Suburban home construction shows signs of improvement
Supply chain issues and rising interest rates are starting to impact residential construction in northeast Shelby County, but thus far, construction is keeping pace with previous years.
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Supply chain issues and rising interest rates are starting to impact residential construction in northeast Shelby County, but thus far, construction is keeping pace with previous years.
Half of Shelby County’s suburbs passed a resolution seeking a voice in decisions regarding Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division.
A resolution has been drafted that will encourage Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division to remain with Tennessee Valley Authority for reliability and to avoid high infrastructure costs.
The Arlington school board recognized the tenure of member Hugh Lamar, who attended his last meeting Tuesday after an election loss earlier this month.
New principals in the northeastern municipal districts open the school year with hope, promise and new direction.
“We train all our staff in battlefield first aid,” said one local school superintendent. “We watch some really gory videos so they can be prepared.”
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.
Miccos serves milkshakes, sno cones — which are actually New Orleans-style “snowballs” — sundaes and more.
Arlington municipal school board candidates are strategizing their final campaign moves with Election Day just over a week away.
Suburban communities are mapping out their goals for parks over the next several years.
Three alderman positions and three Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board seats are up for election this year. Early voting runs until July 30.
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.
The church’s leadership believes in “corporate” tithing. Just like they want their members to tithe 10% of their income to the church, Oak Spring donates 10% of its revenue to the community.
The first SpineXpress — a satellite clinic for Semmes Murphey — has opened in Arlington. If successful, similar clinics could be on the horizon in other parts of the Memphis metro area.
Office users are trickling back to the market two-plus years after the COVID pandemic and its restrictions.
Leaders of Shelby County’s smaller municipalities eye Memphis Light Gas & Water Division’s discussions to replace Tennessee Valley Authority, and say they’re frustrated by having no input in the discussion.
The three new clinics in East Memphis, Arlington and Olive Branch will offer walk-in, urgent orthopedic care, X-ray, casting and physical therapy services for patients needing everything from pediatrics to geriatric care.
In January, the Orgels purchased the 45-acre mixed-use property on Milton Wilson Boulevard from the Bank of Bartlett.
The Whataburger location in Arlington has received site plan approval from the town’s Planning Commission, moving it closer to construction.
The future of home sales, both existing and new construction looks bright for the three suburbs in Northeast Shelby County.
Three of the Arlington Board of Education members are up for reelection in August, and while all are leaning towards another term, one already has a challenger.
Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.
Germantown and Bartlett issued emergency declarations Friday. Other suburban mayors are not issuing declarations at this time.
All three Arlington aldermen up for reelection this year are leaning to seeking new four-year terms in office.
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.