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<strong>Andy Bell uses an Ipad to design a glider in his 8th grade STEM class at West Collierville Middle School on March 6, 2019.&nbsp;The Tennessee Department of Education released district-level data for the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program on Wednesday morning, July 6. </strong>(Daily Memphian file)Update Suburbs

Suburban districts see varied TCAP scores

Suburban districts saw various improvements on TCAP data, released Wednesday. The third-grade retention law remains concerning for education leaders.

By Abigail Warren 39 minutes ago
Subscribers only Business

Office owners in northeast Shelby County hope for market rebound

Office users are trickling back to the market two-plus years after the COVID pandemic and its restrictions.

By Michael Waddell June 27, 2022
Lakeland

Work to begin on second and final phase at Lakeland Town Square

The recently completed $42 million Phase 1 includes 138 flats and 21,200 square feet of commercial space, as well as amenities like a clubhouse and pool for residents.

By Michael Waddell June 27, 2022
Business

Lakeland officials hear what BlueOval City can mean to the area

Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission gets an overview of expected impact of the Haywood County project that is generating 32,900 construction jobs to build the megasite, and about 6,000 net new jobs for the site’s assembly facility, battery plant and recycling facility.

By Michael Waddell June 24, 2022

  • Suburbs

    More candidates enter races in four suburban cities

    Candidates continue to pull petitions to get on the November ballot in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland municipal elections. 

    By Michael Waddell, Abigail Warren June 27, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland school board chairman won’t seek reelection

    “I believe fresh ideas and fresh faces are important. It just feels like the right time for me to move on,” Kevin Floyd said.

    By Michael Waddell June 21, 2022
  • Subscribers only Suburbs

    Suburban mayors voice concerns over MLGW talks

    Leaders of Shelby County’s smaller municipalities eye Memphis Light Gas & Water Division’s discussions to replace Tennessee Valley Authority, and say they’re frustrated by having no input in the discussion.

    By Abigail Warren June 13, 2022
  • Business

    Lakeland board approves Ashmont outline plan

    A change in perception by one Lakeland commissioner has moved the Ashmont project from being in jeopardy to the next phase of consideration.

    By Michael Waddell June 10, 2022
  • Subscribers only Education

    Here’s how suburban school districts plan to expand over summer break

    Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington school districts will take advantage of the empty campuses and work on improvement projects. 

    By Michael Waddell June 06, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Multiple Lake District commercial openings expected by end of year

    Yehuda Netanel updated Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission on the progress of the various pieces of his $400 million development.

    By Michael Waddell May 27, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Prominent Lakeland project vote delayed by town’s BOC

    The $150 million Ashmont project continues to face questions.

    By Michael Waddell May 13, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland mayor decides against reelection bid

    After one term in office, Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham has decided not to seek a second term as the suburb’s top elected official.

    By Michael Waddell May 12, 2022
  • Subscribers only Food

    Former Club Windward staffers start new family ‘Heirloom’

    Sisters-in-law and best friends Brandi Flaig and Jesse Boyd have started their own catering business, something they might not have been able to do before a pandemic-era trend took hold. 

    By Peggy Burch May 11, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland reviews budget, development and names interim city manager

    The Lakeland Board of Commissioners has started the budget review process and maintaining the suburbs’ current $1.04 property tax rate for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

    By Michael Waddell May 06, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland clinic rolls out weight loss, longevity program

    Lakeland-based New Life Medical Clinic has shifted its focus to three new protocols meant to help not only with weight loss, but also focusing on specific nutrition for clients.

    By Michael Waddell May 05, 2022
  • Subscribers only Suburbs

    Superintendents seek balance in weather-related closures

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

    By Abigail Warren April 24, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Lakeland review board moves $150 million Ashmont project forward

    After much discussion and the removal of a convenience store/gas station, a project at Davies Plantation and Canada roads has the endorsement of the Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission.

    By Michael Waddell April 22, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland school board approves growing fiscal budget

    “I’ve reviewed the budget, and I think it is a reasonable and appropriate budget as we approach new territory as we’ve done so many times in this school system in the last nine years,” LSS board chairman Kevin Floyd said.

    By Michael Waddell April 19, 2022
  • Suburbs

    No ethics violation found against Lakeland commissioner

    Mayor Mike Cunningham filed the complaint last Thursday based on comments Wright made in a social media post about a potential 3-2 vote against a proposed development.

    By Michael Waddell April 18, 2022
  • Update Suburbs

    Lakeland mayor files ethics complaint against commissioner

    According to Commissioner Wesley Wright, the complaint centers on something he said on Facebook about the Ashmont mixed-use project.

    By Michael Waddell April 13, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Lakeland city manager resigns

    Lakeland City Manager Shane Horn is moving back to Michigan to be near his family.

    By Michael Waddell April 13, 2022
  • Business

    CycleBar opens at The Lake District

    An Olive Branch couple is opening a pair of fitness-related businesses —CycleBar and StretchLab — in The Lake District, the mixed-use development south of Interstate 40 and Canada Road in Lakeland.

    By Michael Waddell March 29, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Lakeland’s growth is topic of monthly chamber luncheon

    With open areas and a future bright with developments such as Ford’s Blue Oval City, Lakeland leaders want to make sure they are in control of growth.

    By Michael Waddell March 23, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Prominent Lakeland development inches closer to gaining MPC blessing

    A project at Canada and Davies Plantation roads is reaching some of the goals Lakeland officials want for the site, but there are still concerns with the plan for Ashmont.

    By Michael Waddell March 18, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Supply drive for Ukraine kicks off on Friday

    The developer of The Lake District in Lakeland is teaming with the owners of Osaka Japanese Cuisine and Germantown Village Wine and Liquor to collect supplies for Ukrainian citizens.

    By Michael Waddell March 17, 2022
  • Lakeland

    Lakeland Elementary PTA sets fundraising record

    An auction held by parents associated with Lakeland Elementary School raised thousands of dollars for improvements at the suburban school.

    By Michael Waddell March 17, 2022
  • Metro

    Lakeland School System to renovate house into new district admin space

    The Lakeland School System will soon move its offices out of City Hall and occupy a renovated house near the Lakeland Prep campus.

    By Michael Waddell March 12, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Lakeland taking steps to fight crime, improve sewer capacity 

    Lakeland leaders have voted to take over all sewer operations in the suburbs and to buy more Flock Security cameras. 

    By Michael Waddell March 11, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Lakeland moves closer to acquiring remaining Stonebridge sewer assets

    Lakeland wants to purchase the sewer assets in the Stonebridge community so the suburb can continue to separate itself from the Memphis system.

    By Michael Waddell March 05, 2022

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