Arlington Chamber celebrates 25-year milestone
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has seen growth in membership and businesses in the 25 years since it started in a home with a staff of two volunteers.
Michael Waddell
Freelance Reporter
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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June 2021
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Business Replica of Hernando DeSoto Bridge might stop traffic, too
The 115-foot copy isn’t cracked like the real bridge, but passersby on U.S. 64 near Arlington are likely to slow down and do a double-take when they see the Hernando DeSoto Bridge on the roof of Caesar’s Wine & Liquor.
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Arlington Arlington approves $11.4 million budget, property tax hike
Arlington has approved an $11.4 million budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.
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Education Arlington school district extends superintendent’s contract
Jeff Mayo was rewarded with a raise, bonus and contract extension for his leadership of the district during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Health Care Second Arlington pediatric clinic opens July 1
Dr. Lisa Powell will provide care for children in the growing northeast Shelby County town.
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Business Lakeland names new member to planning board
After welcoming new member Brian Sullivan, the Lakeland planning commission approves businesses and discusses new regulations.
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On the Record Summer learning-loss camps offer kids fun ways to catch up
Summer program offers more enjoyable ways for Arlington and Lakeland students to keep pace or catch up on studies after a tough academic year.
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Lakeland Lakeland unveils first draft of new athletic park master plan
The initial draft of a 100-acre park master plan in Lakeland addresses several of the amenities residents addressed in a survey, but also includes needed baseball and softball fields.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves budget, drops property tax rate to $1.04
Lakeland settled on a $1.04 property tax rate to fund its $100.5 million budget. Increased sales tax revenues helped offset the suburb’s spending.
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Business Collierville business owners expanding brands to Lakeland Town Square
Rick and Brenda Frembgen are bringing Carrington Oaks Coffeehouse and Floral, along with their newest franchise — The Exercise Coach — to Phase 1 at the $70 million mixed-use project on U.S. 70 at Seed Tick Road.
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Arlington Arlington sets $1.28 property tax rate on first reading
Arlington officials approved the initial proposal of a $1.28 property tax rate. Meanwhile, an emergency department and a veterans home also were approved.
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Business Lakeland approves TIF amendment for Lakeland Town Square
Lakeland’s Economic Development Commission/Industrial Development Board granted Lakeland Town Square additional TIF funding Thursday night for Phase 2 of the mixed-use project’s infrastructure expenses.
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Arlington Veterans help drive home the meaning of Memorial Day
A pair of World War II veterans reminded a crowd of more than 100 what makes Memorial Day special during an annual service at Arlington Cemetery Monday, May 31.
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Arlington ACS feeding students this summer with curbside pickup program
The program started after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this year the extension of waivers allowing children to continue receiving nutritious meals after schools let out for the summer.
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May 2021
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Business Lakeland planning/design review secretary resigns; ‘pretty sexy’ gas station gets nod
Lakeland officials recommended approval of a new convenience store/gas station at Lakeland Town Square, while Clint Starnes stepped aside from the suburb planning commission because of personal and scheduling conflicts.
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Business Margaritas among first tenants announced for Lakeland Town Square
Margaritas Mexican Grill & Bar is among the first commercial tenants announced for Lakeland Town Square with an opening date for the restaurant sometime around the first of the year.
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Lakeland Lakeland officials embarrassed by planning board absences
A failure of Lakeland planning and design review commission citizen members to attend recent meetings has led to cancellations and frustration from elected officials.
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Real Estate Pinnacle Awards recognize top commercial real estate professionals
A who’s who of the top local commercial real estate professionals gathered Downtown for the 20th annual Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) Pinnacle Awards.
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Education Arlington school board grades superintendent’s first year
The Arlington school board gave Superintendent Jeff Mayo high marks for his inaugural year leading the suburban district.
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Arlington Arlington planners approves Baptist, West TN Veterans Home plans
The Arlington Planning Commission unanimously approved the initial plans for two major medical projects — the Baptist freestanding emergency department and the West Tennessee Veterans Home.
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Business First wave of retail to open by fall at The Lake District
The first tenants of the 160-acre mixed-use development in Lakeland should begin moving in toward the end of the year, some of them in Phase 1 available for holiday shoppers.
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Music Brian Johnson Band opens Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series
A nice crowd gathered on a nice evening to open Arlington’s Music on the Square concert series, featuring the Brian Johnson Band.
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Arlington History’s at the heart of S.Y. Wilson and Co. in Arlington
For more than a century, S.Y. Wilson and Co. has served as an anchor for Arlington’s Depot Square. But the sales approach has been updated with new owners.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves first reading of 2021-22 fiscal budget, property tax rate
Lakeland officials began their review of the annual budget and property tax rate, approving the ordinances on first reading.
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Arlington Arlington continues to grow during a year of pandemic challenges
Despite a tough year of uncertainties, Arlington is still adding businesses, industry and population
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