Lakeland closes on high school funding, approves Lake District changes
Lakeland closed this week on funding for the new Lakeland Prep High School, moving the drive to add a high school to the city's school system a step closer to reality.
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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December 2019
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Metro Lakeland approves contract for sewer interceptor project
Lakeland commissioners Thursday night, Dec. 12, approved a contract with Allen & Hoshall to begin designing the Oliver Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project, which city officials expect to be completed within five years.
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Metro Lakeland winery seeking brewery classification to sell hard cider
Lakeland commissioners Thursday night, Dec. 12, approved on first reading a zoning ordinance change that would pave the way for Delta Blues Winery to sell hard cider.
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Lakeland Building permits filed for Lake District construction
After years of planning and clearing various hurdles, the $400 million Lake District development is about to start coming out of the ground in Lakeland.
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Bartlett Youth Villages to hire 200 for expanded Bill’s Place on Bartlett campus
Youth Villages is adding 200 staff members at its Bartlett campus in connection with a $22 million expansion of the nonprofit organization's intensive treatment center.
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Health Care Medical device community says area needs to step up against growing competition
The Memphis area needs to take advantage of its strengths and address its shortcomings to avoid falling behind in the medical device industry, those attending a gathering this week agreed.
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Arlington Low inventory, strong pricing mark 2019 residential market in Arlington, Lakeland
Developers and builders say they're seeing continued strong demand for new homes in Lakeland and Arlington, a trend likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
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November 2019
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Bartlett Bartlett’s Candy Cane Business Run to highlight area’s small businesses
The inaugural Candy Cane Business Run this weekend will kick off the holiday season in Bartlett while drawing attention to local businesses.
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Arlington Pediatric practice to expand footprint in Arlington
One of the only pediatric-specific medical practices in the Arlington area, Pediatrics East LLC, hopes to move into a much larger office by this time next year.
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Bartlett Multiple greenway projects slated for next year
The next piece of Bartlett’s master plan to enhance the city’s connectivity is headed toward construction starting early next year. It’s one of several greenway projects preparing to move forward next year.
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Arlington Arlington, Bartlett schools achieve Apple technology designation
Two suburban schools, Arlington Middle and Bartlett Ninth Grade Academy, have won Apple Distinguished Schools designations for their use of innovative technology.
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Suburbs Community growth, auto accidents prompt big suburban road projects
Major road projects are planned for Lakeland, Arlington and Bartlett over the next two years, most of them coming in response to accidents in treacherous areas as well as strong community growth over the past decade.
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Bartlett Bartlett infill project to expand office, warehouse space
Infill development activity is expected to get underway in the Bartlett Station area after the start of next year, as developer and building owner Charlie Hunter expands his Ferguson-Davis office and industrial property at 5786 Ferguson Road.
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Metro Lakeland appoints Kim Koratsky as municipal court judge
Kim Koratsky, the former deputy attorney for Shelby County, has been named Lakeland's new municipal court judge to replace Taylor A. Cates, who left last October to become chief prosecutor for Germantown.
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Metro Lakeland approves new athletic fields
Lakeland could have new athletic fields for the middle school and the city’s growing number of youth leagues and teams by this time next year.
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Bartlett Youth Villages maps future growth at annual conference
Youth Villages employees heard success stories and talked about growth at the nonprofit's “Create Impact 2019 Employee Conference” this week.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves bond issues to move high school construction forward
The pieces continue to fall into place for construction of Lakeland’s new high school, with commissioners Monday night approving a $45 million bond issue to begin work.
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Bartlett Empowering through art: Borderless Arts Tennessee visits Bartlett High
A select group of Bartlett students got the chance to work with an artist from Borderless Arts Tennessee, a statewide arts agency for students with special needs.
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Lakeland Lakeland considers adding cameras to stay ahead of crime
Lakeland is considering using video surveillance cameras at busy intersections to fight criminal activity.
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October 2019
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Arlington Smoothie King expands into Arlington
Local entrepreneur Tareq Younis has expanded his Smoothie King franchise into Arlington after opening a store in Lakeland. He plans a third location next year in Memphis.
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Arlington Arlington entrepreneur premieres new film in Cordova
With a packed house in attendance, Arlington entrepreneur Tony Jackson debuted his first feature film, “The Story of Randolph,” recently at the Malco Cordova Cinema.
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Bartlett Bartlett among nation’s top cities for Marathon in a Month
With a goal of getting people to move and avoid the negative health impacts of a sedentary lifestyle, Bartlett is joining other municipalities nationwide in the Marathon in a Month initiative.
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Lakeland Lakeland commission approves Starbucks design, delays vote on Lake District townhomes
Lake District's 109 townhomes would replace a portion of single-family detached homes, which would go from 241 homes to 177.
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Bartlett Jeff Cox named next Bartlett police chief
Jeff Cox, assistant chief of the Bartlett Police Department, stepped up to the top position Tuesday night as he replaced retiring Chief Glen Williamson, effective Jan. 4.
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Arlington Arlington karaoke event belts out benefits for youth workforce program
H Saga International/Port Alliance fundraiser sings praises of Agricenter International program.
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