Fresh-faced Lakeland board considers revamped Dunkin’ Donuts
A mostly new batch of faces began their service on the Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission on Thursday, Dec. 15.
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Bartlett ‘This is the end of an era:’ Bartlett honors retiring officials
Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald and several department leaders attended their last Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting as their tenures come to an end.
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Bartlett Bartlett industrial office market tightening
Bartlett’s industrial office market shows an imbalance. While there is is interest in moving into the area, available space is a challenge.
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Arlington New Arlington Baptist facility opens next month
After delays in state approval and construction of more than a year, Baptist Memorial Health Care will soon open its new emergency department in Arlington.
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Arlington Vinegar Jim’s in Arlington closes next week
Vinegar Jim’s, a mainstay at Arlington’s Depot Square for more than two decades, is closing this month, as the owners move on concentrating on their personal lives.
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Arlington Arlington High students’ designs chosen for National Christmas Tree
Art inspired by Tennessee created by Arlington students is part of the National Tree Lighting festivities in Washington.
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BartlettMcDonald wrapping up 20 years of leading Bartlett
At the end of this month, Mayor A. Keith McDonald steps down from his position leading the city as his fifth and final term comes to a close. David Parsons, elected Nov. 8, will move into the role on Jan. 1.
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Lakeland Josh Roman takes helm as Lakeland mayor
Commissioner Connie McCarter was also sworn in at the Board of Commissioners meeting, and the Economic Development Commission was disbanded.
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Arlington Campbell Clinic’s Arlington location to cut down patient travel
“Part of our philosophy is trying to meet the patients where they are and provide better access points so that people can receive the care they need without having to drive an hour to get it.”
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November 2022
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Arlington Collierville-Arlington Road bridge closure could last two years
A road closure for bridge repairs in northeast Shelby County is causing confusion for residents, businesses and delivery drivers.
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Bartlett Youth Villages ‘heroes’ bring holiday cheer to kids in need
Gift-givers can fulfill a child’s Christmas wish list through Youth Villages’ Holiday Heroes program.
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Arlington Arlington eyes various zoning changes
The Arlington Planning Commission endorses restrictions on several businesses, such as the location of gas stations and convenience stores, sending the recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Arlington Loft projects planned for Arlington
With an increased demand for residential space in Arlington, loft apartments with mixed use space are becoming an alluring alternative.
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Elections Runners-up in Bartlett mayoral election have few regrets
“I thought the support at the polls was overwhelming. We have nothing to hang our heads about,” Bartlett police officer Brent Hammonds said.
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Lakeland Dial, McCarter excited for next four years as Lakeland commissioners
Two recently elected Lakeland commissioners come into new terms with hopes for the suburb’s future and plans for its success.
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Lakeland Lakeland to explore new forms of government
In one of his last moves, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham started the process to push the suburb to consider district representation rather than at-large elections to reflect its diverse population.
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Lakeland Kings of the suburb: Four lion landmark statues debut in Lakeland
With a nod to the school system’s mascot, Lakeland unveiled a quartet of lion statues that will be placed in key spots around the suburb.
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Arlington Arlington schools prepare students for BlueOval City jobs
With the anticipated arrival of Ford’s BlueOval City to West Tennessee, the Arlington school district is working on a curriculum to better prepare students for those type jobs.
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ElectionsBartlett has new mayor and three new aldermen
David Parsons wins Bartlett mayoral election to replace long-time Mayor A. Keith McDonald, who is retiring.
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ElectionsLakeland elects Josh Roman as new mayor without opposition
Roman, who previously served as Lakeland vice mayor, was elected to the city’s top position Tuesday, Nov. 8, as six candidates are unopposed in the election
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LakelandLakeland opts out of contract with retail recruiter
Believing they were not getting the services for which they were paying, officials in Lakeland have decided to scrap a contract with a retail recruiter.
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Lakeland Lakeland’s vision for The Lake District becoming reality
The Lake District continues to welcome new businesses to the mixed-use development near Interstate 40 and Canada Road, but two big-name restaurants, Marshall Steakhouse and Mike Miller’s Let It Fly, could be in jeopardy.
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Suburbs Arlington Veterans Day event salutes those who served
Olin Pickens, a 100-year-old World War II veteran and former POW was the main speaker. He called being released in April 1945, “One of the happiest days in my life. I got my freedom back.”
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LakelandLakeland to consider changing its charter and form of government
After working under a Board of Commissioners and Mayor form of government since Lakeland was founded, departing Mayor Mike Cunningham wants to see if a change to district representation is a better approach.
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Bartlett Not all fund and games: Bartlett students face the challenges of budgeting
On Wednesday, some Bartlett High School students learned the complexities of financial planning as they balanced jobs, housing, child care and daily necessities at the Financial Reality Fair.
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