Lakeland MPC sends residential project back for further review
Lakeland planning commission members are resisting smaller lots coming into the suburb, declining to send a project to the Board of Commissioners.
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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November 2020
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Arlington Arlington seeing more office development, looks to 560 new homes
The Arlington Planning Commission endorsed several projects at its Monday meeting, a sign of how development – commercial and residential – in the town continues to advance.
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Suburbs Arlington retail center to target health-minded clientele
Gary Rapp Jr. is developing a four-bay center on Airline Road, including one bay where he will operate a new deli.
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Suburbs Long-delayed Lakeland Commons gets approval for Phase 2
Developer Vincent Smith had complained in recent months that the delays were making interested tenants nervous.
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Education Mayo offers ACS semester progress report at Arlington chamber luncheon
Jeff Mayo took over in the middle of a pandemic to steer the Arlington Community Schools. Now, he is preparing for his second semester at the helm.
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Suburbs Arlington Animal Clinic moves to new home
With a larger new building on Airline Road, Arlington Animal Clinic is expanding its practice under Dr. Monica Schoknecht.
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Suburbs Bank of Fayette County furthering expansion into Shelby County
With plans for a branch in Arlington, The Bank of Fayette County is increasing its footprint in Shelby County, with more locations expected.
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Elections Atkinson, Wright prepare for 4-year terms on Lakeland commission
Former city manager Jim Atkinson and incumbent Wesley Wright make plans for their new four-year terms.
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Suburbs Arlington home market strong despite pandemic
Pricing is up across the board, partially due to a nationwide lumber shortage, and demand for homes in the suburb has stayed strong. The supply of homes for sale still hovers at all-time lows.
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October 2020
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Suburbs Student opening Linen Rose Boutique in Arlington early next year
A 17-year-old senior at St. Benedict is expanding her contemporary women’s clothing business as Linen Rose opens its first permanent location in Arlington.
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High School Sports Arlington High debuts new indoor athletic practice facility
Arlington High unveils a new $4 million indoor athletic practice facility, providing several of its sports an advantage on the competition.
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Suburbs MicroPort strives to become global player
Arlington-based MicroPort looks to move into the global market in handling knee and hip replacements as the company pursues a new business strategy.
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Suburbs Lakeland approves new moratorium on apartments
The new moratorium will halt multi-family developments for two years.
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Lakeland Lakeland’s new city planner settles in
Richard Donovan has taken over as Lakeland’s city planner, inheriting a couple of major developments and a lot of open space with future projects.
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Elections Lakeland officials disagree on reason for canceled meeting
The reason for a canceled Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting last week came into question over whether incumbent Wesley Wright was trying to avoid a controversial vote.
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Suburbs Residential projects progress at Arlington BMA; ACS amends budget
Arlington officials approve a new residential development near Donelson Elementary and rezone a property on the south end of town.
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Suburbs Horrell gets top marks from Lakeland school board
Lakeland schools Superintendent Ted Horrell received stellar remarks in his review by the system’s school board, setting the stage for a new contract.
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Suburbs West Tennessee Veterans Home ‘still waiting for VA funding’
The wait continues for construction of the West Tennessee Veterans’ Home in Arlington as federal funds for the project remain in limbo.
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Suburbs Arlington parks and rec director is back in his element
The new Arlington Parks and Recreation director served in the U.S. Marines, has a degree in exercise science and has experience in management at FedEx and in golf course operation.
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September 2020
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Suburbs Posh Lighting opens Arlington showroom
Posh Lighting, which started in Jackson, Tennessee and expanded in that city has moved into the Memphis market with a new store in Arlington.
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Suburbs Arlington’s Fire Station No. 2 won’t open until early next year
Arlington’s second fire station, meant to open in November or December 2020, won’t be finished until early 2021. For now, the main fire station is overflowing with personnel.
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Elections 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.
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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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