Chamber speakers address vaccination site, local development
A new vaccine location to serve the northeast quadrant of the county could open soon in Bartlett.
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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March 2021
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Education Lakeland schools eye return to normalcy as vaccinations rise, COVID cases drop
Superintendent says 65% to 70% of the district’s employees have been vaccinated.
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Lakeland Lakeland explores need for design guideline fixes, interim road project financing
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners is crafting new zoning regulations and design guidelines to set a tone for future developments in the suburb.
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BusinessLakeland Commons commercial space filling up, apartments underway
More than half the initial commercial space in Lakeland Commons is pre-leased, and the first apartments in the $20 million mixed-use project should be completed by early summer, a principal with the project said. -
Arlington Arlington aldermen say they need more bodies before more spirits
Arlington officials increased the population threshold for opening a second liquor store in the town by amending the town code.
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Business Frost Bake Shop coming to The Lake District
Locally owned Frost Bake Shop will open its third location in The Lake District, the latest business to claim a spot in the mixed-use development.
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Lakeland Lakeland planners approve gas station, study regulation changes
The Commission endorses a gas station/fast-food restaurant for Lakeland Commons, but it has questions about the design facing U.S. 70.
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February 2021
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Business Prime Holly Springs steakhouse expanding to Lakeland
The second location of Marshall Steakhouse will hold 340 customers and occupy 7,800 square feet on two levels with a brewery onsite.
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High School Sports Lakeland Prep debuts baseball and softball programs building to the future
Building towards the future, Lakeland Prep begins baseball and softball seasons in hopes the teams will stay together through high school as the district adds grades.
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Education ACS plans for Friday vaccinations, joins chorus against state education changes
Despite Tuesday’s news the Shelby County Health Department will no longer distribute COVID-19 vaccines, Arlington Community Schools doesn’t anticipate any problems for area school employees scheduled to receive their shots on Friday at the suburb’s high school.
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BusinessBite Ninjas nip at old idea of drive-thru ordering
A new concept by a local partnership is helping restaurants take orders with employees who are not even at the business.
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Lakeland Lakeland BOC approves playground install, steps to development changes
Suburb is considering tightening some of its land use regulations regarding gas stations and other development issues.
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Business Hargett highlights elections and small business issues during a pandemic
In a luncheon speech to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the secretary of state highlights a smooth Tennessee election and the problems facing businesses during the pandemic.
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Education Lakeland school board concerned over new state regulations
Like other municipal districts, Lakeland is concerned about some of the state regulations regarding testing and advancement from third grade.
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Health Care Baptist eyes summer construction start for new Arlington ER
The freestanding location will feature eight patient rooms; CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound imaging technology; physician offices and a helipad.
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Arlington Arlington ponders liquor store limitations based on population
With Arlington approaching the population that would allow a second liquor store, officials consider increasing the number of residents before the second store can open.
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January 2021
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Real Estate Lakeland economic development board discusses projects, suburb’s future
Lakeland advisory board considers future development, the need for a comprehensive land use plan and how to update some of its out-of-date businesses.
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Education Lakeland Schools named one of five Exemplary ACCESS districts in state
The district was one of 20 awarded the State Personnel Development Grant in 2018 through a competitive grant process.
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Lakeland Club Windward in Lakeland sold to Frida’s co-owners
Club Windward, a landmark at the Canada Road exit of Interstate 40 in Lakeland has new owners and potentially a new direction once the impact of COVID-19 wanes.
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Lakeland Lakeland commission recommends approval of Heathfield project
Lakeland commission recommends approval of Heathfield at Scotts Creek, but wants more detail before considering convenience store at Lakeland Commons.
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Lakeland Evergreen project finally set for spring start in Lakeland
After a long delay, the Evergreen development is finally on the verge of construction with almost 140 lots at Old Brownsville and Evergreen.
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Business Almost ready to-go: Arlington commission approves changes to proposed Starbucks
Starbucks wanted to amend the site plan because mobile ordering has changed the way its industry operates.
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Education Arlington High unveils workforce development STEM Hub
New labs associated with a variety of STEM programs have become part of the Arlington High curriculum, expanding studies for non-traditional, but desired, skills.
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Lakeland St. Jude Dream Home, crime surge at forefront of Lakeland BOC meeting
The St. Jude Dream Home — a major fundraiser for the hospital — will be built again in Lakeland this year.
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Lakeland A tower of a different color concerns Lakeland commissioners
The new paint scheme on a water tower in Lakeland isn’t exactly in keeping with the color the suburb has chosen in its branding.
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