Arlington tables budget reading to study calculations
Questions about some of the calculations that set the certified property tax rate, delayed the first reading of the budget in Arlington.
Topic: Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman
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May 2025
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Arlington mulls adding 10 cents to property-tax rate
“Growth hasn’t paid for itself, and government expenses have grown faster than the growth,” one resident said, adding that the town’s budget has tripled throughout the same dozen years while the population has not even doubled.
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April 2025
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‘Mixed-use is popping up everywhere’ in Arlington
With a new Kroger and Baptist emergency department firmly in place on Airline Road near Interstate 40 in Arlington and new businesses opening nearby, developers are envisioning mixed-use projects in the area.
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Arlington commission concerned with testing center route through town
Arlington officials express concerns about the potential testing route for a proposed driver's license station on U.S. 70.
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February 2025
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Arlington mayor addresses vacant Kroger, national politics and more
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman said he wants to address some pressing issues in the coming year from employee salaries to vacant buildings and dealing with infrastructure needs for the growing town.
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January 2025
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Arlington plumps up Town Hall plans, OKs tennis court updates
With hopes to bring in much-needed staff, the Arlington board approved plans that would double the suburb’s Town Hall space.
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December 2024
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Arlington’s largest development project OK’d for next step
After years of waiting, officials have approved a general plan for a significant stretch of land on the south side of Interstate 40. But infrastructure across the expressway is still a question.
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November 2024
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Kustoff talks past, present and future at Arlington chamber luncheon
The Germantown Republican looks at past and future strides as he seeks another term in Congress in the November election.
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October 2024
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TIF, TIF: County Commission approves suburban tax incentives
The economic impact plans for new mixed-use projects in Arlington and Lakeland will help with infrastructure costs.
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Attention shoppers: Mega Kroger opens in Arlington
The new $31 million Kroger includes a Starbucks, The Little Clinic, and super-sized departments like produce, meat and seafood, as well as beauty and wellness.
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Bailey: Another direction for Arlington Town Hall
Arlington takes another swerve in its plans to expand and/or move Town Hall.
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Arlington adopts plans for temporary Town Hall fix
With delays stalling a new town hall in Arlington and the need for more space for government functions, officials are expanding the current city-administration building.
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September 2024
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After 20 years, Arlington High has been instrumental in shaping its town
Arlington High opened in the fall of 2004 when the town’s population was roughly 3,000. Today, it is estimated at 16,000, more than five times it sizes 20 years ago.
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August 2024
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Some Arlington candidates are unopposed, others face challengers
The Memphis suburb’s mayor’s seat, three alderman positions and two Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board offices are on this year’s town ballot.
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Arlington elects mayor, three aldermen and two school board seats
Lyle Conley escapes with a narrow victory in an Arlington school board race as incumbents rule the day, many of them unopposed.
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Unopposed Arlington election winners look forward to next four years
The winners in Arlington’s elections on Thursday now look to the future of a town on the verge of more growth.
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July 2024
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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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June 2024
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Arlington added to TDOT priority list for revamped I-40 interchange
Arlington’s growth, with a slight nod to the proposed BlueOval City plant, has nudged the project higher on the TDOT priority list. Mayor Mike Wissman said the town has sought the interchange work for years.
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Arlington work session focuses on land south of I-40
Dealing with hundreds of acres of undeveloped land south of Interstate 40, Arlington officials want to make sure they establish a plan in keeping with town’s character.
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May 2024
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Arlington FY 24-25 budget includes no property-tax hike
Mayor Mike Wissman — alongside 6-year-old “Mayor For a Day” Molly Grace Caldwell — ran a tight ship at Arlington’s annual budget review, keeping the suburb’s property-tax rate at $1.28 for the fourth consecutive year.
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April 2024
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Bailey: Arlington kicks off suburban races in August; the rest are later this year
“Mayor Mike Wissman and a couple of town aldermen won their reelection this week even though Arlington voters don’t go to the polls until Aug. 1.”
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Candidate field set for Arlington elections
With the qualifying deadline passing on Thursday, Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman will win his fourth term as mayor since no candidates emerged to challenge him.
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March 2024
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Arlington board approves contracts for sewer, road extensions
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several projects that will allow for the development south of Interstate 40.
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February 2024
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Arlington alderman position up for grabs in August election
Arlington Alderman Russell Wiseman has chosen not to see reelection, opening the door for at least two candidates to seek the office. Meanwhile, Mayor Mike Wissman says he will run for another term.
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‘Situated for Success': Arlington mayor offers State of the Town
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman cites the town’s continued growth and potential development as BlueOval City continues to influence communities in the area.
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