Bartlett
Bartlett Hy-Vee project sits in limbo
The first Hy-Vee supermarket in the Memphis area is on hold for its Bartlett location as several factors have delayed its development.
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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February 2025
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ArlingtonDust in the wind: What happened to the old Arlington airport?
Opened in 1969, Arlington Municipal Airport “was a novelty,” with student pilots, charted planes and even actor Tom Cruise passing through before it closed in 1999.
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ArlingtonArlington schools partners with IKEA Memphis for interactive workshops
IKEA Memphis has partnered with Arlington Community Schools to help students learn about the inner workings of the business from design to budgeting to inventory management.
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LakelandWith vouchers coming, Lakeland schools seek level playing field with private schools
The Lakeland School System Board of Education has taken a stance on Gov. Lee’s voucher program, seeking equal standards for between public and private schools receiving the funds.
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January 2025
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ArlingtonIV and weight-loss clinic coming to Arlington
Pro Health’s services include weight-loss solutions, IV hydration infusions, testosterone replacement, sinus cocktail shots, sports physicals, B12 injections and more.
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BartlettBartlett High is getting a new outdoor practice facility
The covered 110-yard outdoor practice facility announced by Superintendent David Stephens is expected to cost between $2 million and $3 million. Stephens said he hopes to start the planning process later this year.
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MusicSerious chops: Officials find creative outlets in music, acting
Several suburban officials have found a way to escape the pressures of day-to-day government by taking to the stage to perform.
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ArlingtonLakeland moves to condemn more Gateway parcels
Lakeland is pursuing condemnation of two parcels adjacent to a pair of recently razed hotels, creating more space for the Lakeland Community Center.
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LakelandNew Lakeland liquor store likely to be city’s last for a while
City Center Liquor has opened in Lakeland. The business is the suburb’s second liquor store and probably the last one until at least 2030.
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SuburbsSparks fly at Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting
Friction erupted when a Lakeland commissioner gave Mayor Josh Roman a piece of her mind over a last-minute addition to the meeting’s agenda.
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Lakeland Lakeland commissioner ponders first term and years ahead
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has gained a reputation as a dissenting vote on the Board of Commissioners. The first-term official says her goal is to control city spending.
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BartlettYaki Bowl, Burlington Coat Factory move in at Bartlett Towne Center
With two new tenants — a restaurant and a coat store — the Bartlett Towne Center at Stage Road and Bartlett Boulevard is moving towards complete occupancy.
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LakelandLakeland’s 100-acre Ashmont project gets another official OK
The Lakeland Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission endorsed the preliminary development plan for the newest phase of the project, located north of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.
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MetroAnatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
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Suburbs World famous horses gallop back to Memphis
The horses are back in Shelby County for the first time in more than a decade, appearing at several area Kroger locations this week
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ArlingtonArlington plumps up Town Hall plans, OKs tennis court updates
With hopes to bring in much-needed staff, the Arlington board approved plans that would double the suburb’s Town Hall space.
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LakelandLakeland mayor reflects on first two years
The past two years have been a busy time for Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman. Overseeing a city as its mayor tends to take a lot of attention.
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BartlettRivercrest Elementary principal earns top honor for West Tennessee
Sharonda Rose received recognition as the top school leader in the western district of Tennessee.
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BartlettBartlett officials hope to clean up yards with revised RV parking ordinance
Currently, owners can have RVs or food trucks within the front of a house or garage.
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ArlingtonNew $8.5 million football field house planned for Arlington High
Arlington’s principal said, “It looks like something off a college campus, so for us to have it here is just really exciting.”
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BartlettBartlett schools superintendent contract extended through 2028-29
David Stephens’ contract was extended recently, continuing his service at Bartlett City Schools for four more years. Stephens is the district’s only superintendent since its inception in 2014.
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ArlingtonArlington school board seeks state funding for special education
The Arlington Community Schools board put together its legislative agenda for the coming session with an emphasis on funding for special education and covering meals for students.
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LakelandLakeland School System to transition next spring to new district office
The district approved the $3.5 million acquisition of a 20,000-square-foot office building at 3009 Davies Plantation Road in October, and the deal closed last month.
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Bartlett Bartlett taps Von Bokel-Amin to lead revamped HR department
Bartlett hires Lori Von Bokel-Amin to replace Ted Archdeacon as the personnel department becomes the human resources department.
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Spirit of MemphisLions Clubs holiday pecans make a big community impact
A holiday tradition as real as Christmas carols, the Lions Club pecans are available around town with the proceeds helping those in need with hearing and vision surgeries.
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