Assessor finds disputed area in Arlington is in Shelby, not Fayette
Confusion over the Fayette-Shelby county line raised questions about a candidate’s eligibility and much deeper problems from property taxes to where students attend schools.
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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May 2022
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Arlington Arlington Planning Commission approves site plans for Dunkin', Marco’s Pizza
The eateries will be a part of Crawford Place commercial subdivision.
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Suburbs Arlington celebrates Tennessee State Veterans Home groundbreaking
The $70 million skilled nursing facility will benefit the estimated 65,000 to 75,000 veterans living in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.
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Suburbs Two Arlington schools gain state STEAM designation
Arlington Middle School and Arlington High gain recognition from the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and teacher Latisha King receives the state’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.
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Lakeland Lakeland BOC tables Ashmont vote, approves reading of fiscal budget
The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.
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Lakeland Lakeland mayor decides against reelection bid
After one term in office, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham has decided not to seek a second term as the suburb’s top elected official.
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Arlington Orgels give update on $100M Providence Place project in Arlington
In January, the Orgels purchased the 45-acre mixed-use property on Milton Wilson Boulevard from the Bank of Bartlett.
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Lakeland Lakeland reviews budget, development and names interim city manager
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has started the budget review process and maintaining the suburbs’ current $1.04 property tax rate for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
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Suburbs Adaptive reuse gives new life to barns at former Baptist Children’s Home
As crews begin clearing the property in Bartlett for a mixed-use development, the wood from the old buildings is being repurposed for good causes.
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Suburbs Abraham named next principal of Arlington High
Arlington Community Schools pulls a leader from the Bartlett municipal school district to serve as the new principal for Arlington High.
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Lakeland Lakeland’s New Life Medical adds new offerings
Lakeland-based New Life Medical Clinic has shifted its focus to three new protocols meant to help not only with weight loss, but also focusing on specific nutrition for clients.
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Arlington Arlington approves first reading of 2022-23 fiscal budget
Arlington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed the first of two required readings.
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April 2022
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Suburbs Bartlett school board approves 2022-23 operating budget
Bartlett City Schools held the line on its annual budget while providing salary increases for employees.
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Suburbs Bartlett BMA approves first readings for FY23 budget and tax rate
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen have begun their annual approval of the fiscal year budget and a slight decrease in the property tax rate.
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Suburbs Arlington to appeal census maps over county line discrepancy
A question about a census tract has left hundreds of homes in limbo with questions of whether they sit in Arlington or Fayette County.
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Suburbs Lakeland review board moves $150 million Ashmont project forward
After much discussion and the removal of a convenience store/gas station, a project at Davies Plantation and Canada roads has the endorsement of the Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission.
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Suburbs New restaurant brings authentic Mexican food to Arlington
After 18 years working in the local restaurant industry, David Hernandez and two partners have opened Ricos Tacos & ‘Ritas in Arlington to bring authentic Mexican food to the growing community.
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Lakeland Lakeland school board approves growing fiscal budget
“I’ve reviewed the budget, and I think it is a reasonable and appropriate budget as we approach new territory as we’ve done so many times in this school system in the last nine years,” LSS board chairman Kevin Floyd said.
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Suburbs Arlington High principal takes position in district office
Chris Duncan, principal at Arlington High since the suburban school system was formed, is stepping down to move into an administrative role with the district.
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Suburbs No ethics violation found against Lakeland commissioner
Mayor Mike Cunningham filed the complaint last Thursday based on comments Wright made in a social media post about a potential 3-2 vote against a proposed development.
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SuburbsLakeland mayor files ethics complaint against commissioner
According to Commissioner Wesley Wright, the complaint centers on something he said on Facebook about the Ashmont mixed-use project.
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Suburbs Lakeland city manager resigns
Lakeland City Manager Shane Horn is moving back to Michigan to be near his family.
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Arlington Two more candidates declare for Arlington school board
A pair of new faces have entered the race for Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board positions in the Aug. 4 town municipal elections.
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BartlettBartlett uses incentives to help businesses, developers
Businesses in Bartlett Station are eligible for incentives to maintain the character and look of the historic district near the suburb’s western gateway.
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Elections Arlington alderman race gains another contender
Steven Smith was previously chairman of the Arlington’s Cemetery Preservation Restoration Committee and serves as president of the town’s Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities.
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