Lakeland
The Lake District timeline
A look at The Lake District’s complicated timeline. The future of the mixed-use project in Lakeland remains in limbo.
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.
There are 1087 articles by Michael Waddell :
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August 2024
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LakelandLakeland officials hope for progress soon at The Lake District
Two months after a new owner took over The Lake District in Lakeland, work remains in limbo, but research apparently is being done behind the scenes.
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July 2024
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Elections Mayor, aldermen, school board seats on ballot for Arlington elections
Arlington voters have a choice in only two of the six races on Thursday’s ballot. The other four are uncontested.
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Arts & Culture Freedom Summer activists share their stories
The National Civil Rights Museum hosts prominent civil rights leaders for a daylong symposium in honor of the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Lakeland Ice cream shop, senior center added to Lakeland projects
Developer Vince Smith recently gave an update on his two large mixed-use projects in Lakeland: Ashmont and Lakeland Town Square.
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BartlettChance encounter leads to new Mexican restaurant in Bartlett
The Bartlett space has been home to many businesses over the years; now a longtime restaurant owner and a U.S. Army vet have partnered to open Santa Ana.
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BartlettPlanned Bartlett neighborhood expands with new, smaller lots
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen also approved a new meat shop/grocery store.
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Millington‘Apologize, resign or be fired': Millington alderman calls out chamber director
Alderman Don Lowry is asking the Millington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to take action against Chamber Executive Director Terry Roland because of a dispute with USA Stadium Directing Manager Kevin Kennedy.
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Bartlett Bartlett YMCA renovations start next month
When the YMCA first partnered with the city, the expectation was that $750,000 in new equipment and upgrades would be provided.
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Lakeland Roundabout approved for Lakeland intersection
A roundabout is being planned for the problematic intersection at Seed Tick Road and Memphis-Arlington Road.
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BartlettDespite other hopes, former Abuelo’s in Bartlett demolished for car wash
The freestanding restaurant had sat vacant since the pandemic, but local leaders were disappointed to see the property become a car wash.
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Arlington Dunkin’ and Margarita’s approved for Arlington
“This is the best-case scenario for this site,” Arlington’s town planner said of the Dunkin’. “It does have indoor seating. It has everything we’re asking for.”
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LakelandVietnam memorial coming to Lakeland
The wall is a three-fifths scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Lakeland Pickleball, playgrounds and a new pavilion proposed for Lakeland
“It’s getting loud out there about pickleball,” board member Jeff Roman said of the growing demand for new courts.
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LakelandSakura, Subarashi opening ‘express-type’ location in Lakeland
Sakura and Subarashi will merge and scale down their menus in their new location at 3665 Canada Road. The new site sits close to I-40.
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EducationBartlett superintendent gets high marks in annual evaluation
Heading into his 11th year as the district’s superintendent, David Stephens received an overall score of 4.91 out of 5 on his annual evaluation released during the Bartlett City Schools board meeting Thursday, June 28.
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BartlettThree’s a crowd: Field grows in race for Bartlett alderman Position 6
A trio of candidates have emerged in the early stages of the Nov. 5 race for the Position 6 alderman’s seat in Bartlett, with two people challenging the incumbent.
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Bartlett 7 Brew hopes to open in Bartlett by year’s end, more expansion planned
After debuting in the Memphis market with two successful locations over the past year, the 7 Brew coffee concept is expanding to the Bartlett Station Historic District.
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BartlettBartlett taps former Rhodes College librarian to lead its library
At the meeting announcing Felicia Knox’s appointment, Bartlett also had an announcement from Chief Jeff Cox regarding the launch of Connect Bartlett.
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June 2024
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BartlettBartlett to explore creation of a renewable natural gas facility
Bartlett is looking into a process that could convert its wastewater into natural gas, a benefit currently lost into the atmosphere.
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BartlettBelly Acres coming to Bartlett
The restaurant will open a location in Bartlett as part of a big mixed-use development underway on the former site of the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home.
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BartlettFormer Bartlett mayor pushes back against comments by alderman
Alderman Kevin Quinn’s comments regarding Bartlett’s previous financial status stirs a response from former Mayor Keith McDonald.
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BartlettBartlett mourns death of former Alderman Bobby Simmons
Simmons, who worked as a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy for 35 years, was first elected as Bartlett alderman in 2004. He was known for his good sense of humor and ready laught.
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LakelandLakeland strips vice mayor of title after ethics complaint
A misstep in the process for approving a contract with a Memphis Symphony Orchestra group has led to Wesley Wright losing his vice mayor title in Lakeland.
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LakelandLakeland approves final reading of fiscal budget and tax rate
Lakeland approves its annual budget, maintaining the lowest municipal property tax rate in Shelby County.
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