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BY HOLLIE DEESE PHOTOGRAPHY BY REED BROWN
HOMETOWN HERO
A NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT INVESTS IN COLUMBIA, WITH A STUNNING NEW HOME AND A FOUNDATION THAT GIVES BACK Shaq Mason knew his first home had to be in Columbia, Tennessee. His hometown, it’s where the New England Patriot first learned to play football, and where he now operates the Shaq Mason Foundation. The foundation works with local schools to provide opportunities for children and their families, whether it’s access to a football camp or surprising students at his alma mater with Christmas gifts.
“He had been looking for his Tennessee home for quite some time,” says his mother, Alicia McGuire, who also helps run his foundation. “House after house after house, and just not finding what he wanted.” The two were actually on their way to look at a different property when their Realtor suggested stopping by a new listing that happened to be on NASHVILLEINTERIORS.COM | 31
