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Heal the Hood Foundation Basketball Celebrity Weekend set for June 7-8

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e Heal the Hood (HTH) Foundation Celebrity Weekend is back for its 15th year, with a star-studded line-up and a meaningful message. e theme for this year’s event, taking place on June 7th and 8th, is “Don’t Kill My Future,” a phrase frequently used by HTH to bring attention to the need to stop violence in the Blu City.

e fun- lled weekend will kick o with the Kevin Whitted All-Star Youth Basketball Camp on Friday, June 7th, at Kirby High School. Former NBA player and coach Kevin Whitted, along with his wife De’Neia, will lead the camp, which aims to teach the fundamentals of the game to young boys and girls, ages 7-17.

is year, the rst 100 kids to register for the camp will attend for free, receiving a t-shirt, lunch, and an unforgettable experience. e rst 50 students to register will also receive two tickets to the Celebrity Basketball Game on Saturday, June 8th, at Ridgeway High School.

But the highlight of the weekend is sure to be the Celebrity Basketball Game, featuring City of Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. Former NBA coach Lionel Hollins and Coach Kevin Whitted will lead the teams, while Dustin Starr, owner of Memphis Wrestling, will serve as the emcee.

In addition to the mayors, other professional athletes, local and national celebrities, and former Memphis Grizzlies player Tony Allen will also be playing. Allen will be honored with the HTH inaugural Heroes of Change Award for his contributions to the community.

Founder and Executive Director of HTH, LaDell Beamon, is excited about the level of talent participating in this

This year, the first 100 kids to register for the camp will attend for free, receiving a t-shirt, lunch, and an unforgettable experience.

year’s game. “ e game this year is on a di erent level! As far as I know, this is the rst time two mayors in o ce have met on a Memphis basketball court. Add the Grindfather, Tony Allen, and two phenomenal coaches, and you’ve got a recipe for greatness.”

Tickets for the Celebrity Basketball Game are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door. All proceeds from both events will bene t HTH’s youth programs.

HTH is a nonpro t organization

that provides positive outlets for youth and young adults through various forms of art and therapy. ey are currently raising money to build a multi-million-dollar Hero Empowerment Center in East Memphis, which will serve as a safe haven for youth and their families.

For more information about the event or to register for the Kevin Whitted All-Star Youth Basketball Camp, visit www.hthmemphis.org or call 901566-0473.

President Calvin Anderson Interim Editor Lee Eric Smith

A Graduation Season to Remember — for better and for worse

Season of celebration marred by fights and gun violence. We have to do better.

By Curtis Weathers TSD Education Columnist

The graduation season is a time of immense pride, joy, and celebration for students, families, and educators.

For students, it represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and personal growth as they cross the stage to receive their diplomas and embark upon new chapters. Families beam with pride as they witness their loved ones’ achievements, re ecting on the sacri ces and support that have brought them to this milestone moment.

Educators, too, share in the joy of seeing their students succeed, knowing that their guidance and support have played a crucial role in framing these young minds. Graduation ceremonies, steeped in tradition and emotion, bring together communities to honor the accomplishments of the graduates and celebrate the bonds forged between classmates, teachers, and families.

In my entire career as an educator, I have never witnessed a graduation season as unique as the one we are emerging from today. As a former school principal, I never dreamed I would witness some of the behavior that has transpired from students on stage and even in the audience over the last few weeks at various graduation ceremonies— both here in Memphis and across the country.

e ght that erupted among students at the Hamilton High School graduation proceedings was heartbreaking. A few years ago, I had the honor of serving as principal of Hamilton High School. It was one of the

truly great highlights of my career. e thought of such an incident occurring was never discussed; it was not a concern.

Hamilton High School has a proud and storied legacy.

“Love Hamilton!”

“Absolutely!” Hamiltonians across the country, I am sure, were shocked and appalled at the news of this incident.

But there was more drama to unfold at other schools here in Memphis and across the country. While happy moments were experienced by so many students and parents nationwide, the excitement for some was punctuated by gun violence and assaults both during and a er the ceremonies.

At a high school ceremony in Oakland, Calif., two people were injured as gun re erupted during the graduation ceremony.

Earlier this month, according to local

reports, two people were shot during the Cape Central High School Graduation in Cape Girardeau, Mo., just one day a er shots reportedly rang out near a separate graduation ceremony in Kansas City, Mo.

Also, a ght reportedly broke out between adults and children at a kindergarten graduation ceremony in Somerville, Tenn. ree people were arrested.

And if the gun violence wasn’t enough, three Green eld High School students in a school district in Tennessee were forced to sit in the audience instead of with their classmates on stage because they each had a disability. e parents were furious!

In light of all of this drama, one has to ask the question, “Is nothing sacred anymore?”

But things weren’t all bad; thousands of schools here in Memphis and around the country held their graduation ceremonies without incident. e folks at Circles of Success Elementary School (COSLA) here in Memphis, one of several ceremonies I had the pleasure of attending, restored my faith in humanity and our educational system. e ceremony for their h-grade scholars was outstanding; no ghts, no shootings, well-orchestrated, and a huge success! Congratulations to the COSLA leadership, faculty, and sta . It was awesome!

Graduations, at any level, are a signi cant rite of passage ceremony, marking the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and personal

growth regardless of the level at which it occurs. e ceremony itself is rich in symbolism, especially at the high school and college level; from the traditional caps and gowns representing academic achievement to the turning of the tassel, signifying the transition from student to graduate. e awarding of diplomas represents not only the completion of academic requirements but also the unlocking of future opportunities. Overall, the ceremony serves as a celebration of individual accomplishments and collective success, fostering a sense of community and shared pride.

Graduations are memorable events that hold deep personal meaning for the graduates, their families, and the school community, leaving a lasting impression as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. at is why this type of conduct cannot be tolerated and must be addressed by school o cials, law enforcement, parents, and the students themselves. Preserving the sanctity of these ceremonies is paramount. It is deeply troubling that we must now contend with the threat of violence during such a cherished milestone in our children’s growth and development. Action has to be taken!

We must take all necessary measures to ensure the safety, security, and sanctity of our graduation ceremonies. We cannot allow this sort of behavior to dominate the headlines during such a precious time as this.

Curtis Weathers

Let’s Groove All Night Long

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire take it old school at FedExForum

By Warren Roseborough Special to The Tri-State Defender

At rst, I was just planning to attend the Lionel Richie/Earth, Wind & Fire concert at FedExForum this week, but I’m glad I decided to bring my camera with me.

I have seen “ e Elements” — Earth, Wind & Fire, that is — about 10 times, but I’ve only seen Richie’s former group the Commodores once. I have never seen Lionel Richie by himself. I was not disappointed.

Earth, Wind & Fire took the stage rst. ey performed for about an hour, singing most of their popular hits: “Sing a Song,” “ at’s the Way of the World,” “Reasons,” and many other top hits. All of their songs are popular to me. Philip Bailey, the lead singer, still has that powerful rst tenor falsetto voice. In an almost sold-out crowd at the FedExForum, the audience was practically on their feet for the entirety of the concert.

Next up was music legend Lionel Richie, who emerged from the oor in a white out t singing his 1983 classic ballad “Hello.” He “Danced on the Ceiling” and had the women in the crowd singing “Endless Love.” And he even went back for hits from his days with the Commodores, having the crowd screaming “She’s a Brick . . . HOOOWZE . . .” and many other great hits. It was a good, good night for soul music, that’s for sure!

Oh what a feeling, when you’re “Dancing on the Ceiling” . . . it’s like “You are the sun, you are the rain . . .” Lionel Richie “truly” knows what it’s like to be “Running with the night!”

Earth, Wind & Fire icon Verdell White still knows how to move the crowd — and groove on his guitar.

(Photos by Warren Roseborough/Tri-State Defender)

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■■ COMMUNITY

‘Institutions attract talent’

Regional One Health CEO lays out bold vision for academic medical center

By Lee Eric Smith Interim Editor

How does an urban medical center serving a tri-state area go from being a place of last resort for healthcare to becoming the rst place you want to go to for treatment?

It’s a question that Dr. Reginald Coopwood feels has only been partially answered in his 14 years as CEO of Regional One Health – especially given his grand vision: Not only constructing a brand new projected $1 billion hospital facility but also hosting an academic medical center inside it.

“In 2010, we were a true safety net hospital,” Coopwood said at a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon. “This community saw the Med as a hospital for the poor, a hospital for trauma, for high-risk moms, for the uninsured. (But) when you needed to have your gallbladder out and you had insurance, you would go to Methodist, Baptist, or St. Francis. You wouldn’t consider going to the Med because that was what this community understood it to be.”

Changing that perception started with a name change and a brand makeover, from e Med to Regional One. Gradually, Coopwood said, Regional One has attracted top-level medical talent, invested in technology, and rebuilt its image as a leader in healthcare for the Mid-South.

But those are only stepping stones toward transforming Regional One into a

robust academic medical center, on par with nationally known medical centers like those at Johns Hopkins University or Harvard University.

Building on a longstanding relationship with the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Coopwood sees impacts that ripple beyond medicine. He referenced a Chamber of Commerce projection of 7,300 new jobs and a 10-year total economic impact of about $4 billion.

“Institutions attract talent,” he said. “You’re able to attract researchers, physicians, clinicians, and scientists who want to be a part of the next phase in healthcare. When you create that environment, it’s where people want to come and be. ey move into our community, buy homes, and contribute to the local economy.”

Speci c advancements at Regional One include a robust academic oncology program and the introduction of robotic surgery, attracting patients from outside Memphis seeking cutting-edge cancer treatments.

Coopwood emphasized that the transformation will bene t all sectors of the community, ensuring high-quality care for everyone, regardless of economic status. Programs like One Health, which focus on preventive care and addressing social determinants of health, play a crucial role in this vision.

But rst, it will have to be funded and built. Coopwood mentioned ongoing discussions with Shelby County government and the State of Tennessee

Regional One Health CEO Dr. Reginald Coopwood projects that a proposed academic medical center would have impacts far beyond medicine. “When you create that environment, it’s where people want to come and be. They move into our community, buy homes, and contribute to the local economy,” he told Kiwanis Club of Memphis recently. (Photo: Lee Eric Smith/Tri-State Defender)

regarding ownership and governance of the new academic medical center.

He also highlighted the increased nancial commitment from the county.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris successfully got a wheel tax passed with the intent of increasing funding for Regional One. And he hasn’t stopped there.

“In his current budget, Mayor Harris has increased the commitment from

the county from $350 million to a little over $500 million,” Coopwood said. “As we go through this budget season, we will know more by the end of June or July.”

With these e orts, Coopwood envisions a transformative future for Regional One Health, making it not only a hospital of choice but a beacon of advanced medical care and innovation for the entire region.

This rendering represents one potential design for a new Regional One Health Complex, which will face Dunlap between Jefferson and Madison Avenues. (Courtesy: Regional One Health)

Community Gardener Uwanda Tate Cultivates Health and Healing

By Lee Eric Smith Interim Editor

Inthe heart of the Frayser community, Uwanda Tate is making an impact through gardening.

As the Director of Health and Wellness at Impact Baptist Church, Tate has transformed part of ve acres of land into a ourishing garden, providing fresh produce and promoting a healthy lifestyle for her congregation and the wider community.

Tate’s journey into gardening was deeply personal, sparked by a series of health crises within her family.

“Most of my family had COVID, chronic illness, cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes,” she shared. Determined to nd a way to stay healthy, Tate found inspiration one day while lying in the grass. “ e vision said, you know what you want to do? Along with the health and wellness class, why don’t we incorporate healthier food?”

From that moment, Tate and her team devised a strategy, planting seeds in April and nurturing them throughout the year.

“It’s healing the soul, and anybody can help,” she said. e garden soon became a sanctuary for those seeking physical and mental well-being. “You just be in the moment. Sometimes we have to be in the moment to see what God has done.”

e garden, which is open to the public ve days a week, o ers two bags of fresh produce per family, absolutely free.

“We make announcements on our Facebook page and the North Haven community page to let everyone know what’s available,” Tate explained. e initiative encourages community

members to bring their own bags and participate in the harvest, fostering a sense of communal e ort and support. e impact of Tate’s work extends beyond the garden. Her congregation eagerly joined the Healthier901 initiative launched last fall by Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Healthier901 is a three-year campaign aimed at encouraging the Mid-South community to collectively lose one million pounds. e initiative focuses on promoting healthier, more active lifestyles to reduce the risk of serious illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.

“ e Healthier 901 Initiative is a great way to balance your diet,” Tate noted. “ ey o er so many suggestions on how to lose weight and nutrition tips.”

By leveraging partnerships with local organizations and providing resources like the Healthier 901 app, the initiative supports community members in tracking their weight loss, monitoring their activities, and accessing nutritional advice.

At Impact, Tate says the church participates in a “Biggest Loser” competition, where members weigh in every three months. “So far, our congregation has lost up to 600 pounds,” Tate proudly shared.

To further promote healthy eating, Tate teaches community members how to prepare vegetables with low-sodium seasoning and other healthy alternatives. “Cabbage on the grill is delicious and full of iron and vitamins,” she said.

Tate’s e orts have not only provided nutritious food but have also played a critical role in health awareness. e church hosts a health fair every October, where vendors o er free blood pressure and diabetes testing.

“ ere have been instances where

On Cover and above: Five years ago, Uwanda Tate never imagined she’d take up gardening, let alone love it. Now she’s growing cabbages twice the size of her head. (Photos: Lee Eric Smith/Tri-State Defender)

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“We all have dark issues in our lives, but I find gardening to be soothing and inspirational.”

— Uwanda Tate

people found out they had high blood pressure at our fair. We’ve even advised some to go to the hospital, which saved their lives,” Tate recounted.

Mental health is also a priority.

rough a partnership with Legacy, the garden helps individuals cope with problems, o ering a tranquil environment that promotes mental clarity.

“We all have dark issues in our lives, but I nd gardening to be soothing and inspirational,” Tate said.

Looking ahead, Tate is excited about the upcoming “Fresh Out of the Garden” event on June 22. e event, set from 12 to 3 p.m., will feature cooling stations, vendors like Tri-State Mobile Van and Oak Street Health, and free health screenings. “We want everyone to exercise, move around, and eat nutritious food,” she emphasized.

Uwanda Tate’s dedication to gar-

dening and health has not only transformed a piece of land but also the lives of those in her community. Her garden stands as a testament to the healing power of nature and the impact of community-driven health initiatives.

“Everything God has put on this earth is edible,” she said, “We just have to know and not lose that knowledge.”

She paused to take a deep breath and closed her eyes, a meditation in the moment.

“ e stu that you need to keep you circulating, it gives you energy,” she said. “And what we see out here is energy. . . . It’s all around us. Listen to the birds, to nature.

“It’s here.”

is story was reported by Lee Eric Smith and written with the help of articial intelligence.

Tate is looking forward to hosting more events at the Impact Community Garden, starting with “Fresh Out of the Garden” on June 22nd, from 12 to 3 p.m. This event will feature various health vendors, free health screenings and cooling stations. “We want everyone to come out, move around, and eat nutritious food,” she encouraged.

Uwanda Tate ventures beyond just the fruit of her labors. She has taken to making herbal teas for medicinal purposes. “Mint in some water taste great and is great for hydration,” she said.

Mayor Young talks crime and taxes at Raleigh town hall meeting

By Lee Eric Smith Interim Editor

By now, Memphis Mayor Paul Young has done enough town hall meetings to know what people want to ask, tell, or complain to him about: crime and taxes.

So, before an audience of about 150 constituents at the Cunningham Community Center in Raleigh on May 28, he tackled both issues upfront, outlining what he called

“O en, people ask, ‘What’s the plan? What are the actionable steps we’re going to take?’” Young said. “When we talk about addressing crime, there are three parts: suppression, intervention, and prevention.”

A er acknowledging the importance of intervention and prevention in steering youth away from crime and the justice system, Young focused primarily on suppression and what he calls “ e Five ‘C’s of Dealing with Crime” and how the city is deploying them.

• Criminal Activity Disruption: “We have frequent o enders who continue to wreak havoc in our city,” Young said. “We are adding civilians to our investigative teams to get more of these individuals o the streets.”

• Curfew: Young said that enforcing curfews has been challenging because violators must be transferred to another entity and there isn’t one right now. “We’re identifying community partners to facilitate these transfers and ensure the curfew is enforced,” he said.

• Cameras and Technology: Young is seeking upgraded cameras that can identify objects and activities in real-time and route those alerts to the Real-Time Crime Center for quicker response.

• Code Zero: is initiative involves collaboration with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Sheri ’s Department to ood high-activity areas

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and his role is to enact it and serve the city.

with law enforcement presence, execute warrants, and make tra c stops.

• Controlling the Highways: Young said, erratic driving contributes to a sense of chaos and fear. “We are taking a forceful approach to making tra c stops and partnering with the Tennessee Highway Patrol to ensure a strong presence on our streets and highways,” he said. ose issues were certainly on the minds of citizens coming into the session. Even before the event, some audience members shared their concerns with the TSD. Charlotte T. Smith of Frayser appreciates activities aimed at youth, but thinks that having more family-friendly activities are needed also.

“My concern is basically the crime and the lack of activities for families — for whole families,” she said. “Years ago, you could take your family to di erent venues in the city, but now you can’t because what do we have? You tell me.”

Another Frayser resident to did not want to be named said he relocated to Memphis about three years ago because the cost of living was better. But he’s struggling to adjust — not just to the

violence Memphis has become known for, but how normalized it has become.

“Memphis is di erent,” he said. “I’m scared, and I’m trying gure out how to make things work. I don’t want to believe that a lot of Memphians think that what they’re going through is normal. But it’s not like this where I came from.”

In remarks to media before the event, Young said that once budget season closes, he intends to work toward permanent appointments for those in interim roles — including one he’s already run into resistance with.

“A er budget season, my goal is to have all of our interims reappointed, including Chief [CJ] Davis. We are working very hard to reduce crime in our community. We are seeing the results, albeit not fast enough,” Young said. “We know the community wants more, and we’re on the path. So my hope is that the council sees that. It’s their prerogative to move her appointment o the table. We’ll have those discussions as soon as budget season completes.”

Young also addressed the other elephant in the room: his proposed tax in-

crease, which will soon be taken up in earnest by the Memphis City Council. As he has on many occasions, Young said he was never out to raise taxes. But a er reminding the audience of Memphis’ last tax rate increase a dozen years ago, he said the realities of in ation, municipal bond requirements and an underfunded reserve fund all added up to a need for more revenue.

“I want you to remember this: We haven’t raised taxes since 2012. If you think about everything you’ve bought since 2012, it costs more. So if the things that we’re buying in government cost more, the service level is doing what? Going down.

“My position is: We can’t ask the residents to pay more for the same service,” Young continued. “And so in order to get you the services that you deserve, we are requesting a tax increase — so that we can deliver more.”

Young and other senior administrators elded questions ranging from blight and the crime it attracts, to concerns about water quality. One child, with her mother by her side, prompted an unplanned civics lesson when she asked Young who makes the laws and what his role is.

“What exactly do I do? at’s the toughest question I’ve had all night,” Young chuckled before explaining that the Council makes laws and ordinances and his branch executes their wishes.

Accompanied

her mother, a young Memphian asked Mayor Paul Young how he makes laws. “Toughest question all night,” Young joked, before using the teachable moment to clarify that the City Council establishes law

Musical prodigy and leukemia survivor Caesar Sant helped set the mood of the evening with a stirring rendition of “Amazing Grace.”. (Photos: Lee Eric Smith/Tri-State Defender)

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MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Thomas Hensley

Tax Parcel #: 01103900000210

Tax Sale #: 1101

Price Offered: $800 Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11:30 a.m. on 7/12/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1

MEMPHIS, TN 38134

(901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Jalessia Smith

Tax Parcel #: 02405700000190

Tax Sale #: 1904

Price Offered: $300

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11:30 a.m. on 7/12/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1

MEMPHIS, TN 38134

(901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Jalessia Smith

Tax Parcel #: 02405800000250

Tax Sale #: 1804

Price Offered: $1800

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 9 a.m. on 7/16/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1

MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Jalessia Smith

Tax Parcel #: 02405800000270

Tax Sale #: 1301

Price Offered: $1,300

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 9:30 a.m. on 7/16/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Marilyn Boyd Drew

Tax Parcel #: 02910300000220

Tax Sale #: 1604

Price Offered: $3,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 10 a.m. on 7/16/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Damian Holley

Tax Parcel #: 04902400000050

Tax Sale #: 1702

Price Offered: $17,400

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 10:30 a.m. on 7/16/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer

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without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1

MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Richard Stiger

Tax Parcel #: 07510000000300

Tax Sale #: 1203

Price Offered: $48,100 Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11 a.m. on 7/16/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1

MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Jeremy Kaaiakamanu

Tax Parcel #: 03507900000350

Tax Sale #: 1703

Price Offered: $15,200

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11:30 a.m. on 7/16/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1

MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

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