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Suburban mayors welcome new Memphis mayor-elect
“With this group of mayors, I’ve never been more optimistic about our metro area,” said Shelby County Chamber Alliance and Bank of Bartlett President Harold Byrd.
Michael Waddell
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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Bartlett Bartlett enjoys wave of new commercial activity
Several commercial ventures including Lopez Grill and O’Reilly Auto Parts, are nearing completion in as interest increases in the suburb that’s in commuting distance of BlueOval City.
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Lakeland Lakeland eyes land swap, defers decision on new homes
The Board of Commissioners is considering a land trade with a hotel owner to give the city contiguous property on Huff N Puff Road near the old Econo Lodge site.
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Bartlett Youth Villages begins annual Holiday Heroes drive
Holiday Heroes, the annual drive seeking money and donations for Youth Villages children at Christmas, kicks off this week.
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October 2023
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Lakeland Veterans community center planned in Lakeland
Plans are underway for a potential new community center geared to military veterans, part of the redevelopment at the Lakeland interchange of Interstate 40.
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BartlettDespite break-ins, Bartlett says no to accordion-style security gates
A multitude of break-ins led a Bartlett business to install accordion-style gates to thwart criminals. That put him at odds with city leaders, who say the security measure sends the wrong message.
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Bartlett Bartlett passes first reading of food truck ordinance
With a growing interest in food trucks, Bartlett wants to set some regulations for the restaurants on wheels so they do not — among other things — hurt permanent businesses in the suburb.
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Lakeland Developer envisions village-style neighborhood for Lakeland
With an increase of residents expected to accompany the construction of BlueOval City, higher-density, New Urbanism could help meet the need for housing.
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BartlettExpect tricks (but no treats) this year at ‘Halloween Cove’
Residents of Halloween Cove in Bartlett have decreased in number, and annoyances in recent years have led to them not passing out candy, but they still are celebrating the season.
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Arlington Arlington suggests work session for large, dense residential project
A large residential development south of Interstate 40 in Arlington faced some hard questions leading to a delay in the plan in hopes of resolving the concerns.
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Arlington New state facility for developmentally, intellectually disabled planned
The Arlington Planning Commission gave a unanimous endorsement to a $45 million project that could eventually help people with intellectual disabilities.
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High School Sports Bartlett High achieves Apple Distinguished School distinction
Bartlett High received recognition recently as an Apple Distinguished School for teachings in technology and innovations in learning.
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Arlington Kustoff subs update Arlington Chamber on House speaker race, Israel, Express Lane projects
Rep. David Kustoff was called away to Washington, but state Sen. Brent Taylor filled in for him during the monthly Arlington Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
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Lakeland Lakeland taps new parks and rec director
Patrick O’Mara is leaving the Lakeland parks and recreation director job and heading to Vegas. Andrew Fisher moves into the leadership role.
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Lakeland Lakeland BOC slams door on short-term rentals, considers roundabouts
Lakeland officials have begun the 30-month process to prohibit short-term rentals in the suburb.
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Bartlett Mosque project tabled by Bartlett Planning Commission
A new place of worship for the area’s Islamic community must wait on a traffic study before having a chance of moving forward with the City of Bartlett.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves pay hike for superintendent
Lakeland school Superintendent Ted Horrell was awarded for continuing to advance the suburb’s education system with a raise for the work he has done.
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September 2023
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Lakeland Lakeland agrees to buy Relax Inn, avoiding condemnation
Lakeland has changed directions on the future for the Relax Inn on Canada Road by buying the property instead of going through the condemnation process.
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Bartlett Beautiful weather, big crowds expected at annual Bartlett Festival
With a promise of good weather, the Bartlett Festival welcomes musicians, vendors and those looking for a fun time at this year’s event.
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Lakeland Roman delivers State of the City address at Lakeland chamber luncheon
From the overall look of Canada Road near the Interstate 40 exit to positioning Lakeland for growth in conjunction with Ford’s BlueOval City, Mayor Josh Roman is moving quickly to improve the suburb.
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Bartlett Criswell retires, Bartlett appoints interim parks director
Shan Criswell is retiring as director of Bartlett’s Parks and Recreation Department. Paul Wright was named interim replacement.
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Lakeland Lakeland Prep debuts hands-on career and tech spaces
New equipment provides foundation for new studies at Lakeland Preparatory as the suburb’s new high school continues to add grades and students.
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BartlettSuburban officials cite Shelby crime, debt to justify informal talks of new county
The idea of a new county splitting from Shelby still gets talked about in the suburbs, but the hurdles and the cost of such a move appear difficult to overcome.
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Visual Arts Memphis Comic Expo spotlights comic creators and fans
The two-day event headlined by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman features a stacked guest lineup that would make any comics fan giddy.
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Lakeland Lakeland clamping down on short-term rentals
Complaints about short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods have led Lakeland officials to consider shutting down the rental operations over the next 2 1/2 years.
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