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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February 2023
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May 2022
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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 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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November 2021
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Arlington takes preliminary steps toward designing new Town Hall
The staff of eight people is tightly packed in the current Town Hall at 5854 Airline Rd.
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Arlington christens fire station south of Interstate 40
With an eye on growth to the south, the Town of Arlington dedicates its second fire station.
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September 2021
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Baptist breaks ground on new emergency department in Arlington
On Wednesday, September 15, Baptist hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the freestanding ER, the first of its kind in Shelby County. The hospital bought 80 acres at the site in 2003.
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Arlington amends planned development ordinance
In an effort to encourage more senior housing in Arlington, the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen adjusted some of the language in its zoning regulations.
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Consolidation proponents try to convince suburbs of benefits for them
The world has changed drastically in the past 11 years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced nationally in March 2020. That does not mean minds have changed on consolidation or that people are necessarily more open to even exploring the idea.
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June 2021
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Arlington Chamber celebrates 25-year milestone
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has seen growth in membership and businesses in the 25 years since it started in a home with a staff of two volunteers.
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Arlington approves $11.4 million budget, property tax hike
Arlington has approved an $11.4 million budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.
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May 2021
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Arlington continues to grow during a year of pandemic challenges
Despite a tough year of uncertainties, Arlington is still adding businesses, industry and population
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Arlington approves first reading of town’s FY22 budget
Arlington officials approved the new fiscal year budget on first reading, increasing the amount by $1.3 million. The property tax rate will be decided late next month.
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April 2021
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Arlington adopts moratorium on new gas station projects
Seeking more control over gas stations and convenience store locations, the Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted a one-year moratorium on the businesses.
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March 2021
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Chamber speakers address vaccination site, local development
A new vaccine location to serve the northeast quadrant of the county could open soon in Bartlett.
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February 2021
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Hargett highlights elections and small business issues during a pandemic
In a luncheon speech to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the secretary of state highlights a smooth Tennessee election and the problems facing businesses during the pandemic.
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Baptist eyes summer construction start for new Arlington ER
The freestanding location will feature eight patient rooms; CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound imaging technology; physician offices and a helipad.
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Arlington ponders liquor store limitations based on population
With Arlington approaching the population that would allow a second liquor store, officials consider increasing the number of residents before the second store can open.
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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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Some businesses already feel pain of possible lockdown
A new health directive is looming – one that could significantly tighten restrictions for the upcoming holidays.
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