A barbershop's run-in with police became an inspiring community connection

Precision Blendz Barbershop in Mt. Healthy held a reception to celebrate the "Men of Courage" competition they'd taken part in; as the night went on, people spilled out onto the sidewalk out front, chatting and saying their goodbyes. "Someone came and got me," said owner Tommy Mays. "They said the police had someone hemmed up outside." Police were called for a report of a car blocking the intersection in front of the shop -- a car that was never there to begin with, according to the group of patrons gathered on the sidewalk. When Officer Colin Higgins arrived, he quickly realized the call wasn't what it seemed. The group outside decided to invite the officer in, to connect with the local community.