores; the Mayor’s Marathon, where residents agreed to walk or run 26.2 miles in a month’s time; and a team weight loss campaign, where groups from businesses or among families or friends worked as a team to shed pounds.

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Tupelo High School stu dents stay healthy and fit by playin g sports like soccer, football, basket ball and golf.

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FAST FACT Tupelo has five athletic complexes with playing fields for soccer, baseball and softball.

“The task force is made up of all volunteers, just people who are passionate about healthy lifestyles and helping Tupelo exhibit and project those things that support healthy activities.”

JACK REED, JR. FORMER MAYOR OF TUPELO

Runners hit the trails at Tupelo’s 153-acre Ballard Park Sportsplex.

The Brain Theater at HealthWorks! North Mississippi demonstrates how the brain works, while other exhibits focus on nutrition, exercise and hygiene.

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NEW APPROACHES Involvement in the push toward making Tupelo a beacon of healthy living comes from a variety of sources. The Tupelo Parks and Recreation department has been instrumental in getting residents young and old more fit through its many traditional programs and its 19 parks.

“But as part of the Healthy Task Force, we wanted to look at things that were different from what was already in place,” says Tupelo Chief Operating Officer Don Lewis.

“We looked at what programs we could implement that are not traditional that would help people to get involved.”

Lewis and his staff developed a running series that allowed participants to enter four or five races throughout the year and accumulate points. In addition, his department worked with Tupelo Public Schools to ensure that all second graders were at least introduced to swimming.

“It gives them an opportunity to be put in various groups, from those afraid of the water up to the ones who knew how to swim,” Lewis says. “That has been a very good success for us.”

The organization HealthWorks!

North Mississippi has also played a key role in improving the health of children throughout the region.

Opened in 2009 and only the second such facility in the nation, it’s a place where kids can have fun while learning how to make wise and healthy life choices.

“Having HealthWorks! here has definitely helped,” says Donna Loden, a staff member at the facility who also serves on the task force.

by John McBryde by staff photographer Michael Tedesco

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Candlewood SuiteS tupelo north is centrally located at the intersection of Gloster Street and McCullough Blvd. You will have ease in finding attractions like Elvis Presley’s Birthplace and Museum, The Automobile Museum, and The Tupelo Buffalo Park.

Candlewood Suites put amenities where they count, in your room. Our guests can cook meals in their fully equipped kitchens, and relax in their overstuffed recliner while watching movies from our complimentary movie lending library. Business travelers will work more efficiently utilizing the executive desk.

Complimentary amenities include a fitness center, laundry services, lending locker and lending library.

Additionally, our Candlewood Cupboard allows guests the opportunity to purchase breakfast, lunch and dinner options, as well as sodas, snacks, etc.

979 N. Gloster St. • Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 553-4649 • www.candlewoodsuites.com

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Seniors Loving Life! &

Paul B. Farabaugh, M.D. C. Stephen Farmer II, M.D. Jonathan R. Kalish, M.D. Wm. Hughes Milam, M.D. J. Timothy Posey, M.D. Kristopher W. Whitehead, M.D. Sally Morgan, CUNP Lauri McKell, CUNP 830 S. Gloster St. • East Tower • Fourth Floor Tupelo, MS 38801 • (662) 377-7100 The Continence Center: (662) 377-7279 www.urologyms.com

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LIVING: HEALTH

The Dance Studio offers ballroom dancing lessons in both private and group settings.

Keeping the Fun in Fitness

LOCAL BUSINESSES CONNECT RESIDENTS TO HEALTHY LIFESTYLES An active lifestyle is a healthy one, but in Tupelo, wellness isn’t just about running around the block. Several area businesses make fitness fun and relaxing, too.

The Dance Studio

CUT A RUG – AND YOUR WAISTLINE The Dance Studio brings sizzle to the Magnolia State with instructors specializing in American Smooth and American Rhythm ballroom dancing.

The studio hosts weekly themed dance parties and instructors give private and group lessons.

Learning to dance isn’t just good for the social scene, but the body and mind as well.

“What makes it a little different is that it is also a mental workout.

Studies have shown that dancing is the one physical activity that can help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s,” says Tammy Wilson, general manager of The Dance Studio.

The exposure dancing has received from TV shows like Dancing with the Stars has “helped grow the overall awareness of ballroom dancing” and the studio gets “calls from people every day who say that they have wanted to try dancing because they saw it on television or in a movie,” Wilson says.

“What makes it a little different is that it is also a mental workout.

Studies have shown that dancing is the one physical activity that can help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s.”

TAMMY WILSON, GENERAL MANAGER, THE DANCE STUDIO

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“Offering Comprehensive Healthcare for Women in Every Season of Life”

Gregg A. Willis, m.d.

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HEALTHY MIND AND BODY Dharma Wellness knows that few people would turn down a good massage, and they are happy to oblige. They also offer customized yoga therapy, prenatal bodywork and private consultation to prepare for childbirth.

“When you can calm your mind, connect with your breath and be in a state of relaxation, your body can do its most natural healing,” says Dharma owner April Dempsey. “Relaxation is my focus. When someone comes through my door, I think of how I can help them be more united with their body and breath. Clients leave Dharma Wellness feeling renewed.”

Gear Up to Get Moving

Good gear can make a huge difference when it comes to working out, and Tupelo’s Trails and Treads outdoor store has just about everything a person needs for running, biking, hiking, snow skiing and more. Many agree that having workout buddies also acts as a motivator, and the Tupelo Running Club and Tupelo Bicycle Club regularly hold group runs and rides to suit that need.

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Valuable Lessons To Learn

LOCAL SCHOOLS EFFECTIVELY EDUCATE STUDENTS AT EVERY LEVEL Tupelo and Lee County students enjoy easy access to high-quality educational opportunities.

Public and Private Schools

CITY AND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS The Tupelo Public School District and Lee County School District educate more than 14,000 students each year with serious focus and qualified resources.

TPSD has 90 teachers with National Board Certification, which is a voluntary assessment program that goes above and beyond state requirements. Students also enjoy an outstanding athletics program at the high school, one Sports Illustrated ranked third in the nation in 2008. Lee County, through a School-to-Careers grant, helps students prepare for specific careers and also offers an occupational diploma through its special education program.

For parents seeking private school options, Tupelo Christian Preparatory School challenges its K-12 students to excel in academics, athletics and acts of service in a Christian environment. Fine arts classes are available as well as the TCPS Leadership Academy for sixth graders.

High-Tech Education

Middle and high school students and teachers who are part of the Tupelo Public School District receive Apple MacBook laptop computers at the beginning of each school year. Students can download textbooks and other educational materials onto the devices.

Find out more about why Tupelo is a great place to learn at livability.com/ tupelo/ms/schools.

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Special Education

Higher Education

AUTISM CENTER OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

The Autism Center of North Mississippi, a 501(c)3 non-profit agency, provides services to schools and families to support children with a range of learning disorders, delays and behavioral issues. The centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach is clinically demonstrated to reverse the effects of autism in 20 to 30 percent of children.

Students who plan to earn a college degree have several great options here at home.

Itawamba Community College has a special link with Lee County high schools. Graduates who attend ICC have their first two years of college paid for through an initiative called the Lee County/ Marchbanks Helping Hand Tuition Guarantee Program.

At the University of MississippiTupelo, more than 120 courses are offered for undergraduate and graduate-level study. Courses are selected to meet the needs of people with full-time jobs or family commitments, and classes typically meet one evening per week.

The Mississippi University for Women features small class sizes and holds a best value ranking from both Consumer Reports and U.S. News & World Report.

Career Development

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION PROGRAMS There are numerous Community Development Foundation programs in Tupelo to help students pursue careers.

CDFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Industry Education Day brings together educators and industry leaders for a conference-type event that involves a guest speaker and local industry tours. Considered an in-service day for teachers, the annual program promotes cooperation and conversation between the two groups so educators will better understand local workforce needs in preparing students for careers locally.

Launched in 2003, the Mississippi Scholars program is presented to all high school students within the Lee and Tupelo districts. The program encourages kids to complete more challenging courses to better prepare them for life after graduation.

On the technical side, CDF helps to educate those interested in the technical and robotics fields with Tek2Go Manufacturing Camp and the Mississippi Best Robotics competition.

LIVING: SEE THE CITY

Honor Veterans While Enjoying the Great Outdoors

East Tupelo is home to Veterans Memorial Park, which covers nearly 200 acres and includes two softball complexes, a splash pad, a disc golf course, a walking trail and memorials for veterans. Additionally, a Vietnam Memorial replica wall is planned for the park and will be funded through donations.

Discover more images of Tupeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks at livability.com/tupelo/ms/photos-video.

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Top 10

Fun and Unusual Museums

AVA GARDNER MUSEUM Smithfield, NC TEXAS COWBOY HALL OF FAME Fort Worth, TX STAR MUSEUM Abingdon, VA GREAT AMERICAN DOLLHOUSE MUSEUM Danville, KY TUPELO AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM Tupelo, MS LOUISVILLE SLUGGER MUSEUM & FACTORY LOUISVILLE, KY NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM Stillwater, OK NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ROLLER SKATING Lincoln, NE

Tupelo made the list.

Top 10 Fun and Unusual Museums

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AMERICAN HELICOPTER MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER West Chester, PA THE MUSEUM OF MOUNTAIN BIKE ART & TECHNOLOGY Statesville, NC

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COMMUNITY PROFILE ETHNICITY 24%

COST OF LIVING

$45,372 Median Household Income

White

Hispanic

Black

Other

47%

$202,747 Median Home Price

29%

$588

36% 57%

AGE

Median Rent for a Two-Bedroom Apartment Source: Onboard Informatics

19 and Under 20-54

3%

TRANSPORTATION

4%

55 and Over (percentages based on the total = 34,852)

(percentages based on the total = 35,865)

Median Travel Time to Work

TEMPERATURE July Average High

January Average Low

15 minutes

91°

30°

76°

31°

Closest Airport: Tupelo Regional Airport

3 miles Closest Airport: Memphis International Airport January Low National Low

July High

National High

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8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

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49 JESCO INC. CONSTRUCTION

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69 LITTLE’S JEWELERS

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50 NORMA COTHER CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS

73 NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLERGY & ASTHMA CENTER

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23 PARK HEIGHTS RESTAURANT

C2 RENASANT BANK

60 SANDERS CLINIC FOR WOMEN

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67 STEWART ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION INC.

26 THE MALL AT BARNES CROSSING

63 THE MCCARTY COMPANY

72 TRACEWAY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY # TRI INC. REALTORS

80 TUPELO BUFFALO PARK & ZOO 19 TUPELO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

41 KELLUM DENTAL CLINIC

9 TOMMY MORGAN INC. REALTORS

28 TUPELO AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

67 TRUSTMARK BANK

25 VAN ATKINS JEWELERS 50 WAL-MART SUPERCENTER

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Big Oaks Golf Club www.bigoaksgolfcourse.com

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North Mississippi Allergy & Asthma Center www.nmaac.com

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North Mississippi Medical Center www.nmhs.net

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OB-Gyn Associates PA www.obgynassociatespa.com

Cindy Black, Realtor – Coldwell Banker Southern Real Estate www.coldwellbanker.com/for/ cindy.black

Park Heights Restaurant www.parkheightsrestaurant.com

Community Development Foundation www.cdfms.org

Renasant Bank www.renasantbank.com Sanders Clinic for Women www.sandersclinicforwomen.com

Community Medical Supply www.mycommunityhme.com

South Restaurant www.restaurantsouth.com

Cooper Tires www.coopertire.com

Stewart Environmental Construction Inc.

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Dillard Enterprises Commercial Real Estate www.dillard-enterprises.com Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association www.tupelomainstreet.com Gloster Creek Professional & Medical Mall www.glostercreek.com Gum Tree Mortgage www.gumtreemortgage.com Hawkeye Industries Inc. www.hawkeye.ws Heritage Obstetrics & Gynecology www.heritage-obgyn.com Hilton Garden Inn www.tupelo.hgi.com

The Mall at Barnes Crossing www.barnescrossing.com The McCarty Company www.mccartycompany.com Tommy Morgan Inc. Realtors www.tmhomes.com

TRI Inc. Realtors www.trirealestate.net Trustmark Bank www.trustmark.com Tupelo Automobile Museum www.tupeloauto.com Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo www.tupelobuffalopark.com Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau www.tupelo.net

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JESCO Inc. Construction www.jescoinc.net

Van Atkins Jewelers www.vanatkins.com

Kellum Dental Clinic www.kellumdental.com

Walmart Supercenter www.walmart.com

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Content Director | Lisa Battles Contributing Writers | Barbara Biehler, Nancy Mann Jackson, John McBryde, Joe Morris, Chris Russell, Braxton Shoop, Jason Zasky Content Coordinator | Jessica Walker Boehm Staff Writer | Kevin Litwin Proofreading Manager | Raven Petty Lead Designer | Jackie Ciulla Senior Graphic Designers | Stacey Allis, Laura Gallagher, Kris Sexton, Jake Shores, Vikki Williams Graphic Designers | Kacey Passmore, Matt West Creative Technology Analyst | Becca Ary Lead Photographers | Brian McCord, Michael Tedesco Senior Photographers | Jeff Adkins, Brian McCord Staff Photographers | Michael Conti, Wendy Jo O’Barr, Frank Ordoñez Color Imaging Technician | Alison Hunter Integrated Media Manager | Seth Israelsen Sales Support Project Manager | Sara Quint Sales Support Coordinator | Christina Morgan Ad Production Manager | Katie Middendorf Ad Traffic Assistants | Krystin Lemmon, Patricia Moisan Web Project Manager | David Day Digital Project Manager | Jill Ridenour Digital Products Designer | Erica Lampley Web Developer I | Nels Noseworthy Web Designer II | Richard Stevens Chairman | Greg Thurman President/Publisher | Bob Schwartzman Executive Vice President | Ray Langen Senior V.P./Sales | Todd Potter Senior V.P./Client Development | Jeff Heefner Senior V.P./Operations | Casey Hester Senior V.P./Sales | Jarek Swekosky V.P./Content Operations | Natasha Lorens Creative Services Director | Christina Carden Photography Director | Jeffrey S. Otto Web Creative Director | Allison Davis Controller | Chris Dudley Senior Accountant | Lisa Owens Accounts Payable Coordinator | Maria McFarland Accounts Receivable Coordinator | Diana Iafrate IT Director | Daniel Cantrell Executive Secretary | Kristy Giles Human Resources Manager | Peggy Blake

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