Brownsville On the Move Ready for Next Meeting

The Brownsville on the Move planning process, a partnership with the City of Brownsville and the University of Memphis Planning Department will host its next meeting on Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the First South Bank Community Center, located on West Main Street.

Over the past two months project members have been soliciting feedback from town residents to learn more about what makes Brownsville great and what needs to happen to make it better. The visioning exercise is part of a six month community-wide input process which will lead to a community-based plan for the future development and growth of Brownsville based on the values identified by residents in surveys, interviews and input meetings.

"We know we've got a good thing here, it's just building on our strengths and letting people know about it," said Mayor Jo Matherne.

Brownsville community members of all ages are invited to come to the next input meeting to hear what residents have been saying so far and learn where we go from here.

To learn more about the Brownsville on the Move visit http://www.brownsvilleonthemove.com/.

April BBA Breakfast Announced

Everyone is invited to the monthly Brownsville Business Association Breakfast held the first Friday of each month at member businesses. April's event will be at Pat's Fabrics on Anderson Avenue, and will be hosted by Pat's Fabrics and Williams Insurance Agency. This is a great opportunity to network and get to know local business owners and managers. It is a come and go event and begins at 7:30 a.m. A Continental breakfast will be available along with coffee and juice.

Ward 2 learns about 911 services

Thursday night, March 10, members of Ward 2 met for their monthly Neighborhood Watch - Community meeting at First South Bank Community Room. Guest speaker for the evening was Mary Taylor. Taylor gave a presentation on the use of the 911 system. Police Chief Chris Lea gave a report on Ward 2 criminal activity and reported that Ward 2 is the oonly location in Brownsville that had no serious reported incidents.

Ward 2 is planning its first  "Neighborhood Clean-Up Day" on Saturday, April 16.

Ward 2 will again host the annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 2.

The Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Program

The Brownsville YMCA has released a new program to help get you into that "itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini" by summertime ...

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Actually, whether you want to fit into a bikini or just get a little healthier, this 8-week program is  customized to fit your body type, goals and schedule. Also includes sessions with a Registered Dietician.
 
Register March 19th 8-10 a.m. at the Y. Call 731-772-9748 for more info.

What are your views of The Mindfield!

Billy Tripp's "Mindfield"

Leo Pilak is a photographer from Milwaukee. He and a film crew will be in Brownsville March 18 and 19 collecting interviews about Brownsville and the Mindfield.

What are your views?

Pilak will wander about Brownsville doing man-on-the-street interviews Friday and Saturday. But if you miss him and want to make sure your views are heard, you're invited to the "Mindfield" Saturday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. The word is "come as you are, and say what you will." You can contact Pilak at 414-405-3686.

Here's a You Tube video about Billy Tripp and the Mindfield produced by Pilak.

15th Annual Relay for Life Kick-Off

Relay for Life Co-Chairs Carolyn Flagg and Alan Callery welcomed over 100 attendees to the 15th annual Relay for Life Kick-Off event held Tuesday, February 22, at the new Criminal Justice Center.

The program, conducted entirely by cancer survivors included familiar faces such as Robert Rooks, County Mayor Franklin Smith, Dr. Jack Pettigrew, John Duckworth, Debbie Sterbinsky, Emma Delk, Ray Dixon, Hope Cannon, Donald Lee, Thalice Kinnon and Johnny Walker.

This year's Honorary Chairpeople were announced. They are John Simmons and Audrey Blue.

The HHS Show Choir performed their rendition of "Celebrate," adding to the spirit of the kick-off and the commitment to continue the fight against cancer.

This year's theme is "Rock n' Rollin' for a Cure." The big Relay event will be Friday, June 17, at the football field.

After the event, attendees were treated to a tour of the new Criminal Justice Center by Mayor Franklin Smith and Solid Waste Director Clinton Neal.

Here are a few pictures from the kick-off ....

Attendees enjoyed a continential breakfast in the lobby of the Criminal Justice Center before the kick-off program.



Dr. Jack Pettigrew talks with Attorney Michael Banks before the program begins.



County Mayor Franklin Smith and Robert Rooks talk during breakfast.

Relay Co-Chair Carolyn Flagg greets guests as they arrive for breakfast.

Honorary Chairman Alderman John Simmons with his wife, Jane.

Brownsville Radio personalities Jerry Wilson and Drew Mcgruder broadcast live during the event.

HHS Show Choir, under the direction of Michelle Tillman, filled the front of the courtroom to perform "Celebrate."

Mayor Jo Matherne talks with some of the younger attendees at the event.

Exit 56 Blues Fest planned for Memorial Day Weekend

A new event is planned for Memorial Day weekend in Brownsville. It's the Exit 56 Blues Fest and will be held at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center.

The fest will include arts and crafts, a Quilt Show, cookbook signing, classic car cruise in and concerts from the porch of the Sleepy John Estes home. Plans are in the works and more details will be released soon. In the meantime, save the date .... Saturday, May 28, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.