Third-grade retention law causes suburban superintendents angst
Suburban superintendents are wary over a plan that would hold back third-grade students based on TNReady data. The law is supposed to take effect in 2023.
Topic: Arlington
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March 2021
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February 2021
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Suburban districts set plans for teacher vaccinations
Teachers are eligible for vaccinations in Shelby County. The suburbs are releasing plans for how it plans to give vaccinations to those teachers who want it.
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All six suburban districts’ campuses closed Monday
Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington students will continue to learn remotely Monday as uncertainty around road conditions in the suburbs persists.
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Suburban schools close Tuesday after snow covers Shelby County
Many suburban school districts will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 16, after significant snowfall blanketed Shelby County.
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Threat of winter weather closes suburban schools, U of M campuses
All six suburban districts and the University of Memphis campus are closed due to the threat of winter precipitation.
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January 2021
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Germantown, Collierville see strong gains in 2020 home sales despite pandemic
Suburban real estate remained strong in the pandemic as prices increased in the seller’s market. Germantown and Collierville saw a large increase in the percentage of homes sold.
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Opinion: Suburbs deserve vaccine locations too
Each time the Shelby County Health Department announces more locations for vaccination distribution, suburban spots are excluded.
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Suburban leaders advocate for ways to vaccinate teachers, residents
Suburban leaders want to make sure the vaccine is accessible to residents when it’s their turn.
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December 2020
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Arlington leaders oppose ‘Safer at Home’
Arlington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen sent a letter to the Shelby County Health Department stating the “Safer at Home” order was not necessary and data does not support the decision.
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November 2020
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Houston High earns Germantown top ACT scores
Houston High earned Germantown the top ACT scores in the state. At 25.6, the composite average is slightly below what the district saw in the 2018-19 school year.
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Arlington retail center to target health-minded clientele
Gary Rapp Jr. is developing a four-bay center on Airline Road, including one bay where he will operate a new deli.
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Arlington Animal Clinic moves to new home
With a larger new building on Airline Road, Arlington Animal Clinic is expanding its practice under Dr. Monica Schoknecht.
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Bank of Fayette County furthering expansion into Shelby County
With plans for a branch in Arlington, The Bank of Fayette County is increasing its footprint in Shelby County, with more locations expected.
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Arlington home market strong despite pandemic
Pricing is up across the board, partially due to a nationwide lumber shortage, and demand for homes in the suburb has stayed strong. The supply of homes for sale still hovers at all-time lows.
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October 2020
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MicroPort strives to become global player
Arlington-based MicroPort looks to move into the global market in handling knee and hip replacements as the company pursues a new business strategy.
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September 2020
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Posh Lighting opens Arlington showroom
Posh Lighting, which started in Jackson, Tennessee and expanded in that city has moved into the Memphis market with a new store in Arlington.
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New clinic focuses on helping patients with depression, PTSD
Owner of Revive Ketamine Clinic in Arlington says the approach helps patients deal with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and some chronic pain syndromes.
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COVID-19 leads to belt-tightening among local municipalities
In the midst of a pandemic, some suburbs continue to provide services as sales tax income fluctuates and developments remain steady.
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New hotel, self-storage facility under construction in Arlington
The suburb’s first hotel is a key piece for a development south of the Interstate 40 interchange at Airline Road.
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August 2020
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Thursday prep report: ECS shakes off slow start to win opener
ECS opens title defense with come-from-behind road victory.
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July 2020
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Fast-food/takeout wave of new openings hits Arlington this summer
Carlisle Corp.’s investment to bring Wendy’s to Arlington totaled more than $2 million.
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Suburban schools release reopening plans
Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.
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Arlington Chamber members get school opening update, COVID-related business tips
During its monthly virtual luncheon Wednesday, July 8, Arlington Chamber of Commerce members got COVID-related updates on school plans for the fall and employer tips for dealing with the pandemic.
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June 2020
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Arlington student helps feed the hungry
Anderson Kreis is proof that one person can make a huge impact. The 12-year-0ld from Arlington recently finished his third annual food drive to benefit the Arlington Little Free Pantry, raising more than $2,500 in food and cash donations in a week.
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In with the new: Arlington office space in the works
The final plat for the remaining two phases of the $45 million Arlington Falls planned development was recently approved.
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