Scooter’s Coffee drive-thrus planned for Memphis area
A Midwestern coffee chain is looking at a new location in Arlington. The town’s Planning Commission considered the application at its meeting earlier this week.
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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Lakeland Lakeland leaders rally around Lake District despite foreclosure news
With financial questions arising again for The Lake District, Lakeland officials express hope the developer of the mixed-use project can again save the plan.
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Arlington Arlington High TV named top in the state
The school recently took home 19 awards from the 2023 Tennessee High School Press Association Awards, including Overall Best TV Station for its AHS TigerLife channel on YouTube.
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Food The Kitchen Table brings ‘elevated Southern cuisine’ to Arlington
The Kitchen Table, a new restaurant in Arlington, is preparing to open this weekend filling the former Vinegar Jim’s spot near the town square.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves first reading to bump up sewer rates
Currently, Lakeland has a declining sewer rate scale that does not reflect the cost of service and has no minimum bill and no cost-of-living adjustment.
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ArlingtonArlington planners approve up to $700M development plan
A new $500 million to $700 million mixed-use project proposed for a large parcel fronting Interstate 40 is in the early planning stages for Arlington.
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Arlington Despite concerns, Arlington approves Hawthorne development plans
Not everyone was in favor of a development at Arlington’s exit of Interstate 40, but enough aldermen approved the initial plans for it to move forward.
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Suburbs Lakeland leaders eye measures to address crime
With growing concerns about crime in the Memphis metro area, Lakeland officials want a tougher stance on offenders.
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Lakeland Make-A-Wish, Brother International team up to grant young girl’s Disney dream
A young cancer patient and her family will venture to the happiest place on earth because of the efforts of Brother International and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Lakeland Lakeland hosts community workshop for development plan
“Recent events and activity at City Hall have shown that Lakeland residents really care about how economic growth occurs in the city,” City Manager Michael Walker said.
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BartlettRegistry, commercial taxes possible for rental investors
Concerns about rental properties in the Bartlett area have drawn the attention of officials in the suburb, in the county and at the state legislature.
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February 2023
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Lakeland County Commission approves tax incentive for Lakeland Gateway
The County Commission approved a new TIF for the area of Lakeland north of Interstate 40 and Canada Road, a benefit that should enhance the area.
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Lakeland Lakeland seeks third TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a third TIF to enhance the northern gateway into the suburb from the Interstate 40-Canada Road junction.
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Ford Megasite Officials discuss BlueOval City infrastructure growth for West Tennessee
Several mayors from West Tennessee had a discussion on Tuesday to get an idea for what is anticipated and the challenges they will face when BlueOval City moves into the region.
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Lakeland Lakeland rejects new Dollar General, more multifamily at The Lake District
Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission says no to a Dollar General and some changes to The Lake District development.
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Spirit of Memphis Soup’s On! Youth Villages fundraiser benefits mentoring program
“Our kids having a mentor makes their stay with us even better. They have someone who is looking out for them, advocating for them, loving them, caring for them, and it really means a lot for their mental health.”
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BartlettBartlett looking to fill vacant commercial retail spaces
While owners of the vacant bays aggressively try and market the vacancies, Bartlett officials are trying to come up with a strategy to help with the effort.
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Bartlett Bartlett Mayor David Parsons gives his first State of the City address
In his first State of the City address, newly elected Bartlett Mayor David Parsons talked about an expanded police force, sewer issues and addressing empty retail spots.
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Suburbs Stinky business: Memphis, suburbs push sewer capacity
Sewer systems can have a major impact on growth. Memphis and its suburbs have a sometimes complicated relationship when it comes to that business.
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Lakeland No smoking section: Lakeland restricts vape shops
Lakeland officials push out vape and CBD shops and give go-ahead for revised Lakeland Meadows plans and cell tower setbacks.
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Bartlett Bartlett students learn valuable life skills through police L.E.A.D. program
The municipal school district and Bartlett Police Department are working with the Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) program, a nationwide nonprofit focused on helping students understand the dangers of drugs and violence.
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Arlington Mayor declares Arlington ‘most desirable place to be’ in State of the Town address
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman presented his annual State of the Town address on Wednesday, highlighting the strides made and the potential for more amentities.
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January 2023
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Lakeland A 40-year-old company named Lakeland Business of the Year
The award recognizes a business organization that has diligently built and maintained a strong and dependable relationship with the Lakeland community.
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City of Memphis Tennessee NAACP leaders react to Tyre Nichols video
Prominent leaders of the Memphis Black community are calling for legislative action in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols.
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Lakeland Lakeland pauses new commercial development along U.S. 70
With concerns about crime, congestion and over-development, Lakeland officials have placed a one-year moratorium on commercial projects along U.S. 70.
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