Tri-State Defender - May 23, 2024

Ed Dwight achieved his long-awaited journey into space. — Page 2

The class of 1974 is preparing to celebrate their 50th reunion this Memorial Day weekend. — Page 6

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Ed Dwight, America’s First Black Astronaut Trainee, Reaches Space at 90

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Ed Dwight, the pioneering African American who came close to becoming America’s rst Black astronaut six decades ago, achieved his long-awaited journey into space at the age of 90. On Sunday, May 19, Dwight, along with ve crewmates, soared aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.

e li o from Blue Origin’s West Texas launch site was the company’s rst passenger ight in nearly two years. is approximately 10-minute suborbital ight etched Dwight’s name in history as the oldest person to reach space, surpassing Star Trek actor William Shatner, who held the record at age 90 until Dwight’s journey.

Dwight’s fellow passengers included venture capitalist Mason Angel, French cra brewery founder Sylvain Chiron, entrepreneur Kenneth Hess, aviator Gopi otakura, and retired accountant Carol Schaller. Together, they experienced a brief but transformative journey as the rocket ascended over 347,000 feet, crossing the Kármán line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. A er a few moments of weightlessness, the New Shepard booster landed smoothly near the launch site, with the crew capsule following under two of its three parachutes.

Emerging from the capsule, Dwight expressed his elation, shaking his sts in triumph. “Fantastic! A life-changing experience. Everyone needs to do this!” he exclaimed. Re ecting on the experience, he added, “I didn’t know I needed this in my life, but now I need it in my life.”

In the 1960s, Dwight, then an Air Force captain, was fast-tracked for space ight following President John F. Kennedy’s call for a Black astronaut.

Ed Dwight was initially selected by President John F. Kennedy to be America’s first black astronaut in 1961, but was passed over multiple times. But he made up for it aboard Blue Origin, becoming the oldest American ever in space at 90.

Despite his top-half graduation from a prestigious test pilot school, he was passed over for astronaut selection. His autobiography, “Soaring On e Wings Of A Dream: e Untold Story of America’s First Black Astronaut Candidate,” recounts that challenging period.

Following his Air Force tenure, Dwight became a celebrated sculptor, specializing in depictions of historic African American gures. “I’ve got bragging rights now,” Dwight told NPR post-launch. “All these years, I’ve been called an astronaut, but now I have a little [astronaut] pin, which is a totally di erent matter.”

Recalling the ight, Dwight remarked on the pronounced curvature of the Earth at their altitude. “ at line

between the atmosphere and space—it was like somebody pulled the curtains down over the windows.”

e cost of Dwight’s ticket was shared among Blue Origin, Space for Humanity, and the Jaison and Jamie Robinson Family Foundation. Re ecting on his achievement, Dwight expressed his eagerness for further space exploration. “I want to go into orbit. I want to go around the Earth and see the whole Earth. at’s what I want to do now,” he said.

Born in 1933 on the outskirts of Kansas City, Kansas, Dwight grew up under the guidance of his mother, Georgia Baker Dwight, who instilled in him the belief that he could achieve anything. An avid reader and talented artist, Dwight pursued an aviation career, joining the United States Air Force in 1953 and earning a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Arizona State University.

Selected as the rst Negro astronaut trainee in 1962, Dwight’s journey was marred by discrimination and political setbacks, leading to his resignation in 1966. Transitioning to a career in art, Dwight received a Master of Fine Arts and established himself as a renowned sculptor. His works, including monuments to the Underground Railroad and memorials to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and George Washington Williams, have earned a permanent place in American cultural history.

When asked what he’d like to do for an encore, Dwight told NPR he’d like a second trip into space. “I want to go around the Earth and see the whole Earth,” he proclaimed. “ at’s what I want to do now.”

President Calvin Anderson Interim Editor Lee Eric Smith

Ed Dwight

“Black Dads Who DO!”: TSD seeking stories, photos to spotlight Dads for June

By Lee Eric Smith Interim Editor

Before I took the reins here at e Tri-State Defender, God gave me one of those “in the wilderness” assignments — you know, when God wants to get you by yourself, so you can be molded?

For me, that meant what I call a “two-year tour” in Laurel, Mississippi, perhaps best known these days for the HGTV show “Hometown.” Laurel is about 4.5 hours away, so this assignment would take me away from my preschool-aged son.

It was not an easy assignment. It’s a story unto itself, but the way things went with my ex-wife, I’ve had next to no meaningful participation with my daughter since she was four. I’ve missed so many moments with her — her learning to talk, rst day of school, PTA conferences. It may be all very mundane, but if you’ve ever been the noncustodial parent, these things are gold.

Anyway, Eric Jr. was my second chance to be a DAD, and I wanted to miss as little as possible while I was away. We video chatted most every night, where we’d say a prayer before bedtime. And I made a point to come home almost every other week. I noticed my mental health wasn’t good if I went longer than that.

See, so-called “normal parent stu ” – taking kids to school, doing homework, impromptu games of tag – some parents are over all that stu . Me? I cherish it. at’s why sometimes, I’d stay over until Monday morning before going back to Laurel. I wanted to take my son to school.

at routine has continued since I returned. I pull up near the crossing

guard, get Eric out of the car and cross the street. His hand instinctively falls into mine, so there we are: a Black Dad and his son, holding hands as they cross the street. I’m known to overthink things, but I imagine it’s a heartwarming sight too rarely seen.

I mean, Black Dads taking their kids to school, helping with homework, coaching youth sports, teaching life lessons . . . there’s nothing special about that, is there? Well, maybe not — which is why we want to shine a light on the “Black Dads Who DO!”

Look, I know I’m not the only Black Dad walking his kid up to the school door – I know this because I see other Black Dads doing the exact same thing every day. If you’re paying attention, we are literally EVERYWHERE.

But you won’t see THAT on the news — at least not before you see 3-5 photos of Black men in police mugshots. Some would say that these Dads shouldn’t expect praise for handling their parental responsibilities — for doing what they’re “supposed” to do. And maybe they shouldn’t.

But dammit: What’s wrong with showing some love to Black Dads? Lil DrayDray can get on TV for a carjacking, but we can’t shout out a Dad who reads to his kids?

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Why wait until Father’s Day to shout out Black Dads? And for that matter, why just one day?

The Tri-State Defender is celebrating Black fatherhood all June long! Do you know a Black Dad who deserves recognition for his love, dedication, and support?

Share your photos and stories with us and let’s show the world the positive impact Black fathers have on our families and communities.

Scan the QR code to shout out a Black Dad in your life!

Send us a photo or two of a dad “just being a dad” with his kids! Let’s change the narrative and uplift Black Dads Who DO!

Lee Eric Smith

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■■ PERSPECTIVE

Help us out TSD Readers: We’ve declared June 2024, “ e Month of the Black Dad.” And we want to showcase Black Dads being the loving parents they are. Do you know a Black Dad who may feel underappreciated? Is there one in your family or at your place of worship? We want to hear about them!

We’re particularly interested in photos of Black Dads doing normal, everyday activities with their kids — things like doing homework, cooking, playing, doing yardwork or household chores together. If you know anyone who meets these criteria, scan the code, ll out the form and tell us!

And to be clear, we’re looking for Dads and kids of ALL ages. Sure, we want a photo of a Dad feeding his infant baby food. But we also want teens and their Dads cooking together as well as adult children spending time with

their parents.

roughout June, we will highlight and showcase Black Dads Who DO across all our platforms – here on our website as well as Facebook and Instagram. In some cases, we may even follow up for a feature story!

One more closing thought: In the 1990s, my father, the late Mayor Eddie Lee Smith, Jr. of Holly Springs, Miss, gave me a small lapel pin with the numerical fraction on it: “¾.” I asked him what it meant.

“Well, we always hear about the one in four Black men who slip through the cracks, on drugs, in jail or dead,” he replied. “But if one in four are like that, that means THREE out of four Black men aren’t on drugs, aren’t in jail. . . presumably working, taking care of themselves and their families. e pin is a reminder of that.”

We always hear about the Black Men who don’t.

Join e Tri-State Defender in celebrating the Black Dads Who DO!

By TSD Newsroom

Waterkolours Fine Art Gallery will host an open house on Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring international artist Charly Palmer. e event will take place at the gallery’s location at 6412 Summer Gale Drive.

Palmer, whose work has been featured in private and public collections worldwide, will be signing copies of his latest book, “ e New Brownies’ Book: A Love Letter to Black Families,” which recently won the 2024 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Non-Fiction. e book signing will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., followed by an artist talk at 4 p.m.

Waterkolours Fine Art Gallery, founded by Danny and Allison Jenkins, is a Memphis-based gallery and online platform dedicated to showcasing contemporary Black artists. e gallery o ers a variety of art services, including curation, commissioning, framing, and consulting.

“We are thrilled to partner with one of our featured artists, Charly Palmer, for this open house,” said Danny Jenkins. “We can’t wait to share our hidden gem [gallery] with the Memphis community.”

Palmer, who has worked in the arts industry for over 30 years, is also a graphic designer and illustrator. His notable works include the cover art for John Legend’s Grammy Award-winning album “Bigger Love” and the July 2020 cover of Time magazine for the “America Must Change” issue. He was also commissioned by the United States Postal

Waterkolours Fine Art Gallery to host International Artist Charly Palmer at May 25 Open House

Service to create the 47th edition of the Black Heritage stamp series honoring the late Judge Constance Baker Motley. Palmer re ected on his success recently on a video livestream with the Oakland Public Library.

“If you are obedient to the ancestors and you honor where you came from, then what you’re seeking will nd you,” Palmer said in February. “And that’s the only thing I can explain. I can tell you all kinds of marketing strategies, some of them work, some of them don’t. You can put a lot of money and e ort into doing that. But if you are obedient to the ancestors and you honor where you came from, then what you’re seeking will nd you.”

And he is excited to bring his “love letter” to Black families in Memphis.

“I am lled with immense gratitude and joy to be a part of this opportunity with Waterkolours Fine Art Gallery,” said Palmer. “ eir unwavering commitment to celebrating Black artists and incorporating art into everyday life aligns perfectly with my own passion and purpose. I am eager to share my work with the Memphis community and be a part of the transformative power of art.”

For more information about the Waterkolours Fine Art Gallery, visit www. waterkoloursonlinegallery.com. To learn more about Charly Palmer, visit www.charlypalmer.com

Charly Palmer

Hamilton High School Class of ‘74 Celebrates Golden Reunion, Legacy of Service

By TSD Newsroom

The Hamilton High School Class of 1974 is preparing to celebrate their 50th reunion this Memorial Day weekend, marking half a century since they walked the halls of their alma mater.

e reunion, themed “Keep Your Head To e Sky,” will be a three-day a air lled with camaraderie, reminiscing, and a tribute to their shared history.

But the Class of ‘74 isn’t just about looking back. In the lead-up to their golden reunion, they’ve been actively engaged in giving back to their community. eir recent contributions include a $1,000 donation to the Hamilton Alumni Association to support graduating seniors, as well as volunteering their time to serve meals to the homeless at Union Mission during anksgiving.

“We’re proud of our class’s commitment to making a di erence,” said Calvin Anderson, a ‘74 Wildcat and President of the Tri-State Defender. “It’s important for us to not only celebrate our past but also to invest in the future of our community and the next generation of Hamilton students.”

e reunion festivities will kick o with a “Meet and Greet” and silent auction at the Hattiloo eater on Friday evening, May 24th. Guests are encouraged to wear white attire for this special occasion.

On Saturday, attendees will enjoy a breakfast bu et at the Coda Restaurant

in the Marriott Host Hotel before the main event, a gala at the Stax Museum.

e reunion will conclude on Sunday with a poignant salute to fallen classmates at Greenwood CME Church, followed by an exclusive classmate-only gathering at e Rockin Chair.

e Class of ‘74 invites all alumni to join them in celebrating this milestone. For more info or to RSVP, please contact HamiltonHS1974@gmail.com

The years have flown by but many Hamilton Wildcats from the Class of 1974 remain closely connected, especially at events like this. (Courtesy photo)

Members of the Class of 1974 are proud to serve Memphis, including volunteering at the Memphis Union Mission, serving food to those in need. (Courtesy Photo)

Hamilton alumni are engaged in giving back to their community. (Courtesy photo)

“Without this repair, inmates can potentially reach out, assault staff, assault each other and can potentially bypass the manual locking doors.”

— Cornerstone Detention Products

Shelby County Commission approves jail repairs – including locks

By James Coleman Special to The Tri-State Defender

e Shelby County Board of Commissioners locked down a resolution to fund repairs to cell doors in the aging Shelby County Jail during its May 20 meeting this week.

In addition to purchasing motors for cell doors, the emergency resolution will also pay Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. for repairs to the programmable logic controller. e computer controls jail doors in the facility at 201 Poplar in Memphis.

e resolution will draw from the SCSO FY2024 general operating budget. e total cost is $345,632.37. Motors to cell doors on the fourthoor lockup no longer function — many failures due to inmate vandalism. e SCSO attached a justi cation to an April 2 invoice submitted by Cornerstone.

Furthermore, all 340 cell doors no longer work electronically, following an MLGW-caused March 25 power surge. Sta are currently operating the doors manually. Another invoice from Cornerstone on April 4 included another justi cation underscoring the mounting problem.

“Without this repair, inmates can potentially reach out, assault sta , assault each other and can potentially bypass the manual locking doors,” read the justi cation.

On May 3, inmates at 201 Poplar set a re in a housing unit. e door was tied from the inside with bedsheets, preventing deputies from entering. Sta used chemical agents to de-escalate the situation. Four inmates were treated for minor injuries.

Jail lock failures were also highlighted during a May 15 budget presentation from the Sheri ’s O ce. e security risk has prevented o cials — like commission members — from visiting the lockup.

e item passed 10-0. It was sponsored by Commissioner Erika Sugarmon.

In addition to Sheri Floyd Bonner, several members of the commission have advocated for a new jail to be built at an estimated cost of $1 billion.

e county lockup, popularly known as “201 Poplar,” was built in 1981 to house 1,200 inmates. It currently averages around 3,000 inmates. Moving forward to the FY2025 budget, commissioners also approved a ll-in-the-blank tax rate ordinance in

its second reading during the Monday meeting.

However, the tax is expected to maintain the current rate of $3.39 for the third and nal reading.

With the current breakdown, $1.40 of the nal rate is committed to the general fund. It pays for many operating costs. Another $1.54 is earmarked for the county’s seven-school system. A third revenue source of 45 cents would fund the county’s debt service. It is used to pay for capital improvement projects.

Nevertheless, commissioners are still mulling the proposed budget of Mayor Lee Harris, which calls for no new taxes, but does propose a six percent raise for nearly every county employee.

e proposal also includes funding to rebuild the Regional One Health campus, along with new high schools for Cordova and Frayser. All three projects have exceeded their original cost estimates. Mayor Lee Harris has requested commissioners to up funding for the hospital to $500 million over a decade to fund the rst phase of the project. e original estimate was $350 million.

Harris came up empty-handed when he requested $350 million from the

state legislature earlier this month. He is working with state o cials, along with other sources of funding. One idea being considered: Shelby County co-owning the medical center with the UT Health and Sciences Center.

e Harris Administration has assured commissioners the county can a ord to nance Phase I of the project and the new schools. Members are considering delaying the latter.

In other business, members gave a thumbs up to the appointment of Meggan Keil to the Memphis Area Transit Authority. e move requires the City of Memphis to include another appointee from the county mayor. Talks are underway.

Commissioners opted to make the appointment, following the encouragement from the administration.

“Approval of this item puts us in a stronger position when negotiating with the city,” said Deputy Chief of Sta Frankie Dakin.

Keil was a failed candidate for the Memphis City Council last year. He manages a grant for the Center of Disease Control and Prevention at the University of Memphis School of Public Health.

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE MEMPHIS URBAN AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

In compliance with federal regulations 23 CFR 450, the Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold public engagement events to provide the public the opportunity to comment on the development of the Memphis Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Greenprint Plan.

The following event dates, times, and locations have been confirmed:

Date: Friday, June 14, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Juneteenth Festival Health Sciences Park

799 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN, 38103

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Time: 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Location: Collierville Farmers Market

454 West Poplar Avenue Collierville, TN 38017

Date: Friday, June 28, 2024

Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM

Location: Agricenter Farmers Market

7777 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, TN 38120

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Memphis Farmers Market

566 South Front Street Memphis, TN 38103

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Hernando Farmers Market

2535 Highway 51 South Hernando, MS 38632

The MPO is awaiting confirmation, but is tentatively planning to hold a public engagement event at the following location:

Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Bartlett Library

5884 Stage Road Memphis, TN 38134

Attendees will be afforded the opportunity to comment on the information presented at the events. Any comments provided at the events should be applicable to the information presented and should be provided in a respectful manner. Please note that additional engagement opportunities may be considered. In the case of an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances, the public engagement opportunities listed above could change with limited or no notice and will be shared on the MPO’s website: memphismpo.org

It is the policy of the Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) not to exclude, deny, or discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, immigration status, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, familial or marital status, disability, medical or genetic condition, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its hiring or employment practices, or in its admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. For any and all inquiries regarding the application of this accessibility statement and related policies, please contact Nick Warren, at 901-636-7146 or Nick. Warren@memphistn.gov

If you need assistance participating in these events, please contact the MPO Office at 901636-7190 and provide at least seven (7) days notice. This notice is funded (in part) under an agreement with the State of TN and MS, Departments of Transportation.

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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:

River City Builders

Tax Parcel #: 07503200000280

Tax Sale #: 1502

Price Offered: $2,000 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 7/3/2024, 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:

Sonia Galicia & Joel Juarez

Tax Parcel #: 0520810000003C

Tax Sale #: 1802

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 7/9/2024, 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:

Donald Hall

Tax Parcel #: 07704600000570

Tax Sale #: 1803

Price Offered: $12,100 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 7/9/2024, 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:

Anthony Cowan

Tax Parcel #: 02602600000210

Tax Sale #: 1904

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 11:30 a.m. on 7/9/2024, 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:

Mardrika Mitchell & Keith Threatt

Tax Parcel #: 02506100000210

Tax Sale #: 1802

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 9 a.m. on 7/10/2024, 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:

River City Builders

Tax Parcel #: 07503700000270

Tax Sale #: 1904

Price Offered: $4,300 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 7/10/2024, 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:

River City Builders

Tax Parcel #: 0750870D00010

Tax Sale #: 1903

Price Offered: $10,600

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 7/10/2024, 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:

River City Builders

Tax Parcel #: 07508700004640

Tax Sale #: 1904

Price Offered: $5,100

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 7/10/2024, 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:

Tamela Sheats

Tax Parcel #: 07105100000050

Tax Sale #: 1803

Price Offered: $11,200

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 7/10/2024, 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:

Alcy Ball Community Development

Tax Parcel #: 06005100000370

Tax Sale #: 1804

Price Offered: $2,400

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 7/11/2024, 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.

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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:

Marshena Atkins

Tax Parcel #: 01305700000170

Tax Sale #: 1804

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 11:30 a.m. on 7/10/2024, 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:

Alcy Ball Community Development

Tax Parcel #: 06004800000460

Tax Sale #: 1302

Price Offered: $1,350

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 7/11/2024, 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:

Alcy Ball Community Development

Tax Parcel #: 06004300000070

Tax Sale #: 1902

Price Offered: $2,700 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 7/11/2024, 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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