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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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Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission/Industrial Development Board granted Lakeland Town Square additional TIF funding Thursday night for Phase 2 of the mixed-use project’s infrastructure expenses.
Arlington officials approved the initial proposal of a $1.28 property tax rate. Meanwhile, an emergency department and a veterans home also were approved.
Rick and Brenda Frembgen are bringing Carrington Oaks Coffeehouse and Floral, along with their newest franchise — The Exercise Coach — to Phase 1 at the $70 million mixed-use project on U.S. 70 at Seed Tick Road.
Lakeland settled on a $1.04 property tax rate to fund its $100.5 million budget. Increased sales tax revenues helped offset the suburb’s spending.
The initial draft of a 100-acre park master plan in Lakeland addresses several of the amenities residents addressed in a survey, but also includes needed baseball and softball fields.
Summer program offers more enjoyable ways for Arlington and Lakeland students to keep pace or catch up on studies after a tough academic year.
After welcoming new member Brian Sullivan, the Lakeland planning commission approves businesses and discusses new regulations.
Dr. Lisa Powell will provide care for children in the growing northeast Shelby County town.
Jeff Mayo was rewarded with a raise, bonus and contract extension for his leadership of the district during the coronavirus pandemic.
Arlington has approved an $11.4 million budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.
The 115-foot copy isn’t cracked like the real bridge, but passersby on U.S. 64 near Arlington are likely to slow down and do a double-take when they see the Hernando DeSoto Bridge on the roof of Caesar’s Wine & Liquor.
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has seen growth in membership and businesses in the 25 years since it started in a home with a staff of two volunteers.
The Lakeland School System is on track to open the district’s first high school, filling a void as the only one of the six suburban systems without one.
Lakeland’s Board of Commissioners approved unanimously a preliminary development plan for the 80-acre Heathfield on Scott’s Creek residential project between Old Brownsville and Seed Tick roads north of U.S. 70.
Record low inventory levels have continued across the Mid-South since the second half of last year, while pricing is also steadily climbing higher both for existing and newly built homes.
Arlington’s Design Review Committee approved a new office building Tuesday but wanted more revisions to a gas station/convenience store project so it would more closely conform to the town’s character.
The town placed a 12-month moratorium on new gas station development in April, but this project was submitted before then.
Rep. David Kustoff reiterated familiar positions on the economy during remarks to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, as well as touching on the status of the Memphis Regional Megasite and Hernando DeSoto Bridge repairs.
Stryker won’t say anything officially, but the medical device company has rebranded Wright Medical after purchasing its competitor last fall, including its location in Arlington.
Lakeland’s Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission recommended Thursday evening, July 15, denial of the $150 million Chapel Lakes residential project. The Board of Commissioners will have the final say.
Master developer Bank of Bartlett will sell the property to an experienced commercial developer to bring the mixed-used project to completion.
According to Lakeland’s economic development specialist, a Downtown Memphis business owner who resides in Lakeland wants to bring a venue like Railgarten or Carolina Watershed to the suburb.
This weekend’s events at Glenview Park and Douglass Park featured workouts, fresh produce giveaways, and health and wellness consultations. Three more gatherings are planned in August.
The sites are for future schools, looking 15 to 20 years down the road, Superintendent Ted Horrell said.
The Arlington and Lakeland school systems are preparing for the start of a school year that they hope will look much more normal than last year.