Announcements
Re-Introducing Your Neighborhood Board
March 2025
First, allow us to re-acquaint you with us as a team. We are Peter Kauffmann on Alexander, Ali Asaad on Holmes, Wesley Ashley on Reese, and Claire Ryan on Palisade. We meet monthly to plan engaging activities for the year and discuss possible neighborhood initiatives. To that end, we are planning several events and activities this Spring for our neighborhood to connect, socialize, and effect some positive change. We will also be rolling out volunteer opportunities through our committees (Safety/Neighborhood Watch, Arts, Social Activities, and Outreach & Assistance) in the coming weeks. Contact us at eastjoffre@gmail.com if you ever need to reach out!
A group of neighbors has asked the EJCA to share this information about the proposed Chipotle development at 3341 Poplar Ave. https://joffre.info/
UPDATE: Chipotle Permit on County Commission 1/11/24 Agenda
https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/13949
Special Use Permit Posted - SUP 2023-29
The special use permit for the Chipotle at 3341 Poplar Ave. (Poplar/Alexander) has been posted. It is SUP 2023-29. The link where it can be downloaded is below:
East Joffre Community Association Inaugural Board Elections
We're thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the growth of our neighborhood community. Our establishing committee has been hard at work, and we are happy to let you know that the official bylaws of the East Joffre Community Association have been passed and adopted. These bylaws serve as the foundation for our organization, outlining its composition, responsibilities, and the election process for the Board of Directors.
We'd like to encourage you to review the attached document to understand the bylaws and to ensure the successful and transparent operation of our community association.
**Call to Action: Cast Your Ballot**
One of the critical articles of the bylaws defines the process for electing our Board of Directors. We invite you to actively participate by reviewing the board nominees and vote between November 16th - November 30th. A link to the online ballot will be emailed to the EJCA mailing list. Please notify the Establishing Committee at eastjoffre@gmail.com if you do not receive the link via email.
Election Timeline:
Nominations Period: Ends November 1, 2023
Meet the Candidates: November 12, 2023, French Truck Coffee 395 S. Highland St. 4pm-5pm (see candidate bios)
Election Period: November 16, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Announcement of Election Results: By December 15, 2023
Participating in this process will enable us to create a Board of Directors that genuinely represents the interests and concerns of our neighborhood and creates a foundation to build on in 2024. We encourage all members to take an active role in shaping the future of our community.
Should you have any questions about the bylaws, the election process, or any other matter related to our community association, please do not hesitate to contact us at eastjoffre@gmail.com.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working together to make our neighborhood an even better place to live.
Tuesday, September 26th
6:00 p.m.
monthly Neighborhood Watch meeting at Tillman Station
Officer Tanika Dames will give an update on criminal activities in and near our neighborhood, news from the MPD, and information on how we can support our police.
No Neighborhood Watch meeting in October. See you next month!
Announcements
East Joffre Community Association
September 9, 2023
MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME PREVENTION GRANT
The East Joffre Community Association (EJCA) Establishing Committee application for the MPD Neighborhood Crime Prevention Grant has been fully funded for FY2023. Funds applied for and received via this grant will help cover some of the expenses to:
Establish a website for neighborhood communication and resources
Pay for the EJCA National Night Out block party celebration on Tuesday 10/3/2023
Provide members of the community with personal and property protection devices which will be given away at EJCA events including the National Night Out event
EARLY VOTING FOR THE 2023 MEMPHIS MUNICIPAL ELECTION BEGINS 9/15/2023
Early voting dates, times, and locations along with a sample ballot can be found here: https://www.electionsshelbytn.gov/elections/memphis-municipal-election-1052023
Offices voted on by residents of the Joffre neighborhood are Memphis Mayor, City Council District 5, and City Council Super District 9 Positions 1, 2, & 3.
For those looking to learn more about who is running, the Memphis Library maintains a comprehensive and nonpartisan listing of websites for all candidates in this (and every) election season:
https://www.memphislibrary.org/informed-voter/meet-the-candidates-2023-10-05/
Nearest early voting polling locations to Joffre are:
Second Baptist Church
4680 Walnut Grove Rd.
White Station Church of Christ
1106 Colonial Rd.
Greater Lewis Street Baptist Church
152 E Parkway N
COLLINS YARD CONVENIENCE CENTER OPERATIONS CHANGES
The Collins Yard Convenience Center located at 304 Collins St. is now open Thursday - Saturday 7 am - 3 pm for disposal of limbs and yard debris, up to two loads per day. You’ll be asked to sign in. There is no charge.
CHICKASAW GARDENS GATED ACCESS REQUEST TO BE HEARD 9/14/2023 BY THE MEMPHIS LAND USE CONTROL BOARD
The petition filed on behalf of Chickasaw Gardens residents to erect limited access gates on Lafayette Pl. & Lombardy Rd. will be held at the following date at location. Those who attend the Land Use Control Board meeting will be allowed to address the LUCB.
9/14/2023 @ 9:00 AM
125 N Main, Room 514
(5th Floor City Council conference room)
Memphis, TN 38103
EAST JOFFRE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INAUGURAL BOARD ELECTIONS
The EJCA’s Establishing Committee has worked diligently over the past year to:
Legally charter the organization as a 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Non-Profit organization chartered appropriately with the Office of the Secretary of the State of Tennessee.
Establish a Neighborhood Watch registered with the Memphis Police Department and further established relations with the MPD Tillman Station.
Establish banking with the Regions bank branch at Palisade St. & Poplar Ave.
Apply for, and be funded by, the MPD Neighborhood Crime Prevention Grant.
Hosted several social events & currently planning the National Night Out event.
Draft and pass the initial EJCA By-Laws
Now it is time for the Establishing Committee to turn the organization and its operation over to the first EJCA Board of Directors to be elected prior to beginning their term 1/1/2024. Representatives are sought for each of Holmes St., Palisade St., Alexander St., Reese St., Joffre Ave. East of Holmes St., and Central Ave. between Holmes St. & Reese St.
Please contact the establishing committee at eastjoffre@gmail.com if you are interested in nominating yourself to the board.