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#5 | vol 6 | 2019
Fur Babies Delivering Smiles Namaste Collierville Christmas on the High-Seas Lifelong Learning
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Letter from the Editor Events Calendars
Hometown Head Coaches HS Football Schedule
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Mr. Basketball 2019 March Madness All Year Long Goodbye to the Tie Defining Leaders Economic Development Reconnect to Your Degree
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Off the Market Realtor Tips Design Before/After DIY
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Letter from the Editor
THIS IS MY
HOMETOWN Growing up in Collierville, back to school was always an exciting time. Naturally, working now for a town magazine, in some ways I still get to experience those same hometown emotions each year when we publish our Friday Night Lights issue. I also have a greater appreciation for all that goes into Friday nights in Collierville – particularly from those four coaches on the cover. For us, Friday nights are an experience,
“A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.” - Mary Lou Retton
where football is center stage. For them, it’s their job and they’ve been putting in the extra hours all summer long to set the stage. So be sure to stop by page (26) and get better acquainted with your Friday night conductors. As our four Collierville coaches stand together on the cover, we hope to communicate the friendly rivalry while symbolizing the unity of our town – shoulder to shoulder. Similarly, I can’t help but feel my hometown radius is a little bigger than usual this year. Now, more than I’ve ever seen, there is a unity forming in and around Memphis. Sports is perhaps the greatest social unifier; seemingly bringing us together unlike anything else. It
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allows us to set aside all our differences, if just for a brief moment, to stand behind a single force. That’s why Penny Hardaway and Mike Miller are so important for our expanded town – and why we’ve included them in this sportsoriented version of Tour Collierville. They are doing great things for Memphis and, at Tour Collierville, we encourage you to show them some hometown support. As the temperature simmers down, these guys are turning up the heat. However, at the end of the day, those ‘Friday Night Lights’ bring people together. And that’s really the point, right? So hit the stands with your game face on, because: This is Our Hometown.
On the Cover: Special thanks to our four local head football coaches for putting their rivalries aside for a short time, and helping us capture the perfect Friday Night Lights cover. We would also like to welcome Cindy B. Thymius Photography to our Creative Team, and couldn’t be happier with the outcome of this issue’s cover. Thanks, Cindy!
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Farmers Market Agricenter
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Kids’ Book Club
Toddler Story Time
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Full STEAM Ahead
Learn n’ Play
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Tanger Outlets
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Music Series: 8Chamber Beale Canto Collierville United Methodist Church Sanctuary on the Square
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Trivia Night
Delta Fair
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Agricenter (Aug. 30-Sept. 8)
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Memphis 9/11 Heroes Run
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Shelby Farms Park
Tom Segura: “Take It Down Tour”
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The Orpheum
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Toddler Story Time
Full STEAM Ahead
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2019 Orion Free Music Concert Series
Collierville Library
Trivia Night
Levitt Shell
Matilda The Musical
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The Harrell Theatre (Sept. 13-22)
Toddler Story Time Collierville Library
Huey’s
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Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Collierville Library
Full STEAM Ahead Collierville Library
Learn n’ Play Collierville Library
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Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure
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Mid-South Fair Landers Center (Sept. 19-29)
Landers Center (Sept. 20-22)
Tiny Tots Story Time Collierville Library
Toddler Story Time
2019 Orion Free Music Concert Series
Trivia Night
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Huey’s
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Denim Days Giveaway Carriage Crossing (Sept. 22-26)
Full STEAM Ahead Collierville Library
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Briarcrest 30 Christian School
Memphis Japan Festival
Memphis Botanic Garden
High School Open House Briarcrest Christian School
Chamber Music Series: 30 Days of Opera Collierville United Methodist Church Sanctuary on the Square
Trivia Night Huey’s
Kids Eat Free Daily
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Main & Mulberry Live Radio Show
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Halloran Centre
Collierville Farmer’s Market
Tim Hawkins Live
Collierville United Methodist Church - Poplar
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Shakespeare in the Park Historic Train Depot
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Memphis Zoo
Germantown Festival Germantown Civic Club Complex (Sept. 7-8)
Mary J. Blige Landers Center
Live at the Garden: Brett Young
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Memphis Botanic Garden
West Fight On Shelby Farms Park
Friday Flicks: Mary Poppins Returns
Roadshow BMW & Mini
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Shops at Carriage Crossing
Southern Junkers 20 Vintage Market Memphis
Houston Levee Park
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Collierville Brewfest Shops at Carriage Crossing
Roadshow Patio Sessions
Pipkin Building
Classic Car Show
Roadshow BMW & Mini
2019 Orion Free Music Concert Series
Central Church
Third Thursdays
Drive for Education Golf Tournament
Burgerfest Memphis
Levitt Shell
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Zoo Rendezvous
BankPlus Amphitheater
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Minglewood Hall
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Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Eli Young Band
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Learn n’ Play
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Trivia Night Huey’s
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Computer Basics Collierville Library
Elton John: 30 “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour”
Buckman Hall
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Toddler Story Time
Computer Basics
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Family Night Out Page Robbins Golf Classic Windyke Country Club
Arts in the Alley Collierville Town Square
JDRF One Walk Memphis Botanic Garden
Shops at Carriage Crossing
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Story Time
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band: “Roll Me Away Tour” 12 FedExForum
Morton Museum
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Lauren Daigle: “Look Up Child Tour”
Levitt Shell
Landers Center
Central Church
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Friday Flicks: Jurassic World
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The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
Chris Stapleton: “All-American Road Show”
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Memphis Food & Wine Festival Memphis Botanic Garden
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Penn & Teller
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Agricenter (Oct. 19-20)
Story Time
H.W. Cox Park
Morton Museum
Third Thursdays
Cooper-Young Beerfest Cooper Street
Collierville Town Square Merchants
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The Avett Brothers Landers Center
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Agricenter
Memphis Comic Expo
The Orpheum
Movie in the Park: The Avengers
Harvest Festival
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Boo Grass Family Festival Collierville United Methodist Church
Scare on the Square Collierville Town Square
Holiday Market Agricenter (Oct. 25-27)
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River Arts Festival Jefferson & Beale Street (Oct. 26-27)
Halloween Main & Mulberry Live Radio Show KWAM 107.9 (Every Thursday)
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espite having over 50,000 citizens in the Town of Collierville, the community thrives on its small-town charm and friendly neighbors! Whether you were coming to market long ago, or strolling through the exciting construction phases of today, the heart of the community is in the Town Square. Newcomers meet the locals along these sidewalks, shop unique boutiques, and later dine on some of the best food in the area! This feeling of community happens when we gather together in one-of-a-kind places like The Square, and Collierville would not exude such a feeling without citizens like Demetrius Hobson, who is known for delivering your mail with a smile! Hobson walks around the Town Square giving shop and restaurant owners their mail and a smile every visit, without fail. Even newcomers such as Laura Wiseman, from Main Street Collierville, has noticed his cheery disposition:
“Demetrius always has a great attitude and a smile on his face,” said Wiseman. “Being new to working on The Square, it is so nice to have a mailman who always has a kind word or a ‘Hey, How are you doing?’. I have also seen him post tips on some of the Collierville pages in order to inform and help out the citizens of Collierville! He is a great asset to our community!” - Laura Wiseman, Main Street Collierville
Hobson’s disposition is infectious and positively impacts people on The Square every day. Candy Craig and her crew at C.J. Lilly & Company enjoy Hobson’s visits during their long work days:
“I don’t think I have ever seen Demetrius without a smile on his face,” said Craig, “He has a kind and giving spirit that is infectious. He is a part of our ‘family’ and a bright spot in our work day.” - Candy Craig, C.J. Lilly & Co.
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“Demetrius is one of the most sincere and engaging people I have ever met,” said Hall. “The first time you meet him, you feel like you’ve been friends with him forever. He always has a smile on his face, which makes it so much easier when he hands you a stack of bills. I am so proud to call him a friend.” - Watty Brooks Hall, The Brooks Collection
Demetrius Hobson has been delivering smiles and mail on The Town Square for more than four years. Hobson has become such an asset to the Collierville Town Square that without him, The Square would have a big hole in the middle of it. Thank you, Demetrius, for always being so kind and friendly to everyone you meet, and for making the Town of Collierville a better place! story | AK LEWELLEN
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Did you know that practicing yoga just 5 or 10 minutes a day can have huge benefits for people of all ages? Applying a yoga mindset to your daily life can bring extraordinary benefits to the entire family, and while this sounds great, the thought of adding one more thing into an already busy day does not seem very relaxing. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice with a 5,000-year history in ancient Indian philosophy and truth be told, it is a way of life. Try incorporating a regular yoga practice into your daily routine and find out for yourself the many benefits yoga will bring to your life!
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Physical postures – The human body is made to move! The average American spends half their day (12 hours) sitting. A few simple poses a day, such as cat and cow, spinal twists, triangle pose, and child’s pose can result in improved flexibility and range of motion, strength, and balance!
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Breathing techniques - As a yoga instructor, I constantly remind and encourage my students to focus and return to the breath. Focusing on the breath not only guides your asana practice on the mat, but easily transfers into everyday life. Taking just a few minutes out of your day to close your eyes and notice your breath can help calm your mind and allow you to refocus on what is most important.
• Mind-Body Awareness – By combining purposeful movement
with focus on the breath, yoga creates a relationship between your thoughts and emotions (mind) and your physical being (body). Research has shown that yoga and mindfulness can improve focus, memory, self-esteem, academic performance, and classroom behavior, and can even reduce stress and anxiety in children. Make a point to carve out time for yoga practice so it becomes routine.
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Gratitude Practice – Studies show that giving thanks for something you are grateful for regularly results in more positive emotions, stronger enthusiasm, better sleep, and can even build stronger immune systems! Children practicing gratitude have been shown to be more content with their overall life. Keep a ‘Gratitude Jar’ to drop in a message of thanks. Another great idea is to take a gratitude walk (unplug, leave the electronics at home), giving yourself time to reflect on the day!
Yoga can be done anywhere! If you already have a practice, keep practicing, and if you are new to yoga, take the first step towards a happier, healthier life today!
Sheila Thomas, Owner Collierville Yoga Collierville Yoga is a gathering place for discovering ones-self, empowering one another, sharing the love of practice, love of breath, love of movement, love of health, and love of our community.
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The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler; school is back in full swing, which means Christmas is just around the corner! We are seeing more and more families that are spread throughout the country, who come together for the holidays by traveling. A recent survey was taken, asking adults and children alike, “Do you remember everything you received for Christmas?” The answer was always no, but you would probably remember that Christmas when everyone went on a trip together and made memories worth talking about for years to come.
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Bringing your family together for the holidays by taking a trip makes Christmas easy! No cooking or cleaning, no decorating a tree, no figuring out where everyone is going to sleep, and everyone gets to have their own space! Not only that, but you really only have three big decisions to make: destination, date, and cruise line. Plus, a cruise can accommodate the entire family, both young and old, near and far. Once you’re on board the ship, family members can be as active or relaxed as they wish, stay together, or go off independently. Plus, your parents
or in-laws can easily get one-on-one time with their grandchildren without a hassle. Royal Caribbean loves the Christmas holiday, which you’ll see reflected in everything they do. The entire ship is decked out in red and green décor, and your winter wonderland is complete with a merry tree-lighting ceremony right on the dock and an arrival parade with Santa himself. Families with kids will love the many crafts and activities throughout their journey to keep the little ones happy! Children can even send letters straight to the North Pole! For the teenagers, there is a special holiday themed Adventure youth program. Of course, no December is complete without an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party — they’ll have one of those too! Feel right at home with the merriment of the season during your Christmas cruise. One of the best things about Christmas on a cruise ship is the variety of tropical destinations you can set sail to. Have you heard about Royal Caribbean’s new waterpark? It’s called “Perfect Day to Cococay,” and is a private island located in the Bahamas. It’s the first of its kind, and offers guests both adventure and relaxation! On Cococay, adrenaline-loving travelers will be most excited to hit up Thrill Waterpark, which offers 13 waterslides & the largest wave pool in the Caribbean. The crown jewel of the park is Daredevil’s Peak, the tallest waterslide in the Caribbean, which is a whopping
“Royal Caribbean loves the Christmas holiday, which you’ll see reflected in everything they do.” 135 feet. Best of all, guests from Royal Caribbean are the only ones that are allowed to enter the park, which means a fun day with shorter lines. For a different type of thrill, the island has a 1,600 foot-long-zip-line course that crisscrosses the island. Cruisers can choose between a dry landing or a wet one in the water. For the aerial fans, the new Up, Up and Away helium balloon ride will take cruisers 450 feet into the air for spectacular views of the island, ship and azure waters of the Bahamas. Looking for something a bit quieter? They’ve got that too! You can head over to a different beach
area where there are Caribbean-style bars, lounges with umbrellas and more! It’s called Chill Island. Highly anticipated is this December’s opening of the adjacent Coco Beach Club with overwater cabanas, a 2,600-square–foot infinity pool with water lounges, a club and deck area, and beachside cabanas and day beds. We couldn’t think of a better place to spend some time, when at home it’s cold and dreary! Christmas is a special time for families, friends and loved ones to come together. It also affords a rare opportunity to freeze such social gatherings in time by building long-lasting memories that will be talked about for years to come. Start a new tradition this year, and focus on the joy of the season in paradise and creating a Christmas that everyone will remember forever! For more information on our specials, give Travel Leaders a call. Now is the perfect time to start planning your Christmas vacation!
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LIFELONG
LEARNING Most everyone can agree that it is difficult to achieve a good quality of life without literacy and technological skills. Learning doesn’t only occur in school, therefore successful people need access to information for continual education. Learning opportunities must be present throughout the community and persistent throughout a lifetime. The public Library plays an important role in providing a virtual and physical space for both the development of early literacy and lifelong learning. The Library staff are what makes programs, events, and patrons’ dreams a reality! Over 550 programs were offered last year, which over 14,000 people attended. Staff are responsible for a number of activities ranging from:
• Fostering reading skills for children • Assisting adults in upgrading or learning new skills • Ensuring a relevant collection of books are available, both physically and digitally
• Providing access to a vast array of basic and sophisticated technologies, like Microsoft Office and VEX Robots that would otherwise be unavailable to the public. Resources found in the library include STEAM backpacks, magazines, and book club kits. Not to mention a DVD collection that receives high praise and use from patrons because it includes classics and hard to find films and TV
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shows! E-books, e-magazines, digital audiobooks, computers, a website, an art gallery which showcases local artists are all provided resources, as well as access to free vetted tutors online through tutor.com by the Princeton Review. Nurture your inner artist from one of the newly launched resources called Creativebug. It provides unlimited access to over 1,000 online video art and craft classes that you can watch anytime, anywhere. We are the first library in Tennessee to offer this resource! You only need a Collierville Library card to gain access. The platform features everything a crafter might need: note-taking space, materials lists, and a written transcript of the video, downloadable recipes, patterns and templates. The videos range in length from a few minutes to a few hours and are geared toward everybody from kids and beginners to seasoned pros.
Did you know that a patron enters the Library every minute we are open? You can’t walk into Amazon or call up Facebook and ask a question, and Google never knows if it provides the right link. No one from LinkedIn will sit with you and help you design your résumé. We provide face-to-face help. We build confidence in the use of technology and help young moms with early literacy skills. We connect people with books, helping them find their next great read. People may go to the Burch Library looking for information, but they find people here. New moms connect at baby story-times, the elderly,
often alone and facing difficult life transitions, attend events and find that they make new friends or learn a new skill, and teens meet-up after school. The library helps create a sense of community and that is very important in this digital age. 830 West Poplar, Suite 1, Collierville, TN 901.853.1568 • www.burrissdds.com
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use his company’s laptop, given to him with little to no guidance; he was shown how to create email folders, move emails to folders, setup meetings and create a contact list.
• Two widows find consolation in coming to the Library. Both deceased husbands were avid readers. One widow comes to the Library regularly at dinner time because that is an especially lonely time. She sits in a place her husband treasured. Because both husbands were regulars and known by staff, sympathy cards were sent to the families. The wives expressed that this personal touch meant so much to them.
• The Teen Advisory Board is having a second (optional) meeting each month because the teens wanted to have more time to hang out at the Library. They bring snacks, talk about Library programs and books, play get-to-know-you games and talk about school and college plans.
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girl picked out her free book and when she realized she didn’t have to return the book, she silently jumped up and down with excitement! Libraries are places where people of all ages can make personal connections and practice lifelong learning. There is something here for all age groups! Visit colliervillelibrary.org to find a niche that best serves you! You can never be too young or old to be a library patron. Join our community of readers, crafters, dreamers, and lifelong learners!
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BRIAN STEWART Head Coach Brian Stewart began his career at Briarcrest Christian School, serving as an assistant football coach as well as coaching basketball and baseball teams from 19962002. Starting in 2003, he spent seven years coaching at Jackson Christian School, before taking an offensive line coach position at Harding University. In 2010, he became the head coach at Mobile Christian School before joining Middle Tennessee Christian School as the football and baseball coach. In 2014, Stewart returned to Briarcrest as the head coach of the football team.
JOE ROCCONI Head Coach Joe Rocconi is new to the role at Collierville High School this year, but not to the school itself. He is a graduate of Collierville High School and was a linebacker for the University of Memphis. He previously coached Rossville Christian School and St. Patrick’s Catholic High School. In 2016, he was chosen as a head coach for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School AllStar game. Most recently, Rocconi served as White Station High School’s head football coach, where more than 60 players went on to have illustrious college and professional careers.
JAMES THOMAS Head Coach James Thomas is a graduate of Houston High School and returned after college, where he was an offensive lineman for the University of Arkansas. He served as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator at Houston for fourteen years before becoming head coach in 2018. His family’s Donald D. Thomas Scholarship Fund offers a college scholarship to an outstanding Houston football player, and his family is heavily involved with the Houston Arts and Athletics Foundation, which successfully campaigned for and built a turf field in 2015.
ANDRE LOTT Head Coach Andre Lott played college football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft. During his NFL career, he played safety for four NFL teams, including the Washington Redskins and the Pittsburgh Steelers. When he retired from the NFL in 2007, Lott became an assistant coach at Hardin County High School. In 2015, Lott joined St. George’s Independent School as an assistant coach and became the head coach in 2018. He also serves as the assistant athletic director. 26
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MR. BASKETBALL 2019 wo years from now, if all goes as planned, Kennedy Chandler will be on your TV, playing for a big-time basketball program like Illinois, Kansas, Duke or the University of Memphis. For now, Chandler will fearlessly lead the Briarcrest Saints offense in his upcoming Junior year as a four-star point guard, currently ranked 28th in the 247 Sports 2021 rankings. Chandler grew up a Cordova native, surrounded by basketball influences. His father and older sister, who both respectively played the game, were always eager to shoot a few with him after dinner. From a young age, Chandler showed 30
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incredible talent and a high basketball IQ, according to Briarcrest Head Basketball Coach, John Harrington. The two go as far back as Chandler’s third grade year when Harrington’s son and Chandler played on the same team. In one particularly tight game, with only seconds left on the clock, Chandler ran the ball across half court and immediately stopped, holding the ball until time ran out, knowing that if he maintained possession of the ball - his team would win the game. While most third graders can’t comprehend the complexities of the game, Harrington knew then that Chandler showed promise.
Run down the court to Chandler’s eighth grade year, showing more promise than ever, he was allowed to dress out with the Saints’ Varsity team; the first permitted to do so in Harrington’s seventeen year tenure with BCS. “When he came in, he changed the whole complexity of the game,” says Harrington. “Every coach knew it. Every player knew it. He was one of the best players in the league from the moment he stepped on the court. Kennedy is gifted and an incredibly hard worker. He’s got a killer instinct and if you go back and look at the stats from all the big games, he was either MVP, or one of the most important people on the floor during that game. He rises to those occasions and is dedicated to the game.” Despite never starting a game his Freshman year due to a strong Senior bench, Chandler was still voted the third best player in the league by the Division II-AA coaches. This past season as a Sophomore, Chandler was listed as 6’ 1’’, 160 lbs, and ranked number 1 in the 2021 Top Basketball Recruits in Tennessee. He started for the Saints, ultimately leading the team to a Division II-AA State Championship title as the leading scorer in that game with 20 points and 5 rebounds, claiming the tournament MVP award. His efforts also earned him the title of Mr. Basketball 2019 in the state of Tennessee.
“Basketball is something special in my life,” remarks Chandler. “God gave me the ability to play this sport, and I’m just very blessed for that ability. I started playing when I was five and I just worked hard every day since then. I just knew I could be something and I’m glad I put in the time.” - Kennedy Chandler, Junior Briarcrest Christian School
This year has been a busy one for Chandler, now considered one of the fastest rising college basketball recruits in the country. Chandler was a show out with MOKAN Elite playing up a year on Nike’s EYBL circuit. Offers have been raining in since he played the Peach Jam and led his team to victory. Rounding out the Summer, Chandler was invited to the USA Basketball Junior National Team’s Minicamp in July. “It’s been a lot of rippin’ and runnin’ and I’m tired, but I’m gonna fight through it,” says Chandler. It’s easy to get behind this rising star in our own backyard, making a full court press towards a very bright future. When asked if Chandler could envision himself in Memphis Tiger Blue, a mile-wide grin flashed across his face before maturely answering, “I’m waiting patiently to figure out where I want to go.” Chandler will spend the last half of his high school career working on being more vocal with his teammates and a good leader on the court. He made sure to throw in that a few more BCS State Championships wouldn’t hurt. story | ANNA BELL photos | MICHAEL STIRES & BRIARCREST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
WE LIVE IN COLLIERVILLE, BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN WE AREN’T MEMPHIS. AND, MEMPHIS BASKETBALL IS ON THE MAP. As a quick side note (and one you should already Our city’s basketball, as most of the generations know!), Calipari left Memphis in 2009, taking our top watching now know it, really started making waves in two recruits with him. Perhaps, as a former top recruit the college basketball scene almost thirty years ago, in the nation out of Memphis, Penny knew exactly when Larry Finch landed one of the top recruits in what he needed to do to put Memphis on the college the nation in 1990: Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway. Flash basketball map. forward to now, and the Memphis basketball scene In addition to Achiuwa and Wiseman, Hardaway has truly come full-circle. Penny Hardaway is back landed multiple 4-star recruits: Lester Quinones, on the court, this time in the coaching chair. Joining Malcolm Dandridge, DJ Jeffries, Boogie Ellis, and him is a 2x NBA Champion and local legend, Mike Damion Baugh. All of this talent coming in has had Miller, who played 2 stints for the Grizzlies - including nothing but a positive effect on the talent the Tigers a long one from 2003 to 2008. It doesn’t get much gained in the previous year, like Alex Lomax and Tyler more “Memphis” than that, and we should own it. The Harris. “I told them before the younger guys came in excitement generated by Hardaway’s hiring last year to be leaders, to show the young guys how we really led to a massive increase in attendance, bringing in on want to do it, and they have really handled it very average 14,065 people per game, more than doubling well,” says Coach Hardaway. the previous season’s average of 6,225. Simply saying that they have come a long way In just one short year under the perfect wing of would be an understatement, and the Tigers’ staff has guidance, knowledge, and skill, Hardaway has brought really set the bar high as far as fans’ expectations. The our Memphis Tigers to the #1 spot in recruit ranking. incoming players have noticed the meteoric rise of Not only did we land Rejean “Boogie” Ellis but, wait Memphis and the expectations that come with it. “It’s for it - we snagged [5-star recruits] Precious Achiuwa a great opportunity being a part of Memphis; it’s on and the number one recruit in the nation, James the rise. I know it fits me best; there is so much talent Wiseman, right from under Kentucky Wildcats Coach, here, and we are all here for a reason - to grow and John Calipari. That’s truly about as full-circle as it gets.
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A packed FedExForum arena watches on as the Tigers take on the Volunteers.
“THAT’S WHAT WE WANT. THIS IS MEMPHIS. YOU KNOW, WE DON’T BLUFF. WE WANT ALL THE SMOKE. WE WANT EVERYTHING. WE WANT EVERYTHING TO BE ABOUT MEMPHIS. THAT’S WHAT THIS CITY WANTS. THAT’S WHAT WE WANT. THAT’S WHO WE ARE. WE DON’T WANT TO SHY AWAY FROM ANYTHING.” - Coach Hardaway
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make the city better,” Boogie Ellis says. Hardaway and Miller did their job in bringing the team to its glorious number one position, and Miller, more than probably anyone else besides Hardaway, knows Memphis basketball from the core - Grit and Grind mixed with great recruiting. “Some of us decommitting from other places just shows the power that [Coach] Penny has as one of the greatest, and with Mike by his side, we know we are under greatness,” DJ Jeffries said. Before ever hitting #1 in recruit ranking, their first season under Hardaway this past year had the Tigers at 22 wins and 14 losses, placing them fifth in the AAC bracket while being predicted to finish eighth. On top of that, they also made it to the second-round of the National Invitation Tournament. Keep in mind, Hardaway had little to no time to put together the 2018 recruiting class. But it’s Hardaway we are talking about, so of course, he pulled it together, representing Bluff City better than ever. Hardaway has been around basketball his whole life, becoming known at Treadwell High School where he scored more than 3,000 career points. He went on to play for the Tigers, where he led them to the NCAA Tournaments’ Elite Eight in 1992, his sophomore season, while also becoming an All-American. That summer, he received an invite to scrimmage the “Dream Team” (widely considered one of the best basketball teams of all time) before the Barcelona Olympics. In the following season (‘92-’93), he had two tripledoubles for the Tigers, and only two other Memphis players have had as many as one such performance. Hardaway was drafted #3 overall in the NBA Draft, making him the most successful player to come out of the Tigers up to that point. He played from 1993 to 2008 with the Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and the Miami Heat, while also playing in four NBA All-Star games and earning first-team All-NBA honors after the 1994-96 seasons. At this point you may be thinking, so what if he played; how does that make him a good coach? Besides having the on-floor knowledge of what it is like to be in an actual game and play with teammates, Hardaway coached Lester Middle School and then East High School to three consecutive state championships (2016-18), which drastically helped when it came to recruiting because of his relationship with certain players he had already coached. “I think that with me coaching middle school, AAU and high school; with Mike having an AAU program, having kids that are in middle school and high school and Tony has been in the game forever, we identify with the kids differently,” Penny said. “Our swag is different. We’re not just normal coaches. We are players as well as being coaches.” The players have made it a point to acknowledge one of the biggest reasons they are here, and that is the fact that they are under such talented men. “Our practices are very detailed, and we know we are learning
through two great NBA players so we just have to be locked into the whole practice in order to really learn and get better,” Boogie said. “Their skill set for us to learn under is a great reason behind quite a few of us being here.” Mike Miller shot off with his basketball career at the start of college, leading his team as a sophomore to the 2000 NCAA championship, while also becoming well known for his outstanding threepointer. His jump into the NBA, similarly to Penny’s, started with the Orlando Magic until he found himself with the Grizzlies. He took his time testing the waters by checking out the Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards, and Miami Heat, but couldn’t quite stay away from Memphis because he again found himself with the Grizzlies. Being made offers one just can’t refuse with such talent, he found himself bouncing teams twice more before becoming the Tigers assistant coach. Miller’s skill was an investment in our city in itself, and rather than metaphorically speaking, Hardaway and Miller both have financially invested in our city significantly. In 2010, Hardaway helped revitalize the Bluff City Classic, a summer basketball league that provides a high level of competition for men and women players from the college, professional, and elite high school ranks, while also providing funding to build the University of Memphis Sports Hall of Fame. In 2011, he announced plans for a permanent $20 million multi-sports facility named FastBreak Courts Sportsplex in Cordova. As for Miller, right around the corner from us in Germantown, “Let it Fly” is a restaurant he will open this year. It isn’t going to be your ordinary restaurant either, but yet a combination of a sports bar and TopGolf driving range for fun with family and friends. All that said, bleeding blue is exactly what we have in both of our coaches this season. To us, this is exactly what we needed to recruit, but looking beyond our city, we have to realize we really do have two men on our hands that are still fairly young, one 36
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“I THINK EVERYBODY THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE A SHOW WHEN WE TOOK OVER, AND THOUGHT IT WAS JUST GOING TO BE THE LOCAL KIDS, AND WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A PROBLEM RECRUITING AROUND THE COUNTRY ALONG WITH MY STAFF. THEY DEFINITELY UNDERESTIMATED WHAT WE CAN DO.” - Coach Hardaway
a former NBA player and city trophy, and the other a 2x NBA champion and past favorite Grizzly, making it a total powerhouse for recruiting those outside of our city limits. Their faith in this city is like no other, and the Tiger’s future just keeps getting brighter. Coaches Hardaway and Miller both acknowledge how driven and motivated they are, and how having the same mindset is such a huge part in motivating players to want to play under them, but there are three underlying factors that were key in landing who they landed, and those are: having previous relationships
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with certain players, landing the top recruit at the beginning, and being the power team that they are as coaches with fan bases. Hardaway knew Jeffries (power forward) from his first three seasons at East High School, and Wiseman (center) from his last season of high school ball, because he chose to move to Memphis to play under Penny. Although it was only one season, their relationship is extremely strong. As the top recruit, Wiseman being the first to choose Memphis really motivated other players to want to come simply to be able to play with him. What is really
mind raking about it all, is the power the fan base has had when it’s come to this whole recruiting process: “The visit was honestly incredible,” Quinones said. “The atmosphere at the games was great, and I was overwhelmed by the fanbase. The last two visits I went on weren’t like that. It felt like I took a million pictures with [Memphis] fans over the weekend, and the fans were chanting my name and stuff, it was crazy.” It was even mentioned that fans being on social media, being hyped up about the recruits, influenced all of them, because like Hardaway said, “the kids just want to be wanted.” On top of it all, the coaches’ dedication drove it all to being a definite. Miller had gone to see Quinones play multiple times since Memphis had started recruiting him, and the two built a close relationship. Being a well-known shooter himself, Quinones said he will learn a lot from Miller about being a knock down three-point shooter: “Coach Miller was an incredible threepoint shooter in the NBA, so I know I could learn a lot from him as far as my shooting goes. He’s such a smart coach, and I know if I messed up or anything I could go to the sidelines and talk to him and he’d help me improve.” In Hardaway’s eyes, Precious Achiuwa was the hardest to recruit, because he had so many players he was friends with that wanted him to stay playing with them. It took him breaking away from his comfort zone to decide to join Memphis and start a new path. “I trust Penny and Mike,” Precious said. “It feels like home already and I know it is helping me prepare for the next level.” Achiuwa not only has made it a point to give credit to the coaches when it came to his decision to join Memphis, but because he was the last recruit, he had the chance to see what talent had joined the team already, making it that much easier for him to make his decision. Hardaway and Miller both resemble each other in the sense that they have always been leaders, and they’re their
own toughest critics, which is why they know that if they go somewhere together to recruit or practice, they’ll definitely make something happen. “This is way different. I mean, way different,” Penny said. “Because, when you start landing the kids that they didn’t think you could get — and it just kept coming week after week or day after day — that’s just major because it doesn’t happen every day.” Getting the team together, seeing them play and practice together for the past few months has been nothing shy of great according to Hardaway. “I have seen toughness, a commitment to stay together and a commitment to allow themselves to be taught, it’s like they are all in,” Penny said.
Above: Coach Hardaway in the Tiger’s game vs. the Bucs. Far Left: Mike Miller coaches a young Tiger at practice.
“EVERYBODY’S BUYING IN, HAVEN’T HAD ONE ROUGH SPOT YET, EVERYONE IS WORKING HARD. EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THE MAGNITUDE OF WHAT’S GOING ON AND IT’S BEEN GREAT SEEING IT FROM THE YOUNG GUYS AND THE GUYS FROM LAST YEAR.” - Coach Hardaway The opportunity has never presented itself so eminently, Memphis. The ball is in our court, and as our team has pieced together so well, we as a city have the opportunity to come together and keep the momentum going. The time is now, to back our team and represent the city that doesn’t bluff. Sources: www.memphisflyer.com/HungryMemphis/archives/2019/07/23/mike-millers-let-it-fly-sports-bar-slated-to-open-july-26th www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memphis_Tigers_men27s_basketball www.archive.commercialappeal.com/news/penny-hardaway-purchases-dulin-sports-complex-ep-610507522-324333211 www.247sports.com/college/memphis/ContentGallery/Top-five-moments-from-Penny-Hardaways-first-season-as-theMemphis-Tigers-coach-130769858/#130769858_5 www.247sports.com/college/memphis/Article/Penny-Hardaway-felt-underestimated-on-the-recruiting-trail-132222763
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Dear Collierville Community,
I am honored and privileged to serve as Superintendent of Collierville Schools and to make the community home for my family! The system is on a great path already. Achievement data and other evidence all point to a community with high expectations for students, teachers, and district leadership. It takes community support to meet and exceed those expectations. One does not have to go far to realize that the support for schools in Collierville is significant. I have personally had conversations with many folks, including parents, business leaders, and others who speak with pride about the quality of education our students receive. That same support is also visibly evident when touring schools and seeing the programming that is available to students. As just one example, Collierville High School is an amazing facility with academic paths for every student, including core classes, advanced placement courses, and an array of early post-secondary opportunities to prepare students for college and career. It is my intention to work with all of you, the Board of Education, and district teachers and leaders to continue and build upon the great things that are happening in our schools. With that in mind, I am anxious to listen and learn from you about your aspirations for your children. I want to know the things that you value, and hear your ideas that will advance our mission to prepare students for a life of scholarship, integrity, and service. Nothing will hold us, and more importantly, our children, back if we work together to continually examine, refine, and improve the opportunities we are able to offer students. I am beyond excited about this coming school year! I cannot wait to get into classrooms to see students and talk to them about their goals for the future. I know that Collierville Schools can prepare them to make those dreams come true. Please know that my door is always open. I look forward to meeting and speaking with you in person soon. Sincerely,
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“WE HAVE A GROWING COMMUNITY IN COLLIERVILLE WITH SUCH A DIVERSE POPULATION. ULTIMATELY I WANT TO BE KNOWN AS THE PRINCIPAL WHO LOOKED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS. I WANT OUR SCHOOL TO BE KNOWN AS THE SCHOOL THAT MET THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS. NOT A FEW. NOT A HANDFUL. ALL STUDENTS.” – Principal Roger Jones, III
exams, and dual enrollment opportunities. “For me, I am going to be heavily dedicated to industry certification, dual enrollment, AP placement and CLEP exams. All of those things will give students some type of college credit, or give students some type of certification before they even leave this building! Preparing them for success,” says Jones. “We have some really high flyers here at Collierville. We want to open those opportunities up to as many students as possible. But also think about students who do graduate and aren’t sure if they want to go to a four year university. What if we can tell that student, while you are here, we can work on an industry certification where you can leave school and go right into the job market. In some cases, students can start their first year of college with Freshman year done, because they have had so many opportunities to get ahead in the high school realm. If a student can possibly explore finishing school with an Associate’s degree or go into a four year university with Freshman year taken care of, that is what I am committed to.” sep temb er/o c to b er 201 9
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“IT IS THE FIRST SPORT, YOU’RE COMING OFF OF SUMMER, AND EVEN THOUGH THE KIDS WON’T SAY IT, THEY’RE FIRED UP TO BE BACK, AND FOR THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! IN THE SOUTH, FOOTBALL IS A PRETTY BIG DEAL, ESPECIALLY HERE AT COLLIERVILLE. I THINK IT [A WIN] CAN START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT FOR EVERYBODY, EVEN THE KIDS THAT ARE NOT PLAYING!”
– Coach Joe Rocconi
I remember thinking what a great man; what a large impact this one person has on a bunch of kids. It didn’t sink in until later that I wanted to be a coach and that I would get those same opportunities. But when I did become a coach, I did think it would be pretty special to come back to where I went to high school. So I have thought about it [coaching at CHS]. It’s pretty special to be able to impact kids lives like my coach did, Coach Cox, and other coaches, like John Humphries. He was one of my coaches as well. Two special men, among many, that did so much, for so many young men. No doubt, I want to carry on their legacy and add to it by putting my spin on it. Taking the program to new heights that they have not seen, that is my goal!” It’s time to show your Dragon Spirit and Coach Rocconi wants to see you in the stands this football season! “Shut down your businesses, come out and support us! Shut down this Town because we need everybody there on a Friday night to get involved! We need you there to get behind these guys. Let’s make it a true family and community deal! Go Dragons!” Story | ANNA BELL Photos | MICHAEL STIRES
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COLLIERVILLE Melanie and I left family and friends in 1994 and moved from Richardson, TX (Dallas) to Collierville. We had a strong network of close family in Dallas, tons of friends from our SMU days, and a strong group of couples from our Sunday School class. It was a tough relocation. I was in the plastic packaging business and the company I worked for in Dallas was acquired by Memphis based, Bryce Corporation. Everyone in Dallas told us “Germantown, Germantown, Germantown,” and that is where we naturally and instinctively looked for our new home. But, everything in our price range in G’Town was older, and we desired something newer. “What’s out there?” I asked the realtor, pointing east towards Collierville. “Oh, that’s Collierville (population around 17,000 in 1994), I don’t know much about it...” said the realtor. “Take us there,” I said, and as they say, the rest is history. Why are you here? What brought you to Collierville? A recent survey of our citizens and some additional research shined some light on the various reasons why people have chosen to plant their roots in Collierville.
WORKING FOR A LIVING Collierville has a burgeoning corporate headquarters component to our economy, with close to 3,700 office oriented jobs in our community. FedEx World Technology Center, Orgill, Helena Agri-Enterprises, JuicePLUS, MCR Safety, and Mueller Industries occupy over 1.5M square feet of office space. Many of the employees of these great partner companies made the decision to move to Collierville 46
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in order to be only minutes from their place of employment. It is estimated that over 700 of the 2,500 FedEx WTC workforces live in Town. I am positive our other corporate friends have similar housing dynamics. Also, the Memphis MSA boasts some of the shortest commute times in the nation, with Collierville having a 25 minute average commute time (1/3rd of Chicagoans have a 35+ minute commute). With SR-385, Poplar, Winchester, Shelby, and others, travel time to work from Collierville is minimal, thus making it an attractive residential location.
CORPORATE RELOCATION When an individual or family begins the corporate relocation process to the area, one of the first things they will do is Google / Bing / Yahoo, “Best Places to Live in Memphis.” Collierville jumps to the top of many if not all “Best of” lists. Collierville is highly ranked in a variety of categories, to include best schools, lowest crime, best town for families, best place for young professionals (YES! Look it up...), best parks system, tops in housing appreciation value, and so on. Collierville is proud to welcome many from outside the area who have done extensive research to determine Collierville is the right place to relocate their family.
MEEMAW AND PAWPAW One of the most interesting components of our survey was the number of respondents, ages 60+, that said their primary reason for moving to Collierville was, “to be closer
to family and grandchildren.” By 2023, it is projected that 25% of our population, or about 14,000+/- people, will fall in the 55 - 74 year old age bracket. So, is Collierville in certain respects, a retirement community without the beach? You can certainly make the case that our central location, moderate climate, access to health care, parks & trails, upscale amenities, golf, safety & security, and proximity to grand babies makes our community attractive to the aging Baby Boomer.
OUR NEXT CHAPTER From 2013 through 2017, Collierville welcomed over 1500 Millennials, primarily those that were newly married or couples with young children. As has been previously reported, many Millennial families desire the same things they grew up with, ie: the safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, open space, access to amenities, and a sense of community. This trend is projected to continue through 2022. We have also discovered that families from Cordova, Bartlett, Germantown, and the other surrounding areas have moved to Town for a bigger or
newer home and access to our award winning school system. As many of our empty nest citizens approach their mid-late 50’s and early 60’s, some are making the decision to remain in Town, where they can continue to enjoy their friends, neighborhood, church, clubs, amenities, and lifestyle they have become accustomed to... some call it, “aging in place.” Be it a job, or proximity to a job... a highly researched corporate relocation decision... nearness to family... or, that next chapter of life, there are a variety of reasons why people choose Collierville.
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According to former Governor Bill Haslam’s Drive to 55 Alliance Campaign, at least half the jobs in Tennessee will require postsecondary education by 2025. free. Tennessee is the first state in the nation to offer tuition-free community or technical college to adults. According to former Governor Bill Haslam’s Drive to 55 Alliance Campaign, at least half the jobs in Tennessee will require postsecondary education by 2025. For ‘Tennessee Reconnectors’ like Carol Madison, Tennessee Reconnect was the opportunity she needed to advance in the workplace as a billing clerk in her company’s legal department. “I had to obtain a degree 48
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to advance in my career,” said Madison. “My company did support me financially through a tuition reimbursement program, but I could not wait for reimbursement at the end of each semester.” Tennessee Reconnect changed that waiting period giving Madison the financial stability upfront to continue her studies at Southwest Tennessee Community College, helping Madison pursue an Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies. Celeste Riley’s story is all too familiar to adult learners with family responsibilities. After raising seven children, Riley went back to work for a job with little compensation. “I worked my tail off and only got a ten cents raise,” said Riley. After 22 years away from school, Riley enrolled and applied for Tennessee Reconnect. “I was running out of funds and would not have been able to complete my education without Tennessee Reconnect.” Applying for the program enabled Riley to graduate in spring with an Associate of Applied Science in English as a Second Language and will transfer in fall to the U of M to obtain a Bachelor’s degree and plans to earn a doctorate. Since February 2018, nearly 15,000 adults statewide have enrolled in Tennessee Reconnect. For the 2018-2019 academic
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year, Southwest enrolled 1,548 Tennessee Reconnect students for fall semester and 1,416 students for spring semester. Tennessee Reconnect numbers indicate the success of the adult program in removing financial barriers for returning students and making college more accessible. It’s given Tennesseans like Madison and Riley a chance to better their lives and their families. It’s given Tennessee the opportunity to invest in a workforce that will benefit its economic future.
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Collierville homes are still flying off the market! Have you seen the numbers? We did the research and you’ll be interested to know the average statistics of Collierville homes sold in the summer of 2019!
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The lazy days of summer are over and it’s back to the hustle and bustle of schedules, homework, practices, games, and all that comes along with the school year. How does this affect the real estate market in Collierville? Typically, May through August is what we call the “selling season.” Last year, 43% of the homes sold in Collierville were sold during this time. In contrast, 31% were sold September through December, with the remaining 26% being sold January through April. Looking at these numbers, it is obvious that May through August is a great time to sell a home. However, it also means more competition for both buyers and sellers. As fall approaches, you can take advantage of fewer homes being on the market. If your home is updated and shows well, it will stand out among less inventory. If your home lacks the updates, you will need to counter this with a lower price, offering up a great opportunity for buyers since fewer people will be competing for homes. For those living in Collierville, there’s a good chance you moved here for the schools. Excellent schools have been the driving force behind our real estate market since my father opened John Green and Company Realtors® on the Town Square 40 years ago. The real estate market has
always been cyclical, as the anticipation of school starting in August drives the summer selling season. Our first-rate schools have meant strong growth for the Town of Collierville, and above average appreciation for its homeowners. Although some people are concerned about the taxes they pay in Collierville, our taxes are actually lower than most of our municipal neighbors. I think one thing people forget to consider is that buyers will often pay more to live in an area with good schools. The National Association of REALTORS® conducted a survey, and found that buyers were willing to pay 10% more to live in an area with desirable schools vs. an area that was not in a desirable school district. For instance, an average priced home in Collierville sells around $380,000 right now. This means, on average, Collierville buyers are willing to pay $38,000 more for their Collierville home. If you consider the Collierville
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taxes on a home assessed at $380,000 are only $1,739 a year, you are way ahead of the game owning a home in Collierville. One of the main reasons we have award-winning schools in Collierville is involvement from the community as a whole. From our Mayor and Board, School Board, Town Administration, PTA, and nonprofits, we have a 100% buy-in from our Town. This helps make Collierville the greatest place to call home! The bottom line is we are blessed to live in a Town like Collierville that supports its schools. This has driven, and will continue to drive our Real Estate Market. If you are looking for a way to support our schools, consider donating to the CEF (Collierville Education Foundation). Since 1997, they have given over 1.2 million dollars in small grants directly to teachers.
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DIY: CORNHOLE BOARDS PROJECT PLAN
MATERIALS LIST HARDWARE 1/2” LB Box 2 1/2” wood screws
WOOD 4x 2” x 4” x 8’ 1x 4’ x 8’ x 1/2” plywood
Approx. 20x 1 1/2” wood screws
TOOLS
24"
48"
4x 4” x 3/8” carriage bolts 3/8” washers 3/8” wingnuts
Drill / Driver
Jig Saw
Radial Saw
3/8” Drill Bit
Square
Hammer
48" 12" °
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Compass
4"
Tape Measure
"
CUT LIST 2 x 4 x 8’ WOOD (4 Boards)
4’ x 8’ x 1/2” PLYWOOD (1 SHEET)
48"
21"
AA
B
48"
B
12" 6" diameter
AA
B
B
Radial Cutout
24"
E
C A
C
C
D
A
C
C
D
29˚ Drill Bit Hole
13"
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E
9"
STEP 1 Cut parts (A) and (B) to size (see diagrams for measurements). Then, to make the frame, arrange parts (A) and (B) on your work surface in a rectangle, making sure the edges are flush. Use two 2” wood screws at each corner to attach the boards together.
STEP 2 Now we’re ready for the legs (C). At the bottom of part (C), make a line at a 29 degree angle from one of the corners. Cut along this line with your chop saw. At the top of part (C), mark a point that is 1¾” from the top and 1¾” from the edges, to make a center for your circle. Now, using a compass, draw a semi circle with a 1¾” radius to create your circle. Finally, using a 3/8” drill bit, make a hole in the center of your circle.
STEP 3 On the outside of part (A), use a pencil to mark a point 4” from the left edge and 1¾” from the top edge. Using your 3/8” drill bit you used before, go ahead and make a hole in part (A) at your mark. Now, you can connect your leg (part C) to the inside of your frame, using a 3/8” carriage bolt (hammer needed). Install the washer and wingnut to secure the leg, then repeat Step 3 to connect the second leg to the frame.
STEP 4 On part (E), mark a point 12” from the left and right edges, and 9” from the top edge. Using a compass, draw a circle around your mark that has a 3” radius. Drill a hole in the center of the circle with the 3/8” drill bit.
STEP 5 Insert jigsaw blade into the center hole and cut out the rest of your circle. Now you’re ready to place part (E) on the frame, while making sure edges are flush. Attach part (E) to the frame at each of the four corners using 1¾” wood screws. For reinforcement, place screws at 12” intervals down the sides of the board. The hard work is finished! We’ll leave any finishing/painting up to you. Don’t forget about the throw bags! sep temb er/o c to b er 201 9
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