Tri-State Defender - April 4, 2024

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BUSINESS GENERATIONAL WEALTH OFTEN STARTS AT ‘BIG MAMA’S HOUSE’

NAREB Realtist Week 2024 seeks to answer big questions about wealth building. — Page 6

■■ NEWS

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL:

New MSCS Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins makes new friends on Day 1

By Lee Eric Smith lesmith@tsdmemphis.com

By April, most teachers, parents, students — pretty much everybody, really — is looking forward to the end of the school year.

But for new Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins, April 1 was the rst day on her new job. Technically, that made it her rst day of school here in Memphis. And she spent a good chunk of the day getting to know the lay of the land. Much of Dr. Feagins’ rst day of work has been well-documented on the MSCS website. In addition to a highlight reel of Feagins meeting with elected o cials, community leaders and students, Feagins is also on the rst leg of her “VIP Tour,” making stops at Melrose High School and Fox Meadows Elementary. Monday evening, she visited Red Zone Ministries. A er her early school visits, Feagins nally arrived at the district o ces where she was greeted with cheers before cutting the ribbon to her new o ce.

“We’re in a good spot right now,” Feagins said in the MSCS post. “For me, it’s important to know what I’m getting into, and the sessions, roundtables, and meetings that have happened so far have been thorough in brie ng. You know, I like to go beyond the surface level.”

In an open-letter to the community, Feagins’ outlined her goals in Phases:

Phase One:

Immerse myself in the community, engaging with local leaders, educators, administrators, students, and parents through roundtable discussions and site visits.

Phase Two:

Publish a transition report with recommendations regarding my three

strategic priorities: building strong relationships, delivering an unrivaled education, and modernizing school facilities.

Phase ree:

Present to the Board a comprehensive three- to ve-year strategic plan outlining the District’s future direction.

e TSD has already been in contact with MSCS for an exclusive sit-down with Dr. Feagins . . . stay tuned! “In the meantime, an infographic outlining her 100-day plan can be found at tri-statedefender.com.”

Dr. Marie Feagins visits a classroom at Fox Meadows Elementary School. (Courtesy photo)

Higher education also contributes to a longer life expectancy, better mental and physical health, and greater life satisfaction, according to the London Review of Education.

College is about more than getting a degree and a job

By Lt. Gen. Jason T. Evans (ret.) Special to The Tri-State Defender

A college degree is important.

While a higher earning potential may be the most obvious bene t – and the reason many seek out a four-year degree in the rst place – it’s not the only reason and may not even be the most impactful. Higher education also contributes to a longer life expectancy, better mental and physical health, and greater life satisfaction, according to the London Review of Education.

ese factors are part of why, through nancial aid and scholarships like Tennessee HOPE lottery, Tennessee State University and other public universities in our state want to increase access to degrees for students of all backgrounds. Lowering the barriers to college lowers the barriers to happier, healthier, longer, more prosperous lives for Tennesseans.

Colleges also impact the communities they are a part of. Many of Tennessee’s public universities serve as a major

employer in their communities – like TSU, which employs over 1,400 people. Colleges prepare a skilled workforce, which attracts employers to start or grow businesses. And colleges bring new people to the area, who live, work and spend money in the community.

Beyond these individual and collective economic impacts, TSU and its partner universities also contribute to their communities in more direct ways. For instance, TSU, with a robust health professions training program –nursing, dental hygiene, physical and occupational therapy, public health – trains and graduates professionals who are serving in regions of our state where people have historically struggled to nd quality care. And organizations like the Tennessee Small Business Development Centers network, with

an o ce on the TSU campus, provides no-cost consulting and resources to businesses.

Higher education also tends to increase someone’s civic involvement and philanthropy. People with bachelor’s degrees are more likely to vote and volunteer and are more philanthropic than high school graduates. An informed, caring community is undoubtedly a better one – and something the Volunteer State banks our reputation on.

Colleges serve as research institutions that have measurable impacts on society. For example, at TSU, Dr. Brenda K. Batts is teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals. She’s also leading a project that seeks to address high mortality rates from asthma and COVID-19 in young African Americans. By working with hip-hop musicians to create educational videos, she seeks to meet people where they are and give them the tools to improve their health.

Additionally, TSU and its university

partners are attracting record funding to do important research that impacts the state. Last year, TSU received more than $100 million in research funding, the second highest in a single year for a historically Black college or university.

Students are involved in each of these cutting-edge research e orts. Across campus, they’re learning the skills and making the connections to launch careers, contributing to their communities, and pushing the world forward with new discoveries.

Ultimately, a four-year TSU degree not only empowers individuals to achieve their full potential but also upli s the communities they call home, making them more prosperous and appealing places to live. Learn more about how you can share this message by visiting the Four the Future website.

Jason T. Evans, Lieutenant General (ret.), is the Chief Operating O cer of Tennessee State University. e views expressed are his own.

Jason T. Evans

Shop Black Fest sets up shop(s) in Downtown Memphis over Easter Weekend

By TSD Newsroom

Memphis buzzed with entrepreneurial energy this past Easter weekend as Shop Black Fest returned to the city for its fourth year in the Blu City.

With multiple pop-up vendors under their tents near the Bass Pro Pyramid, the festival was founded by Greg and Tee Westbrook, who see it as a vibrant celebration of Black-owned businesses and a testament to the power of community support.

“We’re just excited to be able to celebrate black entrepreneurship in Memphis and many other cities,” Greg Westbrook, co-founder of Shop Black Fest, announced enthusiastically. “We just wanted to create an ecosystem, a space for black-owned businesses to be able to show o their products, show o their services, introduce themselves to the community, and make some money for themselves and for their businesses.”

Shop Black Fest provides a vital platform for Black entrepreneurs to gain visibility, network, and connect with customers. e festival’s impact extends far beyond individual businesses; it fuels a sense of community and shared

purpose within the Black business landscape.

“ is is our sixth year in Memphis, and we love it here, man. You should be here too,” Westbrook continued.

rough events like Shop Black Fest, Black entrepreneurs nd both the practical resources and the unwavering support needed to thrive.

e Shop Black Fest tour has become a staple in cities across the country, showcasing the diverse array of Black-owned businesses and fostering community-driven economic empowerment.

A er a successful stop in Memphis, the tour will set its sights on St. Louis on April 20th. e remainder of the 2024 tour schedule includes Huntsville on May 11th-12th, Nashville again on May 11th-12th.

According to the website, Shop Black Fest will return to Memphis on August 17, with additional stops in Nashville on September 21, and Huntsville on November 30.

“So check us out at shopblackfest. com, nd out all about what we have to o er,” Westbrook said. “We’re in multiple cities, and we’re just out here celebrating ‘Black=owned!”

Aromatic Joy offers scented candles at Shop Black Fest.

Rich Girl Kreations offers novelty items like customize thermos mugs, candles and more.

■■ BUSINESS

“Goddess on the Rise” offers craft jewelry and other items. (Photos: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/TriState Defender)

Greg and Tee Westbrook are the cofounders of Shop Black Fest.

Shop Black Fest set up shop(s) near Bass Pro Shops Pyramid over Easter Weekend.

By Lee Eric Smith lesmith@tsdmemphis.com

When it comes to building wealth — generational wealth that gets passed on to your kids’ kids — for Black families, it may all come down to one question: “What do we do with Big Mama’s House?”

e question, of course, is built on the aspirations of our ancestors, who had the wisdom and commitment to acquire property generations ago. It’s also built on the reality that ancestors die, o en leaving property behind, but no plan — and sometimes no will, to clarify who actually is supposed to get what.

But it’s also a question that the Memphis Chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers will tackle head on during National Realtist Week 2024, set for April 7-13. As part of NAREB’s 100-City Wealth Building Tour, the Memphis chapter is hosting a week of activities aimed at increasing black wealth — more speci cally, increasing black land ownership.

emed “Leveraging Community Partnerships,” the week-long series of events aims to illuminate the nancial bene ts of homeownership. It seeks to instill con dence among Black residents in Memphis that owning a home is not only feasible but also a pivotal step toward building generational wealth.

“What we have found is that there are no millionaires who have been created without having real estate as a part of their portfolio,” said Daryl Lewis, a real estate professional and president of NAREB Memphis. “Especially within

■■ BUSINESS

NAREB Realtist Week 2024 seeks to answer big questions about wealth building

Road to generational wealth often starts at ‘Big Mama’s House,’ NAREB officials say

Daryl

“What we have found is that there are no millionaires who have been created without having real estate as a part of their portfolio.”

— Daryl Lewis

the black community, real estate has been one thing that was able to be passed down from generation to generation to create wealth.”

In the landscape of American homeownership, a stark disparity paints a concerning picture—especially within the African American community.

From a peak of 49.1 percent in 2004, Black American homeownership has dipped nationally to 40.6 percent, a gure shadowed by the 73.8 percent homeownership rate among non-Hispanic Whites.

Memphis mirrors this national issue, with a homeownership rate hovering around 34 percent. ese numbers, more than just statistics, signify a growing challenge in wealth accumulation and economic security among Black Americans. But Lewis stresses

The lineup for Realtist Week is diverse, with activities planned across Memphis to engage the community where they live, work, socialize, and worship. Each event is structured to address the hurdles to homeownership and present actionable solutions. (All events in Memphis; To Register, visit https://nareb-memphis.com

Sunday, April 7, 2024, 9:30 a.m. Day of Worship and Prayer. Greater Community Temple C.O.G.I.C., 5151 Winchester Rd.

Monday, April 8, 2024, Noon1 p.m.

Membership Onboarding & Mixer: Raleigh Library, 3452 Austin Peay Highway.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WCN: Creating Multiple Streams of Income in Real Estate: Universal Life Building, 480 MLK Blvd.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 6-8 p.m.

Political Advocacy Day: Alpha

that even in a city like Memphis, people shouldn’t assume home ownership is out of reach.

“Now we are seeing where if someone can a ord $1,700 a month in rent,” he said, “they can buy a home for cheaper than that.”

Helping working people increase their nancial IQ is the goal of Realtist

Memphis Education Foundation, Inc., 4122 Barton Drive.

Thursday, April 11, 2024, 6-8 p.m.

YRD: Multiple Ways To Secure The Bag in Real Estate: Inkwell, 631 Madison Avenue.

Friday, April 12, 2024, 8 a.m.

NAREB Memphis Inaugural Golf & Spades: Historic Pine Hill Golf Course, 930 Mallory Avenue.

Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Building Black Wealth Tour: Greater Community Temple C.O.G.I.C., 5151 Winchester Rd.

week, said NAREB National President Lydia Pope.

“NAREB knows by reaching and educating Black Americans about homeownership nancial futures can be positively changed,” Pope said. “We also know owning a home represents the most e ective means to build wealth now, and for future generations.”

Lewis Lydia Pope

■■ COMMUNITY

Meeting of the Mayors in Memphis

Key takeaways historic conference: Cities could learn a lot from each other

By James Coleman Special to The Tri-State Defender

Sharing their experiences with crime reduction, e Black Mayors’ Coalition on Crime wrapped up a two-day conference at the Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis on ursday, March 28.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young hosted Black leaders from 18 U.S. cities during the meeting that began Wednesday, March 27.

“People want the short-term solution. ey want to gure out how we are going to stop crime today. And then, we want to gure out how to stop crime in the future. In order to do that, there has to be an intense dialogue,” said Young. In addition to Washington D.C., they came from several states with large African-American populations, like Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana, North Carolina and California.

“We have a lot of violence around convenience stores and gas stations,” Mayor Tishaura Jones told Action News 5 a er the conference. “So how can we hold those business owners accountable and also bring down crime? (We’re also nding that ) some of the things that we’re already doing, we’re nding that other mayors are doing as well.”

Strategies were front and center in the discussion. ey included Operation GOOD in Jackson, Miss. and Operation Scarlett in Charlotte, N.C. According to proponents, both have paid dividends in their respective communities.

Operation GOOD is a nonpro t with

“We’re ensuring amongst ourselves that this will not be the last engagement, but that we will continue to lean in.”

— Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Miss.

ambitious goals to curb recidivism, reduce violence and tackling blight, for example. Operation Scarlett is an ongoing anti-luxury car the operation that was expanded to 11 states and 152 law enforcement agencies. So far, 132 vehicles have been retrieved.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis also appeared at the event. Russ Wiggington, president

of the National Civil Rights Museum, moderated the conversation.

e Council on Criminal Justice, a think tank devoted to criminal justice policy, began the conference with a keynote presentation.

To allow attendants to speak freely, no media were invited to the event. However, Young has suggested future meetings could be open to the public and virtual. It’s a sentiment matched by Mayor Chokwe Lumumba Jr. of Jackson, Miss.

“We’re ensuring amongst ourselves that this will not be the last engagement, but that we will continue to lean in,” Lumumba said at a post-conference press event.

Latest Crime Stats

Although crime rates in Memphis has dropped recently, they are still above pre-pandemic levels.

“People want [us] to figure out how we are going to stop crime today. And then, we want to figure out how to stop crime in the future. To do that, there has to be an intense dialogue.”

— Mayor Paul Young

Overall, the Memphis-Shelby County Crime Commission statistics re ect a 6.4% drop in fourth quarter of 2023, over 2022’s nal period. is includes murder, burglary, robbery, the , weapons and drug charges. Property crimes fell 10.1% too.

However, violent crime in Memphis bucked the trend. In addition to 398 homicides in 2023 - breaking the 2021 record - the major violent crime rate rose 7.4% in Memphis. Shelby County saw in ated numbers too, with a 6.3% jump over 2022.

To date, there have been over 80 homicides in 2024. Memphis has the highest number of all the cities represented during he meetings. Most have seen a decrease.

e Black Mayors Coalition on Crime is the latest in a series of conversations Young has recently held to address crime early in his rst term.

■■ COMMUNITY FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE:

‘The Resilience’ Symposium tackles police violence and the pain left in its wake

By Florence Howard

Special to The Tri-State Defender

e National Civil Rights Museum’s nal event in a thought-provoking series, “ e Resilience” Symposium, took place on Friday, March 22nd at the Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis, embodying the enduring spirit of the Black community.

Moderated by CNN political commentator Symone Sanders-Townsend, the symposium brought to the forefront discussions on police reform, community resilience, and the path from pain to purpose.

e opening panel titled “From Pain to Purpose” brought together family members of nationally recognized victims of violence—RowVaughn and Rodney Wells, the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols; Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd; Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin; and Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner.

In a moment that encapsulated the pain and stress she’s endured, RowVaughn Wells encouraged anyone who needs therapy to get it. She talked about why it’s hard to heal: “It hurts to turn on the TV and see my son’s face every day,” she said.

Wells mentions she and others are working on a national Tyre Nichols-George Floyd bill aimed at ghting police abuse and misconduct. She closed her remarks with a bit of truth: “ ey are not killing white kids like they are killing black.”

e discussion deepened as a distinguished panel of local and national leaders took the stage, including State

Rep. Raumesh Akbari, author Michael Eric Dyson, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, Shelby County Health Department Director Michelle Taylor, and Memphis Mayor Paul Young.

Focused on the multifaceted issue of gun violence, Mayor Young highlighted the critical challenge facing Memphis, with 398 murders since January of this year alone.

“Problems cannot be solved in the board room,” Young said. “ ere is a sense of hopelessness. We need a call to action, nationally and locally. Every system needs to be engaged.”

e symposium emphasized systemic change, with NAACP President Derrick Johnson and others underscoring the necessity for legislative and societal shi s. Director Taylor highlighted the impact of unextended Medicaid on child poverty and violence in Shelby County.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson agreed that system change is necessary. Sen. Akbari mentioned a need for legislation that repeals gun controls for higher crimes.

Memphis Health Department Director Michelle Taylor spoke about the fact that the Tennessee State Legislature has not extended Medicaid in Tennessee since 2014 which has resulted in a $20 million loss of federal dollars. She pointed out that Shelby County has a child poverty rate of 30 percent, and not receiving that funding a ects both children in poverty and the rate of violence.

Michael Eric Dyson provocatively noted, “ e real religion in America is whiteness,” and described the refusal of

Medicaid funds as “invisible genocide.”

Speakers like Eric Cumberbatch of the Center for Policing Equity and Rashawn Ray of the Brookings Institute addressed the critical need for addressing both conscious and unconscious racism, and the importance of mental health support for police o cers.

e event, titled “ e Resilience,” was the culmination of a series designed to gather leaders, policymakers, and

activists, alongside survivor families, to forge actionable solutions against police violence and the injustices burdening Black and Brown communities.

As “ e Resilience” Symposium concluded, it stood as a powerful testament to the collective will to address and overcome the systemic challenges of police violence and racial injustice, echoing a clear call for action and unity in the face of adversity.

The opening panel featured surviving family members of unchecked police violence. Pictured here: NCRM President Russell Wigginton; RowVaughn and Rodney Wells (Tyre Nichols); CNN Commentator Symone Sanders; Sybrina Fulton (Trayvon Martin); Gwen Carr (Eric Garner); Philonese Floyd (George Floyd) and Connie Dyson, NCRM PR Manager.

CNN’s Symone Sanders engages with social and political commentator Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. (Photos: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises/Tri-State Defender)

PUBLIC NOTICE

SHELBY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2029 AND FY 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

TO THE 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLANS

Shelby County Department of Housing (SCDH) has prepared a draft of the Federal 5-Year Consolidated Plan for Shelby County Fiscal Years 2025-2029 and Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1 2024-June 30, 2025). The Annual Action Plan for FY2025 (HUD Program Year 2024) is required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Grant Entitlement funds. The Proposed Annual Action Plan describes activities proposed by SCDH to address housing and community development needs, especially needs in low- to moderate- income areas of Shelby County outside of the City of Memphis.

The proposed 5-year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for FY25 will be available for public review from April 10, 2024 – May 10, 2024. The plans will be made available online at www.develop901.com/housing and physical copies will be held at 6465 Mullins Station Rd, Memphis TN 38134 and at the following library branches across Shelby County: Benjamin Hooks Central Library, Arlington Library, Bartlett Library, Collierville Library, Germantown Library and Millington Library. SCDH will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed plans, amendments and updated joint Equity Plan to address fair housing needs with both in person and virtual attendance options on April 22, 2024 at 12:00pm and 5:30pm.

In Person Attendance Option: Shelby County Code Enforcement, Training Room, 6465 Mullins Station Road Memphis, TN 38134. Attendees should enter the Code Enforcement Building through the Training Room entrance; upon walking up to the building, attendees will need to follow the signage that leads to the Training Room.

Virtual Attendance Option: A virtual option to join is also provided, and participants can join the meeting with a computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://www.gotomeet.me/DanaSjostrom or dialing in from a phone +1 (224) 501-3412, Access Code 169-900-933 at the above noted meeting time.

If you plan to attend the public hearing and have special needs, please contact the Department of Housing at (901) 222-7600 by 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024 and we will work to accommodate you. Citizen input and public participation is strongly encouraged.

The consolidated planning process for FY 2025-2029 serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the CPD formula block grant programs Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. The FY 2025 Annual Action Plan establishes the basis for the use of entitlement funds for the period of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. The primary purpose of this hearing is to receive comments on the proposed FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan as well as for the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan during the public comment period. Shelby County anticipates receiving level funding for the upcoming program year; $1,169,819.00 in CDBG and $472,756.00 in HOME funds in Program Year 2024/Fiscal Year 2025. If these anticipated resources differ from actual 2024

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allocations, SCDH proposes adjusting funding for each activity either up or down according to the following order of priority: 1- Housing Rehabilitation and Minor Home Repair, 2- Community Development Projects responsive to high priority non-housing community development needs, and 3- Public Service Activities.

Shelby County expects to submit the Consolidated Plan for FY 2025-2029 and the Annual Plan for FY 2025 to HUD on or before May 15, 2024 following a 30 day review and comment period April 10, 2024 through May 10, 2024. Note that there is currently a delay in HUD’s allocation announcements, and the plans will be submitted to HUD within 60 days following the actual allocation announcement. Anticipated resources are based on level funding from FY2024 and are as follows:

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Rosa Gandara

Tax Parcel #: 04302300001790

Tax Sale #: 1901

Price Offered: $3,500

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 9:30 a.m. on 5/2/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

In addition to the Consolidated Five-Year and Annual Action Plans, the Department of Housing will provide the results of the updated Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice: A joint Equity Plan to address housing needs to address disparities in access to affordable, quality housing. The hearing will also provide an update on current activities under the CDBG and HOME Programs including HOME-ARP, information on Section 3 contracting opportunities; and will provide information on other programs operated by the Department of Housing.

In accordance with section 218(g) of the Appropriations Bill 42 USC 12748(g), SCDH is reprogramming the 2018-2021 HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) setaside funds to increase the amount available for homeowner rehabilitation in the amount of $244,758.15. This amends the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 Consolidated Plans. In addition, after June 30, 2024 SCDH will reprogram PY2024/FY2025 CHDO funds in the amount of $71,860.95 to increase the budget available to homeowner rehabilitation.

Persons wishing to comment on the Consolidated Plan for FY 2025-2029 and/or the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan and/or the proposed amendments to Consolidated Plans for 20152019 and 2020-2024 may do so by writing to Dana Sjostrom via email dana.sjostrom@ shelbycountytn.gov or mail Shelby County Department of Housing, 6465 Mullins Station Road, Memphis, TN 38134. For additional information contact the Department of Housing at 901-222-7600 or TTY at 901-222-2300.

The Shelby County Department of Housing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Equal opportunity/equal access provider.

Para mas información en Español, por favor llame al 901-222-7601.

Lee Harris Mayor

Scott Walkup, Administrator Shelby County Department of Housing

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Zaravelo Developments LLC

Tax Parcel #: 04705800000130

Tax Sale #: 1902

Price Offered: $4,500

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 10 a.m. on 5/2/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Zaravelo Developments LLC

Tax Parcel #: 04706000000340

Tax Sale #: 1801

Price Offered: $4,500

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten

percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 10:30 a.m. on 5/2/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1

MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Zaravelo Developments LLC

Tax Parcel #: 04702700000010

Tax Sale #: 1803

Price Offered: $4,500

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11 a.m. on 5/2/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Zaravelo Developments LLC

Tax Parcel #: 03702700000220

Tax Sale #: 1902

Price Offered: $5000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11:30 a.m. on 5/2/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY

SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Zaravelo Developments LLC

Tax Parcel #: 06014500000260

Tax Sale #: 1902

Price Offered: $4,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 9:a.m. on 5/7/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Zaravelo Developments LLC

Tax Parcel #: 06014500000340

Tax Sale #: 1803

Price Offered: $4,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 9:30 a.m. on 5/7/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Zaravelo Developments LLC

Tax Parcel #: 05902900000110

Tax Sale #: 1803

Price Offered: $4,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 10 a.m. on 5/7/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Zaravelo Developments LLC

Tax Parcel #: 06011800000510

Tax Sale #: 1702

Price Offered: $4,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 10:30 a.m. on 5/7/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The

property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Zaravelo Developments LLC

Tax Parcel #: 05903300000010

Tax Sale #: 1803

Price Offered: $4,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11 a.m. on 5/7/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134

(901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Zaravelo Developments LLC

Tax Parcel #: 05902100000240

Tax Sale #: 1702

Price Offered: $4,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11:30 a.m. on 5/7/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Memphis Acquisitions LLC

Tax Parcel #: 05207500000210

Tax Sale #: 1902

Price Offered: $4,500

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 9 a.m. on 5/8/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1

MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Joshua McNeal & Symeria Mckinley

Tax Parcel #: 04906400000270

Tax Sale #: 1803

Price Offered: $4,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 9:30 a.m. on 5/8/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Patricia Farmer

Tax Parcel #: 04900900000070

Tax Sale #: 1802

Price Offered: $4,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 10 a.m. on 5/8/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1 MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Marketra Glass

Tax Parcel #: 04503400000030

Tax Sale #: 1803

Price Offered: $3,000

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 10:30 a.m. on 5/8/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank

1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1

MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY SHELBY

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to T.C.A. §675-2507, that Shelby County Government has received an Offer to Purchase for the following property:

Christian Garcia Soto

Tax Parcel #: 04707900000120

Tax Sale #: 1302

Price Offered: $1,500

Terms: Cash

Additional Offers to Purchase, of at least ten percent (10%) higher, may be submitted within Ten (10) working days of this notice. If additional offers are received during this ten (10) day period, all prospective Purchasers must attend a Public “Bid Off” at 11 a.m. on 5/8/2024, to be held in the Shelby County Land Bank Office, to determine the highest and best offer. The property shall thereafter be sold to the prospective Purchaser making the highest and best offer without warranties of any sort.

Shelby County Land Bank 1075 MULLINS STATION, BLDG. E-1

MEMPHIS, TN 38134 (901) 222-1150

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