Discover Tipton County 2018

DISCOVER

SPRING 2018

A SUPPLEMENT TO THE LEADER

NEWCOMERS' Guide to Tipton County

ATOKA BRIGHTON BURLISON COVINGTON GARLAND GILT EDGE MASON MUNFORD

DISCOVER

F E AT U R E S

SPRING 2018

TIPTON COUNTY // SPRING 2018 PUBLISHER Rochelle Stidham publisher@covingtonleader.com

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Quick facts about Tipton County – what's the population now and what is it forecast to be in 2020?

LOCAL POLITICS What you need to know about voting in Tipton County p. 22

13 How do our schools measure up?

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Find out more about Tipton County's cities and towns Atoka, p. 26 Brighton, p.28 Covington, p. 30 Mason, p. 32 Munford, p.34 Burlison, Garland, Gilt Edge, p. 35

LETTER from THE EDITOR My children and my niece are pictured at Duvall Landing recently. The barge behind them is moving some of them 175 million tons of freight moved each year on the Mississippi River.

Just when you think you know There’s still a lot to learn about Tipton County I moved to Tipton County a dozen years ago. I knew no one outside of my family and knew nothing about this place back then; my, what a learning experience it's been!

I have chosen to make this place my home for the last 12 years and just when I think I know a lot about this community, I learn even more.

It's a great honor, as a transplant, to hear these stories, to tell these stories.

When you've lived here for so long, though, you forget things you didn't know when you arrived, things that are important to share, like where to vote and who to call when you want gas and water turned on.

That was the purpose of this magazine when it first began in 2006.

What started in the height of the housing boom as a newcomer's guide has evolved into the Discover magazine you've come to know and love, with features about our amazing neighbors and places around the county, but this this issue of Discover Tipton County returns the magazine to its informational roots.

We've chosen to share a lot of numbers with you – from standardized testing scores to little bits of trivia. It was fun to collect all of this data, to see the county through new eyes, and I hope, like me, you learn some new things as you look through these pages. (Who knew we did $67.6 million in agribusiness in 2012? I certainly had no idea ‌) Tipton County has been a great place to raise my family and I hope to be here, learning new things, for many years to come.

ECHO DAY

Managing editor, The Leader eday@covingtonleader.com

ABOUT TIPTON COUNTY

THE BASICS

With its population increasing more than 62 percent since 1990, Tipton County is one of Tennessee's fastest-growing counties. With its close proximity to the Greater Memphis area, access to railways and waterways, award-winning schools and post-secondary opportunities, medical care, agriculture, industrial base, low crime and affordability, it's not difficult to see why Tipton County is a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Located in West Tennessee, Tipton County is just north of Memphis along Highway 51, the major north-south bisector. Bordered by neighboring Shelby, Fayette, Haywood and Lauder counties, Tipton County also encompasses two islands now on the west side of the Mississippi River.

These islands, which have a combined population of fewer than 20 people, were once on the eastern side of the river but were displaced when the river altered its course following the 1812 New Madrid Earthquake. The county is bordered in the north by the Hatchie River, a Mississippi River tributary.

Tipton County has seven incorporated towns and cities and several long-held communities. Covington was chosen as the county seat at the time it was incorporated in 1825 and remained the most-populated city until 2017, when a special census showed Atoka's population had surpassed it.

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Tipton County is in West Tennessee, just north of Memphis, and is on the Mississippi River. It was settled in 1823.

61,870

ESTIMATED POPULATION Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015

61.5% OF THE POPULATION IS AGED 18-64

37

IS THE MEDIAN AGE

IN THE FUTURE The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development believes the county's population will be 71,196 in 2020.

COVINGTON

was chosen as the county seat in 1825 because it was situated on a hill and had a natural spring. Today that spring is covered by a parking lot between Barlow Funeral Home and the Covington Car Wash near Munford Street and Valley.

This area was also once the ice plant and city pool.

Tipton County is known for its rich farmland - there are

155,449

acres of farms, and the average size per farm is 299 acres According to Census of Agriculture estimates, in 2012, the market value of crops and livestock sold was

$67.6 million

Gilt Edge Café is one of the county's many mom-andpop restaurants. Locals, like mayor Steve Fletcher, recommends the burgers.

The Mississippi River is accessible through Duvall Landing, off of Richardson's Landing Road. Tipton County is home to two islands on the other side of the river, Reverie and Corona.

Cyclicts enjoy the Mississippi River Trail, which is a 3,000-mile biking trail from Lake Itasca, Minn. to Venice, La.

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LOCAL INDUSTRY

644

PEOPLE EMPLOYED BY UNILEVER, THE COUNTY'S SECOND LARGEST EMPLOYER. THE SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYS 1,400 PEOPLE.

The ‘sweet spot’ of West Tennessee The City of Covington has a vast industrial base, providing employment opportunities in a variety of fields. The county seat is home to international companies Charms, which produces every Blow Pop consumed worldwide, and Unilever, which is the largest-producing ice cream factory in the world. Other industries include: ▪ BH Electronics, Brighton, custom marine dash panels and electrical wiring harnesses ▪ Delfield, Covington, custom stainless steel refrigeration equipment manufacturer ▪ H.T. Hackney, wholesale distributor of quality food service products and equipment ▪ Hydratrek, Covington, locally-invented and manufactured amphibious vehicles ▪ Mueller Brass, Covington, brass fittings ▪ Rose Fabricating and Industrial Solutions, Covington, custom-designed steel and aluminum fabrication and finishing ▪ R-Pac, Covington, branded packaging, trim and supply chain solutions ▪ Sugaright, a division of CSC Sugar, Covington, a raw sugar supplier for refineries across the United States, including neighboring Unilever 10 ∙ DISCOVER TIPTON COUNTY ∙ SPRING 2018

A LOOK AT EMPLOYMENT Labor force estimates (Jan. 2017)

Tennessee

Tipton

Labor force

3.21 million

27,720

Employment

3.1 million

26,440

106,800

1,280

3.3%

4.6%

Unemployment Unemployment rate

CUT IN HALF Five years ago, Tipton County's unemployment rate was 9.5 percent.

In March 2018, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development released statistics showing preliminary estimates put the county's unemployment rate at 4.6 percent, nearly half of the 2013 rate. Statewide, rates are near historic lows.

▪ Sustainable Fiber Solutions, Covington, state-of-the-art paper toll coating facility ▪ Tops Products, Covington, business forms manufacturer ▪ U.S. Cold Storage, a dedicated cold storage facility for Unilever’s ice cream and frozen treats ▪ Wallace Cordage, Covington, supplier of high quality cordage for construction, fishing, etc.

473

SQUARE MILES, INCLUDING TWO ISLANDS ACROSS THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

$36K

PERSONAL INCOME PER CAPITA

21,575

HOUSEHOLDS IN THE COUNTY

$139,600 MEDIAN HOME VALUE

HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE

72.1% 13.6%

OF THE POPULATION HAS INCOME BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL

SCHOOLS

Why our schools are the best in West Tennessee

Home to 14 public schools, two private schools, a community college and a vocational school, Tipton County has top notch institutions for every stage of learning.

Offering a well-rounded curriculum, Tipton County’s public elementary, middle and high schools consistently perform at or above federal and state benchmarks and some are employing a new style through the Franklin Covey Leader in Me program.

Many students also attend private schools Tipton Christian Academy and Tipton Rosemark Academy. Additionally, there is a large community of homeschooled students.

POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS

11,176

Post-secondary opportunities abound as well. The 102-acre Dyersburg State Community STUDENTS ENROLLED IN TIPTON College - Jimmy Naifeh Center COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS campus is located in Covington as DURING THE 2016-2017 YEAR is the Tennessee College of Applied Technology.

DSCC's Covington campus – which is named for Representative Jimmy Naifeh, a Covington native who is the state's longest-serving Speaker of the House of Representatives – features a great nursing PER PUPIL EXPENDITURE FOR TIPTON COUNTY STUDENTS, program and recently started a Paramedic to RN bridge program INCLUDING FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL FUNDS for paramedics looking for better hours, more flexibility, more opportunities and better benefits.

TCAT is also working to train students for the medical field. A $4.3 million expansion is the works and will feature new classes in the medical technical field to meet the needs of the industry, such as at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. It is expected to be completed in Fall 2019. Already offering a practical nursing program, proposed programs for the new building include dental technician and pharmacy technician.

$8,616

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

A well-educated workforce is one factor which aids in industrial recruitment and the county has dedicated efforts to mentor and develop the future of Tipton County's workforce as well.

One of the efforts is the dual enrollment program with TCAT, a grant-funded program for students at Brighton and Munford high schools which allowes them to take classes at TCAT in subjects like automotive technology, industrial maintenance and welding while still in high school.

The idea is to eventually place those students into manufacturing jobs in the county.

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EDUCATION ∙ PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A look at the numbers

How do local schools measure up? Each year after testing, the scores are released by the state department of education. All public schools use the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System to measure student growth through statistical analysis. Levels 4 and 5 mean students tended to grow more in literacy and/or numeracy than their peers across the state; Level 3 means they grew at about the same rate while Levels 1 and 2 show slower growth. Here's the data from the 2016-2017 school year.

TIPTON COUNTY SCHOOLS Total schools: 14 Total enrollment: 11,176 Grades served: PK-12 Economically disadvantaged: 34.3% Students with disabilities: 15.5% Teachers: 707 Administrators: 54 Per pupil expenditure: $8,616 Attendance: 95% Graduation rate: 97.3% Average ACT composite: 21 TVAAS Literacy: Level 3 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 3 TNReady HS ELA: 37.4% 14 ∙ DISCOVER TIPTON COUNTY ∙ SPRING 2018

TNReady HS Math: 22.4% ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (PK-5) Atoka Elementary School Lisa Rose, Principal Visit: 870 Rosemark Road, Atoka Call: 901-840-9525 Web: ates.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 4 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 5 Attendance: 96.3 percent Total enrollment: 920 Economically disadvantaged: 16.9% Students with disabilities: 13.5%

Austin Peay Elementary School Jill McIntyre, Principal Visit: 474 Academic Drive, Covington Call: 901-840-9325 Web: aes.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 1 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 1 Attendance: 95.5 percent Total enrollment: 662 Economically disadvantaged: 40.7% Students with disabilities: 27.6% Brighton Elementary School Brooke Shipley, Principal Visit: 1201 Old Hwy. 51 South, Brighton Call: 901-840-9500 Web: bes.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 5 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 3 Attendance: 95.9 percent Total enrollment: 724 Economically disadvantaged: 37.8% Students with disabilities: 20.6% CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

EDUCATION

∙ PUBLIC

SCHOOLS

Crestview Elementary School Anne Adams, Principal Visit: 151 Mark Walker Blvd., Covington Call: 901-840-9300 Web: ces.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 1 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 1 Attendance: 95.6 percent Total enrollment: 928 Economically disadvantaged: 54.8% Students with disabilities: 17.1% Drummonds Elementary School Patricia Mills, Principal Visit: 5068 Drummonds Rd., Drummonds Call: 901-840-9750 Web: des.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 3 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 1 Attendance: 95.7 percent Total enrollment: 738 Economically disadvantaged: 39.8% Students with disabilities: 21.3% Munford Elementary School Varissa Richardson, Principal Visit: 1200 McLaughlin Drive, Munford Call: 901-840-9700 Web: mes.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 3 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 1 Attendance: 95.7 percent Total enrollment: 809 Economically disadvantaged: 29.3% Students with disabilities: 18.4% Tipton County Preschool Serving exceptional students, ages 3-5, at Austin Peay Elementary site Call: 901-840-9350 Web: preschool.tipton-county.com

Total enrollment: 576 Economically disadvantaged: 70.8% Students with disabilities: 24.3% MIDDLE SCHOOLS (6-8) Brighton Middle School Sabrina Matthews, Principal Visit: 7785 Hwy. 51 South, Brighton Call: 901-840-9450 Web: bms.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 3 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 3 Attendance: 95.2 percent Total enrollment: 914 Economically disadvantaged: 23.5% Students with disabilities: 10.7% Crestview Middle School Steve Maclin, Principal Visit: 201 Mark Walker Jr. Blvd., Covington Call: 901-840-9250 Web: cms.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 2 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 1 Attendance: 94.7 percent Total enrollment: 662 Economically disadvantaged: 40.7% Students with disabilities: 27.6% Munford Middle School Vicki Shipley, Principal Visit: 100 Education Ave., Munford Cell: 901-840-9650 Web: mms.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 5 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 5 Attendance: 95.2 percent Total enrollment: 871 Economically disadvantaged: 27.4% Students with disabilities: 11.7%

MAGNET SCHOOL (PK-8)

HIGH SCHOOLS (9-12)

Covington Integrated Arts Academy Autrell Willliams, Principal Visit: 760 Bert Johnston, Covington Call: 901-840-9150 Web: ciaa.tipton-county.com

Brighton High School Christi Huffman, Principal Visit: 8045 Hwy. 51 South, Brighton Call: 901-840-9400 Web: bhs.tipton-county.com

TVAAS Literacy: Level 1 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 1 Attendance: 95.1 percent

TVAAS Literacy: Level 4 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 5 TNReady HS ELA: 39.1%

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TNReady HS Math: 22.9% Avg. ACT Composite: 21.6 Attendance: 93.8 percent Graduation rate: 98.3% Total enrollment: 1,360 Economically disadvantaged: 21.3% Students with disabilities: 9.6% Covington High School Mark McClain, Principal Visit: 803 S. College St., Covington Call: 901-840-9200 Web: chs.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 3 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 3 TNReady HS ELA: 29.7% TNReady HS Math: 16.2% Avg. ACT Composite: 19.8 Attendance: 93.6 percent Graduation rate: 97.2% Total enrollment: 821 Economically disadvantaged: 45.3% Students with disabilities: 11.8% Munford High School Courtney Fee, Principal Visit: 1080 McLaughlin Dr., Munford Call: 901-840-9600 Web: mhs.tipton-county.com TVAAS Literacy: Level 3 TVAAS Numeracy: Level 4 TNReady HS ELA: 40.9% TNReady HS Math: 25.9% Avg. ACT Composite: 21 Attendance: 94.5 percent Graduation rate: 96.3% Total enrollment: 1,246 Economically disadvantaged: 22.4% Students with disabilities: 11.9% Alternative Learning Center Steve Zurhelllen, Principal Visit: 800 Bert Johnston, Covington Call: 901-475-3502 Web. alc.tipton-county.com Total enrollment: 75 Economically disadvantaged: 69.3% Students with disabilities: 928% Teen Learning Center James Fields, Principal

EDUCATION

∙ PRIVATE

SCHOOLS

Alternatives to public schools In addition to its excellent public schools, Tipton Countians have the option of choosing from two private schools, Tipton Christian Academy and Tipton-Rosemark Academy. TCA is relatively newer and based in Covington while TRA is located just over the county line in the Rosemark area and was established in the 1960s. Neither school believes it is in competition with the other, but rather they believe they offer different programs for different needs. Information about these schools is provided below.

TIPTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

2105 Highway 59 S, Covington Call: 901-475-4990 Web: tiptonchristianacademy.com When was the school founded?

First Baptist Church Nursery School began in 1979; in 2008, the name was changed to Tipton Christian Academy Who is the headmaster/principal?

Mrs. Lisa Blalack, Head of School Mr. Chuck Smith, Middle & High School Principal Is the school accredited? If yes, with whom?

Tipton Christian Academy is a member of Association of Christian Schools International. We recently completed the application for accreditation process and were "highly recommended" by the visiting committee. The ACSI governing body meets to officially vote on all recommended schools May 1, 2018.

After this vote, we will have a dual accreditation with ACSI and AdvancEd. What grades are offered?

For the 2018-19 school year, we

TIPTON ROSEMARK ACADEMY

are enrolling PreK-3 through 11th grade. We will add 12th grade the following year, completing our PreK to High School academic program.

How many teachers and administrators are employed?

28 teachers and 2 administrators What is the current enrollment?

263 What is the gender ratio?

Girls 54% Boys 46% What are student return rates?

3K to 4K - 86% 4K to Kindergaten - 43% K-9th - 81.5% What is the student-to-teacher ratio?

Our student teacher ration changes at grade levels, per our required state guidelines. The following are the max ratios allowed: PreK 3 - 9:1 PreK 4 - 13:1 Kindergarten - High School 12:1 on average (varies based on CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

8696 Rosemark Rd, Millington Call: 901-829-6500 Web: tiptonrosemarkacademy.com

licensed and endorsed in their subject area & over 1/2 hold a masters degree

When was the school founded?

1965

What is the current enrollment?

540

Who is the headmaster/principal?

Head of Schools - Currently John Scott / Stephen Steiner as of July 1, 2018 Upper School Principal - Alex Hooker Lower School Principal - Susan Cranford Upper School Asst. Principal Stephanie Wehrer

Is the school accredited? If yes, with whom?

The school is dual-accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

What is the gender ratio?

50/50 What are student return rates?

93% What is the student-to-teacher ratio?

Varies from grade to grade - Avg 15:1 How is academic success measured? (TerraNova, ACT, etc.)

ACT Aspire, ACT

What grades are offered?

3K - 12th Grade

How does student performance compare to the state average?

Above Average 100% College Acceptance Rate

How many teachers and administrators are employed?

55 teachers and administrators All teachers 3K - 12th grade are

Is the school faith-based? If yes, which denomination?

Non-Denominational Christian School

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EDUCATION

∙ PRIVATE

SCHOOLS c

13

STUDENTS SCORED IN THE TOP 1% IN THE NATION ON TWO OR MORE SUBTESTS

$1.5M

ANONYMOUSLY DONATED TO THE SCHOOL IN FEBRUARY 2017

After School Care ($15 per day for PreK and $10 per day for K-10) is in addition to tuition. Lunch for Kindergarten - 10th Grade is catered by Wells Kitchen is $4/day. This is optional. Students may bring a packed lunch.

Is tuition assistance available?

The Tipton Christian Academy Parent Teacher Organization sponsors and funds our Tuition Assistance Program. Applications for the 2018-19 TAP will begin being accepted in May 2018. We also have a board-instituted high school financial incentive program effective for the 2018-19 school year.

grade level) We are committed to small class sizes to protect the integrity of learning.

▪ 70% of students in 1st through 5th grade test At or Above their grade level on the STAR Reading Test

How is academic success measured? (TerraNova, ACT, etc.)

Students in 1st through 8th Grade are assessed using TerraNova. Students in 9th and 10th are assessed using ACT Aspire. Students in 1st through 5th are also assessed in language arts/reading using the STAR test.

Is the school faith-based? If yes, which denomination?

Tipton Christian Academy is a Christian school, on a shared campus with First Baptist Church but not affiliated with any specific denomination. We follow a discipleship model meaning at least one parent per student signs a Statement of Faith acknowledging the one true God, Jesus Christ as Lord and the Bible as the infallible Word of God.

How does student performance compare to the state average?

▪ TCA students outperformed National Norms on 90 out of 104 subtests ▪ 41 students scored in the top 1% in the nation on at least one subtest (32 of those 41 students have been at Tipton Christian Academy since Kindergarten) ▪13 students scored in the top 1% in the nation on 2 or more subtests ▪ All grade level composite scores were well within the "At or Above" National Average range 18 ∙ DISCOVER TIPTON COUNTY ∙ SPRING 2018

What is the cost per student?

Varies based on grade level - see graphic below Annual tuition range and mention 10- and 12-month payment options available see graphic below What other fees will there be? Tech fee, lunch, enrollment fee, after school care, tuition insurance, etc.

How much are uniforms?

PreK students do not wear uniforms. They wear typical play clothes every day. Students in Kindergarten through high school wear school uniforms. Our required provider is Land's End. Shirts average in price from $16.50 to $30 (dependent on fabric and size); pants/skirts/skorts range in price from $20.95 to $40.95 (dependent on fabric and size).

What extracurricular activities are offered?

Tipton Christian Academy is committed to educating the whole child both in the classroom and with extra curricular opportunities.

We offer Honor Society, Beta Club, Student Council, Jr. Student Council, Yearbook Club, Youth in Government and Art Club. For students interested in the dramatic arts, we have a musical production every spring with opportunities for students to act and sing or assist with set design, stage management and lighting and sound. Students are also able to audition for All West and Tennessee Treble Honor Choir.

Athletic extracurriculars offered are: boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, swim, track, cross country, cheer and golf.

How do new students apply? When?

New students apply online at www.tiptonchristianacademy.com/admissions. The enrollment process is electronic and is open to new students now.

EDUCATION

∙ PRIVATE

SCHOOLS∙ TIPTON-ROSEMARK ACADEMY

93%

STUDENT RETURN RATE

540

CURRENT ENROLLMENT AT TRA TUITION COSTS START AT

$5,140

What is the cost per student?

Annual tuition range and mention 10- and 12-month payment options available $5,140 - $9,061 for the 2018-19 School Year 3k & 4k classes offer 3-day or 5-day options Payment options - Annual, Semi-Annual, 10-month or 12-month What other fees will there be? Tech fee, lunch, enrollment fee, after school care, tuition, insurance, etc. $75 Application Fee - Includes Testing $500 Contracting Fee Tech Fee included in tuition After School, Lunch, etc - Varies per child Is tuition assistance available?

We offer a generous tuition assistance pro-

gram available in grades 5K - 12th How much are uniforms?

Varies - Land's End is our new vendor

Honors Choir; Treble Honor Choir; Performing Arts; Football; Basketball; Baseball; Softball; Cheerleading; Volleyball; Golf; Cross Country; Tennis ; Soccer;

What extracurricular activities are offered?

Elementary Spanish, Bible, STEM, Library, Art, Music, PE included in the weekly curriculum ; Chapel Services; Private Art, Guitar, Voice, Piano Lessons; Treble Honor Choir; 4th - 5th Grade Honors Choir; Duke Tip; Various After School Camps; Basketball; Volleyball; Little Rebels

High School Weekly Chapel Services; Science Club; Drama Club; Varsity Beta Club; Yearbook Club; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; FCA; Young Life; Spanish Club; Student Council; Show Choir; Jazz Choir; Honors Choir; Performing Arts; Football; Volleyball; Soccer; Golf; Cross Country; Tennis; Baseball; Softball ; Basketball; Cheerleading

Middle School Weekly Chapel Services; Student Council; Junior Beta Club; Duke Tip; Show Choir;

How do new students apply? When?

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LOCAL POLITICS

Libby Click, of the Almyra community, campaigns for Rep. Debra Moody and Donald Trump during the 2016 election season. Top right, Covington Alderman John Edwards and his grandson, Antonyious, work with county commissioner Sheila Barlow on election day and, bottom right, David Kustoff and Marianne Dunavant work the polls.

Meet Tipton County’s elected officials COUNTY OFFICIALS Jeff Huffman, Tipton County Executive Visit: Tipton County Courthouse, Suite 100, Historic Court Square, Covington Call: 901-476-0200 Email: tcounty1@bellsouth.net Assessor of Property Rose Cousar Visit: Tipton County Courthouse, Historic Court Square, Covington Call: 901-476-0213 Chancery Court Clerk Virginia Gray Visit: 1801 S. College Street, Suite 110, Covington Call: 901-476-0209 Circuit Court Clerk Mike Forbess Visit: 1801 S. College Street, Suite 102, Covington Call: 901-475-3310 Circuit Court Judge Joe Walker III Visit: 1801 S. College Street, Covington Call: 901-475-3320 County Clerk Mary Gaither Visit: 220 Hwy. 51 North, Suite 2, Covington Call: 901-476-0207 District Attorney General Mark Davidson Visit: 4709 Mueller Brass Road, Covington Call: 901-475-2523 20 ∙ DISCOVER TIPTON COUNTY ∙ SPRING 2018

Public Defender Bo Burk P.O. Box 700, Somerville Call: 901-465-7330

District 2 John “Arnold” McIntyre Jr. 6160 Hwy. 179, Covington

Register of Deeds Claudia Peeler Visit: Tipton County Courthouse, Historic Court Square, Covington Call: 901-476-0204

Tommy Dunavant 936 Harvest Trails Lane, Covington

Sheriff J.T. “Pancho” Chumley Visit: 1801 S. College Street, Suite 106, Covington Call: 901-475-3300 Trustee Kristie Glass Maxwell Visit: Tipton County Courthouse, Historic Court Square, Covington Call: 901-476-0211 General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge William A. Peeler Visit: 1801 S. College Street, Covington Call: 901-475-3310 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District 1 Sheila Barlow P.O. Box 532, Covington Rusty Wooten 280 Field Road, Covington

District 3 Jeffrey D. Mason 611 Clowes Road, Covington Steve Bringle 1338 Pisgah Road, Brighton District 4 Mike Sterling 229 Sterling Rd., Atoka John Delancey 2136 Fayne Rd., Brighton District 5 Alan “Glenn” Turner 13999 Hwy. 51 South, Atoka Robert “Bob” Wilson P.O. Box 1018, Munford District 6 Johnnie H. Jones 3715 Quito Drummonds Road, Millington CONTINUED ON PAGE 36

VOTING IN TIPTON COUNTY

WHEN IS THE ELECTION?

This year there will be two elections – the county general and state primary on Aug. 2 and the municipal and state general elections will be on Nov. 6 – as well as a county primary on May 1. All county offices are up for re-election with opposition only in the county commission race where every district has challengers for the first time in recent memory.

WHERE TO VOTE

On election day, voters should go to the following locations to cast their ballots. Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

DISTRICT 1 - NORTHEAST COVINGTON Canaan Baptist Church 211 N. Main, Covington DISTRICT 2 - SOUTHEAST COVINGTON National Guard Armory 4500 Mueller Brass Road, Covington DISTRICT 3 - TIPTON WEST Garland Community Center 1598 Garland Drive, Garland DISTRICT 4 - ATOKA Gateway Baptist Church 1915 Rosemark Road, Atoka DISTRICT 5 - MUNFORD Munford Municipal Board Room

HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE?

70 College Street, Munford DISTRICT 6 - SOUTHWEST TIPTON Poplar Grove United Methodist Church 228 Quito-Drummonds Road, Drummonds DISTRICT 7 - AUSTIN PEAY Greenleaf Community Church 9703 Hwy. 59 South, Mason DISTRICT 8 - WEST WILKINSVILLE St. Mark's M.B. Church 3220 Wilkinsville Road, Drummonds DISTRICT 9 - BRIGHTON Brighton Baptist Church 132 E Woodlawn Ave., Brighton During the early voting period, votes can cast at the Tipton County Election Commission office, 133 E. Church Street in Covington, or at the Munford Municipal Board Room, 70 College Street, Munford.

Applications must be postmarked or received no later than 30 days before an election, in order to vote in that election. To register in Tipton County: You must be a US citizen, at least 18 years old on or before the next election, a resident of Tipton County, must NOT have been convicted of a felony, or if you have, your voting rights must have been restored. You can visit the Election Commission office at 133 E. Church Street, Covington, download a paper application from the Election Commission's website (http://www.tiptonco.com/ election_commission/voters/register_to_vote/index.php) or register online at govotetn.com.

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49%

OF VOTERS TURNED OUT FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER 2016, WHICH MEANS AN ESTIMATED

17,000

VOTED, AND 3/4 OF VOTERS SHOWED UP DURING THE EARLY VOTING PERIOD

EVERY VOTE COUNTS – IN COVINGTON,

12 votes

MADE THE DIFFERENCE IN ALDERMAN JERE HADLEY'S RE-ELECTION IN 2016

JULY 2

IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE AUGUST ELECTION

QUALITY OF LIFE

Tipton County is home to some of the best cities in the Volunteer State In 2009, Progressive Farmer magazine ranked Tipton County the third safest in the nation and reported its residents are 17 times less likely to encounter crime than the average county nationwide.

In 2017, Atoka and Munford was ranked 19 and 25, respectively, of the 50 safest cities in Tennessee. The National Council for Home Safety and Security combined data from the most recent FBI Crime Reports, population data and its own research to create their rankings.

Other organizations, like HomeSnacks.net, ranked Tennessee’s top cities and four Tipton County towns made the list.

Garland was named the 10th best small town to live in while Atoka, Munford and Covington were ranked 15, 27 and 78 in the list of the 100 Best Cities in Tennessee.

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DON'T MISS

TOWN OF

Over the last several years, Atoka has made a commitment toward its parks and recreation offerings as well as the organization of several town events.

Here's what you won't want to miss:

ATOKA

ATOKA BBQ FESTIVAL First full weekend in April Nancy Lane Park ROCK THE BLOCK Mid-August Walker Park Splash Pad SAFE NIGHT OUT Halloween Night Walker Park ADKISON PARK TREE LIGHTING Late November Adkison Park

Children enjoy the splash pad at Walker Park during the Rock the Block event in 2017.

THE BASICS

Located in southeast Tipton County, Atoka can trace its origins back to the small community of Portersville and the year 1838. The original charter was signed in 1876, but historians say residents didn't want saloons to come to town, so Atoka disolved its charter and was unincorporated until June 24, 1911, when a new charter was established. Seventeen years later, the town was decimated by a tornado. During the housing boom of the early 2000s, it was one of the fastest-growing areas in the state and today is the mostpopulated town in TIpton County.

EDUCATION

Students living in Atoka are zoned for several different schools Atoka Elementary Brighton Middle School Munford Middle School Brighton High School Munford High School

UTILITIES

The Town of Atoka supplies water to residents while Southwest Electric Co-Op supplies electricity and Poplar Grove Utility District and the CIty of Munford supply natural gas. Broadband Internet, landline phones and cable television hook-up can be arranged through

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Atoka's represented by a mayor and six alderman on the municipal level and two county commissioners.

W. Daryl Walker, mayor Darry Marshall, vice mayor Walker Adams, Alderman Barry Akin, Alderman Danny Feldmayer, Alderman Brett Giannini, Alderman Mike Joyner, Alderman The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the town hall meeting room, 334 Atoka-Munford Avenue, Atoka.

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Ritter Communications. Satellite television through Dish and DirecTV are also available.

Town of Atoka 901-837-5300 STEMC 901-837-1900 Poplar Grove 901-837-0182 City of Munford 901-837-0171 Ritter 901-873-3131

The terms of three aldermen and the mayor are up for re-election in 2018.

Atokans are representated by commissioners Mike Sterling and John Delancey, both up for re-election in 2018.

The county commission meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Criminal Justice Complex, 1801 S. College Street.

Atoka voters cast their ballots at Gateway Baptist Church, 1915 Rosemark Road, Atoka.

For more information about Atoka, see the city's website at townofatoka.com.

SANTA'S RIDE Mid-December All over Atoka

9,095

PEOPLE LIVE IN ATOKA, WHICH BECAME THE MOST-POPULATED CITY IN TIPTON COUNTY IN 2016. ITS POPULATION MORE THAN TRIPLED FROM 2000-2010.

1872

THE RAILROAD COMES TO ATOKA FROM MEMPHIS. ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S FIRST MAIL ROUTES FOLLOWS IN 1895.

41

YEARS WAS THE TERM OF THE LATE CHARLES L. WALKER, THE STATE'S LONGEST-SERVING MAYOR

80¢

IS THE CITY'S TAX RATE – ONE OF THE LOWEST RATES IN THE COUNTY

2014

THE CITY ESTABLISHED ITS FIRE DEPARTMENT, SEPARATING FROM MUNFORD

DON'T MISS

TOWN OF

Brighton Boy Scouts enjoy riding a float at the Christmas parade in 2017.

BRIGHTON

Here are the events you won't want to miss: GLOW-IN-THE-DARK EASTER EGG HUNT Easter Brighton softball fields CHRISTMAS PARADE Early December Main Street COOKIES WITH SANTA Mid-December Town Hall

THE BASICS

Located between Covington and Atoka, Brighton is a quaint town that holds onto its roots. Its Main Street features Wells Kitchen, a family-run Southern meat-and-three restaurant owned and operated by mayor Sarah Crocker and her family, mother Vannice and sisters Emily Crocker Schmitz and Jennie Crocker McConnell. It was established in 1873 along the Paducah Railroad on the lands of A.W. Smith Sr., who gave the initial five acres for the depot grounds. The town was reportedly named for Mr. Bright, teh first conductor on the Memphis Division of said road.

EDUCATION

Students living in Brighton are zoned for several different schools: Brighton Elementary Brighton Middle School Brighton High School

UTILITIES

Water services are administered

by Poplar Grove Utility, while Southwest Tennessee Electric Cooperative provides electric services and the City of Munford administers natural gas and water.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Brighton's represented by a mayor and four alderman on the municipal level and two county commissioners.

Sarah Crocker, mayor Stephanie Washam, vice mayor Jason Dittrich, alderman George Smith, alderman Kenny Hall, alderman The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the town hall meeting room, 139 N. Main Street, Brighton.

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Town of Brighton 901-476-8661 STEMC 901-837-1900 Poplar Grove 901-837-0182 City of Munford 901-837-0171 Ritter 901-873-3131

Brighton is also representated by commissioners Dale Smith and Jonathan Murphy, both up for reelection in 2018.

The county commission meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Criminal Justice Complex, 1801 S. College Street.

Brighton voters cast their ballots at Brighton Baptist Church, 132 E. Woodlawn Ave., Brighton.

For more information about Brighton, see the city's website at townofbrighton.com.

BY THE NUMBERS

2,996

PEOPLE LIVE IN BRIGHTON

30 78¢

MILES NORTH OF MEMPHIS

IS THE CITY'S TAX RATE – IT'S THE LOWEST RATE IN THE COUNTY

Mayor Justin Hanson and city employees serve barbecue at the city's annual festival.

CITY OF COVINGTON

DON'T MISS

Here are the events you won't want to miss: CHOCOLATE TOUR Early February Historic Court Square MUSIC ON THE SQUARE April and May Historic Court Square WORLD'S OLDEST BBQ FESTIVAL Early June Cobb Parr Memorial Park ISAAC HAYES FESTIVAL August Frazier Park HERITAGE FESTIVAL Late September Historic Court Square CHRISTMAS PARADE Late November Historic Court Square

THE BASICS

Incorporated in 1826, Covington is the county seat of Tipton County and was chosen for its location on a hill and proximity to natural springs. Today, Covington is home to most of Tipton County's industry and, with Unilever and Charms, is West Tennessee's sweet spot. It is the birthplace of soul legend Isaac Hayes, home to Speaker Emeritus Jimmy Naifeh, the longest-serving speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives, and the city hosts the World's Oldest BBQ Festival, which will take place from May 31-June 2 in Cobb Parr Memorial Park.

EDUCATION

Students living in Covington are zoned for several different schools: Covington Integrated Arts Academy, Crestview Elementary, Crestview Middle School and Covington High School

UTILITIES

The City of Covington administers water, natural gas and electric to its residential and commercial customers. Cable television, Internet and phone service through Comcast and AT&T U-Verse.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Covington's represented by a mayor and six alderman on the municipal level and four county commissioners.

Justin Hanson, mayor Mac McGowan, vice mayor Minnie Bommer, alderwoman Drew Glass, alderman Jere Hadley, alderman C.H. Sullivan, alderman The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at city hall, 200 W. Washington, Covington. The city

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Covington Public Works 901-476-9531 Covington Electric 901-476-7104

has four committees which meet at 1 p.m. every Tuesday.

Covington is also representated by commissioners Sheila Barlow, Rusty Wooten, Arnold McIntyre and Tommy Dunavant, all of whom are up for re-election in 2018.

The county commission meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Criminal Justice Complex, 1801 S. College Street.

Voters in northeast Covington cast their ballots at Canaan Baptist Church, 211 N. Main Street, and voters in southeast Covington vote at the National Guard Armory at 4500 Mueller Brass Road.

BY THE NUMBERS

9,035

PEOPLE LIVE IN COVINGTON

2025 $1.33

WILL BE THE CITY'S BICENTENNIAL

IS THE CITY'S TAX RATE

46

THE AGE OF THE BBQ COOKING CONTEST, THE WORLD'S OLDEST, ACCORDING TO LOCAL SOURCES

9

LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN THE CITY

Mayor Gwendolyn Kilpatrick, in green, and others at the first Black History Month program.

TOWN OF MASON

DON'T MISS

Here are the events you won't want to miss: BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM Mid-February MASON CHRISTMAS PARADE December Main Street

THE BASICS

Once a booming stop on the Memphis to Ohio railway, Mason is in the middle of a rebuilding era in which the town's elected officials are reorganizing and attempting to bring growth. Mason is the home to worldfamous restaurant's Gus's Fried Chicken and Bozo's Hot Pit Bar-B-Q. Both restaurants have been worldrenowned for their delicious eats for decades. Drive west on Hwy. 70 – the restaurants are located at 505 W. Hwy. 70 West and 342 Hwy. 70 West, respectively.

EDUCATION

Students living in Mason are zoned for several different schools: Crestview Elementary, Brighton Elementary, Crestview Middle, Brighton Middle, Covington High and Brighton High

UTILITIES

Water and natural gas services are administered by the Town of Mason and electric is administered by Southwest Tennessee Electric Memphis Cooperative

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Mason's represented by a mayor and six alderman on the municipal level and two county commissioners.

Gwendolyn Kilpatrick, mayor Joe Nelson, vice mayor Keneko Claybon, alderman Gloria Whitley, alderman Virginia Rivers, alderman Emmit Gooden, alderman Paul Somerville, alderman The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at city hall, 12157

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

BY THE NUMBERS

1,596

PEOPLE LIVE IN MASON, INCLUDING THE INMATES AT THE FEDERAL JOE PRISON

1858

MASON WAS FOUNDED

Main Street. Committees meet on Mondays as well.

Mason is also representated by commissioners Courtney Fee and Harold "Poochie" Twisdale, both of whom are up for re-election in 2018.

The county commission meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Criminal Justice Complex, 1801 S. College Street.

Voters in northeast Mason cast their ballots at Greenleaf Community Church, 9703 Hwy. 59 South, Mason.

For more information on Mason, see townofmasontn.org

$1.21 MASON'S TAX RATE

2015

GWENDOLYN KILPATRICK BECOMES THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND WOMAN MAYOR OF MASON AND ALL OF TIPTON COUNTY. MASON IS ALSO THE FIRST TOWN TO HAVE AN ALL AFRICANAMERICAN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.

DON'T MISS

CITY OF

Here are the events you won't want to miss:

MUNFORD

EASTER EGG DROP Easter Munford High School football field CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE Early July City Park CELEBRATE MUNFORD Mid-September Downtown Munford CHRISTMAS PARADE Early December Downtown Munford

THE BASICS

Though established in 1853 at Mt. Zion, Munford was incorporated in 1905 as Munford and named for Col. R.H. Munford, a Tipton County official for which a cemetery in Covington is also named. C.B. Sale reportedly suggested the name because Sale's daughter boarded with the Munford family while attending seminary.

Today, the bedroom community is home to beautiful parks and new subdivisions. The high school's marching band is known nationally for its talent, having won a national championship and appeared in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in 2015. The band is set to go to the Rose Parade in January 2019.

EDUCATION

Students living in Munford are zoned for several different schools: Munford Elementary School Munford Middle School Munford High School

UTILITIES

Southwest Tennessee Electric Cooperative provides electric services and Munford Public Works administers natural gas and water services. Landline phone, cable and broadband services are available through Ritter Communications.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Munford's represented by a mayor and six alderman on the municipal level and two county commissioners.

Dwayne Cole, mayor Sue Arthur, vice mayor Ray Deneka, alderman Jack Bomar, alderman Lonnie Glass, alderman George Watson, alderman Bob Wilson, alderman The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets the fourth Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at city hall, 70

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City of Munford 901-837-0171 STEMC 901-837-1900 Ritter Communications 901-873-0131

College Street.

Munford is also representated by commissioners Bob Wilson and Glenn Turner, both of whom are up for re-election in 2018.

The county commission meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Criminal Justice Complex, 1801 S. College Street.

Voters in northeast Munford cast their ballots in the board room at city hall.

For more information on Munford, see munford.com.

BY THE NUMBERS

6,108

PEOPLE LIVE IN MUNFORD

$1.23

MUNFORD'S TAX RATE

2015

MUNFORD BAND GOES TO NEW YORK CITY AND MARCHES IN THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE. ON JAN. 1, 2019, THEY'LL BE MARCHING IN THE ROSE PARADE.

61

YEARS SINCE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS FOUNDED

SMALLER CITIES

THE BASICS

Tipton County's smaller incorporated cities – Burlison, Garland and Gilt Edge – are all located in the western portion of the county. Sleepy towns, they pride themselves on their slower pace and, in Gilt Edge and Garland, their volunteer fire departments. These cities have elected officials, but no property taxes or paid public safety departments.

BURLISON

GARLAND

GILT EDGE

Population 418 Size One square mile

Population 343 Size .6 square miles

Population 476 Size 2.9 square miles

Education Students attend Crestview Elementary, Covington Integrated Arts Academy, Crestview Middle and Covington High

Education Students attend Crestview Elementary, Covington Integrated Arts Academy, Crestview Middle and Covington High

Education Students attend Crestview Elementary, Covington Integrated Arts Academy, Crestview Middle and Covington High

Mayor Jim Kenny Deputy Mayor Julie Howard Alderman Danny Howard

Mayor Ben Little Aldermen Kelley Gray, Wayne Max, Donald Anthony Hardwick, Clayton Wilson, Lisa McClain and two vacant seats

Mayor Steve Fletcher Aldermen Brian Shoemaker, Adam Hursh, John Paul Walker, Carolyn Sloan

Incorporated in 1965, but settled around Smyrna Baptist Church in the late 1800s

Established in 1874, this small town now has a Dollar General and FasTimes gas station

Incorporated in 1967, Gilt Edge is home to the Gilt Edge Cafe and the Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department

UTILITIES

Southwest Tennessee Electric Cooperative provides electric services and First Utility District administers natural gas and water services.

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

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ELECTED OFFICIALS James C. “Jimbo” Adkins 5270 Drummonds Road, Drummonds District 7 Courtney Fee 2008 Sadler School Road, Brighton Harold “Poochie” Twisdale 4424 Pickens Store Road, Mason District 8 James L. Sneed 2101 Wilkinsville Road, Drummonds Carl Knight 158 Hickory Lane, Millington District 9 Dale W. Smith 2327 Portersville Road, Atoka Jonathan Murphy 136 Windward Place, Brighton STATE Governor of Tennessee Bill Haslam Visit the Governor’s Office: Tennessee State Capitol, Nashville Call: 615-741-2001 Email: bill.haslam@tn.gov

17

CHALLENGERS HAVE FILED PETITIONS TO RUN AGAINST INCUMBENT COMMISSIONERS IN THE AUGUST 2018 ELECTION – THERE IS OPPOSITION IN EVERY DISTRICT

7

CANDIDATES ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING IN THE GUBERNATORIAL RACE

Tweet: @BillHaslam Web: https://www.tn.gov/governor.html State Representative Debra Moody (Dist. 81) Visit: 3176 Oil Mill Road, Covington Call: 615-741-3774 Email: rep.debra.moody@capitol.tn.gov Tweet: @RepDebraMoody Web: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h81.html State Senator Mark Norris (Dist. 32) Visit: 853 S. Collierville-Arlington Rd., Collierville

Call: 615-741-1967 Email: sen.mark.norris@capitol.tn.gov Tweet: @senatornorris Web: http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s32.html FEDERAL Senators Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Visit: 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510 Call: 202-224-4944 Tweet: @senatorlamaralexander Web: https://www.alexander.senate.gov/public/ Senator Bob Corker (R–TN) Visit the Memphis office: 100 Peabody Place, Suite 1335, Memphis, Tn. 38103 Call: 901-683-1910 Tweet: @SenBobCorker Web: https://www.corker.senate.gov/public/ House of Representatives U.S. Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) Visit the Memphis office: 5900 Poplar Ave, Suite 202, Memphis, TN 38119.

Call: 901-682-4422 Tweet: @repdavidkustoff Web: https://kustoff.house.gov/