December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014, Vol. 7, Issue 1 Q&A On Tigers Parents wait for Season to date school changes As the University of Changes in Memphis prepares for »attendance zones, its final game before school closings, new conference play, here is programs – those are the an examination of the details for next school Tigers’ play so far and year that parents are what fans can expect looking for at the halfway moving forward. • P. 1 2 point this year. • P. 8 Shelby • Fayette • Tipton • Madison The Year That was Memphians find pride in city while grappling with change P. 14

“Memphis is one of America’s most historic and fascinating cities: rife with history, rich with flavor, and unafraid of passion in all of its many forms,” wrote Kerri Allen for The Huffington Post after a visit here this year. Indeed, 2013 brought plenty of unique and out-of-the-ordinary moments for Memphis.(Memphis News File/ Andrew J. Breig /Lance Murphey)

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Fred’s Opens New Super The Memphis News | almanac plained to investors that it views its phar- Dollar in Memphis macy department as “a key differentiating Memphis-based general merchandise factor from other small-box discount December 27-January 2 retailer Fred’s Inc. began the year report- retailers.” This week in Memphis history: ing a revenue uptick in January, and it’s ending the year with the opening of a Newman Talk Planned new fred’s Super Dollar store in Memphis. 2012: Private talks between suburban leaders and Shelby County Commis- The grand opening of the At Crosstown Arts sioners through the attorneys for each groups on suburban school districts 16,000-square-foot store at 1290 Lamar A photography-related gallery talk will were underway during the holidays. The talks soon broke off without an Ave., which features a new prototype be held Saturday, Dec. 28, from 2 p.m. to agreement on a system of suburban charter schools. design, was Friday, Dec. 27. 4 p.m. at the Crosstown Arts Gallery at Besides activities to engage visitors, 422 N. Cleveland St. the new store concept also is intended Local photographer Gary Walpole 1940: E.H. Crump took the oath of office as mayor of to be something engaging all on its own. will talk about techniques used by Don Memphis on the back of a passenger rail car at Central Almost everything about the experi- Newman, whose photographs are on Station and immediately resigned the office he had ence – lighting, shelving, aisle width and display at Crosstown Arts in the Newman run for earlier in the fall as a stand-in for Congressman signage, among other things – has been 2 Collection. Walter Chandler. With his oath and resignation within rethought. Four generations of the Newman seconds of each other, Crump was on his way to the The food selection, for example, is family will be on hand to visit with gal- Sugar Bowl football game in New Orleans. City Commis- bigger. The new store has more breakfast lery guests. Newman’s widow, daughter, sioners chose Chandler to be the city’s new mayor. foods, quick meals, beverages and other granddaughter and great-granddaughter, E.H. Crump Source: “Mr. Crump of Memphis” by William D. Miller options, with the expanded selection as well as Newman’s sister, will be on doubling the traditionally available mix hand. of products at fred’s Super Dollar stores. 1923: On the front page of The Daily News: “Poll tax collector Joe Boyle There’s also a state-of-the-art phar- Tenn. Supreme Court Rules is continuing his drive to collect poll tax from every man and woman in the macy with a drive-thru window at the On Defamation Claims county eligible to pay it.” It amounted to paying in order to vote. Boyle later front of the store. That and other touches became police commissioner under a number of mayors controlled by are the result of listening to customer The Tennessee Supreme Court has political boss E.H. Crump. Those working the ward and precinct organiza- wishes and tailoring a shopping experi- ruled that cabinet-level state commis- tion that was the heart of Crump’s political machine kept poll tax receipts in ence for them, according to Dave Muel- sioners have absolute immunity from ler, senior vice president of sales and defamation claims for what they say large bundles that they handed out at election time to voters they rounded marketing for Fred’s Inc. when they are performing their official up to vote for their slate of candidates. The use of a poll tax wasn’t outlawed The presence of a pharmacy at the duties. until the mid 1960s. new store is purposeful. In a regula- The court ruled Monday, Dec. 23, in tory filing from Fred’s shortly before the the case of Zoyle Jones, a state Depart- Christmas holiday, the company ex- ment of Corrections employee demoted

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for allegedly double-billing the state and up their game so to speak, do better." two weeks that ended Dec. 14 before summer lull. a private organization for travel expenses. plunging last week. The Labor Depart- The National Association of Realtors Jones sued the Corrections Commis- Democrats Face 2014 ment struggles to account for seasonal said last week that the number of people sioner at the time, George Little, for state- hiring by retailers and other businesses who bought existing homes in November ments Little made to the media about the Primary Challenge and for temporary layoffs of cafeteria fell for a third straight month. Higher demotion. Little specifically talked about Shelby County Democrats hold their workers and other employees at schools rates and the lingering effects of the two letters he had sent to Jones about the annual Kennedy Day Dinner fundraiser that close for the holidays. partial government shutdown in October allegations and Jones’ demotion. Jan. 18 as they prepare for the election Unemployment claims are a proxy for may have deterred some sales. Little has since become chief admin- year of the “big ballot” – the largest ballot layoffs and the recent declines are consis- istrative officer for the city of Memphis. of any Shelby County election cycle, and tent with a solid job market. Verso Paper Remains Jones made other legal claims involv- the one that includes the August elec- The economy has shown signs of im- ing his demotion that were dismissed by tions for judicial offices, which happens provement recently, so much so that the Listed by NYSE the Tennessee Claims Commission. But every eight years. Federal Reserve announced Dec. 18 that The New York Stock Exchange has the claims commission kept in place the The keynote speaker at the dinner at it would reduce its stimulus spending on withdrawn its June 28 determination to defamation claim for the high court to Bridges USA, 477 N. Fifth St., will be U.S. bonds by $10 billion — to $75 billion a delist Memphis-based Verso Paper Corp.’s make a ruling. The state appealed to the Rep. Barbara Lee of California. month. The economy expanded at a 4.1 common stock. Supreme Court. Lee is a former chairwoman of the percent annual pace from July through The exchange withdrew the delisting The court ruled unanimously that Congressional Black Caucus and a September, the fastest rate since late determination after adopting a uniform absolute immunity applied to cabinet founder of the Congressional Out of Pov- 2011 and much greater than previously continued listing standard earlier this members in defamation claims that arise erty Caucus. thought. month that takes into account average from things those state officials say when Shelby County Democratic party lead- Hiring has been healthy the past four market capitalization. performing their duties. ers, like their Republican counterparts, months. The economy added an average With the new standard, a company “An absolute privilege also furthers are raising money for a general election of 204,000 jobs every month from August is now considered below criteria for the important free-expression principles, by ballot and its distribution. through November, an improvement New York Stock Exchange if the com- allowing these state officials to inform But Democrats face a different chal- from earlier this year. pany’s average market capitalization over the public about the functioning of lenge in the May primary races that will 30 consecutive days of a trading period is government and other significant issues,” decide whose names and faces go on the 30-Year Mortgage Rate less than $50 million. And as that is hap- Justice Sharon G. Lee wrote in the ruling. August ballot. pening, the company’s total stockholders’ With the lower turnout both parties Rises to 4.48 Percent equity must also be less than $50 million. Failed Education Bills historically see in their county primaries, Average U.S. rates for fixed mortgages Verso still remains below the ex- Democrats have a group of contenders crept higher this week but remained low change’s criteria for the separate contin- To Return in New Session over several sets of county elections who by historical standards. ued listing standard because the average Proponents of revamping education can win the primaries but can’t win the Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said closing price of Verso’s common stock laws in Tennessee cite a recent report general elections. And the 2010 sweep by Thursday that the rate on the 30-year was below $1 per share for 30 consecutive that ranked the state's students tops in Republicans in every countywide race on loan increased to 4.48 percent from 4.47 trading days. the nation in academic improvement as that ballot has prompted local Democrat- percent last week. The average on the 15- With the extension from the new proof that recent reforms are working ic Party chairman Bryan Carson, among year fixed loan rose to 3.52 percent from standards, Verso has until Feb. 14 to bring and more should be considered. other local Democrats, to talk about the 3.51 percent. the closing share price and the average The report released in November by need to run a different kind of ticket with Mortgage rates peaked at 4.6 per- closing share price above $1. the National Assessment of Educational different faces. cent in August on expectations that the Progress, or NAEP, showed Tennessee's The party’s 2010 nominee for Shelby Federal Reserve would reduce its $85 Luttrell Names Ingram fourth- and eighth-graders had the larg- County Register of Deeds, Coleman billion-a-month in bond purchases. est growth in reading and math of any Thompson, already has his petition out Those purchases push mortgage and Interim County Attorney state from 2011 to 2013, with a 22-point for another challenge of Republican other long-term rates lower and encour- Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell growth across all subject areas. incumbent Tom Leatherwood. age borrowing and spending. On Dec. 18, has appointed Marcy Ingram as interim State education officials said the Vernon Johnson, who ran in the 2010 the Fed finally decided the economy was Shelby County Attorney effective Jan. 1. results were partially due to reforms put Democratic primary for Criminal Court strong enough to allow it to reduce the Luttrell made the interim choice in place over the years. Reform advocates clerk has a petition out as well. He lost monthly purchases by $10 billion. Monday, Dec. 23, as current county attor- say that's all the more reason lawmakers in the primary to former Criminal Court Mortgage rates are sharply higher ney Kelly Rayne prepares to leave at the should take up three contentious educa- Clerk Minerva Johnican, who lost to than they were a year ago when the 30- end of the year to become vice president tion initiatives that failed last year. Republican Kevin Key. Key is seeking re- year fixed rate was 3.35 percent and the of public policy at the Greater Memphis On their agenda during the session election. 15-year was 2.65 percent. Chamber. that starts in January will be a so-called The local Democratic Party bounced The Commerce Department reported Ingram is currently deputy county at- "parent trigger" measure that would let back in 2012 with incumbent General Tuesday that new-home sales dipped torney after having served as deputy chief parents decide the fate of a struggling Sessions Court Clerk Ed Stanton and 2.1 percent in November to a seasonally administrative officer and before that as school; a proposal that would allow the Shelby County Assessor of Property adjusted 464,000. But stronger figures for an assistant county attorney. state to authorize charter schools in Cheyenne Johnson, both Democrats, the previous three months suggested that She has also been an attorney with counties where there are failing schools; winning re-election in hard-fought cam- housing may be regaining strength after a the law firm Ford and Harrison LLP. and a renewed tussle between Republi- paigns. Among the differences was that can Gov. Bill Haslam, who wants to create Stanton and Johnson were both incum- a modestly sized school voucher pro- bents who courted Republican voters as gram, and supporters of a much broader well as Democrats in the general election voucher plan. campaigns. Overall, education officials say the OK, now that reforms — like toughening curriculum Weekly Jobless Claims — have improved Tennessee's national ranking. For instance, in the case of Drop to 338,000 you have this baby... fourth-grade students, Tennessee went The number of Americans applying from 46th to 37th in math and from 41st for unemployment benefits dropped by to 31st in reading, according to the NAEP 42,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted it’s not about you any more. report. 338,000, the biggest drop since Novem- Still, Rep. John DeBerry said the ber 2012. But economists say the figures legislative proposals and other education from late November and December are reform send a message the state is not warped by seasonal volatility around the complacent and there's always room for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's improvement. holidays. "It's allowed everybody to know that The Labor Department reported status quo is not acceptable," said the Thursday that the less-volatile four-week Memphis Democrat, sponsor of the par- average rose 4,250 to 348,000. 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Four Suburban Schools Massey Earns Retail ceiving a million-dollar grant to increase dent Jim Parrish, for example, said the Superintendents Chosen Property Designation on-time college completion rates. firm is moving forward with its private As the Christmas holiday began, four Shawn Massey, partner with The The Tennessee Board of Regents client group expansion strategy and that of Shelby County’s six suburban towns Shopping Center Group LLC, is one of announced Monday that the three-year “great things from Wunderlich in 2014” and cities have superintendents for their 752 commercial real estate professionals grant will come in cash and technical are coming. municipal school districts. across the world to receive a new cre- assistance from the Lumina Foundation Bartlett Schools board members se- dential from the International Council of for Education and in partnership with Semmes-Murphey to Open lected David Stephens as the superinten- Shopping Centers. Complete College America. dent of their school system Friday, Dec. The new ICCS credential, called the Education officials say the grant sup- Neck and Back Clinic 20, in a unanimous vote. Certified Retail Property Executive des- ports the state's higher education reform Semmes-Murphey Clinic will open a Stephens will come to the post from ignation, is awarded to industry profes- efforts that help students finish a degree new clinic focused on neck and back is- being deputy superintendent for Shelby sionals for mastering the science of retail in two years from a community college sues at its 6325 Humphreys Blvd. location County Schools, overseeing the day- operations, leasing and management. and in four years from a university. on Friday, Jan. 10. to-day operation of the merged school Massey was also recently elected as The grant will help the state's com- The Neck and Back Care Clinic will district as it went into its first school year. president of the executive board of the munity colleges and the Regents' six focus on evaluating and diagnosing pa- Earlier Friday, the Germantown Memphis Metro CCIM (Certified Com- universities create so-called Guided tients with neck and back problems and Schools board selected Jason Manuel, mercial Investment Member) chapter. Pathways to Success programs. will be staffed by specialists in physiatry principal of Houston Middle School, as The programs are clearly sequenced and pain management, neurosurgery and Germantown superintendent. Megabus Adds Service degree plans that help students under- physical therapy. And Millington Schools board mem- stand the best and shortest paths to get The clinic will be available for ap- bers selected David Roper, the former su- From Memphis to Oxford them to graduation. pointments on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 4 perintendent of schools in Birmingham, Megabus.com, the express bus com- p.m. Ala., to be their director of schools. Roper pany with fares starting at $1, has added Wunderlich Closes On The initial team of physicians over- is currently a professor of education at service from Memphis to Oxford, Miss. seeing the Neck and Back Care Clinic will Middle Tennessee State University. The express bus carrier, which only $40 Million Investment include Watridge, Dr. Manuel Carro, Dr The Collierville Schools board was the sells tickets online, now serves 10 cities Memphis-based Wunderlich Securi- Autry Parker and Dr. Samuel Polk. first of the six suburban boards to come from Memphis: Oxford and Jackson, ties Inc. has closed on its equity capital to contract terms with a superintendent, Miss.; Chicago; Dallas and Fort Worth, investment of up to $40 million. Boston Group Buys hiring former Shelby County Schools Texas; Little Rock, Ark.; Champaign, Ill.; The closing of the deal led by Al- superintendent John Aitken. Atlanta; New Orleans; and Birmingham, tamont Capital Partners, a private San SouthernSun Asset Mgmt. That leaves the Lakeland and Arling- Ala. Francisco Bay area-based investment Boston-based Affiliated Managers ton municipal schools districts. Leaders firm, and members of Wunderlich’s Group Inc. has bought a majority equity of both towns signed an agreement this Tennessee to Receive management team means Wunderlich is interest in Memphis-based investment fall that states both school systems will closer to having new funds with which to management firm SouthernSun Asset use the same schools director or superin- $1M Higher Ed Grant expand several of the firm’s divisions. Management LLC. tendent. Tennessee is one of three states re- Wunderlich private client group presi- SouthernSun, which has about $5 FLIP CLICK +

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billion in assets under management, was State figures show that nonfarm em- in generic drug introductions helped buy the rest of the company in 2015. Ear- founded in 1989. Founder, CEO and chief ployment increased by 9,400 jobs from squeeze profitability. lier this year, it also bought an ownership investment officer Michael Cook Sr. said October to November. The Deerfield Ill., company said Fri- stake in AmerisourceBergen and entered SouthernSun will remain autonomous day that it booked a total of $376 million a supply agreement with the company. and continue to rely on its own approach US Economy Expands in income during the quarter that ended Overall, Walgreen earned $695 mil- to investment management. Nov. 30 from its stakes in European lion, or 72 cents per share, in a fiscal Also, the partnership will facilitate At 4.1 Percent Rate health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots first-quarter performance that matched equity transfers over time to the next The U.S. economy grew at a solid 4.1 and U.S. pharmaceutical wholesaler Am- analyst expectations. That was up from generation of partners at SouthernSun, percent annual rate from July through erisourceBergen Corp. $413 million, or 43 cents per share, a year Cook said. September, the fastest pace since late Last year, Walgreen Co. acquired a 45 ago, when the company absorbed Alli- 2011 and significantly higher than previ- percent stake in Alliance Boots, which ance Boots deal charges and took a $24 Strickland Suggests ously believed. Much of the upward runs the largest drugstore chain in the million hit after Superstorm Sandy forced revision came from stronger consumer United Kingdom, and it has an option to it to temporarily close hundreds of stores. Redbirds Ticket Surcharge spending. Memphis City Council member Jim The Commerce Department's final Strickland is floating the idea of a Mem- look at growth in the summer was up phis Redbirds ticket surcharge to guaran- from a previous estimate of 3.6 percent. tee a more consistent flow of revenues to Four-fifths of the revision came from pay off the debt from the city’s proposed stronger consumer spending, primarily purchase of AutoZone Park. in the area of health care. New SaleS Strickland floated the idea in a Thurs- The 4.1 percent third quarter growth day, Dec. 19, open letter to constituents, rate came after the economy expanded at mentioning that a similar surcharge of a 2.5 percent rate in the second quarter. OppOrtuNity $1.15 is added to all tickets sold at FedEx- Much of the acceleration reflected a Forum to help pay the debt service from buildup in business stockpiles. Realistic starting income $75K+. construction of the arena. Economists expect growth has slowed Strickland has questioned why the to between 2 percent and 2.5 percent in Will train motivated individuals. ballpark deal couldn’t follow the financ- the current quarter, in part because they ing model of FedExForum. believe inventory growth has slowed. Overnight travel Mon.-Thurs. “I believe keeping the Redbirds in The third quarter rise in the gross do- town as a Cardinal AAA franchise is mestic product, the economy's total out- important to the city,” Strickland wrote. put of goods and services, was the best (855) 888-4122 “I also believe that spending hundreds of performance since a 4.9 percent increase thousands of dollars from the city’s bud- in the final three months of 2011. pltnm.com/Memphis get to do so is not the best option.” Still, analysts expect that for the year, The general dollar amount is what’s the GDP will only expand by around needed beyond sales tax revenue that 1.7 percent, down from the 2.8 percent would pay the majority of the $25 million growth of 2012. Much of that drop-off in debt the administration wants to take occurred because consumer spending out to pay for the deal. was depressed by higher taxes that took @ MemphisConnect Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. de- effect last January and the government's layed any City Council vote on the terms across-the-board spending cuts. The of a deal until the council’s Jan. 7 session. Congressional Budget Office has estimat- The council twice delayed a decision, ed those two factors shaved 1.5 percent- and council members were critical of the age points from growth in 2013. specifics of the deal. Senate Votes Preliminary First Alliance Teams Up OK for Yellen to Lead Fed With Radian Partners The Senate has cleared the way for First Alliance Bank and Radian Part- Janet Yellen to succeed Ben Bernanke as Sometimes you can live somewhere your ners LLC have agreed to form a strategic head of the Federal Reserve. alliance to provide customers of both Senators voted 59-34 Friday to end whole life and never know the full story. firms with access to the financial exper- debate on the president's nomination tise and capabilities of the other. of Yellen. Approval is expected Jan. 6, Memphis-based First Alliance Bank is the day the Senate returns from winter a 14-year-old locally owned and operated recess. state-chartered bank with four branches The 67-year-old Yellen will become MemphisConnect.com in Memphis, Cordova and Oakland. Ten- the first woman to lead the Fed in its year-old Radian Partners is a regional century-old history. She will also be the is your guide to local culture, arts, living and wealth management firm with offices in first Democrat to lead the Fed since Paul Franklin, Memphis and Union City. Volcker left in 1987. Yellen is currently all things Memphis. vice chair of the Fed. Tenn. Unemployment Bernanke told reporters that Yellen supported the Fed's decision this week to 8.1 Percent in November gradually reduce the monthly bond pur- Tennessee's unemployment rate for chases the Fed has been making to goose November was 8.1 percent, four-tenths the economy. The move comes amid of one percentage point lower than the signs the economy is improving. previous month. Department of Labor and Workforce Walgreen's Quarterly Development Commissioner Burns Phil- lips said the October to November rate Profit Jumps 68 Percent change is the largest monthly decline Walgreen's fiscal first-quarter earn- since April 2010. ings soared 68 percent as investments in The national unemployment rate for other companies paid off for the nation's November was 7 percent. largest drugstore chain, but a slowdown For Memphis For more local and national news, visit www.memphisdailynews.com By Memphians 6 December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014 www.thememphisnews.com

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Managing Editor Lance Allan Wiedower Bill Dries smart-meter technology. Deputy Managing Editor [email protected] Meanwhile, one of the rule changes Eric Smith would require citizens who want to speak andy meek at committee sessions to notify council Senior Reporter Associate Editor emphis City Council members staff the day before the Tuesday committee Kate Simone Banking/Financial Services/Accountants, Markets & Economy, are already starting to adapt sessions, which precede the full council Economic Development, Small Business some items in a set of proposed session the same day. The proposed rule 528-5279 | [email protected] M Graphic Designer & Photo Editor changes in how they conduct business. changes would also require all commit- Brad Johnson The proposal took a bit longer to for- tee chairmanships to rotate annually and mulate than originally anticipated. would bar council members from serving Graphic Designer And the recommendations by the com- as chairman of the council more than once Yvette Touchet mittee, chaired by council member Wanda during a four-year term of office. It puts in Halbert and including Myron Lowery and writing the council’s unwritten rule for the Senior Production Assistant Bill Boyd, are more wide-ranging than chairmanship. The unwritten rule can be, Sandy Youngblood council chairman Edmund Ford Jr. origi- and has been, overridden with seven votes. nally outlined in October. Shelby County Commissioners have Production Assistant the same unwritten custom, which in re- Laurie Beck The council will vote on them possibly AMOS MAKI next month as Jim Strickland begins his cent years has prompted sometimes-bitter REPORTER one-year term as council chairman. debates on that body and multiple ballots Public Notice Director DON FANCHER Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Architects/ The problems that Ford cited in form- in the chairman’s race. Engineers/Construction ing the ad hoc committee included council Halbert sought the vice chairmanship 521-2464 | [email protected] Senior Account Executive members missing votes and then much of the council for the coming year in a JANICE JENKINS later recording their votes to appear in the contest with Lowery. minutes of the meeting. Halbert lost in the council balloting, Account Executive Council members have to be pres- even though she pointed out that Lowery, LUCY BLACKMON ent at the time of a vote. If they aren’t and the council’s longest-serving member, had their votes are not recorded, it could leave been chairman or vice chairman four of Business Development Manager a legal opening for those contesting the the six years Halbert has been on the coun- Patricia mckinney council’s decision to challenge it in court. cil. The council decided to make it seven At the last council session of the year, for Lowery. The proposed rule changes Marketing Manager Ford began insisting that council members would also require a nine-vote, two-thirds Leah Sansing DON WADE had to be at their seats to vote and that council vote to invoke the use of same- SPORTS COLUMNIST even if they were in the audience within night minutes, frequently used to give Controller/Human Resources council chambers they could not shout more rapid final approval to an item. It [email protected] PAM MALLETT their votes to the comptroller who takes occurs when the council approves an item, and records the roll call. The other prob- then at the end of the meeting, approves Administrative Specialist lem Ford sought to address was council just the minutes that include that item. MARSHA PAYNE members ordering those with the adminis- Normally, the minutes of a meeting are tration to do things or take certain actions. approved at the start of the next council Circulation Coordinator That followed a complaint from Mem- meeting two to three weeks later. KAYE KERR phis Mayor A C Wharton Jr.’s administra- When he was chairman in 2012, tion. Ford never said which council mem- council member Bill Morrison had a strict Pressman CEDRIC WALSH ber the administration complained about. policy that greatly limited the use of same- But the complaint came the same day night minutes. During Ford’s tenure, the council member Janis Fullilove berated use of same-night minutes has been much Pressman Andrew J. Breig PETE MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHER Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division more common.

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espite a busy year greatly expanding its facilities in Memphis, Southeast- Dern Freight Lines has found time to give back to the local community through its Southeastern Serves program, donating 39 hours locally and 1,323 total hours nationally to a variety of worthy causes. “We’re trying to do more,” said Corey Mer- rill, service center manager. “We’ve never had a Grady, age 5, and Ella Dedman, 2, enjoy a visit with Santa Rick at Cordova Christian Acad- non-profitable year in 63 years, and our owners felt like we are blessed, so it was time to start emy. Santa has had a busy season preparing for Christmas day. (Memphis News/Andrew J. Breig) the Southeastern Serves program to help some people less fortunate than ourselves.” Southeastern Serves, now in its second year, is dedicated to giving back to communities across Southeastern's footprint by having as- sociates of all levels get involved with providing Jolly Helpers for the less fortunate. This year, the company’s Memphis location Santa’s professional aides take job seriously completed four community involvement proj- ects, and Merrill envisions doing one project each quarter for the next few years. Erinn Figg Earlier this year, Southeastern helped Special to The Memphis News wheelchair-bound Cathy Jones, who was raising funds on her own by recycling to buy a handicap-accessible truck. Merrill and his staff his year, a group of researchers warm-hearted man who takes this for friends and family members at heard of her cause and decided to help out. from London’s Centre for Eco- responsibility very seriously. holiday parties for years, he started They began recycling paper, cardboard and T nomics and Business Research “It’s something that’s always been in working as a professional Santa last scrap metal to raise funds for Jones. in London teamed up with the found- my heart,” he said. “If you don’t believe year, getting most of his work through “Then about 25 of us went down to her ers of the Big Bang UK Young Scientists it in your heart, you’re not going to GigSalad.com, a database of talent for farm on a Saturday. We rented bush hogs and Engineers Fair to tackle some make a good Santa. You’ve got to feel hire, including professional Santas. and three large open-top dumpsters, and we tough Santa statistics. that joy.” Since then, Jamison has rapidly be- cleaned up her farm. We also built a corral for Based on population figures, they A great attitude and strong align- come a success story. When The Daily one of her horses,” said Merrill, who explained calculated that this Christmas, Santa ment with company values aside, the News checked in with him last year, that they were able to get $1,500 for recycling Claus will deliver gifts to about 1.6 job’s additional requirements hold he had booked almost 20 events. This the scrap metal on Jones’ property. “We just billion children worldwide in 32 hours candidates to high standards. Word has year, he said his business has grown by helped her out.” (thanks to changing time zones). With it that the following job posting came about 50 percent and that he’s pretty Southeastern continues to donate proceeds an average of 2.5 children per house- straight from an anonymous source in much booked solid. from its ongoing recycling efforts to Jones. hold, he’ll make about 640 million Santa’s Human Resources department: “I’m doing more business events Other Southeastern Serves community stops on Christmas Eve, visiting 5,556 “Desired candidates must be this year,” he said. “Even adults get projects this year included work at St. Paul's homes per second and consuming 150 exceptionally good with children. They excited to see Santa, although their Baptist Church during its health fair. billion calories in milk and cookies. must be organized individuals with Christmas lists are much different than “We spent two days helping them. We As these production and logistics experience at making detailed lists and the children’s. They ask for cars, a mil- purchased school supplies, helped to bag them demands trickle down to the workforce, checking them twice. Proficiency at lion dollars, things like that.” up and then worked the health fair and handed one elf must be able to finish wrapping doing background checks to determine Jamison attributes his business out supplies to the local children,” Merrill said. a gift in 10 seconds. It takes 3,000 elves whether clients are naughty or nice is a growth to word-of-mouth and glowing For the holidays, Southeastern completed working eight hours a day all year to must, as is a jolly demeanor. A booming online reviews of his previous appear- a toy drive for Youth Villages and supported complete this task. The estimated cost laugh is a plus, but training is avail- ances. In addition to GigSalad.com, he Christmas for a family in Hernando, and also of these gifts will set Santa back about able. Candidates must be able to think is now also listed on GigMasters.com. completed a food drive for Liberty Ministry on $456.81 billion, not counting toys made on their feet (or actually, in a chair) He’s also pumped up his social media Shady Grove Road. in the workshop and the price of stor- and occasionally handle tough ques- presence with a more active Facebook “We collected about 200 pounds of food age facilities. tions with ease. They must also have page (facebook.com/santa.rick.100) for roughly 100 meals that were donated to the How does Santa pull it off? Just extensive experience working with GPS and has started tweeting (@midsouth- Mid-South Food Bank,” Merrill said. “When about any child out there would con- devices. Most importantly, candidates santa). In addition, he keeps his web- you get out and help other people, it humbles sider that question an easy one: Christ- must exhibit a true appreciation for the site (midsouthsanta.com) updated with you a little bit and you see how blessed you mas magic, of course. Regardless of the spirit of the holiday season and a pas- new photos and information. really are. The people we are helping benefit, extended-release magic reindeer dust sion for fulfilling the Christmas dreams In the modern era of technology, and so do our employees.” and supersonic sleigh, Kris Kringle’s of thousands of children. This position he advises other Santa ambassadors Fairmount Design and Prime Automotive, merrily hectic schedule often neces- requires extensive travel in a variety of to pursue as many avenues as possible two of Southeastern’s customers, also donated sitates outsourcing some of his public climates. You will also be required to to strengthen their communication to some of the projects. appearance duties to a few thousand wear a uniform.” skills, as he believes it’s by far the most “We’re starting to reach out to some of our freelance ambassadors. Jamison fits the bill for most of important skill a Santa can have. customers and get them involved,” Merrill said. Rick Jamison of Cordova is one of those requirements. For the full story, visit www.mem- For the full story, visit www.memphisdaily- those ambassadors. He is a cheerful, Although he’d been acting as Santa phisdailynews.com. news.com. 8 December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014 www.thememphisnews.com

Shooting For Education The Moon

The Commerical New Questions Appeal ran a story last week about the Greater Parents wait for word on school changes Memphis Chamber’s Chairman’s Circle and its “Moon Mis- Bill Dries JOCELYN ATKINSON [email protected] sions.” While the de- & michael graber let’s grow tails remain nebulous, the Chairman’s Circle consists of private sector he winter break for students leaders that contribute funding and business per- is usually when parents look spective to identify, analyze and define solutions for word of what changes are for some of Memphis’ greatest challenges. T ahead in the next school year. They are meeting to imagine and create Changes in attendance zones, the future of Memphis, serving as the voice of school closings, new programs, exist- business. Memphis is long on passion, short on ing programs that might be moving cohesive plans. We are excited to see this more or discontinued – those are the details innovative approach to economic development for the school year to come in August and some new thinking from a business chamber that parents are looking for at the of commerce. And why not shoot for the moon? halfway point in the current school Why has Memphis been sitting on the sidelines year. as cities like Nashville, Atlanta and Austin are This holiday season, there are reinvented? We like your spirit, Chairman’s Circle. more details to come with the six This initiative could set a great pace that might suburban school systems, which are spur some action in the thinking about things now all past the process of selecting differently department. A Memphis department in superintendents. need of a comeback. Despite earlier talk that they SCS board meetings have been the center of much of the change We are keenly interested in the Circle’s efforts might have a common superin- parents have grown accustomed to, but now the municipal boards are where much of the change is occurring. (Memphis News/Andrew J. Breig) on the entreprenuership front and we look for- tendent, the school boards for the ward to learning more about the strategy over the Arlington and Lakeland systems each coming months of 2014. They’ve set an ambitious selected different leaders Monday, goal of 1,000 startups launched over 10 years. We Dec. 23. nessee’s lowest-performing schools. trust that they are actively studying the dynamics Arlington High School principal The list was different than the one of today’s struggling startup climate and design- Tammy Mason was the choice of the that kicked off a series of public meet- ing an innovative approach to set these compa- Arlington Schools board, and Ger- ings in the affected communities. nies up for success. mantown High School principal Ted “This could have been a nice, In our assessment, Memphis does not have a Horrell was the choice of the Lakeland neat, tidy package, and the nice, neat, hospitable environment for startups on account Schools board. I don’t think anybody’s tidy package looks like a bunch of of three factors: limited high-growth deal flow, Early in the new year, they and expecting the first year suits walking into a room and telling the four other suburban superinten- people what’s going to happen. That’s a dearth of growth capital and disparate efforts to be some wonderful that spread limited resources thin. Organizations dents selected just before Christmas not who we are,” Barbic said. “When in the entreprenueral ecosystem are redundant should begin assembling their staffs ‘look here.’” we took South Side off the list and and do not collaborate effectively, and investment and making recommendations to when we took Denver off the list and –Keith McDonald money is hard to come by. the school boards on how the school “ when we didn’t match exactly every Outside of Memphis Bioworks Foundation and systems should be structured. Final school that was recommended – that’s the life sciences initiative, few start-ups have sur- contract terms are still to come for va, where residents have been vocal in all part of the process.” Among the changes now under vived. Entreprenuers looking to start businesses some of those selected. The first poli- their call for more consistency in at- cies are expected to be rudimentary, tendance zones that once marked the review in Shelby County Schools’ lat- outside of the life sciences industry are effectively meant to get the new school systems boundaries of the old Memphis City est tentative plan is the expansion of on their own. The few that succeed possess a running on the most basic level. Schools and Shelby County Schools two high schools – Carver and Booker scalable business model and are running on the In November, when negotiations systems. Cordova consists of areas T. Washington – to grades 6 to 12, afore mentioned Memphis passion. Memphis’ on the suburban settlements were within the city of Memphis and areas incorporating middle schools. lack of lack of entrepreneurial infrastructure and just about done, Bartlett Mayor Keith in unincorporated Shelby County. It’s no accident that Hopson’s new aversion to risk, certainly has not made it easy on McDonald acknowledged the realistic Hopson already has staff mem- school-closing recommendations and them. They are succeeding against the odds. expectations for whether the Bartlett bers looking at possibilities. the two school expansions were rolled Memphis must innovate to solve the criti- Schools system would be running as First up, however, Hopson could out at the same time the third-year cal problems that are barriers to its success. As smoothly as he’d like to see. give the Shelby County Schools board schools for the Achievement School usual, we strive to instigate bigger thinking. As “I think the second and third year his final recommendations on 2014- District were announced. we imagine a future for Memphis, we believe that into it, yes,” he said. “The first year, 2015 school closings for the board to The two school systems work we must invest beyond the city’s existing core there’s going to be hiccups. I don’t vote on in February. closely and what one does affects the strengths. Given the state of health care and think anybody’s expecting the first The list of 13 schools up for con- other. There is action and reaction, the long path to market, it makes good sense to year to be some wonderful ‘look here.’ sideration changed from the first list and there are compromises as well as diversify our economy and support startups in a There’s a huge learning curve. I think of possibilities he took to the board competition. broad set of industries. Also, perhaps we should second and third year, with the idea in April. Hopson doesn’t believe the rally our talent and capital resources around of smaller local control, that there will “This is not a done deal,” he told co-location phased-in takeovers of fewer startups over next 10 years? Let’s generate be a better experience for us.” the school board in December, saying conventional schools by the ASD are some disruptive business concepts and then give Shelby County Schools superin- public reaction and especially alter- the best transition, so he plans to them the proper care and feeding. A thousand tendent Dorsey Hopson has told his native scenarios from those in the move Shelby County Schools opera- companies are apt to die on the vine of starvation school board to expect recommen- affected communities could affect the tions out of the schools taken by the without good fertilizer. dations on school attendance zones plans again. ASD even on a partial basis. The It’s time to shoot for the moon. We’ll see you in the new calendar year, once the Achievement School District su- students in higher grades not affected there. suburban school systems have their perintendent Chris Barbic made the in the opening year would be moved Jocelyn Atkinson and Michael Graber run the plans in place for the new school year. same point about changes as he an- to nearby county schools, with the Southern Growth Studio, a strategic growth firm He refers to it as the “de-merger.” nounced in December the Memphis option of staying at their new assign- based in Memphis. Visit www.southerngrowthstu- With a starting date certain for schools that next year will become ments or transferring to the Achieve- dio.com to learn more. the six school systems, Hopson then part of the state-run district for Ten- ment School District. wants to begin looking at changes. Certain to be high on the list for For more local and national news, visit www.memphisdailynews.com consideration are changes in Cordo- www.thememphisnews.com December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014, 2013 9

Politics FBI Questions Surprise Local Politicos

Bill Dries [email protected]

s harsh as the criticism original certified results showing in the run-up to that November’s has been of the way the the tax question failed by three presidential election, which is A Shelby County Election votes and instead show the tax historically the most popular of Commission conducted elections hike was approved by voters. Shelby County’s election cycles in in 2012, no one, including those The lawsuit and agreement terms of voter turnout. who filed two Chancery Court approved by Chancellor Arnold Audits are not comprehen- lawsuits over the results, have Goldin followed instances of vot- sive reviews that explore every said or presented proof it was ers from outside Millington being possible part of an organization. intentional. allowed to vote on the sales tax They are a sampling. So the voter The harshest criticism has question. registration problems were the been incompetence. In the other lawsuit, Shelby result of a sample testing and not That’s why word last week County Schools board candidate a comprehensive review. that FBI agents had contacted Kenneth Whalum Jr. contested The same draft report was one election commissioner came his loss in a 2012 school board critical of the election commis- as a surprise to those in the politi- race to Kevin Woods. Chancellor sion spending to hire temporary cal community. Kenny Armstrong ordered a new FBI agents are asking questions about the conduct of elec- workers from a private company Election Commissioner election based on the same gen- tions by the Shelby County Election Commission. The inquiry for the November 2012 elections Norma Lester confirmed in a eral problems with voters within follows two audits including a state audit. (Memphis News File/Lance Murphey) when hiring through county mass email Friday, Dec. 20, that the school board district getting government might have been less she has been contacted by the another district school board expensive. FBI “but advised not to disclose race on their ballots instead, and Lester and all three Repub- County Commission and the Ten- By contacting Lester, the fed- any information.” those outside the district being lican Shelby County Election nessee Legislature. eral agents are following a pattern “I have no knowledge where able to vote in the race between Commissioners were reappoint- But the same audit also con- of contacting those most vocal in the investigation is going,” she Woods and Whalum. ed. Democratic Commissioner cluded there was “no discernable their criticism of a government added in the written statement. Armstrong’s order for a new George Monger, who had been evidence of intentional miscon- agency or entity. Lester twice called for the election is on hold pending an the five-member body’s most vo- duct or other actions intended to FBI agents contact many such firing of Shelby County Elections appeal of the case. cal critic of Holden, was replaced affect or influence the election critics with inquiries that never Administrator Richard Holden Lester’s resolutions to fire by Democrat Anthony Tate. process or election outcomes in result in charges. Or the inquiries following a state audit critical Holden failed in 2-3 party line The October 2012 audit by the Shelby County.” are part of what are wide-ranging of the conduct of local elections votes on the five-member Elec- Tennessee Comptroller’s audit The primary culprit as investigations that cover a lot of as well as two Chancery Court tion Commission where Demo- division ordered by Tennessee defined in the audit was that ground initially as well as pos- decisions in favor of candidates crats, including Lester, are the Secretary of State Tre Hargett said Holden stopped his staff’s work sibilities before they are either contesting 2012 election results. minority party. the Election Commission “dem- on the redistricting, the process dropped or in which one element Holden was also suspended Holden is a former Repub- onstrated an inability to conduct of changing voter records to is pursued. and put on probation by the Elec- lican Shelby County Election elections without significant reflect the new districts in which Word of the FBI activity came tion Commission in the wake of Commissioner. inaccuracies, including those some voters found themselves the same week that the Shelby the 2012 election problems. The Tennessee Election Com- identified in the 2012 elections.” with the new district lines. County Commission approved on In the first court decision, mission appointed local election Those inaccuracies were vot- An August draft audit by a 9-0 vote a resolution by Repub- all sides in a case by Millington commissions across the state in ers getting ballots for the wrong Shelby County government’s lican Wyatt Bunker expressing no leaders contesting the results of April based on separate caucuses district races just after the once- internal audit unit concluded less confidence in Holden and calling the 2012 sales tax referendum in of state legislators from each a-decade redistricting process than 100 voter registration appli- on the local election commission Millington agreed to overturn the party by county. was completed by the Shelby cations weren’t processed in 2012 to fire him.

Fundraising Anticipation for a Successful 2014

Part two of a two-part series program you can begin identifying and fol- which the identified changes within an agreed upon time- In our last column we asked you to lowing up with individuals who attend your are being implemented, frame. Write up responsibili- reflect on your fundraising for the past events to determine which donors and and whether or not they ties for all team members. year and to record your answers to three underwriters are interested in other forms are effective. You may find Create a budget and ensure questions: What have you done well, of giving and engagement. If your non- that your changes can in- the funds are allocated. which activities or strategies didn’t meet profit has built a strong annual campaign, crease revenue. You may Upcoming columns expectations and were your goals realistic. allocate time and resources to identifying determine the strategy will focus on the prereq- MEL & Pearl shaw In anticipation of the coming year, we sug- potential major donors and deploying is not one that should be FUNdraising Good Times uisites for fundraising gest you use the wisdom gained from your strategies designed to engage them in pursued, even with the success – the 18 things reflections to lay the groundwork for 2014. higher levels of giving. modifications. we have learned through our work that 1) Lead with your strengths. As you 2) Rethink strategies that didn’t meet 3) Make sure your fundraising plan are the foundation of a strong fundraising anticipate your fundraising activities for expectations. Not every fundraising strat- includes timeframes, roles and responsi- program. As you prepare for 2014 take 2014, build on those things you did well egy is a success the first time you work bilities, and a budget. Too often a fundrais- some time to read our two books: they are in 2013. If special events are the revenue with it. If there are strategies that worked ing plan is a wish and a prayer. Goals are available on Amazon.com, easy to read driver for your nonprofit, stay with that. that well in 2013, review your reflection identified, but the people, time and money and written for you. Find incremental ways to build on what is notes and discuss the challenges and po- required to achieve the goals are unavail- Merry Christmas! already in place. In order to protect your tential adjustments with other members able. If your nonprofit wants to “ramp up” nonprofit’s revenue in the future, make of your fundraising team. Identify changes its fundraising, it will need to ramp up its sure you also allocate time and resources for 2014. Consider setting “check points” – investment as well. Take the time to de- Mel and Pearl Shaw are the authors of to building other fundraising programs. times during the year when you will review termine who will be responsible for taking “The Fundraisers Guide to Soliciting Gifts” For example, to grow your individual giving the strategy, your progress, the extent to the lead in ensuring specific goals are met now available at Amazon.com. 10 December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014 www.thememphisnews.com

Orangetheory Fitness Signs New Lease in Stonecreek

Orangetheory Fitness has signed Wolfchase area. Computer Resources, which development firm, launched Cres- a lease at Stonecreek Centre at Poplar Ger-Park LLC acquired a vacant, 1.6- specializes in customizable ac- cent Bluffs’ first phase at the north- Avenue and Forest Hill-Irene Road in acre slice of land at 2288 Germantown counting, sales and marketing east corner of Virginia and Florida Germantown. Parkway, just south of Varnavas Drive, and software, has inked a lease for near Crump Boulevard in 2012. Orangetheory Fitness will occupy a Waffle House restaurant for $425,000 1,500 square feet of office space 3,167 square feet at the location. Oran- from the Edwin Gookin Trust. at 46 Timber Creek Drive in One of Memphis’ pre- getheory Fitness is a workout method that Ger-Park LLC plans on building a two- Cordova. Brian Califf with miere chefs will be launching is broken into intervals of cardiovascular tenant retail building on the site. NAI Saig Co. represented the a new restaurant at a planned and strength training while using heart Shawn Massey and Robert Sloan of landlord, William T. Ander- Gulf Coast casino. rate monitors to keep heart rates in a tar- The Shopping Center Group LLC repre- son, in the transaction. Amos Maki Chef Kelly English, whose geted zone to stimulate metabolism and sented Ger-Park LLC while Richard Kelsey Inked Restaurant Iris has won rave increases energy. of Kelsey Properties Inc. represented the Nashville-based Elming- reviews from diners and critics Orangetheory has more than 40 loca- seller. ton Capital Group is slated to kick off the since it opened in 2008, plans on opening tions across the country, but the Stone- Massey said the transaction required second phase of its Crescent Bluffs apart- a fine-dining restaurant at a new casino in creek Centre location is the company’s some zoning amendments and revised ment development Downtown. Biloxi, Miss., according to Restaurant Iris’ first in Tennessee. access agreements with neighboring Patton & Taylor Construction Co., website. Gary Shanks with The Shopping properties but all the parties were able to which built the 72-unit first phase of English, who also owns The Second Center Group LLC represents Orangethe- work together to make the plan work. Crescent Bluffs, recently pulled build- Line next door to Restaurant Iris, will ory Fitness in the market. Jason Polley, “This was one of the last undeveloped ing permits for the roughly $10 million open his new restaurant inside Harrah’s managing leasing director for Stonecrest small tracts in the Wolfchase area,” said second phase of Crescent Bluffs, which Gulf Coast, formerly the Grand Biloxi Investments LLC, represented the land- Massey. “It was one of the most coopera- will contain three, three-story buildings Casino, Hotel and Spa, in the first quarter lord. tive partnerships that I have been a part at West Virginia and Kentucky. In all, the of 2014. of to correct the problems at a site.” second phase of Crescent Bluffs will con- Ger-Park LLC, an affiliate of Olive tain 172 units. Construction is expected to Send commercial lease announce- Branch-based Utley Properties, has In other news, Memphis-based Com- start in 2014. ments to Amos Maki, who can be reached purchased one of the few vacant tracts puter Resources Inc. has signed a lease Elmington Capital, a Nashville-based at 521-2464 or amos@memphisdailynews. of land on Germantown Parkway in the for space in Cordova. commercial real estate investment and com.

REAL ESTATE RECAP 5510 E. Holmes Road Property. Memphis, TN 38118 Built in 1999, the 283,080-square- 5540 E. Holmes Road foot Memphis Logistics II ware- Memphis, TN 38118 house, 5540 E. Holmes Road, sits on Cordova Creek Apts. 4880 Tuggle Road 17.7 acres and has a 2013 appraised Memphis, TN 38118 value of $7.5 million, according to Sale Amounts: $23 million; the assessor. Sell for $12.5 Million $17.1 million And built in 1990, the 1.4 million- square-foot warehouse 4880 Tuggle Sale Dates: Eric Smith Dec. 16, 2013 Road sits on 60.4 acres and has an [email protected] Buyers: Midwest Memphis Indus- appraised value of $10.4 million, ac- trial LLC; Midwest Tuggle Road cording to the assessor. Industrial LLC The transactions also included two 1175 N. Germantown Parkway Sellers: Industrial Logistics Owner smaller vacant parcels. Memphis, TN 38016 LLC; Industrial Tuggle Road Owner Sale Amount: $12.5 million LLC 4250 E. Shelby Drive Details: Three Class A warehouses Memphis, TN 38118 Sale Date: Dec. 17, 2013 totaling close to 1.9 million square Sale Amount: $14.3 million

Buyer: Waypoint Cordova Rd feet in Southeast Memphis have Cordova Owner LLC been sold for a combined $40.1 mil- Sale Date: Dec. 6, 2013 Seller: Cordova Creek lion. Buyer: JLM Memphis LLC Apartments Inc. The Memphis Logistics I and II Seller: Hollingsworth Capital Part- Loan Amount: $7.5 mil- buildings at 5510 E. Holmes Road ners Memphis LLC Autumn Creek Dr Details: lion Humphreys Hill Dr and 5540 E. Holmes Road and the The Memphis Core Center Loan Date: Dec. 17, 2013 warehouse at 4880 Tuggle Road were warehouse at 4250 E. Shelby Drive Maturity Date: June 18, sold in two separate deeds in lieu of in Oakhaven has traded hands for 2014 foreclosure that closed Dec. 16. $14.3 million. Lender: KeyBank NA An entity called Midwest Memphis JLM Memphis LLC, a local affiliate Details: The 196-unit Cordova Industrial LLC bought the East of Maywood, N.J.-based real estate

Cordova Creek apart- Creek Apts. N Germantown Pkwy Holmes Road properties in one $23 company Jos. L. Muscarelle Inc., ment complex at 1175 N. million transaction from Industrial bought the 585,535-square-foot Germantown Parkway Logistics Owner LLC. facility in a Dec. 6 special warranty 1175 N. Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN 38016 has traded hands for And an entity called Midwest Tuggle deed from Hollingsworth Capital $12.5 million. Road Industrial LLC bought the Partners Memphis LLC. Waypoint Cordova Owner LLC, an affiliate of Atlanta-based Waypoint Residen- Tuggle Road property in a $17.1 Built in 1986, the Class B industrial tial LLC, bought the Class C multifamily property in a Dec. 17 deed from Cordova million transaction from Industrial facility sits on 32 acres along the Creek Apartments Inc., which acquired the property in 1995 for $9.1 million. Tuggle Road Owner LLC. north side of East Shelby Drive be- Built in 1985, the apartment complex contains 210,459 square feet in multiple The adjacent properties sit at the tween Malone Road and Delp Street. buildings on 19.5 acres at the southwest corner of North Germantown Parkway northeast corner of Lamar Avenue The Shelby assessor’s 2013 appraisal and Cordova Road. The warranty deed lists the property as 7965 Humphreys Hill and East Holmes Road just north of is $13.7 million. Drive. the Tennessee-Mississippi state line. Memphis Core Center is home The Shelby County Assessor of Property’s 2013 appraisal is $8.3 million. Built in 1998, the 440,471-square- to syncreon Memphis, a reverse The buyer, Waypoint Residential, is a “vertically integrated real estate investment foot Memphis Logistics I ware- logistics firm. The building formerly manager specializing in apartment properties,” according to its website. house, 5510 E. Holmes Road, sits on housed Wang’s International. Waypoint also filed a $7.5 million multifamily deed of trust, absolute assignment 25.7 acres and has a 2013 appraised Hollingsworth Capital Partners of leases and rents and security agreement (including fixture filing) through Key- value of $11.5 million, according acquired the property in 2008 via a Bank NA. Waypoint chief financial officer Linda Lewis signed the deed. to the Shelby County Assessor of quitclaim deed. www.thememphisnews.com December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014, 2013 11 Money&Markets Extra Peter Dixon, a research analyst inventory do the stores have that they’re brick-and-mortar, but I saw a lot of young not. If sales growth was disappointing, Insider and portfolio manager at Fidelity Invest- trying to get rid of? I’ll go look and see shoppers buying, not just browsing. while promotions increased, you could Q&A ments, has been tracking retail compa- what is not selling, are they on-trend or Some stores weren’t converting disappoint on sales and margins. Retail nies for about four years. Although more off-trend, see where they have issues traffic into sales as well as I would have consumers are shopping online, he says and is it core to the store itself. thought. You see a “60 percent off” Which retailers do you think are seeing what’s happening at the mall is I look for unplanned events. On Black sign in the window and people inside, winners? spotlight still key to understanding the ins and Friday, if someone told me a sale was but there’s not a ton of people at the Global fast fashion, which includes H&M; outs of retail. So he visits stores often. going to end at noon...at 5pm are they register, not a lot of people exiting stores Inditex, which owns Zara; Associated During the long Thanksgiving weekend still giving people the sale? Are they with a bag in their hands. British Foods — Primark. They get that’s considered the start of the holiday sticking to their plan and if not, why? I got the sense that a lot of people are trendy products into stores at affordable shopping season, Dixon visited stores My goal is to get an overall sense of the out shopping for themselves. If that’s prices. in New Hampshire; Boston; Hartford, mall. true, it bodes well for the holiday season. Also off-price retailers, like TJX, Ross Conn.; and northern New Jersey. Stores. They have not said anything that What was your takeaway from Black Where were the biggest discounts? leads me to believe that their growth What do you look for when you visit Friday weekend? The heaviest promotions have definitely trajectory is changing. stores? I was pleasantly surprised by the been in teen apparel, department Internet retail, such as Amazon, I always look in stores to see what clear- number of people I saw shopping. And stores, big-box general-merchandise Priceline, TripAdvisor, Netflix. ance items are there. If you go into the I was pretty surprised by how many retailers. A lot of promotions seemed back of Gap stores, they have racks that young shoppers I saw. A lot of people relatively planned. Some were very Interviewed by Tali Arbel. Answers edit- say clearance or sale. How much older are calling for e-commerce to overtake successful and others definitely were ed for content and clarity. AP

Top 10 The largest stock repurchases by BEHIND THE BRAND AEROVIRONMENT (AVAV) companies in the S&P 500 in the third quarter. Buying Q3 '13 buybacks Total return (in millions) YTD BeyondBeyond 1. Apple (AAPL) $4,910 8.6% their own 2. Pfizer (PFE) 3,754 25.9 thethe battlefieldbattlefield 3. Halliburton (HAL) 3,341 49.4 4. Qualcomm (QCOM) 3,321 21.1 stock 5. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) 3,050 36.0 As the stock market set record highs this year, 6. Exxon Mobil (XOM) 3,040 19.8 AeroVironment makes unmanned contracting delays. corporate America wasn’t sitting on the sidelines. 7. Oracle (ORCL) 2,968 14.0 aircraft used primarily by the The company, based in Companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index military, police and other govern- Monrovia, Calif., also makes electric 8. Viacom (VIAB) 2,570 61.7 purchased large quantities of their own stock. ment agencies. transportation products, including They bought back $128.2 billion of their own shares 9. Procter & Gamble (PG) 2,502 24.2 The electric-powered, hand- electric vehicle charging systems, in the third quarter. That’s an 8.6 percent increase launched drones are mostly used and provides network services for 10. General Motors (GM) 2,438 44.0 for surveillance and communica- automakers, utilities and others. from the second quarter and the most since the fourth tion on the battlefield. Its orders have picked up lately, quarter of 2007, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. S&P 500 128,158 31.3 AeroVironment’s revenue has helping lift shares by about 24 Stock buybacks can benefit investors because a suffered this year amid declining percent over the past three reduction in the number of shares outstanding sales due partly to government months. automatically increases earnings per share. But companies still face the possibility of “buying high” and NEW BUSINESS: AeroViron- CIVILIAN AIR: This summer, the are open to criticism for not growing earnings by Other Info. ment recently announced a new Federal Aviation Administration cleared reinvesting in the company, making acquisitions or 21 Technology contract with the Defense the way for AeroVironment’s PUMA putting the money to other uses. 25% Advanced Research Projects unmanned aircraft to be used by Growing confidence in a strengthening economy Agency to develop a drone civilians. The PUMA is expected to help could prompt different spending decisions in 2014. Industrials designed to operate from small researchers and emergency response Companies in the S&P 500* had $1.25 trillion in cash Consumer ships and provide surveillance. crews monitor wildlife and oil spills. on their books at the end of the third quarter. 11 discretionary Thursday’s close: $28.41 • In the six months that ended on 18 Oct. 26, AeroVironment’s revenue Financials Lost money Tech leads The top 5 sectors each Health Price-earnings ratio : totaled $109 million, down 22 (Based on trailing 12 month results) represented more than 10 percent of the 12 care percent from a year earlier. total dollar value of buybacks in the third quarter. 12 1-YR price change • As of Oct. 26, the company’s AVAV: 31% S&P 500: 29% backlog of orders under contract Source: S&P Dow Jones Indices * minus financials, utilities and transportation stocks Trevor Delaney; Jenni Sohn • AP Market value: $645 million totaled $133.8 million, up from $59.4 million as of April 30.

Source: FactSet Data through Dec. 26 Alex Veiga, Jenni Sohn • AP

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Tigers Basketball Examining the State of The Tigers Entering January

Yes. They aren’t a Top 10 team, Less. At least less than what Don Wade Special to The Memphis News at least not yet. They don’t have a coach Josh Pastner envisioned at lottery pick player to carry them. the season’s start. That was one But they have depth at guard and of the lessons from the first OSU he 17th-ranked Tigers came loads of athleticism. Anyone who game. through the first 10 games of the didn’t know about the athleticism “There will be different times T season – the first chapter, if you found out with the spectacular when we need it,” Pastner said, will – with an 8-2 record overall and a 1-2 play against Southeast Missouri noting that the press helped the record against ranked opponents. They State that landed atop ESPN’s Tigers beat SEMO, 77-65, as they suffered a lopsided loss to Oklahoma State highlight rankings. came up with 13 steals and forced in Stillwater, Okla., beat the Cowboys Guard Michael Dixon heaved the Redhawks into 19 turnovers. on a neutral court, and had what NCAA an outlet pass over his head. “The press is still going to be good bracket analysts would term a “good loss” Guard Geron Johnson ran it for us, but not a full 40 minutes.” by two points to Florida at Madison Square down, whipped a behind-his- Sophomore Shaq Goodwin (center) has helped Mem- Garden. back pass to guard Chris Craw- phis develop a presence near the rim. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) What do we make of the Tigers’ So with just one non-conference game ford, who in turn threw a lob that frontcourt? left on Saturday, Dec. 28, against Jackson forward Shaq Goodwin slam- So far, sophomore Shaq Good- State before beginning American Athletic dunked. Just one play, yes, and the type has given this University of Memphis team win (13.6 points and team-leading 6.5 Conference play, let’s ask – and attempt to of play that often goes awry and drives legitimacy. rebounds) is assuring that the Tigers have answer – a few questions. coaches nuts. But also a play that neatly “The country knows we can play with a real presence near the rim. Goodwin wrapped the Tigers’ talent into one pack- anybody,” Johnson said. “They didn’t know scored 20 points with eight rebounds Is the Tigers’ national ranking a good age with a big showy bow on top. at first, but they know.” against SEMO and, in Johnson’s words, indication of where they stack up Beyond that, coming back to beat OSU “played like a monster.” with the rest of the college basketball in the Old Spice Classic and rallying from Going forward, will the Tigers press More impressive was the way the Ga- world? a first-half 12-point deficit against Florida more or less? tors and coach Billy Donovan approached

Wheel Could Bring Fortune to NBA Draft

This June’s NBA Draft is projected “the team that gets the No. 1 pick in the Tim Duncan with the No. 1 pick in 1997 to be deep, with perhaps as many as a very first year of this proposed system is always exhibit A for how the draft can half-dozen players capable of changing a would draft in the following slots over give small-market teams a chance to franchise’s fortunes. It’s a great incentive the system’s first six seasons: first, 30th, compete with large-market teams. And for “tanking” and trying to get into the 19th, 18th, seventh, sixth” I get it. Everyone likes to dream they’ll top tier of the NBA Lottery. THE PRESS BOX Yes, it’s complicated. There could be draft a Hall-of-Famer. Now, getting a high lottery pick DON WADE a whole separate discussion on how the But most teams don’t hit that guarantees nothing – see the Grizzlies’ very first draft order would be deter- jackpot. And under “The Wheel” teams 2009 No. 2 overall selection of Hasheem The new system would eliminate the mined (one idea is to hold a final lottery). could be armed with much more data to Thabeet. Still, the lottery is widely con- lottery and its Ping-Pong balls. And I won’t suggest this proposal is a make smarter choices. They could look According to Grantland, in the new sidered the best chance a bottom-rung cure-all because it’s not. four years ahead at their draft slot, for system “each of the 30 teams would franchise has of changing its course. But it has several things going for it example, see that it’s No. 5, and begin pick in a specific first-round draft slot But is it really the best way for the the lottery does not. While the concept making moves to more easily allow them once – and exactly once – every 30 NBA to run its draft? Especially in this of giving bad teams a chance to rebuild to move up or down in that draft or in the years. Each team would simply cycle age of advanced statistics, an era in might be full of good intentions, it really drafts immediately before or after it. which more preparation and more through the 30 draft slots, year by year, amounts to misguided sports welfare. I like the new system precisely be- information should, in theory, naturally in a predetermined order designed so Under the current system, a team could cause it challenges the analytics crowd lead to more rewards for the best-run that teams pick in different areas of the annually finish with one of the league’s to prove that with a level playing field organizations, not necessarily the rich- draft each year.” worst records, annually be awarded one they can crunch their numbers better est owners? In fact, the new system has been of the top three picks by the lottery, and than the other guys. Ponder that. dubbed “The Wheel” because of this through the same mismanagement and And because it could stop tanking, This all comes up because recently process. lousy talent evaluation continue to be a inspire more bold trades and take away Grantland.com reported on a proposal “Teams would know with 100 per- horrific team. And continue to get high the excuse of “bad luck” in the lottery. that would radically change the draft. cent certainty in which draft slots they picks. Bring on The Wheel. The proposal could go before all NBA would pick every year … from the start of For years, that was exactly how the owners as soon as 2014. And while every 30-year cycle … every team would Clippers lived NBA life – wasting Top implementation of the new system be guaranteed one top-six pick every Three overall picks on everyone from Don Wade’s column appears weekly might take as long as 10 years because five seasons, and at least one top-12 pick Benoit Benjamin (1985, Karl Malone was in The Daily News and The Memphis of trades already made that involve draft in every four-year span,” according to the available ) to Michael Olowokandi (1998, News. Listen to Wade on “Middays with picks years in the future, the proposal is Grantland report. Dirk Nowitzki was available). Greg & Eli” every Tuesday at noon on nothing if not thought-provoking. “Put another way,” Grantland wrote, The San Antonio Spurs’ selection of Sports 56 AM and 87.7 FM. www.thememphisnews.com December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014, 2013 13

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Goodwin. who is notoriously hot or cold, is “Think about it,” Past- at 35.7 percent (20 of 56). Dixon’s ner said, “Shaq Goodwin was shot selection in general has double-teamed hard (by Flori- been questionable and Pastner da). That’s a great respect factor. admitted, “There’s times when That’s how far he’s come.” he drives me a little crazy.” Freshman forward Austin “I think we’re taking good Nichols has shown great promise shots,” Johnson said. “It’s just not and has plus-offensive skills. But our time. When our time comes, he’s still in the process of adjust- we’ll hit 3-point shots.” ing to physical play and there If not, they will shoot them- will be matchups that simply do selves out of otherwise winnable not suit him at this stage of his games. development. Against SEMO, Nichols had no rebounds in 14 What will the Tigers’ record be minutes and fifth-year senior in the American? forward David Pellom grabbed With home-and-home games just one in 23 minutes, though against No. 6 Louisville and No. he scored eight points with three 15 Connecticut, plus Cincinnati, assists and two steals. we know the Tigers are not going “Pitiful,” Pellom said of his through this league schedule one rebound. unscathed. This is why Pastner speaks so Let’s say 14-4 and a second- much about needing the guards place finish behind Louisville. to rebound well. And it’s essen- Peyton Siva, a Detroit Pistons tial when the Tigers go with a The Tigers have shot less than 33 percent from 3-point range in five of their first 10 games. rookie and a guard on last year’s three-guard or four-guard lineup. They were 2 of 17 against SEMO and in the first OSU game they were 2 of 13.(AP Photo/Lance Murphey) national championship Cardi- Forward Nick King also may nals team, said the Tigers will be a factor here. He only played find there’s a value to going nine minutes against SEMO, but question before league play has game they were 2 of 13 (15.4 the coach and players want through this grind. they were high-energy minutes even started. Then again, they percent). to hear. Even though Jackson “It’ll help them out a lot be- and he’s ultra-athletic. have shot less than 33 percent Given their team speed and is shooting 20.8 percent from cause it’ll give them a better look from 3-point range in five of ability to score in transition, it’s behind the arc (5 of 24) and at competition heading into the Will 3-point shooting ultimate- their first 10 games. They were 2 reasonable to ask if they need to Johnson 20 percent (4 of 20). NCAA Tournament,” Siva said. ly hurt the Tigers’ season? of 17 (11.8 percent) against the dial back the 3-point shooting. Dixon’s 38.2 percent (13 of 34) “That’s what helped us out in the Maybe that’s a premature Redhawks and in the first OSU But so far, that’s not something leads the team and Crawford, Big East (last season).”

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greater strain, for example, on nonprofits that provide services to the less fortunate.

In 2013, Memphis did – See its “brand” enjoy a run of positive buzz beyond the city. National outlets talked up everything from Beale Street – The Year which was voted by 10Best and USA Today readers as the top Iconic American Street – to the National Civil Rights Museum and Graceland, named as Iconic American At- tractions also by USA Today and 10Best. The Memphis Grizzlies landed on the cover of ESPN The Magazine for being “the That was best franchise in sports,” and Travel and Leisure magazine named Muddy’s Bake Memphians find pride in city while grappling with change Shop “one of America’s Best Bakeries.” Journalist Kerri Allen visited the city and wrote about the experience for The Andy Meek and Bill Dries Huffington Post: The Memphis News “The Memphis I returned to was not the one I’d last seen in 2003,” she wrote. “It got hipper. brought plenty of and TV news worlds almost daily – while, In 2013, Memphis didn’t – “Memphis is one of America’s most unique and out-of- outside of the spotlight, entrepreneurs See significant improvement toward historic and fascinating cities: rife with 2013the-ordinary mo- opened a slew of new restaurants and chipping away at the area’s unemploy- history, rich with flavor, and unafraid of ments, as well as the launch of new retail shops. ment rate. In October – the most current passion in all of its many forms.” events, businesses and civic ventures that The news business tends to be ori- month of data available at the time of this In 2013, Memphis also cemented its collectively made the Memphis experi- ented around moments, and yearends are writing – unemployment in the Memphis passion for the Grizzlies’ Grit ‘n’ Grind ence richer. natural points of reflection. Newspapers metro area was a non-seasonally adjusted movement. The team finished with the Much of it was covered in these pages, and magazines especially tend to make 9.5 percent. Behind that percentage was a most wins in franchise history (56) and including in recent days a U.S. Supreme this point an opportunity to remind read- labor force numbering 597,810, and nearly made its deepest run in postseason history Court justice eliciting chuckles from and ers: If you weren’t there, or if you’d just 57,000 people classified as unemployed. with an appearance in the Western Confer- sharing his constitutional philosophy like to remember, here’s a recap of The That 9.5 percent figure is up almost a ence Finals. with an audience of Memphis lawyers. Year That Was. full percentage point from the non-sea- Following that successful run, team Throughout the year, foodies hungry These lists tend to be subjective col- sonally adjusted 8.6 percent jobless rate management didn’t retain head coach for gourmet eats and uniquely local fla- lections and are rarely comprehensive. in the Memphis metro area in October Lionel Hollins, replacing him with as- vors descended on a regular collection of And attention, it should be noted, is not 2012. sistant Dave Joerger. And the team hasn’t businesses under the Dishcrawl banner. always given to the things that don’t hap- “The economic situation in Mem- been as fortunate to start the season, in The Grizz Nation population swelled, and pen – those events that didn’t occur over phis,” said Legacy Wealth Management part because of the lineup being riddled Southwest Airlines’ first flight arrived in the course of the year – though they can chief investment officer Robert Trimm, with injuries. town. A Beatle played FedExForum, the be just as strong a determinant of the ebb “may not be as rosy as the national unem- Memphis City Council approved funding and flow of life in the city. ployment rate suggests.” In 2013, meanwhile, Memphis didn’t – to redevelop the Sears Crosstown building So with that in mind, here’s a mix of A stubbornly high local jobless rate See any conclusion to its long-running and education tended to stay in the print both. carries a variety of effects, putting a grapples with school reform issues. In fact, www.thememphisnews.com December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014, 2013 15

2013 was the third full year of the hesitant to express the urgency suburban school districts. The things. land and Arlington municipal reformation of public education of the board making a decision private talks stalled at the begin- YoLo Frozen Yogurt founder elections had been on the sched- in Shelby County that began at one way or the other as soon as ning of the year. They resumed Taylor Berger, meanwhile, led ule at the beginning of the year. the end of 2010 with the Mem- possible. in the summer, this time with the creation of a makeshift The special elections included phis City Schools board’s decision Neither was U.S. District the Shelby County Schools board pro-Memphis movement called primaries and a general election to move to surrender its charter. Judge Samuel “Hardy” Mays, who involved. Make Memphis, which began as to fill the state House District 91 That single but much-debat- was so concerned about the lack At year's end, agreements a commentary about Memphis seat following the July death of ed action continued to ripple in of progress that he appointed a with all six suburban school sys- he posted on Facebook, which Lois DeBerry, who held the posi- 2013, starting with the resigna- special master to report to him tions of the superintendents on the progress the school board of Shelby County's two public was – or was not – making. school systems. Memphis City Mays mentioned the possibil- 2013 brought plenty of unique and out-of-the-ordinary moments, Schools superintendent Kriner ity that the court might take over as well as the launch of new events, businesses and civic ventures Cash and Shelby County Schools the process if the school board superintendent John Aitken each didn't start making decisions. that collectively made the Memphis experience richer. expressed interest in heading the Rick Masson, the special mas- consolidated school district to ter, proved to be a catalyst just come. by his presence at school board tems had been approved, paving turned into a brainstorming tion for 41 years. The seat went But Cash soon began apply- meetings, and Hopson would the way for plans by the suburban Facebook group and then mem- to Democrat Raumesh Akbari, a ing for vacancies at the top of sometimes tell board members leaders to open their school dis- bers of the Facebook group meet- political newcomer. other school systems, and Aitken that if they didn't make a deci- tricts for classes in August 2014. ing in person to settle on ideas for The political year was tumul- began laying the groundwork sion, there was someone watch- Aitken resurfaced in Decem- improving Memphis. tuous on other fronts as well. for the merger as he adjusted to ing who might make it for them. ber as the superintendent of the At the time of this writing, the The Shelby County Commis- dealing with a 23-member school Hopson also weathered Collierville Schools system. Facebook group had more than sion and Memphis City Council board that still had not made problems at the opening of the The building of those smaller 1,100 members. At a meeting each voted to raise the city and some key decisions as the merger school year, including significant school systems from the ground Dec. 17, ideas discussed included county property tax rates. So did date neared. problems in the hybrid in-house up in nine months promises to be a “wiki-map of local initiatives the suburban municipalities. Dorsey Hopson, who had and outsourced bus system. a major story of 2014. that could help organize the The city and county tax hikes been the MCS general counsel, Leaders of Shelby County's complex and interconnected were given most of the blame for was named the merger super- six suburban towns and cities put In 2013, Memphis did – Memphis social enterprises,” in the failure of a late-year city ref- intendent for the critical period ballot questions to their citizens See more Memphians taking addition to setting up a website erendum on a half-cent city sales in which those decisions were again on forming municipal the city’s future into their own for the group and a discussion of tax increase to fund an expansion made, through the July 1 start of school districts, and the voters hands. fundraising and idea generation. of pre-kindergarten services. the consolidated school system’s again approved them. The Greater Memphis Cham- In Lakeland, voters elected first fiscal year and the Aug. 5 Negotiations were already ber began talking up its pursuit Also in 2013, Memphis did – County Commissioner Wyatt start of its first school year. underway as 2013 began to settle of “moon missions,” big-picture See plenty of developments to Bunker mayor over incumbent In short order, Hopson the remaining issues including projects such as expanding pre- keep political junkies happy. mayor Scott Carmichael, and also outlined the decisions the school school buildings and the County kindergarten in Shelby County Eleven elections occurred in voted in two new Lakeland city board had to make, made his Commission's third-party claim and working to add more entre- three months toward the end of commissioners over incumbents recommendations and wasn't contesting the existence of the preneurs locally, among other the year – though only the Lake- seeking re-election.

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Entertainment Malco Theatres Opens 12-Screen Cinema in Olive Branch

Malco Theatres raises the curtains on a new 12-screen cinema in Olive Branch, as the company expands its footprint

dent Jimmy Tashie said the some of its existing locations. company made “a significant East Memphis’ Ridgeway financial investment in Olive Cinema Grill, which Malco for- Branch” with the opening of the merly called the Ridgeway Four, cinema there. was recently renovated. That “Our Olive Branch cinema makeover included adding more represents the newest in design retro design touches reminiscent and state-of-the-art technical of a classic movie house, plus presentation,” he said, adding oversized luxury seating, among that the new theater will provide other touches. “a first-class movie going experi- Another recent Malco reno- ence.” vation updated the Forest Hill It’s the anchor tenant in a Cinema in Germantown. When Michael Lightman planned de- asked about possible renovations velopment, with future additions at other locations in Memphis, Memphis-based Malco Theatres opened the new 12-screen cinema in Olive Branch last week. It’s including restaurants as well as Malco spokeswoman Karen Scott one of several new offerings for the company.(Memphis News/Andrew J. Breig) retail tenants. declined to point to specific loca- Other recent Malco openings tions, saying only that, “We are include an eight-screen theater always updating and renovating Andy Meek Malco – installing a completely Malco perk, plus space for birth- in Oxford, Miss., that opened in theaters as needed.” [email protected] visible projection booth so audi- day parties, corporate rentals and October. Meanwhile, other cities About the extent to which ences can see the digital equip- worship space. The new space outside of Memphis will soon the company – which celebrates ment at work. also includes plenty of comforts join Olive Branch and Oxford in its 100th anniversary in 2015 – is emphis-based Malco The lobby includes a custom- like oversized luxury seats, state- getting new Malco cinemas. New looking to expand into other Theatres has raised designed water wall, skylights of-the-art Dolby 7.1 digital sur- facilities are planned for Gon- markets, Scott said Malco is look- M the curtains on a and a cinema lounge complete round sound and 3-D projection, zales, La.; Winchester, Ky.; and ing for opportunities within a new 12-screen cinema in Olive with a fireplace and sitting area. wall-to-wall curved screens and a Millington and Jackson, Tenn. 500-mile radius to allow for close Branch, as the company con- Some of the touches are becom- video game arcade. Those are just the locations supervision of those locations’ tinues to push deeper into new ing more commonplace, like the An expanded concession that company is willing to an- operations. Malco is a fourth- markets while at the same time lobby kiosks that allow customers menu will include traditional nounce now. Other unannounced generation family-owned and investing in its existing proper- to avoid waiting in lines and to movie theater fare like fresh locations also are in the pipeline. operated business that runs more ties. The Olive Branch theater either buy tickets directly from Orville Redenbacher popcorn, It’s not just opening the doors than 330 movie screens at 31 opened Friday, Dec. 20, at 6430 the kiosk or buy tickets online candy, nachos and pretzels, in at new locations that character- locations across the Mid-South. Goodman Road, greeting movie- and pick them up at the kiosk. addition to Pronto Pups, chicken izes Malco’s growth activity and The company also has bowling goers with a range of amenities. The cinema also will offer tenders and more. future plans. The company also is and family entertainment centers One of them is a design first for reloadable gift cards, a common Malco executive vice presi- focused on giving makeovers to in Louisiana.

Financial Services Wunderlich Caps 2013 With Big Investment

Andy Meek that secured a $40 million equity capital Wunderlich himself said about the because of the deal. [email protected] investment for Wunderlich. deal, “A capital commitment from an For context about the deal, one The firm is poised to expand several investor as highly regarded as Altamont investment professional told The Daily n October, Wunderlich Securities divisions – private client wealth manage- truly validates the growth opportunity we News it makes sense and is a win for Inc. CEO Gary Wunderlich traveled ment, investment banking and equity see before us.” Wunderlich, because “in the independent I to Washington to testify in front of and fixed income capital markets – as a In a statement about the deal with broker-dealer business, scale is essential a congressional panel about promot- result of the $40 million investment from Wunderlich, Altamont managing director to success and survival. Altamont’s capi- ing capital formation and job creation San Francisco Bay area-based Altamont Keoni Schwartz described an “impressive tal and credibility will enable Wunderlich on behalf of the Securities Industry and Capital Partners and members of Wun- trajectory” at the Memphis company and to scale significantly.” Financial Markets Association. derlich’s management team. said it possessed a “high-quality manage- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc. served His testimony, organized on short Altamont invests in middle-market ment team and exceptional platform.” as Wunderlich’s exclusive financial ad- notice, was part of an active year for businesses, and its principals have Schwartz added that Altamont an- viser for the deal. Wunderlich’s Memphis-based full-service worked with businesses across industry ticipates bringing more resources and In October, meanwhile, Wunderlich brokerage firm. sectors including financial services, in- industry expertise to bear to help Wun- added five equity capital markets profes- Over the past 12 months, the firm ex- dustrials and health care, among others. derlich’s management continue grow- sionals to its ranks. This summer, the firm panded its equity capital markets division A Wunderlich spokesman said the invest- ing the company. Among the expected named a new director of equity capital more than once, added financial advisers ment is not a prelude to a merger and benefits from Wunderlich’s side, the firm markets and added four professionals to in several cities and reached a deal with a that Altamont will be a minority owner of expects its retail financial adviser group California-based private investment firm Wunderlich. especially to see growth in the near future wunderlich continued on P23 www.thememphisnews.com December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014, 2013 17

SMALL-BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Does Your College Student Understand Debt?

Ray’s Take Too many of us Worksite Consultants Preps are sending our kids to college with no understanding of how to handle – or ray & dana Brandon Employees for Job Rigors rays of wisdom better yet avoid – debt. A recent survey revealed that while 70 percent of undergrads had credit Richard J. Alley cards, fewer than 10 percent paid them off in Special to The Memphis News full each month. Even worse, a mere 14 per- cent knew what their interest rate was! n an industrial park in Southeast Consider that the average credit card Memphis is a facility that can best debt for college students is over $3,000, and I be described as an “adult jungle that’s on top of student loans that average gym.” more than $30,000. That’s a significant Among warehouses, 18-wheelers financial headwind for these kids before they and office space is the home of Work- even start their independent lives. A tougher site Consultants. With its 3,000 square job market makes this handicap even more feet of ladders and ramps, boxes and difficult. weights of all measure, owner Denise The recent economic downturn has re- Higdon and her team put the employees duced credit card use by college kids some- of some of the area’s largest companies what – they’re turning more to debit cards. through their paces. However, they still need to understand how “Our goal is to help employers their cards – credit or debit – work, what the effectively place and maintain their em- interest rates are and what financial penalties ployees in positions that they can safely they may incur for overdrawing/spending or perform,” Higdon said. late/missed payments. They need to learn She conducts physical capabilities Jetry "Jet" McNeal undergoes physical testing under the supervision of these things before credit card offers arrive at testing and fitness for duty testing on Worksite Consultants occupational therapist David Brick. (Memphis News/Andrew J. Breig) their college dorm rooms. those who will be expected to climb Most kids see these transactions as a stairs or vertical ladders, push or pull quick swipe of the card and you leave with product, lift packages or maneuver a them.” more legally defensible,” she said. dolly. She counts among her clients the The benefits for clients may best be whatever you want. They rarely see the bill Higdon, an occupational therapist likes of Hardin’s Sysco Food Services, seen in what is unseen. By preventing paying part of the transaction. While your kids trained at the University of Tennessee Barnhart Crane & Rigging, Ozark Motor injury, whether sudden or repetitive, are still in high school, explain the intricacies Health Science Center, was doing train- Lines, Kroger and AS Barboro distribu- an employer is saving money on cost of of credit and debit cards to them and con- ing and injury prevention for a com- tors. missed work and health care. sider giving them a card-wielding experience pany when she found herself laid off She was going into the businesses “They take it for an expense,” you can supervise. There are secured credit and pregnant with her son. When she and working onsite – Sysco had a space Higdon said. “If they hire someone who cards and co-signer cards that involve you told her customers she wouldn’t be with for her that was little more than a closet can’t physically do that job and they do in the credit decisions – for better or worse. them any longer, they told her, “‘Well – until she finally crunched the num- get hurt, then they end up paying 10 This gives you an opportunity to supervise what if we write you a check, will you bers and realized her own space made times more on the back-end.” the experience and will help your kid build the just keep doing what you’re doing?’ So better financial sense. Worksite Consul- Higdon even allows that, if she credit rating needed to rent an apartment or that was really how it started.” tants, as a fully formed business, began weren’t preventing and, instead, treating buy a car later. It was 1999, and work continued in 2001. the injured as therapists, “we would When you know your credit is on the line that way for a while, in this freelance Testing by the crew of six is based on make a lot more money.” But, she said, as well as your child’s, that’s a powerful incen- model of injury prevention. job analysis. Higdon will go out to the “the concept of keeping people well has tive to make sure your kid understands the “I accidentally started a business,” worksite and measure what people have always been a passion for me.” repercussions of every credit purchase they she said. “Our customers started this to lift, push or pull, what the forces are, The job “is really fun” and Higdon make, both when the bill comes due and in business for me, really. We have some the reach ranges or climbing ranges in has found herself in places she never the long term. loyal customers who really saw the the case of stairs and ladders, and create thought she would, she says, and that benefit of some of the things that we a test within the “adult jungle gym,” there are “a lot of interesting jobs out Dana’s Take had been doing and just allowed me an as Higdon calls it, that simulates what The come-ons for credit cards can be opportunity to continue to do that with they’ll have to do. “It helps the test to be worksite continued on P23 really sweet – especially to the ears of a cash- strapped college student: no annual fee the first year, no interest for the first six months or more, maybe even an account credit just for signing up and using that card for the first time. Which college student wouldn’t want to be able to use someone else’s money in order to buy that emergency pizza or concert tickets? With no interest, there’s no incentive to pay the balance in full. Optimistic college students believe the money will come in later to cover everything. Except it doesn’t. Sooner than expected, that credit card Midtown 2000 Union Avenue interest-free honeymoon expires, and your 901-272-7300 college student is facing horrendous interest Downtown rates. So when you’re teaching them about 50 North Front Street 901-432-7300 the proper use of credit cards, make sure

East Memphis they’re well aware of the dangerous seduction 510 South Mendenhall Road of credit card companies – and avoid them 901-888-2265 like the plague. cbtcnet.com 18 December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014 www.thememphisnews.com

Law & The Courts Rape Kit Backlog Suit Shifts Questions

Bill Dries [email protected]

ince August, Memphis When the council focused answers, not only about how it City Council members its attention on the problem happened but what the proce- S have been reviewing the in August, the first committee dures were for handling the rape numbers. Asking questions about session included plenty of ques- kits and who was responsible for them. Verifying them. Categoriz- tions about how this could have enforcing those procedures. ing them. happened. Armstrong told council It is the other numbers discus- Council member Janis Ful- members last week he will need sion at City Hall these days – the lilove was aggressive in her ques- an additional $396,000 or will one about how many rape kits city tioning about who specifically have to find that amount within agencies took on sexual assault was responsible. She pushed his existing division budget just victims that the Memphis Police Memphis Police Director Toney to address further processing of Department never processed Armstrong for answers, while the initial group. over a period of approximately 30 acknowledging that the problem The backlog, according to years. began long before he became Armstrong, stands at more than And with the filing of a lawsuit Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong had found two police director. Armstrong re- 12,000, with an initial batch of Friday, Dec. 20, in the U.S. District more locations with dozens of unprocessed rape kits at peatedly said he didn’t know. The 1,600 still being processed. He Court for the Western District year's end. And the backlog, estimated by Armstrong at council’s discussion shifted to is putting them in groups of 400 of Tennessee, there will almost approximately 12,000, prompted a federal lawsuit against how to clear the backlog. each, with the idea that that is certainly be new numbers to the city of Memphis by a woman sexually assaulted in 2001 In August, Armstrong wasn’t about as many as multiple inde- come. And there will be renewed whose rape kit was among those not tested.. (Memphis News/File Photo) making even a general estimate pendent labs can each handle. questions that have taken a back on the number of rape kits, put- So far, three-fourths of the seat at City Hall to the details of ting it at “several thousand.” kits that have been processed clearing the backlog. how many showed indications indications have been found of As the lawsuit gets into the have shown some kind of results The lawsuit filed by a Jane Doe of enough evidence to warrant how long clearing the backlog discovery stage, he and other that require additional process- sexual assault victim from 2001 further testing. will take and how much it will top police brass will be pushed ing. That’s more than Armstrong against the city of Memphis is It’s also where the first public cost the city. for more specific and definitive initially estimated. about how it happened. The premise of the lawsuit is that it was no accident or mistake. The lawsuit, filed by attorney Robert Spence, alleges Memphis memphis Law Talk Police Department brass knew Jane Doe’s rape kit – and maybe as many as 15,000 others – were not being tested and that the practice Wyatt Tarrant & Combs’ Harkavy was “ratified by multiple policy- makers within the city of Mem- phis Police Department.” Happy Mixing Business With Law “Defendant has a history of discriminating against females,” the lawsuit continues. “Defendant Richard J. Alley president of business development. In that treats domestic violence abuse Special to The Memphis News capacity, he helped facilitate the sale of reports from women with less pri- the company a couple of years later to Salt ority than other crimes not involv- ee Harkavy, partner with Wyatt Tar- Lake City-based Extra Space Storage. He ing women reporting domestic rant & Combs LLP, had a dream to was asked to stay on in the same role and violence abuse.” L work in the world of business and to move to Utah. It also claims the city “knew finance, so the native Memphian pursued He stayed on for a year but, unhappy about the herein described con- and completed a Bachelor of Business Ad- with internal issues and looking to get duct and facilitated it, approved it, ministration in financing and accounting back to the South, he left and took some condoned it and/or turned a blind at the University of Michigan. time off to regroup and consider where he eye to it.” Though he comes from a family of at- wanted to be. The lawsuit alleges the lack of torneys, Harkavy had no plans to become “Memphis is where my heart is and I processing of the rape kits violates one himself, and no real course of action love Memphis and felt like it’s a great place the equal protection clause of the to see his business dreams realized after to raise a family.” U.S. Constitution, and it seeks graduation. It was 2006 and, though the recession class-action status for a group of He worked for Arthur Andersen and hadn’t yet hit, those who traveled in the victims that could number more interviewed with other agencies and firms, real estate world could see the writing on than 15,000. but along the way, some career advice the wall. The lawsuit’s estimate is based caught his eye. Harkavy “I was a little tentative about jumping on the number of sexual assault “I read an article that said that more into this business or that business because and rape victims who made CEOs of public companies have law de- mergers and acquisitions, and securities I felt like it was a very risky proposition reports to third-party agencies grees than any other graduate degree out for the next five years. given the economic factors I was aware during the time covered by the there,” Harkavy said. In 1998, client Storage USA asked him of,” Harkavy said. backlog, had rape kits done as To help him succeed in business, he to come into the acquisitions depart- Practicing law again seemed viable and part of their cases and who were knew he wanted a graduate degree and ment. It would mean leaving the practice he reached out to his old firm in the spring then turned over to police for decided the week before school began to of law to enter that world of business of 2007, and it readily took him back. further investigation. enter Vanderbilt University Law School. and finance. Though he loved the law, he Coming from a law office, he had taken The council committee ses- “I viewed it as an entry way into the jumped at the opportunity and soon tran- a unique perspective into the world of sions are the only consistent view business world for me,” he said. sitioned into running Capital Markets. corporate mergers and acquisitions. the public has had of the problem. Following graduation in 1993, he When GE Capital bought the company, “When I was doing an acquisition or Council members, early in their worked at Wyatt Tarrant in transactions, he was asked to stay on as the senior vice doing a capital market transaction, I knew discussions, called for monthly all sides of how those things worked, both progress reports on how many For more local and national news, visit www.memphisdailynews.com kits had been processed and harkavy continued on P23 www.thememphisnews.com December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014, 2013 19

Memphis standout Long Ago Inspiration Leads Jambor to Film Career

Richard J. Alley to Birmingham where he worked in film Festival in Bend, Ore. Special to The Memphis News editing and, with a friend, opened a shop The Indie Memphis Film Festival, in its to do offline digital editing. 10th year then, had just received funding “I got to be one of the main folks doing to hire its first full-time director and Jam- ike many children of the 1970s, Erik nonlinear digital stuff when it was first bor moved back south to take the position. Jambor’s interest in film began with coming out back in the day,” he said. “So “What Memphis had, and what the L scrolling words on the big screen: “A that was the world I lived in for a number Indie Memphis Film Festival angle was, long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away … .” of years, making commercials, focusing is what really appeals to me about film For Jambor, it wasn’t so far away in on high-end, image-based spots for banks festivals, their whole sense of community,” Birmingham, Ala., where he nurtured a and hospitals and things like that.” he said. “The city here provided things passion for film with a Super 8 video cam- The narrative world of film still tugged that I hadn’t been able to connect with in era in his backyard. at him, though, and Jambor made the the other markets, so I threw my hat in the More than the films, though, he rel- short film “Gamalost” for the expressed ring and sure enough ended up here.” ished the “making of” specials for that in- purpose of getting into film festivals. It was The festival had always been run with spirational film, “Star Wars” and for movies accepted into the 1996 Seattle Interna- volunteer power and still is to a large such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” tional Film Festival. extent. Jambor brought his experiences “Then it became more about, not The process of getting that film into Jambor in Birmingham and Bend to Memphis to just seeing movies, but making movies as festivals led him to attend other festivals build on the foundation already begun by something that could be a career,” he said. such as Sundance, which his film wasn’t what he had in his travels, Jambor and the film community here. “So I used to make stop motion films and in, though the experience would prove those friends started the Sidewalk Moving “The trick is always how do you get Super 8 films in my backyard with friends advantageous to his career. Picture Festival in 1999. people to understand what independent or with ‘Star Wars’ figures.” “I kept coming home with these stories “I basically switched from doing full- film is,” he said. O“ ur challenge was how He made films throughout his child- of these great films I saw,” he said. “My time, high-end commercial work to run- do we get more people to come and check hood, as he interned at a local production friends got fed up from me talking about ning a film festival that we knew nothing it out.” facility in high school, and then through them because, at the time, you would about,” he said. “We kind of created it from The festival has grown over the years. college where he was in the first film class never get to see those sorts of films.” scratch.” This year it was attended by crowds that started at Florida State University. In order to give his friends, and other He ran the festival for eight years and, After graduating in 1993, he returned regional film buffs, the opportunity to see in 2007, was hired to run the BendFilm jambor continued on P23

Government Norris Expects Maintenance of Effort for Pensions

Bill Dries [email protected]

ennessee Senate Republi- education requires local govern- “But we think, and the can leader Mark Norris of ments to maintain a certain level treasury department thinks, that T Collierville says whatever of local funding for public school moving in that direction without fix Memphis leaders come up districts that can only be lowered going all the way is sufficient to with for the city’s unfunded if school enrollment declines. right the ship of state,” he added. pension liability, the Tennessee There is a specific criteria for Wharton’s still-tentative General Assembly will probably determining if there has been a plan also includes a five-year still pass legislation dealing with decline and, if so, how much of a ramp-up from the current $20 the problem on a scale broader decline. million annual contribution the than Memphis. The term became popular city currently makes toward that And it will involve the use over the last five years since the liability to $100 million in annual of a term most of those outside Memphis City Council cut fund- funding over three decades. government associate with ing to Memphis City Schools in As Wharton rolls out the schools funding – “maintenance 2008. The school system then framework of a pension liability of effort.” sued over the education main- plan, he is also pursuing a plan “There will be legislation tenance of effort law and won for the city of Memphis to buy Norris requiring maintenance of effort in Chancery Court as well as on AutoZone Park that has been by municipalities and other local appeal. twice delayed by the City Coun- governments. I will sponsor that Norris commented the same the city’s new hires and unvested a hybrid plan blending parts of cil. The plan is due back before legislation at the request of the week that Memphis Mayor A C city employees on the job for less both and distinguishing between the council at its first meeting of treasurer,” Norris said on the Wharton Jr. took his preliminary than 10 years. vested and unvested employees. 2014. WKNO-TV program “Behind The plan for funding the city’s un- The change, which would “You didn’t hear a great hue Some on the council say Headlines.” “What we need to do funded pension liability for the exempt already retired city and cry about it. There was a the combination demonstrates is instill discipline in all of these first public discussions with the employees and those vested in lot of effort that went into it in the administration isn’t serious local governments. It’s not just Memphis City Council. the existing plan with 10 or more terms of planning and work- about setting budget and fund- about Memphis. But Memphis Wharton’s administration years of service with the city, ing with different constituent ing priorities. being one of our big cities with a puts the liability at more than would be from a defined benefits groups,” Norris said of the state “It’s going to be for them big problem has got to take some $700 million. Leaders of the city’s plan to a defined contribution plan. “Some in the private sector to decide how the debt service big steps.” municipal unions, led by the plan similar to a 401(k) plan. here locally think that our gov- works. … I understand they are The program, hosted by Eric Memphis Fire Fighters Associa- “It’s the only thing to do. ernment should go further – no saying it basically pays for itself,” Barnes, publisher of The Daily tion, put the amount at less than That’s the direction you have hybrid plan about it – just go all Norris said of the ballpark deal, News, can be seen on The Daily half of Wharton’s estimate. to move. The question is how the way to defined contribu- which also involves the St. Louis News Video page, video.mem- Wharton is expected to re- far you go beyond that,” Norris tions.” Cardinals buying the Memphis phisdailynews.com. quest the first in a series of coun- said, pointing out that the state In the case of the state, Norris Redbirds franchise. “There’s a lot The state’s maintenance of cil votes in February or March in 2013 changed its own pen- said, “for a variety of reasons, in the mix. Where they separate effort requirement for public on changing pension benefits for sion plan for state employees to that’s probably not practical.” these projects out, I don’t know.” 20 December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014 www.thememphisnews.com

Keeping Up Job Newsmakers Search During Lindow Rejoins Holidays The Centre Group Now’s the time to get started on your resolution to Kate Simone find a new job in the new year. [email protected] The holidays are the perfect time to begin your search. Yes, many HR depart- ments are on Tracy Lindow has rejoined The Centre Group human vacation and Angela Copeland resources firm as a senior consultant following several hiring appears Career Corner years in Germany. As a senior consultant, Lindow will to halt. But, it’s a great time for you to lay the foundation to help organizations improve their bottom line through stand out in 2014. human asset development by leveraging compensations First, you should revise your resume. Up- strategies, executive search, employee attitude research date it to include your professional accom- and leadership skills development. plishments from 2013 such as a project you just completed or a promotion you received. If you’ve served on nonprofit boards or have Hometown: Germantown Activities you enjoy outside volunteer experience, include it. It paints a of work: Group fitness, reading, fuller picture of you as a person. This can Experience: Lindow is a seasoned watching my children play sports be helpful when you meet with someone human resources professional with who may not relate to your industry specific extensive experience as a generalist. What talent do you wish you expertise. Prior to consulting, she held leader- had? I wish I had the innate ability You will also want to update your cover ship positions in health care, manu- to paint and create works of art. facturing and insurance/financial letter and LinkedIn profile. The best part services companies. Lindow was the Who has had the greatest in- about updating your LinkedIn profile during Lindow director of human resources for a na- fluence on you and why? I was the holidays is that your boss and coworkers tional behavioral health care chain, raised by two wonderful mentors, est accomplishment? Personally, are less likely to notice changes that may tip where she was responsible for em- my parents, Clyde and Barbara Bal- my greatest accomplishment is suc- them off that you’re looking. ployee relations, staff training and lard. My mother spent her adult life cessfully orchestrating the overseas Next, move on to your biggest oppor- development, and compensation/ fighting a medical battle with mul- move of my family for an expatriate tunity: networking. Holiday parties are an benefit administration. tiple sclerosis. She taught me how to work assignment and then returning ideal way to reconnect with friends and col- deal with life’s obstacles with a posi- with very few hiccups. leagues. Learn about what they’ve been up Family: Married to Mark Lindow. tive outlook. My father is a man of in- to this year, and share the latest on your life Three children: Jake, 15; Caleb, 12; tegrity with a heart of gold. Together What do you most enjoy about and career. Make sure to dress appropriately and Anna Claire, 8. they taught me to value education your work? I thoroughly enjoy the and keep indulgences in holiday spirits to a and to work hard. variety of my work. Each day is filled minimum. Favorite quote: “The Serenity with the HR projects of our different If you have the chance, hint at your future Prayer” by Reinhold Niebuhr. “God What led you back to The Centre client organizations. I might facilitate goal of finding a new opportunity. With closer grant me the serenity to accept the Group HR? After a leave of absence a training program, work on a policy friends, you can be more direct in your ap- things I cannot change; courage to due to my husband’s job in Ger- manual, conduct an HR audit and proach. Have discretion however and realize change the things I can; and wisdom many, I was eager to return to the manage an opinion survey all in the that it’s easy for others to pick up on your to know the difference.” firm. I feel privileged to work with the same workweek. conversation in this environment. The last professionals of The Centre Group thing you want is for your current employer Favorite movie: “The Blind Side” HR, who always invest their time to If you could give one piece of ad- to get wind that you’re looking for a new job. understand the unique environment vice to young people, what would Be sure to exchange business cards. Af- The sports team(s) you root for: of each client and recommend solu- it be? Strive to be a lifelong learner. ter the party, follow up with your contacts via Memphis Grizzlies, St. George’s Gry- tions tailored for the circumstances. If you aren’t growing your skills, you email and ask to set up a time to connect via phons will stagnate and eventually become the phone or over a coffee. You will find that What do you consider your great- obsolete. although many folks are out of town near the end of December, they will gladly schedule a time to catch up when they return. This will put you before everyone else on their 2014 Leslie Phillips has joined formerly served as a neurolo- custom homebuilding firm. sen for his contributions to Dunavant Global Logistics gist with the Wesley Neurol- pattern-based computation calendar. Group as director of busi- ogy Clinic. Karolina Grabowicz has on large-scale networks and The bottom line is to keep pushing ahead ness development. Phillips joined Mercer Capital as a random graphs. on your search, even during the holidays. has more than a decade of Dana Wilson has been pro- financial analyst. Grabowicz, Updating your resume, cover letter and experience in logistics and moted to vice president of a certified public accountant, LinkedIn profile now will prepare you for transportation, most recently BRIDGES’ Bridge Builders most recently served as an interviews next year. When the holidays wind serving as an account man- program. Wilson has worked audit and assurance services down and managers are ready to get serious ager and sales representative at BRIDGES since 2008, most senior auditor at Ernst & at C.H. Robinson. recently as director of strate- Young. with hiring, you will be ahead of your com- gic initiatives. Staci Franklin petition. In fact, you will already have phone has joined BRIDGES as vice calls and coffee meetings set up. president of communica- Phillips For most candidates, a successful job tions. She previously served search is built on preparation and network- as the executive director of Dr. Richard W. Phillips, ing – both of which are at your fingertips communications and broad- president of Southern Col- during this holiday season. cast services for Memphis lege of Optometry, has been City Schools. appointed to the board of Kumar Kozma trustees at Milligan College Angela Copeland is CEO/founder of Alex Wellford has joined in Milligan College, Tenn. Copeland Coaching, www.CopelandCoach- Dr. John D. Brophy, Dr. RKA Construction as project Dr. Robert Kozma, First Phillips graduated from Mil- ing.com. You can follow Copeland Coaching LaVerne R. Lovell and Dr. manager. Wellford, who was Tennessee Professor of Math- ligan in 1974. on Twitter (@CopelandCoach) and Facebook Vishad Kumar have joined previously a contractor with ematics at the University of Semmes-Murphey Clinic. Hood & Wellford Construc- Memphis, has been named Dr. Michael H. DeShazo is (Facebook.com/CopelandCoaching). Brophy and Lovell are former tion Inc., will oversee day-to- a fellow of the Institute of retiring from Semmes-Mur- principals in Brophy & Lovell day operations and manage Electrical and Electronics phey Clinic, where he has Neurosurgical Clinic. Kumar residential projects at the Engineers. Kozma was cho- been an associate since 1977. www.thememphisnews.com December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014, 2013 21

Nonprofit Sector Real Estate & Development Lakeland Seeks Marketing Makeover Outlet Mall Two nonprofits win services from Obsidian PR Revival

Amos Maki [email protected]

fficials in Lakeland are hopeful that a long-planned redevel- Oopment of the old Lakeland Factory Outlet Mall site could finally become a reality. The Lakeland Board of Commissioners recently passed a resolution expressing support for the project, including asking city staff to explore possible incentives that could get the project off the drawing board and into development. The mall is crucial to Lakeland, the small but rapidly growing Memphis suburb. The mall gradually emptied out, with tenants leaving around 2008 and 2009. From time to time, a tenant will open a temporary, pop-up store there. With the mall remaining almost empty, residents lost a local place to shop, and Lakeland lost a major source of sales tax revenues generated at the property. “It’s very important,” said J. Higbee, interim city manager for Lakeland. “It Members of PRIZM Ensemble, left, and West Tennessee Veterans Home, right, will receive pro bono PR assistance from was at one time the single largest sales Obsidian Public Relations, center. (Memphis News/Andrew J. Breig) tax generator in the city, and it’s missed by the people who enjoyed shopping there as well. We all hope the vision the owner has cast, which is a very nice, Andy Meek [email protected] upscale outlet mall, will come back in full force and be even better than it was before, and that’s what we’re going for wo Memphis-area nonprofits are ing with Obsidian as one of the winners of now.” six months away from a 180-degree Obsidian’s PR 180 initiative,” said Lecolion Higbee just began exploring what T turnaround in their respective Washington Jr., PRIZM Chamber Music incentives, if any, Lakeland could offer public relations efforts. Festival founder and director and assis- to bring the 34-acre site back to life. West Tennessee Veterans Home and tant professor of bassoon at the Univer- “If it’s possible to put a package the PRIZM Ensemble music group have sity of Memphis. “It’s wonderful to know together that helps them get to where won six months of free PR and marketing Participants nominate that there are companies like Obsidian they want to go, we would like to help services from Obsidian Public Relations themselves, and we do that that show a commitment to supporting them do it,” said Higbee, who added as part of the firm’s yearly PR 180 project. so that they already know nonprofits in Memphis, and we’re blessed that any incentives would have to ap- The project’s goal is simple: At the end of what kinds of services and to be working with them. We look forward proved by commissioners. the period, Obsidian will have helped two help they need.” to giving our community an opportunity Lakeland Mayor Wyatt Bunker said nonprofits achieve a 180-degree improve- to learn more about what the PRIZM one financing method could include ment toward marketing and publicity –Kerri“ Guyton Ensemble has to share.” the use of tax increment financing success. West Tennessee Veterans Home is (TIF), a public financing method that Obsidian takes its pro bono work looking for help communicating its mis- is used as a subsidy for redevelopment, through the initiative seriously. The win- sion of building a home that provides infrastructure and other community- ners are treated like any other client of nomination and telling us, ‘We think this veterans with long-term care and rehabili- improvement projects. New revenues Obsidian, the roster of which includes would be a great group for this.’ tation services. According to group presi- derived from the project can be spent Gold Strike Casino Resort, Kroger Delta “And we treat the winners like our dent Holly Swogger, $23 million in local on public works projects or given as Division and Southern College of Optom- other clients. We do a communications funding and 25 acres of land are needed subsidies to encourage private develop- etry. analysis with them in the beginning and for the project. ment. Both winning organizations get about lay out a strategic plan, and they get re- “When we say we want to build a vet- California-based Gilad Develop- 180 days’ worth of marketing services ported to monthly with ongoing meetings. erans home, most people misunderstand, ment Inc. acquired the property in based on each group’s needs. The previous Some of them are surprised and think this and the majority believe we already have 2005, and the latest plans include winners of the initiative, announced this was going to be a side project for us, but one,” Swogger said. “The veterans home razing the main outlet mall building, time last year, were the Fire Museum of no – they get added to our roster. And we’ll that is needed is a highly skilled nurs- replacing it with several smaller struc- Memphis and The Blues Foundation. do this again next year.” ing facility that is dedicated to providing tures and renovating the annex build- To choose the winners, Obsidian asked Obsidian, she added, wants the project veterans with the long-term care and ing for a project called Lakeland Grand this month for nominations from non- to be seen as something nonprofits can rehabilitation services they have earned Outlet. The development company’s profits. From that pool, the public voted look forward to every year. The firm got and deserve. proposed site plan for the project was on who the winners should be via Obsid- more than 1,700 votes over two rounds of “There’s no such facility in Shelby, approved by the Lakeland Municipal ian’s Facebook page. voting, and representatives of both win- Fayette or Tipton counties. The closest one Planning Commission this summer, but “Participants nominate themselves, ning institutions had similar responses. is in Humboldt, 100 miles away. Our area the redevelopment project has faced and we do that purposely so that they Leaders of both groups said they has the largest number of veterans in the several hurdles in the past. already know what kinds of services and were lucky and feel that Obsidian’s help state of Tennessee, and we believe Obsid- In 2009, Gilad shelved a previous help they need,” said Kerri Guyton, Obsid- can elevate work that each group sees as ian can help us deliver the proper message renovation plan, which included rede- ian’s director of client services. “So, it’s important. to the business and general community signing the property with an Americana not a supporter surprising them with a “We are extremely excited to be work- and help generate the necessary support.” theme. 22 December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014 www.thememphisnews.com

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wunderlich continued from P16 research analysts cover more than 250 force.” This is important information for Wyatt Tarrant, a place that feels like home companies. employers especially as baby boomers age, with a “culture that is very friendly and the equity capital markets division. Wunderlich’s fixed income capital many staying in the workforce longer and warm, and the people care about each The new arrivals came to Wunderlich markets unit, meanwhile, has grown to their safety and productivity a concern. other and all get along really well.” from firms like Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. more than 75 sales and trading profes- It isn’t only physical labor Worksite He enjoys the responsibility of work- and Sanders Morris Harris. sions, mainly based in New York and New Consultants deals with. There is also the ing with clients that he admires and In August, Wunderlich was one of sev- Jersey. issue of back care for those in white-collar respects. eral Memphis companies that made Inc. office jobs and their posturing and ergo- Harkavy and wife, Laura, have two Magazine’s 2013 Inc. 5000 list, an annual nomic concentration. Higdon develops children – Ethan, 14, and Emily, 13 – and list of the fastest-growing privately held stretching programs to be done through- his faith informs much of his civic work worksite continued from P17 companies in the U.S. Wunderlich, which out the day to keep employees flexible and outside of the firm. He is president of the has 29 offices in 16 states with more than abs stable for longer bouts of deskwork. board for the Memphis Jewish Federation, 450 professionals, has made that list for there.” “It’s never the same day twice,” she is past chair of the Youth Sports Com- each of the past four years. She’s worked with barge companies, a said. “It’s nice to be able to go out and mittee for the Memphis Jewish Commu- Also around that time, Wunderlich safety-conscious industry with employees feel like you’re helping people because, nity Center, and past board member of sponsored “The Crossroads of Memory: who live for weeks at a time isolated and ultimately, we want to see people remain the Memphis Jewish Home and Anshei Carroll Cloar and the American South” in close quarters, and who have to get into gainfully employed, but safely employed.” Sphard-Beth El Emeth Synagogue. at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, tight spots while on the job. For Barnhart an exhibit featuring Carroll Cloar’s art Crane, a national concern based in Mem- that ran through mid-September. A few phis, Higdon and her team have produced months before that, Wunderlich added job-specific tests and coordinated with harkavy continued from P18 jambor continued from P19 financial advisers in Memphis, Houston clinics around the country to administer and Dallas. them and send the data back to her for the business side and the legal side, hav- walked from Playhouse on the Square to Wunderlich’s equity capital markets analysis. ing a legal understanding of the detail Malco’s Studio on the Square and with division was set up in 2008 and today She’s created a database with trackable of what goes into a transaction and the outdoor showings projected onto a large has more than 90 professionals, includ- metrics to provide customers with “a vision issues that go into it,” he said. screen in the lot to the north of the new ing 20 investment bankers. The division’s of the physical capabilities of their work- When it came time to return to the parking garage in Overton Square. It was briefs and motions of the legal trade, the culmination for Jambor, as is every Harkavy took with him the understanding festival, of days spent putting out calls that “unless you’re in a regulatory field … for entries, screenings, planning, wooing there aren’t any, quote, legal issues. Law- sponsors and members, and produc- Emphasis Issues yers like to say that a lot, but there really ing events such as the film component aren’t,” he said. “Every issue is a business of Memphis in May and an outdoor film issue because when you’re doing a deal, series at the Levitt Shell. all the lawyer’s doing is helping you deal Through it all, there is a great satisfac- What’s ComingUp with the allocation for risk.” tion in helping burgeoning filmmakers His clients now consist of locally and witnessing where the next generation based companies with national inter- of film buffs might lead the indie offer- JANUARY ests. When the economy took a dive, his ings. And, Jambor has hopes of returning 10 workload didn’t necessarily go with it, but to a position behind the camera to put his EDUCATION merely changed the transactional focus. knowledge of favorites such as “Citizen “A lot of factors made it difficult for Kane,” the films of the Cohen Brothers JANUARY 24 deals to get done in that 2007-2008, and those of the 1970s to use. DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS period,” Harkavy said. “So there was “It’s been very exciting just to be able somewhat of a slowdown, but more of to curate the work of other filmmakers For information about advertising in these upcoming issues, a retrenching” as he helped business and then see those guys grow,” he said, contact your account executive or Leah Sansing at 901-528-5270 owners reinvest in and recapitalize their adding, “I’m sure at some point I’ll put or [email protected] businesses. something together, I’m always jotting Harkavy is happy to be back with down ideas.” 24 December 27, 20132013-January - January 2, 2, 2014 2014 www.thememphisnews.com

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Foreclosure Notices minutes West a distance of 258.37 REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS REGISTER’S OFFICE IN DEED BOOK One Alliance Center, 4th Floor feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 89; NOMINEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE, 271 PAGE 144. 3500 Lenox Road Madison County thence South 74 degrees 2 minutes A VIRGINIA CORPORATION (Lender), BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED Atlanta, GA 30326 West with the South line of Lot 89; securing the Note/indebtedness therein TO MINNIE P. ANDERSON AND JAMES (866) 357-8501 thence South 74 degrees 2 minutes described, the entire Note/indebted- W. ANDERSON BY DEED RECORDED ON File #: 019414 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE West with the South line of Lot 89 a ness having been declared in default JUNE 21, 1972, IN DEED BOOK 274, Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2013 Fin11674 WHEREAS, default has occurred in the distance of 223.00 feet to a point in and immediately due and payable by the PAGE 235, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE performance of the covenants, terms, the East margin of Burning Tree Cove; lawful owner and holder thereof. OF MADISON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note thence South with the East margin 21 ASSET MANAGEMENT HOLDING, LLC SAID JAMES W. ANDERSON CONVEYED WHEREAS, default has occurred in the dated December 12, 2008, and the of Burning Tree Cove a distance of (Holder), now being the present owner/ HIS ONE-HALF INTEREST IN AND TO THE performance of the covenants, terms, Deed of Trust of even date securing 156.41 feet, being Lot 90, Section II holder of said indebtedness, has now SUBJECT PROPERTY TO MINNIE P. AN- and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note the same, recorded January 8, 2009, at of The Timbers Development, platted requested that foreclosure proceed- DERSON BY DEED RECORDED ON MAY dated November 9, 2009, and the Book T1848, Page 1696 in Office of the as aforesaid. ings be instituted, and said Holder 24, 1974, IN DEED BOOK 302, PAGE Deed of Trust of even date securing the Register of Deeds for Madison County, ALSO KNOWN AS: 12 Burning Tree has appointed the firm listed below as 14, IN SAID REGISTER’S OFFICE. same, recorded November 13, 2009, at Tennessee, executed by John Edward Cove, Jackson, Tennessee 38305 Successor Trustee under said Deed of For informational purposes only, this Book T1871, Page 627 in Office of the Lincoln Dianne L. Lincoln John Edward This sale is subject to all matters Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in property is commonly known as 89 Al- Register of Deeds for Madison County, Lincoln and Dianne L. Lincoln, conveying shown on any applicable recorded plat; the aforesaid records, to serve in the pine Cove, Jackson, TN 38301, Parcel Tennessee, executed by Larry L. Curlin certain property therein described to any unpaid taxes; any restrictive cov- place and stead of the aforementioned ID 078C E 013.00. and Sandra G. Curlin, conveying certain Gail C. Victory as Trustee for Mortgage enants, easements, or setback lines Trustee. The property shall be free from all right property therein described to Pettigrew Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., that may be applicable; any statutory NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor and equity of redemption, statutory or Law Firm as Trustee for Mortgage Elec- as nominee for Plaza Home Mortgage, rights of redemption of any governmental Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, tronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Inc., its successors and assigns; and agency, state or federal; any prior liens to said Deed of Trust, having been elective share, and all other exemptions nominee for Assurity Financial Services, the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, or encumbrances as well as any priority requested by the Holder so to do, and that are expressly waived in said Deed of LLC, its successors and assigns.; and P.L.L.C., having been appointed Suc- created by a fixture filing; and to any by virtue of the authority and power Trust, and the title is believed to be good, the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, cessor Trustee. matter that an accurate survey of the vested in said Successor Trustee by but the Successor Trustee will sell and P.L.L.C., having been appointed Suc- NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby premises might disclose. In addition, the said Deed of Trust, will on January 07, convey only as Successor Trustee, “as cessor Trustee. given that the entire indebtedness has following parties may claim an interest 2014 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and is” and “where is” and without covenants NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby been declared due and payable; and in the above-referenced property: John customary location at the Madison of seizin or warranties of title. given that the entire indebtedness has that an agent of Wilson & Associates, Edward Lincoln; Dianne L. Lincoln; John County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at Listing of Subordinate Lienholders: been declared due and payable; and P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by Edward Lincoln; Dianne L. Lincoln; public outcry to the highest bidder for The City of Jackson, a Tennessee. that an agent of Wilson & Associates, virtue of the power, duty, and author- American Express Centurion Bank cash (or credit upon the indebtedness Municipal Corporation P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue ity vested in and imposed upon said The sale held pursuant to this Notice secured if the lawful owner and holder Listing of Other Interested Parties: of the power, duty, and authority vested Successor Trustee will, on January 9, may be rescinded at the Successor thereof is the successful purchaser), the N/A in and imposed upon said Successor 2014 on or about 11:00 A.M., at the Trustee’s option at any time. The right following-described property: This sale is subject to liens; easements; Trustee will, on February 13, 2014 on Madison County Courthouse, Jack- is reserved to adjourn the day of the BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE encumbrances; property taxes; rights of or about 10:00 A.M., at the Madison son, Tennessee, offer for sale certain sale to another day, time, and place NORTH MARGIN OF ALPINE STREET, redemption of taxing entities; all mat- County Courthouse, Jackson, Ten- property hereinafter described to the certain without further publication, upon SAID PIN BEING AT THE SOUTHEAST ters shown on any recorded plan(s) or nessee, offer for sale certain property highest bidder FOR certified funds paid announcement at the time and place CORNER OF LOT NO. 29; RUNS THENCE plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive hereinafter described to the highest at the conclusion of the sale, or credit for the sale set forth above. W&A No. WITH THE EAST LINE OF LOT NO. 29 covenants, easements or setback lines bidder FOR certified funds paid at the bid from a bank or other lending entity 700-236546 NORTH 02 DEGREES 30 MINUTES that may be applicable; any statutory conclusion of the sale, or credit bid pre-approved by the successor trustee. DATED December 5, 2013 EAST 102.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, rights of redemption of any governmental from a bank or other lending entity pre- The sale is free from all exemptions, WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. agency, state or federal; any prior liens approved by the successor trustee. The which are expressly waived in the Deed Successor Trustee 29; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 30 or encumbrances as well as any priority sale is free from all exemptions, which of Trust, said property being real estate FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW. MINUTES EAST 146.00 FEET TO AN IRON created by a fixture filing; any matter that are expressly waived in the Deed of situated in Madison County, Tennessee, MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. PIN, THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT an accurate survey of the premises might Trust, said property being real estate and being more particularly described COM NO. 31; THENCE WITH THE WEST LINE disclose; and other matters which are situated in Madison County, Tennessee, as follows: Dec. 13, 20, 27, 2013 Fin11673 OF LOT NO. 31 SOUTH 49 DEGREES prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid and being more particularly described That certain Lot or parcel of real 11 MINUTES WEST 164.00 FEET TO AN Deed of Trust. as follows: estate lying and being in the Third NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE IRON PIN, THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF If a high bidder fails to close a sale, This being Lot 93 of Country Chase De- Civil District, of Madison County, MADISON COUNTY, STATE OF TEN- LOT NO. 31, ALSO BEING IN THE NORTH the Successor Trustee shall have the velopment, Section I, a plat of which Tennessee, and more particularly NESSEE MARGIN OF ALPINE STREET; THENCE option of making the sale to the next appears of record in the Register’s described as follows; THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A WITH THE NORTH MARGIN OF ALPINE highest bidder. The sale held pursuant Office of Madison County, Tennessee Lying in The 3rd Civil District of DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED STREET FOLLOWING A CURVE HAVING to this Notice may be rescinded at in Plat Book 4, Page 364, reference to Madison County, Tennessee, begin- WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A RADIUS OF 40.00 FEET, A DISTANCE the Successor Trustee’s option at any which plat is made for a particular de- ning at a point in the East margin of Default has been made in the terms, OF 32.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THE time. The right is reserved to adjourn scription of said parcel of real estate Burning Tree Cove, said point is the conditions and payments provided for POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING LOT NO. the sale to another day, time and/or showing its location and the length Northwest corner of Lot 91 of The in that certain Deed of Trust dated June 30, SECTION II, OF THE FOREST HILLS place certain without further publication, and direction of boundary lines. Timbers Development, Section II as 15, 2001, of record in Deed Book / SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT upon announcement at the time and ALSO KNOWN AS: 14 Countryway Recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 208, Page Number T1303 / 159, Instrument BOOK 2, PAGE 193, IN THE REGISTER’S place for the sale set forth above, or at Drive, Jackson, Tennessee 38305- Register’s Office, Madison County, 11036, Register’s Office for Madison OFFICE OF MADISON COUNTY, TENNES- any date and time fixed by a preceding 9026 Tennessee; Thence South 89 degrees County, Tennessee, from Minnie P. SEE, AND BEING THE REAL ESTATE postponement. Alternatively, at its op- This sale is subject to all matters 23 minutes East with the North line Springfield (FKA Anderson) (Borrower) CONVEYED BY DEED OF MODERN MAID tion, Successor Trustee may give a new shown on any applicable recorded plat; of Lot 91 a distance of 333.73 feet to to PETTIGREW & CAMP (Trustee) for HOMES, INC. A TENNESSEE CORPORA- notice of sale. any unpaid taxes; any restrictive cov- a point; thence North 19 degrees 56 the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC TION, RECORDED IN THE AFORESAID Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC enants, easements, or setback lines www.thememphisnews.com DecemberDecember 27, 2013-January 27, 2013 - January 2, 2014, 2, 20142013 25

public notices that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental may be rescinded at the Successor that an agent of Wilson & Associates, Related Info rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens Trustee’s option at any time. The right P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority is reserved to adjourn the day of the of the power, duty, and authority vested Also read our daily edition, The Daily or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any sale to another day, time, and place in and imposed upon said Successor News, in print or online every business created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the certain without further publication, upon Trustee will, on February 19, 2014 on day for public notices for Memphis & matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the announcement at the time and place or about 10:00 A.M., at the Tipton Shelby County. premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest for the sale set forth above. W&A No. County Courthouse, Covington, Ten- Go to www.memphisdailynews.com or following parties may claim an interest in in the above-referenced property: Otis 1626-240288 nessee, offer for sale certain property call 683.NEWS for more information. the above-referenced property: Larry L. Harris; Sherry Douglas; Jackson Hous- DATED December 9, 2013 hereinafter described to the highest Curlin; Sandra G. Curlin; Gault Financial, ing Authority - Community Development WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., bidder FOR certified funds paid at the LLC assignee of HSBC/Orchard Bank Office; Capital One Bank (USA) NA; Successor Trustee conclusion of the sale, or credit bid The sale held pursuant to this Notice Velcoity Investments, LLC Assignee FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW. from a bank or other lending entity pre- may be rescinded at the Successor of Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. approved by the successor trustee. The Trustee’s option at any time. The right The sale held pursuant to this Notice COM sale is free from all exemptions, which is reserved to adjourn the day of the may be rescinded at the Successor Dec. 20, 27, 2013 Jan. 3, 2014 Fin11676 are expressly waived in the Deed of sale to another day, time, and place Trustee’s option at any time. The right Trust, said property being real estate or encumbrances as well as any priority certain without further publication, upon is reserved to adjourn the day of the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, created by a fixture filing; and to any announcement at the time and place sale to another day, time, and place WHEREAS, default has occurred in the and being more particularly described matter that an accurate survey of the for the sale set forth above. W&A No. certain without further publication, upon performance of the covenants, terms, as follows: premises might disclose. In addition, the 1286-241919 announcement at the time and place and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note The following described real estate, following parties may claim an interest DATED December 16, 2013 for the sale set forth above. W&A No. dated November 17, 2003, and the situated and being in the County of in the above-referenced property: Medin WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., 1286-190325 Deed of Trust of even date securing the Tipton, State of Tennessee, to-wit: R. Canales; Sharon A. Canales a/k/a Successor Trustee DATED December 16, 2013 same, recorded January 16, 2004, at Lot 13, Meadowview Estates Subdivi- Sharon D. Canales FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW. WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Book 1117, Page 184 in Office of the sion, as shown on plat of record in Plat The sale held pursuant to this Notice AUCTION.COM Successor Trustee Register of Deeds for Tipton County, Ten- Cabinet B, Slide 23 of the Register’s may be rescinded at the Successor Dec. 20, 27, 2013 Jan. 3, 2013 Fin11675 FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW. nessee, executed by Medin R. Canales Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, Trustee’s option at any time. The right AUCTION.COM and Sharon A. Canales a/k/a Sharon to which plat reference is made for is reserved to adjourn the day of the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Dec. 27, 2013 Jan. 3, 10, 2014 Fid11677 D. Canales, conveying certain property a more particular description of said sale to another day, time, and place WHEREAS, default has occurred therein described to Transcontinental property. certain without further publication, upon in the performance of the covenants, Title Company as Trustee for Mortgage ALSO KNOWN AS: 132 Meadowview announcement at the time and place terms, and conditions of a Deed of Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Drive, Millington, Tennessee 38053- for the sale set forth above. W&A No. Trust Note dated June 1, 2004, and Foreclosure Notices as nominee for Watermark Financial 0612 1286-242223 the Deed of Trust of even date secur- Partners, Inc., its successors and as- This sale is subject to all matters DATED December 23, 2013 ing the same, recorded June 3, 2004, Tipton County signs; and the undersigned, Wilson shown on any applicable recorded plat; WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., at Book T1587, Page 389 in Office & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been any unpaid taxes; any restrictive cov- Successor Trustee of the Register of Deeds for Madison NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE appointed Successor Trustee. enants, easements, or setback lines FOR SALE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW. County, Tennessee, executed by Otis WHEREAS, default has occurred in the NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby that may be applicable; any statutory MYFIR.COM and WWW.REALTYTRAC. Harris and Sherry Douglas, conveying performance of the covenants, terms, given that the entire indebtedness has rights of redemption of any governmental COM certain property therein described to C. and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note been declared due and payable; and agency, state or federal; any prior liens Dec. 27, 2013 Jan. 3, 10, 2014 Fin11678 Jerome Teel, Jr. as Trustee for Mortgage dated November 7, 2008, and the Deed Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as of Trust of even date securing the same, nominee for Franklin American Mortgage recorded November 19, 2008, at Book Company, its successors and assigns; 1418, Page 31 in Office of the Register and the undersigned, Wilson & Associ- of Deeds for Tipton County, Tennessee, ates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed executed by Frances L. Smith, convey- Successor Trustee. ing certain property therein described NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby to Frank Alvstad as Trustee for World given that the entire indebtedness has Alliance Financial Corp; and the under- been declared due and payable; and signed, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., that an agent of Wilson & Associates, having been appointed Successor P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue Trustee. of the power, duty, and authority vested NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby in and imposed upon said Successor given that the entire indebtedness has Trustee will, on February 13, 2014 on been declared due and payable; and or about 10:00 A.M., at the Madison that an agent of Wilson & Associates, County Courthouse, Jackson, Ten- P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue nessee, offer for sale certain property of the power, duty, and authority vested hereinafter described to the highest in and imposed upon said Successor bidder FOR certified funds paid at the Trustee will, on January 29, 2014 on or conclusion of the sale, or credit bid about 10:00 A.M., at the Tipton County from a bank or other lending entity pre- Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, o f- approved by the successor trustee. The fer for sale certain property hereinafter sale is free from all exemptions, which described to the highest bidder FOR are expressly waived in the Deed of certified funds paid at the conclusion Trust, said property being real estate of the sale, or credit bid from a bank situated in Madison County, Tennessee, or other lending entity pre-approved by and being more particularly described the successor trustee. The sale is free as follows: from all exemptions, which are expressly Beginning at a point in the South waived in the Deed of Trust, said prop- margin of LaPlace Drive, said point erty being real estate situated in Tipton being the Northeast corner of Lot 12, County, Tennessee, and being more Humboldt Road Estates, Section I, a particularly described as follows: plat of which appears of record in Plat The land described herein is situated Book 4, at Page 39 in the Register’s in the State of Tennessee, County of Office of Madison County, Tennes- Tipton, and is described as follows: see; runs thence North 75 degrees Beginning at the Northwest corner of 45.8 minutes East with the South the Martha Smith 25 acre tract, of margin of LaPlace Drive a distance which this is a part, thence East 150 of 100 feet to a point, said point be- feet with the present North line of the ing the Northwest corner of Lot 10; said Martha Smith 25 acre tract to runs thence South 14 degrees 14.2 a stake, and along the Willow Grove minutes East with the West margin Road; thence South 290 feet across of Lot 10 a distance of 160 feet to the field to a stake; thence West 150 a point, said point being the South- feet to a stake in the West line of west corner of Lot 10, the Northwest the said Martha Smith 25 acre tract; corner of Lot 18 and the Northeast thence North with said West line 290 corner of Lot 19; runs thence South feet to the point of beginning, contain- 75 degrees 45.8 minutes West with ing one acre more or less. the North margin of Lot 19 a distance ALSO KNOWN AS: 1411 Neal Road, of 100 feet to a point, said point Covington, Tennessee 38019 being the Northwest corner of Lot This sale is subject to all matters 19, the Northeast corner of Lot 20 shown on any applicable recorded plat; and the Southeast corner of Lot 12; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive cov- runs thence North 14 degrees 14.2 enants, easements, or setback lines minutes West with the East margin that may be applicable; any statutory of Lot 12 a distance of 160 feet to rights of redemption of any governmental the point of beginning, being Lot 11, agency, state or federal; any prior liens Section I of Humboldt Road Estates, or encumbrances as well as any priority platted as aforesaid, and surveyed created by a fixture filing; and to any by McAlexander Engineering on May matter that an accurate survey of the 15, 1985. premises might disclose. In addition, the ALSO KNOWN AS: 24 Laplace Drive, following parties may claim an interest in Jackson, Tennessee 38305-3520 the above-referenced property: Frances This sale is subject to all matters L. Smith; Frances L Smith; Frances L. shown on any applicable recorded plat; Smith; Secretary of Housing & Urban any unpaid taxes; any restrictive cov- Development; Household Financial enants, easements, or setback lines Center, Inc. that may be applicable; any statutory The sale held pursuant to this Notice 26 December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014 www.thememphisnews.com

opinion City Should Resolve Christmas Miracle Shows To Keep it Real in 2014 Impact of Good Branding Canadian airline WestJet created can cost more than six figures to pro- he year 2013 may be should be a banner election year, a viral marketing sensation this duce, let alone the millions in media the year that reality which in August will feature the longest holiday season. It was the second purchased to air that spot, WestJet's took a turn for the bet- ballot in Shelby County political his- installment in what the brand has viral marketing sensation easily ter without giving up its tory. The question is will the turnout be proclaimed an annual tradition. generated millions in free, feel-good status as reality. as big as the ballot. Last Christmas, the brand advertising. The brand's VP of com- Economically, no ram- The reality of elections in Shelby converted one of its gates into munications and community rela- Tpant irrational exuberance in which County since 1994, with the excep- the North Pole as a flash mob en- tions, Richard Bartrem, reported bubbles have been known to get very tion of Presidential general elections, that it cost well below $100,000 sued, singing and dancing to Lori turner- big and send shrapnel everywhere suggests none of the three elections in “Deck the Halls.” The result- wilson to execute the campaign. when they inevitably burst. But some 2014 will cause even half of the voters ing video garnered more than guerrilla sales With YouTube videos, the improvement to build on, tempered a who could vote to actually vote. a million views on YouTube. and marketing rule of thumb is to keep it great deal, but an unemployment rate While this is an election year for Building on that success, shorter than two to three minutes locally that is more stubborn than the Shelby County officials, basic long- the airline planned a Christmas miracle for maximum. Imagine WestJet's jubilation as it national rate. term fiscal problems at City Hall could a group of passengers traveling to Toronto. garnered attention from over 32 million for It remains to be seen if the wave easily overshadow the election of a new Before boarding, these passengers were its lengthy five-minute video. of innovation and incubators that are majority on the Shelby County Com- beckoned to a video screen with a live feed If WestJet's campaign is sparking ideas launching lots of exciting new smaller mission with seven incumbents not of St. Nick donning a WestJet blue Santa for your own brand, keep these tricks of the businesses will or can be sustained. seeking re-election. suit. Each was asked what they wanted for trade in mind. The tone must be appropriate Our suspicion is that some of the ef- It is City Hall that we feel is most Christmas. and authentic versus overly promotional in forts won’t and can’t. But our hope is in need of a reality that includes the WestJet elves recorded every passen- nature. Stunt marketing works best when that the solid ideas that can be brought setting of some kind of goals and participants are given the opportunity to to scale will take root. priorities that reflect a straight path to ger's wish, racing against the clock to franti- stumble across your stunt and figure it out Talking about the city’s history of a solid financial underpinning that will cally purchase, wrap and deliver the gifts to on their own, versus a high-concept stunt business innovation as a general pat- stop the shell game of moving money the Toronto airport before the flight landed. that simply feels like an overt ad. tern for the future is much easier than around as kindling to start high visibil- When the conveyor belt started, passengers Get as much bang for your buck out of replicating it. ity projects that aren’t sustainable but screamed and cried as the gifts they had your stunt as possible, making sure you re- Probably some time in March, we look good in the short term. just asked Santa for appeared before their purpose the experience and content across should begin to see the transformation In 2014, we foresee more choices very eyes. of the old Sears Crosstown building for parents of all school-age children WestJet, a brand known for its unique, multiple channels. begin, which is the kind of reality we than have ever existed before. And employee-friendly culture and commit- When done well, stunt marketing can hope to see more of. It will take about more competition to teach those chil- ment to catering to its customers, found a garner the kind of brand experience and two years to complete now that the dren than ever before. We also should way to engage a group of passengers and loyalty that usually only Santa could deliver. financing is complete. have a better grasp in 2014, in terms passersby via a stunt marketing campaign Lori Turner-Wilson is an award- The end of 2014 is the latest target of data, of specific school reforms that that inevitably created lifelong brand loyalty. winning columnist and CEO/Founder of date for the long-delayed opening of can be sustained and which need more WestJet then created a viral video and RedRover, a sales training and marketing Bass Pro Shops in The Pyramid. One work or need to be dropped entirely. launched it via YouTube. To date, that video firm based in Memphis, Tennessee, www. way or another, we will be talking It is here that we have seen some – essentially a subtle five-minute homage to redrovercompany.com. You can follow Re- about The Pyramid at this point in headway against a still grim reality and the brand – has been viewed by more than dRover on Twitter (@redrovercompany and 2014. cause for the brightest hope in the year 32 million on YouTube alone. @loriturner) and Facebook (facebook.com/ We will also be talking about what 2014. Considering that a high-concept TV spot redrovercompany).

A Time to Celebrate New Years and Old Ones

find a wave in still gray water. They pulled us over and one ap- in between, but there was a wedding, That’s how the weekend began. proached down the driver’s side, the the statutes have run on everything Three days later at three in the other down the passenger side, just as I else, and some of those things – like morning we were somewhere around woke up and sat bolt upright in the back the Chicken Ranch – have passed into Little Rock headed back to Memphis. KC seat, surprising both cops, and causing legend. was driving, Calvin was riding shotgun, the one I was looking at to point a nickel- In Charlene’s message, she told me MEMPHASIS dan conaway and I was out cold in the back seat. All plated cannon right between my eyes she wanted to surprise her husband, four of us were a wreck. The three col- and suggest that I not move. I didn’t, but Garner – fraternity brother of those in NEW YEAR REMINDER OF OLD lege students and the Continental. The a number of things inside of me did. the Continental – with one of my books FRIENDS air conditioning had crapped out, the We told them that we’d been to a for Christmas. She included a little The cutest girl on Tennessee’s cam- front end was smashed in from a lost wedding in Houston, that we were on family news and ended with “we’re still pus sent me a message, and that sent battle in a Houston intersection, and it our way home, and pointed out that the madly in love and still having fun.” me back to Houston for her wedding a was smoking more than my pack-a-day rented tuxes in the trunk would back up It doesn’t get better than that. lifetime ago, and just about the wildest habit at the time. KC was about five-six, our story. I’m a Memphian, and I’d like to wish weekend I’ve ever spent. Extant. maybe, and wearing a brand-new cow- “Open the trunk,” they said. “You all of my friends, past and present, and Calvin picked me after work at my boy hat that was bigger than that. can’t make us do that without a war- all of you a Happy New Year, and some summer job. We drove to his parents’ That’s what the troopers saw – a rant,” KC the pre-law major said. “Shut wild and happy memories of old ones. house, parked his p.o.s. Volkswagen in smoking, smashed ship of a car with the hell up,” Calvin and I said and opened the driveway, stole his father’s Lin- out-of-state plates, the windows down, the trunk. Dan Conaway is a lifelong Mem- coln Continental and drove all night to and apparently being driven by a kid in They let us go, and that’s how the phian, longtime adman and aspiring Galveston, about 75 miles of it in fog. We a cowboy hat since that’s all they could weekend ended. local character in a city known for them. rented surfboards from a gas station see above the gunwale of the driver’s Space and decorum prohibit a Reach him at dan@wakesomebodyup. and watched the sun come up trying to door. detailed description of what happened com. www.thememphisnews.com December 27, 2013-January 2, 2014, 2013 27

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