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CONTENTS August 2018
Features
Signature Memphis • 12 John Elkington Becoming a real estate developer best advice he ever took
StreetSeen • 20 Jeanne Seagle Career as an illustrator included designing albums covers for STAX
StreetSeen • 24 Roy Tamboli Artist believes art should have a purpose other than how it looks
RSVPhillippi • 53 I’m A Four-Wheeler More two-wheelers on the road means having to be tolerant of more things with two wheels
Events
Carrie Schaefer and Hudson Atkins
Karen Carlisle and Doug Windham
Memphis Moments • 22, 26, 36, 37, 38, 39, 44, 46, 48, 49 & 50
Le Bon Appetit • 14 A Culinary Showcase
Camille McMurray and Kaitlyn Grant
Marc Mercer and Jacqueline Baldwin
Big Wig Ball • 30
The Promise Ball • 40
Benefiting Le Bonheur
An Enchanted Journey to the Cure
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John Elkington President Elkington Real Estate Group Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL Favorite Song: “How Do You Like Me Now” by Toby Keith Your Lucky Charm: Winston Churchill dollar Your Best Quality: Persistence A Nonliving Celebrity/Role Model You Would Invite to Dinner: Teddy Roosevelt Your Favorite Memphis “Thang”: The Rendezvous Favorite Place to Travel: Napa Valley, St. Helena, California Best Memphis Hangout: Rum Boogie Cafe First Car You Owned: Mustang Place You Go to Think: Wilson Chapel at Christ Methodist Church Favorite Southern Idiom: “Fish or cut bait” Best Advice You Ever Got: To become a real estate developer Your Most Annoying Habit: Interrupting people when they are talking The Highlight of Your Day: Having a glass of wine with my wife, Valerie, when I get home
Proudest Moment of Your Life: Graduating from Vanderbilt and when my children were born
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hef Kelly English and a dream team of chefs showed their continuing support for Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital by cooking up a delightfully delicious evening called Le Bon Appetit. This colossal culinary event has been held in 2012, 2014 and 2016. With this year’s proceeds included, the event has raised more than $1 million for the hospital. This year Le Bon Appetit took place at Crosstown Concourse with 45 chefs from across the country, including 17-featured Memphis chefs, who provided an evening of incredible food as a benefit for Le Bonheur. A silent auction added to the evening’s coffers to make the 2018 event bigger and better than ever before. “The patients, families and physicians of Le Bonheur have sparked a passion among our participating chefs,” said Chef Kelly. “They come together in this great city to provide an evening of incredible food to benefit the only comprehensive children’s hospital in Memphis. I am honored to host and work alongside them and I’m humbled to see how much Le Bonheur has come to mean to them.” “Le Bonheur Children’s and our entire Le Bonheur family loves Chef Kelly,” said Meri Armour, President
of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. “His passion for what we are doing is infectious and I am grateful to him and to each of the chefs who came together to cook in honor of the exquisite care we are providing our patients.” The crowd flowed easily among the food stations that were set up on two floors of the venue. Each participating chef served up a specialty item. There was something to please everyone, with offerings ranging from étouffée from De Ja Vu to scallop crudo from Tsunami and braised beef short ribs from Sweet Grass. Felicia Suzanne’s served a trio of deviled eggs, while Erling Jensen offered foie gras and panzanella salad. Sweet treats included blueberry cupcakes from Muddy’s Bake Shop and specialty chocolates from Phillip Ashley. In addition to the fabulous cuisine, Jacob Leonard from Second Line concocted a specialty cocktail that featured a mixture of bourbon, Limoncello, lemon juice and apricot preserves called “Indian Summer” that had people lining up halfway across the main lobby. Music kept the feeling festive with Blind Mississippi Morris bringing his brand of blues to the first floor stage and a deejay spinning tunes on the second floor. Le Bon Appetit 2018 was indeed a resounding success.
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Career as an illustrator included designing albums covers for STAX
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eanne Seagle first came to Memphis to pursue a degree at the Memphis Academy of Art (now the Memphis College of Art). After spending two years at the Mississippi State College for Women, Seagle said she was ready to be around artists (and boys). “I had been on a class trip to Memphis and loved everything I saw,” recalled Seagle. “That was in 1967 and there was a real ‘beatnik’ vibe to the area around Overton Park. I couldn’t wait to move to Memphis to be part of it.” Seagle said that even as a small child she was always passionate about making art. Upon enrolling at the academy, she was exposed to a wide range of artistic mediums and the iconic artists of the time, such as Dorothy Sturm, Burton Callicott, John McIntire, Ted Rust and Bill Womack. After graduating with a bachelor of fine arts degree, Seagle launched a career as an illustrator that included designing albums covers for STAX records. She collaborated with fellow artist Ellis Chappell to form an independent art studio and provided art for Memphis area advertising agencies and publications. “We bought an old cotton warehouse on Front Street and worked there for years,” reminisced Seagle. “We kind of ran wild because, at that time, Downtown Memphis was a ghost town. Ultimately, the requisite renovations of the property became too much so we ended up selling the place.” The proceeds from the warehouse sale gave Seagle the opportunity to take time off from her commercial work. She traveled around Europe and when she returned to Memphis, she fulfilled her dream of illustrating children’s books. She began producing fine art as well. Eventually she went to work for the local advertising agency of
John Malmo. Her work illustrated “The News of The Weird” in the Memphis Flyer for 20 years. “Around 1993, computerization came along and put me, as well as other illustrators, photographers and typesetters, out of work,” said Seagle, Fortunately for Seagle, as one door closed, another one opened — to a whole new chapter for her as an artist. “I started doing all kinds of jobs, including painting murals,” said Seagle. “I think my first mural was the Pirate Mural at Anderton’s Restuarant that now has a home at The Cove. For several years I worked as part of a team painting murals in the patient areas of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Also, I started doing other public art. I had been to Philadelphia and was inspired by the mosaics I saw there. I came back to Memphis wanting to do something similar in Downtown. I made mosaics at the trolley stops on Madison near the Redbirds Stadium and near Trolley Stop Market.” Her public art led to a commission for a mosaic at Le Bonheur hospital. The year-long project resulted in a 16-foot tall statue in the main lobby. “After that I was in the groove with hospital statues. I designed and produced a 16-foot tall statue at St. Jude that commemorated the
Genome Project they were working on,” said Seagle. “I also painted facsimiles of quilts in the lobby of Methodist University Hospital.” The wealth of commissioned work allowed Seagle to pursue her fine arts talent. One of her paintings hangs in the mayor’s office of the City of Memphis. Other paintings adorn the walls of buildings at St. Jude. Seagle said she has enjoyed working in oils and watercolors and currently has a show of her large black and white landscape drawings at L. Ross Gallery in East Memphis. In addition to her own artistic pursuits, Seagle has inspired others by providing lessons at Memphis College of Art and Flicker Street Studio. Now, she prefers to teach from the cottage that is her home studio in Cooper-Young. “I’m living my dream,” exclaimed Seagle. “For the foreseeable future, I plan to continue making large landscape drawings of the Delta area and showcasing my work at local shows, like the one I have scheduled for April 2019 at the Donald W. Reynolds Center at ASU MidSouth in West Memphis.” To see more of Jeanne Seagle’s work, visit jeanneseagleartist@portfoliobox.net.
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he inaugural Art in the Hall event was presented in partnership by the Brooks Museum League and Memphis Heritage at Howard Hall. The cocktail and hors d’oeuvres soiree was to raise funds for the Mid-South Scholastic Art Competition, as well as Art Education at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and Memphis Heritage. Kay Clark, Donna and Cohen, Nancy and Ken Dick, Mary Lou Gaerig, Judy Hall, Dorothy Kirsch, Kay Liles, Gigi and Will McGown, and Wanda and Win Winsett served on the host committee. Area artists Danny Broadway, Terry DeWitt, Martha Kelly, Terry Lynn, Mary Norman, Mollie Riggs and Maggie Russell participated in the event, offering their artwork for sale. Additionally, works by past Mid-South Scholastic Gold Key winners were also presented and available for sale. Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger Evonne Henderson, Sharon Brawner and Eartha Reaves
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rtist Roy Tamboli was raised in the Berclair area of East Memphis, on the north side of Summer Avenue, where he says that his artistic influences were meager at best. “I loved where I grew up, but looking back, it was basically an art desert,” recalled Tamboli. “Most afternoons were spent watching Maynard G. Krebs on ‘The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis’ and hanging out with friends in the local creek looking for nefarious activities to get involved in.”
Tamboli continued, “My earliest exposure to art actually came by way of religious paintings and sculptures that I viewed almost daily as part of my Catholic upbringing. This may have been the beginning of my ‘split personality’ with regard to art and the influences of good and evil. My education included St. Michael Catholic School and Catholic High. But I didn’t start taking art classes until I was in college. However, I did make art on my own, serendipitously, throughout childhood, by putting together bits and pieces of leftovers electrical scrap from my father’s workshop.” Starting college at Memphis State University, Tamboli took the required General Education classes. It was when a professor recommended that he try art classes, that Tamboli started charting the course for his future. “Once I started taking art classes, I dropped everything else,” said Tamboli. “My interest was in learning how to make a living as an artist. I tried my hand at painting, sculpture and ceramics. Adult students at the college started buying my work, and then I hooked up with Alice Bingham Gallery. That last connection was what really helped place me in the art world. I was getting private commissions from people in Memphis and had gallery sales. It was the beginning of my professional career.” In 1975, Tamboli made a year-long pilgrimage
to Europe to view the classical, tribal and religious art in museums. “Seeing the studios of Rodin had a huge influence on me,” said Tamboli. “There was a studio in Meudon, just outside of Paris, where you could see how Rodin actually made his original plasters.” When Tamobli returned home to Memphis, he started living in a loft on Cotton Row that also served as his studio. Again, he was able to support himself through commissioned work, gallery sales (now with the Lisa Kurtz Gallery) and studio sales. Additionally, he had a one-year stint as a sculpture instructor through the Continuing Education Department at the Memphis College of Art. Tamboli focuses on two mediums, sculpture and painting. Many of his sculptures can be viewed around town. “Pangaean Disc, on the hill where Walnut Grove transitions into Union Avenue, represents the earth’s land masses as they became spread around the planet,” explained Tamboli. “There are 50 major cities on the map and each city has a prayer rod which is meant to attract grace.” Another work, Justice, can be seen at Memphis
Theological Seminary. Its themes are justice, piety and scholarship, with a broken chain representing an unlocked mind. Tamboli considers his bronze memorial to Max Rose at Elmwood Cemetery to be his signature work that is best reflective of his classical training. When asked about his personal preferences for art, Tamboli said, “I’ve always loved tribal art because it has a purpose other than how it looks. So does religious art. I want to have a similar function. I want to satisfy intellectual and emotional desires.” “We live in a deeply spiritual city that is also incredibly violent,” continued Tamboli. “Consequently, I’m somewhat of an escape artist. I go off to live in my paintings to escape the world I am largely powerless over. The results provide relatively optimistic objects for others to enjoy. I’m making a conscious effort to project an alternative reality. For a lot of my new pieces, the theme is light overcoming darkness and moving towards higher realms.”
“I want to have a similar function. I want to satisfy intellectual and emotional desires.”
To see more of Roy Tamboli’s work, visit www.tamboli.com.
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or women who want to make an immediate, direct and positive impact on our community, there’s the 100 Women Who Care organization. This member-run group relies on 100+ members who consistently participate to nominate, select and fund a variety of area nonprofits. Members meet once every three months to listen to presentations by representatives from three nonprofit organizations. Then they vote and the nonprofit with the most votes receives a check from each member for at least $100. At the most recent meeting, a check for over $19,000 was awarded to the Tunica Humane Society. To be considered as a potential recipient of 100 Women Who Care Memphis donations, an organization must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization, be located in West Tennessee, North Mississippi or West Memphis, Arkansas, be in operation for at least three years, and be willing to send a representative to the group’s meeting to share how donations will support their mission. Story and photos by Emily Adams Keplinger Joan Gibbs and Savannah Cantrell
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he annual Big Wig Ball to benefit Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital was a hair-raising success. Guests added a special touch to their cocktail attire -wigs of all sizes, styles, and hues. Wearing everything from sleek green bobs to long blue braids, short black spikes to piledhigh white curls, rainbow poufs to wild orange ponytails, attendees embraced the theme with fervor. Annesdale Mansion, a 1850s Italianate villa located in the heart of Midtown, provided a charming historic backdrop for the event. The beautiful sparkle of chandeliers lit the way as bewigged partygoers wandered throughout the elegant rooms and grounds, enjoying delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, and lively conversation. CFY Catering provided tempting food stations offering shrimp and grits with a Creole tomato glaze, a barbecue nacho bar featuring Ghost River cheddar fondue, and hot brown macaroni and cheese. Appetizers of miniature chicken tacos with margarita shooters, baconwrapped dates with bleu cheese, and chicken sliders with tomato jam were also circulated through the crowd. For a sweet treat, Frost Bake Shop supplied delectable strawberry, lemon, and red velvet minicupcakes. Beautiful floral arrangements, provided by Deedra Stone Designs, graced the small candle-lit tables located throughout the rooms and outdoor patio. Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits donated
all the wine and liquor and Memphis Bar Ties supplied the friendly bartenders. Live music filled the mansion both inside and out. On the first floor, Jerred Price as Almost Elton John provided song stylings that would make Sir Elton proud. A stunning spiral staircase led to the second floor where Charvey Mac strummed the blues while seated within an antique bedframe. Outside on the patio and dance floor, DJ Justin Jaggers kept a crowd entertained. Attendees venturing outdoors also enjoyed the fun Amurica Photobooth set up on the lovely well-kept grounds. “The Big Wig Ball is a great way to raise awareness for Le Bonheur and for guests to have hair-raising fun!” said Keri Chapman, the 2018 event chair. “This is our 10th year, and it just gets better every year.” Recognized as a leader in pediatric medicine, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital strives to provide the highest possible level of care for children through exceptional pediatrics, family-centered care, and state-of-the-art facilities designed specifically for their young patients. Independent Bank was the presenting sponsor for the event. Other sponsors included Ring Container Technologies; Nike; White Door; Glassman, Wyatt, Tuttle & Cox, P.C.; nexAir; International Paper; McCabe Construction Company; and Solo Landscape.
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ne of the city’s biggest outdoor gatherings has been happening at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church every spring since 1958. Spanning two days under a deep blue sky, the event attracted more than 15,000 people who gathered at the “Island on Highland” for the 60th annual Memphis Greek Festival. It was a celebration of all things Greek featuring live music, dancers and the most delicious Greek food this side of Athens. Greek lemon chicken, lamb chops, souvlakia, spanakopita, gyros, and even mouth-watering Greek pizza were served up to hungry festival-goers along with soft drinks, beer and wine from Tasso’s Taverna. There was moussaka, loukoumades, ice cream and baklava, as well as a pastry kitchen and marketplace. Kids enjoyed a children’s play area complete with a rock climbing wall. Kathy Zambelis, publicity chairperson said, “Being at the festival gives me the chance to share our faith, food and culture with Memphis.” Story and Photos by Bill Bannister Mary, Sid and Meg Selvidge
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bevy of 18 princesses, tiny fashion assistants and a few brave men drew admiration and applause from guests during the annual Pegasus of Germantown Luncheon and Fashion Show held at Hilton Memphis. Princesses of the 2018 Germantown Charity Horse Show modeled breezy, casual clothing provided by The Shops of Saddle Creek. Accessories by Kendra Scott and Vera Bradley accented fashions worn by the models. A formal flourish of tradition capped the show, as each princess, attired in a white ball gown, strolled the runway. Holliday Flowers & Events provided table decorations and the Houston High School Orchestra entertained. Pegasus of Germantown supports charitable causes. Proceeds from its spring fashion event benefit the Germantown Charity Horse Show. Story and Photos by Virginia M. Davis
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he Mystic Society of the Memphi hosted a Garden of Eden Luncheon and Grand Fashion Show at Chickasaw Country Club in honor of Her Majesty, Kim Pitts, the Queen of the Memphi and her Royal Duchesses. The event was chaired by Karen Johnston. Guests dined on chilled carrot and ginger soup, panned breast of chicken served with arugula salad featuring sliced apples and figs. A fig trifle with vanilla pastry cream topped by meringue “mushrooms” and a chocolate dipped strawberry were served atop a fig leaf. Abby Phillips served as the show’s commentator. Fashions and door prizes were provided by AllieRox Designs, 20Twelve, Joseph, Kitty Kyle, Pink Door and Vineyard Vines. Modeling the latest styles were Jenn Burris, Cami Curran, Kelly Jo Graves, Joan Heflin, Lindsey Hedgepeth, Janie Lowrey, Catherine Norton, Samantha Towne, Amy Turner and Jessica Wang.
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Colleen Capstick, Ann Page and Sarah Norton
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he evening began with cocktails and a silent auction as a crowd gathered at the Memphis Hilton to honor Priscilla Presley. She was recognized with the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award. A buffet dinner was followed by remarks from Mayor Jim Strickland and Mayor Mark Luttrell, both of whom spoke of the impact Presley has had on the Memphis community through her commitment to Graceland. Jack Soden, CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., said, “This was an exceptional night as we honored Priscilla and her ongoing dedication to Graceland and to Memphis. Through her perseverance, Graceland has played a role in the lives of so many — both the thousands of people who have been employed through our organization, as well as the millions of visitors who have to come to Graceland.” Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger
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Leigh Shockey and Pat Kerr Tigrett
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An Enchanted Journey to the Cure
ype 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes both children and adults suddenly. It has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. There is nothing one can do to prevent it, and at present there is no cure. That’s where the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) comes in. JDRF is the leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes research with the goal of creating a world where this disease no longer exists. The West Tennessee chapter of JDRF held its biggest and most important annual fundraiser, The Promise Ball, at the Memphis Hilton. It was an elegant evening to remember. Approximately 450 people, who came from across the country to support JDRF in style, attended the ball. Glasses of champagne and fine chardonnay, along with mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres of bacon-wrapped scallops and chicken Wellington, greeted guests as they entered the hotel’s Grand Ballroom and made their way to the silent auction to place bids on a stunning array of treasures including fine jewelry, artwork and fine wines and spirits. Regions Bank donated a beautifully restored vintage bicycle. Additionally, there were scuba lessons from The Dive Shop, a football autographed by Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, a Bacardi Rum
package, a premium bottle of Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whisky and a Tarpon Springs vacation package. Kendra Scott Jewelry was on hand with a jewelry pull and for a donation guests could try their hand at the Makers Mark Whiskey pull. Dinner began with a mixed green salad with feta cheese and mandarin oranges along with candied pecans, followed by an entrée of grilled beef filet and katafi shrimp with jalapeno peach chutney. Desserts featured a flourless chocolate cake, panna cotta, and a “magic wand with pixie dust.” Auctioneer Mark Drilling conducted the live auction that included items such as four tickets to see Justin Timberlake on his Man of The Woods tour, a VIP NFL experience for four at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, a one-week stay at the Palms of Perdido and an AKC registered yellow British Labrador puppy from Robert Milner’s Duckhill Kennels. After the dinner and live auction, The Super 5 band took to the stage for a night of dancing to all-time party favorites. Celebrity emcee was Fox 13 news anchor Darrell Greene. JDRF Development Manager Katie Pickler said, “This year’s Promise Ball is in honor of Raj and Michelle Midha and their daughters Claire and Ellie. It was also held in memory of former Youth Ambassador Blac Hughes.”
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The Society of Entrepreneurs Annual Awards Banquet Hail to Passionate Pursuits of Change
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nce a year The Society of Entrepreneurs (SOE) gathers to laud those who dare. Its membership is comprised of individuals in the community who create and innovate, who undertake risk in the face of possible failure, and who demonstrate tenacious willingness to pursue a vision of change. This year SOE inducted new members Ron Coleman, Kim Heathcott, Jay Myers and Kent Ritchey during its 26th annual Dinner and Awards Banquet at the Holiday Inn at The University of Memphis. The society honored one of its fellows, William H. West, M.D., by presenting him with the Master Entrepreneur Award, given jointly by SOE and Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South. Dr. West is founder-emeritus of The West Clinic, established in 1979 with the aim of providing cancer patients in Memphis with a high quality of care. He is noted for his lifelong body of work and service in the treatment of cancer and is chairman and CEO of Lifesigns. Story and Photos by Virginia M. Davis David and Maryanne Andrews with Patricia Clark-Towater and Shelby Clark-Towater
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Best of 901 Brings the Best Realtors, Best Listings to Mid-South Merging years of knowledge, experience and technology
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emphis’ premier real estate agents with Crye-Leike, Realtors, Joshua Spotts and Rick Travers, recently launched their joint venture, Best of 901. Combining years of knowledge, experience and technology, this collection of prime real estate is also a resource for local happenings, industry news and all things 901.
“We were excited to launch the Best of 901, with the best of Memphis’ listings in all price ranges,” said Spotts. “Rick and I have a peopleminded philosophy and share the goal of providing our clients with a high level of service, to ensure that every step of their home buying or selling process is tailored to fit their needs. As a top-producing realtor, Spotts uses a distinctive personal style and strong attention to detail to ensure the best results for both buyers and sellers. He specializes in individual guidance to create a unique, valuable experience with the latest real estate technology, while preparing each buyer or seller with a well-defined marketing plan. Travers has leveraged his familiarity with SPECIAL PROMOTION
both new home construction and residential resale markets to be recognized as another top producer in Memphis. With more than 30 years’ experience, Travers was named one of America’s Best Real Estate Agents in Tennessee and has a reputation for excellence and personal service. “Real estate is about more than simply buying or selling a home; it’s about developing relationships and trust with clients,” said Travers. “Joshua and I look forward to combining our wealth of knowledge surrounding the Memphis real estate market and ensuring success for each of our clients.” Spotts and Travers are dedicated to helping clients from Downtown Memphis to Piperton, Tennessee, through the buying and/or selling process.
They will continue to service clients individually, while also co-listing highly sought-after properties throughout the Memphis MSA. About the Best of 901 Visit Bestof901.com for Memphis’ premier home listings, from Memphis’ premier Realtors, Joshua Spotts and Rick Travers. Combining experience, knowledge, luxury home sales and real estate technology, Spotts and Travers are committed to helping clients find the best property for their needs. With more than $50 million in combined closed sales over the last 12 months, Spotts and Travers are now accepting co-listings throughout the 901.
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Boll Weevils Carnival Party Annual Green Bash
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embers of the Secret Order of Boll Weevils held their annual party to honor Jim Taylor as the King of Carnival Memphis, Ellen Horn as the Queen of Carnival Memphis and Ginger Collier as the 2018 President of Carnival Memphis. The event was held at Avon Acres, a new party venue tucked away behind Central BBQ on Summer Avenue. Members of other Carnival krewes joined the fun as local party band “Super 5” kept people dancing until time to turn out the lights. Proceeds will support the Boll Weevil Charity Foundation. Todd Brown, President of The Secret Order of Boll Weevils and the Boll Weevil Charity Foundation, explained, “Our members are known as the Mischief Makers of Carnival. Aside from our frivolity during Carnival season, we are active in community outreach throughout the year, working with groups like Navy League Memphis, Best Buddies and Courage Thru Cancer, as well as supporting law enforcement through our Operation Blue Christmas program.” Story and Photos by Emily Adams Keplinger Marilyn Gurley and Sharon Fewell
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Hoedown for Hope An evening of music, food and fun
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Lauren Robinson and Mary Elizabeth Hearn
Stacy Ferrante and Shannon Brown
Steve and Stephanie Crosslin
Roxie Hodge and Liz Mays
Liz Edmundson with Gwen Singleton and Derrick Crutchfield
Sarah Dill and Crystal Saxlady Brown
Sherry and Walter Roberts
Ashley Harp and Jack Bauer
Lenox Warren and Betty Dupont
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East Buntyn ArtWalk A Neighborhood Festival
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Janna Vickers and Christine Wass
Sedonia Sipes and Stephanie Haddad
Amanda Mauck and Katie Wassmer
Daniel, Helen and Pau Smith
Pattie Pollan and Carolyn Pollan
Tucker and Sarai McDowell
Marie Kyle, Kathleen Bugnitz and Holly Champion
Jackson, Robyn and Jake Barwick
Ellie, Lucy and Rebecca Rhea
Cyndy Grivich Tucker, Kathy Mitchener and Susan Hallegmaynor
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Dishes for Wishes 13th Annual Event Benefits Make-A-Wish Mid-South
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Melanie Gatlin and Richard Williams
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Ron Olson, Karen Perrin and Steve Conley
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f you read this column with any regularity at all, you know that I’m not the type to crow when I’m proven right. Wait, that’s not true, I am exactly the type to By Dennis Phillippi crow when I’m proven right, and once again I’ve been proven right. Whenever anyone says that Memphis has the worst drivers in the country, I always tell them that our drivers are perfectly mediocre and not especially terrible at all. Now, according to a big study done by an Important Insurance Survey, the worst drivers in the country have been determined to be the residents of Omaha, Nebraska. That’s right, not Memphis, Omaha. In fact, the study ranked the top 75 most populous cities in the United States and we ranked 44th in the nation. Two spots below, or above, depending on how you look at it, were our friendly neighbors to the east, Nashville. We’re not even the worst drivers in Tennessee. There are worse drivers all over North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Missouri. We’re a shining beacon of safe driving for our entire region of the country. Surprisingly, the best drivers, according to this survey, are in Orlando, Florida, which I’m guessing is predominantly people from all over the country driving rental cars and old people driving 11 miles an hour. The reason why it was a surprise to me that Orlando is supposed to have so many safe drivers is that I have often said that the worst drivers in the country all live in the state of Florida, but that’s probably because I often say that the worst of everything in this country is in, or from, the state of Florida. We are facing new driving challenges lately because we’ve been invaded by those little electric scooters. When they first started appearing I overheard at least five people saying that we shouldn’t have them here because of “Memphis’ terrible drivers”, which we’ve established isn’t actually the case. I’d say we shouldn’t have them here because people are stupid and stupid people do stupid things, particularly when they’re on two wheels. I’ve heard people say that they are the perfect solution for getting around after you’ve had a few drinks. Please reference the sentence above for my opinion on that one. The bike trading deal was bad enough for me. More bikes on the road means me having to be tolerant of more bikes on the road. Anything that calls for me to be more tolerant of anything gets on my nerves. But I
accepted the bike thing because everyone thought I was being a jerk about it. Okay, I didn’t really accept the bike thing so much as start cursing them silently. Now, the scooters I’m a little more
Anything that calls for me to be more tolerant of anything gets on my nerves. But I accepted the bike thing because everyone thought I was being a jerk about it. Okay, I didn’t really accept the bike thing so much as start cursing them silently. vocal about because I have yet to see anyone wearing a single piece of safety gear of any kind riding one. What I have seen is a lot of people riding them who clearly have been drinking.
Either that or they’ve already suffered some kind of head trauma. I’m assuming that the popularity of these two-wheeled irritants will dry up once winter gets here, but unfortunately, that won’t be for another five months. That’s a long time for someone like me to put up with something with which I don’t wish to put. The worst part, by far, is they really look like fun and at some point I’m sure one of you will spot this hypocrite grinning like all the other idiots while riding one. Without a helmet. To a bar. I was thinking that one of the reasons these things shouldn’t be here is because we have such terrible roads. There has been a pothole the size of a kiddie pool in front of a friend of mine’s house for over two years. Evel Knievel couldn’t get across that pit on one of those scooters. So, I looked at a bunch of different studies and surveys about cities with the worst roads and we didn’t crack the top 25 in any of them. Now we can’t even complain about how bad our roads are. Nothing makes me complain more than having fewer things to complain about. The truth is, and I know this is blasphemy for a Southern Man to say, I have never really liked driving. For one thing, I’m incredibly neurotic. When I’m driving, all I see is the car in the next lane deciding they’d be happier in my lane, or the cars going the other way opting to experiment with driving on the other side of the street. While I speed every time I’m behind the wheel, I can’t stand other people feeling like they need to go faster than me. Add in bicycles and their stubborn insistence that they have just much of a right to the road as I do, and glassyeyed dodos on little scooters that I’m certain are about to throw themselves under my car at any second, and I’m a wreck without having to actually be in one. I’d own that these are all on me if it weren’t for the fact that people are stupid. Despite being uncomfortable behind the wheel, I drive all the time when it’s my wife and me in the car because I’m an even worse passenger. As a passenger I have no control whatsoever. It took years for my wife to make clear to me that all of the subtle signals I would try to send regarding her driving such as making involuntary alarmed sounds, reaching for the handle over my shoulder, and stomping on an imaginary brake, rather than being helpful, were actually a huge annoyance that had often led her to consider truly reckless driving to give me some perspective. And believe it or not, she’s the only one I’m at all comfortable with driving. My other friends just won’t give me a ride any more..
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hirty-eight years ago, the Eyewitness news crew of WHBQ-TV posed for one of those great corporate group shots that have been so popular through the years. Faces you might spot: Gordon Wilson, John Bennett, Charles Raitteri, Jim Jaggers, Joan Droege, Charlie B. Watson, Ed Craig, Fran Fawcett, Joe Elmore, Marge Thrasher, Don Stevens and John Glaze. If you have a past photo you would like to share with RSVP readers, please contact Emily Adams Keplinger at 276-7787 ext. 105 or e-mail the photo and caption to editor@rsvpmagazine.com All photos will be returned promptly.
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