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.
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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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 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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June 2019
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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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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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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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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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Bartlett 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.
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Bartlett Pickleball gaining players and venues across the Mid-South
With an estimated 3 million players across the U.S. and several hundred locally, pickleball is a fast-growing amateur sport.
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Lakeland New Life Medical Center opens larger office in Lakeland
The owner and clinic director of New Life Medical Center in Lakeland has moved the clinic to a larger location just down the road, remaining in the city to continue growing the practice.
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Bartlett Bartlett karaoke cafe lets patrons sing their own tune
Ani Joe’s Karaoke Kafe in Bartlett features karaoke seven nights a week. Its owners, Anita Chu and fiancé Joe Torres, want it to be a fun place where people know one another.
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Lakeland Deadline passes for Lakeland high school funding opposition
After many years of debate over how to get a high school built in Lakeland, the path towards final approval on funding is now clear.
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Lakeland Brink & White Pediatric Dental opens new office in Lakeland
After more than 12 years at its former location in Eads, Brink & White Pediatric Dental Associates has made the move to The Corner Shops in Lakeland at U.S. 64 and Canada Road.
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Bartlett Pharmacy, bank among new commercial developments coming to Bartlett
Preliminary groundwork for new commercial development is about to get underway at Kirby Whitten Road just north of Stage Road in Bartlett.
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Lakeland Property tax increase for school remains on the table in Lakeland
A possible 64-cent property tax increase remains in play for Lakeland homeowners after commissioners Wednesday night voted to keep that option available if needed to fund construction of a new high school.
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July 2019
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Arlington Rising from the ashes, Brendalay Grill could reopen this fall
Brendalay Grill in Arlington is nearing the completion of a rebuild following a 2017 fire.
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Lakeland Aldi approved as Phase I of The Collection at Lakeland
The Collection at Lakeland, a mixed-use development that will include an Aldi grocery store and 15 single-family homes among other features, is coming to a 17-acre tract at Canada Road and U.S. 64 in Lakeland.
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Bartlett Sparks of Freedom
Against a backdrop of perfect summer weather and patriotic spirit in the air, an estimated 8,000 people turned out Wednesday night for Bartlett’s annual “Star Spangled Fireworks Extravaganza.”
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Bartlett New Red Hook Seafood charts course across Mid-South
With a motto of “Get Your Hands Dirty,” the Red Hook Cajun Seafood & Bar has opened at 6105 Stage Road in Bartlett and is already eyeing expansion to other parts of the Mid-South.
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Bartlett State Sen. Paul Rose discusses first session at Bartlett chamber luncheon
Freshman state Sen. Paul Rose recapped his first legislative session Tuesday in an appearance at the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, discussing everything from the controversial fetal heartbeat bill to the budget to school vouchers.
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Bartlett Bartlett teacher a finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year
Amanda Tutor, a photography and visual arts teacher at Bartlett 9th Grade Academy, is one of nine finalists for the 2019-20 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award.
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Lakeland Lakeland expects USDA to commit to school funding by August
Lakeland officials are hoping to have a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by early August on a development loan to fund construction of a proposed high school.
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Arlington New Playground of Dreams opens in Arlington
With an estimated cost of $400,000 and designed to last 30 years, Arlington’s new Playground of Dreams has opened at Hughes-College Hill Park near the historic Depot Square area of town.
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Bartlett Surge Holdings eyes big growth from new home in Bartlett area
With aggressive growth plans, Surge Holdings Inc. has moved its company headquarters from Las Vegas to the Brother Boulevard corridor in Bartlett.
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Food News Festival offers taste of vegan lifestyle
Festival organizers said they want to introduce people in the "capital of barbecue and soul food" to alternative dining styles.
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