‘Retail is not dead’: Expert talks Lakeland, U.S. market strength
Retail is growing in Lakeland as the suburb looks to improve its image and benefit from the strong business climate.
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 Artists put finishing touches on new Arlington mural
A new mural on a building at Arlington’s Depot Square depicts a number of iconic places and items from the town’s past.
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Lakeland Lakeland church is tired of drug use, prostitution, more at nearby hotel
theRefuge church has become fed up with sketchy activity at an Econo Lodge and wants Lakeland to condemn the property and close it down.
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Arlington Arlington High students get hands-on experience at machining camp
Arlington High students get first-hand experience in machine work under a program presented by Stryker Industries, Southwest Tennessee Community College and Arlington Community Schools.
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Lakeland Lakeland’s $53M budget raises property taxes for Gateway project
Lakeland officials approved the budget for the coming year, which will be funded by a 15-cent property tax increase.
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Bartlett Bartlett superintendent receives nearly perfect score on annual evaluation
David Stephens continues to rate high marks in his annual review as head of the suburban district.
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Bartlett Los Jimadores brings fresh take to Bartlett
Siblings who grew up in the restaurant industry open Los Jimadores along the Stage Road corridor in Bartlett.
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Bartlett Zaxby’s nails down Bartlett location; Union Depot contracts approved
After pushback from the community on its originally proposed spot in Bartlett, Zaxby’s gets the green light for a site on Stage Road.
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Arlington Move ends Thompson’s 20 years of service to the Town of Arlington
In addition to 12 years as alderman, Brian Thompson’s two decades of service to Arlington includes the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, the Chamber Board, and the Town’s Industrial Development Board and Finance Committee.
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Bartlett Hospital’s cereal-eating contest shines light on childhood hunger
The local St. Francis Hospitals held a cereal-eating contest Friday as part of the effort to furnish food banks and provide for children who otherwise might go hungry.
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Arlington Arlington approves final reading of budget, tax rate
Arlington officials have adopted their budget for the fiscal year that starts in July, maintaining the town’s $1.28 property tax rate for the third straight year.
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Lakeland Lakeland School System leader aces his superintendent’s evaluation
Ted Horrell’s evaluation as superintendent of the Lakeland School System continues to show high achievement as the district’s leader.
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LakelandLakefront Wellness brings preventative approach to Lakeland
With a focus of spending more time with patients to assess their medical problems, two Lakeland residents will soon open a wellness clinic in The Lake District.
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Lakeland Lakeland Gateway development agreement approved
The Lakeland Gateway TIF moved closer to reality Thursday night as the city’s Industrial Development Board gave its endorsement for the development.
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May 2023
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Arlington Arlington school board backpedals on raising their own pay
The rare Saturday afternoon session comes after a week of controversy regarding pay increases for board members.
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Arlington Arlington High grad wins $10,000 award at 2023 Sports Emmys
An Arlington High sports journalist kick-started his college career with a scholarship awarded last week at the Annual Sports Emmy Awards.
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Arlington Arlington school leaders revisit raises after contentious exchanges
The Arlington school board will meet in a rare Saturday session to consider rescinding their increases approved after a week of testy communication between members.
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Bartlett Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen OKs sewer project, fiscal budget
Bartlett aldermen approved measures that will improve sewer service through and near the suburbs in a meeting where they also adopted the upcoming fiscal year budget.
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Arlington Arlington school board approves own pay raise amid testy exchanges
The board approved its $68 million fiscal budget for 2023-24 that includes a significant pay raise for board members to $12,000 annually — nearly double the base amount they get now.
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Bailey: Arlington school board members are considering a raise — if you hadn’t heard
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ArlingtonArlington school board wants to almost double its own salaries
The Arlington Community Schools board will consider its annual fiscal year budget Tuesday evening, and included in the numbers is a significant increase to board members’ salaries.
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Lakeland The Owner’s Box Sports Grill in Lakeland is opening soon
“This really wasn’t the plan,” owner Amanda Martelli joked. “I always wanted my own sports restaurant, and I never thought that (my husband) would do this for me. But here we are.”
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Lakeland Lakeland targets Canada Road ‘eyesores’ amid redevelopment
Purchase of the Relax Inn and an adjoining site are next in Lakeland’s effort to re-invent the north side of the Canada Road-Interstate 40 interchange.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves first reading of fiscal budget with property tax hike
Residents could face a 15-cent property tax increase with the revenue covering the cost of a new YMCA and purchasing properties north of the Interstate 40 interchange.
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Bartlett MLGW streetlight proposal shines at second Bartlett fiscal budget workshop
LED streetlight conversion was a major focus during Bartlett’s second budget workshop ahead of next week’s final vote on the financial plan and property tax rate.
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BartlettNational chain buys Andy B’s bowling center in Bartlett
Andy B’s, a Bartlett bowling and entertainment business, was sold on Monday to Bowlero, a national chain of similar bowling operations.
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