IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2201682

United Bonding Company

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Joe Williams

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 3026.16

Hearing Date: August 5, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: KPC Inc. c/o James Losapio, 168 Beale St., Memphis, TN 38103.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 24, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Tracey White P.C.C. II

Michael A. Flexsenhar Jr.

Attorney for Plaintiff

July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 Cd115417

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Docket: PR035989

In Re the Matter of: Carolyn H. Davis

Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of July, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of Carolyn H. Davis who died May 10, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

This 2nd day of July, 2026.

Cindy D. Frazier Executor

Attorney for the Estate:

Steven H. McCleskey

July 8, 15, 2026 Cd115414

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Docket: PR036083

In Re the Matter of: Linda Thomas Stepp

Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of June, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of Linda Thomas Stepp who died Dec. 24, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

This 29th day of June, 2026.

Sandra Jo Young Executor

Attorney for the Estate:

Michael R. Parham

Benjamin B. Huffstetler

July 1, 8, 2026 Cd115304

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Docket: PR035842

In Re the Matter of: Almarie Uhlhorn Twele

Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of June, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect of Almarie Uhlhorn Twele who died May 1, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee.

All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred.

(1)(A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or

(B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1)(A); or

(2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death.

This 26th day of June, 2026.

Elise Ahlgren Leake Executor

Attorney for the Estate:

B. Bailey Vega

July 1, 8, 2026 Cd115302

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NO. GG8356

State of Tennessee

Department Of Children Services,

Petitioner,

Vs.

Shakeria Sheppard

Respondents IN THE MATTER OF:

Marteze Sheppard, DOB: 1/16/2016

A Child/Children under Eighteen (18) Years of Age

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Magistrate Sheldon's Court Order dated June 10, 2026 is incorporated in part, as follows:

It appearing to the Court that the whereabouts of Respondent Shakeria Sheppard, are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search. Therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Motion for Order of Publication shall be granted.

Clerk's Notice to Respondent:

The Department, has filed a Petition against you seeking a finding of Dependency and Neglect. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. In order to avoid a judgement by Default against you, you must appear in Court or file an answer to the Petition filed against you. The date being the 18th of September, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. All future hearings/or documents filed in this cause shall be filed with the Clerk and shall be considered as service upon you. You may request all pleadings filed in this cause from the Clerk of Court.

Service of notice of these proceedings shall occur for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee, and for four weeks on the online news website for The Daily Memphian, as your whereabouts are unknown.

Kirk Stewart, BPR #029658

Department of Children's Services

40 South Main Street, 6th Floor

Memphis, TN 38103

901-578-4152

Submitted by and approved for entry.

JANEEN R. GORDON, CLERK OF COURT

BY Erica Daniels

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 Cd115295

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

In the CHANCERY COURT of Shelby County, Tennessee

No. CH-26-0202-3

Crystal Michella Wilson

Plaintiff(s)

VS.

SAMARCUS BESTER

Defendant(s)

It appearing from the complaint in this cause which is sworn to that THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE DEFENDANT, SAMARCUS BESTER, CANNOT BE ASCERTAINED AFTER DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY.

It is therefore ordered that he make an appearance herein at the Court House of Shelby County, in the city of Memphis, Shelby County, TN on August 28, 2026 and answer plaintiffs' complaint for DIVORCE or the same will be taken for confessed as to defendant(s), and set for hearing ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the DAILY NEWS AND MEMPHIAN.

This 26 day of June, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

W. Aaron Hall, Clerk & Master

By Kat Minton, D.C. & M.

DAWNA E SNIPES

Attorney for Petitioners

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 Cd115275

ORDER OF PUBLICATION FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Case No. TX-2023

SHELBY COUNTY, in its own behalf and

for use and benefit of the STATE OF

TENNESSEE and, if applicable, the

INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITIES

OF ARLINGTON, BARTLETT,

COLLIERVILLE, GERMANTOWN,

LAKELAND, MEMPHIS and

MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE;

 Plaintiffs,

vs.

DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS as shown on

the 2021 REAL PROPERTY DELINQUENT

TAX RECORDS of the SHELBY COUNTY

TRUSTEE;

 Defendants

TAX SALE 219 GP;

 Movant.

 By virtue of the Order to Enforce Judicial Sale of Properties entered in the above cause on the 28th day of May, 2026, I will sell at the Adams Avenue and Second Street entrance of the Courthouse of Shelby County, Memphis, Tennessee, on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 at 12:00 noon, the following described properties, situated in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, to-wit:

?          1199 Vollintine Avenue (Parcel 02108200000030): Land situated in Shelby County, Tennessee, to wit:

Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 (less part to widen Avenue), Block 1, DeMarcheville Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 3, Pages 72 and 73, in the Register's Office of Shelby County, Tennessee, being more particularly described

BEGINNING at a point, the intersection of the present south line of Vollintine Avenue with the west line of Annie Street; thence westwardly with the said present south line of Vollintine Avenue 62.5 feet to a point in the east line of lot 5, Block 1 of said Subdivision; thence southwardly with said east line 87.5 feet to a point in the north line of Lot 44; thence eastwardly with said north line 62.5 feet to a point in the west line of Annie Street; thence northwardly with said west line 86.8 feet to the point of beginning.

?          848 Randle Street (Parcel 02111100000360): Land situated in Shelby County, Tennessee, to wit:

Lot 19 and 20, Block F, Meacham's North Olympic Park Subdivision as recorded per plat of record in Plat Book 3, Page 74 in the Register's Office of Shelby County Tennessee, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description.

?          817 Olympic Street (Parcel 02108500000130): Land situated in Shelby County, Tennessee, to wit:

Lots 88, 89, 90 and the North 2 Feet of Lot 91, Block 5 of E. E. Meacham’s Olympic Subdivision, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 3, Page 122 in the Register’s Office of Shelby County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is herein made for a more particular description of said property.

?          948 Alma Street (Parcel 02107800000320): Land situated in Shelby County, Tennessee, to wit:

Lots 14, 15, and 16, Block 3, M. M. Gilchrists Olympic Park Subdivision, as per plat of record in Plat Book 3, Page 122 in the Register’s Office of Shelby County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is herein made for a more particular description of said property.

Pursuant to Order entered in Minute Book 245, Page 629 and Minute Book 252, Page 258, all sales of real estate, unless otherwise expressly ordered, will be sold, pursuant to Section 26-5-108, T.C.A., subject to State, County, and Municipal taxes which are not due, though any such unpaid taxes may be a lien upon the real estate.

Terms of Sale: to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds fully payable to the Clerk and Master not later than the close of the business day following said sale.

Minimum bid for the properties at auction shall be as follows:

?          1199 Vollintine Avenue: $10,104.00

?          848 Randle Street: $10,638.00

?          817 Olympic Street: $2,474.00

?          948 Alma Street: $7,677.00

The following parties are identified by Plaintiff and Plaintiff’s counsel as having or as potentially having an interest each of the above-described properties:

1199 Vollintine Avenue:

?          Chosen Vessel Ministries, 3211 Branwood Cove, Memphis,  TN 38134-3106

?          Chosen Vessel Ministries, 3340 Poplar Ave., Ste. 326, Memphis, TN 38111-4691

?          Chosen Vessel Ministries c/o Linda L Barnes, 3211 Branwood Cove, Memphis, TN 38134-3106

?          Linda Barnes, 3211 Branwood Cove, Memphis, TN 38134-3106

?          City of Memphis, c/o William Gibbons, 125 N. Main #608, Memphis, TN 38103

?          Owner or Occupant, 1199 Vollintine Avenue, Memphis, TN 38107

848 Randle Street:

?          James E. Jefferson, 743 Randle Street, Memphis, TN 38107-4338

?          Atlantic Credit & Finance, c/o John E. Buffaloe, Atty., 723 S. Main Street, Springfield, TN 37172

?          Midland Funding, LLC, c/o Shon Leverett, Atty., 1100 Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. #1600, Nashville, TN 37203

?          City of Memphis-Code Enforcement, c/o Code Enforcement Atty., 125 N. Main St. #608, Memphis, TN 38103

?          Cavalry SPV I LLC, c/o Paul Mendelson, 799 Estate Pl. # 17235, Memphis, TN 38120

?          Owner or Occupant, 848 Randle Street, Memphis, TN 38107

817 Olympic Street:

?          Memphis Sluggers, Inc., 761 Lonewood Way, Ste. 11, Collierville, TN 38017-3935

?          Memphis Sluggers Inc., c/o Sean Burke, 761 Lonewood Way # 11, Collierville, TN 38017-3935

?          F & R Holdings, LLC c/o Jeffrey L. Jenkins, 3157 Highway 64 #200, Eads, TN 38028

?          Owner or Occupant, 817 Olympic Street, Memphis, TN 38107

948 Alma Street:

?          Mary L. Puckett, 931 Biggs Street, Memphis, TN, 38108-3226

?          Sonya R. Puckett, 7042 Baxter Road, Baxter, TN 38544-4706

?          Randy G. Puckett, 931 Biggs Street, Memphis, TN, 38108-3226

?          Raymond Puckett Jr. , 931 Biggs Street, Memphis, TN, 38108-3226

?          Jacob Puckett, 4783 Verne Road, Memphis, TN, 38117-6609

?          Damion Wright, 4961 Shaws Ridge Trail, Arlington, TN 38002-4671

?          Midland Funding LLC, c/o Finkelstein, Kern, Steinberg & Cunningham, 402 Clyde St. Suite 2, Knoxville, TN 37921

?          Midland Funding LLC, c/o Finkelstein, Kern, Steinberg & Cunningham, P. O. Box 1, Knoxville, TN 37901

?          Klondike Smokey City Community Dev. Corp., c/o Ms. Quincey Morris, 943 Vollintine Ave., Memphis, TN 38107

?          Owner or Occupant, 948 Alma Street, Memphis, TN 38107

This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded Plat or Plan; any unpaid taxes and assessments; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; rights of redemption, equity, statutory or otherwise, not otherwise waived and as set forth in the Decree Confirming Report of Clerk and Master and Ordering Sale entered in this cause on December 5, 2024 and the Clerk and Master’s Report of Tax Reference filed November 8, 2024 and incorporated by reference therein, including rights of redemption of any government agency, state or federal, under 26 U.S.C. § 7425(d)(1) and/or Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-4-1433(c)(1), as applicable; and any and all other matters that may take priority over the delinquent taxes on the above properties as set forth in the Clerk and Master’s Report of Tax Reference upon which this foreclosure sale is conducted or are not extinguished by this Foreclosure Sale.

Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-104, a copy of this notice has been issued this day to the United States and the State of Tennessee, as applicable, if any lien or claim of lien of the United States or the State of Tennessee requires notice under 26 U.S.C. § 7425(b) or Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-4-1433(b).

In compliance with Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5-101(a)(2) and § 35-5-104(a)(7), a copy of this notice shall be published for twenty (20) consecutive days on the website of the following third-party internet posting company as selected by counsel for Movant from the list of such sites promulgated by the Tennessee Secretary of State: Nationwide Posting Services Inc. (nwpostingservices.com).

This the 18th day of June, 2026.

W. AARON HALL, CLERK AND MASTER

By: D. Holzemer, D. C. & M.

Gregory S. Gallagher (BPR # 7274) Vincent Sawyer (BPR # 038861)

Shelby County. Delinquent Tax Attorney Attorney for Movant

Attorney for Plaintiff 1471 Genesis Circle

157 Poplar Avenue, 3rd Floor Memphis, TN 38106

Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 830-5353

(901) 222-0292 vincent@theworkscdc.org

gsgallagher@shelbyCountytrustee.com

July 1, 8, 2026 Cd115210

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2132996

Royal Furniture Company

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Lakeisha Tose

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 1266.90

Hearing Date: August 7, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Compass Group USA, 2400 Yorkmont Rd., Charlotte, NC 28217.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 17, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Cochran, Uhlmann, Abney, Duck & Wright

Attorney for Plaintiff

July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 Cd115171

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2163055

Royal Furniture Company

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Manika Kelly

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 4616.20

Hearing Date: August 7, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Amazon, 207 Boren Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 17, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Cochran, Uhlmann, Abney, Duck & Wright

Attorney for Plaintiff

July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 Cd115169

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2317249

Royal Furniture Company

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Deborah H. Evans

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 812.20

Hearing Date: August 7, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Midsouth Senior Caregivers, 5050 Poplar Ave. Ste. 2400, Memphis, TN 38157.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 17, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Cochran, Uhlmann, Abney, Duck & Wright

Attorney for Plaintiff

July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 Cd115167

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2312389

1st Franklin Financial

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Jonathan Dee

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 3294.40

Hearing Date: August 6, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Federal Express Corp., 3620 Hacks Cross Road Bldg. B 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38125.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 17, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Stone, Higgs & Drexler

Attorney for Plaintiff

July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 Cd115165

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2155950

Hope Federal Credit Union

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Brandon Jones

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 2132.10

Hearing Date: August 6, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: McKesson Corporation, 2908 Poston Ave., Nashville, TN 37203.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 17, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Stone, Higgs & Drexler

Attorney for Plaintiff

July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 Cd115163

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2308432

Pyramid Financial Inc.

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Kevin Buggs

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 8829.50

Hearing Date: August 6, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Autozone Inc., 123 S. Front St., Memphis, TN 38103.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 17, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Stone, Higgs & Drexler

Attorney for Plaintiff

July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 Cd115161

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2292813

Pediatrics East Inc.

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Beatrice Tutimeh

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 1055.00

Hearing Date: July 16, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Springgate Rehab & Health, 3909 Covington Pike, Bartlett, TN 38135.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 10, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Douglas A. Nicholson

Attorney for Plaintiff

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2026 Cd115055

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2308863

Heart Center of Memphis

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Tara Henry

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 668.90

Hearing Date: July 16, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Nike Inc., 5151 Shelby Dr., Memphis, TN 38115.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 10, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Douglas A. Nicholson

Attorney for Plaintiff

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2026 Cd115053

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2322490

Midsouth Maternal Fetal Medicine

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Tamara Cole

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 564.20

Hearing Date: July 16, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Shelby County Government, 160 N. Main St., Memphis, TN 38103.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 10, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Douglas A. Nicholson

Attorney for Plaintiff

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2026 Cd115051

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2273910

Absolute Recovery Svs

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Nyah Franklin

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 1506.80

Hearing Date: July 20, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Nike Inc., 205 Powell Pl., Brentwood, TN 37027.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 10, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Derek E. Whitlock

Attorney for Plaintiff

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2026 Cd115049

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2287387

Absolute Recovery Svs

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

James Dumas

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 3313.80

Hearing Date: July 20, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Dollar Tree Stores, 2908 Poston Ave., Nashville, TN 37203.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date June 10, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Derek E. Whitlock

Attorney for Plaintiff

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2026 Cd115047

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2312233

First Metropolitan Financial Services Inc.

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Richard Little

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 2509.40

Hearing Date: July 30, 2026

Time: 1:30 p.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: TJX Digital Inc., 300 Montvue Rd., Knoxville, TN 37919.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date April 22, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Stone, Higgs & Drexler

Attorney for Plaintiff

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 Cd114104

IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS

SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Order requiring the defendant(s) to Appear and for Publication in Lieu of Personal Service on a Summons and/or An Attachment

Case: 2292372

Royal Furniture Company

Plaintiff(s)

Vs.

Jasmine St. Clair

Defendant(s)

Plaintiff’s Claim: 1371.00

Hearing Date: July 31, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

In this cause a summons and/or an attachment has been sued out under T.C.A. 29-6-101, and affidavit having been made that defendant(s) is justly indebted to the plaintiff(s) in the amount shown above, and no summons having been executed on the defendant(s), and the attachment having been returned levied upon the personal property of the defendant(s) to wit sums due from: Accredo Health Group Inc., 900 Cottage Grove Rd., Hartford, CT 06152.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the defendant(s) make a personal appearance before the Shelby County Court of General Sessions in the Shelby County Courthouse at Memphis, Tennessee on the day, date, and time set out above, and defend said suit within the time prescribed by law, or the same may be proceeded with ex parte; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in The Daily News of Memphis, Tennessee. This order is hereby entered in accordance with T.C.A. 29-6-142.

Issued at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee on this date April 22, 2026.

A True Copy - Attest:

Tamara A. Sawyer

General Sessions Court Clerk

By: Vernon Johnson, D.C.

Cochran, Uhlmann, Abney, Duck & Wright

Attorney for Plaintiff

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 Cd114102

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids (or Request for Proposals, where indicated as RFP) will be received at the Office of the City of Memphis Purchasing Agent, Room 546, City Hall, 125 N. Main St., Memphis, TN  38103, until 12:00 noon Wednesday, on the dates indicated below, for furnishing the City of Memphis with the following:

STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

DUE JULY 29, 2026

(1) RFI #364778

 RECYCLING PROCESSING/MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY SERVICES DIVISION: SOLID WASTE  

Project Note:  For additional information please contact Lauryn Addison by phone at 901-636-6183 or by email at lauryn.addison@memphistn.gov.

This RFI can be downloaded from the City's website: www.memphistn.gov Under RFPs & RFQs.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:

All bidders must be licensed contractors as required by Title 62, Chapter 6, of the Tennessee Code Annotated. Bidders’ license number, expiration date and that part of the classification applying to the bid must appear on the envelope containing the bid; otherwise, the bid will not be opened - except if the bid amount is under $25,000.00.

DUE JULY 29, 2026

(2)  RFQ #365776

 FY27 RESURFACING PROJECT-Repaving & Restriping Various locations.

PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DEPOSIT INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM:

Chris Harper 2599 Avery Avenue Memphis, TN 38103. Please contact Chris Harper at Chris.harper@memphistn.gov or 901-636-2469.

Construction Project Note(s): No Pre-bid Meeting will be held for this project.

By Order of the Mayor of the City of Memphis, Tennessee.

 Paul A. Young

 Mayor

Chequita Crim,

City of Memphis Sourcing & Purchasing Agent

July 7, 8, 2026 Bd115347

MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, AND WATER DIVISION

CITY OF MEMPHIS

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

NETTERS BUILDING UPS AND GENERATOR REPLACEMENT

CONTRACT NO. 12680

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

All Sealed Bids, Bidder’s Qualifications, Bid Bond, and completed Bid Envelope, in duplicate, will be received from Bidders on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Contracts Management Office, Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (“MLGW” or “Division”), Room 323, 220 South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee (mailing address: P.O. Box 430, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-0430), before 4:00 PM CDT/CST. If you bring your bid to MLGW, please allow 30 minutes before 4:00 PM CDT/CST for MLGW security clearance and delivery of bids to the Contracts Management Department. The official time of receipt will be established in the Contracts Management Department and not at the main floor security desk. *Bids will be publicly opened and read on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT/CST.

The project scope is to furnish all supervision, labor, transportation, materials and equipment to remove a generator and replace with two (2) new generators and foundations, replace three (3) existing transfer switches with new switches, and replace two (2) Power Distribution Units (PDU’s) and install Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) at MLGW’s Netters Business Center Building located at 1665 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38134, as depicted in strict accordance as outlined in the Contract Documents, Drawings and Specifications. All of the generators shall be completely filled with diesel by the Selected Contractor after all testing is complete.

Mandatory Orientation Meeting:

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 9:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Mandatory Site Visit:

Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 9:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

MLGW’s Netters Business Center

1665 Whitten Road

Memphis, TN 38134

*Potential Bidders must attend both the Mandatory Orientation Meeting and Mandatory Site Visit. Failure to attend either of the Mandatory Orientation Meeting or the Mandatory Site Visit will deem your firm “unqualified” to bid on this project*

Written Inquiries:

Questions about this Sealed Bid must be submitted to MLGW in writing via email to tyates@mlgw.org with “Contract No. 12680 – Written Inquiry” in the subject line by no later than 11:00 AM CST on Thursday, July 23, 2026. 

During the solicitation of this Sealed Bid, the Contractor shall not contact any MLGW staff except those designated in this document or subsequent addenda or correspondence. Noncompliance with this provision may result in the rejection of your firm’s bid. No phone calls related to the Sealed Bid will be accepted.

All bidders must be licensed Contractors as required by Title 62, Chapter 6, of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The following information must be completed on the outside of the preprinted Bidder’s Envelope: Bidder’s license number, expiration date, and that part of the classification applying to the bid (e.g., electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). If the preceding information is not complete, the bid shall not be opened or considered by MLGW.

The Tennessee Contractor’s Classification required for this project shall be one of the following or any Tennessee-approved contractor’s license applicable to this project: CE.

If a State of Tennessee Contractor’s license is required, the Contractor’s license monetary limits must meet or exceed the Contractor’s bid price.

MLGW shall give Local Bidding Preference or Local Bidding Presence in the awarding of contracts and making purchases whenever applying such a preference is reasonable in light of the dollar value of the bids received in relation to such expenditures. For Local Bidding Preference or Local Bidding Presence to be used in evaluating bids, all documentation as required in the Local Bidding Preference or Local Bidding Presence Policy must be submitted with the Bid, Bid Bond, and Bidder’s qualifications; provided, however, that the preference established in no way limits MLGW’s right to make awards.

MLGW is subject to the Tennessee Public Records Act. Your bid may be examined by the public after it has been evaluated by MLGW and an award has been made.

This project is exempt from the mandatory contractor’s licensing requirements if the bid amount is under $25,000.

If the bid amount is under $25,000, the phrase “Exempt from licensing requirement” must appear in the Tennessee License number space on the preprinted bid envelope provided. However, other required information (e.g., Project title, contractor’s company name, contractor’s address, and bid due date) must be completed.

Bidders interested in participating in the MLGW bid solicitation process should read the Standards of Business Conduct found at www.mlgw.com/sbc.

All Sealed Bids, Bidder’s Qualifications, Bid Bond, and completed Bid Envelope, in duplicate, must be received by the Contracts Management Office by no later than 4:00 PM CDT/CST on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, via hand-delivered or mailed to MLGW Administration Building, 220 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103. Bids received after the bid due date will not be accepted.

*Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Only hard copies of the bidding documents will be accepted. *

Bids will be publicly opened and read via Zoom on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT/CST.

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?          Passcode: 339348

The Bidder’s Qualifications must be submitted with a reference letter as listed in the Bidder’s Qualifications. The Bidder’s Qualifications must indicate Contract Number 12680 and the title of the project on the front page of the Bidder’s Qualifications, and so noted on the outside of the Bid Envelope.

A packet of the Contract Documents may be obtained by contacting the Contracts Management Office, 220 South Main Street, Room 323, Memphis, Tennessee; Telephone: (901) 528-4020.

If, after attempting to obtain competitive bids for material or services, only one (1) bid is received and that bid does not exactly meet our specifications or budgetary limits, the Procurement and Contracts Management staff shall have the authority to negotiate with the Bidder to secure an acceptable bid.

Any protest must be filed in writing with the Manager of Procurement and Contracts by 5:00 PM CDT/CST within five (5) business days of the Notification of the Intent to Award Letter or non-award incident. A protest may be submitted electronically on company letterhead to the Director of Procurement, Contracts and Strategic Sourcing, Randy Orsby, by 5:00 PM CST/CDT at rorsby@mlgw.org. For a copy of the MLGW Procurement Complaints and Appeals Process, visit www.mlgw.com/protest or call (901) 528-4381.

Before the execution of this Contract, the successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the bid price or such lesser amount as determined at the sole discretion of MLGW. The bond shall be made upon the form in this packet and shall be made a part of the Contract. The Surety Company shall be acceptable to MLGW.

Before the execution of the contract, the successful Bidder shall furnish, according to the Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-4-201, a Contractor’s Labor and Materials Payment Bond in a determined sum of no less than 25% of the bid price. The bond shall be made upon the form provided by MLGW in this packet and shall be made part of the Contract Documents. Such a surety shall be acceptable to MLGW.

All contract bonds shall be written through a surety company duly authorized to do business in Tennessee.

No bidder may withdraw a bid for a period of 120 days after the date and hour set for the opening of bids.

MLGW reserves the right to reject bids, to waive Minor Irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or portion of the bid, which MLGW, in MLGW’s sole discretion, deems most favorable to the interest of MLGW.

Direct all questions to TaShay Yates, tyates@mlgw.org, (901) 528-4020.

MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, AND WATER DIVISION

Tausha Kelly

Supervisor, Contracts Management

P. O. Box 430, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-0430

220 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103-3917

July 1, 8, 2026 Bd115280

MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS AND WATER DIVISION

CITY OF MEMPHIS

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

MLGW’S NORTH SERVICE CENTER EXPANSION

CONTRACT NO: 12682

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

All Sealed Bids, Bid Bonds, Bidder’s Qualifications, and completed Bid Envelope will be received from Bidders on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Contracts Management Office, Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (“MLGW” or “Division”), Room 323, 220 South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38103 (mailing address: P.O. Box 430, Memphis, TN 38101-0430), before 4:00 PM CDT/CST. If you bring your bid to MLGW, please allow 30 minutes before 4:00 PM CDT/CST for MLGW security clearance and delivery of bids to the Contracts Management Department. The official time of receipt will be established in the Contracts Management Department and not at the main floor security desk. *Bids will be publicly opened and read on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT/CST.

Qualifications for this project are due via email to Jessica Payne at jpayne@mlgw.org on or before 1:00 PM CST on Friday, July 24, 2026.

The project scope is to provide supervision, labor, transportation, equipment, chemicals, tools, and materials necessary to expand and improve MLGW’s existing North Service Center located at 1060 Tupelo Street, Memphis, TN 38108, to incorporate the relocation of the Central Shops Facilities. The improvements include the management and mitigation of known soil contaminants in two (2) distinct areas of the properties described in the contract documents. Additionally, the project will construct a 100,000 sf and 63,000 sf maintenance and storage building, nearly 400,000 sf of asphalt parking and driveways, 34,000 sf of gravel laydown and storage areas, major utility relocation, 15,000 sf of iron security fencing with landscaping and irrigation, two (2) controlled gated entries with guard houses, multiple vehicle wash bays, and various other training, storage, and maintenance features.

The construction of this project is phased to ensure ongoing operations are not interrupted at the North Service Center. The First Phase includes the installation of the perimeter fencing, construction of the two (2) entrances with new guard houses, construction of new parking lots, and construction of the new storage and laydown areas. Existing utilities will be relocated and abandoned as prescribed in the contract, and new drainage will need to be installed to allow for the abandonment of some of the existing drainage systems. There will be a period when existing materials will need to be relocated to clear the areas where the new maintenance and storage buildings will be constructed. The Final Phase will include the construction of both buildings and all remaining features and appurtenances described in the construction documents. The work must be performed in strict accordance with the Contract Documents, Specifications, and Drawings.

Bidders must submit a letter from their surety on the surety’s letterhead stating the Contractor has a single project bonding capacity of $100,000,000.00, naming three (3) projects exceeding a $35,000,000.00 contract amount for which the surety has issued Payment and Performance Bonds for any Owner within the past ten (10) years. The bonded projects can be current ongoing projects. Additionally, Bidders must provide proof of possessing a minimum of ten (10) years of construction experience. These items must be submitted with your qualification on or before Friday, July 24, 2026, by 1:00 PM CST.

Virtual Bidder’s Orientation Meeting (Optional)

July 7, 2026 – 8:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Please register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sWXHEAAKRaqXv5YR3sTk1g

Mandatory Site Visits:

1st Site Visit - July 10, 2026 – 8:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

2nd Site Visit – July 13, 2026 – 8:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Meeting Location:

MLGW’s North Service Center (Entrance Gate)

1060 Tupelo Street

Memphis, TN 38108

*Potential Bidders must attend at least one (1) of the Mandatory Site Visits. Failure to attend will deem your firm unqualified to bid on this project.

Written Inquiries:

Questions regarding this Sealed Bid must be submitted to MLGW in writing via email to jpayne@mlgw.org with “Contract No. 12682 – Written Inquiry” in the subject line by no later than 10 AM CST on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

During the solicitation of this Sealed Bid, the Bidders shall not contact any MLGW staff except those designated in this document or subsequent addenda or correspondence. Noncompliance with this provision may result in the rejection of your firm’s bid. No phone calls related to the Sealed Bid will be accepted.

All bidders must be licensed contractors as required by Title 62, Chapter 6, of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The following information must be completed on the outside of the preprinted Bidder’s Envelope: Bidder’s Name, Bidder’s license number, expiration date, and that part of the classification applying to the bid (e.g., electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). If the preceding information is not completed, the bid shall not be opened or considered by MLGW.

The Tennessee Contractor’s Classification required for this project shall be one of the following or any Tennessee-approved contractor’s license applicable to this project: BC

If a State of Tennessee Contractor’s license is required, the Contractor’s license monetary limits must meet or exceed the Contractor’s bid price.

MLGW shall give Local Bidding Preference or Local Bidding Presence in the awarding of contracts and making purchases whenever applying such a preference is reasonable in light of the dollar- value of the bids received in relation to such expenditures. For Local Bidding Preference or Local Bidding Presence to be used in evaluating bids, all documentation as required in the Local Bidding Preference or Local Bidding Presence Policy must be submitted with the Bidder’s qualifications; provided, however, that the preference established in no way limits MLGW’s right to make awards.

MLGW is subject to the Tennessee Public Records Act. Your bid may be examined by the public after it has been evaluated by MLGW and an award has been made.

This project is exempt from the mandatory contractor’s licensing requirements if the bid amount is under $25,000.

If the bid amount is under $25,000, the phrase “Exempt from licensing requirement” must appear in the Tennessee License number space on the preprinted bid envelope provided. However, other required information (e.g., Project title, contractor’s company name, contractor’s address, and bid due date) must be completed.

Bidders interested in participating in the MLGW bid solicitation process should read the Standards of Business Conduct found at www.mlgw.com/sbc.

All Sealed Bids, Bid Bonds, and completed Bid Envelopes must be received by the Contracts Management Office no later than 4:00 PM CDT/CST on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, via hand-delivered or mailed to MLGW’s Administration Building, 220 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103. Bids received after the bid due date will not be accepted.

*Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Only hard copies of the bid documents will be accepted. *

Bids will be publicly opened and read via Zoom on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT/CST.

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The Bidder’s Qualifications must be submitted by reference letter as listed in the Bidder’s Qualifications. The Bidder’s Qualifications must indicate Contract Number 12682 and MLGW’s North Service Center Building Expansion on the front page of Bidder’s Qualifications and so noted on the outside of the envelope.

A packet of the Contract Documents may be obtained by contacting the Contracts Management Office, 220 South Main Street, Room 323, Memphis, Tennessee.

If after attempting to obtain competitive bids for material or services, only one (1) bid is received and that bid does not exactly meet our specifications or budgetary limits, the Procurement and Contracts Management staff shall have the authority to negotiate with the bidder to secure an acceptable bid.

Any protest must be filed in writing with the Manager of Procurement and Contracts by 5:00 PM CST/CDT within five (5) business days of the Notification of the Intent to Award Letter or non-award incident. The protest may be submitted electronically on company letterhead to the Manager of Procurement and Contracts, Randy Orsby, by 5:00 PM CST/CDT at rorsby@mlgw.org. For a copy of the MLGW Procurement Complaints and Appeals Process visit www.mlgw.com/protest or call (901) 528-4020.

Before the execution of this Contract, the successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the bid price or such lesser amount as determined at the sole discretion of MLGW. The bond shall be made upon the form in this packet and shall be made a part of the Contract. The Surety Company shall be acceptable to MLGW.

Before the execution of the contract, the successful Bidder shall furnish, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-4-201, a Contractor’s Labor and Materials Payment Bond in a determined sum of no less than 25% of the bid price. The bond shall be made upon the form provided by MLGW in this packet and shall be made part of the Contract Documents. Such surety shall be acceptable to MLGW.

All contract bonds shall be written through a surety company duly authorized to do business in Tennessee.

No bidder may withdraw a bid for 120 days after the date and hour set for the opening of bids.

MLGW reserves the right to reject bids, to waive Minor Irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or portion of the bid, that MLGW, in MLGW’s sole discretion, deems most favorable to the interest of MLGW.

Direct all questions to Jessica Payne at jpayne@mlgw.org; (901) 528-4020.

MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS AND WATER DIVISION

Tausha Kelly

Supervisor, Contracts Management

P. O. Box 430, Memphis, TN 38101-0430

220 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103-3917

June 26, July 8, 2026 Bd115232

MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS AND WATER DIVISION

CITY OF MEMPHIS

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

SOLARWINDS HYBRID CLOUD OBSERVABILITY

CONTRACT NO. 12700

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

All Sealed Bids, Qualifications, and completely filled out Bid Envelopes will be received from Bidders on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Contracts Management Office, Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (“MLGW” or “Division”), Room 323, 220 South Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee (mailing address: P.O. Box 430, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-0430), prior to 4:00 PM CDT/CST. If you bring your bid to MLGW, please allow 30 minutes prior to 4:00 PM CDT/CST for MLGW security clearance and delivery of bids to the Contracts Management Department. The official time of receipt will be established in the Contracts Management Department and not at the main floor security desk. *Bids will be publicly opened and read via Zoom Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT/CST. The project scope is to furnish all supervision, labor, transportation, materials and equipment to purchase a 3-year subscription software license and all associated modules for SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability as outlined in the Contract Documents and Specifications. *Bidders are required to provide proof with their bid of being Authorized Government Resellers of Solarwinds.

HARD COPIES OF BIDS ONLY! ELECTRONIC BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Bids will be publicly opened and read via Zoom on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT/CST. Zoom Link below:

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 872 8973 0125

Passcode: 339348

HARD COPIES OF BIDS ONLY! ELECTRONIC BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

July 8, 10, 14, 2026 Bd115043

NOTICE

Vehicle Auction on August 5, 2026 at Peter’s Body Shop, 3433 Holman Pl, Memphis, TN 38118.  2004 Honda Vin # JH2PC37044M104526. Owner: Quincy Walton

Vehicle Auction on August 5, 2026 at Raymond’s Auto Repair, 2597 Lamar Ave, Memphis, TN 38114.   2012 Nissan Vin # 1N4AL2AP8CN525839. Owner: Emanuel Hernandez.  

2010 Ford Vin # 1FTMF1CW3AKE27961. Owner: Michael A Brammer.

Vehicle Auction on August 5, 2026 at Kenn’s Towing Service, 4937 The Ketta Lane, Millington, TN 38053.   2008 Ford Vin # 1FAHP27W78G106944. Owner: Teresa D Weaver. Lienholder: Tennessee Title Loans, Inc.

Vehicle Auction on August 5, 2026 at Legendary Custom, 3044 Egypt Central Rd, Memphis, TN 38128.   2015 Jeep Vin # 1C4NJCEA1FD210162. Owner/Lienholder: MGA Insurance.

Vehicle Auction on August 5, 2026 at Smith Auto Service, 1496 Humber, Memphis, TN 38106. 2000 Chevrolet Vin # 1GCEC14V5YZ337263. Owner: Marjorie Osuna. Lienholder: Midsouth Title Loans.    2015 Ford Vin # 1FADP3F22FL273428. Owner: Takiela Henley. Lienholder: Auto Acceptance of West Tennessee, LLC DBA/CSC of West Tennessee.  2008 Ford Vin # 1FAHP24W786148597. Owner: Craig E Green. Lienholder: TitleMax of Tennessee, Inc.

Vehicle Auction on August 5, 2026 at The Tire Doctor, 1121 Warford, Memphis, TN 38108. 2019 Volkswagen Vin # 1VWLA7A32KC008112. Owner: Brandon Darnell Davis. Lienholder: American Credit Acceptance, LLC.

Vehicle Auction on August 5, 2026 at Auto Solutions, LLC, 3718 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122.   2007 Mercedes Vin # WDDNG71X57A057570. Owner: Christopher O Davis. Lienholder: Tennessee Title Loans, Inc.

July 8, 2026 Md115416

NOTICE

VEHICLE AUCTION ON 07/24/2026 AT 10:00AM BY RIV ENTERPRISE LLC 3599 LUCY RD MILLINGTON TN 38053 . VEHICLES THAT WILL BE AUCTIONED BELOW:

- 2007 FORD MUSTANG VIN # 1ZVFT80N175352123

- 2020 TOYOTA COROLLA VIN # JTDHPRAE2LJ038437

-2007 TOYOTA YARIS VIN # JTDBT923771017457

July 8, 2026 Md115409

NOTICE

Vehicle will be auctioned on 07/25/2026 @ 9am @ 3815 Winchester Rd. Memphis, TN 38118

2023 Vanguard Trailer – VIN# 5V8VC532XPT300996

June 24, July 1, 8, 2026 Md115199