Lakeland
Lakeland keeps tax rate steady, raises mayor and commissioner salaries
Lakeland elected officials will see a pay bump for the first time since 2003.
Michael Waddell
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.
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Lakeland Lakeland eyes new fire station to improve emergency response
Developers are donating the land and paying for architectural and engineering plans for the fire station.
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Bartlett‘Just a friend helping a friend’: Ragin’ Cajun reopens in Bartlett after closure
Monique Williams, owner of Biscuits & Jams, has stepped in as executive chef at a Cajun-style restaurant in Bartlett.
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Arlington‘Cherry on top’: Arlington High opens $10M football facility
Arlington High’s new $10 million football facility should complete additions and expansions on the campus for the immediate future.
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SuburbsNew Tennessee law changes how sales tax revenue is handed out — and it’s affecting Memphis suburbs
A new state law is using population estimates instead of census data. It benefits growing communities, but those that see a decrease in population have concerns.
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MillingtonAviation technology school’s plans soar near Millington airport
Tennessee College of Applied Technology i is building a new campus near the Millington-Memphis Airport - a $41 million investment -- that will help with training and maintenance.
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Arlington Arlington commission approves site plans for new sports complex, 7 Brew Coffee
Construction could start on the Big League Multi-Sports Complex by the end of the year.
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BartlettIt’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s drone delivery drop-off descending into Memphis-area market soon
Walmart is considering introducing drone delivery from one of its Memphis-area locations.
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BartlettFree live music series returns to Bartlett
The tribute band Almost Elton John & The Rocketmen open Bartlett’s annual series Music By The Lake at Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, featuring songs from the piano entertainer.
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BartlettBartlett passes mayor’s pay increase, property tax rate and budget
Bartlett’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the suburb’s annual budget this week, maintaining the $1.66 property tax rate.
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Lakeland‘I think he does a wonderful job’: Lakeland superintendent earns top marks in evaluation
The Lakeland school board conducted its annual review of Superintendent Ted Horrell’s performance, giving him high marks across numerous categories.
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MillingtonWhere we droppin’ boys? Navy levels up recruitment efforts with East Memphis esports facility
In forming its esports, or video game competition, team, the Navy held tryouts to find the best players in a variety of games — like “Marvel Rivals”, “Call of Duty”, “Valorant”, “Counter-Strike”, “Rocket League”, “League of Legends” and “Fortnite” — and then gave them a space to hone their skills for competition.
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BartlettBartlett planners give thumbs up to mixed-use projects on U.S. 70
Ramble on Summer and the latest phase of Union Depot have received recommendations from the Bartlett Planning Commission.
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ArlingtonArlington passes ‘very tight budget’ and dodges raising property tax rate
Arlington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved its annual budget, and cuts enabled the town to maintain its $1.13 property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
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ArlingtonShelby County suburbs are flush with sewer projects. Could it open the development floodgates?
With acres of land waiting for the necessary sewer amenities, could the wave of new development in northeast Shelby County start underground?
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May 2026
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Arlington Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed
The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.
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Bartlett‘I like my sneakers. I like my Pokemon.’ And so 901 Deals was born.
New Bartlett business 901 Deals handles various collectibles, from vintage Jordan sneakers to Pokemon cards.
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LakelandLakeland shirks property tax rate hike: ‘We run a lot of things lean in this city’
But residents of the Memphis suburb are about to see their sewer fees skyrocket.
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LakelandLakeland School System approves 2026-27 budget
With the completion of all levels of school campuses, Lakeland School System’s board concentrates growth in its $37.8 million budget on benefits for teachers and students.
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ArlingtonArlington schools lock in superintendent’s new four-year deal, plan raises and stipends
Arlington Community School board approves its budget for the coming fiscal year, while recognizing the work of Superintendent Allison Clark with a new four-year contract.
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LakelandLakeland gets to work on U.S. 70 streetscape plan
A Lakeland commission has embraced a corridor study for U.S. 70 through the suburb, complete with a quartet of roundabouts.
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BartlettBartlett approves first reading of $189M budget
Bartlett’s property tax rate could remain unchanged.
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Bartlett Growing district, growing budget: Bartlett City Schools approves $115 million budget
Bartlett City Schools is considering its annual fiscal year budget with a bump in salaries while trying to work on expensive special education programs.
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LakelandLakeland approves first reading for ‘inevitable’ sewer-rate hike to flush the deficit
A significant increase in sewer fees is on the horizon for Lakeland residents as the suburb continues to keep pace with providing the service.
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SuburbsDeclining birth rates impact enrollment in Shelby County’s suburban schools
Enrollment is trending downward across Shelby County’s suburban schools, and that impacts funding as the municipal districts are finalizing their budgets.
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