With Arlington approaching the population that would allow a second liquor store, officials consider increasing the number of residents before the second store can open.

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

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.

After a semester of dealing with students during a pandemic, Arlington and Lakeland school officials hope they have enough experience to simplify things in the spring semester.

Arlington Community Schools has launched a new program called Closegap to assist students who are dealing with emotional and mental health problems.

As part of the growing success to its wrestling program, Arlington High School will start construction on a $3.9 million, 14,500-square-foot facility for the school’s mat grapplers.

Arlington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen sent a letter to the Shelby County Health Department stating the “Safer at Home” order was not necessary and data does not support the decision.

After a five-year tenure in the Arlington Community Schools administrative offices, Tonya Hawkins is returning the Arlington Elementary, this time, leading the school as its new principal.

Shepherd’s Haven offers a special collection of merchandise for people in the Arlington community searching for a last-minute specially made gift.

Creekside Homes is becoming a major player in Arlington subdivision project with several developments in various stages of construction.

The Arlington Planning Commission endorsed several projects at its Monday meeting, a sign of how development – commercial and residential – in the town continues to advance.

Gary Rapp Jr. is developing a four-bay center on Airline Road, including one bay where he will operate a new deli.

Jeff Mayo took over in the middle of a pandemic to steer the Arlington Community Schools. Now, he is preparing for his second semester at the helm.

With a larger new building on Airline Road, Arlington Animal Clinic is expanding its practice under Dr. Monica Schoknecht.

With plans for a branch in Arlington, The Bank of Fayette County is increasing its footprint in Shelby County, with more locations expected.

Pricing is up across the board, partially due to a nationwide lumber shortage, and demand for homes in the suburb has stayed strong. The supply of homes for sale still hovers at all-time lows.

A 17-year-old senior at St. Benedict is expanding her contemporary women’s clothing business as Linen Rose opens its first permanent location in Arlington.

Arlington High unveils a new $4 million indoor athletic practice facility, providing several of its sports an advantage on the competition.

Arlington-based MicroPort looks to move into the global market in handling knee and hip replacements as the company pursues a new business strategy.

Arlington officials approve a new residential development near Donelson Elementary and rezone a property on the south end of town.

The wait continues for construction of the West Tennessee Veterans’ Home in Arlington as federal funds for the project remain in limbo.

The new Arlington Parks and Recreation director served in the U.S. Marines, has a degree in exercise science and has experience in management at FedEx and in golf course operation. 

The Arlington and Collierville school systems are using a similar mix of hybrid online and in person classes along with virtual options for elementary school students. The superintendents of the two suburban systems talked on “Behind The Headlines” about prospects for more change.

Posh Lighting, which started in Jackson, Tennessee and expanded in that city has moved into the Memphis market with a new store in Arlington.

Arlington’s second fire station, meant to open in November or December 2020, won’t be finished until early 2021. For now, the main fire station is overflowing with personnel.