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The City of Hernando closed on the purchase of the baseball fields Tuesday, Dec. 19, in a deal that was years in the making.

The Staks Kitchen franchise owner in Collierville is expanding to the north with a new location opening in Arlington this spring.

Collierville Schools “couldn’t find God” as its superintendent, but it did find the district’s former chief of staff, Russell Dyer, as its next leader.

Bartlett worked with the University of Memphis on a public survey to help shape long-term planning and new initiatives.

The Lake District continues to suffer financial problems, according to a report to the Lakeland Board of Commissioners.

After withdrawing from the Collierville superintendent race in 2019, the time seems right for Russell Dyer to run the town’s school system.

The Tennessee Department of Education released letter grades for schools Thursday. Results for the suburban schools varied.

Collierville has appointed Russell Dyer as its next superintendent. Dyer is the current leader of Cleveland City Schools, but has ties to the suburban district.

Bartlett has announced intentions to annex about 220 acres near Old Brownsville and Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential new industrial site for the suburb.

The switch to video format allowed Johnson to speak about the city from various locations that were points of discussion, including Conger Park, Pidgeon Skate Park and the future Hernando High School.

Collierville is one of 50 venues in the state to be part of the Tennessee Songwriter’s Showcase.

Arlington’s plans for a new Town Hall have shifted from land adjacent to the current offices to a larger site.

“There was that moment where my dad slapped me on the back and said: ‘She’s a beaut, Clark,’” said the mastermind behind the “Christmas mullet.” 

Superintendent Gary Lilly is leaving, so Collierville Schools carried out interviews for a new superintendent Friday.

The Ashmont mixed-use development in Lakeland has moved forward with some amendments, but delays on a proposal for age-restricted multifamily units.

Germantown Municipal School District will charge tuition next academic year for those living outside the suburb who want to attend the system’s schools.

Long after the other Shelby County suburbs broke away from the overall Memphis library system, Bartlett could soon follow the same path.

Some design issues need to be resolved before the item goes before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in January.

“When complete, this will serve as a show piece for our community and the fire department,” Fire Chief John Selberg said.

This year marks Riley Earnest’s third at Desoto Central Elementary School in Southaven, where she teaches fifth-grade science and social studies. 

The City of Bartlett is considering switching management of its branch library, the last of the suburbs in Shelby County still connected to the Memphis Public Libraries.

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton stopped in Collierville to address upcoming initiatives in the next legislative session.

As revenue streams decrease at the Bartlett Recreation Center, the suburb is exploring a public-private partnership to manage the fitness facility.

One board member wants to ensure bonuses are in the budget next year. The board also took an opportunity to honor Superintendent Gary Lilly with a parting gift of $5,000.