Arlington welcomes 125th anniversary with open doors
Artists Mark and Megan Davey painted the mural in Arlington's Depot Square. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
The Town of Arlington has come a long way since 1900.
Incorporated on Dec. 19 of that year, the town turns 125 on Friday. To mark the occasion, leaders will host a special event at The Crossings Amphitheater in Forrest Street Park adjacent to the town’s historic Depot Square.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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