“This has been a project that has been somewhat difficult to develop, but we have persisted,” developer says.

Engineer Harvey Marcom worked behind the scenes, but he played a big role for nearly six decades in forming the built environment of the Memphis area. The president of The Reaves Firm died on Saturday, Jan. 23.

Monday’s $38,450 approval is part of suburban leaders due diligence phase and displays leaders’ interest in acquiring the land.

Club Windward, a landmark at the Canada Road exit of Interstate 40 in Lakeland has new owners and potentially a new direction once the impact of COVID-19 wanes.

In 2016, Aqila Augusta founded Edge Entity, a Black-owned company specializing in hair growth products for women and men. In the five years since, she’s established a Bartlett storefront, located at 2958 Elmore Park Rd., and turned a kitchen experiment into a multimillion dollar business with customers from all over the world.

Lakeland commission recommends approval of Heathfield at Scotts Creek, but wants more detail before considering convenience store at Lakeland Commons.

Collierville Schools released learning plans for students on Friday.

The governor and education commissioner have touted districts won’t be penalized based on test results. However, that’s only if 80% of students take the exam. Superintendents are concerned as so much uncertainty surrounds the requirements.

The building that for years housed the restaurant is coming down to make room for a new Sleep Number store and Aspen Dental office.

Bartlett’s coronavirus vaccination rate is the second lowest in Shelby County, according to data from the Memphis-Shelby County COVID-19 Task Force. Only Memphis (2,163.7) has a lower vaccination rate.

After a long delay, the Evergreen development is finally on the verge of construction with almost 140 lots at Old Brownsville and Evergreen.

The new site will be the first in Shelby County outside of Memphis.

AutoZone in Germantown is moving from its current location near Kroger on Farmington Boulevard to a larger spot on Poplar Avenue.

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review another step in acquiring 44 acres for a sports complex.

Starbucks wanted to amend the site plan because mobile ordering has changed the way its industry operates.

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.

Collierville will reopen its town building Tuesday. The buildings closed in December as part of the Safer at Home order.

New labs associated with a variety of STEM programs have become part of the Arlington High curriculum, expanding studies for non-traditional, but desired, skills.

Missy Abel is taking on a new role with Germantown Municipal School District. 

Lakeland officials say they understand the seriousness of the virus, but want better collaboration with the Health Department.

The St. Jude Dream Home — a major fundraiser for the hospital — will be built again in Lakeland this year.

The Land Use Control Board approved two unsurprising changes for a couple of big, suburban planned developments. Out, or diminished, is brick-and-mortar retail from the projects.

Germantown Municipal School District laid out a wish list as part of its efforts advocate for state laws that best serve students.

Principal’s comments on the power social media and big tech companies have are under scrutiny from Shelby County Schools officials.

Kelsey, who represents Germantown, Cordova and East Memphis. will serve as chairman of the senate education committee.