Lakeland’s new city planner settles in
Richard Donovan has taken over as Lakeland’s city planner, inheriting a couple of major developments and a lot of open space with future projects.
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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October 2020
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Elections Lakeland officials disagree on reason for canceled meeting
The reason for a canceled Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting last week came into question over whether incumbent Wesley Wright was trying to avoid a controversial vote.
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Arlington Residential projects progress at Arlington BMA; ACS amends budget
Arlington officials approve a new residential development near Donelson Elementary and rezone a property on the south end of town.
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Lakeland Horrell gets top marks from Lakeland school board
Lakeland schools Superintendent Ted Horrell received stellar remarks in his review by the system’s school board, setting the stage for a new contract.
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Arlington West Tennessee Veterans Home ‘still waiting for VA funding’
The wait continues for construction of the West Tennessee Veterans’ Home in Arlington as federal funds for the project remain in limbo.
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Arlington Arlington parks and rec director is back in his element
The new Arlington Parks and Recreation director served in the U.S. Marines, has a degree in exercise science and has experience in management at FedEx and in golf course operation.
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September 2020
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Arlington Posh Lighting opens Arlington showroom
Posh Lighting, which started in Jackson, Tennessee and expanded in that city has moved into the Memphis market with a new store in Arlington.
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Arlington Arlington’s Fire Station No. 2 won’t open until early next year
Arlington’s second fire station, meant to open in November or December 2020, won’t be finished until early 2021. For now, the main fire station is overflowing with personnel.
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Elections Burnett, Childs run unopposed for Lakeland school board seats
Jeremy Burnett and Michelle Childs, who were appointed last year to the Lakeland Board of Education, are running unopposed in November.
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Real Estate Townhomes grab center stage in The Lake District
The Lake District featured the potential townhomes on Sunday afternoon, an early residential aspect of the 160-acre mixed-use development in Lakeland.
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Lakeland Lakeland development projects move forward
A pair of city meetings, the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, and Metropolitan Planning and Design Review Commission, deliver approvals for several development projects including town homes in The Lake District mixed-use development near I-40 and Canada Road
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Lakeland Lakeland BOC delays Lakeland Commons vote, amends budget
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has delayed consideration of an amendment on the Lakeland Commons, but the developer wants the city to take action soon.
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Health Care New clinic focuses on helping patients with depression, PTSD
Owner of Revive Ketamine Clinic in Arlington says the approach helps patients deal with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and some chronic pain syndromes.
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Arlington Rose talks Megasite, state economic recovery at Arlington chamber luncheon
State Sen. Paul Rose wants to make sure that Gov. Bill Lee lives up to his stance that West Tennessee will get its fair share of attention.
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Arlington COVID-19 leads to belt-tightening among local municipalities
In the midst of a pandemic, some suburbs continue to provide services as sales tax income fluctuates and developments remain steady.
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Arlington New hotel, self-storage facility under construction in Arlington
The suburb’s first hotel is a key piece for a development south of the Interstate 40 interchange at Airline Road.
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August 2020
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Bartlett Two funeral businesses to open side by side in Bartlett
Two funeral homes are locating next door to each other on Stage Road in Bartlett. Another burial service was formerly housed in one of the buildings, and a third mortuary is trying to be a neighboring structure.
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Elections Three candidates vying for two Lakeland commissioner seats this fall
In Lakeland, candidates for commissioner do not run for a specified board seat. Instead, the top two finishers of the three will win positions on the Board of Commissioners.
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Bartlett Kustoff talks CARES Act, PPP and USPS during Bartlett chamber speech
David Kustoff touts the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program, but says the most recent attempt at relief cost too much. He also says the postal service must adapt to new conditions.
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Bartlett Longtime Bartlett resident named first BACC Unsung Hero
Carolyn Joynt earned the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce award for her work in providing masks for those in need.
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Bartlett Bank of Bartlett assists 1,500 businesses through Payroll Protection Program
With most businesses struggling this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Bartlett has served as a lifeline for more than 1,500 businesses and 10,600 employees. -
Lakeland After creating a ‘shiver’ in the corporate world, Lakeland approves Lake District signs
Lakeland’s Board of Commissioners approve a controversial sign package for The Lake District, allowing the $400 million mixed-use development to move forward.
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July 2020
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Arlington Fast-food/takeout wave of new openings hits Arlington this summer
Carlisle Corp.’s investment to bring Wendy’s to Arlington totaled more than $2 million.
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Elections Challengers step forward for Bartlett’s fall elections
The first challengers have emerged for alderman and Board of Education seats in Bartlett’s fall elections, as Kevin Quinn and Bradford Ratliff filed petitions with the Shelby County Election Commission.
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Real Estate Bartlett passes ordinance to lower development bond requirements
Changes to the bonding formula for new projects in Bartlett should result in savings for developers.
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