Across the county, Memorial Day ceremonies recognized the sacrifices of those who perished during their times in the armed service.

Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Jeff Mayo received a stellar review on Tuesday, May 24. 

The question arose recently of whether 200 or so homes already occupied and an additional 100 homes planned are in Shelby or Fayette County.

Confusion over the Fayette-Shelby county line raised questions about a candidate’s eligibility and much deeper problems from property taxes to where students attend schools.

The eateries will be a part of Crawford Place commercial subdivision.

The $70 million skilled nursing facility will benefit the estimated 65,000 to 75,000 veterans living in Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties.

Arlington Middle School and Arlington High gain recognition from the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, and teacher Latisha King receives the state’s Excellence in STEM Teaching Award.

In January, the Orgels purchased the 45-acre mixed-use property on Milton Wilson Boulevard from the Bank of Bartlett.

Arlington Community Schools pulls a leader from the Bartlett municipal school district to serve as the new principal for Arlington High.

Arlington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen passed the first of two required readings. 

A question about a census tract has left hundreds of homes in limbo with questions of whether they sit in Arlington or Fayette County.

Weather-related closures are layered decisions for local superintendents as they balance a number of concerns while prioritizing student safety.

After 18 years working in the local restaurant industry, David Hernandez and two partners have opened Ricos Tacos & ‘Ritas in Arlington to bring authentic Mexican food to the growing community. 

Chris Duncan, principal at Arlington High since the suburban school system was formed, is stepping down to move into an administrative role with the district.

A pair of new faces have entered the race for Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board positions in the Aug. 4 town municipal elections.

Steven Smith was previously chairman of the Arlington’s Cemetery Preservation Restoration Committee and serves as president of the town’s Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities.

While Arlington officials extended the gas station moratorium to the end of the year, aldermen started planning for a new Town Hall campus on property purchased a month ago.

Jordan Hinders is challenging incumbent alderman Oscar Brooks for the Position 4 seat later this year.

The Whataburger location in Arlington has received site plan approval from the town’s Planning Commission, moving it closer to construction.

Junior Jaylah Sheree Whittaker and senior Amelia Maria Wood anticipate continuing to write books after their first accomplishments.

“This couldn’t be a more transformative project,” says Aaron Stewart. “The suppliers are already looking. ...”

The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of nearly 16 acres at Airline Road and Village Center Street. The asking price is $2.45 million.

The future of home sales, both existing and new construction looks bright for the three suburbs in Northeast Shelby County.

Three of the Arlington Board of Education members are up for reelection in August, and while all are leaning towards another term, one already has a challenger.

The town’s population has grown from roughly 11,000 residents to close to 15,000, and the fiscal budget has increased from just less than $8 million to $11.4 million for 2021-22.