Opinion: Dorothy, this isn’t Arlington anymore
With a short drive time to the proposed Ford Motor Co. campus, suburbs like Arlington and Lakeland are at a crossroads of how to address possible growth.
Topic: Town of Arlington
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September 2021
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Arlington approves site plan for town’s second hotel
With construction already underway on the first hotel in Arlington, the town’s Planning Commission is reviewing plans for a second inn.
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Arlington amends planned development ordinance
In an effort to encourage more senior housing in Arlington, the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen adjusted some of the language in its zoning regulations.
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August 2021
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Arlington kids boutique enjoys rapid growth
With a growing demand in children’s clothes, an Arlington couple has used the formula for a growing business off the town’s Depot Square.
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Tradition lives on at Arlington’s barber shop on the Square
Shelly Pilkington is the owner of a barber shop in Arlington’s Depot Square, maintaining an old-school approach to cutting hair, trimming beards and shaving chins.
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Arlington Planning Commission advances Veterans Home, other projects
Several developments in Arlington — including the West Tennessee Veterans Home — received their latest approval from the town’s Planning Commission.
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Arlington BMA approves emergency funds for bridge repairs
Emergency funds were used to repair a bridge on Chester Street in Arlington damaged by decades of erosion at the pillars.
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July 2021
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Stryker unveils name change after buying Wright Medical
Stryker won’t say anything officially, but the medical device company has rebranded Wright Medical after purchasing its competitor last fall, including its location in Arlington.
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June 2021
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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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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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May 2021
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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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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 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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Arlington OKs extended bike and pedestrian path, eyes new welcome signs
Arlington is considering inclusion of welcome signs at entrances to the town on main roads – signs that tend to get removed after plans in the budget each year.
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Arlington approves first reading of town’s FY22 budget
Arlington officials approved the new fiscal year budget on first reading, increasing the amount by $1.3 million. The property tax rate will be decided late next month.
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April 2021
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New Crye-Leike strip center planned for Arlington
With continued growth in Arlington and northeast Shelby County, Crye-Leike plans a strip center on Airline Road near Arlington High.
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Arlington reaches priority status for veterans home
The long-awaited West Tennessee Veterans Home in Arlington has moved onto the priority list, a step closer to reality.
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March 2021
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Arlington housing boom, commercial growth fuel Goodwin Homes’ success
With generations of work as a foundation and decades of experience in the homebuilding business, David Goodwin Jr. is setting the residential landscape in Arlington.
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Arlington PC approves Providence Place amendment
Revisions made to Providence Place in Arlington receive endorsement from the town’s Planning Commission, bringing the project more in line with today’s commercial market.
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Arlington aldermen say they need more bodies before more spirits
Arlington officials increased the population threshold for opening a second liquor store in the town by amending the town code.
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February 2021
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Baptist eyes summer construction start for new Arlington ER
The freestanding location will feature eight patient rooms; CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound imaging technology; physician offices and a helipad.
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Arlington ponders liquor store limitations based on population
With Arlington approaching the population that would allow a second liquor store, officials consider increasing the number of residents before the second store can open.
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January 2021
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Almost ready to-go: Arlington commission approves changes to proposed Starbucks
Starbucks wanted to amend the site plan because mobile ordering has changed the way its industry operates.
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December 2020
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Spreading Christmas cheer: Shepherd’s Haven caroling, making gifts for the holidays
Shepherd’s Haven offers a special collection of merchandise for people in the Arlington community searching for a last-minute specially made gift.
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Creekside Homes enjoying big year for home sales in Arlington
Creekside Homes is becoming a major player in Arlington subdivision project with several developments in various stages of construction.
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