Lakeland dealing with fallout of The Lake District bankruptcy
The Lake District continues to suffer financial problems, according to a report to the Lakeland 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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Arlington Staks Kitchen expanding next year to Arlington
The Staks Kitchen franchise owner in Collierville is expanding to the north with a new location opening in Arlington this spring.
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Bartlett Bartlett prepping ‘Vision 2030’ plan
Bartlett worked with the University of Memphis on a public survey to help shape long-term planning and new initiatives.
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Visual Arts Late holiday shoppers scored some gifts at the Last Minute Artist Market
The scramble to pick up last-second gifts is in a full frenzy this holiday weekend.
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Education Suburban schools performance varies as state releases letter grades
The Tennessee Department of Education released letter grades for schools Thursday. Results for the suburban schools varied.
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Bartlett Bartlett to annex land for future industrial development
Bartlett has announced intentions to annex about 220 acres near Old Brownsville and Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential new industrial site for the suburb.
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Arlington Arlington’s new Town Hall might be in a different spot than planned
Arlington’s plans for a new Town Hall have shifted from land adjacent to the current offices to a larger site.
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Lakeland Lakeland commission approves Ashmont changes
The Ashmont mixed-use development in Lakeland has moved forward with some amendments, but delays on a proposal for age-restricted multifamily units.
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Bartlett Bartlett library considers severing connection with Memphis system
The City of Bartlett is considering switching management of its branch library, the last of the suburbs in Shelby County still connected to the Memphis Public Libraries.
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Bartlett Bartlett considers YMCA to manage recreation center
As revenue streams decrease at the Bartlett Recreation Center, the suburb is exploring a public-private partnership to manage the fitness facility.
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Education Lakeland School System delays construction of central office
On Monday, Dec. 11, the suburb’s school board unanimously approved delaying construction by at least one year, pushing the timeline into at least fiscal year 2025.
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Lakeland Lakeland Schools join chorus of opposition to vouchers
The list of government entities opposing a school voucher program continues to grow as the Lakeland School Board passes a resolution against Gov. Bill Lee’s plan.
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Education Memphis suburban school districts united in opposition to vouchers
Suburban school districts have come out swiftly and strongly against Gov. Lee’s expansion of the state’s education voucher program.
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Germantown MidSouth Toy Fest draws collectors, young and old
More than 50 vendors offered collectibles such as G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Transformers, Teenage Ninja Turtles, Masters of the Universe, Funko Pops and Squishmallows.
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Arlington Special Arlington work session focuses on homes planned south of I-40
Arlington officials met this week to provide some direction for a large residential project south of Interstate 40.
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Food NewsPlan for Hy-Vee grocery store in Bartlett moves forward
The grocery store would be the chain’s first in the Mid-South.
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Bartlett A Dunkin’, a Chipotle and another car wash approved by Bartlett MPC
The commission also passed recommendations for ordinance changes that would limit and control the locations of smoke or tobacco shops, hookah or smoker’s lounges, and discount stores around the city.
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BartlettHy-Vee grocery store chain eyeing Bartlett location
Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery chain is expanding into the South and has an application for a new store in Bartlett.
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ArlingtonThe Wing Guru reopens in Arlington following litigation
After some legal problems with The Wing Guru location in Arlington, the business has reopened under its original owners.
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Arlington Arlington High grad returns to open new dental practice
Having braces at an early age set the stage for Dr. Angela Washington to earn her dental license, and return to Arlington to open her practice.
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November 2023
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Bartlett Bartlett officially opens New Brownsville Road
It took a quarter of a century, but officials finally opened New Brownsville Road in Bartlett, providing a five-lane road between Austin Peay Highway and Kirby Whitten Road.
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Bartlett Bartlett OKs food trucks, considers spirited ordinance changes
Bartlett officials will allow food trucks within city limits with some parameters. Plus, a change allowing alcoholic beverages at city facilities heads to a final vote.
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Arlington Arlington Community Schools podcast focuses on mental health
New “PEP Talks” podcasts drop Tuesdays, and all episodes can be found on their website or most podcasting platforms, including Apple and Spotify.
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SuburbsSuburbs flush with sewer treatment approaches
Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs.
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As Memphis sewer cutoff looms, DeSoto faces costly facility upgrades
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East Memphis Eyes on the pies: Runners race through Shelby Farms in Memphis Turkey Trot
“We’re burning some calories before we replace them at Thanksgiving,” one runner said ahead of the 4-mile race.
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