Kroger breaks ground on new $22 million store in Arlington
After a long wait, the new Kroger in Arlington broke ground at 5270 Airline Road on Thursday, July 6, with a year’s worth of construction before opening.
Topic: Mike Wissman
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July 2023
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June 2023
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Move ends Thompson’s 20 years of service to the Town of Arlington
In addition to 12 years as alderman, Brian Thompson’s two decades of service to Arlington includes the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, the Chamber Board, and the Town’s Industrial Development Board and Finance Committee.
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May 2023
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New Arlington mural showcases town history
Artists and Arlington residents Mark and Megan Davey painted the mural at Arlington’s Depot Square to represent the town’s past with the train depot, water tower and old cotton gin featured.
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April 2023
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Legislation draws line between Shelby and Fayette counties
After months and months and months of haggling and discussion, Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation clarifying the exact boundary between Shelby and Fayette counties.
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Arlington BMA gets glimpse of parks and town hall master plans
Arlington officials got a look this week at master plans for a new Town Hall and the surrounding amenities, along with the future improvements of parks.
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March 2023
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Suburban mayors remain hopeful despite sales tax bill’s uncertainty
Gov. Bill Lee’s budget does not include restoring the shared sales tax relationship and returning a fair share to municipalities. However, local mayors remain hopeful.
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February 2023
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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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Baptist unveils new Arlington emergency department
Baptist Memorial Health Care provided an early look Thursday at its new free-standing emergency department in Arlington near the Interstate 40 exit.
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December 2022
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Campbell Clinic’s Arlington location to cut down patient travel
“Part of our philosophy is trying to meet the patients where they are and provide better access points so that people can receive the care they need without having to drive an hour to get it.”
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September 2022
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Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representation
With Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division now leaning toward staying the TVA as its power supplier, suburban leaders’ focus shifts to representation on the utility’s board.
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August 2022
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Arlington mayor talks voter ‘buzz'; Panel promotes residential growth
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman lost a bet on voter turnout by a hair. A “38002 All-Star panel” discusses economic development for the suburb.
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Arlington Chamber of Commerce moves to historic Depot Square
Anticipating growth in the area from developments such as BlueOval City, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce has relocated its offices to a larger location.
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Helen of Troy facility to open in Fayette County by early 2023
A 2-million-square-foot distribution center for Helen of Troy is set to open next year just inside Fayette County bringing more jobs to communities east of Memphis.
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July 2022
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State economic official talks BlueOval City’s potential impact on Arlington
Arlington can expect some of the most substantial growth from Ford’s new Blue Oval City, predicts Brooxie Carlton, Assistant Commissioner of Rural and Community Development.
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May 2022
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Burgess reaffirms disputed Arlington subdivision is in Shelby County
The question arose recently of whether 200 or so homes already occupied and an additional 100 homes planned are in Shelby or Fayette County.
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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.
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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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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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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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Arlington extends moratorium on gas stations
While Arlington officials extended the gas station moratorium to the end of the year, aldermen started planning for a new Town Hall campus on property purchased a month ago.
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March 2022
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Arlington approves purchase of more land near Town Hall
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of nearly 16 acres at Airline Road and Village Center Street. The asking price is $2.45 million.
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February 2022
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Expect growth: Wissman gives annual State of the Town address
The town’s population has grown from roughly 11,000 residents to close to 15,000, and the fiscal budget has increased from just less than $8 million to $11.4 million for 2021-22.
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January 2022
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State receives $38M for Arlington’s West TN Veterans Nursing Home
A $38 million federal grant will help with construction of the West Tennessee Veterans Home in Arlington. The 126-bed facility has been planned for years.
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Arlington faces the challenge of maintaining atmosphere amid growth
Keeping the ship steady in terms of how the town develops remains a top priority for Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman this year, including strengthening and refining the town’s land use plan and ordinances.
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Two months after first hotel, Arlington approves six-month moratorium on new projects
“We went from zero hotels to possibly three pretty fast, and we’re getting inquiries since the Ford announcement for even more,” said Arlington’s mayor.
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