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.
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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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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East Memphis Let’s do the Time Warp again: Drive-in movie series resumes
Load up the car and head to the Malco Summer Drive-In for an all-nighter of classic cinema. Each month features a different subject.
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Bartlett Bartlett eyes strategic plan for downtown area
Leaders look to the future to an enhanced Bartlett Station, the business district on the suburb’s western doorstep.
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Health Care Saint Francis-Bartlett permanently closes labor, delivery unit
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is ending its birth and delivery services at the suburban location, shifting those to a single location at St. Francis Hospital-Memphis on Park Avenue.
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Elections Former SCS board member announces run for Bartlett alderman seat
Reaves announced this past weekend that he will seek the suburb’s Position 3 seat held by David Parsons. Parsons has announced he will run for mayor rather than seek another term as alderman.
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January 2022
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Lakeland Lakeland EDC gets early peek at new citywide parks plan
Lakeland officials discuss the importance of an overall parks plan to draw retailers and others to the suburb.
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Lakeland Lakeland’s new planning director expects growth
“I believe the new Ford plant is definitely going to put some pressure on (Shelby County’s) eastern suburbs,” said Donald Anthony, who replaces Richard Donovan.
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Bartlett Renovation on tap for old Bartlett commercial strip center
An aging strip center along Stage Road in Bartlett will get a facelift and new life where a former McLemore’s Market previously stood.
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Lakeland Lakeland MPDRC considers revised sketch plan for Taylor Farms
After expressing major concerns about a development’s sketch two months ago, Lakeland planning advisers this week provided a more optimistic view for the project.
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Lakeland New barbecue restaurant to open in The Lake District
The restaurant will be located on a site where Malco once considered building a theater.
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Arlington New wrestling facility officially opens at Arlington High
“This new facility provides an extremely first-class area for training for future champions both in wrestling and in life,” Jonathan Simpson, Arlington wrestling coach, said.
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Elections Lakeland’s 2022 elections feature mayor, two commissioner seats
Former commissioner Josh Roman will seek the Lakeland mayor’s office in November; incumbent Mike Cunningham still deciding on seeking re-election.
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Elections Arlington incumbent aldermen face reelection in 2022
All three Arlington aldermen up for reelection this year are leaning to seeking new four-year terms in office.
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Arlington State receives $38M for Arlington’s West TN Veterans Nursing Home
A $38 million federal grant will help with construction of the West Tennessee Veterans Home in Arlington. The 126-bed facility has been planned for years.
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Arlington Project enabler talks Megasite at Arlington chamber luncheon
Mark Herbison, who was instrumental in the work associated with the megasite, said they weren’t willing to accept just any project for the location.
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Lakeland Lakeland OKs new Allies of Diversity Club for grades 7 and up
Following controversy last month surrounding a request for a Gay-Straight Alliance Club, a new Allies of Diversity Club will be allowed at Lakeland Preparatory School (LPS) for students in 7th grade and higher.
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Arlington Tower Ventures buys 45-acre mixed-use project in Arlington
“We’re interested in this property for multiple reasons,” Tower Ventures partner Benjamin Orgel said. “We even liked this location before the announcement of the Ford plant.”
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Lakeland High school wing of Lakeland Prep highlights coming year’s projects in suburb
The high school wing of Lakeland Prep will open this August, the final step in students graduating from the suburban school district in four years.
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