discover tipton county - spring 2011

A SUPPLEMENT TO THE LEADER ▪ SPRING 2011

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contentsDISCOVER TIPTON COUNTY SPRING 2011

education5 It’s not over until the school bell ringsWith plans to retire from the school system, Dr. Tim Fite refl ects on the performance of Tipton County schools

7 New horizons at DSCCNew construction plans help increase enrollment at the Covington location

medical11 Addition of new scanner expanding coverageLocal cancer and cardiac clinic offers new CT scanner for patient comfort, reduction of x-ray dose

26 Unique business thrives in Tipton CountyProMED Concepts provides quality services for medical providers

BONUS: A comprehensive listing of medical providers appears on pages 23-25.

history13 Preserving RandolphPlans are in motion to turn a historial landmark into a state park

22 Celebrating 125 years in businessThe oldest business in Tipton County, The Leader will soon celebrate a monumental anniversary

35 Bringing Idaville back to lifeA renovation means new life for an old country store

BONUS: Worship at one of Tipton County’s many churches, p. 16.

ag & industry30 A million made every daySince 1972, Charms Company has been making millions of Blow Pops in Covington

31 Megasite plans on targetOffi cials are optimistic about recruitment of top-tier industry to neighboring Haywood County

33 Wholly cow!Covington’s Claybrook Angus specializes in raising and selling black angus cattle

communities3 A great place to live, work and raise a familyLow crime, affordability and award-winning schools are just a few of the reasons many people call Tipton County home

47 Celebrating a centuryThis summer the town of Atoka will be full of activities as it celebrating 100 years

48 Down on Main StreetRenovation is the name of the game in Brighton as the downtown area gets a facelift

49 Small town charmKnown as a quiet bedroom community, residents of Burlison enjoy a slower pace

DON’T MISSour exclusive guide to Tipton County events!Free pull-out events calendar, pages 28-29

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50 Revitalization continuingMore construction for the court square area means a more friendly place to shop in Covington

51 TranquilityWith just .6 square miles, Garland is the smaller town in Tipton County, but also one of most serene

52 Good people, good foodGilt Edge is known for its dedicated volunteer fi re department as well as an award-winning cafe offering tasty down home cooking

53 Infrastructure improvementsWater system improvements, funded by a Community Block Development Grant, brings an increase in volume and quality to Mason water customers

54 Under constructionIn March, work began on a $1.8 million fi re station in Munford that will bring added public safety to the south cities

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Tipton County at Your FingertipsS P R I N G 2 0 1 1

contentsDISCOVER TIPTON COUNTY SPRING 2011

With its population increasing by more than 62 percent since 1990, Tipton County is one of Tennessee’s fastest growing counties. With its close proximity to the Greater Memphis area, access to railways and waterways, award-winning schools and post-secondary

education, medical care, agriculture, industrial base, low crime and affordability, it’s not diffi cult to see why Tipton County is a great place to live, work and raise a family.

LocationLocated in West Tennessee, Tipton County is located just north of Memphis along U.S. Highway 51, the major north-south bisector. Bordered by neighboring Shelby, Fayette, Haywood and Lauderdale counties, Tipton County also encompasses two land masses now located on the west side of the Mis-sissippi River. These islands, which have a combined population of less than 20 people, were once on the eastern side of the river, but were displaced when the river altered its course following the 1812 New Madrid Earthquake. The county is bordered in the north by the Hatchie River, a Mississippi River tributary.

Randolph, one of the county’s earliest communities, once fl ourished in the days of steamboat com-merce and was reportedly the most important shipping point in the state, rivaling Memphis for com-mercial supremacy. In fact, Civil War fortifi cations and gun powder magazines were constructed at Randolph due to its strategic location on the Chicasaw Bluff (see page 15).

However, in 1855, railroads began construction through the county. Rail service was established from Memphis to Nashville through present-day Mason in December 1855. The railroad came to Atoka in 1872 and to Covington in 1873.

Though Interstate 69 will eventually be constructed in western Tipton County, there are currently no major interstates. Interstate 40 is located just miles from the southern portion of the county, however.

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WWith its population increasing by more than 62 percent since 1990, Tipton County is one of Tennessee’s fastest growing counties. With its close proximity to the Greater Memphis area, access to railways and waterways, award-winning schools and post-secondary

education, medical care, agriculture, industrial base, low crime and affordability, it’s not diffi cult to see why Tipton County is a great place to live, work and raise a family.

LocationLocationLocated in West Tennessee, Tipton County is located just north of Memphis along U.S. Highway 51, the major north-south bisector. Bordered by neighboring Shelby, Fayette, Haywood and Lauderdale counties, Tipton County also encompasses two land masses now located on the west side of the Mis-sissippi River. These islands, which have a combined population of less than 20 people, were once on the eastern side of the river, but were displaced when the river altered its course following the 1812 New Madrid Earthquake. The county is bordered in the north by the Hatchie River, a Mississippi River tributary.

Randolph, one of the county’s earliest communities, once fl ourished in the days of steamboat com-merce and was reportedly the most important shipping point in the state, rivaling Memphis for com-mercial supremacy. In fact, Civil War fortifi cations and gun powder magazines were constructed at Randolph due to its strategic location on the Chicasaw Bluff (see page 13).

However, in 1855, railroads began construction through the county. Rail service was established from Memphis to Nashville through present-day Mason in December 1855. The railroad came to Atoka in 1872 and to Covington in 1873.

Though Interstate 69 will eventually be constructed in western Tipton County, there are currently no major interstates. Interstate 40 is located just miles from the southern portion of the county, however.

QUICK FACTSQUICK FACTS

Established Established October 29, 1823 October 29, 1823

from parts of Shelby County from parts of Shelby County on land formerly belonging to on land formerly belonging to

the Chickasaw Indiansthe Chickasaw Indians

PopulationPopulation61,081 in 201061,081 in 2010

NoteworthyNoteworthyThe county was named for The county was named for Jacob Tipton who was killed Jacob Tipton who was killed

by Native Americans in by Native Americans in 1791 in a confl ict over the 1791 in a confl ict over the

Northwest Territory.Northwest Territory.

Davy Crockett reportedly Davy Crockett reportedly delivered a speech at a delivered a speech at a

Covington barbecue in 1829.Covington barbecue in 1829.

Elvis Presley is rumored to Elvis Presley is rumored to have performed at the Ruffi n have performed at the Ruffi n Theater early in his career.Theater early in his career.

countyA GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE A FAMILY

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Established Established October 29, 1823 October 29, 1823

from parts of Shelby County from parts of Shelby County on land formerly belonging to on land formerly belonging to

the Chickasaw Indiansthe Chickasaw Indians

PopulationPopulation61,081 in 201061,081 in 2010

NoteworthyNoteworthyThe county was named for The county was named for Jacob Tipton who was killed Jacob Tipton who was killed

by Native Americans in by Native Americans in 1791 in a confl ict over the 1791 in a confl ict over the

Northwest Territory.Northwest Territory.

Davy Crockett reportedly Davy Crockett reportedly delivered a speech at a delivered a speech at a

Covington barbecue in 1829.Covington barbecue in 1829.

Elvis Presley is rumored to Elvis Presley is rumored to have performed at the Ruffi n have performed at the Ruffi n Theater early in his career.Theater early in his career.

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Education & IndustryEducation & IndustryHome to 14 public schools,

private schools, a community college and vocational schools, there’s something for every stage of learning.

Offering a well-rounded cur-riculum, Tipton County’s public elementary, middle and high schools consistently perform at or above federal and state bench-marks set by the No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top acts.

Many students also attend private schools Tipton-Rosemark Academy, located in North Shelby County, and Tipton Christian Academy in Covington. Tipton County also has a large homeschooling community.

Post-secondary opportunities abound as well. The 102-acre Dyersburg State Community College - Jimmy Naifeh Center campus is located in Covington as is Tennessee Technology Center-Covington.

A well-educated workforce is one factor which aids in indus-

trial recruitment. The City of Covington has

a vast industrial base, providing employment opportunities in a variety of fi elds. The county seat is home to international companies such as Charms, which produces every Blow Pop consumed, and Unilever, which produces and distributes Slim Fast products and ice cream bars. Sustainable Fiber Solutions, a state-of-the-art print coating facility, began its operation in early 2011.

Low crime, costsLow crime, costsIn 2008, Progressive Farmer

magazine ranked Tipton County the third safest in the nation and reported its residents are 17 times less likely to encounter crime than the average county nationwide.

The cities of Munford and Atoka were named among the best affordable suburbs in the country in 2009 and 2010, re-spectively.

The current tax rate is $2.34 per $100 of assessed valuation

and Tennessee residents pay no state income taxes.

The retail sales tax rate is currently 9.75 percent and half of all sales tax revenue goes to the school system for the benefi t of Tipton County’s more than 12,000 students.

Even though the county has experienced rapid growth and development in the last two decades, it hasn’t lost its sense of community and is a place more people than ever before are proud to call home.

LOCATION Just north of Memphis, Tipton County offers the charm, safety and security of a small community with access to big city amenities. Since 1990, the county has gone from a sleepy farming community to a bustling area home to more than 61,000 people as well as international industries.

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It’s not over until the school bell ringsIn January, longtime director of

schools Time Fite announced his plans to retire on June 30.

In 1992, Fite took offi ce and in the decades since has built a world-class system.

“When you compare us to other schools in the state, we do really well,” Fite said. “We’re above average in most areas.”

Fite is speaking of statewide as-sessments required by the No Child Left Behind Act, but also in ben-efi ts for educators and the school’s budget.

He says the salary schedule ranks fi fth in the state and the system pro-vides competitive compensation.

“We have a lot of emphasis on having good benefi ts packages for our employees so we can stay com-

petitive with Memphis and Shelby County,” he said.

According to Fite, Tipton County has the 13th largest system in the state. And of those 136 systems, Tipton ranks 110th in per pupil expenditure.

Fite is proud of Tipton County’s students, but also of his employees.

The largest employer in the county, the school board is home to an estimated 1,500 staff members - from bus drivers to board members and anything in between.

“We have such a good group to work with,” he said. “We have a good teacher core and a good administra-tor core.”

Expanding the systemAfter being elected, the fi rst thing

S C H O O L S

STORY & PHOTO BY ECHO DAY

RETIRING Dr. Tim Fite, who’s held the position of director of schools for 19 years, has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2010-2011 school year.

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he had to do, he said, was open two new middle schools.“Back then we were opening Crestview Middle School and Mun-

ford Middle School. That was pretty hard.”In the years since, the system has opened Brighton High School,

Brighton Middle School, Austin Peay Elementary, Atoka Elementary and renovated the former Covington Elementary School as an arts education magnet school, Covington Integrated Arts Academy.

After a 2000 referendum, in 2003, the Tipton County System took over the former Covington school system.

There are now an estimated 12,000 students attending Tipton County schools.

“When I started there were 7,500 students and we brought in about a thousand from Covington at the time of the merger.”

Fite said the benefi ts have been worth the struggle of the merger.“You have to measure everything in child benefi t. The kids up

here have performed well since they got into our school system.”

Tipton County Preschool474 Academic Drive Covington, TN 38019(901) 475-5121

Atoka Elementary870 Rosemark RoadAtoka, TN 38004(901) 837-5650

Austin Peay Elementary474 Academic Drive Covington, TN 38019(901) 475-5121

Brighton Elementary1201 Old Highway 51 SouthBrighton, TN 38011(901) 837-5860

Crestview Elementary151 Mark Walker Jr. Blvd.Covington, TN 38019(901) 475-5925

Drummonds Elementary5068 Drummonds Road Drummonds, TN 38023(901) 835-3571

Munford Elementary1200 McLaughlin DriveMunford, TN 38058(901) 837-0152

Covington Integrated Arts Academy (CIAA)760 Bert Johnston Ave. Covington, TN 38019(901) 476-1444

Brighton Middle7785 Highway 51 SouthBrighton, TN 38011(901) 837-5600

Crestview Middle201 Mark A. Walker, Jr. Blvd. Covington, Tennessee 38019(901) 475-5900

Munford Middle100 Education Ave. Munford, TN 38058(901) 837-1700

Brighton High8045 Highway 51 South Brighton, TN 38011 (901) 837-5800

Covington High803 South College St.Covington, TN 38019(901) 475-5850

Munford High 1080 McLaughlin Dr.Munford, TN 38058(901) 837-5701


TIPTON COUNTY SCHOOLS DIRECTORY

To determine which school your child will attend, visit the School Zone link on the Tipton County Schools website (tipton-county.com) and enter your address. The

system’s website also contains links to the yearly school calendar as well links to each school’s website.

New horizons

The Dyersburg State Community College Jimmy Naifeh Center has continually expanded in Tipton County since the fi rst building was opened 15 years ago and plans are in the works to continue that trend.

After the construction of Phase I and II at the DSCC off-campus location in Tipton County, the Tennessee Board of Regents approved the naming of the fi rst building in honor of Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh.

Since then, the entire center has been named the Jimmy

Naifeh Center and a third phase in its construction has been completed.

On Jan. 5, 2007, the new Academic Building, phase III of building, opened its doors, adding 31,000 square feet of space and a 244-seat audi-torium as well as a learning resource center and a tutoring lab. The Academic Build-ing also contains classrooms and equipment for DSCC’s expanded nursing and allied health programs.

But future plans have more lofty aspirations in mind.

at DSCC

On Feb. 14, 2008, the state building commission approved planning funds for a new 39,000 square-foot building that will house a new learning resource center and student center.

This new center is also a partnership with Tipton County because it will become the new public library as well.

College administrators, edu-cators and community mem-bers are quick to express their excitement in this endeavor.

DSCC president Karen Bowyer said, “I think it’s a wonderful idea to combine the college library, or the learning resource center, with the public library. This way, both library patrons and students can ben-

STORY AND PHOTOS BY TYLER LINDSEY

HHigher education in Tipton County is spreading its arms more than ever.

New construction plans and increasing enrollment are testaments to this reality.

Tipton County became the off-campus location of Dyersburg State Community Col-lege in 1973. Since then, phases I, II and III of construction have been completed with a third building, a new Learning Resource Center, is in the works.

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can benefi t from the substantial database access and from the ex-panded computer lab. Many times, these are the same people and many live in Tipton County. It will be a very convenient service. Programs for children will also be a part of the center through which children will become familiar with the college from a young age. It’s just great overall for the community in conjunction with the student center where more tutoring and counseling will be available. This is the result of a wonderful partnership between the college and Tipton County, who have worked together to meet state regulations.”

“The library has been a longtime project becoming a reality, and so many people were involved in this endeavor,” said speaker emeritus Jimmy Naifeh. “From the securing of state funds to local leaders being involved in the new location, show what a community coming together can achieve.”

“It’s great,” said DSCC Jimmy

Naifeh Center dean Jamie Frakes. “It’s a win-win for the college and for the community. The public li-brary will be housed in a larger area with many more resources. Plus, it will steer traffi c to the college, giving people the opportunity to become more familiar with higher education. It will become more evident how important this institu-tion is to life in Tipton County. This addition will be critical for this community to be successful in the 21st century. And the new learning resource center will give people the opportunity to embrace lifelong learning.”

Susan Cheairs, librarian at the Tipton County Public Library, posi-tively anticipates the move.

“We desperately need more room,” she said. “People in this community need us and that need has been growing rapidly over the years. Also, we’ll help make a differ-ence in the economical outlook in Tipton County.”

New horizons at DSCC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

PLANS TO BREAK GROUND Dr. Bowyer explains the artist’s rendering of the new building for the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County.CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

This is all part of a master plan of expansion. The state building commission ap-proved a master plan for the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center on Sept. 14, 2000. The plan calls for the construction of 157,058 square feet over the next 20 years. The industrial board of the City of Cov-ington donated 38 acres of property adjacent to the exist-ing 64-acre site of the Tipton County center of DSCC in the spring of 2001 to accom-modate such an expansion.

After the new learning resource center and student center is built, there will be a total of 103,503 square feet of space.

This master plan continues on with the increase in enroll-ment in mind. New facilities and resources must be made available to meet the rising enrollment rate and to give students more options.

For instance, the nurs-ing program, which began in 2007, and the emergency services majors added new,

convenient possibilities and career paths for students.

Also, the new program in general technology enables graduates from Tennessee Technology Center oppor-tunities to obtain additional degrees.

These additions to DSCC’s academic program at the Jimmy Naifeh Center in Tip-ton County have coincided with a 40.41-percent increase in full time equivalent (FTE) students.

When asked why enroll-ment has increased in the past few years at the Jimmy Naifeh Center, Frakes said, “We have an excellent aca-demic program. The nursing and paramedic programs and faculty are second to none. The learning environ-ment here allows students to engage in personal refl ection within a comfortable setting.”

Frakes believes population growth and tremendous eco-nomic development in Tipton County have contributed to the increase in enrollment.

Since 1990, the population of Tipton County has grown 62 percent from 37,068-61,081 citizens in 2010.

Upon moving to a new place, one of the fi rst things many want to know is how close they are to an institution of higher learning. The Jim-my Naifeh Center provides that link to higher education to those interested.

“Our sisterhood with University of Memphis and our accessibility across western Tennessee bring it all together,” said Frakes. “The leadership found both here in Tipton County and at the Dyersburg campus is the culminating piece.”

When asked how the college has connected this region, Frakes said, “Every semester, we get more con-nected with the environment and culture of West Tennes-see. It’s becoming a seamless tool in this region’s economic development with no signs of stopping.”

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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER An artist’s rendering shows the proposed design of the new building at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center. The building will be 39,000 square feet in space and it will house a new Learning Resource Center and Student Center. The addition will stand as the new Tipton County public library as well.

New horizons at DSCC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10

D S C C FA C T SJimmy Naifeh Center

Enrollment

Fall 2010 - 1169

FTE - 741.67

Average Age - 26

DSCC Enrollment

Fall 2006-Fall 2010

2006 - 1000 HC; 528 FTE

2007 - 987 HC; 528 FTE

2008 - 949 HC; 490 FTE

2009 - 1113 HC; 691 FTE

2010 - 1169 HC; 742 FTE

The fi ve-year gain in FTE is 40.41%

Demographics

Age

15-24 - 696

25-34 - 257

35 & over - 216

Gender

Female - 772

Male - 288

(30,940 sq. ft.) Designed to support an additional nursing program and their Emergency Medical Technology / Paramedic program. It also is the home of the Peter and Gracey McNeely Fyfe Learning Resource Center equipped with 47 computers and a 244-seat auditorium.

A C A D E M I C B U I L D I N G

L E A R N I N GR E S O U R C EC E N T E R

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER Pictured is another view through an artist’s rendering. The archiec-ture will be modern and administration hopes to be using the building by 2012.

Cost$15 million

Space39,000 sq. ft.

AmenitiesCyber Café

Student Center(tutoring, counseling)

150-computer lab

EXPANDING COVERAGE

Two years ago the West Clinic and

Memphis Heart Clinic opened in Brighton, teaming up to bring advanced cardiac and oncology care to Tipton County.

The new location allows local patients increased access to qual-ity specialty care and in a place they already call home.

In March, the clinic expanded its coverage and clinic services with

the addition of an on-site SOMATOM® Emotion CT scanner.

Using the most modern technology for diagnostic imaging, the SOMATOM® Emotion has enabled the clinic to provide the fi nest image quality while reducing x-ray dose to patients.

Its design allows for optimum patient comfort while eliminating the closed-in feeling some-times associated with CT scanning.

Patients can also be scanned in a single breath, resulting in a more accurate diagnosis while reducing examina-tion time.

The scanner will also allow for expanded sched-uling, on-site radiology, chemotherapy, echocar-diography and clinical

research program in a compassionate environ-ment.

Brighton’s clinic is served by doctors Robert A. Johnson (hematology, medical oncology), Gary Tian (hematology, medi-cal oncology), Joseph K. Samaha (consultative, interventional cardiology)

and Arsalan Shirwany (consultative, interven-tional cardiology).

The offi ce is located at 240 Grandview Drive, Brighton. To schedule an appointment with The West Clinic, call 901-475-0678. For appointments with the Memphis Heart Clinic, call 901-476-2404.

d fdition of an on-site TOM® Emotion nner. ng the most n technology for stic imaging thestic imaging, the

Allows clinic to offer most comprehensive cancer and cardiac

care in Tipton County

Addition of new CT scanner

Langston Hughes once wrote, “I’ve seen its muddy bosom turn all golden in the sunset. / I’ve know rivers: Ancient, dusky rivers / My soul has grown deep like the rivers.”

Hughes was describing the effect that the mighty Mississippi River had not only on him physically and emotionally but spiritually as well.

Likewise, many have reminisced or dreamed of times of old when steamboats regularly chugged down Old Man River carrying cotton and whatnot. Similarly, legends exist of battles fought along its banks during the Civil War.

Those like Hughes and Mark Twain have immortalized the river’s mystique for people today. American citizens feel as strongly of the Mississippi River. Yet many seem to act differently.

The days of old are gone seemingly along with our sentiment to leave the Mis-sissippi River with its natural courses, wild-life and countryside well alone. Nowadays, natural, accessible riverfronts are hard to come by no matter if you’re in downtown

Memphis or in Cairo, Ill.What was once a promising economic

epicenter, the town of Randolph is one of the few natural main riverfronts left along the river. With the help of other organiza-tions, Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation hopes to preserve the historic view and the location’s landmarks.

Also, on site is probably the last pow-der magazine in existence, at least, the last one still intact, which is another reason this area needs to be preserved.

Regional land conservation director for the Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation Graydon Swisher said, “Not only is it important to just preserve the land from modern development, but it’s also a multicultural site. Native Ameri-cans fi rst settled this land because of the spring that’s still here however polluted and French explorers came through this land and traded with the Indians in the site that’s now Randolph.”

Due to lack of funds to turn the area into a state park, Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation bought the

riverfront land to protect it until the time is right.

“It’s important that we try and do this with as much help as we can get,” said Swisher.

On Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010 as part of the 350 project, which involves keeping the carbon in Earth’s climate below 350 parts per million, the foundation helped do its part in the worldwide event by out-fi tting a house in Randolph controlled by the foundation with solar paneling. Saved money will be given to Southwest Electric.

“The event, called 10/10/10, marked a signifi cant worldwide effort to better preserve our climate and nature overall,” said Swisher. “Some people ask me if I’m a tree hugger and I tell them that I’m just a water drinker.”

A party was thrown by The Sierra Club to celebrate the events that took place last Sunday to further ensure energy effi ciency.

Visit www.350.org to fi nd out how to be-come involved in the cause. Organizers say help cannot come at too small an amount.


Preserving RandolphPreserving RandolphSTORY AND PHOTO BY TYLER LINDSEY

Plans are in motion to turn historical landmark a state park

John F. Kennedy once said, “Physical fi tness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”

At Tipton County Commission on Aging, the same ideology is expressed.

The staff and volunteers at TCCA hold physical fi tness as a high ideal and know the importance of staying active as citizens reach those golden years.

TCCA offers several programs every day that engage participants in physical activity.

Located at 401 S. College Street in Coving-ton, the center plays an important role in pro-moting independence, wellness and advocacy to seniors, caregivers and their families in Tipton and surrounding counties.

THE TCCA

TAPPERS

Under Kay Catterton’s tutelage since mid-2006, The Tap-

pers are made up of around nine participants who regularly take the tap dancing class offered at the center. The program gives those at the center a good way to exercise and be ac-tive while doing something fun and creative.

“Learning the routines helps with coordina-tion, balance and memory,” said Catterton. “We’re also creative with our homemade costumes. Sharon Stubblefi eld, who taps with us, helps

greatly with that.”Including Catterton, fi ve of the

dancers regularly perform at various places like nursing homes through-out the year. Additionally, the group annually dances at the Mid-South Fair Senior Day competition in which they placed fi rst last year as well as at the Senior Talent Show at the Ruffi n

Theater on April 10. Interestingly, ages of dancers range from 55 years old to 82-year-old Betty Francis who has had two broken hips and

Above, the group danced at the Senior Talent Revue a few years ago. Left to right is Kay Catterton, Sharon Stubblefi eld, Gail Wilson and Betty Francis.

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broken hips and has still kept with it.“We want to make sure everybody

knows that, though the class is given for exercise and fun, we make sure everybody goes at their own pace,” said Catterton.

Though, Catterton hopes that the number of dancers grows so that she is able to give three classes covering differ-ent skill levels.

The cost has been very affordable at only $2 per class, though in January of 2011 prices will bump up to a frugal $3 per class.

“We have a ball doing this,” said Cat-terton. “I want to, not only keep doing it, but do it more often in hopes that partici-pation will grow. The dancers are so pas-sionate about it and I want to continue to do it with them. I urge anyone interested in staying active to come to the center and check it out. We also have a line dancing class given by Juanita Joyner. Overall, at TCCA, we want everyone living a healthy, active lifestyle.”

At the 2010 Mid-South Fair, the tap dancers won fi rst place in the dance category. Pictured from left to right are Sharon Stubblefi eld, Kay Catterton, Gail Wilson, Barbara Cicci and Betty Francis.

TIPTON COUNTYCOMMISSION ON AGINGI N F O R M A T I O NPROGRAMS • “Get Fit, Stay Fit” exercise class - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:15 a.m. • Line Dance Class - Wednesdays, 9:30• Blood Pressure Clinic weekly • Indoor walking every day in the gym• Piano class information• Regularly scheduled education and recreation programs• Craft Club - Mondays, 10 a.m. (except the 3rd Monday)• Best Choice Hearing Aids Mike Morrison generally comes on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Please call his offi ce, (901) 346-5700, for an appointment at TCCA.• Wii Gaming - Come Wii at TCCA• Gamepalooza - Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.• Adult Day/Respite Service - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

CONTACTPhone: (901) 476-3333; Fax: (901) 476-3398Address: 401 S. College St., PO Box 631, Covington, TN, (the corner of Church Street and College Street just one block east of Hwy. 51)

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ACTS II COMMUNITY CHURCH

106 Star Shopping LaneCovington, TN 38019901-475-1732

ANTIOCH M.B. CHURCH

1785 Wooten StreetCovington, TN 38019901-476-5811

ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

190 Antioch RoadMunford, TN 38058901-837-9635

ASSOCIATED REFORMED PRESB

81 Church AveBrighton, TN 38011901-476-7233

ATOKA U.M. CHURCH

609 Atoka-Munford AveAtoka, TN 38004873-8454

ATOKA EVANGELICAL PREB 1041 Atoka Idaville RdAtoka, TN 38004837-3500

AVERY CHAPEL CME2365 Leighs Chapel RoadCovington, TN 38019901-476-2337

BEAVER BAPTIST 9344 Holly Grove RdMunford, TN 38058901-837-2904

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

55 Andrea Dr.Munford, TN 38058837-2247

BETHEL CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN

3406 Tracey RdAtoka, TN 38004837-0343

BIG HATCHIE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

1390 Hwy. 51 N Covington,TN 38019901-476-6759

CAMPGROUND U. M. CHURCH

3183 Drummonds RoadDrummonds, TN 38023837-4629

CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH

211 Main Street NCovington, TN 38019476-8782

CAREY CHAPEL AME4955 Ballard Slough RdBurlison, TN 38015475-2288

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

2010 Highway 51 SCovington, TN 38019476-4433

CALVERY BIBLE CHURCH

894 Munford AveMunford, TN 38058837-8563

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH

755 Lucy Kelly Rd.Brighton, TN 38011901-475-4422

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

400 South Maple StreetCovington, TN 38019901-476-6858

CHARLESTON BAPTIST CHURCH

8642 Hwy 179Stanton, TN 38069901.476.8479 CHURCH OF CHRIST

873 Hwy 51 N. (Quality Inn)Covington, TN 38019901.475.9443


CLOPTON U. M. CHURCH

5285 Brighton Clopton RdBrighton, TN 38011901-476-5512

COLLINS CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH

303 W. Ripley AvenueCovington, TN 38019901-476-3094 -Church House901-826-5132- Pastor

COVINGTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD

1861 Hwy 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019901-476-9592

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH 3030 Drummonds RdAtoka, TN 38004901-840-4326

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY

CHURCH AT THE NAZARENE

3865 Beaver RdMunford, TN 38058901-837-2545

EBENEZER CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

70 Witherington RdMason, TN 38049901-294-2670ELM GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST

2016 Elm Grove RdBurlison, TN 38015901-476-5440

ELM GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1108 Elm Grove Rd.Burlison, TN 38015901-476-8799

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

900 Simmons RdDrummonds, TN 38023901-837-2683

FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH

6920 Highway 59 WBurlison, TN 38015901-476-1008

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH

1422 Old Hwy 51Brighton, TN 38011901-837-0950

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATOKA

102 Kimbrough AveAtoka, TN 38004901-837-0663

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MUNFORD

521 Giltedge Rd. Munford, TN 38058901-837-1559

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON

211 S. Main St.Covington, TN 38019901-476-2489

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MASON

359 Hwy 70 EMason, TN 38049MasonBaptistChurch.com

FIRST BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH

132 East Woodlawn Ave.Brighton, TN 38011476-6180

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COVINGTON

403 S. Main St. Covington, TN 38019901-476-2434

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

145 West Church AveCovington, TN 38019901-476-9694

GARLAND UNITED METHODIST

1613 Garland DriveCovington, TN 38058901-476-9334

GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH

1915 Rosemark RdAtoka, TN 38004901-837-8087

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8923 Mt Carmel RdCovington, TN 38019901-475-1008

GREAT EXPECTATIONS COGIC2053 Highway 51 S.Covington, TN 38019901-476-6666

GREATER ST. JOHN MBC411 Shelton Street Covington, TN 38019901-476-4765

GRACE OUTREACH WORSHIP CENTER

795 Tennessee AveCovington,TN 38019

HATCHIE CHURCH OF CHRIST

1372 Highway 51 NCovington,TN 38019901-476-9709

HOLLY GROVE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN

4538 Holly Grove RdCovington,TN 38019901-476-8379

HEBRON COMMUNITY CHURCH

Rayburn Rd. Covington, TN 38019

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH

2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd.Atoka, TN 38004901-491-8138

HOSANNA MINISTRIES

13779 Hwy 51 S.Atoka, TN 38004901-840-4540

JEHOVAH'S WITNESS OF COVINGTON

1150 Old Brighton RdCovington,TN 38019901-475-2110

JESUS THE WAY OUTREACH CENTER

795 Tennessee DriveCovington, Tennessee 38019

LIBERTY BAPTIST

2097 Holly Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019901-476-5273

LIGHTHOUSE PRAISE TEMPLE

826B HWY 51COVINGTON, TN 38019901-294-3866

LIGHTHOUSE APOSTOLIC

2536 Tracy Rd.Atoka, TN 38004901-837-9138

MT. HERMAN CHURCH

3492 Quito-Drummonds Road, Millington, TN 38053(901) 835-2886

MT. LEBANON ASSEMBLY

7560 Hwy 51 NorthHenning, TN 38041

MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Brighton Clopton Rd.Brighton, TN 38011901-476-1165

MT. ZION CHURCH

838 S. Tipton StreetCovington, TN 38019901-476-3233

MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH

1253 Munford AveMunford, TN 38058901-837-9276

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NEW BEGINNING CHURCH

1460 Atoka Idaville Rd.Atoka, TN 38004901-412-0241

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH

2357 Wilkinsville RdDrummonds, TN 30823901-835-5683

NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD

1099 Hwy 51 NCovington, TN 38019901-489-0447

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH

5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019901-476-0062

NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH

133 Munford AveMunford, TN 38058901-837-6804

NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST

7803 Munford Gilt EdgeBurlison, TN 38015901-476-8536

OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

4048 Highway 59 WCovington, TN 38019901-476-7259

PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

4625 Highway 59 SCovington, TN 38019901-476-7016

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POPLAR GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

2600 Glen Springs Rd.Drummonds, TN 38023901-835-2611

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PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH

520 Simonton St.Covington, Tennessee 38019

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1135 Randolph Rd.Burlison, TN476-8244

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3400 Atoka-Idaville RoadAtoka, TN 38004901-837-8210

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584 John Hill RdBrighton, TN 38011901-476-0081

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4100 Munford Gilt EgdeBrighton, TN 38011901-837-2168

SMYRNA BAPTIST CHURCH

7512 Hwy 59 WBurlison, TN 38015901-476-6178

SOUTH TIPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD

538 Simmons Rd.Drummonds, TN 38023837-2140

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1225 Highway 51 SCovington, TN 38019901-476-8140

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632 St. Luke Rd.Covington, TN 38019901-476-9746

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842 Tipton RoadMunford, TN 38058(901) 837-1456

ST. MATTHEWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

303 S. Munford StreetCovington, TN 38019901-476-6577

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2086 Atoka-Idaville RdAtoka, TN 38004901-837-2474

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

1602 Highway 59 WestCovington, TN 38019901-4767645

ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

2406 Hwy 70 EastMason, TN 38049901-294-2641

ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH

3827 Hwy 51 NorthCovington, TN 38019901-476-1559

TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

4258 Highway 179Covington901-756-1071

TEMPLE OF PRAISE

8323 Richardson LandingDrummonds, TN 38023901-835-3462

TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

470 Watson RdMunford, TN 38058901-837-8356

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5954 Brighton Clopton Rd.Brighton, TN 38011901-476-8889

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11886 Main St.Mason, TN 38049

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH

5422 Drummonds RdDrummonds, TN 38023901-835-2280

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836 Church Rd.Covington, TN 38019901-475-1255

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offi cials OF TIPTON COUNTYooelectedooedooolectelectedooelectedelecte

Mayors & AldermenMayors & AldermenAtokaAtoka

W. Daryl Walker, MayorW. Daryl Walker, MayorBarry L. AkinBarry L. Akin

Danny FeldmayerDanny FeldmayerMike JoynerMike Joyner

Chris McConnellChris McConnellBobby HutchisonBobby Hutchison

Brent GianniniBrent Giannini

CovingtonCovingtonDavid Gordon, MayorDavid Gordon, Mayor

John E. EdwardsJohn E. EdwardsShelvie Rose, Sr.Shelvie Rose, Sr.Tommy HatcherTommy HatcherTommy L. BlackTommy L. Black

Bill ScruggsBill ScruggsEd TimberlakeEd Timberlake

MasonMasonDavid Ward, MayorDavid Ward, Mayor

Frank BoylandFrank BoylandAbbey CrossAbbey Cross

Michael HarrisMichael HarrisEddie NoemanEddie Noeman

David SmithDavid SmithLinnie WaddellLinnie Waddell

BrightonBrightonJeff Scott, MayorJeff Scott, Mayor

W. E. “Booster” BlalackW. E. “Booster” BlalackGeorge SmithGeorge Smith

Jim WyattJim WyattHouston DavisHouston Davis

MunfordMunfordDwayne Cole, MayorDwayne Cole, Mayor

Terry Bibb ColinTerry Bibb ColinStacy CraigStacy CraigBob ForbessBob Forbess

Michael DurhamMichael DurhamJack ForakerJack ForakerSue ArthurSue Arthur

BurlisonBurlisonFrank Tyler, MayorFrank Tyler, Mayor

Eddie KellumEddie KellumJim KenneyJim Kenney

Gilt EdgeGilt EdgePhil Nelson, MayorPhil Nelson, MayorStephen FletcherStephen FletcherRodney McLillieRodney McLillie

GarlandGarlandBen Little, MayorBen Little, MayorDonald HardwickDonald Hardwick

Wayne MaxWayne MaxLisa McClainLisa McClainJaney RogersJaney Rogers

Clayton RogersClayton Rogers

Tipton County Offi cialsTipton County Offi cialsCounty ExecutiveCounty Executive

Jeff HuffmanJeff Huffman

TrusteeTrusteeKristie Glass MaxwellKristie Glass Maxwell

SheriffSheriffJ. T. “Pancho” ChumleyJ. T. “Pancho” Chumley

County ClerkCounty ClerkMary GaitherMary Gaither

Circuit Court ClerkCircuit Court ClerkMike ForbessMike Forbess

Register of DeedsRegister of DeedsClaudia M. PeelerClaudia M. Peeler

Assessor of Assessor of PropertyPropertyBill StimpsonBill Stimpson

Clerk and MasterClerk and MasterJudy BillingsJudy Billings

General SessionsGeneral SessionsJudgeJudge

William A. PeelerWilliam A. Peeler

Tennessee State Tennessee State Offi cialsOffi cials

GovernorGovernorBill HaslamBill Haslam

U.S. SenatorsU.S. SenatorsBob Corker (202) 224-Bob Corker (202) 224-

33443344Lamar Alexander (202) Lamar Alexander (202)

224-4944224-4944

U.S. HouseU.S. HouseRepresentativeRepresentative

Stephen FincherStephen Fincher

State SenatorState SenatorMark Norris (615) Mark Norris (615)

741-1967741-1967

State StateRepresentativesRepresentatives81st District - Jimmy81st District - Jimmy

NaifehNaifeh(615) 741-3774(615) 741-3774

94th District - Barret 94th District - BarretRich (615) 741-6890Rich (615) 741-6890

25th Judicial 25th JudicialDistrict CircuitDistrict CircuitCourt JudgesCourt Judges

Part I - Judge Weber Part I - Judge Weber McCraw (901) 465-McCraw (901) 465-

86978697Part II - Judge Joseph Part II - Judge Joseph

Walker (901) 475-3320Walker (901) 475-3320

ChancellorsChancellorsPart I - William ColePart I - William ColePart II - Martha Bras-Part II - Martha Bras-fi eld (901) 476-0209fi eld (901) 476-0209

District Attor-District Attor-ney General, ney General, 25th Judicial 25th Judicial

DistrictDistrictMike Dunavant (901)Mike Dunavant (901)

475-2523475-2523

Public DefenderPublic DefenderGary AntricanGary Antrican

County County CommissionersCommissioners

District 1District 1Quincy BarlowQuincy BarlowRusty WootenRusty Wooten

District 2District 2Tommy DunavantTommy Dunavant

John A. McIntyre, Jr.John A. McIntyre, Jr.

District 3District 3Steve BringleSteve Bringle

Jeffery D. MasonJeffery D. Mason

District 4District 4Mike SterlingMike Sterling

John W. DelanceyJohn W. Delancey

District 5District 5William E. Bibb, Jr.William E. Bibb, Jr.

Glenn TurnerGlenn Turner

District 6District 6Johnnie H. JonesJohnnie H. Jones

Jimbo AdkinsJimbo Adkins

District 7District 7Courtney FeeCourtney Fee

Harold TwisdaleHarold Twisdale

District 8District 8James L. SneedJames L. Sneed

Robert W. WilsonRobert W. Wilson

District 9District 9Jeff A. ScottJeff A. Scott

Dale W. SmithDale W. Smith

theleaderhistory Since 1886

TThe fi rst newspaper in Tipton County was the Randolph Recorder,

founded by Francis S. Latham in Randolph in 1834.

The Recorder’s fi rst edition, issued on June 21, 1834, set the tone for all the other Tipton County newspapers to follow, promising to give news of local, general and political interest. The short-lived Recorder served the county until Sept. 23, 1836.

Following the Randolph Recorder came the Randolph Whig, which ran from January 1838-1841. The next paper to publish in Tipton County was the Covington Weekly Spy in 1860; it ended in 1862 when Federal troops destroyed the print-ing equipment.

The Tipton Weekly Record was started by William Sanford and Morrison Munford in August 1867.

In 1879, L. D. Hamner estab-lished Mason’s fi rst newspaper,

the Mason Call, which became the Covington Call, when the paper was moved to Covington, but it was soon purchased by the Tipton Weekly Record in 1884.

Hamner tried again in Tipton County, and founded The Covington Leader in October 1886. In 1888, Hamner sold The Leader to J.W.

Simonton.The Leader bought the Tipton

Weekly Record in 1917, ending what was once, one of the oldest news-papers in the state of Tennessee.

The Covington Leader continued to serve the needs of the com-munity and prosper under the management of the Simonton

family for over 77 years.In 1965, the Simonton family

sold the newspaper to Carleton A. Jones who owned The Coving-ton Leader until it was sold to the Sandusky Publishing Company in April 2002, who immediately sold the newspaper to Albrecht News-papers Inc. in June 2002.

George Whitley worked at The Covington Leader for 57 years, beginning in 1946 as a linotype operator and worked his way to publisher, a position he held for 28 years until his retirement in 2003.

The current owners, American Hometown Publishing bought The Covington Leader in October 2006 and changed the name to The Leader to reglect the mission of covering the news of all of Tipton County.

The Leader is the oldest business in Tipton County and will cel-ebrate its 125th year this October 2011.

medicalproviders in tipton county

The following is a list of family medicine and specialty clinics with privileges at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.

Baptist Home Care and Hospice1618 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019476-0333

Covington Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center1992 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019476-1820

Covington Care Center765 Bert Johnston DriveCovington, TN 38019475-0027

Parkway Cove Assisted Living805 Bert Johnston DriveCovington, TN 38019475-9020

Dunlap Retirement CenterDunlap-Orphanage RoadBrighton, TN 38011476-7014

Mid-South Physical Therapy 10992 Highway 51 South Munford, TN 38058837-1711

Baptist Rehabilitation 100 Peeler RoadCovington, TN 38019475-9292

The following is a list of family medicine and specialty clinics with privileges at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.

Afenya, Kenneth K.1995 Highway 51 SouthRoom 257Covington, TN 38019476-2621

Armour, Karen A.Armour Family Medicine532 Old Hwy. 51 SouthBrighton, TN 38011476-7779

Baker, Allison E.Professional Care Services of West TN, Inc.1997 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019476-8967

Beasley, Jimmie L.Covington Pediatrics1998 Highway 51 SouthPO Box 911Covington, TN 38019476-1155

Broffi tt, Samuel L.1995 Highway 51 SouthSuite 202PO Box 784Covington, TN 38019475-4526

Caruthers, Thomas J.Premier Women’s Care1995 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019476-9311

Chambers, George W.Covington Internal Physicians, P.C.56 East Main StreetMunford, TN 38058837-3735

Chanda, JayasreeFamily Medicine1721 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019475-1260

Cook, Buffy J.Brighton Family Medicine1880 Old Highway 51Suite CBrighton, TN 38011 837-7979

Cook, David L.Professional Care Services of West TN, Inc.1997 Hwy 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019747-1000

Corbitt, Jessica A.Professional Care Services of West TN, Inc.1997 Hwy 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019475-3584

Craig, Michael ScottBrighton Family MedicinePO Box 117Brighton, TN 38011837-7979

Crown, Loren A.UT Family Practice1999 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019476-4457

Davidson, Janice L.Professional Care Services of West TN, Inc.1997 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019

476-8967

Fowlkes, Leigh AnnProfessional Care Services of West TN, Inc.1997 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019731-287-1794

Gatlin, Rebecca D.Professional Care Services of West TN, Inc.1997 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019475-3584

Goode, Fletcher H.Opthalmology4759 Easley StreetP.O. Box 548Millington, TN 38083872-2206

Gross, Russell J.Advanced Surgical Technologies1995 Highway 51 SouthSuite 101Covington, TN 38019476-9921

Guerrant, Richard P.Internal Medicine1995 Highway 51 South, Suite 111PO Box 567Covington, TN 38019475-6607

Ho, JiunnGynecologyPO Box 681Covington, TN 38019476-1442

Hughes, Marty L.Bierman, Whitley & HughesOptometry312 South Main StreetCovington, TN 38019476-8614

Hutchison, Paul W.Pediatric Surgery1723-C Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019476-0404

Janovich, John R.Orthopaedic Surgery1995 Highway 51 SouthSuite 102Covington, TN 38019

476-3424

Johnson, Samuel T.Family Practice Clinic of Coving-ton4235 Hwy 51 SPO Box 507Covington, TN 38019475-4752

Jonas, K. C., Jr.General Surgery1995 Highway 51 SouthSuite 204PO Box 279Covington, TN 38019476-9087

Larkin, John K.Internal Medicine1995 Highway 51 SouthSuite 208Covington, TN 38019476-7070

Martin, James W.Family Practice, Hospice & Pallia-tive Medicine1995 Highway 51 SouthSuite 105Covington, TN 38019

476-7371

Matheson, Catheryn R.Professional Care Services of West TN, Inc.1997 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019475-3584

May, Jeffrey A.May Medical Group99 Doctors Dr., #700Munford, TN 38058837-7200

Mbu, Prudence C.1995 Highway 51 SouthRoom 257Covington, TN 38019475-5257

Mulay, Ramakant M.Medical Nephrology Assoc1575 Parr Ave., Suite BDyersburg, TN 38024731-286-1510

Nabhan, Said I.Digestive Associates, PC710 Hwy 51 ByPass W.PMB 770Dyersburg, TN 38024

731-285-5133

Potter, Angela P.UT Family Medicine1999 Hwy 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019475-4457

Shirazee, Syed H.SMZ Specialists PC76 Doctors DriveSuites A & BMunford, TN 38058840-4446

Sorsby, Loretta L.Professional Care Services of West TN, Inc.1997 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019475-3584

Strahan, KathleenProfessional Care ServicesOf West TN, Inc.1997 Hwy 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019475-3584

Taylor, Billy J.Premier Women’s Care1995 Highway 51 South

Suite 112Covington, TN 38019476-9311

Taylor, Sonya N.Professional Care ServicesOf West TN, Inc.1997 Hwy 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019475-3584

Teach, Guy V.Tipton County Internal Medicine, PLLC1995 Highway 51 SouthSuite 206Covington, TN 38019476-9115

Ugorji, Nneoma A.Tipton Pediatrics, LLC1995 Highway 51 SouthSuite 109Covington, TN 38019476-7600

Viprakasit, DejoCovington Urology Clinic1995 Highway 51 SouthSuite 104Covington, TN 38019476-1135

West, Coy L.Professional Care Servicesof West TN, Inc.1997 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019475-3584

Whitley, Stan J.Bierman, Whitley & HughesOptometry312 South Main StreetCovington, TN 38019476-8614

Williams, LarryProfessional Care Services of West TN, Inc.1997 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019475-3584

Woods, Carolyn OwensUT Family Medicine1999 Highway 51 SouthCovington, TN 38019476-4457

ATOK

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“A great place to call home.”

Town ofAtoka

AldermenBarry Akin Bobby HutchisonMike Joyner Brett GianniniChris McConnell Danny Feldmayer

Town HallP.O. Box 505 • 334 Atoka-Munford Avenue

Atoka, TN 38004(901) 837-5300, (901) 837-0028 fax

www.townofatoka.com

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Celebrating 100 years!

ProMED Concepts provides quality services ProMED Concepts provides quality services for medical providers throughout the areafor medical providers throughout the area

Unique business thrives Unique business thrives in Tipton Countyin Tipton CountySTORY BY TYLER LINDSEYSTORY BY TYLER LINDSEY

“We have our own shop with our own equipment that enables us to do anything we need,” said CEO Wade Morrison, who has had 25 years of experience in medical manufactur-ing. “Plans are in the works for a bigger facility for our shop. We’ll be able to have machines dedicated to developing bone screws for hips and knees and things like that.”

ProMed Concepts specializes in precision machining, both computer numerical control (CNC) and manual, for their customers who need custom prototype instruments. ProMed’s clientele encompasses everything from medical manufacturing, automotive and aviation to ac-counting, auditing and engineering (mechanical

and industrial).Morrison started out in the 1980s manu-

facturing parts for farmers’ equipment like tractors.

“I realized I wanted to get into something more technical,” said Morrison. “So we started making medical instruments.”

They have a proven track record of more than 3,900 completed projects. Ensuring a quality service, ProMed only employs machin-ists and managers with the right mind-set that are dedicated to getting their clients’ orders processed, inspected and shipped out, quickly and effi ciently.

They stock all of the most commonly used

materials from stainless steel, titanium, delrin and a host of other metals and materials.

The team at ProMed strives to maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with custom-ers and an overall partnership with Tipton County.

Through their partnership with the Ten-nessee Technology Center in Covington, they provide mid-term training to students enrolled in the machine tool program. However, all employees receive continuous training from the basics of manual machining to advanced programming. Managers Wade Morrison and Kristopher Strawn secure a place on the advisory board at the Tennessee Technology Center and help ensure the program is up-to-date with current industry needs.

“Our business is a big deal for us. We take it

All equipment needed for precision machining is on hand in their shop. Pictured is a CNC machine which enables machinists to create custom instruments

LLocated in Brighton, ProMed Concepts seeks to meet clients’ needs in precision machining, developing custom instrumentation. ProMed’s main project focus is developing medical instrumentation for various medical providers throughout southwestern Tennessee.

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it seriously,” said Morrison. “And it’s a big thing for Tipton County.”

When asked if he would end up moving to Memphis, Morrison said, “I’ve thought about moving there, but I’m from Tipton County and I want to stay here. I just love the atmosphere.”

The company employs 18 machinists hired mainly from the vocational program at Tennessee Technology Center. Together, they build all kinds of instruments for doctors and hospitals and for places like Wright Medical in Arlington and Medtronics.

One of their biggest focus is labor.

“Anybody can buy the CNC equipment, but it must be able to be mastered in order to meed customers’ needs,” said Morrison.

Morrison describes the team as being more like a

family at ProMed unlike other companies where employees are just a number. They cook out on Fridays and Morrison is fl exible with the hours employ-ees can work.

Turnaround is reportedly

very low at ProMed.“This business is a plus for

Tipton County and the people that live here. I want nothing more than to grow right here in Tipton.”

ProMed’s hand-selected team is a group of highly experienced profession-als dedicated to building a strong, successful and environmentally friendly company.

Unique business thrives in Tipton CountyUnique business thrives in Tipton CountyP R O M E D H I S T O R Y

• In the 1980s, Wade and Carolyn Morrison purchased their fi rst lathe and a small drill press in order to develop signature products for S & N where Wade worked.

• In 1995, Morrison Machine Works was founded with the lathe and a handful of other machines rebuilt by Wade..

• In 1997, a larger shop was built behind the Morrison residence to accommodate expan-sion.

• In 2002, Morrison Machine Works pur-chased a CNC fi fth axis Haas mill and a Mit-subishi EDM, which allowed the company to complete more custom work for clients.

• In 2003, Wade resigned from S & N to focus on his company which changed its named to Professional Manufacturing Engineering and Design Concepts, LLC (ProMed Concepts).

• In 2005, ProMed Concepts completed the shift toward CNC machining with several more machine purchases. Also purchased that year was a fi ve-acre parcel of land where Morrison would someday build ProMed’s new manufacturing facility.

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eventsYouth at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

pictured following the 2010 Easter Egg hunt.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN

APRIL 8Habitat for Humanity Fish Fry, First United Methodist Church Covington, 145 Church Street, Covington, 5-8 p.m. $6.

APRIL 9Lawn & Garden ExpoBrighton Middle School; all day; presented by Tipton County Master Gardeners; free to attend.

Used book sale, Munford-Tip-ton County Memorial Public Li-brary, 1476 Munford Ave., 9 a.m. to noon. Call 901-837-2665.

APRIL 10Senior Talent Revue, Ruffi n Theater, 2 p.m.

APRIL 11-18▸ TCAP Testing, grades 3-8

APRIL 16Easter Egg Hunt, City Park, Munford. Ages 2-9. 10 a.m.

Earth Fest, Tipton County Vet-erans Museum, 762 Bert John-ston Ave., Covington; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain date April 30). Free to attend.

St. Jude Walk-a-thon benefi t-ting Lucy Krull, Covington. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 901-476-7999 for more information.

Burgers & Dogs on sale, St. Matthews Episcopal Church will be selling hamburgers and hot dogs to benefi t the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 303 W. Munford, Covington, 2-4 p.m., $5 donation.

Spring Fest, Munford Presby-terian Church, 60 E. Main St., Munford, 5-8 p.m.

APRIL 19-20AARP Senior Drivers Safety Class, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ten-nessee Technology Center Cov-ington. Contact Sandra Howard to register, 901-476-0405.

APRIL 19-25 ▸ Spring Break, Tipton County Public Schools.

APRIL 22-23Trial of Jesus, presented by Houston Gordon. 7 p.m. ruffi nthe-ater.org

APRIL 23Easter Egg Hunt, Oleo Acres Farm, 269 McDonald Road, Stanton,731-443-0059.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Charleston Fire Depart-ment, 7-11 a.m., $6. See charleston-vfd.webs.com for information.

APRIL 26Women in Business lun-cheon, Chamber Center, 101 Court Square West, Covington, $25. April 26-27. Call 901-476-9727 for information.

▸ Kindergarten registration, elementary schools. tipton-county.com

APRIL 28Tipton County Schools Job/Career/Health Fair, Alterna-tive Learning Center, 800 Bert Johnston, Covington, 9 a.m. to noon. Free to attend.

Children’s Classic special section publishes in The Leader

APRIL 30Clean Up/Fix Up Covington begins, Covington

March of Dimes March for Babies, Shelton Park, Coving-ton, 9 a.m.

Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Dinner & Auc-tion. Call 901-476-1515 for more information.

MAY 1 ▸ Art Beyond Borders, student art show, Austin Peay Elemen-tary, 2-5 p.m. Free.

MAY 2 ▸ Pre-kindergarten registra-tion, elementary schools, noon to 6 p.m. tipton-county.com

▸ Art Beyond Borders, student art show, Austin Peay Elementary, 4-7 p.m. Free.

MAY 3-5 ▸ End of course testing, Tip-ton County schools.

MAY 5 ▸ Kindergarten registration, elementary schools. tipton-county.com

MAY 6Relay for Life of Tipton Coun-ty, Cobb Parr Park, Covington, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Free to attend. relay-forlife.org/tipton

MAY 7Clean Up/Fix Up Walk Across Covington, City Shop, 410 E. Ripley, Covington, 8 a.m. to noon. Free food, door prizes. covingtontn.com

Celebrate Spring Pick Up/Fix Up Munford, 1397 Munford Ave., Munford, 8 -11:30 a.m. Free food, door prizes. munford.com

15th Annual Children’s Fish-ing Derby, Glen Springs Lake, 8-10 a.m. Rain or shine. southtip-ton.com

Music on the Square, Court Square, Covington, 7 p.m. Ronnie Twisdale (‘50s & ‘60s). Free.

MAY 9 ▸ Pre-kindergarten registra-tion, elementary schools, noon to 6 p.m. tipton-county.com

MAY 12 Spring Fling Golf Tourna-ment, Covington Country Club, tee time 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Janie 901-476-9727 or [email protected].

MAY 13 Law enforcement memorial service, Tipton County Justice Complex, noon.

MAY 14 Music on the Square, Court Square, Covington, 7 p.m. Infi nity (Rock ‘N Roll, R&B). Free.

MAY 18 Bad Boys Golf Tournament, Covington Country Club, tee times 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

MAY 19▸ Graduation, Brighton High School Class of 2011.

MAY 20▸ Graduation, Munford High School Class of 2011.

MAY 21 Run on 51 Bikefest and Car Show, Cobb Parr Park, Coving-ton, 8 a.m. Entry fee, $20. Food, live music, vendors and more.

Music on the Square, Court Square, Covington, 7 p.m. Wild Hearts (old and new country, southern rock). Free.

MAY 23▸ Graduation, Covington High School Class of 2011.

MAY 25 ▸ Last day of school for stu-dents, report cards issued, stu-dents and teachers dismissed at 11:30 a.m. No lunch served.

MAY 26Graduation 2011 special section publishes in The Leader

MAY 28 Music on the Square, Court Square, Covington, 7 p.m. Scott Myatt, Steve Short (folk, blues). Free.

JUNE 1-JULY 31 Summer Reading Program, Tipton County Public Library, 300 W. Church Ave., Covington. Children, Thursdays 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; teens, Wednesday, 2 p.m. Call 901-476-8289. Free.

JUNE 2-5 Busybody, play, Ruffi n Theater. 7 p.m. See ruffi ntheater.org for more information.

JUNE 4 Music on the Square, Court Square, Covington, 7 p.m. Grace Askew (country, urban folk, Memphis soul, jazz). Free.

BBQ Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Three Star Volunteer Fire Department, 2050 Sadler School Road, Brigh-ton.

JUNE 8-JULY 21 Summer Reading Program, Munford-Tipton County Memo-rial Public Library, 1476 Munford Ave., Munford. K-6 program, Wednesdays until July 20, 11 a.m.; Pre-K summer story time, Thurs-days until July 21, 11 a.m. Call 901-837-2665.

Brighton High School Marching BandVeteran’s Day Parade 2010, Covington

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JUNE 11 Music on the Square, Court Square, Covington, 7 p.m. Gen-eration Gap (‘60s & ‘70s). Free.

Miss Atoka Pageant, Atoka El-ementary School, 870 Rosemark Road, Atoka, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 901-837-5300 for details.

JUNE 16 Girls Night Out, Covington Court Square, 5-8 p.m.

JUNE 18 Music on the Square, Court Square, Covington, 7 p.m. Trap-per Haskins & The Bitter Swill. Free.

JUNE 21-22AARP Senior Drivers Safety Class, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ten-nessee Technology Center Cov-ington. Contact Dianne Honey-cutt to register, 901-476-6566.

JUNE 24 Atoka Centennial Celebration, Nancy Lane Park, 118 Park Ave., Atoka. Opening Ceremonies, period dance & costume contest, cake and punch, 7-9 p.m. Free.

JUNE 25 Atoka Centennial Celebration, Nancy Lane Park, 118 Park Ave., Atoka. Model train displays, art display, music, old-fashioned chil-dren’s games, pie-eating contest, checkers, craft and food vendors, kickball and horseshoe tourna-ments, car show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to attend.

Music on the Square, Court Square, Covington, 7 p.m. Mis-souri’s Most Wanted (country, blues, rock ‘n roll). Free.

JUNE 26 Atoka Centennial Celebration, Nancy Lane Park, 118 Park Ave., Atoka. Dinner on the grounds, community praise and worship, fi reworks, 6-9 p.m. Free to at-tend.

JULY 4Celebrate Independence, City Park, College Street, Munford. Navy Band, food vendors, fi re-works, 7:30 p.m. Free to attend.

JULY 26▸ New student registration, Tipton County schools. See tipton-county.com for details.

AUGUST 3▸ First day of school for stu-dents, Tipton County schools, teachers and students dismissed at 11:30 a.m. No lunch served.

AUGUST 6Miss Tipton County pageant, Ruffi n Theater, 7 p.m.

AUGUST 8▸ Students’ fi rst full day, Tip-ton County schools.

AUGUST 11Football Preview 2011 special sec-tion publishes in The Leader

AUGUST 12▸ High school football jambo-ree, Covington High School.

AUGUST 19▸ High school football sea-son begins. See school’s sports schedule or The Leader’s Football Preview 2011 for more details.

AUGUST 22-23AARP Senior Drivers Safety Class, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ten-nessee Technology Center Cov-ington. Contact Vicki Smith to register, 901-476-5353.

SEPTEMBER 5▸ Labor Day, no school for stu-dents in Tipton County schools

SEPTEMBER 8Industrial Appreciation golf tournament, Covington Coun-try Club, tee time 12:30 p.m. Call Janie Cranford for details, 901-476-9727.

SEPTEMBER 17Celebrate Munford, Down-town Munford, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to attend. See munford.com and The Leader’s special section, publishing on Sept. 15, for de-tails.

SEPTEMBER 23-24Byars Hall High School 100th anniversary celebration, Cham-ber Center, 101 W. Court Square, Covington. All BHHS alumni invited. Email [email protected] for more information.

SEPTEMBER 24Heritage Day with Arts and Crafts, Covington Court Square, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to attend. See covingtontn.com and The Leader’s special section, publishing on Sept. 22, for details.

Lanny Bridges Memorial Shoot, Tipton County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, 8 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 239th Annual World’s Oldest BBQ Festival, Cobb Parr Park. See covingtontn.com and The Leader’s special section, publishing on Sept. 29, for details and schedule.

OCTOBER 1Bras for a Cause entries due, annual fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, $20 entry fee. Call Le Chic Boutique for more information, 901-475-1530.

OCTOBER 4▸ First marking period ends

OCTOBER 5South Tipton Chamber Golf Scramble, Forest Hill Golf Course.

OCTOBER 10-14▸ Fall break, no school for stu-dents in Tipton County schools.

OCTOBER 11Kaleidoscope senior health fair, Brighton Middle School, 2-6 p.m.

OCTOBER 14-16Scandal at Hampton Estates, play, Ruffi n Theater, 7 p.m. For more information and show-times, see ruffi ntheater.org.

OCTOBER 18-19AARP Senior Drivers Safety Class, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ten-nessee Technology Center Cov-ington. Contact Tara Williams to register, 901-476-8500.

OCTOBER 20Fall Frenzy special section publishes in The Leader and will include information on trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating, haunted/spooky trails and other events taking place in November.

OCTOBER 24▸ Reports cards issued

▸ Parent-teacher conferenc-es, Tipton County elementary schools.

OCTOBER 25▸ Parent-teacher conferences, Tipton County middle schools.

OCTOBER 27▸ Parent-teacher conferences, Tipton County high schools.

OCTOBER 28Bras for a Cause awards, win-ners announced. Le Chic Bou-tique, Covington court square. Call 901-475-1530 for informa-tion.

OCTOBER 31Safe Night Out, Nancy Lane Park, Atoka, 5-8 p.m. Bring a canned good donation for ad-mission.

Trick-or-treating, 5-8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 1▸ Parent-teacher conferences, Tipton County schools.

NOVEMBER 3Girls Night Out, Covington Court Square, 5-9 p.m.

NOVEMBER 3-5Christmas Open House, Cov-ington Court Square. Thursday, 3-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOVEMBER 5Junior Auxiliary’s 3rd An-nual Fall Frenzy, Brighton High School, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fraternal Order of Police Chili Cook-Off, Covington Court Square, 4-7 p.m. $5.

NOVEMBER 11Veteran’s Day parade, Coving-ton Court Square, 11 a.m.

NOVEMBER 21-25▸ Thanksgiving break, No school for Tipton County stu-dents.

DECEMBER 1-4The Rednecks Undo Christ-mas, play, Ruffi n Theater, 7 p.m. See ruffi ntheater.org.

DECEMBER 3Munford Christmas parade, downtown Munford, 4:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 5Brighton Christmas parade, downtown Brighton, 7 p.m.

DECEMBER 8Christmas Classic, featuring family photos as well as local traditions and recipes, pub-lishes in The Leader.

DECEMBER 10Mason Christmas parade, downtown Mason, noon.

DECEMBER 12Covington Christmas parade, court square, 7 p.m.

DECEMBER 13-14AARP Senior Drivers Safety Class, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tip-ton County Commission on Ag-ing, 401 S. College Street, Coving-ton. Call Kelley Gray to register, 901-476-3330.

DECEMBER 16▸ Last day of fi rst semester, Tipton County students dis-missed at 11:30 a.m. No lunch served.

DECEMBER 20-30▸ Christmas break, no school for students in Tipton County schools.

DECEMBER 22Letters to Santa publishes in The Leader. Drop your letter off at our offi ce or email it to [email protected] by Thursday, Dec. 8.

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT The Leader publishes a free community event listing in every edition. To submit your event for consideration, please call 901-476-7116 or send an email to [email protected].

amillionmadeE V E R Y D A YE V E R Y D A Y

In CovingtonIn Covington since 1972 since 1972C O M P A N YC O M P A N Y

It’s two lollipop treats in one with Charms Blow Pops: a chewy, bubble gum center sur-rounded by a delicious, fruit-fl avored, hard candy shell.

Available in a variety of great-tasting fl avors that include traditional fruit varieties and more contemporary favor-ites--Way 2 Sour, Kiwi Berry Blast, Black Ice, What-a-Mel-on, and the brand’s most popular, Blue Razz--the pops are the world’s most popular gum-fi lled lollipop.

30 FACES & PLACES NOVEMBER 2010 www.covingtonleader.comSSSSSSSSS

Covington citizens know all too well the sweet smell of candy being made when they drive past Charms Company at 235 Industrial Road North.

To give some inside information, below are some questions answered by the Charms staff.

1. What exactly is produced in the Coving-ton Plant?

Blow pops, Sugar Daddy’s, Fluffy Stuff (cotton candy), Tootsie Mini Pops, Flat pops and seasonal pops

2. How many other plants manufacture that product?

Products made in Covington are not produced at any other plant.

3. How long has the Covington plant been in operation?

The plant was started in 1973, purchased by Tootsie Roll Industries in 1988.

4. How many are employed there?268 full time employees

5.What is the estimated impact of the plant on the Covington economy/market place?

Charms, is the granddaddy of industry in Coving-ton. We are a major user of gas, water and electricity sold by the City of Covington.

6. Why was Covington chosen for the site location of the plant? Does having it by the Memphis logistics hub play a factor?

Central location with major rail and road intersec-tions. Good workforce and competitive energy prices.

7. How are products dispersed after being manufactured?

Production from the Covington facility is distributed through a major Tootsie Roll Distribution Center also located in Covington.

8. How much candy is produced here per year?

Millions of pops and mountains of cotton candy.

9. What role does this plant play on the

national Tootsie-Roll scene?Charms, is one of fi ve Tootsie Roll Industries’ U S

facilities complimenting the products made at the other facilities.

10. What makes this plant unique?a. Long service employeesb. Four day – 10 hour production schedulec. State of the art equipmentd. High effi ciency due to a very aggressive preventa-

tive maintenance program

11. How does it smell over there?The fl avors of the products produced vary from

lemon to cherry with exotic fl avors such as pina coloda and tangerine mango; from sweet products to tangy.

12. Any great chocolate benefi ts to working in the plant?

While we don’t purchase chocolate products, we do get to enjoy Tootsie Rolls from Chicago, Andes Mints from Delavan, WI and Junior Mints from Cambridge, MA through our company store.

Exciting news hit West Tennes-see in early 2010 when it was announced that the Tennessee

Valley Authority was purchasing an indus-trial “megasite” that would be located in Haywood County with close proximity to Tipton and Fayette counties.

According to TVA, a megasite is a large tract of land that can be used for indus-trial development, generally with basic infrastructure in place.

In 2007, a TVA press release explained what, exactly, a megasite is:

The automobile sector continues to be America’s largest manufacturing industry, ulti-mately responsible for one out of every 10 jobs in the U.S. according to the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. With so many jobs on the line, it’s no surprise that economic developers (mainly in the Southeastern U.S.) have been rushing to make sure their communities are considered for the next big automotive manufacturing project. One way they’ve been doing this is by certifying large-scale “megasites” in their communities. The term now appears in print and online frequently

enough to beg the question: What exactly is a certifi ed megasite, and why have they become more common in the past several years?

“My defi nition of a megasite would be a large parcel of land ready for heavy industrial develop-ment,” says Mark Sweeney, principal and co-founder of McCallum Sweeney Consulting, based in Greenville, SC. The fi rm was instrumental in several high-profi le automotive expansions and relocations over the last decade. “When we look at it in terms of pure size-and there is some debate about this-we feel it’s inappropriate to call it a megasite if it’s less than 1,000 acres. In some cases corporations want 1,500 acres or more.”

According to his colleague Jeannette Gold-smith-a principal at McCallum Sweeney who has headed up the certifi cation team at the consulting fi rm-a certifi ed, ready-for-development megasite requires more than just size.

“By ‘ready’ we mean three things,” says Gold-smith. “First, the site must be available for sale. So in other words, the land should be optioned by the economic development organization as a single parcel ready for sale. Second, the site must be fully served by utilities. This doesn’t mean that the economic developers or community must pay

For the past several years, a dream has been un-folding in West Tennessee. The executive subcommit-tee of the State Building Commission voted unani-mously on Sept. 29 to approve the expenditure of

$40 million to purchase 3,800 acres of land in Hay-wood County which will house the megasite.

Acres: 1,720 with an option on 3,644 more making it the largest certifi ed megasite in the nation.

Shape: Square

Location: 1.9 miles north of I-40 and 1.6 miles south of U.S. Highway 70/79. Twenty minutes east of Memphis suburbs near the town of Stanton, TN. Highway 222 bisects the core of the acreage and will be rerouted if necessary to accommodate an industry, offi cials say.

Other information: $30 million has been approved for green energy being supplied at the site which would con-sist of 20 acres of solar panels along with a green energy education center on the site.

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Claybrook Angus FarmsClaybrook Angus FarmsThough Claybrook Angus Farm has been operating under Though Claybrook Angus Farm has been operating under

its current conditions since the 1950s, its history reaches back its current conditions since the 1950s, its history reaches back more than 100 years.more than 100 years.

Located at 845 Antioch Highway in Covington, the angus Located at 845 Antioch Highway in Covington, the angus cattle farm which spans 800 acres takes its namesake from its cattle farm which spans 800 acres takes its namesake from its owners during the early 1900s. The story tells of three women owners during the early 1900s. The story tells of three women who developed the business side of the farm. At one point, who developed the business side of the farm. At one point, two of the women spent two weeks at the Hotel Lindo during two of the women spent two weeks at the Hotel Lindo during its hey day settling the business books and papers with share-its hey day settling the business books and papers with share-croppers and the like.croppers and the like.

The rest is history.The rest is history.

Since 1965, the family of Carl Turner, the present owner, Since 1965, the family of Carl Turner, the present owner, made it into what it is today after decades of the farm chang-made it into what it is today after decades of the farm chang-ing hands. Turner, whose family hails from Leigh’s Chapel, has ing hands. Turner, whose family hails from Leigh’s Chapel, has recruited his sons, Dave and Chris to keep Tipton’s agricultural recruited his sons, Dave and Chris to keep Tipton’s agricultural fi xture going. Carl Turner looks back on 46 years of striving for fi xture going. Carl Turner looks back on 46 years of striving for quality products in Tipton County.quality products in Tipton County.

“I never dreamed we’d be where we are today,” he said. “I’ve “I never dreamed we’d be where we are today,” he said. “I’ve been across the U. S. been across the U. S. This is a place we enjoy. It’s still nice to sit This is a place we enjoy. It’s still nice to sit here at the end of the day and look out over this land. here at the end of the day and look out over this land. Other Other places are nice to visit, but home is home.places are nice to visit, but home is home.

Take a drive through Tipton County, and you just can’t miss it. This is an agricultural county.

From the late-summer “snow” that covers farm land keeping the gins busy in September and October to the useful soybean, all types of farming make a substantial cultural impact in Tipton County.

One staple in agriculture, however, can’t be grown out of the ground. Cattle farming has been a part of Tipton’s heritage since the turn of the 20th century and earlier.

The Claybrook Angus Farm in Covington spe-cializes in raising and selling black angus cattle. The fruits of their labor can be found in res-taurants around the Mid-South that have pur-chased their top quality product.

Tipton Agriculture

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ACREAGE• Wheat - 4196 ac• Sorghum - 308.7 ac• Cotton - 26408 ac• Corn - 18872 ac• Soybeans - 79641 ac

Source: Tipton County Farm Service AgencyA calf does damage to a bale of hay as it eats its lunch on the sprawling Claybrook Angus Farm. Photo by Tyler Lindsey

Bringing Idaville back to life

“People are so excited about this,” McCain said. “It’s something they never thought they’d see again.”

In March, he reopened the store once heralded as the center of the Idaville com-munity, near the intersection of present-day Atoka-Idaville and Old Memphis roads, and has hopes of restoring it as the gathering place it once was.

“We’re preserving some-thing that’s been here a long time,” McCain said. “We’re try-

ing to make the store a com-munity place to come again.”

The Idaville store was origi-nally owned by John Gettys McCain, Ken’s great-grandfa-ther’s fi rst cousin, who built it in 1874 and named it for his daughter, Ida.

In the book, An Illustrated History of the People and Towns of Northeast Shelby County and South Central Tipton County by federal judge Jon P. McCalla, Atoka historian James Allen Smith reported throughout its

history, the country store was the hub from which local resi-dents in the community passed on and received information. In those days, stores were the central places to eat, drink, talk and debate, Smith said, and this is what McCain is hoping to accomplish.

But the store wasn’t just a place to socialize. From 1874 until Feb. 15, 1910, the store was also a post offi ce with John G. McCain serving as Idaville’s postmaster. During his operation of the store, John G. McCain was also magistrate and reportedly held court in the store as well as weddings.

In the early 1900s, the store was run by brothers J.S. Faulkner, who married John G. McCain’s daughter Mollie, and William Faulkner. According to Smith, after both brothers died in 1911, John G. McCain resumed control of the store.

John G. McCain retired in 1917, selling half interest in the store to his fi rst cousin, Charles L. McCain, and giving the other half to his daughter Mollie.

C.L. McCain ran the store while Mollie’s grandson, Shan-non Davis Faulkner, operated the sawmill.

Smith reports the store was torn down in 1926 and a brick

For more than a decade, Ken McCain worked to bring his great-grandfather’s store back into the family, back into the community.

This year, his dream came true.



The Idaville store, which was built in 1874 (the current building was erected in 1929) and spawned a community bearing the same name, has recently been revitalized by Ken McCain, above. At left, former owner Winford Click is pictured in front of the building in the late 1980s or early 1990s (photo courtesy James Allen Smith).

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building was erected in 1929 near the site of the old store.

During the last century, the store has been owned by James Hill Barret, Click brothers Alfred and Winford, Bob Lindsey, a Mr. Braden and Bret and Michelle Stanton.

The store ceased operation in the early 1990s and remained va-cant until March when Ken Mc-Cain’s dream became reality.

He, along with wife Lisa and other family members and friends, restored the store.

“We took a lot of pride in keep-ing everything original,” he said, pointing out rings on the wooden plank fl ooring from decades-old barrels and other containers. “We tried to preserve it the best we could, but we did have to meet the criteria of the codes.”

When revitalizing the exterior, Lisa McCain enlarged an old pho-tograph of the store to make sure “Idaville” was painted in the same dimensions as it was originally.

After he’d restored the 2,600 square foot building - adding cen-tral heat and air, insulation, new plumbing and electrical - Ken relocated his pawn business, KL

Exchange, formerly located at the corner of Atoka-Idaville Road and Hwy. 14.

“Getting the store has made me more aware of history and how we’ve got to protect it,” Ken said.

Former owner Winford Click’s son, Charlie, is happy to see the store back in operation.

“I was sad to see how it’d grown up and become an eyesore,” Click said. “This will be better for the community. He made it look re-

ally good.”Ken would like to bring back

Idaville’s glory as the community gathering place by offering just that - a place for people to grab a meal, sit and talk or even play cards.

He plans to begin serving breakfast and lunch soon and wants to go the old-fashioned route.

“We’re going back with the old-style stuff - lunch meat sand-wiches, the handmade stuff. We’re

really trying to do something here that’s not being done anymore.”

Opening the family store and revitalizing the Idaville commu-nity is a dream of which Ken is proud and he believes his great-grandfather would be proud, too.

“It’s really come full circle.” KL Exchange, the old Idaville

store, is located at 4704 Atoka-Idaville Road, near the intersec-tion of Old Memphis Road. For more information, call 901-840-4040.

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lay pipes or lines to the site up front. However, they must have done the research to know a cost estimate for how much it will cost to get utilities to the site, and how long it will take the local utilities companies to get services to the site. And they must have a plan for how all of that will happen. The third criteria is that the site must be develop-able and free of all easements and right of way issues such as county roads going through the middle of the land, etc. So the economic developer would have to have had made sure the due diligence was done on the land, and have worked with the community to make sure there are no wetlands included on the megasite or anything like that. They would have had geo-tech and historical surveys done and mitigation plans in place. What I just defi ned is a certifi ed megasite, not just a megasite.”

Recent megasite success stories include Toyota’s acquisition of a

TVA megasite near Tupelo, Miss., which projects to put hundreds of people to work building cars in North Mississippi. Additionally, Volkswagen acquired a megasite in Chattanooga.

The state has invested nearly $40 million dollars in property ac-quisition and infrastructure at the megasite and state offi cials have said once the original investment has been used, additional funds will be appropriated.

Offi cials in neighboring Hay-wood County along with Tipton County offi cials are optimistic that the megasite brings opportu-nity to recruit a top-tier industry to the area with second-tier, sup-plier businesses being certain to follow, though no timeline for the recruitment of a major industry has been announced.


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Celebrating a centuryCelebrating a centuryThe weekend of June 24-26, the town of Atoka will be afl utter with activities, from dancing and pie eating contests to a car show and fi reworks, celebrating the town’s 100-year anniversary. The original charter was signed in 1876, but legend has it that residents didn’t want a saloon to come to town, so Atoka was unincorporated until June 24, 1911 when a new charter was established. For more information on the upcoming celebration, visit www.townofatoka.com.

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Incorporated Incorporated 1876, 19111876, 1911

PopulationPopulation8,3878,387

NoteworthyNoteworthyRailroad extended from Railroad extended from Memphis to Atoka, 1872Memphis to Atoka, 1872

One of fi rst rural postal One of fi rst rural postal routes in the U.S., 1895routes in the U.S., 1895

Flattened by tornado, 1928Flattened by tornado, 1928

Population more than tripled Population more than tripled from 2000-2010from 2000-2010

Tennessee’s best affordable Tennessee’s best affordable suburb, 2010suburb, 2010

State’s longest serving mayor, State’s longest serving mayor, Charles Walker, retired after Charles Walker, retired after

41 years, 201041 years, 2010

EducationEducationStudents living in Atoka are zoned for several different schools.

Atoka ElementaryAustin Peay ElementaryBrighton Middle SchoolBrighton High SchoolMunford Middle SchoolMunford High School

UtilitiesUtilitiesTown of Atoka supplies water to residents while Southwest Tennessee Electric Co-op (STEMC) supplies electricity and Poplar Grove Utility and the City of Munford supply natural gas. Broadband Internet, landline phones and cable television hook-up can be arranged through Milington

Cable and Xipline and satellite television through DirecTV and Dish Network are also available.

Town of Atoka 901-837-5300STEMC 901-837-1900Poplar Grove 901-837-0181City of Munford 901-837-0171Millington Cable 901-872-3600Xipline 901-872-3600

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Down on Main StreetDown on Main StreetRevamped and renewed, Brighton’s Main Street will soon be a showplace of the town. Funded by a grant secured by state legislators, construction on the project began in December 2010 and is expected to be fi nished later this year. Areas of focus include laying new sidewalks with bricking and new pavement. Concrete planters will be acquired to situate along the sidewalks and electrical wires will be run underground to prevent any unsightly overhead wires.


Established in 1873, Established in 1873, incorporated in 1913incorporated in 1913


LocatedLocatedThirty miles north of Thirty miles north of

Memphis, six miles from Memphis, six miles from county seat of Covington county seat of Covington

Did you know?Did you know?Brighton was established Brighton was established along the tracts of the along the tracts of the Memphis and Paducah Memphis and Paducah

Railroad upon the lands of Railroad upon the lands of A. W. Smith, Sr. who gave A. W. Smith, Sr. who gave

the initial fi ve acres for the the initial fi ve acres for the depot grounds. The town was depot grounds. The town was named for Mr. Bright, the fi rst named for Mr. Bright, the fi rst conductor on the Memphis conductor on the Memphis Division of the said road.Division of the said road.

EducationEducationAward-winning schools are a perk for many students and parents living in Brighton. The town is home to Brighton Elementary, located on Old Hwy. 51, as well as Brighton Middle School and Brighton High School, both located near the intersection of Kenwood Avenue and Hwy. 51. BHS has been recognized by US

News and World Report as a bronze medalist in its annual ranking of America’s best High Schools. The schools also consistently perform above state averages in math and language arts.

UtilitiesUtilitiesWater services are administered by Poplar Grove Utility, while

Southwest Tennessee Electric Cooperative provides electric services and Munford Public Works administers natural gas, water and solid waste services.

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SMALL TOWN CHARM“We like to consider ourselves a quiet, bedroom community,” said mayor Frank Tyler, but that doesn’t mean Burlison is a community without retail and industrial businesses. For more than 50 years, the Burlison Gin, owned by the Kelley family, has been a longtime fi xture in the small town. Burlison is also home to the headquarters of Flex-A-Chart, a company which manufactures and sells dry erase materials as well as cork boards and more, in addition to other small businesses, such as auto parts stores, gas stations and Jay-Ton Construction.


Settled around Smyrna Settled around Smyrna Baptist Church in the late Baptist Church in the late

1800s, fi rst post offi ce 1800s, fi rst post offi ce opened in 1881, opened in 1881,

incorporated in 1965incorporated in 1965

PopulationPopulation425425

SizeSizeThe Burlison city limits only The Burlison city limits only encompass one square mile.encompass one square mile.

Did you know?Did you know?The community was named The community was named

for William Lafayette for William Lafayette Burleson, but its name was Burleson, but its name was

misspelled in transmission to misspelled in transmission to the postal service. the postal service.

EducationEducationStudents living in Burlison are zoned to attend schools in Covington: Crestview Elementary, Covington Integrated Arts Academy, Crestview Middle and Covington High School. CHS boasts an award-winning Future Farmers of America club and title-holding sports programs.

UtilitiesUtilitiesWater and natural gas services are administered by First Utility District, while Southwest Tennessee Electric Cooperative provides electric services. Cable television is not available in Burlison.

STEMC 901-837-1900First Utility 901-476-9525

CommunityCommunityThe Jimmy Burlison Community Center, named for the town’s longest serving mayor, is free to rent/use to Burlison residents. Others must pay a $75 rental fee. Call 901-475-9068 for information.

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Revitalization continuingPhase three of Covington’s court square revitalization project is currently underway, making the West Pleasant entrance to the square more friendly for pedestrians and more attractive to new businesses and customers. The $1.8 million project began more than four years ago and has, for the most part, been federally funded. The concept is to make a unique shopping area that will refl ect the local history, said mayor David Gordon.

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Incorporated in 1826

Population9,038

Barbecue traditionCovington is home to

what organizers call the world’s oldest barbecue

festival. Taking place the fi rst weekend in October, the

event draws hundreds to the county each year. Make plans to attend this year’s event -

Sept. 29- Oct. 1 at Cobb Parr Park (www.covingtontn.com/

bbq.htm).

EducationEducationCovington is home to Covington Integrated Arts Academy (PK-8), a magnet school for the arts, as well as Crestview Elementary (PK-4), Crestview Middle (5-8) and Covington High School (9-12) in addition to Tipton Christian Academy, a faith-based private school associated with First

Baptist Church. Post-secondary institutions include Dyersburg State Community College Jimmy Naifeh Center and Tennessee Technology Center-Covington.

UtilitiesUtilitiesThe City of Covington administers water, natural gas and electric to its residential

and commercial customers. Cable television, Internet and phone services are available through Comcast and AT&T U-Verse.

Covington Public Works901-476-9531Covington Electric901-476-7104


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TranquilityWhat it lacks in size, the Town of Garland more than makes up for in personality. A place where everyone knows your name, and likely your family history, Garland is a place where being a good neighbor and looking out for one another is top priority. The town has been relatively unaffected by the residential and commercial growth of other cities in Tipton County and is still a quiet, close-knit community.


Established in 1874Established in 1874


LocatedLocatedSeven miles west of Seven miles west of

Covington, next to BurlisonCovington, next to Burlison

Did you know?Did you know?At just .6 square miles big, At just .6 square miles big, Garland is Tipton County’s Garland is Tipton County’s smallest incorporated town. smallest incorporated town. It was named for the town’s It was named for the town’s fi rst physician, Dr. John C. fi rst physician, Dr. John C.

Garland. Garland.

EducationEducationStudents living in Garland are zoned to attend schools in Covington: Crestview Elementary, Covington Integrated Arts Academy, Crestview Middle and Covington High School.

UtilitiesUtilitiesWater and natural gas services are administered by First Utility District, while Southwest Tennessee Electric Cooperative provides electric services. Cable television is not available in Garland.


CommunityCommunityThough Garland is a small town with a small population, in 2007 its residents worked to raise funds for a new community center. The 3,600-square foot building is the center of the community, hosting wedding receptions, family reunions, parties, voting and other events.

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Good people, good foodGood people, good foodFor all that has changed in the rest of the county, much has remained the same in the sleepy town of Gilt Edge, Tennessee. Known for a dedicated volunteer fi re department, led by Chief Steve Fletcher, the town is also home to the award-winning Gilt Edge Cafe where you’ll fi nd some of the best down home cooking, barbecue and burgers Tipton County has to offer. Visit the cafe at 10448 Highway 59 West or call ahead: (901) 476-6446.


Incorporated in 1967Incorporated in 1967


LocatedLocatedWest of Covington on West of Covington on

Hwy. 59Hwy. 59

Did you know?Did you know?Gilt Edge was named for a Gilt Edge was named for a

popular product, some say a popular product, some say a sack of fl our and some say sack of fl our and some say

shoe polish, sold in the once-shoe polish, sold in the once-existing post offi ce.existing post offi ce.

EducationEducationStudents living in Gilt Edge are zoned to attend schools in Covington: Crestview Elementary, Covington Integrated Arts Academy, Crestview Middle and Covington High School.

UtilitiesUtilitiesWater and natural gas services are administered by First Utility

District, while Southwest Tennessee Electric Cooperative provides electric services. Cable television is not available in Gilt Edge.


Fire departmentFire departmentThe Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department is one of the best

in West Tennessee and offi cials work consistently to ensure personnel stay up to date with training. The department consistently applies for and receives federal and state grants, receiving an estimated $400,000 for the purchase of equipment and was even awarded a fi re simulator for training purposes in 2007.


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Infrastructure improvementsIn 2010, water system improvements began, bringing an increase in volume and quality to customers. Partially funded by a $500,000 Community Development Block Gant, the project has added two fi lter infl uent pumps with controls and a pre-fabricated pump building in adding to the clear well. Utility Superintendent Chris Trimble said the water plant was originally built in 1936 and has seen four updates in the seven decades since.

EducationEducationStudents living in Mason attend one of the following schools: Crestview Elementary, Brighton Elementary, Crestview Middle, Brighton Middle, Covington High or Brighton High. See the school system’s website, tipton-county.com, for more information.

UtilitiesUtilitiesWater and natural gas services are administered by the Town of Mason and electric is administered by Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperation.

Town of Mason 901-294-3525STEMC 901-837-1900

World-famousWorld-famousMason is home to world-famous restaurants Gus’s Fried Chicken (gussofms.com) and Bozo’s Hot Pit Bar-B-Q (bozosbar-b-q.com/movie1.html). Both family restaurants have been world-renowned for their delicious eats for decades. Drive west on Hwy. 70 - the restaurants are located at 505 Highway 70 W and 342 Highway 70 W, respectively.


Founded in 1858, Founded in 1858, incorporated in 1868incorporated in 1868


LocatedLocated Mason is located in the Mason is located in the

corner where Tipton, Fayette corner where Tipton, Fayette and Haywood counties meetand Haywood counties meet

Did you know?Did you know?Mason was once a booming Mason was once a booming

stop on the Memphis to Ohio stop on the Memphis to Ohio railway. Its oldest structure is railway. Its oldest structure is Old Trinity Episcopal Church, Old Trinity Episcopal Church,

constructed in 1847.constructed in 1847.

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Under constructionUnder constructionIn March, work began on a new, modern fi re station in the heart of downtown Munford. Funded with a $1.8 million fi refi ghter assistance grant through the Recovery Act, the facility will increase square footage for the department. The space currently occupied by fi refi ghters will be renovated and used by city offi cials to conduct meetings and monthly city court; the current meeting area, between the police and parks and recreation departments, will be used to expand the police department. “This is a very practical positive-use grant for our community,” said mayor Dwayne Cole. “This is something that’s certainly needed in the community and will serve our citizens well.” Construction on the new station is expected to be completed in early 2012.

EducationEducationMunford is home to Munford elementary, middle and high schools, each of which consistently performs above state averages on standardized testing. Munford High School’s marching band, commonly called the pride of the south cities, is the winningest band in Bandmasters’ history, bringing home a dozen titles by 2010. In

2009, the band was also ranked second in the nation.

UtilitiesUtilitiesSouthwest Tennessee Electric Cooperative provides electric services and Munford Public Works administers natural gas, water and solid waste services. Landline phone, cable and broadband services are available through Millington Cable/

Telephone.

City of Munford 901-837-0171 STEMC 901-837-1900Millington Cable 901-872-3600Xipline 901-872-3600


Established in 1853 as Mt. Established in 1853 as Mt. Zion, incorporated in 1905 as Zion, incorporated in 1905 as

MunfordMunford


What’s in a name?What’s in a name?The city was named for The city was named for

Col. R.H. Munford, a Tipton Col. R.H. Munford, a Tipton County offi cial for which a County offi cial for which a

cemetery in Covington is also cemetery in Covington is also named. Postmaster C.B. Sale named. Postmaster C.B. Sale suggested the name because suggested the name because Sale’s daughter boarded with Sale’s daughter boarded with

the Munford family while the Munford family while attending seminary.attending seminary.

Parks and recreationParks and recreationMunford is known for it’s Munford is known for it’s

award-winning parks. Check award-winning parks. Check out: Centennial Park (16.5 out: Centennial Park (16.5 acre baseball and softball acre baseball and softball complex) and Valentine complex) and Valentine

Park (107 acres; soccer, fl ag Park (107 acres; soccer, fl ag football, disc golf, playgrounds, football, disc golf, playgrounds,

picnic areas).picnic areas). Get more information from city offi cials online at www.munford.com

The construction of a new fi re station is in progress in downtown Munford, next to city hall. Photo by Echo Day

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A Y E A R I N P I C T U R E S

TUCKERED OUT Pictured above, 3-year-old Savannah Wallace, daughter of Jeremy and Lindsay Wallace of Brighton, naps while her father locates her mother in the crowd at Celebrate Munford, Sept. 18, 2010. Photo by Shane Waits.

MUSIC MAKERS Above, the Covington High School marching band practices for its Journey-themed program for the 2010 football season. Below, On Monday, Jan. 17, a celebration honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was held at Collins Chapel C.M.E.

LET’S PLAY!The summer of 2010 marked the rebuild-ing of the playground at Cobb-Parr Park which burned in mid-February. On Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, the much-anticipated grand opening of Project Play was held in Cobb-Parr Park.

WINTER FUN Above, Jaiden Denmark pushes brother Jaylen and sister Jenna down a snowy hill in January 2011. Below, Parade participants braved the sub-freezing tempera-tures in Covington’s 2010 Christmas parade.

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