Based on an idea borne from the pandemic years, Arlington Middle School has opened an outdoor classroom, providing a different learning environment for students.

Stryker Corp. gathered some of its ankle-replacement patients at its Arlington campus to get feedback from those who have benefitted from the procedure.

Future businesses like BlueOval and accompanying industry will provide opportunities for the local workforce, according to an executive with the Greater Memphis Chamber.

Mayor Mike Wissman — alongside 6-year-old “Mayor For a Day” Molly Grace Caldwell — ran a tight ship at Arlington’s annual budget review, keeping the suburb’s property-tax rate at $1.28 for the fourth consecutive year.

While increased interest rates and rising cost of materials have slowed the housing market, things could improve by the end of this year or the first of 2025.

Scott Hauss, a graduate of the University of Memphis, spent more than three decades in senior management in the banking industry and has been involved with ECS for more than 20 years, including serving as a member of the ECS Board of Trustees for 14 years.

The Arlington Planning Commission has endorsed the latest plan for the Hawthorne mixed-use development, sending the proposal to the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

“Mayor Mike Wissman and a couple of town aldermen won their reelection this week even though Arlington voters don’t go to the polls until Aug. 1.”

With the qualifying deadline passing on Thursday, Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman will win his fourth term as mayor since no candidates emerged to challenge him.

With this investment, Arlington Community School has expanded its commitment to fine arts with a new space at its high school.

Plus, a Spa is moving into the Thornwood Development, and Grivet Outdoors secured a distribution center.

There are about 300 acres destined for an industrial development in Arlington. Officials hope to attract industries associated with BlueOval City.

At an Arlington luncheon, MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen discussed plans to modernize and upgrade infrastructure to lower the number of homes and businesses that lose power during storms.

They’re following suit with the City of Memphis, Collierville and Bartlett.

The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several projects that will allow for the development south of Interstate 40.

With Kay Williams deciding not to run again, the Arlington Board of Education will see at least one new member after the August election.

Arlington Alderman Russell Wiseman has chosen not to see reelection, opening the door for at least two candidates to seek the office. Meanwhile, Mayor Mike Wissman says he will run for another term.

Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman cites the town’s continued growth and potential development as BlueOval City continues to influence communities in the area.

The new hotel, the second in Arlington, will open Valentine’s Day at the Interstate 40 and Airline Road interchange.

Arlington High students will soon have a new device to replicate the human anatomy in a virtual platform.

Shelby County’s six suburban school districts and most Memphis-Shelby County Schools will welcome students back to school on Tuesday. Students were last in school on Friday, Jan. 12.

Home sales are down for the third straight year. But with interest rates on the decline, some are hopeful the market stabilizes in 2024.

All six suburban school districts, Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Immaculate Conception Cathedral School made the decision to close schools Monday, Jan. 22. 

Students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the six suburban districts won’t return to school until at least Monday.