Lakeland hosts community workshop for development plan
“Recent events and activity at City Hall have shown that Lakeland residents really care about how economic growth occurs in the city,” City Manager Michael Walker said.
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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BartlettRegistry, commercial taxes possible for rental investors
Concerns about rental properties in the Bartlett area have drawn the attention of officials in the suburb, in the county and at the state legislature.
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February 2023
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Lakeland County Commission approves tax incentive for Lakeland Gateway
The County Commission approved a new TIF for the area of Lakeland north of Interstate 40 and Canada Road, a benefit that should enhance the area.
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Lakeland Lakeland seeks third TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a third TIF to enhance the northern gateway into the suburb from the Interstate 40-Canada Road junction.
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Ford Megasite Officials discuss BlueOval City infrastructure growth for West Tennessee
Several mayors from West Tennessee had a discussion on Tuesday to get an idea for what is anticipated and the challenges they will face when BlueOval City moves into the region.
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Lakeland Lakeland rejects new Dollar General, more multifamily at The Lake District
Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission says no to a Dollar General and some changes to The Lake District development.
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Spirit of Memphis Soup’s On! Youth Villages fundraiser benefits mentoring program
“Our kids having a mentor makes their stay with us even better. They have someone who is looking out for them, advocating for them, loving them, caring for them, and it really means a lot for their mental health.”
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BartlettBartlett looking to fill vacant commercial retail spaces
While owners of the vacant bays aggressively try and market the vacancies, Bartlett officials are trying to come up with a strategy to help with the effort.
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Bartlett Bartlett Mayor David Parsons gives his first State of the City address
In his first State of the City address, newly elected Bartlett Mayor David Parsons talked about an expanded police force, sewer issues and addressing empty retail spots.
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Suburbs Stinky business: Memphis, suburbs push sewer capacity
Sewer systems can have a major impact on growth. Memphis and its suburbs have a sometimes complicated relationship when it comes to that business.
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Lakeland No smoking section: Lakeland restricts vape shops
Lakeland officials push out vape and CBD shops and give go-ahead for revised Lakeland Meadows plans and cell tower setbacks.
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Bartlett Bartlett students learn valuable life skills through police L.E.A.D. program
The municipal school district and Bartlett Police Department are working with the Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) program, a nationwide nonprofit focused on helping students understand the dangers of drugs and violence.
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Arlington Mayor declares Arlington ‘most desirable place to be’ in State of the Town address
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman presented his annual State of the Town address on Wednesday, highlighting the strides made and the potential for more amentities.
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January 2023
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Lakeland A 40-year-old company named Lakeland Business of the Year
The award recognizes a business organization that has diligently built and maintained a strong and dependable relationship with the Lakeland community.
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City of Memphis Tennessee NAACP leaders react to Tyre Nichols video
Prominent leaders of the Memphis Black community are calling for legislative action in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols.
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Lakeland Lakeland pauses new commercial development along U.S. 70
With concerns about crime, congestion and over-development, Lakeland officials have placed a one-year moratorium on commercial projects along U.S. 70.
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Lakeland Lakeland leaders stew on spot for Sheriff’s Office
With questions about its location in The Lake District, officials in Lakeland are looking at alternative places for a potential Sheriff’s Office substation.
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Lakeland The Lake District pushes for more age-restricted apartments
The project was originally approved for 168 age-restricted units, and developers now want to increase that to more than 400.
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Lakeland Lakeland relegates smoke, vape shops to industrial areas
In an effort to control where smoking and vaping products are sold in Lakeland, the city’s commissioners have amended their ordinance to allow the businesses only in industrial districts.
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Suburbs Arlington, Bartlett, Lakeland plan park projects
The suburbs in northeast Shelby County are preparing master plans in anticipation of improvements to the parks in their respective cities.
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Bartlett New wave of Bartlett leadership sworn in
Bartlett aldermen approved more than two dozen of Mayor David Parsons appointees, ushering in a new wave of department leaders.
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Bartlett New Bartlett mayor names CAO, other top administration positions
As Bartlett Mayor David Parsons transitions into his new role as the suburb’s mayor, he has nominated appointees for the city’s major departments.
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Arlington Brace yourself: Dentistry group plans Arlington expansion
The group hope the expansion in Arlington will draw more specialists to provide services to the growing northeast Shelby County community.
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Education Lakeland School System initiates design of new $2.4M district office
After consideration of a number of sites and growing cramped quarters at City Hall, the Lakeland School System has started the process of searching for a new district office.
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Arlington Baptist unveils new Arlington emergency department
Baptist Memorial Health Care provided an early look Thursday at its new free-standing emergency department in Arlington near the Interstate 40 exit.
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