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Lakeland board talks change in government

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 14:32:10 -0500

Lakeland officials also discussed a way to keep wine sales out of future convenience stores.

Visible Music College plans move to Millington

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 04:00:06 -0500

The Visible Music College will move from its Downtown location on Madison Avenue to a Millington location later this year.

Arlington mayor claims misunderstanding in citation on shoplifting

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:38:28 -0500

The misdemeanor incident happened after Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was shopping for clothes.

Dumpster deep dive: How each suburb handles sanitation

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:14 -0500

Some suburbs contract out while others provide their own services. They don’t all provide the same options, and the prices residents pay also differ.

Lakeland moves to ban tobacco and vape products in age-restricted venues

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:07 -0500

Lakeland’s new ordinance, which would directly place a restriction on smoking and vaping in venues for customers older than 21, passed unanimously on first reading.

New developer revives long-stalled Lake District townhouses

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:17:59 -0500

A new developer plans to deliver on more than 100 townhouses for The Lake District, bringing progress to Lakeland’s mixed-use development after bankruptcy and foreclosure.

Lakeland mulls change in government

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:50:24 -0500

As Lakeland grows, Commissioner Connie McCarter is suggesting that a change in government with district representation might better serve citizens.

Lakeland commissioner wants change in suburb's form of government

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:09 -0500

Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter wants to discuss a change to the city’s form of government, but as of Wednesday afternoon, she was not discussing any specifics.

Hilton-branded hotel planned for Lakeland's The Lake District

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:10 -0500

Three years after bankruptcy, “we’re starting to see movement in that development again,” Lakeland Planning Director Paul Luker said.

A place where the game never ends opens in Bartlett

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:19:10 -0500

Garrison Gaming Hub is the latest such business to open in the Bartlett area, with extended hours for those interested in the hobby.

Bartlett City Schools unveils plans to replace deteriorating Altruria Elementary

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:38:03 -0500

The elementary school was built in 1976 and has more than $6 million in deferred maintenance.

In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:59:23 -0500

For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.

Building connections: Bartlett hosts 28th annual Business, Health and Home Expo

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:54:16 -0500

The annual Bartlett business expo provides an opportunity for local companies dealing in everything from health care to meals to bookkeeping to promote their services.

Challenger emerges for Arlington alderman, while Lakeland sees new face vying for school board

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:38:50 -0500

With the deadline looming on Tuesday, March 10, who is running for August school board races and the Arlington municipal elections?

New Altruria Elementary planned as Bartlett rejects costly renovation

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 06:50:15 -0500

Altruria Elementary is showing the wear-and-tear of its age leading Bartlett City Schools to plan a new school building behind the existing structure.

Pair preserve Memphis parks' past, from kiddie trains to Elvis' Pippin car

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sun, 8 Mar 2026 10:57:01 -0500

Take a wild ride down memory lane with former Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham and his brother, Bill, and who share a fondness for old times at the fairgrounds and Libertyland.

Bartlett mayor goes 'back to the '80s' for annual State of the City address

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:14:26 -0600

With a 1980s theme as the foundation, Bartlett Mayor David Parsons highlighted the brightness of the suburb’s future, donning a pair of shades to emphasize the point.

Millington hopes to break ground on Lone Sailor monument by July 4

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 04:00:09 -0600

There are 19 Lone Sailor monuments around the world in places like Normandy, France, Guam and Pearl Harbor. Millington would like to be the 20th.

Arlington slaps moratorium on vape shops, approves beer, liquor ordinances

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:56:21 -0600

New ordinances have eliminated vape shops in Arlington for the next year and clarified some of the rules for a second liquor store in the town.

Lakeland appoints city manager

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 15:54:15 -0600

Emily Harrell replaces former City Manager Michael Walker who was terminated by the board on Nov. 3 for “erosion of trust” involving several personnel decisions.