Major paving project, new traffic light on tap for Bartlett
“If you’ve ever tried to leave (Freeman Park) during a sporting event, you understand how difficult it can be to make a left turn onto Bartlett Boulevard out of there.”
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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Bartlett Bartlett unveils new $5.1 million Fleet Maintenance Facility
The expanded facility on Yale Road bears the name of retiring Mayor A. Keith McDonald.
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Health CareBartlett-based Grace Medical plans $2.8 million expansion
Grace Medical plans a $2.8 million expansion at its Bartlett headquarters to enhance its position in otology.
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Suburbs More candidates enter races in four suburban cities
Candidates continue to pull petitions to get on the November ballot in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland municipal elections.
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Lakeland Work to begin on second and final phase at Lakeland Town Square
The recently completed $42 million Phase 1 includes 138 flats and 21,200 square feet of commercial space, as well as amenities like a clubhouse and pool for residents.
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BartlettOffice owners in northeast Shelby County hope for market rebound
Office users are trickling back to the market two-plus years after the COVID pandemic and its restrictions.
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Lakeland Lakeland officials hear what BlueOval City can mean to the area
Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission gets an overview of expected impact of the Haywood County project that is generating 32,900 construction jobs to build the megasite, and about 6,000 net new jobs for the site’s assembly facility, battery plant and recycling facility.
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Lakeland Lakeland school board chairman won’t seek reelection
“I believe fresh ideas and fresh faces are important. It just feels like the right time for me to move on,” Kevin Floyd said.
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Elections Bartlett candidates struggle to meet financial disclosure deadlines
While political candidates are required to file financial disclosure documents as part of their campaigns, several have missed deadlines, including in Bartlett.
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Bartlett Additional police security approved for BCS schools
With increased concerns about school safety, Bartlett officials have added funds to the budget to provide police officers in the suburban district schools.
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Bartlett Elliott ends nearly 24-year run as Bartlett alderwoman
After close to 24 years on the Bartlett board, Alderwoman Emily Elliott officially stepped down from her position since she is moving out of the suburb.
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Lakeland Lakeland board approves Ashmont outline plan
A change in perception by one Lakeland commissioner has moved the Ashmont project from being in jeopardy to the next phase of consideration.
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Bartlett Lighthearted Barty Awards spotlight Bartlett business achievements
The awards recognized outstanding achievements in the business community.
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Music ‘Queen of the Blues’ Koko Taylor honored with marker in Bartlett
A marker noting the birthplace of blues legend Koko Taylor was unveiled recently at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center.
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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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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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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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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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May 2022
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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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