Tradition lives on at Arlington’s barber shop on the Square
Shelly Pilkington is the owner of a barber shop in Arlington’s Depot Square, maintaining an old-school approach to cutting hair, trimming beards and shaving chins.
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.
There are 1083 articles by Michael Waddell :
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August 2021
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Lakeland Lakeland commission endorses plans for outparcel at The Lake District
The approval is the second for an outparcel in The Lake District.
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Arlington Arlington Planning Commission advances Veterans Home, other projects
Several developments in Arlington — including the West Tennessee Veterans Home — received their latest approval from the town’s Planning Commission.
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Lakeland Lakeland officials express concern for golf carts, ATVs on city streets
Lakeland has seen a growing use of unauthorized motor vehicles, such as golf cars, on city streets and want to concentrate on enforcing the laws against it.
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Arlington Pandemic led Arlington trade show company to new venture
With last year’s pandemic curbing convention business, Exhibit-A decided to expand its services, opening Flash Signs on Airline Road in Arlington earlier this summer.
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LakelandThe new home feature no one wants but everyone may get
More than three years ago, the United States Postal Service mandated cluster mailboxes be installed in every new project, from apartments to single-family developments. And that’s causing problems for area developers.
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LakelandLakeland considers new development strategy in look to the future
Some of the key players in Lakeland’s economic development met this week to start establishing a plan for the suburb’s future, particularly along prominent roads.
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Arlington Arlington BMA approves emergency funds for bridge repairs
Emergency funds were used to repair a bridge on Chester Street in Arlington damaged by decades of erosion at the pillars.
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July 2021
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Suburbs Arlington, Lakeland schools prepare for ‘glimpse of normalcy’
The Arlington and Lakeland school systems are preparing for the start of a school year that they hope will look much more normal than last year.
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Education Lakeland board approves options on two sites for new schools
The sites are for future schools, looking 15 to 20 years down the road, Superintendent Ted Horrell said.
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North Memphis ‘Resource the Block’ wellness program debuts at area parks
This weekend’s events at Glenview Park and Douglass Park featured workouts, fresh produce giveaways, and health and wellness consultations. Three more gatherings are planned in August.
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LakelandRestaurateur seeks Railgarten-like venue for Lakeland
According to Lakeland’s economic development specialist, a Downtown Memphis business owner who resides in Lakeland wants to bring a venue like Railgarten or Carolina Watershed to the suburb.
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Arlington Arlington commission approves Phase 1 work for Providence Place
Master developer Bank of Bartlett will sell the property to an experienced commercial developer to bring the mixed-used project to completion.
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Lakeland Lakeland board recommends Chapel Lakes denial
Lakeland’s Municipal Planning/Design Review Commission recommended Thursday evening, July 15, denial of the $150 million Chapel Lakes residential project. The Board of Commissioners will have the final say.
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Arlington Stryker unveils name change after buying Wright Medical
Stryker won’t say anything officially, but the medical device company has rebranded Wright Medical after purchasing its competitor last fall, including its location in Arlington.
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Arlington Kustoff talks economy, bridge repairs, megasite with Arlington chamber
Rep. David Kustoff reiterated familiar positions on the economy during remarks to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, as well as touching on the status of the Memphis Regional Megasite and Hernando DeSoto Bridge repairs.
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Real EstateArlington OKs site plans for Baptist emergency facility, gas station redesign
The town placed a 12-month moratorium on new gas station development in April, but this project was submitted before then.
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Arlington Arlington DRC rejects convenience store proposal
Arlington’s Design Review Committee approved a new office building Tuesday but wanted more revisions to a gas station/convenience store project so it would more closely conform to the town’s character.
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Real Estate In chaotic frenzy, Arlington, Lakeland can’t keep up with homebuyers
Record low inventory levels have continued across the Mid-South since the second half of last year, while pricing is also steadily climbing higher both for existing and newly built homes.
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Real Estate Lakeland Board of Commissioners approves Heathfield project
Lakeland’s Board of Commissioners approved unanimously a preliminary development plan for the 80-acre Heathfield on Scott’s Creek residential project between Old Brownsville and Seed Tick roads north of U.S. 70.
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Education Lakeland Prep high school construction on schedule
The Lakeland School System is on track to open the district’s first high school, filling a void as the only one of the six suburban systems without one.
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June 2021
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Arlington Arlington Chamber celebrates 25-year milestone
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has seen growth in membership and businesses in the 25 years since it started in a home with a staff of two volunteers.
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Arlington Replica of Hernando DeSoto Bridge might stop traffic, too
The 115-foot copy isn’t cracked like the real bridge, but passersby on U.S. 64 near Arlington are likely to slow down and do a double-take when they see the Hernando DeSoto Bridge on the roof of Caesar’s Wine & Liquor.
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Arlington Arlington approves $11.4 million budget, property tax hike
Arlington has approved an $11.4 million budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.
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Education Arlington school district extends superintendent’s contract
Jeff Mayo was rewarded with a raise, bonus and contract extension for his leadership of the district during the coronavirus pandemic.
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