Arlington
Arlington to get pickleball courts
The demand for pickleball has reached Arlington with the town approving a plan for a dozen courts designed for the fast-growing sport.
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.
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September 2025
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BartlettLuxury apartments approved for former Hy-Vee site in Bartlett
A Bartlett site previously considered for a Hy-Vee grocery store will soon hold more than 300 high-end “flats.”
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August 2025
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BartlettDeveloper halts plans for Union Depot addition in Bartlett
Only days after Bartlett officials rejected a TIF for an addition to Union Depot, developer Keith Grant has put the project’s expansion on hold.
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BusinessWas the Bartlett mystery grocer accidentally revealed?
The potential grocery store in Union Depot remains unnamed, but developer Keith Grant may have unintentionally provided a clue to the identity.
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LakelandCracker Barrel scraps logo change after backlash
Cracker Barrel in Lakeland wasn’t one of the locations that changed its logo and sign.
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BartlettMystery grocer a sticking point as board rejects tax plan for Union Depot
A desire for tax increment financing help on Union Depot hit a snag because the developer can’t tell city officials what grocery store is planned for the mixed-use development.
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ArlingtonSuburban schools dial up cellphone restrictions
A new state law forced school districts to implement new policies for students’ cellphones and other personal devices.
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BartlettMore homes are coming to Bartlett
The city’s director of planning and economic development cites the Union Depot mixed-use project as the largest contributor to both the single-family and apartment unit totals.
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Arlington Advent Arlington plans expansion on 100-year-old campus
Advent Arlington church is seeking town approval for a new building on Chester Street, replacing a 100-year-old sanctuary where the congregation gathers.
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BartlettSkate shop sticks the landing in Bartlett
A Bartlett businessman hopes that by opening a skating shop that it will draw more interest in people practicing the sport and more locations for skating.
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LakelandSundays! Sundays! Sundays! were for drag racing at Lakeland International speedway
Nitro-burning hot rods used to speed along two lanes of asphalt on the land where the partially completed The Lake District now sits.
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LakelandNew restaurants, yoga studio part of business flurry at Lakeland Town Square
Several other commercial tenants recently opened or are opening soon.
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BartlettHarrison achieves dream as new Altruria principal
Brennan Harrison has achieved one of her goals in education, becoming principal at Altruria Elementary in the Bartlett City Schools system.
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BartlettCoffee shop, Chipotle, Panda Express among new Bartlett restaurants in the works
Two Bartlett restaurants may have closed in the last month, but three others are preparing to open in the suburbs.
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BartlettBartlett chamber honors businesses doing important work
A fun island vibe was served as the backdrop in Bartlett on Friday, Aug. 8, as the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Barty awards gala.
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ElectionsWesley Wright announces run for county commission seat
After serving as Lakeland commissioner, Wesley Wright is preparing for a run as county commissioner representing District 3.
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ArlingtonA birthday party and road paving on the way for Arlington
As Arlington prepares to celebrate its birthday, the town is working on some paving projects to make its roads smoother.
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BartlettMemphis Mojo Cafe to ‘keep on trucking’ after Bartlett location closes
The restaurant closed its doors recently, but it’s taking its show on the road.
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July 2025
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Arlington Arlington church plants new roots
Arlington United Pentecostal has found a new church home.
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BusinessNew soda shop will bring dirty pop to Bartlett
One refreshing day in Orange Beach and a Dreamsicle-flavored soda led to a snap decision for pop shop in the Memphis area.
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Arlington Great Oaks to plant new church in Arlington
The church hopes to be able to break ground sometime next year.
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BusinessMemphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
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Bartlett Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
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BartlettBaby Jack’s closes in Bartlett, building for sale
Baby Jack’s owner Will Clem is retiring and selling the building at 7610 U.S. 70 after 15 years in business.
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Lakeland Land, the law and pickleball on tap at Lakeland meeting
A couple of land donations, more law enforcement presence and the city’s first pickleball courts were big topics tackled at the Thursday meeting.
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