Bartlett
Familiar face takes helm at Bartlett High School
After a two-year tenure as principal at Arlington High, Shannon Abraham is returning to Bartlett City Schools as head of the district’s high school.
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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ArlingtonBright futures: Students design new Arlington Middle outdoor classroom
Based on an idea borne from the pandemic years, Arlington Middle School has opened an outdoor classroom, providing a different learning environment for students.
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Health CareMedical-device company hosts first patient summit
Stryker Corp. gathered some of its ankle-replacement patients at its Arlington campus to get feedback from those who have benefitted from the procedure.
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ArlingtonMemphis Chamber VP says we must ‘stop exporting talent’
Future businesses like BlueOval and accompanying industry will provide opportunities for the local workforce, according to an executive with the Greater Memphis Chamber.
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BartlettBartlett work session offers first glimpse of next fiscal-year budget
Bartlett officials have begun reviewing the Memphis suburb’s annual budget. And while there is no property-tax increase anticipated, there are some fee adjustments under consideration.
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ArlingtonArlington FY 24-25 budget includes no property-tax hike
Mayor Mike Wissman — alongside 6-year-old “Mayor For a Day” Molly Grace Caldwell — ran a tight ship at Arlington’s annual budget review, keeping the suburb’s property-tax rate at $1.28 for the fourth consecutive year.
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SuburbsWhat does the future hold for Memphis’ suburban housing market?
While increased interest rates and rising cost of materials have slowed the housing market, things could improve by the end of this year or the first of 2025.
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LakelandLakeland approves mixed-use commercial project along U.S. 70
The Heathfield project received its latest approval during a Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting this week as development along U.S. 70 steadily continues.
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April 2024
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LakelandFunding deadline passes, Lake District headed for May 13 foreclosure sale
The Lake District financing again appears to be in limbo as deadline passes, but foreclosure delayed.
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Education Bartlett City Schools board approves 2024-25 fiscal budget, with a focus on teachers
With help from state funds, Bartlett’s school district will give teachers an increase in pay for the coming fiscal year.
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Business Buc-ee’s coming to Fayette County, official says
“We are delighted that Buc-ee’s has chosen Fayette County as their West Tennessee site,” Senator Page Walley, R-Bolivar, said in statement released Wednesday.
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LakelandJudge grants Netanel’s motion to save The Lake District
The Lake District gets another breath of possible salvation as developer Yehuda Netanel presents his latest plan to take care of bills.
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BartlettBartlett Planning Commission sees third new member after resignation
A new member has been appointed to replace Mandy Young, who has served on the suburb’s Planning Commission for the past eight years.
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LakelandThe Lake District developer files motion on bankruptcy
Yehuda Netanel, the developer of The Lake District, is still trying to pull together enough funds to keep his project alive despite a ruling against his bankruptcy-reorganization plan.
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LakelandLakeland considers fourth TIF district for roundabouts
The idea for the Lakeland Meadows “Safety TIF” is to put four roundabouts on U.S. 70 in hopes of curbing fatal accidents on the busy four-lane road.
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Bartlett Annual Bartlett expo showcases eclectic business mix
The Bartlett Business Expo gives local companies an opportunity to promote their businesses and hopefully draw new customers.
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ArlingtonMixed-use development approved by Arlington planners
The Arlington Planning Commission has endorsed the latest plan for the Hawthorne mixed-use development, sending the proposal to the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Lakeland Demolition of Relax Inn in Lakeland underway
Lakeland Commissioner Wesley Wright points out that there has been a precipitous drop in crime in the city since the Econo Lodge was demolished last year.
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Lakeland Lakeland expects to demolish Relax Inn by end of March
“We’re excited for this next chapter in the development of the Lakeland Gateway,” City Manager Michael Walker said. The motel will be the second Lakeland has torn down in less than six months.
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BartlettTommy’s Burger California Style adds Bartlett location
With a West Coast flavor and a secret sauce, Tommy’s Burger California Style will open its second local restaurant in Bartlett later this month.
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LakelandLakeland moves to regulate future hotel and motel placement
With the eventual removal of two rundown motels on the Lakeland landscape, the suburb wants more control over the design of commercial lodging in the future.
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LakelandU.S. 70 mixed-use development passes Lakeland commission
The Lakeland Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission recommended approval for the Heathfield mixed-use planned development outline plan at the future northwest corner of Seed Tick Road and U.S. 70.
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LakelandLakeland Schools employees get pay bump after approval of 2024-25 budget
Starting in August, the district will serve kindergarten through 11th grade, as Lakeland Preparatory School continues to add a grade to its high school classes each year.
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Lakeland The Lake District foreclosure sale set for April 30
The Lake District property will be sold at auction at noon on April 30 at the Shelby County Courthouse.
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Arlington Candidate field set for Arlington elections
With the qualifying deadline passing on Thursday, Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman will win his fourth term as mayor since no candidates emerged to challenge him.
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