Lakeland
Lakeland mother-daughter duo build business with pop-ups
A mother-daughter partnership leads to a temporary fashion boutique for a Lakeland family with hopes of a growing business.
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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BartlettLoflin Yard-type project passes first Bartlett hurdle
Mason Jambon, formerly involved with Loflin Yard, Railgarten, and Bounty on Broad, gets tentative approval for a new residential development at the site of the old Bartlett Nursery.
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MusicOutdoor music venue approved for Bartlett
Ramble On Summer will be located on the site of the former Bartlett Nursery.
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LakelandLakeland board prepares for potential school-voucher bill
The Lakeland School Systems board’s legislative agenda will focus on the school vouchers and Tennessee’s funding formula. It also recognized Arlington Superintendent Jeff Mayo, who recently died.
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ArlingtonArlington looks to light popular soccer fields, reduce vandalism
A grant for lighting at Forrest Street Park should help expand soccer practices and curb vandalism. Several offenders have been prosecuted thanks to an onsite SkyCop.
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Millington Millington fest is the GOAT of farm animal appreciation
The folks in Millington know the International Goat Days Festival is “a little weird” and they’re OK with that. This year it drew about 5,000 attendees to the Ed Haley Sports Complex.
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BusinessMemphis-area Buc-ee’s construction could begin by end of year
The new Buc-ee’s is planned for the northeast corner of Exit 28 on Interstate 40, the first exit in Fayette County east after crossing the Shelby County line.
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ArlingtonAfter 20 years, Arlington High has been instrumental in shaping its town
Arlington High opened in the fall of 2004 when the town’s population was roughly 3,000. Today, it is estimated at 16,000, more than five times it sizes 20 years ago.
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Food NewsNew restaurant brings the bayou to Bartlett
“I’ve grown up cooking Louisiana food my whole life, so it’s second nature to me,” the owner said. “There’s not anything like this in Bartlett or in that area of Shelby County.”
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Arlington Arlington Schools mourn Mayo, board presses forward with district business
Former Superintendent Jeff Mayo is remembered as a great leader by the Arlington Community Schools.
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SuburbsSuburban mayors react to BlueOval delay
The delay in the building of BlueOval in Haywood County could impact Shelby County suburbs closest to the Ford Motor Company development.
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ArlingtonFormer Arlington Community Schools superintendent dies after battling cancer
Jeff Mayo, the Arlington Community Schools superintendent who recently stepped aside from the post, had melanoma.
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LakelandLakeland secures loan commitment for more I-40/Canada Road development
Lakeland officials approve approach to help fund improvements to the Memphis suburbs’ gateway near the exit of Interstate 40.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves new TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a new TIF — the suburb’s fourth — for improvements along U.S. 70 at Seed Tick Road.
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ArlingtonArlington development nixes 55+ housing plan to allow younger tenants
With some hesitation from lenders and a desire to draw interest from younger clients, developers asked for an amendment to the plan for Providence Place on Milton Wilson Boulevard near Airline Road.
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Visual Arts Artists draw on reality with in-the-flesh models
Drawing classes with live models (sometimes clothed, sometimes not) help artists hone their skill at sketching the human form.
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Elections Suburban ballots firm up after filing deadline
With the passing of Thursday’s qualifying deadline, the races for suburban offices — and who wants the voters’ support — became clearer.
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LakelandLakeland approves funds for new Lakeland Prep scoreboard
As a way to celebrate the suburb, Lakeland officials have funded a new video scoreboard for the high school football field. A video supporting Lakeland is part of the plan.
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Arlington Arlington schools names temporary superintendent
Jeff Mayo, superintendent of Arlington Community Schools, has stepped down after a recent cancer diagnosis.
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BartlettNew playground planned for Bartlett’s Dixon-Brewer Park
The project is part of a larger upgrade to the 1.7-acre park and represents one of the first major steps to the city’s 10-year parks master plan approved earlier this year.
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Arlington Arlington signs off on town’s first tax incentive
Suburb officials approved a tax increment financing plan for the $500 million to $700 million mixed-use project north of Interstate 40 between Airline Road and Tenn. 385.
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Lakeland Lakeland Prep growth spurs road, traffic signal improvements
With additional students joining the junior class at Lakeland Prep, the city and school district are working on traffic woes, including installing a new signal.
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Education Municipal school districts to welcome students back
Schools in Arlington, Bartlett and Lakeland open their doors Thursday, Aug. 8, for the 2024-2025 academic year with new leadership on some campuses.
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Germantown Schools start a new year, a decade after christening
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Spirit of Memphis Nikki McCray-Penson ‘never forgot where she came from’
Collierville remembers the athlete whose achievements ranged from being named SEC Basketball Player of the Year and WNBA All-Star to bringing home Olympic gold, speaking at the Library of Congress, and a successful college coaching career.
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Elections Some Arlington candidates are unopposed, others face challengers
The Memphis suburb’s mayor’s seat, three alderman positions and two Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board offices are on this year’s town ballot.
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