Bartlett alderwoman to step down in June
The death of her husband and the lack of smaller house with less maintenance in Bartlett are some of the reasons Bartlett Alderwoman Emily Elliott will step down from her seat in June.
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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Lakeland Lakeland’s growth is topic of monthly chamber luncheon
With open areas and a future bright with developments such as Ford’s Blue Oval City, Lakeland leaders want to make sure they are in control of growth.
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Arlington Arlington Whataburger site plan approved
The Whataburger location in Arlington has received site plan approval from the town’s Planning Commission, moving it closer to construction.
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Lakeland Prominent Lakeland development inches closer to gaining MPC blessing
A project at Canada and Davies Plantation roads is reaching some of the goals Lakeland officials want for the site, but there are still concerns with the plan for Ashmont.
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Lakeland Supply drive for Ukraine kicks off on Friday
The developer of The Lake District in Lakeland is teaming with the owners of Osaka Japanese Cuisine and Germantown Village Wine and Liquor to collect supplies for Ukrainian citizens.
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Lakeland Lakeland Elementary PTA sets fundraising record
An auction held by parents associated with Lakeland Elementary School raised thousands of dollars for improvements at the suburban school.
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Education Lakeland School System to renovate house into new district admin space
The Lakeland School System will soon move its offices out of City Hall and occupy a renovated house near the Lakeland Prep campus.
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Lakeland Lakeland taking steps to fight crime, improve sewer capacity
Lakeland leaders have voted to take over all sewer operations in the suburbs and to buy more Flock Security cameras.
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Arlington Two Arlington students now published authors
Junior Jaylah Sheree Whittaker and senior Amelia Maria Wood anticipate continuing to write books after their first accomplishments.
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Arlington TVA official cites benefits that should come to the region with Blue Oval City
“This couldn’t be a more transformative project,” says Aaron Stewart. “The suppliers are already looking. ...”
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Arlington Arlington approves purchase of more land near Town Hall
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of nearly 16 acres at Airline Road and Village Center Street. The asking price is $2.45 million.
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Real Estate Long-vacant Bartlett commercial strip center sells
A second strip center on Stage Road in Bartlett that sat empty for years has been purchased and renovations are planned.
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BartlettBurnin’ Love Laser Engraving opens Bartlett storefront
A Lakeland family hopes for a hunka, hunka business as they expand their online offerings of customized mugs, charcuterie boards and more to a storefront near Stage and North Germantown roads.
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Lakeland Lakeland moves closer to acquiring remaining Stonebridge sewer assets
Lakeland wants to purchase the sewer assets in the Stonebridge community so the suburb can continue to separate itself from the Memphis system.
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Lakeland Mike Miller’s Let It Fly coming to The Lake District
Miller’s first location near Poplar and Forest Hill-Irene on the east end of Germantown opened in October 2019.
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February 2022
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Real Estate Healthy 2022 expected for suburban housing starts
The future of home sales, both existing and new construction looks bright for the three suburbs in Northeast Shelby County.
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Bartlett Let there be (better) light: Bartlett looks at upgrading streetlights
Bartlett wants to study its streetlight network to see if LED lights are more beneficial from a cost standpoint and provide better lighting than traditional bulbs.
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Bartlett Two seek reelection to Bartlett City Schools board
Erin Berry and Bryan Woodruff have both served on the board since its inception when the municipal district was formed nine years ago.
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Elections Third Bartlett alderman plans to run for mayor
“Blue Oval City is really what changed my mind entirely, because that’s a real make-or-break for the future of Bartlett,” said alderman Kevin Quinn.
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Lakeland Fate of Lakeland land donation remains undecided
A Lakeland developer and the suburb have swapped parcels in a new development, but the civic uses for the newly obtained spot don’t seem to fit the city’s needs.
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Elections Arlington school board incumbents plan for another run, challenger seeks a seat
Three of the Arlington Board of Education members are up for reelection in August, and while all are leaning towards another term, one already has a challenger.
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Elections Incumbents plan another run for Lakeland school board seats
The three will seek new terms when their offices appear on the Nov. 8 municipal ballot.
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Arlington Expect growth: Wissman gives annual State of the Town address
The town’s population has grown from roughly 11,000 residents to close to 15,000, and the fiscal budget has increased from just less than $8 million to $11.4 million for 2021-22.
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Lakeland New hotel headed to The Lake District
The first hotel for The Lake District was announced on Tuesday, providing an upscale lodging for the suburb with close proximity to the proposed Blue Oval City in Haywood County.
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Arlington Arlington BMA approves master plan for new residential project
The town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 6-1 in favor of the plan for the Maybury planned development, which will include 62 lots with sizes measuring from 7,800 square feet to more than 14,000 square feet.
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