It’s probably not even possible to measure the full impact Pat Lawler has had in the 40 years he has been running Youth Villages. But the nonprofit’s growth, while insisting on tracking the effectiveness of programs, has led to a national model. 

And, at local private schools, students give each other ‘air hugs’ and each lunch at their desks, as everyone tries to adjust. 

The Lake District featured the potential townhomes on Sunday afternoon, an early residential aspect of the 160-acre mixed-use development in Lakeland.

While work depends on the weather, the Collierville-Arlington and Eastley Street intersections are scheduled to close from 8 a.m. Saturday but reopen before 6 a.m. Monday.

A pair of city meetings, the Lakeland Board of Commissioners, and Metropolitan Planning and Design Review Commission, deliver approvals for several development projects including town homes in The Lake District mixed-use development near I-40 and Canada Road

Collierville leaders showed interest as LRK presented a plan that could bring a hotel and parking garage near the square. Developers pitched the idea saying it would drive future generations to the area.

While disappearing campaign signs may be underhanded and annoying, the practice – old as campaigns themselves – is not grounds for a story. It’s more part of running for office.

Bartlett and Collierville will open Saturday. Others could soon follow with standards safety precautions such as masks and social distancing.

Collierville leaders approved the amended plan for Oliver’s Crossing. Additionally, they heard from residents about the Confederate relic in Town Square Park.

Germantown vote leaves unsuccessful candidate John Barzizza with $18,246 bill for legal fees associated with his challenge of the 2018 mayoral election.

Oliver’s Crossing looks vastly different than the last time the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed the mixed-use plan near East Shelby Drive and South Byhalia Road.

Brian Curry and Scott Williams are both seeking Position 3 on Germantown's Board of Education. It is the only contested race on the suburban school board.

Dr. Bryan Jackson was attempting to make an emergency landing at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport when the accident happened.

The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has delayed consideration of an amendment on the Lakeland Commons, but the developer wants the city to take action soon.

Storage Towne of America-Germantown will comprise about a dozen buildings totaling 130,000 square feet just outside the city that doesn’t allow construction of self-storage businesses.

Amy Eoff is running unopposed for her second term on Germantown's Board of Education. Eoff serves in Position 5 and has spent the last two years as the board's vice-chair.

Related: Ryan Strain to run unopposed for Germantown Board of Education.

Ryan Strain will run unopposed for Position 1 on Germantown's Board of Education. Strain is a father of two Dogwood students and is a graduate of Germantown Schools.

History teacher Daniel Warner has been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education for his work at East High School.

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.

State Sen. Paul Rose wants to make sure that Gov. Bill Lee lives up to his stance that West Tennessee will get its fair share of attention.

Shelby County commissioners will consider distributing $3.4 million for the local suburbs in their meeting Monday.

Collierville authorities have identified 65-year-old Warren McDearman as the resident and counter-protester arrested Monday night.

The retail options at Shops of Saddle Creek are weathering the pandemic. Not many have closed and the management team is looking for ways to continue to bring customers back to the center.

Protesters gathered in Collierville's Town Square Park on Labor Day to ask town leaders to take action toward removing a Confederate monument.

In the midst of a pandemic, some suburbs continue to provide services as sales tax income fluctuates and developments remain steady.