Lakeland could get new development along Canada Road
A vacant tract southwest of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange in Lakeland could soon become a subdivision after a recommendation from a city commission.
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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Arlington New Love’s Travel Stop coming to Gallaway
Love’s Travel Stop plans a location at the new Gallaway exit of Interstate 40 just across the Shelby-Fayette County line, joining Buc-ee’s at the junction.
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SuburbsWith sewers at capacity, Bartlett gets a little help from Lakeland
An agreement between Bartlett and Lakeland will allow for more sewer capacity and more development opportunities.
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ArlingtonArlington Town Hall addition could be completed by late November
Arlington will fast-track an addition to Town Hall because of crowded conditions in government offices, a temporary measure until a new location is built.
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SuburbsMobile command centers provide on-site emergency service
Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown’s mobile command centers allow them to perform operations on-site at large events or disasters.
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ArlingtonWells Cemetery will be protected no matter what develops around it
The overgrown cemetery sits in a field down a winding, narrow road off Arlington Trail.
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March 2025
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Lakeland New Hilton hotel, independent living center could be headed to Lakeland
The Lakeland Industrial Development Board received updates on several projects this week, including The Lake District and Ashmont.
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BartlettBuilding relationships key at annual Bartlett business expo
Businesses throughout the Bartlett area were able to discuss their merchandise and services during the suburb’s annual business expo.
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Bartlett Annual expo ‘open for business’ Thursday in Bartlett
In its 27th year, the Bartlett Business, Health and Home Expo provides an opportunity for local companies to showcase their products in one setting.
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ArlingtonNew is old and old is new in Arlington Depot Square
Two structures around Arlington’s Depot Square are part of a rebirth of the historic district in the northeast Shelby County town.
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Lakeland Pivotal projects moving forward in Lakeland
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners received updates on several projects this week, including the status of work on The Lake District and the suburb’s community center.
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BartlettSetting the Stage: Business booms along Bartlett corridor
Stage Road in Bartlett is blossoming as construction is in the works for new business and renovations are planned for the old ones.
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Bartlett Commercial center in heart of Bartlett headed for refresh
Bartlett is finally encouraging improvements to a shopping center that is in disrepair northeast of Stage and Bartlett Boulevard.
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SuburbsSuburbs await new certified property-tax rates
Suburbs around Shelby County are waiting for the certified rate from reappraisal before diving into the any budget process.
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BartlettBartlett mayor touts business, community growth at State of the City
“We don’t want to become a warehouse city,” Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill said at the event. “We want to become very selective ... We want high-paying jobs.”
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Millington Millington to break ground on new middle school
“We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”
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Arlington Why some suburban home projects have stalled
A couple of new-home developments in Lakeland and Arlington have run into unexpected delays that are setting back completion by more than a year.
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BartlettCommercial space at a premium in Bartlett’s big retail centers
An inventory of available commercial spaces in Bartlett shows several significant spots open, some of which are on the verge of being occupied.
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Lakeland Outdoor classroom to expand learning environment for Lakeland school
“Our students learn well inside the building, so we were looking at what we could do on the outside of the building that could also provide those same learning opportunities.”
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ArlingtonFrom hand puppets to Harvard, Arlington students get new opportunities
Legacy grants in the Memphis suburb cover some extras, including Arlington High Model UN students’ trip to Harvard Mock Congress in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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BartlettBartlett schools names hitting facility in honor of late Coach Phil Clark
Bartlett City Schools is memorializing the huge impact the late Phil Clark had on the district as its baseball coach and athletic director.
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BartlettBartlett passes first reading to change charter and add term limits
After many years of the former mayor and several other elected officials serving 20 years or longer in their positions, Bartlett is looking to implement term limits.
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ArlingtonAI Dolly Parton tells Arlington kids they don’t have school
Snow days are gaining a cult following in Arlington, all because of the “voices” announcing school closings.
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Millington Millington Area Chamber of Commerce names executive director
Former Shelby County official Chris Thomas will replace Terry Roland, who led the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce for seven years.
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ArlingtonArlington pumps brakes on driver’s testing facility
With the applicant absent from the meeting, the Arlington Planning Commission rejected a new state Department of Safety project on U.S. 70.
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