Largest solar array in Tennessee opening next week in Millington
With more than 525,000 solar modules in place, the largest solar facility in Tennessee is set to begin harvesting clean energy next week in Millington.
Michael Waddell
Freelance Reporter
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April 2019
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Renovated LDS temple set to reopen in Bartlett next month
After a frenzy of construction activity over the past month, the rebuilding of the temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bartlett is finally complete.
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Growth of Arlington and Lakeland prompts new park development
Arlington and Lakeland are expanding their park systems with projects that are ramping up with the coming of spring.
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New farmers market open-air pavilions planned for Bartlett and Arlington
Arlington and Bartlett are planning new open-air pavilions to house farmer's markets in their cities.
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Arlington entrepreneur, author turns sights to filmmaking
Arlington entrepreneur-turned-author Tony Jackson is adding a third calling to his resume: filmmaking.
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Lakeland leaders respond to mayor's call for state investigation into finances
Lakeland leaders responded Friday to Mayor Mike Cunningham's announcement that he is seeking an investigation into the city's finances because of "financial anomalies" he has uncovered since taking office.
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Lakeland mayor announces investigation into financial irregularities
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham announced Thursday evening he has asked the state to investigate what he termed "numerous questionable financial anomalies" in the city's records.
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Kele CEO shares insights on growth at Bartlett Chamber luncheon
Distributor and manufacturer of parts for building automation systems, Kele Inc., plans to continue its commitment to Bartlett with future growth.
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The Yard, cutting-edge sports training facility, opens in Arlington
The Yard, a $1 million sports training facility, is ready for business in Arlington.
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Pink Flamingo Catering & Events wins Best in Show at Taste of Arlington
Arlington-based Pink Flamingo Catering & Events won Best in Show at this year's A Taste of Arlington.
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Lakeland home building strong, sewer infrastructure upgrades planned
With an especially strong housing market over the past two years, Lakeland is enjoying continued residential development activity.
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Arlington approves master plan for Providence Place project
The master plan for an ambitious project that developers expect to transform Arlington for years to come has won narrow approval from aldermen.
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Rooster's Chicken Shack bringing feel-good, retro vibe to Bartlett
Amy Arrington and Allen Blaylock knew they wanted to create a unique hangout spot for the Bartlett area when they opened their Rooster’s Chicken Shack a year ago.
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March 2019
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St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway tickets on sale
For the price of a $100 ticket, someone will win a house valued at $475,000 in the 20th-annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway,
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Suburban cities looking for land for industrial development
With very few shovel-ready sites for industrial manufacturing development available across Shelby County, municipalities like Lakeland and Arlington are beginning to consider designating new areas for future industrial development.
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Bartlett businesses connect with community, each other at annual expo
The annual Bartlett Business Health, Home and Garden Expo brought together more than 70 businesses eager to showcase what they have to offer the Bartlett community.
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Lakeland amends resolution to pursue high school funding
Lakeland would lower the loan amount for construction of a new high school by $3 million but also divert funds from a major road project under amendments to a previously approved due diligence resolution.
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Arlington Town Hall meeting highlights safety, economic development
A packed house turned out in Arlington for a Town Hall meeting to hear the latest news and future goals from city and county officials regarding police and fire safety, economic development, health, social services and other issues.
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Faith Baptist Arlington on track for May construction start
Faith Baptist Arlington has won a planning panel's approval for a $3 million church project on a 12-acre parcel at the eastern end of Donelson Farms Parkway.
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Groundbreaking soon for new TCAT campus in Bartlett
Although soggy weather has slowed site preparation, construction is set to get underway within the next month on the new Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) campus at the northwest corner of Appling Road and Brother Boulevard in Bartlett.
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Widening of U.S. 70 in Arlington to improve safety
After years of planning and development, the Town of Arlington is moving forward with pre-construction plans to widen a critical stretch of U. S. 70 between the Tenn. 385 exit and Airline Road.
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Barnes shares Daily Memphian story at Bartlett Chamber luncheon
The Daily Memphian is ahead of projections in reaching its subscriber goal, president and executive editor Eric Barnes told a Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday.
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Lakeland postpones high school funding vote, ends plans for fire department
Lakeland commissioners will wait until next month to make a decision regarding funding for a new high school, but they're definitely scrapping plans for now to create a fire department.
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Bean and Barley brings craft beer and coffee variety to Arlington
With a motto of “Coffee ‘til Beer,” brothers Dave and Steven Ross opened The Bean and Barley craft coffee and beer store in Arlington last month and are in the process of growing an already impressive selection.
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Arlington's Crave owners plan multiple expansions
For Lana and Ben Hickey, Arlington residents and owners of Crave Coffee Bar & Bistro and Crave Sweets, opening their own restaurant was always part of their plan after they met while attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta.
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February 2019
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Parents learn about U of M Middle School's project-based learning approach
The new University of Memphis Middle School would stretch the concept of learning for younger public school students, if the Shelby County Schools board approves the plan Tuesday.
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Arlington inventor grows LidGrabber locally, internationally
Arlington inventor John Antignane is finding a broad market for his creation, the LidGrabber.
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Bartlett area sees record capital investment in 2018
The Bartlett area enjoyed its best year of economic development ever during 2018 with an estimated $165 million in capital investment.
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Arlington Depot Square undergoing upgrades
The historic Arlington Depot Square in undergoing a revitalization, with several new commercial buildings being built and several more planned. The work is the first new construction on the Square in decades.
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Arlington-based company growing into worldwide player
Doing whatever it takes to help businesses grow is how Bob Wilson has grown his Arlington-based business, H Saga International/Port Alliance, into a worldwide player.
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Growth and development highlight Arlington 'State of the Town' address
Growth and development were central themes of Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman’s annual State of the Town address Wednesday at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon.
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Lakeland commissioners take cautious step toward high school construction
Lakeland commissioners Tuesday night took a cautious step toward construction of a controversial new high school by voting narrowly in favor of proceeding with due diligence on a $38 million capital outlay note.
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Bartlett-based Brimhall Foods grows into national operation
What started with single-serve pecan pies nearly 40 years ago has grown into a full line of snack food products sold throughout the U.S. for Brimhall Foods Company, Inc., makers of Brim’s Snack Foods.
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Bartlett business is finding a market for vinyl records
Bartlett-based business is finding a market for vinyl records.
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Feelings divided among Lakeland parents on new high school
Feelings are divided as Lakeland residents debate the cost of a new high school in the growing suburb.
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January 2019
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Major renovation is changing the look of Bartlett High School
A sweeping renovation of Bartlett High School will update dining and athletic facilities, as well as the library, auditorium and security measures along with other improvements. A city property tax increase is helping fund the work.
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Arlington Commons developers reconsidering plans
Developers of the proposed 45-acre Arlington Commons mixed-use, master-planned community have withdrawn their proposal in order to revise the project’s multifamily and open space components.
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New state-of-the-art gym will expand options for Arlington Middle School
Arlington Middle School leaders are hoping a new state-of-the-art gymnasium will be fully operational in time for fall classes, enhancing the school’s options for a variety of activities.
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Bartlett development picture shows wide variety of uses in the coming year
While the amount of land for new developments in Bartlett is becoming more and more scarce, a number of properties around the city are getting new life thanks to redevelopment. And higher density mixed-use projects could be in the city’s future as well.
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Lakeland discusses funding option for new high school
Lakeland leaders and residents debated the cost and merits of building Lakeland Prep High School during a Thursday evening meeting.
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Despite some opposition, Old Brownsville Road widening to move forward
The widening of Old Brownsville Road from two lanes to five lanes is expected to finally get started, perhaps by mid-summer, though according to Bartlett Director of Engineering Rick McClanahan, "There are still hoops to jump through."
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District 32 GOP candidates square off in Bartlett forum
Four Republican candidates vying for the vacated Tennessee State Senate District 32 seat participated in a forum Monday evening, giving views on topics including infrastructure, education, health care and the opioid epidemic.
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Construction could start this year on Arlington's first hotel
The Town of Arlington is set to begin work on Arlington Trails, a 17-acre planned commercial development at the southwest corner of Interstate 40 and Airline Road.
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Jersey Mike's Subs bringing new location to Bartlett
A new Jersey Mike's Subs location is opening in Bartlett.
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December 2018
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New restaurants spreading across Germantown in the coming months
With several new restaurants opening in Germantown, the area is getting expanded options for dining.
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GCT eyes growth after wrapping a successful 2018
The recent final performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life” by an all-youth cast brought a close to the Germantown Community Theatre’s year – a successful run worthy of the closing show’s title. -
Triple Threat: Hyneman developing retail, office and residential
Construction wraps up over the next couple of weeks on the new Houston Levee Market retail center in Collierville, developer Kevin Hyneman’s first retail endeavor in a decade.
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