Burnett, Childs run unopposed for Lakeland school board seats
Jeremy Burnett and Michelle Childs, who were appointed last year to the Lakeland Board of Education, are running unopposed in November.
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 2020
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Suburbs Townhomes grab center stage in The Lake District
The Lake District featured the potential townhomes on Sunday afternoon, an early residential aspect of the 160-acre mixed-use development in Lakeland.
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Suburbs Lakeland development projects move forward
A pair of city meetings, the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, and Metropolitan Planning and Design Review Commission, deliver approvals for several development projects including town homes in The Lake District mixed-use development near I-40 and Canada Road
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Suburbs Lakeland BOC delays Lakeland Commons vote, amends budget
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has delayed consideration of an amendment on the Lakeland Commons, but the developer wants the city to take action soon.
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Suburbs New clinic focuses on helping patients with depression, PTSD
Owner of Revive Ketamine Clinic in Arlington says the approach helps patients deal with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and some chronic pain syndromes.
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Suburbs Rose talks Megasite, state economic recovery at Arlington chamber luncheon
State Sen. Paul Rose wants to make sure that Gov. Bill Lee lives up to his stance that West Tennessee will get its fair share of attention.
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Suburbs COVID-19 leads to belt-tightening among local municipalities
In the midst of a pandemic, some suburbs continue to provide services as sales tax income fluctuates and developments remain steady.
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Suburbs New hotel, self-storage facility under construction in Arlington
The suburb’s first hotel is a key piece for a development south of the Interstate 40 interchange at Airline Road.
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August 2020
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Suburbs Two funeral businesses to open side by side in Bartlett
Two funeral homes are locating next door to each other on Stage Road in Bartlett. Another burial service was formerly housed in one of the buildings, and a third mortuary is trying to be a neighboring structure.
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Elections Three candidates vying for two Lakeland commissioner seats this fall
In Lakeland, candidates for commissioner do not run for a specified board seat. Instead, the top two finishers of the three will win positions on the Board of Commissioners.
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Metro Kustoff talks CARES Act, PPP and USPS during Bartlett chamber speech
David Kustoff touts the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program, but says the most recent attempt at relief cost too much. He also says the postal service must adapt to new conditions.
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Suburbs Longtime Bartlett resident named first BACC Unsung Hero
Carolyn Joynt earned the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce award for her work in providing masks for those in need.
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Suburbs Bank of Bartlett assists 1,500 businesses through Payroll Protection Program
With most businesses struggling this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Bartlett has served as a lifeline for more than 1,500 businesses and 10,600 employees. -
Suburbs After creating a ‘shiver’ in the corporate world, Lakeland approves Lake District signs
Lakeland’s Board of Commissioners approve a controversial sign package for The Lake District, allowing the $400 million mixed-use development to move forward.
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July 2020
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Suburbs Fast-food/takeout wave of new openings hits Arlington this summer
Carlisle Corp.’s investment to bring Wendy’s to Arlington totaled more than $2 million.
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Elections Challengers step forward for Bartlett’s fall elections
The first challengers have emerged for alderman and Board of Education seats in Bartlett’s fall elections, as Kevin Quinn and Bradford Ratliff filed petitions with the Shelby County Election Commission.
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Suburbs Bartlett passes ordinance to lower development bond requirements
Changes to the bonding formula for new projects in Bartlett should result in savings for developers.
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Suburbs HeartBeat-CPR settles into new office
President and CEO Wardell Seals Jr. says, "I want people to know how to save a life versus perform CPR.”
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Suburbs Bartlett hopes to spur development by lowering bond requirements
Lowering the bond requirement will significantly lower the amount of money a developer would need to finance on the front end for any given project.
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SuburbsThe ultimate wingman: Richmond expanding Wing Guru footprint
The new Wing Guru in Arlington will be operated by partner franchisee Marcus Baker, owner of three Prosthetic One locations.
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SuburbsSuburban schools release reopening plans
Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.
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Suburbs LSS offers glimpse into fall plans, will announce full details July 15
Several Lakeland parents and residents sent in statements supporting sending children back to the classroom this fall.
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Spirit of MemphisYoung pup learns the truth: It’s a zoo out there
North, a 1-year-old golden retriever, wears a bright yellow cape as he makes the rounds at the Memphis Zoo where curator Courtney Janney is training him to be a Canine Companions assistance dog.
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Suburbs 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.
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Suburbs 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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