The Lakeland Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission endorsed the preliminary development plan for the newest phase of the project, located north of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.

Pulling back the curtain on how school superintendents decide if there is enough snow and if things are slick enough to cancel classes.

Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.

Weather forecasts predict several inches of snow to accumulate in the Memphis area on Friday, Jan. 10.

The horses are back in Shelby County for the first time in more than a decade, appearing at several area Kroger locations this week

Two positions are open due to the town’s resign-to-run rule. Both Maureen Fraser and Billy Patton, former aldermen, ran for mayor last November.

Collierville wants to rezone the E-Plex landfill, sometimes called Mount Trashmore. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is working to close the landfill.

Amy Lovorn, chair of the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors, said Jason Morgan’s termination was a personnel matter, preventing her from further comment. 

The new location not only boasts a bigger rehab space, astro turf and more accessible exam rooms but also convenience.

During a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors voted to fire Todd Mastry, who had led the facility since 2011. 

With hopes to bring in much-needed staff, the Arlington board approved plans that would double the suburb’s Town Hall space. 

Collierville had 39 residents apply for its two open alderman positions. According to the town charter, the town has less than two weeks to select its new alderman.

Mark Gardner replaces outgoing president Lee Caldwell, who will continue on the board but not as an officer.

The past two years have been a busy time for Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman. Overseeing a city as its mayor tends to take a lot of attention.

“I don’t like to overuse words, but this is a momentous occasion,” Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson said. “This is the largest dollar amount grant ever given to the parks department of Hernando. It’s a big deal.”

Bartlett officials are trying to get control of parking on residential properties as more and more vehicles seem to be slowly skirting the intention.

After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of throat cancer, Mike O’Neill decided to put his life story on paper and published a book. 

Germantown plans to appoint a new school board member by the end of January. Seven finalists were chosen after 14 applications were submitted.

Sharonda Rose received recognition as the top school leader in the western district of Tennessee.

Germantown leaders will interview seven of the 14 candidates who applied.

Currently, owners can have RVs or food trucks within the front of a house or garage.

Abbi Nichols began baking on her own around age 12 on a whim. A few years later, she had an idea that would eventually lead to a profitable business.

The state is capping the E-Plex landfill south of Wolf River Boulevard, west of Bray Station Road and north of Frank Road. Officials want to make sure its existence as a landfill has ended for good.

Lindsey Aldy Whiteside, 26, is accused of engaging in a sexual act with an underage female victim in May.

“We don’t want to prevent people from reasonable use of their property,” Collierville’s town administrator said after a noisy neighborhood event Saturday. “It’s when it affects other people’s enjoyable use of their property — that’s where we draw the line.”