Pharmacy, bank among new commercial developments coming to Bartlett
Preliminary groundwork for new commercial development is about to get underway at Kirby Whitten Road just north of Stage Road in Bartlett.
Michael Waddell
Freelance Reporter
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June 2019
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Brink & White Pediatric Dental opens new office in Lakeland
After more than 12 years at its former location in Eads, Brink & White Pediatric Dental Associates has made the move to The Corner Shops in Lakeland at U.S. 64 and Canada Road.
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Deadline passes for Lakeland high school funding opposition
After many years of debate over how to get a high school built in Lakeland, the path towards final approval on funding is now clear.
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Bartlett karaoke cafe lets patrons sing their own tune
Ani Joe’s Karaoke Kafe in Bartlett features karaoke seven nights a week. Its owners, Anita Chu and fiancé Joe Torres, want it to be a fun place where people know one another.
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New Life Medical Center opens larger office in Lakeland
The owner and clinic director of New Life Medical Center in Lakeland has moved the clinic to a larger location just down the road, remaining in the city to continue growing the practice.
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Pickleball gaining players and venues across the Mid-South
With an estimated 3 million players across the U.S. and several hundred locally, pickleball is a fast-growing amateur sport.
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Buff City Soap eyes $1 billion in revenue by 2025
A dream of producing the perfect soap earned a pair of Bartlett entrepreneurs recognition Tuesday as the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurs of the Year.
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Bartlett First Responders Monument construction may start later this summer
After five years of planning and fundraising, granite pieces have been ordered and architects are finishing plans for the Bartlett First Responders Monument.
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Arlington approves Wilson Lake development plan
Arlington approved a master development plan to construct new homes in the Wilson Lake area, one of the last infill parcels in the heart of Arlington.
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Lake District developer kicks off Phase 1 grading
Developer Yehuda Netanel gave Lakeland officials and the media an update on the 165-acre, $400 million mixed-use Lake District project that officially began Phase 1 grading work Tuesday.
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Lakeland awaits USDA loan approval for new school, possible petition
With two funding options for a new Lakeland high school approved earlier this week, city officials are now waiting to see if a petition will be pulled against the 40-year USDA loan option proposed by Mayor Mike Cunningham.
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May 2019
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Hot Arlington home market expected to stay strong
Homebuilders can't keep up with demand in Arlington for now, helping to send average prices and buyer interest in available homes higher.
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Lakeland approves alternative funding option for high school
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham proposes a USDA loan to pay for the city's first high school and gets unanimous buy-in from commissioners because of the long-term benefits that come with it.
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Arlington High prepares for campus improvements
Two athletic projects are planned at Arlington High School as part of the recently approved five-year capital improvement blueprint for Arlington Community Schools.
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Bartlett center announces 2019-20 season lineup
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center announces its 2019-20 season lineup of artists and theatrical productions.
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Arlington Dance Arts celebrates 20 years with annual recital
Arlington Dance Arts celebrated 20 years over the weekend with a dance recital.
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Lakeland Commons ready to move forward with retail, multifamily housing
After more than a decade stuck in the development pipeline, Lakeland Commons is ready to move forward.
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Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association planning move to new Bartlett facility
Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association P.C. hopes to move into a new building at Brother Boulevard and Germantown Road in Bartlett by year's end.
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Youth Villages expanding Bartlett campus, growing national footprint
Work is progressing on a $22 million expansion of the Youth Villages Bartlett campus, adding 72 beds along with other improvements.
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First Bartlett Housing Summit addresses lack of new homes
Housing trends, obstacles and solutions were the topics of the first Bartlett Housing Summit this week, bringing together homebuilders, developers, bankers and Realtors to discuss the issue.
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Lakeland moves step closer to high school financing, property tax increase
Lakeland inched a step closer to funding a new $35 million high school Thursday night as commissioner's approved 3-2 a resolution to move ahead with a capital outlay note that could result in a 64-cent property tax increase.
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Arlington High hosts first Mid-South Business Listening Tour
Educators and businesses came together at Arlington High School Monday for the first Mid-South Business Listening Tour.
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Lakeland ponders property tax hike to support construction of new high school
Limited financial flexibility and concern over unforeseen future expenses have Lakeland residents and elected leaders divided over whether to move forward with construction of the city’s first high school.
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Bartlett City Schools announces hires to replace two retiring principals
With the retirement of two longtime elementary school principals, Bartlett City Schools selects their replacements from two other suburban districts.
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April 2019
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Annual Arlington in April festival highlights town's rich history
Thousands turned out this weekend in Arlington’s historic Depot Square for the town’s 29th annual spring festival, Arlington in April.
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Phase 1 tenants line up for The Lake District
With work progressing on grading and clearing for the 160-acre mixed-use Lake District in Lakeland, as many as 15 new tenants have signed on since the first of the year for openings in Phase 1.
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Millington flips the switch on Tennessee’s largest solar farm
A ceremonial “Flip the Switch” event officially launched the largest solar facility in Tennessee Tuesday afternoon in Millington.
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LSI Graphics in Bartlett expands facility, acquires local business
LSI/LSI Graphics is the latest Bartlett company acquiring more space for an existing facility, adding 12,000 square feet as part of a rapid expansion effort.
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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.
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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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