Widening of U.S. 70 in Arlington to improve safety
After years of planning and development, the Town of Arlington is moving forward with pre-construction plans to widen a critical stretch of U. S. 70 between the Tenn. 385 exit and Airline Road.
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 2019
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Business Barnes shares Daily Memphian story at Bartlett Chamber luncheon
The Daily Memphian is ahead of projections in reaching its subscriber goal, president and executive editor Eric Barnes told a Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday.
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Lakeland Lakeland postpones high school funding vote, ends plans for fire department
Lakeland commissioners will wait until next month to make a decision regarding funding for a new high school, but they're definitely scrapping plans for now to create a fire department.
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Arlington Bean and Barley brings craft beer and coffee variety to Arlington
With a motto of “Coffee ‘til Beer,” brothers Dave and Steven Ross opened The Bean and Barley craft coffee and beer store in Arlington last month and are in the process of growing an already impressive selection.
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Business Arlington’s Crave owners plan multiple expansions
For Lana and Ben Hickey, Arlington residents and owners of Crave Coffee Bar & Bistro and Crave Sweets, opening their own restaurant was always part of their plan after they met while attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta.
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February 2019
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Education Parents learn about U of M Middle School’s project-based learning approach
The new University of Memphis Middle School would stretch the concept of learning for younger public school students, if the Shelby County Schools board approves the plan Tuesday.
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Arlington Arlington inventor grows LidGrabber locally, internationally
Arlington inventor John Antignane is finding a broad market for his creation, the LidGrabber.
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Bartlett Bartlett area sees record capital investment in 2018
The Bartlett area enjoyed its best year of economic development ever during 2018 with an estimated $165 million in capital investment.
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Arlington Arlington Depot Square undergoing upgrades
The historic Arlington Depot Square in undergoing a revitalization, with several new commercial buildings being built and several more planned. The work is the first new construction on the Square in decades.
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Arlington Arlington-based company growing into worldwide player
Doing whatever it takes to help businesses grow is how Bob Wilson has grown his Arlington-based business, H Saga International/Port Alliance, into a worldwide player.
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Arlington Growth and development highlight Arlington ‘State of the Town’ address
Growth and development were central themes of Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman’s annual State of the Town address Wednesday at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon.
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Lakeland Lakeland commissioners take cautious step toward high school construction
Lakeland commissioners Tuesday night took a cautious step toward construction of a controversial new high school by voting narrowly in favor of proceeding with due diligence on a $38 million capital outlay note.
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Business Bartlett-based Brimhall Foods grows into national operation
What started with single-serve pecan pies nearly 40 years ago has grown into a full line of snack food products sold throughout the U.S. for Brimhall Foods Company, Inc., makers of Brim’s Snack Foods.
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Business Bartlett business is finding a market for vinyl records
Bartlett-based business is finding a market for vinyl records.
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Lakeland Feelings divided among Lakeland parents on new high school
Feelings are divided as Lakeland residents debate the cost of a new high school in the growing suburb.
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January 2019
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Bartlett Major renovation is changing the look of Bartlett High School
A sweeping renovation of Bartlett High School will update dining and athletic facilities, as well as the library, auditorium and security measures along with other improvements. A city property tax increase is helping fund the work.
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Arlington Arlington Commons developers reconsidering plans
Developers of the proposed 45-acre Arlington Commons mixed-use, master-planned community have withdrawn their proposal in order to revise the project’s multifamily and open space components.
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Arlington New state-of-the-art gym will expand options for Arlington Middle School
Arlington Middle School leaders are hoping a new state-of-the-art gymnasium will be fully operational in time for fall classes, enhancing the school’s options for a variety of activities.
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Bartlett Bartlett development picture shows wide variety of uses in the coming year
While the amount of land for new developments in Bartlett is becoming more and more scarce, a number of properties around the city are getting new life thanks to redevelopment. And higher density mixed-use projects could be in the city’s future as well.
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Lakeland Lakeland discusses funding option for new high school
Lakeland leaders and residents debated the cost and merits of building Lakeland Prep High School during a Thursday evening meeting.
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Bartlett Despite some opposition, Old Brownsville Road widening to move forward
The widening of Old Brownsville Road from two lanes to five lanes is expected to finally get started, perhaps by mid-summer, though according to Bartlett Director of Engineering Rick McClanahan, "There are still hoops to jump through."
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Bartlett District 32 GOP candidates square off in Bartlett forum
Four Republican candidates vying for the vacated Tennessee State Senate District 32 seat participated in a forum Monday evening, giving views on topics including infrastructure, education, health care and the opioid epidemic.
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Bartlett District 32 candidates square off in Bartlett forum
Four Republican candidates vying for the vacated Tennessee State Senate District 32 seat participated in a forum Monday evening at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, giving views on topics including infrastructure, education, health care and the opioid epidemic.
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Arlington Construction could start this year on Arlington’s first hotel
The Town of Arlington is set to begin work on Arlington Trails, a 17-acre planned commercial development at the southwest corner of Interstate 40 and Airline Road.
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Bartlett Jersey Mike’s Subs bringing new location to Bartlett
A new Jersey Mike's Subs location is opening in Bartlett.
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