Bartlett BMA approves first readings for FY23 budget and tax rate
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen have begun their annual approval of the fiscal year budget and a slight decrease in the property tax rate.
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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April 2022
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Bartlett Bartlett school board approves 2022-23 operating budget
Bartlett City Schools held the line on its annual budget while providing salary increases for employees.
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May 2022
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Arlington Arlington approves first reading of 2022-23 fiscal budget
Arlington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed the first of two required readings.
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Lakeland Lakeland’s New Life Medical adds new offerings
Lakeland-based New Life Medical Clinic has shifted its focus to three new protocols meant to help not only with weight loss, but also focusing on specific nutrition for clients.
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Arlington Abraham named next principal of Arlington High
Arlington Community Schools pulls a leader from the Bartlett municipal school district to serve as the new principal for Arlington High.
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Bartlett Adaptive reuse gives new life to barns at former Baptist Children’s Home
As crews begin clearing the property in Bartlett for a mixed-use development, the wood from the old buildings is being repurposed for good causes.
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Lakeland Lakeland reviews budget, development and names interim city manager
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has started the budget review process and maintaining the suburbs’ current $1.04 property tax rate for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
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Arlington Orgels give update on $100M Providence Place project in Arlington
In January, the Orgels purchased the 45-acre mixed-use property on Milton Wilson Boulevard from the Bank of Bartlett.
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Lakeland Lakeland mayor decides against reelection bid
After one term in office, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham has decided not to seek a second term as the suburb’s top elected official.
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Lakeland Lakeland BOC tables Ashmont vote, approves reading of fiscal budget
The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.
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Education Two Arlington schools gain state STEAM designation
Arlington Middle School and Arlington High gain recognition from the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and teacher Latisha King receives the state’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.
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Arlington Arlington celebrates Tennessee State Veterans Home groundbreaking
The $70 million skilled nursing facility will benefit the estimated 65,000 to 75,000 veterans living in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.
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Arlington Arlington Planning Commission approves site plans for Dunkin', Marco’s Pizza
The eateries will be a part of Crawford Place commercial subdivision.
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Arlington Assessor finds disputed area in Arlington is in Shelby, not Fayette
Confusion over the Fayette-Shelby county line raised questions about a candidate’s eligibility and much deeper problems from property taxes to where students attend schools.
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Arlington Burgess reaffirms disputed Arlington subdivision is in Shelby County
The question arose recently of whether 200 or so homes already occupied and an additional 100 homes planned are in Shelby or Fayette County.
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Bartlett Bartlett City Schools names next principal of Ninth Grade Academy
Katie McCain is replacing Shannon Abraham, who became principal at Arlington High.
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Arlington ACS budget approved, superintendent receives top marks
Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Jeff Mayo received a stellar review on Tuesday, May 24.
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Bartlett Bartlett approves budget, tax decrease for 2023 fiscal year
Reappraisal and a certified rate led to a slight decrease in property taxes in Bartlett for the coming fiscal year, a $1.73 rate to help fund the annual budget.
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Lakeland Multiple Lake District commercial openings expected by end of year
Yehuda Netanel updated Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission on the progress of the various pieces of his $400 million development.
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Suburbs A day to honor, a day to remember and a day to recognize sacrifice
Across the county, Memorial Day ceremonies recognized the sacrifices of those who perished during their times in the armed service.
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Elections Retired Memphis fire captain enters race for Bartlett Alderman Position 1
Brad King is the latest candidate to announce for one of four seats on the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen this November.
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June 2022
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Arlington Amber Mills cleared by Chancery Court for reelection run
A Shelby County chancellor has ruled that the county commissioner is eligible to run for reelection despite a question of whether her house is in Fayette County.
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Elections Ballot conspiracy? Mills and Leatherwood give their sides
Is there any real way to tell whether the whole Fayette-Shelby county line discrepancy is a way to keep Lee Mills from running for District 99?
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EducationHere’s how suburban school districts plan to expand over summer break
Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington school districts will take advantage of the empty campuses and work on improvement projects.
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Bartlett Bartlett’s $162 million Union Depot project moves forward
The Bartlett Planning Commission has unanimously approved the master plan for Union Depot, the suburb’s first mixed-use project.
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