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What's Inside

Calendar of Events

Transformation - Hester Apartments recharge downtown - Pages 8-12

Meet & Greet: Coca-Cola Museum -Page 32

Recipes - On the Menu

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Travel - The ultimate dream home: Biltmore Estates - Pages 22-25

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‘Blue tin-roof cabin combines nature, steel logs, high tech - Pages 36-41 Cover story - Ron and Wendy Tigner’s dream home -Pages 48-51

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Transformation HESTER BATTERY APARTMENTS RECHARGE DOWNTOWN

BY CAROL HUMPHREYS FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE Passersby on the north end of downtown Corinth may only give a brief, curious glance at the old Buick building or an awning over an old parking lot with the faded words “Plymouth” and “Corinth Auto Exchange, Inc.” printed on it.

However, old-timers will remember the area as a once thriving

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automobile industry during the early to mid-1900s.

The 100-year-old garage that once stood at the corner of Bunch and Franklin Streets was a part of that industry and connected to the Plymouth building that now houses an office supply business. At one time, a car ramp ran up to the second story so cars could be driven up for automotive repairs.

As the area’s automobile indus-

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try declined, the garage on Bunch Street fell into disrepair with broken windows and fallen rubble from the roof.

Today, thanks to Dr. Nick Dodd’s love for his hometown, the building has been transformed into Hester Battery Apartments, an unpretentious but attractive apartment complex. In appreciation of his town’s history, the building’s original sign, “Start and Go! with Hester Bat-

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OPPOSITE PAGE The former automotive building is now six premium apartments ranging in size from 850 to 1,600 square feet.

THIS PAGE The 100-year-old garage at the corner of Bunch and Franklin streets in downtown Corinth was in disrepair before the renovation project began.

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This provides the best of both worlds.

Occupants are near the quiet, residential side of downtown and still have the perks of everything downtown has to offer.

teries,” remains in place near the building’s entrance.

“When I tried to tell people where this building was located, they would say, ‘You’re talking about the Hester Battery Building, right?’” said Dodd. “I knew this was what this landmark building was always going to be referred.”

The new apartments continue the revitalization downtown Corinth has seen in the past two

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decades. Dodd has a passion for restoring the timeworn buildings downtown, which began with his “Downtown Storage” project adjacent to the apartment building.

“It has been a while since these buildings have been touched and I’m proud of the way they turned out,” said the optometrist.

Dodd designed the layout of the apartment building.

“I had a vision of the style apartment I would want for myself and designed them as if I was living there,” he said. He added that the whole renovation was a substantial investment. “The structure of the building was sound with ‘good bones’ but we started with an old garage warehouse setting.”

Some of the major expenses included all new electrical and plumbing, new roof, spray foam

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Apartments feature a spacious living area.

Apartment kitchens (below) feature granite countertops and an island.

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This apartment master bedroom (above) features lots of windows. Bedrooms (right) and other rooms feature the original brick walls. This apartment master closet (below) features a window.

Photos by Hugh Jordan

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I had a vision of the style apartment I would want for myself and designed them as if I was living there.

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Dr. Nick Dodd designed the apartments, including this downstairs main lobby entrance to five separate apartments. Right: Interior of old building before the renovation project began.

insulation, extra sound proofing insulation, new windows and sprinkler system.

The exterior of the building was painted and new landscaping and parking was added. Grass, shrubs and trees were added around the building and across the street.

The former automotive building is now composed of six premium apartments ranging from 850 to 1,600 square feet with four upstairs and two downstairs. One downstairs apartment unit has its own entrance and garage while the other five apartments share the main lobby.

The interior of each apartment is laid out with an open floor plan that includes spacious bedrooms, kitchen and living area. There are granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, kitchen islands and a mixture of wood, brick and tile used for the flooring. Windows provide views of the Alcorn County Courthouse, General Albert Sidney Johnston’s headquarters, a rose garden, the Oak Home and other views of historic downtown homes.

An eye-catching feature in each apartment is the exposed brick with the walls being original to the building. Brick from the same time period as the

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building was also used for some of the flooring.

Dodd describes the apartments’ location as “off the beaten path.”

Green space is within walking distance around the downtown area. The apartments are situated on the edge of a historic residential area and also adjacent to the downtown business district.

“This provides the best of both worlds,” said the 35-year-old. “Occupants are near the quiet, residential side of downtown and still have the perks of everything downtown has to offer.”

All the apartments are currently rented. Dodd commented people were waiting to move in even before the building’s completion date in January.

He added he couldn’t be more proud of how the project turned out.

The Corinth native has reason to be proud.

The Hester Battery Apartments are a testament to Corinth’s vibrant history and the dedication of people like him who want to see its downtown continue to flourish.

(A resident of Corinth, Carol Humphreys is a freelance writer and contributor to the Daily Corinthian, Crossroads Magazine and Pickwick Profiles.)

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recipes

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CUCUMBER AVOCADO SALAD 11/2 cups of chopped tomatoes – I used cherry tomatoes 1 cucumber – peeled and seeded then diced 1 avocado – diced 4 oz feta cheese – cubed 2 tbs minced red onion 1 handful parsley – minced – about 2 tbs 2 tbs olive oil

1 tbs red wine vinegar 8 twists of black pepper from a pepper mill

GRILLED PEACHES WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM 2 ripe peaches 2 ripe nectarines canola oil 8 large scoops vanilla ice cream Honey and sea salt for finishing Heat grill to medium high heat.

Brush the peach and nectarines halves with a touch of with oil and place on the grill for a few minutes and then rotate 90 degrees to continue to cook for about 3-4 minutes total grill marks appear and the fruit starts to caramelize.

Remove from the grill with a pair of tongs and serve with a scoop of ice cream in the center of the fruit.

Drizzle with honey and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

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Chop tomatoes into a medium dice. If using cherry tomatoes, cut in half. Add to a bowl.

Peel and seed one cucumber and dice. Add to bowl. Remove pit, dice avocado and using a spoon scoop out the avocado from the peel. Add to bowl.

Cube feta and add to bowl. Add minced red onion and minced parsley to bowl.

Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar and black pepper – pour over salad.

Toss gently so the feta and avocado don’t break up. Serve immediately.

If refrigerating – keep the avocado aside and add before serving.

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PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

3 bags of Success® Jasmine Rice or 3 cups cooked rice (leftover is fine!)

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

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cup chopped carrots cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 cup diced pineapple fresh or canned 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon 3 tablespoons soy sauce or more to taste 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil salt and pepper to taste optional: sliced green onions for garnish 1/2

Cook the rice according to package directions.

In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and saute until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate.

Cover with foil to keep warm.

Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Heat the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium high heat.

Add the onion and carrot to the pan, cook 3-5 minutes or until softened. Stir in the red bell pepper, pineapple and bacon; cool 2-3 minutes more.

Add the rice to the pan, along with the reserved chicken and frozen peas. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and mix gently until everything is thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper, add more soy sauce if desired.

Serve immediately, sprinkled with sliced green onions if desired.

CHICKEN RANCH WRAPS

2 cups cooked grilled chicken breasts, chopped (seasoned with your favorite spices, see note*) ¼ cup Ranch dressing ½ cup mozzarella cheese ¼ cup cilantro, minced (optional) 4 8’’ tortillas

Lay tortillas on a clean, flat surface. Place about ½ cup chicken, 1 tablespoon ranch, 2 tablespoons of cheese, and 1 tablespoon of minced cilantro on each tortilla. Fold tightly to form a burrito shape.

Heat a heavy-duty pan or grill to medium heat. Coat with a light layer or oil or cooking spray and cook wraps for 1-2 minutes on each side or until the tortilla is crispy and golden.

Remove from heat, slice in half and serve immediately.

Notes: You can use cooked rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, or grilled chicken seasoned with your favorite spices. I like to season with a tablespoon of fajita seasoning and grill in a hot pan for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through.

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BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

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12 oz. box rotini pasta 10 slices of bacon, cooked & crumbled 1 cup mayonnaise 1 1 oz. package dry ranch dressing mix 1/4 t garlic powder 1/4 t Lawry’s seasoning salt 1/2 cup milk, or more as needed 1/2 cup diced tomato 1 small can (2.25 oz) sliced black olives 1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese Salt & pepper to taste

MINI FRUIT PIZZA COOKIES

8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 8-ounce container or 3 cups cool whip (or use whipped cream)

½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 20 shortbread cookies (or use homemade sugar cookies) ½ cup sliced kiwi ½ cup sliced strawberries

½ cup sliced blackberries ½ cup mandarin oranges Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the cool whip and beat until smooth. Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla.

Spread 1 tablespoon on each cookie. (I had about one cup of frosting left over.)

Top frosted cookies with sliced fruit.

Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and Lawry’s. Stir in milk until smooth. Place pasta, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing.

Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Add additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

OOEY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE For the Cake: 1 18¼-ounce package yellow cake mix 1 egg 8 tablespoons butter, melted For the Filling: 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 1 16-ounce box powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat together.

Next, add the powdered sugar and mix well. Spread over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center should be a little gooey.

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BROCCOLI CHEDDAR TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

4 medium russet potatoes, washed well and dried 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 tablespoons salted butter, very soft 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon chives 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 1 and /2 cups cooked broccoli, chopped, divided 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Place potatoes in a small baking dish and bake for 45-60

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE KABOBS 2 boxes strawberries 1 box of white cake mix 3/4 cup of Greek vanilla yogurt 2 egg whites 1 1 /3 cups of water 1 bag of white chocolate chips Skewers Combine the cake mix, greek yogurt, egg whites and water in a bowl.

Mix until smooth and pour into a greased cake pan or dish.

(9x13) Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until toothpick

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minutes, or until soft. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each in half, lengthwise. Scoop out the potato pulp and place it into a large bowl, leaving the skins intact. Rub the outsides of the skins with a little olive oil. Place the skins on the prepared baking sheet and set aside.

Add the butter to the potato pulp and mash until fairly smooth; add Greek yogurt, buttermilk, seasonings, broccoli and 3/4 cup of the cheese. Divide the filling equally among the potato shells then top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are heated through.

Notes: You may use sour cream in place of the Greek yogurt. You may use almost any other cheese in place of the cheddar.

comes out clean or according to directions on the box.

Cut stems off of strawberries and halve them if need to in order to create uniform sizes.

Cut shortcake into 2-inch cubes.

Take skewer and alternate strawberries and shortcake cubes. (I like to do three or four of each per stick).

In a glass bowl melt chocolate in the microwave for about two minutes stirring every every 30 seconds.

Once fully melted, insert it into a large plastic bag and cut off the corner tip.

Drizzle all over kabobs and place in fridge to set.

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Many people are now looking to bold colors to make spaces stand out. But choosing a paint color can be challenging. Homeowners looking to update walls and complement decor may want to look at some of the more impactful colors that Pantone indicates will be popular for the 2017 season. Primrose Yellow, Lapis Blue, Flame, Pink Yarrow, and Greenery are some of the more eye-catching selections. Once colors are selected, consider these guidelines for using bolder colors in room designs.

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BY THE BILTMORE COMPANY FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Biltmore’s founder, George Washington Vanderbilt, foresaw great things when he arrived in the mountains of western North Carolina in 1888.

Doubtless, he imagined a beautiful future while creating the grand estate for himself and his family, but Vanderbilt probably never dreamed his home would become so important in later years.

Fast forward more than 100 years, and his descendants also saw great things when they looked into the future of Biltmore. Thanks to the careful direction of George Vanderbilt’s descendants, Biltmore is now a national brand.

Today, the physical estate is a National Historic Landmark and a thriving tourist destination that welcomes more than 1 million visitors each year. Guests enjoy tours through Biltmore

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House – America’s largest home – an awardwinning winery, a bustling farm, four-star hotel, outdoor center, six restaurants and 13 shops.

Equally impressive is the network of retailers that sell specially-branded products across the nation. Thanks to the careful management of the Biltmore brand, consumers can bring the gracious spirit of Biltmore into their home through a variety of products ranging from linens and cookware to home building materials.

Staying True to the Vision

The expansion of Biltmore as national brand and tourist destination dovetails nicely into the company’s mission statement. The mantra of “The preservation of Biltmore Estate as a privately-owned, profitable, working estate” drives every decision made within the company, which is overseen by William (Bill) A.V. Cecil Jr., great-grandson of George Vanderbilt.

The company’s core values of community service, hospitality, integrity, profitability, team-

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work, authenticity, quality, and leadership shape the expansion of the brand and provide guidance for the future.

Keeping It in the Family

Biltmore originally began as a home for George Vanderbilt and his family. After his death in 1914, his wife, Edith, managed the estate until her daughter, Cornelia Vanderbilt Cecil, and son-in-law, John Francis Amherst Cecil, took over in the 1920s.

While Biltmore House officially opened to the public for tours in 1930, Biltmore began its revival as a company in earnest when George Vanderbilt’s grandson, William A.V. Cecil, Sr., left a promising banking career in New York in 1960 to save the family home. A Harvard University graduate, Mr. Cecil personally oversaw all the details concerning the management of the company

Many people visit Biltmore Estates to see its beautiful gardens.

in the early years.

As the company grew and time passed, Biltmore welcomed a new generation into its fold. George Vanderbilt’s great-grandson, Bill Cecil Jr., is now President and CEO of The Biltmore Company.

He is also a member of The Biltmore Company Executive Com-

mittee and its Board of Directors.

His sister, Diana “Dini” Cecil Pickering, serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, is a member of the company’s Executive Committee, and acts as the Family Office Director and Chairman of Biltmore’s Corporate Philanthropy program.

Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the Biltmore House is the main attraction as the largest house ever to be built in the United States. Many tourists like to visit Biltmore Estates in the fall when the mountain colors are at their peak (opposite page).

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Visit Antler Hill Village (above) at Biltmore Estates, its shopping and entertainment district.

Lodging is available on the property at four-star The Inn on Biltmore Estates & Cottage (right).

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Visit the Outdoor Adventure Center for horseback riding, carriage trips, boat rides and more.

Photos by The Biltmore Company

Understanding the Biltmore Company

Under the family’s guidance, the company has grown through the years to incorporate a variety of businesses.

Biltmore: Defined as the physical 8,000-acre estate located in Asheville, N.C., this incorporates the 250-room Biltmore House filled with George Vanderbilt’s original collection of furnishings, art and antiques. Alongside Biltmore House, the estate encompasses renowned gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the award-winning Winery and Antler Hill Farm, Outdoor Center, Equestrian Center, restaurants, and event and meeting venues.

Inn on Biltmore Estate: Located on the estate, the inn opened in 2001 as an extension of Biltmore’s legendary hospitality. The 210-

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room inn boasts luxurious guest rooms and suites, a full-service restaurant, spa, library, lobby bar, exterior swimming pool and fitness center. It has received Mobil Travel Guide’s Four-Star rating, Four Diamonds from AAA, and a spot on Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List for several years running.

Biltmore Wine Company: George Vanderbilt was known for his love of entertaining and a devotion to agricultural technology. When the Winery and Wine Company began in 1977, it fulfilled what some could call destiny.

Today, Biltmore produces awardwinning wines using fruit from its 94-acre vineyard and juice from partners across the state and other premium wine-growing regions.

Biltmore ranks in the top 1% of the U.S. wine business and produces more than 170,000 cases of wine

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annually. Guests to the estate can sample Biltmore wine at the Winery, housed in a converted dairy barn. The Winery is America’s most-visited winery.

Biltmore For Your Home: Launched in 1990, the home products division shares the spirit of the estate through a variety of unique products. More than 12,000 retailers sell Biltmore For Your Home and Biltmore Chateau Reserve products, which are inspired by historical details found in Biltmore House and the surrounding estate. Distribution channels include furniture stores, department stores, custom frame shops, designers and architects, lighting showrooms, floor covering retailers and grocery stores.

(To learn more about Biltmore go to www.biltmore.com or call 877-BILTMORE.)

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• Decide how big an impact you want to make. Are you looking for color overload or just a small focal point of vivid color? Remember, using bold color doesn’t mean every wall must be lathered in that hue.

Instead, select one wall to serve as an accent point and use that spot as your bold color display.

Otherwise, rely on bold colors to dress up otherwise mundane areas, such as the back wall of a cupboard or moldings and trim.

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• Go bold in the kitchen.

Incorporate a splash of color in the kitchen without going overboard. Try an appliance or design fixture in a bright shade. Or paint the inside of the cabinets in your favorite color and install glass inserts in the cabinet doors so that everyone gets a peek of the color beyond. A neutral kitchen also can be brightened up with the use of silverware, dishes, pots and pans, and other kitchen items featured in bold hues.

• Stick to boldness on interchangeable items. Those who like to experiment with color may find that they like to switch out the colors now and again.

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hunter’s dream home

BY CAROL HUMPHREYS FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE Tim Huggins’ log cabin will quickly dispel any doubts about his passion for the outdoors.

The only question in doubt may be the word “cabin” when describing his new 12,000 square foot retirement home.

The architectural beauty sits on a thickly wooded lot behind black iron gates off Hwy. 350 appropriately leading to Pickwick Lake.

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can be seen through the trees. The home, still a work in progress, is already being called the “Blue tinroofed cabin” by Pickwick-bound travelers as far away as Memphis.

It is also the first log cabin in the Southeast to use TruLog steel logs.

“I wanted a log home with no maintenance,” said Huggins, 56, of his new home. “A real log cabin has to be maintained at least every four months for termite-control.

Every two years the natural logs have to be re-chinked for cracks, which occur naturally. Then every

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‘Blue tin-roofed cabin’ combines nature, steel logs, high-tech five to seven years the logs shift and you have to strip them down, and re-stain and put a new coating on them.”

“Once we put up these steel logs, we were done,” said the homeowner. “They have an insulator to keep the structure flowing with the wind.

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closer inspection, the metal siding that variates in veins of natural color becomes obvious.

The rugged yet refined look of the exterior continues inside the house where Huggins’ passion really shines.

Artful displays of his prized wildlife trophies start appearing as mounted ducks take flight across his entryway hall. But it is the astounding room that Huggins calls his den that really brings his passion for hunting and fishing into view.

The den’s vaulted ceiling soars upward 36 feet while 8-foot wall-towall windows provide a panoramic view of his wooded lot. Eye-catching displays of preserved wildlife are abundant, including trophy deer mounted over the picture windows.

One display Huggins calls his “TV set,” features one of his designs showcasing three large Pickwick Lake bass accompanied by freezedried shad as they appear to swim through aquatic grass.

An enormous Pennsylvania elk head is the centerpiece over a striking north-facing entry door. In the middle of the immense room, a huge antlered chandelier commands attention while a 50-foot wood and steel Ibeam and 30-foot beams stretch overhead across the room.

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Other lively wildlife displays accented with faux rock and organic materials create interesting focal points along tongue and groove pine walls. A stunning view of the landings on the third and fourth floors overlooking the den add to the room’s lofty feeling.

Each level of the house has a chandelier, including the front entrance. Lamps are equipped with blue lighting to match the theme of the roof while spot lights and sconce light fixtures focus on interesting areas.

The bow hunter’s trophies run the gamut from the enormous elk head to Mississippi and Tennessee bobcats and wild turkeys, to dozens of whitetail deer, including a 16-pointer, to a 9 1/2-pound largemouth bass. A full-bodied black bear shot by a big-game hunter in Africa sits in a corner of the den and is a present from his brother.

Every specimen in Huggins’ collection carries a story. He noted that for many years he only hunted competitively until he realized there was more to be gained from hunting.

“I had been ignoring the doe population, which needed to be decreased for the good of the herd and could provide meat for those in need,” said the avid hunter. “I realized it was a blessing to give rather than receive. I had learned the sport of hunting. Jesus taught me the sport of giving.”

A huge see-through custom fireplace provides warmth for the den and, according to Huggins, the entire house with natural logs and a “heatilator” or heat circulating blower. The mantle and hearth will eventually be covered with a black onyx tile which will give the fireplace a stunning

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reflective effect.

The other side of the fireplace faces a spacious and rustic master bedroom. However, it’s the master bathroom that will contain the cabin’s crowning glory – a waterfall.

At the suggestion of his building contractor, Eric Price, on how to fill his 10-by-10 enclosed shower space, Huggins is adding a waterfall. A blue light will

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highlight the waterfall against a rock wall as a backdrop. The water will flow from the second floor down to the basement which is being turned into a living space.

Huggins will be able to control the water flow from his bed so he can listen to its soothing sound while he rests. The shower stall will be enclosed by wood panels to give it a cave effect.

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Above the back entrance foyer is a second floor large landing area. The back entrance foyer to the den features tongue and grove pine wood.

The house’s design was flipflopped from the original house plan so all the shower and water lines are on the south side of the house as protection from the north wind. The front entrance faces south and the den faces north with what will be outstanding views of the trees changing seasons.

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connect the master bedroom, den, entry and kitchen. A relaxed color palette and natural materials like cedar and wood are carried in from the outside to the inside which is comprised of four floors, including a basement/ apartment.

Distressed finishes on the kitchen cabinets, exterior doors and third floor landing give the cabin a rich, vintage appeal. The

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focal point of the airy kitchen, lined on one wall with tall cabinets in a staggered design, is the kitchen island. The island’s countertop is made from beautiful brown-gold natural stone from Brazil. Lighter countertops throughout the rest of the kitchen pick up colors from the granite on the island.

Huggins, who is living in his new house, is hands-on with its progress. He stained all the trim work in the kitchen with signature stain from Pierce Cabinets in Tupelo.

An accent door leading out of the kitchen into the three-vehicle garage has the same stain with a black glaze added.

Near his kitchen is an office/ study with wall-to-wall windows overlooking a broad wrap-around porch.

The hybrid log cabin’s energy efficiency is one of Huggins’ proudest accomplishments. Rooms are temperature controlled with ductless mini split heating and air conditioning systems. The systems eliminate wasted energy by using only the exact amount of energy needed to maintain comfort in each room and adjust automatically to changing conditions.

He also has hot water hydronic radiant floors throughout the house, providing warm living spaces without uncomfortable hot or cold air pockets.

The owner of Corinth Dry Cleaners admits the house has almost too much space for him, but it was designed that way for a reason.

“Eric and I sat down at the cleaners a couple of years ago and I showed him a photo of a cabin I wanted him to design,” said the home owner. “One of the changes I wanted was to make the den bigger. We also realized the original plan had so many cuts and angles

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Upstairs bathroom showscases cabin colors. Bathroom faucets have a waterfall effect.

in the architecture, it would have been more expensive to build it that way. We decided to square the roof instead, which ended up increasing available living space immensely.”

“We used every square inch and cubic foot, including what is usually dead space in the attic,” he continued. “We went ahead and did all the prep work so we wouldn’t be doing all the drilling and cutting into the walls later. I can just open the doors

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Huggins calls these prepped areas on the third and fourth floors, his “future” rooms.

The Oakland Baptist Church member said the third floor has stairs that go up from the garage and the whole floor, including the expansive landing, can be privatized for missionary guests.

Windows have already been put in for natural light in what origi-

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nally was attic space on the fourth floor. Bubble wrap that has been installed under the metal roof is currently visible and serves as insulation that allows each of the mini-split unit heads to run more efficiently in each room.

The slope of the land surrounding the southeast corner of the house allowed for a conventional floor to be put in the half-basement under the master bedroom. Huggins has

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Ducks take flight in the back entrance foyer. Seventeen trophy deer hang on walls inside the log cabin.

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Once we put up these steel logs, we were done. They have an insulator to keep the structure flowing with the wind. They are chipproof, hail-proof and sun-proof. There are also no insect-infestation like you would have with wood.

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The back view (above, left) of the four-story log cabin with three-vehicle garage to the right and downstairs basement apartment to the left. An outdoor deck will be added to the left with access to the back door.

The cabin is the first in the Southeast to use TruLog steel logs (above, right). This is the back of the garage to the left and the wrap around porch to the front begins on the right.

plans to eventually turn this into an apartment. It will also be the home’s storm shelter.

Local sub-contractors like Greg Curry (fireplace design and finishing), Norton Plumbing and Electric and Shaw Mechanical Services (ductless air system) were used for economic purposes and to promote the Corinth area.

The outdoors lover admits his dream of a log cabin has been a massive undertaking.

It will also be a rewarding one, especially when he finally gets a chance to enjoy his master bathroom’s glorious waterfall.

(Corinth resident Carol Humphreys is a freelance writer and contributor to the Daily Corinthian, Crossroads Magazine and Pickwick Profiles.)

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As a kid, Ron Tigner often fished in Indian Creek and hunted for old bottles. Two years ago when he and his wife, Wendy, began looking for land to build a new house, his attention turned toward the creek.

“I had a vision when some heavily-wooded land with the creek running through it came up for sale,” said the Tishomingo County native. “As Wendy and I walked through the thick brush and briars, I explained to her how beautiful a setting the land would be for a house.”

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“Wendy was a little concerned when she first saw the property,” he added in amusement.

However, a year’s worth of bulldozing and dirt work ended up producing a lovely, woodland setting for the couple’s new home.

A bonus for Ron, an enthusiastic history buff, was his property had once been a Civil War campground built on an American Indian site.

“Every time we have dirt work done here, I get out there with my metal detector,” said the collector.

“So far, I’ve found Civil War bullets and a piece of an arrowhead.”

Tigner purchased 11-1/2 acres, including 3-1/2 acres for his house,

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“This property and house is our heart and soul.

I don’t think we’ll ever find anything else like this.” calling the high-end subdivision, “Indian Creek Estates.” The rest of the land has been broken into lots for sale which will have close proximity to a city park, school and shopping.

He’s also built a clay-bottom pond on the property which will eventually become a community pond with a gazebo, a fire pit and a trail down to the creek.

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Ron, 52, owns Pickwick Yacht Detail in Counce, Tenn., while Wendy, 46, works as a lab technician at Magnolia Regional Health Center.

Both the Tigners work long hours at their out-of-town jobs and want their new home to be a welcome refuge.

Upon passing the enormous boulders at the entrance of their property off Graham Road in Iuka, a sense of tranquility starts taking place.

A concrete walkway leads past an entry space filled with bright yellow flowers and vibrant foliage accented by driftwood from Pickwick Lake, river rock, flint and even an arrowhead. A huge rock Tigner had acquired before building his house, now sits in his garden as a natural bird bath.

“Right after we placed the rock in the garden with a forklift, Wendy filled the rock’s natural indention with water to create a birdbath.

That same evening there were already five birds enjoying it,” said Tigner.

The exterior of the house itself is made of fabricated stone and brick with shaker shingles around the entry way. Taupe and cream unify the three different materials and the brick has a vintage texture to appear painted and weathered.

Large picture windows and dog box dormers accent the angled, many cornered architecture.

Mahogany double doors with glass panes make an impressive entry door and are over 8 feet tall.

Memphis Outdoor Lights did the outside lighting and the Door Shop in Corinth made the custom doors.

Inside, the foyer opens up to an expansive family room and kitchen with a 15-foot high ceiling and a large cedar beam. The whole effect is one of airiness and symmetry.

Tigner said his wife designed the 2,800 square foot home.

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the front entrance and my bathtub and the shower,” he said.

“This house has been my wife’s passion,” he continued. “She designed it from the shingles to the mulch. I told her she missed her calling. She should have been an architect designing houses.”

The high ceiling was added to the

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three-bedroom, two-bath home to give an appearance of a two-story home. It also allows space for a second floor to be added in the future, if desired.

A seven-foot farm table made of 130-year-old barn wood sits close to the entryway in front of a large picture window with views of the

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THIS PAGE The open concept kitchen features tall cabinets accented with pewter hardware.

The master suite features a barn door to the bathroom area.

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landscaped garden and wooded lot. A bench made from a church pew accompanies it. The fireplace façade on the wall by the table is from the Tigners’ previous home.

A vintage scale beside the fireplace mantle was one of the first antiques the couple acquired.

Tall white cabinets built by Pierce Cabinets in Tupelo extend upward along a grey faux brick wall in the kitchen. The cabinets are accented with pewter hardware which is used on all the cabinetry throughout the house. A laundry room with a convenient shoe rack is located off the side.

“We lived for 30 years in our previous house with a small kitchen,” said Tigner. “We wanted plenty of cabinet space this time and these are so easy to close. They practically shut themselves.”

The kitchen island’s walnutfinish base warms a creamy quartz countertop, while a deep farmhouse sink continues the vintage charm around a window looking out to the backyard.

A large cedar-trimmed fireplace is the focal point in the spacious family room. Cedar was also used for two supporting columns near the entryway, bringing another natural element into the home.

“In the winter months the furnace in my fireplace heats my whole house. The central unit almost never comes on,” said the home owner.

He also gives credit to the house’s foam insulation for the low electric bill.

The couple’s comfortable back patio and seating area remain cool year-round because of their wooded back yard. Nature’s constant presence is not only felt in the home, but in the diverse creatures that inhabit its surroundings. A deer camera in Tigner’s backyard recently caught a photograph of 15 deer, two fox cubs, an armadillo and a possum in one picture.

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A neutral color palette of taupe and cream flows throughout the house and Wendy’s love of aesthetic beauty is evident. She clearly has a knack for creating artful displays using natural elements and the unique lighting used in the house adds a lot of character.

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house,” said Tigner. “Now they are all in here as part of her décor.”

The couple’s love of antiques and Ron’s passion for collecting is also evident in unique pieces used throughout the home.

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The Tigners brought treasured furnishings from their previous home and continue to add new treasures from Ron’s seemingly unlimited collection.

“I’m not just a collector, I’m a hoarder,” he said, laughing.

Beautiful pieces include an 1892 secretary with a pineapple motif and hunting dogs on the pediment, a claw-foot table of the same era, an ornate desk clock, a unique Dobro from the 1700s and a lovely green and cream 1700s wash set, including chamber pot.

The mudroom leading to the two-car garage holds antique treats like an old safe, gumball machine and antique ice box. Tigner tested the ice box, which kept a block of ice frozen for four days.

Once in the garage, carpeted stairs lined with a natural color Masonite siding and a tin ceiling, led upstairs to Tigner’s “Man Cave.” He said he is still working on the room which contains a sofa and a modern small wide-screen TV. Eventually, he wants to add some of his favorite treasures like an old Coke machine and a juke box.

The “wow” factor in the lovely house probably belongs to the master bathroom.

A handsome sliding barn door opens up to a large, open room where a freestanding deep copper tub is the star. It stands in front of a shower wall opened on both ends and lined on the inside with ceramic flooring. Tigner said when he stands on the pebbled flooring inside the shower and turns on the copper showerheads, he feels like he is under a waterfall.

He designed the shower

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The master suite bathroom centerpiece is a cooper tub (opposite page). The large master suite shower (above) can creat both vertical and horizontal water effects.

himself and Tim Nash, owner of Burnsville Carpets, built it. Nash also did all the flooring in the house and the backsplash in the kitchen.

The home owner said he has both natural gas and electric tankless hot water.

“If my power ever cuts off, I won’t run out of hot water,” he said.

Tigner said he and his wife

are very happy with their new oasis.

“This property and house is our heart and soul,” he added. “I don’t think we’ll ever find anything else like this.”

(Corinth resident Carol Humphreys is a freelance writer and contributor to the Daily Corinthian, Crossroads Magazine and Pickwick Profiles.)

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