Best of the Best 2010 - The Leader

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The Best of the Best 2010 And here you have it: Tipton County's best of the best. This is the edition The Leader publishes each year that recognizes the businesses and people the readers of The Leader selected as being tops in their categories.

Here's how it works: For a month, The Leader runs a full page ballot for its readers to fill out. On this ballot are 98 categories and readers are required to take an original ballot (not a copy) and fill it out and submit it. Some people fill out all categories. Some folks skip categories and only vote in their favorite few.

At the end of the voting period, The Leader collects the ballots and counts them. The winners are selected based on total votes. It's really that simple.

The Leader doesn't make any claim that any one business or individual is better than another. We only recognize that certain businesses and individuals got the most votes from the readers. This is the result of their votes, plain and sim-

ple. The top vote-getter is named to first place in the category, the second votegetter gets second place and so forth. In the case of a tie vote, there is a tie for the position. Again, the winners are named exclusively as a result of reader voting.

Still, we think the winners have received a prestigious award. In order to get the most votes (which requires action on the part of others), you have to inspire action. You have to be good enough to make people want you to win. They have to go through the effort of filling out a ballot and returning it to our office to acknowledge those they feel are deserving. And that requires being good.

We thank all our readers who voted and we congratulate all winners, past and present. And for those who didn't win, we wish you good luck in the future as you find the fan base to make you tops in your category.

With that, we present you with Tipton County's Best of 2010.

9040 Hwy 51 North • Millington

901.872.8940

Wood • Vinyl • Carpet • Ceramic

Thanks to everyone who voted for us. It is an honor to serve the people of Tipton County!

2nd Place, Best Floor Covering

Thank you to all of my valued clients for this honor! It is my pleasure to serve you in assisting with all of your real estate needs.

Joan Hanks, Owner/Broker Tipton Realty

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476-9070 Thank you for voting Joyner Heat & Air Conditioning #1! We take pride in keeping Tipton County cool and warm all year round.

Joyner

H e a t i n g & Air Conditioning, LLC Sales • Service • Installation License No. 49654

837-2516

Mike Joyner Owner

email: joynerheatandair.ruudreliable.net 201 Commercial Dr. • Atoka, TN 38004

Thank you Leader Readers!

Our professional and personal service is why you voted us #1. We appreciate our loyal customers, and are always looking for the opportunity to meet new clients.

TN CHARTER 640

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1st Place - Best Convenience Store - FasTimes, Highway 14 2nd Place - Best Convenience Store - FasTimes, Brighton 3rd Place - Grocery Store - FasTimes, Brighton

“Thank you for voting for our stores.

We will continue to work hard to provide for you quality products and sevices right in your neighborhood.”

Thank you Leader Readers for voting and supporting Top Shelf Liquor & Wine in our first year of business!

928 Hwy, 51 S. • Covington, TN 38019 • 901.475.4488 Mon. - Thurs. 9-9 • Fri & Sat. 9-11

Open 7 Days A Week

1655 Hwy. 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 476-3666

Thanks for voting us #1!

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THANK YOU Rosemary Jacobs

Thanks for your support and for voting me this honor!

2nd Place, Best Nurse

I would like to express my appreciation to those who helped vote me 3rd Place for Best Accountant in the Best of the Best Readers Poll.

Rick Tankersley

WHITEHORN & TANKERSLEY

110 East Pleasant Avenue • Covington, TN 38019 • (901) 476-8275

Thank you Tipton County for making us #1 in Fried Chicken and #2 Fast Food Restaurant!!!

To show our gratitude, we will have Customer Appreciation Days on Tuesday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 11 from 11 a.m. - 8p.m.

10% off total KFC/Taco Bell purchase -or2pc. Leg, thigh, biscuit, mashed potatoes

$2.49

10% excluded

KFC/Taco Bell • Atoka

Rhonda Bishop, MGT Team & Staff

Best of the Best 2010 • The Leader, August 5, 2010 • Page 7 3rd Place, Best Salesperson It is not about the things I sell but about the lives I touch. From weddings, parties, everyday, work, or dating "again", I love being a part of your life. Thank you for this honor.

I appreciate the confidence the readers of the Covington Leader and all the folks of Tipton County have shown in me over the years.

Katherine Coulston

I thank you for the honor of being selected.

102 East Court Square Covington, TN 38019 901.475.1530

www.lechic-boutique.com

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm

Sat 10am-4pm

Jimmy Naifeh Speaker Emeritus 1st Place, Best Politician

We are surprised and humbled. We thank those who believe us to be deserving. It is our privilege to live, work, and worship in Tipton County, among people who care about each other, watch out for our children and our elderly, and work together to make life better for others, and who lift up their neighbors. We are truly grateful.

Houston & Debbie Gordon

Mr. & Ms. Tipton County

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Rosemark

Family Medicine 1984 Rosemark Rd., Suite E Atoka, TN 38004

901.837.7785

Thank You

Thank you for your support over the last 6 years.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

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Thank You to everyone for voting us #1 Grocery Store!

We work hard every day to earn your business.

Look for our month-long spectacular event in September celebrating our 100-year anniversary including daily give-aways.

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Best Public Official Thank you for giving me the privilege of serving the citizens of Tipton County for more than 25 years. It is a responsibility I take very seriously as I strive to serve Tipton County with honesty and integrity.

-Jeff Huffman

Jeff Huffman

3rd Place - Best Bank Thank you for your trust and for voting us this honor.

“Thank you for this honor! Having a job you love is a tremendous blessing and getting an honor like this is icing on the cake...and I sure do like cake!”

-Andy Posey

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Mr. Coy’s Hair on the Square 116 East Court Square • Covington, TN 38019

1st Place, Best Barber Coy W. Webb 1st Place, Best Beauty Salon The Depot

You have humbled me with these honors.

All my staff and I would like to thank you for your business and your votes.

Sincerely, Coy W. Webb and Staff Best Firefighter, First, Second & Third Place • Best EMT, First & Second Place

Thanks

for your voTes!

City of Covington Fire Department winner of Best of the Best

#1, #2, & #3 Firefighters

#1 Jeremy McDivitt #2 Jerry Craig #3 Tommy Dunavnt Also winner of #1 & #2 EMT

#1 Chris Daniel #2 Bradley Dunavant

2nd Place, Best Beautician

It is humbling to receive this honor. Thank you so much for your support and your vote! I appreciate all of my current clients and invite anyone to come see me.

Southern Impressions

Styles & Cuts

901.840.4214 Kathy McDonough

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Thank You!!! #2 Car Dealer & #2 Car Salesman - Phillip Martin

I am elated to be considered part of the Best of the Best. Endless thanks to those of you who think of me as #1 at what I love most. I appreciate each of you more than words can say!

Dakotah Watkins

CHEVROLET

3299 Hwy 51 South Covington, TN 38019

(901) 476-2277 Try Us First, Try Us Last, Just Try Us! 11454 Hwy 51 • Atoka, TN 38004 • 901.837.4470

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Thanks to all those who helped to give us the honor of #1 Church. Come and help us praise the Lord and renew your spirit...

Central Christian Church Dino Weingarten, Minister

2nd Place, Best Realtor • 2nd Place, Best Real Estate Firm

Best Gifts, 1st Place & Best Jewelry, 2nd Place

Robin and Martha would like to thank you for voting Racine’s Gift Shop #1 for Gifts and #2 for Jewelry. We appreciate your loyalty.

Looking forward to seeing you this fall.

We have new items on the way!

60 Munford Ave. • Munford • 840-3359

Groomindogz 76 Tabb Dr., Suite K • Munford, TN 38058 901.837.1085 • groomindogz@aol.com

Thanks to everyone who voted for me and Hometown Realty. It is an honor to ser ve the people of Tipton County!

Thank you for voting

Kay Joyner 10620 Hwy. 51 S. • Atoka, TN • 901.837.7355

Michelle Bittle

Groomindogz #1 I appreciate each and every one of your votes. I truly love what I do.

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The Methodist-Presbyterian Nursery School would like to join the community and The Leader, in recognizing the contributions “Miss” Tammy has made to her students, their families and the community.

“Miss” Tammy loved teaching and cherished her little ones. “Miss” Tammy’s passion was helping things grow; her family, her students, her friends and her community.

In her eleven years of dedicated service, the lives of countless children and adults were impacted more than she could ever realize.

On behalf of the family of Tammy Davis and the Methodist-Presbyterian Nursery School, thank you for acknowledging the special gift we have all received through the life of “Miss” Tammy Davis by voting her Best Nursery School Teacher in the Best of the Best of Tipton County.

Best Dentist, 1st Place

This is such a wonderful honor for all of us. We are so excited to be chosen #1.

THANK YOU!!

–Dr. Ganier & Staff

Donna Camiel, Kristine Gariner, Roger Ganier, and Jennifer Glass

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Local folks

ACCOUNTANT 1. Lana Glass – CES 2. Cindy Timbs – Taxes Unlimited 3. Rick Tankersley – Whitehorn & Tankersley BANK TELLER 1. Deanne Hughey – BancorpSouth 2. Vicki Hard – Patriot Bank, Covington 3. Leslie McNeil – Clayton Bank BARBER 1. Coy Webb – Mr. Coy’s Hair on the Square, Covington 2. Betty Graves – Simonton Salon, Brighton 3. Dale Laxton – Hair Clippers II, BEAUTICIAN 1. Dakota Watkins – Southern Roots, Atoka 2. Kathy McDonough – Southern Impressions, Munford 3. Debe Simonton – Simonton Salon, Brighton BOSS 1. Ralph Cousar – BancorpSouth, Covington 2. Sheriff J.T. “Pancho” Chumley – Tipton County Sheriff’s Office 3. Pat Holland – Gilt Edge Café CAR SALESMAN 1. John Kelley – King Cotton Autoplex, Covington 2. Phillip Martin – County Chevrolet, Covington 3. Rickey Lindsey – Motor City, Atoka CHIROPRACTOR 1. Jayson Cannon – Cannon Chiropractic, Munford 2. Breck Beasley – Beasley Chiropractic Center, Covington 3. Claudia Chapman - Covington COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER 1. Phyllis Hicks – Baptist Memorial Hospital, Covington 2. Tim Sloan – Covington 3. Clay Crockett DENTIST 1. Roger Ganier – Covington 2. John Turner 3. Jim Baddour – Covington DOCTOR 1. Karen Armour – Armour Family Medicine, Brighton 2. Brandi Franks – Rosemark Family Medicine 3. Jesse Cannon – Cannon Medicine, Brighton ELECTRICIAN 1. Gillie Robbins, Munford 2. James Bradley, Munford/Memphis 3. Randy Tucker, Burlison ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER 1. Kelli Cousar – CES 2. Kim Joyner – Austin Peay 3. Amy Howard – CES EMT 1. Chris Daniel – Covington FD 2. Shannon Barkelew – Munford FD Henry Brainard – Rural Metro Brad Dunavant – Covington FD

Christi Geary – Covington Jennifer Ridinger – Rural Metro Brandon Spray – Covington

2. Jamie Wright – Baptist Memorial Hosp. – Tipton 3. Madalyn Mason – Covington

FARMER 1. Arnold McIntyre – Covington 2. Robert Smith – Burlison 3. Keith Davis – Charleston-Gift

NURSERY SCHOOL/DAYCARE TEACHER 1. The late Tammy Davis – Methodist Presbyterian Nursery School, Covington 2. Kim Massengill – Children’s Village, Covington 3. Joy Coulston – First Baptist Preschool, Covington

FIREFIGHTER 1. Jeremy McDivitt – Covington FD (North) 2. Jerry Craig – Covington FD 3. Tommy Dunavant – Covington FD HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER 1. Justus Cousar – CHS 2. Kim Greer – BHS 3. Patrick Smith – BHS INSURANCE AGENT 1. Joe Grant – State Farm, Covington 2. Brad Carlisle – State Farm Covington 3. Sam Stitt – McBride, Stitt & Williams, Covington LAWYER 1. The late Duke Brasfield – Covington 2. T.D. Forrester – Covington Jeff Ward – Munford 3. Houston Gordon – Covington LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER 1. Sheriff J.T. “Pancho” Chumley – TCSO 2. Chad McCommon – TCSO 3. Jamie Bauguess – CPD MECHANIC 1. Yates Tracy – Tracy’s Automotive, Covington 2. Daniel Russell – Ken’s Auto, Covington 3. Casey Fletcher – Fletcher’s Garage, Gilt Edge MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER 1. Alan Cousar – CMS 2. Peggy Cousar – BMS 3. Rachelle Tapley – MMS MORTGAGE OFFICER 1. Bobby Chapman – BancorpSouth, Covington 2. Nora O’Hara – Patriot Bank Mortgage, Atoka 3. Monte Connell – American Mortgage, Atoka MOST DEVOTED SPORTS FAN 1. Millie Pullen – Covington 2. Bobby Chapman – Covington 3. Lynnda Robbins – Atoka MR. TIPTON COUNTY 1. Houston Gordon - Covington 2. Andy Posey – Covington 3. Sheriff J.T. “Pancho” Chumley – Covington MS. TIPTON COUNTY 1. Debbie Gordon – Covington 2. Mary Gail Elam – Covington 3. Louise Vandergrift – Brighton MUSIC/BAND/SINGER 1. Holly Lyle – Covington 2. Win Goodman – Brighton?

3. Justin Hanson – Covington Gary Stubblefield – Covington NURSE 1. Rosemary Jacobs – Family First, Covington

OPTOMETRIST/OPTHAMOLOGIST 1. McMillan Eye Care – Atoka 2. Whitley & Hughes – Covington 3. West TN Eye Care – Brighton PHOTOGRAPHER 1. Phil Ramsey – Covington 2. Matt King – Munford 3. Emily Peyton Cook – Covington PLUMBER 1. Levi Fayne – Brighton 2. J.T. Fowler – Covington Roy Turner – Covington 3. Ryan Howard Lonnie Fowler – Covington POLITICIAN 1. Rep. Jimmy Naifeh – Tennessee House of Representatives 2. Claudia Peeler – Register of Deeds 3. Sheriff J.T. “Pancho” Chumley – Tipton County Sheriff’s Office PRINCIPAL 1. Peggy Barber – CHS 2. Betty Glass – CES 3. Patricia Mills – DES PUBLIC OFFICIAL 1. Jeff Huffman – County Executive 2. J.T. “Pancho” Chumley – Sheriff 3. Claudia Peeler – Register of Deeds REAL ESTATE AGENT 1. Christy Hayden – Crye-Leike 2. Kay Joyner – Hometown Realty 3. Marcie Dean – Crye-Leike SALESPERSON 1. Andy Posey – The Leader, Covington 2. Vanessa Outlaw – Outlaw Furniture & Mattress, Atoka 3. Katherine Coulston – Le Chic Boutique, Covington US POSTAL CARRIER 1. Sherry Vandergrift – Covington 2. Harold Shelley – Atoka 3. Yvonne Bryant – Covington VETERINARIAN 1. Terry Clay – Covington Animal Hospital, Covington 2. David Gordon – Gordon Animal Hospital, Covington Bill Bates – Munford Animal Hospital, Munford 3. Robert Y. Hanks – Munford Animal Hospital, Munford WAITRESS 1. April Smith – Gilt Edge Café, Gilt Edge 2. Emily Crocker – Well’s Kitchen, Brighton 3. Sarah Crocker – Well’s Kitchen, Brighton

WAITER 1. Sam McConnell – Well’s Kitchen, Brighton 2. Will Adams – Wendy’s, Coviington Trey Billings – Bald Butcher, Covington Armando Alvarez – Casa Mexicana, Atoka

3. WesTenn Livestock – Covington

Businesses & Organizations

DRY CLEANERS 1. Ideal Cleaners – Covington 2. Millington Cleaners – Atoka 3. Paul’s Cleaners – Covington

ANTIQUES 1. Upscale Resale – Covington 2. Past Times – Covington 3. Denise’s Antiques – Atoka APPLIANCES 1. Watson’s Appliances – Munford 2. Thornton’s Home Furnishings – Covington 3. Sears – Covington AUTO PARTS 1. Auto Trac – Covington 2. Howard’s – Burlison 3. O’Reilly’s Auto Parts – Covington BANK 1. Patriot Bank – Covington Court Square 2. BancorpSouth – Covington 3. Regions Banks – Covington Court Square BAR 1. Marlo’s Down Under – Covington 2. John’s Boat Dock – Randolph 3. Covington Country Club – Covington BEAUTY SALON 1. The Depot – Covington 2. Southern Roots – Atoka 3. Beauty Box – Burlison BODY SHOP 1. Wall’s Paint & Body – Covington 2. Turning Wrenches – Covington 3. Jay’s Paint & Body – Covington BUILDING SUPPLIES 1. Home Depot – Covington 2. Brighton Lumber – Brighton 3. Cole’s Do It Best – Millington CAR DEALERS 1. King Cotton Autoplex – Covington 2. Country Chevrolet – Covington 3. Motor City – Atoka CHURCH 1. Central Christian Church – Covington 2. Clopton United Methodist Church – Brighton 3. Covington Church of Christ – Covington

FITNESS 1. ATC Fitness – Brighton 2. Covington Sportsplex – Covington 3. Munford Parks & Recreation – Munford YMCA – Millington

EXTERMINATOR 1. Chris O’Brien/Mack Pest Control – Covington 2. Inman-Murphy – Atoka Chief Termite – Covington 3. Cooks Pest Control – Covington Terminex – Covington FLOOR COVERING 1. Gookins Floor Store – Covington 2. Millington Floor Covering – Millington 3. Goforth Floor –Brighton FLORIST 1. Hometown Flowers – Covington 2. Kathryn’s Flowers – Covington 3. Munford Florist – Munford FUNERAL HOME 1. Covington Funeral Home – Covington 2. Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home – Covington 3. Munford Funeral Home – Munford FURNITURE 1. Outlaw Furniture & Mattress – Atoka 2. Thornton’s Home Furnishings Covington 3. 51 Furniture – Munford HOME BUILDERS 1. Apex Homebuilders - Atoka 2. Brighton Lumber – Brighton Coulston’s – Covington 3. Cowboy Construction – Munford Houston Vandergrift – Covington Tucker Electric & Construction – Covington HOTEL/MOTEL 1. Holiday Inn Express – Covington 2. Baxter Motel – Covington 3. Days Inn – Covington Quality Inn – Covington GAS STATION 1. City Service Station – Covington 2. Kroger – Atoka 3. Murphy USA – Covington

CIVIC CLUB 1. Rotary Club 2. Junior Auxiliary 3. Lions Club

GIFT SHOP 1. Racine’s – Munford 2. Something Special – Covington 3. Hometown Flowers & Gifts – Covington

CLOTHING STORE 1. Maurice’s – Covington 2. Angel’s Closet - Munford 3. Cato Fashions – Covington

GROCERY STORE 1. Naifeh’s – Covington 2. Kroger – Atoka 3. Fastimes – Old Hwy. 51, Brighton

CONVENIENCE STORE 1. Fastimes – Hwy. 14, Brighton 2. Fastimes – Old Hwy. 51, Brighton 3. Murphy USA – Covington

HEATING & AIR 1. Joyner Heating & Air – Atoka 2. Munford Heat & Air – Munford 3. Angel Heat & Air - Munford

FARM SUPPLIES 1. Stockdale’s – Covington 2. Co-Op – Covington

INSURANCE 1. McBride, Stitt & Williams – Covington

Best of the Best 2010 • The Leader, August 5, 2010 • Page 15 3. Cobb-Parr Park – Covington

2. State Farm (Joe Grant) – Covington 3. Farm Bureau – Covington

PET GROOMING 1. Groomin’ Dogz – Munford Covington Animal Hospital – Covington 2. Elizabeth Cox – Mason Tammy’s Doggie Dos – Burlison 3. Scrub-a-Pup – Millington Munford Animal Hospital – Munford Classic Sea World – Covington Ruff Ruff Doggie Resort – Munford

JEWELRY 1. J. William Brasfield Jewelers – Covington 2. Le Chic Boutique – Covington Racine’s – Munford Ali Cats – Covington Walmart – Covington Jezabel’s – Covington LANDSCAPING 1. All Day Lawn Care – Covington 2. Byrd Landscaping – Brighton 3. McConnell Landscapes – Atoka

PHARMACY 1. Brighton Pharmacy – Brighton 2. Kroger – Covington 3. Super D – Munford

LIQUOR STORE 1. Covington Liquor – Covington 2. Top Shelf Liquor – Covington 3. Atoka Wine & Spirits – Atoka

REAL ESTATE FIRM 1. Tipton Realty – Covington 2. Hometown Realty – Atoka 3. ReMax Right Way – Atoka

NAIL SALON 1. 10 Perfect Nails – Munford 2. Super Nails – Munford 3. Tipton Nails – Covington

TANNING SALON 1. Tan Times – Munford 2. Elite Beach – Atoka 3. ATC Fitness – Brighton

NURSERY SCHOOL/DAYCARE 1. Methodist Presbyterian Nursery School – Covington 2. Children’s Village – Covington 3. Juanita’s Daycare – Munford

TIRES 1. Quick Lane – Covington 2. Gateway Tire – Covington 3. Gateway Tire – Atoka

NURSING HOME 6 ◆ THE 1. Covington Care – Covington 2. Covington Manor – Covington 3. Parkway Cove – Covington

Eateries LEADER BEST OF THE BEST ◆ BBQ 1. Little Porky’s - Covington 2. Gilt Edge Café – Gilt Edge 3. Bozo’s – Mason

PARK 1. Valentine Park – Munford Best Body Shop 1st Place 2. Tipton County Veterans Museum and Nature Trails – Covington

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BISCUITS 1. Gilt Edge Café – Gilt Edge 2. Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen – Covington 3. Fastimes – Old Hwy. 51, Brighton BREAKFAST 1. Breakfast Cove – Covington 2. Mr. BBQ – Covington 3. Gilt Edge Café – Gilt Edge CHINESE 1. Ming’s – Covington 2. Mandarin Wok – Munford 3. Five Star China Buffet FAST FOOD RESTAURANT 1. Sonic – Atoka 2. KFC/Taco Bell – Atoka 3. Sonic – Covington McDonald’s – Munford Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen – Covington FRENCH FRIES 1. Marlo’s Down Under – Covington 2. McDonald’s – Covington 3. Gilt Edge Café – Gilt Edge

FRIED CHICKEN 1. KFC – Atoka 2. Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken – Mason 3. Well’s Kitchen Brighton Tuesday, October 30,– 2007 HAMBURGERS 1. Wing Basket – Covington 2. JT’s Burgers & Wings – Munford 3. Gilt Edge Café – Gilt Edge HOME COOKING 1. Court Square Café – Covington

2. Well’s Kitchen – Brighton Gilt Edge Café – Gilt Edge 3. Down Home Café – Munford ITALIAN 1. Lucci’s Italian Pasta House – Covington 2. Marlo’s Down Under – Covington 3. Domino’s Pizza – Atoka ICE CREAM 1. Sonic – Atoka 2. Sonic – Covington 3. Baskin Robbins – Covington MEXICAN 1. La Huazteca – Covington 2. Las Margaritas – Atoka 3. Los Reyes – Atoka MORNING COFFEE 1. Coffee in the Attic – Covington 2. Gilt Edge Café – Gilt Edge 3. Fastimes – Hwy. 14 Brighton PIZZA 1. Lucci’s Italian Pasta House – Covington 2. Pizza Hut – Covington 3. Olympic Steaks & Pizza – Atoka RESTAURANT 1. Marlo’s Down Under – Covington 2. Bald Butcher – Covington 3. Gilt Edge Café – Gilt Edge SALAD BAR 1. Olympic Steaks & Pizza – Atoka 2. Bald Butcher – Covington 3. Pizza Hut – Covington

BEST ◆ Tuesday, October 30, 2007

SANDWICHES 1. Subway – Atoka 2. Gilt Edge Café – Gilt Edge 3. Subway – North Covington STEAKS 1. Marlo’s Down Under – Covington 2. West Side Grocery – Covington 3. Olympic Steaks & Pizza - Atoka

Good, better, best.

Never let it rest Until your good becomes better And your better becomes your best.

The Leader wishes to congratulate each and every 2010 Best of the Best Readers’ Choice Awards winner!

www.covingtonleader.com

We would also like to thank each voter who participated in this year’s poll. Best of the Best would not be possible without you!

www.covingtonleader.com

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Best Body Shop 1st Place

Wall’s Wall’s

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25 Years Business!

Best Body Shop 2nd Place

Best Body Shop 3rd Place

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2nd Place, Best Nurse

We, at Baptist-Tipton, are proud of Jamie Wright for being voted 2nd Place for Best Nurse in Best of the Best!

1st Place, Best Community Volunteer

We, at Baptist Home Medical Equipment, are proud of Phyllis Hicks for being voted 1st Place for Best Community Volunteer in Best of the Best!

1st Place, Best Appliances

Thank you Tipton County for this wonderful honor!

Giving the best service has always been my #1 priority for the past 12 years.

142 Quinton Drive • Munford, TN 38058

(901) 837-7313

Our Showroom will be re-opening soon!

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1st PLACE BEST PET GROOMING

Best Tanning Salon, 1st Place

Thanks Leader Readers for voting us your #1 Tanning Salon!

COVINGTON ANIMAL H O S P I TA L

(left to right) Dr. Terry Clay, Stephen Goode and Nancy Shanklin

Dr. Clay and his staff would like to thank all the voters for making them First Place in Best Pet Grooming.

John Brasfield Jewelers Thank you Leader Readers for voting us #1 Jewelry Store Now Carrying .....

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To the Ciziens of Tipton County: I am humbled and honored that you have chosen me as one of your favorite County Officials. It has been an honor serving the Citizens of Tipton County as you Register of Deeds for the past four years, and I look forward to serving you in the future. Please feel free to come by the office if you have any questions or needs concerning your Real Estate.

Claudia M. Peeler, Register of Deeds

2nd Place Politician • 3rd Place, Public Official

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MARY GAIL ELAM

MISS TIPTON COUNTY 2ND PLACE

“

Thanks so much for this honor. It is so humbling to even be considered for this.

S I N C E R E LY ,

MARY GAIL ELAM ASSISTANT TO THE

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Thank You

thanks for voting in this year’s “Best of the Best” readers’ poll!

Local businesses and folks could not have been honored without all of your hard work. We look forward to counting even more votes next year!

– Leader staff

MAYOR OF COVINGTON

MARLO’S

DOWN UNDER

102 East Court Square D.U. Covington, TN 38019

Thank you Tipton County for all your support and we look forward to making more lawns beautiful in the future.

901-475-1124

Thanks for making us #1!

YOU are the reason for our success.

THANK YOU! Best Restaurant, Best Steak, Best Bar and Best French Fries

Fall items arriving soon!

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1ST PLACE - BEST ANTIQUES

Thank you for voting us 2nd Place Body Shop

107 East Pleasant Ave., Covington, TN ...on the Historic Court Square

TURNING WRENCHES Complete car care center

It is so exciting to be voted First Place in Best Antiques during our first year in business.

We invite everyone to stop in and browse our huge selection of treasures and antiques.

T H A N K • Y O U

Major & Minor Engine & Transmission repair, Body Work, Painting, Car Alarms & Security Systems, Window Tinting

Look for our new location August 515 Hwy 51 N

476-4002

24 hour Towing & Lock-out Service • 356-1274 351-3492 • 207 Hwy 51 S. Covington

We, at The Breakfast Cove, would like to thank the readers of The Leader for voting us #1 Breakfast in the Best of the Best poll. We will continue to work hard to serve the people that dine with us, morning, noon and night.

The Breakfast Cove 3419 Highway 51 South Covington, TN 38019 475-4500

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THANK YOU I would like to express my sincerest appreciation to the people who voted me 2nd Place for Best Accountant in the Best of the Best Readers Poll in The Leader. It has been my pleasure to assist you for many years now and it is humbling to receive this honor.

Thanks Again, Cyndi Timbs

Best Lawyer, 2nd Place

Thank You Tipton County for voting me, Jeff Ward, 2nd Best Lawyer in Tipton County.

Ward Williams, PLLC Congratulations to the late Duke Brasfield for being named Best Lawyer and for a lifetime of service to our community.

Best of the Best 2010 • The Leader, August 5, 2010 • Page 21 2nd Place, Best Jewelry

Best Furniture, Second Place • Best Appliances, Second Place

Thornton’s Home Furnishings Thanks for voting us 2nd Place for Best Furniture & Best Appliances

Thanks for giving us this honor!

Remember us for Bridal Sets, Custom Jewelry, Tuxedo Rentals, Gifts and More.

We also offer lay-away.

We buy your scrap gold.

891 Hwy. 51 S. • Covington, TN • 901-476-8632

Best Italian and Best Pizza

Thank you for this very special honor. It is my passion to prepare and serve authentic Italian food and pizzas for this wonderful community, Graci!

Lou Lucci

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Thank you Tipton County for voting us the Best.

We will continue to work hard to earn your trust and your business.

Call us for all your banking needs.

Best Boss - Ralph Cousar Best Teller - Deanne Hughey Best Mortgage Lender - Bobby Chapman

Thank you for voting me YOUR #1 Realtor for Tipton County!

Christy Hayden

Central Office

South Office

815 Hwy. 51 N. Covington, TN 38019 901.476.2686

1624 Hwy. 51 S. Covington, TN 38019 901.475.2560

Thank you for voting me #1 Insurance Agent. I will work hard to make sure all of your insurance needs are met.

Sincerely, Joe Grant

®

REALTORS® 13690 Highway 51 • Atoka, TN 38004 Christy.hayden@cry-leike.com • www.crye-leike.com

(901)840-1181 #1 in the Mid-South • #4 in the Nation

1618 Highway 51 South, Suite K Covington, TN 38019

(901) 475-6485

u o Y k n a h T

Best of the Best 2010 • The Leader, August 5, 2010 • Page 23

for voting us “The Best of the Best!”

We appreciate your confidence in us.

Call us at 901.476.7137 or visit us at 102 W. Liberty, Covington

T hanks to all our customers!!!

2nd Place, Best Gift Shop

You can always count on us for that “just right” gift for brides, graduates, special occasions or just about anything.

Stop by and see what’s new!

121 West Court Square • Covington, TN 38019 • 901.475.4477

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Thanks for voting us #1 BBQ! We appreciate your business OpeN Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday 7a.m. - 9 p.m.

We serve breakfast on Saturdays!

Little Porky's 105 Mueller Brass Road Covington, TN 38019

(901) 476-7165 Voted Be st Bar-B-Que in Town

It is a privilege to accept this award! Thank you Tipton County Leader Readers!

Gateway tire 29 Wesley Reed Drive Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-4401

Best of the Best 2010 • The Leader, August 5, 2010 • Page 25 Best Florist, First Place • Best Gift Shop, Third Place

Thank you for voting us #1!

Armour Family Medicine, PLLC

Congratulations to our June Brides Thank you Tipton County for voting us #1 Doctor in Tipton County. We are excited about our new practice in Brighton. We are committed to excellent patient care in the family environment where every patient is special to us!

Mr. & Mrs. DW Blakeman

Mr. & Mrs. Collin Pinner

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Cross

Karen Armour MD Stephony Robinson FNP

Thank you!

Amour Family Medicine

We provide: Work and Sport Exams Gynecological Exams • Hypertension Diabetes Care • Worker Compensation Well Children’s Exams • Colds & Flu Acute Injuries • Weight Loss

When only the Best will do...

Call Hometown Flowers & Gifts 1055 S. Main Street • Covington, TN • 901.476.1212 Locally owned and operated by Kathy Daniel Wright

532 Old Hwy 51 South • Brighton, TN 38011 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

901.476.7779

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COVINGTON LIQUOR 1st Place Liquor Store

Thanks for voting us #1! We appreciate your votes and we thank you for your business!

DRS. WHITLEY & HUGHES FAMILY EYE CARE “ Modern eye care with hometown commitment... since 1954”

Drs. Whitley & Hughes and staff are very proud of this honor and want to thank all of our patients for their continued support and confidence in our doctors and staff. Our office is committed to providing each patient with personal, professional vision care and exceptional patient service.

Covington 476-8614 Stan J. Whitley, O.D.

Best Funeral Home, First Place

Munford 837-0188 Marty Hughes, O.D.

Thank You For Your Vote Thanks so much for voting us #1 Funeral Home. We humbly accept this honor and hope to continue to earn this community’s respect as we serve it’s citizens.

Covington Funeral Home Covington Funeral Home ~ Magnolia Gardens Cemetery 3499 Highway 51 South ~ Covington ~ 901-476-3757 www.covingtonfuneralhome.com “Caring for the Community with Compassion”

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Best Pharmacy, 1st Place

Thank you Tipton County for voting me Best Chiropractor! It has been my pleasure to serve the fine people of this area.

THANK

Jayson Cannon

WINNER 2009 & 2010 YOU FOR THIS

HONOR. WE

APPRECIATE ALL

OF OUR CUSTOMERS!

Brighton Pharmacy offers one stop for all medications, for all insurance plans, including medicare. Our Gift Shop has a huge selections of gifts for every occasion.

Come see us soon!

Call Today For Your Appointment!!

Cannon Chiropractic

(901) 840-2234 76 Tabb Dr., Suite C Munford Tues-Sat. www.cannonchiropractic.com

Brighton Pharmacy and Gift Shop 1880 Old Hwy 51 • Brighton

837-8981

Congratulations

to all our winners in The Leader’s 2010 Best of the Best Readers Poll.

If you have not received your certificate (1st, 2nd, 3rd) you can pick it up at the office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

2001 Hwy 51 S. • Covington, TN 38019 • 476-7116

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WOW!!! WE ARE HONORED!

We love you too!

To show our thanks, bring this ad in between now and August 15, 2010, and we will pay your sales tax on any purchase!

340 ATOKA McLAUGHLIN • ATOKA, TN 38004

(901) 837-8292 • 9am - 6pm Mon - Sat

– Vickie & Vanessa