Buff City Soap eyes $1 billion in revenue by 2025
A dream of producing the perfect soap earned a pair of Bartlett entrepreneurs recognition Tuesday as the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurs of the Year.
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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June 2019
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Bartlett Bartlett First Responders Monument construction may start later this summer
After five years of planning and fundraising, granite pieces have been ordered and architects are finishing plans for the Bartlett First Responders Monument.
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Arlington Arlington approves Wilson Lake development plan
Arlington approved a master development plan to construct new homes in the Wilson Lake area, one of the last infill parcels in the heart of Arlington.
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Lakeland Lake District developer kicks off Phase 1 grading
Developer Yehuda Netanel gave Lakeland officials and the media an update on the 165-acre, $400 million mixed-use Lake District project that officially began Phase 1 grading work Tuesday.
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Lakeland Lakeland awaits USDA loan approval for new school, possible petition
With two funding options for a new Lakeland high school approved earlier this week, city officials are now waiting to see if a petition will be pulled against the 40-year USDA loan option proposed by Mayor Mike Cunningham.
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May 2019
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Arlington Hot Arlington home market expected to stay strong
Homebuilders can't keep up with demand in Arlington for now, helping to send average prices and buyer interest in available homes higher.
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Arlington Lakeland approves alternative funding option for high school
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham proposes a USDA loan to pay for the city's first high school and gets unanimous buy-in from commissioners because of the long-term benefits that come with it.
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Arlington Arlington High prepares for campus improvements
Two athletic projects are planned at Arlington High School as part of the recently approved five-year capital improvement blueprint for Arlington Community Schools.
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Bartlett Bartlett center announces 2019-20 season lineup
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center announces its 2019-20 season lineup of artists and theatrical productions.
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Arlington Arlington Dance Arts celebrates 20 years with annual recital
Arlington Dance Arts celebrated 20 years over the weekend with a dance recital.
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Lakeland Lakeland Commons ready to move forward with retail, multifamily housing
After more than a decade stuck in the development pipeline, Lakeland Commons is ready to move forward.
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Bartlett Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association planning move to new Bartlett facility
Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association P.C. hopes to move into a new building at Brother Boulevard and Germantown Road in Bartlett by year's end.
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Bartlett Youth Villages expanding Bartlett campus, growing national footprint
Work is progressing on a $22 million expansion of the Youth Villages Bartlett campus, adding 72 beds along with other improvements.
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Bartlett First Bartlett Housing Summit addresses lack of new homes
Housing trends, obstacles and solutions were the topics of the first Bartlett Housing Summit this week, bringing together homebuilders, developers, bankers and Realtors to discuss the issue.
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Lakeland Lakeland moves step closer to high school financing, property tax increase
Lakeland inched a step closer to funding a new $35 million high school Thursday night as commissioner's approved 3-2 a resolution to move ahead with a capital outlay note that could result in a 64-cent property tax increase.
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Arlington Arlington High hosts first Mid-South Business Listening Tour
Educators and businesses came together at Arlington High School Monday for the first Mid-South Business Listening Tour.
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Lakeland Lakeland ponders property tax hike to support construction of new high school
Limited financial flexibility and concern over unforeseen future expenses have Lakeland residents and elected leaders divided over whether to move forward with construction of the city’s first high school.
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Bartlett Bartlett City Schools announces hires to replace two retiring principals
With the retirement of two longtime elementary school principals, Bartlett City Schools selects their replacements from two other suburban districts.
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April 2019
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Arlington Annual Arlington in April festival highlights town’s rich history
Thousands turned out this weekend in Arlington’s historic Depot Square for the town’s 29th annual spring festival, Arlington in April.
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Lakeland Phase 1 tenants line up for The Lake District
With work progressing on grading and clearing for the 160-acre mixed-use Lake District in Lakeland, as many as 15 new tenants have signed on since the first of the year for openings in Phase 1.
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Millington Millington flips the switch on Tennessee’s largest solar farm
A ceremonial “Flip the Switch” event officially launched the largest solar facility in Tennessee Tuesday afternoon in Millington.
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Bartlett LSI Graphics in Bartlett expands facility, acquires local business
LSI/LSI Graphics is the latest Bartlett company acquiring more space for an existing facility, adding 12,000 square feet as part of a rapid expansion effort.
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Millington Largest solar array in Tennessee opening next week in Millington
With more than 525,000 solar modules in place, the largest solar facility in Tennessee is set to begin harvesting clean energy next week in Millington.
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Bartlett Renovated LDS temple set to reopen in Bartlett next month
After a frenzy of construction activity over the past month, the rebuilding of the temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bartlett is finally complete.
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Arlington Growth of Arlington and Lakeland prompts new park development
Arlington and Lakeland are expanding their park systems with projects that are ramping up with the coming of spring.
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