Lakeland scraps plans for athletic complex on U.S. 70 site
Wetlands issues with the property force city to refocus on an all-in-one park solution on property on Memphis-Arlington Road.
Michael Waddell
Freelance Reporter
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
93 articles by Michael Waddell :
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July 2020
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Arlington Chamber members get school opening update, COVID-related business tips
During its monthly virtual luncheon Wednesday, July 8, Arlington Chamber of Commerce members got COVID-related updates on school plans for the fall and employer tips for dealing with the pandemic.
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Sheep help land, modern technology coexist at area solar farm
More than 1,000 ewes have come to the Millington Solar Farm as part of a “regenerative energy” initiative.
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Banks to lead Arlington Middle, Clark moves to administrative office
Two long-standing Arlington Community Schools administrators are moving into new positions this month, as Tabetha Banks takes over as Arlington Middle School principal and former Principal Dr. Allison Clark moves into the district’s main office as its first chief of human resources.
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People First expands to Bartlett with new clinic
A new medical clinic in Bartlett is focused largely on COVID testing for now but hopes to provide a broad range of services for the surrounding community in the future.
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Fireworks sales up, Millington bucks trend and holds public celebration
In the absence of municipal fireworks displays this year – except in Millington – due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are depending solely on their own private celebrations.
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June 2020
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Groundwork for first townhomes underway at The Lake District
Developers of the $400 million mixed-use The Lake District project in Lakeland launched the next portion, 109 upscale townhomes, with the start of grading and groundwork Monday, June 29.
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New decorative lions coming to Lakeland by end of summer
Lakeland is adding signature lions around the city. The lions will be similar to the University of Memphis tiger statues and Germantown's horses, a way to give the community a distinctive identity.
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Bartlett hopes for fall semester school plan by mid-July
Bartlett City Schools Supt. David Stephens hopes to have a plan in place by mid-July for fall reopening, he told school board members this week.
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Arlington Schools board honors outgoing Mason, hears update on coming year
Arlington Community Schools board members say farewell to retiring superintendent Tammy Mason, who wraps up her tenure at the end of this month.
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Arlington student helps feed the hungry
Anderson Kreis is proof that one person can make a huge impact. The 12-year-0ld from Arlington recently finished his third annual food drive to benefit the Arlington Little Free Pantry, raising more than $2,500 in food and cash donations in a week.
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Planning panel deadlocks on adding Lakeland Commons apartments
A bid by the developer of Lakeland Commons to add more than 100 apartments to the project will go to the city’s Board of Commissioners without a recommendation from planners after they failed to reach a consensus on the request.
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Arlington approves Arlington Falls, Brendalay Grill proposals
A couple of highly anticipated Arlington commercial projects have received approval from the Arlington Planning Commission.
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Bartlett Station Farmer’s Market opens, Movies in the Park planned for August
The Bartlett Station Farmer’s Market has returned for the summer season Saturday, June 13, at a temporary location in the Bartlett Public Library’s overflow parking, 5980 Stage Road.
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Lakeland approves fiscal 2020-21 budget with no property tax increase
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners approved on second and final reading Thursday night, June 11, a $78.7 million annual budget and $1.24 property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
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Kustoff admits two congressional wrongs in providing COVID-19 relief
Congressman said he would not support additional federal unemployment payments, but suggested perhaps a one-time, return-to-work bonus of up to $1,200.
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Lakeland School Board forms black stakeholders ad hoc committee
Committee chair Kim Louis hopes the panel will be a safe haven for black stakeholders to freely share concerns and to ensure equity and fairness.
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Fall election picture begins to take shape for Bartlett and Lakeland
Jim Atkinson, former planning director and city manager with the City of Lakeland, has announced he plans to run for a seat on the board of commissioners this fall.
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In with the new: Arlington office space in the works
The final plat for the remaining two phases of the $45 million Arlington Falls planned development was recently approved.
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Shelby County daily COVID-19 cases rise by 115
Across Tennessee, 400 new cases were confirmed the past 24 hours.
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Arlington approves its budget, school system operating budget for next year
The board also decides to cancel the town’s annual Star-Spangled Spectacular that was slated for June 27.
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May 2020
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Added security: New Flock cameras now up in Lakeland
The Atlanta-based company’s cameras are now used in 38 states and more than 600 cities.
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BCS forms reopening task force, approves 5-year capital plan
Superintendent Dr. David A. Stephens expects the school reopening plan to cover all contingencies, whether the COVID-19 situation improves or gets worse.
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Former Arlington retail store to become day care, youth ministry center
The church’s Sonshine Learning Center has about 100 children in its day care and child care system, with many more on a waiting list.
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ACS approves Mayo’s contract, prepared to air grad ceremonies this week
Arlington High prepared an elaborate virtual graduation experience over several weeks and more than 90% seniors participated for the event that airs at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21.
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