CONNECT
Together, we cultivate relationships between Alcy Ball neighbors and investors to ensure community development, increased home ownership, and a bright future for the legacy of Alcy Ball.
Relationships are the fabric of a thriving community.
Alcy Ball boasts a close group of residents who share life together and are deeply committed to their corner of Memphis. We welcome you to get involved and find your place in our community.
Rogers Store
Rogers Store is a fully equipped event space ready to host your next gathering. With a spacious interior, residential kitchen, and ⅓ acre outdoor field, Rogers Store is the ideal space for a community meeting or family event. Check availability and request a reservation below!
Gathering
Gathering together is a virtue of our community that we hold close. Stay connected to find out more about our annual holiday celebrations, Neighborhood Reunions, Town Hall meetings, and other social events.
Keep In Touch
Keep in touch by signing up for the Alcy Ball Development Corporation Newsletter and text notifications. Regular communication grows and nurtures the relationships within Alcy Ball, as well as provides the important news you need to know about neighborhood activities and developments.
To receive helpful updates texted straight to your phone, text Alcy to 833-710-4849
Our Team
Seth Harkins
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Since 2010, Seth has taught students in Whitehaven, Oakhaven, and Orange Mound through the Memphis Teacher Residency. Seth is passionate about seeing others increase their potential through learning. At Alcy Ball Development Corporation and as a resident in Alcy Ball, he uses that passion to connect families to new employment, housing, and financial opportunities. Seth has worked for ABDC since June 2016 and has served as Executive Director since July 2019.
Michael Gardener
DIRECTOR OF HOUSING & RESTORATION
Michael joined the team in April of 2022. Michael is a former educator with the Clarksville Montgomery County School System, he’s been a licensed TN Realtor since 2017, and is the current Minister of Music for New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Alcy Ball. With these diverse backgrounds, his unique skill set, and his passion for people, Michael will develop, implement, and instruct curriculum to increase homeownership and reduce blight in the community.
Diane Reed
CONNECT ASSOCIATE
Diane joined the team in September of 2022, but had been volunteering with ABDC since September of 2021. She is a lifelong resident of Alcy Ball and has worked for and retired from the US Postal Service, Memphis-Shelby County Schools, and formerly served as the Executive Director of the Hyde Park CDC. Diane is passionate about building relationships with others and wants this passion to fuel connectivity amongst residents for the flourishing of Alcy Ball.
Logan Tyree
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Logan joined the team in September of 2022 after working in community development in the Memphis neighborhood of Binghampton. He is a highly effective communicator and connector of people. Logan uses his gift as a storyteller to highlight the neighborhood, unite others around a shared vision for Alcy Ball, and increase the flow of resources to the organization.
Claudine Henderson
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Claudine joined the team in June of 2023, but has been volunteering with ABDC since September of 2022. She was born and raised in Alcy Ball, and returned to the community as a homeowner in 2004. Claudine has worked for and retired from the Shelby County Juvenile Court and AT&T respectively, and formerly served as a LPN for Methodist Hospital. In her role with ABDC, she is looking forward to improving the neighborhood and encouraging friends and family to return and purchase homes.
Shirley Andrews
HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATE
Shirley joined the team in May of 2022. She is a lifelong Alcy Ball resident and previously worked for AmeriCorps and Southwest Tennessee Community College. She is passionate about serving others and has volunteered her time across the city with Methodist Crossroads Hospice, Red Cross, Good Samaritans, and Divine Life Church. She is excited about creating a hospitable and community-oriented environment for her neighbors in Alcy Ball through her role.
Nicole Jennings
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
Nicole joined our staff in August of 2023. She is a licensed TN Realtor and comes to us with a wealth of knowledge about financial literacy and the home buying process. Nicole is passionate about helping low to moderate income families become homeowners. Nicole leads the Steps to Homeownership course, Faith & Finance course, and meets one-on-one with Alcy Ball neighbors and non-residents to assist with their financial and home buying questions. Nicole's goal is to help equip you to become a responsible homeowner.
Board Members
Apostle Tony Wade • Board Chair
Divine Life Church
Elizabeth Williams
Shelby County Schools
Ethan Knight
Development Services Group Inc.
Samuel A. Thompson IV
Walnut Grove Capital Partners
Sharon Payne
Childcare Nutrition Director