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.

Owner of Revive Ketamine Clinic in Arlington says the approach helps patients deal with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and some chronic pain syndromes.

State Sen. Paul Rose wants to make sure that Gov. Bill Lee lives up to his stance that West Tennessee will get its fair share of attention.

In the midst of a pandemic, some suburbs continue to provide services as sales tax income fluctuates and developments remain steady.

The suburb’s first hotel is a key piece for a development south of the Interstate 40 interchange at Airline Road.

Four suburban school districts opened for a new academic year Monday morning like none they have ever encountered.

Carlisle Corp.’s investment to bring Wendy’s to Arlington totaled more than $2 million.

The new Wing Guru in Arlington will be operated by partner franchisee Marcus Baker, owner of three Prosthetic One locations.

During its monthly virtual luncheon Wednesday, July 8, Arlington Chamber of Commerce members got COVID-related updates on school plans for the fall and employer tips for dealing with the pandemic.

Two long-standing Arlington Community Schools administrators are moving into new positions this month, as Tabetha Banks takes over as Arlington Middle School principal and former Principal Dr. Allison Clark moves into the district’s main office as its first chief of human resources.

Arlington Community Schools board members say farewell to retiring superintendent Tammy Mason, who wraps up her tenure at the end of this month.

Anderson Kreis is proof that one person can make a huge impact. The 12-year-0ld from Arlington recently finished his third annual food drive to benefit the Arlington Little Free Pantry, raising more than $2,500 in food and cash donations in a week.

A couple of highly anticipated Arlington commercial projects have received approval from the Arlington Planning Commission.

Congressman said he would not support additional federal unemployment payments, but suggested perhaps a one-time, return-to-work bonus of up to $1,200.

Separate coaches intended to give the Arlington Tigers' programs a chance to thrive.

The final plat for the remaining two phases of the $45 million Arlington Falls planned development was recently approved.

The board also decides to cancel the town’s annual Star-Spangled Spectacular that was slated for June 27.

The church’s Sonshine Learning Center has about 100 children in its day care and child care system, with many more on a waiting list.

Arlington High prepared an elaborate virtual graduation experience over several weeks and more than 90% seniors participated for the event that airs at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21. 

School, hospital and government leaders in northeast suburbs are hopeful businesses will be able to see phase 2 reopenings next week.

The scope of amphitheater seating was scaled back in the design phase, but an open lawn will provide space for visitors to lay out blankets for community events.

Housing inventory and interest rates remain very low in the Memphis MLS, providing plenty of fuel for more new-home construction.