Arlington
Renovated Arlington Town Hall a welcome sight for staff, officials
In need of more space to provide services in a growing town, Arlington has renovated and expanded the existing Town Hall on Airline Road.
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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SuburbsNortheast Shelby County suburbs ready for winter storm
Arlington and Bartlett officials are preparing for the anticipated winter storm this weekend, running through the checklist of emergency necessities.
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LakelandLakeland might have found a new city manager — and it’s an internal candidate
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners terminated the contract of former City Manager Michael Walker on Nov. 3, citing an “erosion of trust” involving several personnel decisions.
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LakelandLakeland Prep high school has new principal
The middle and high schools are splitting at Lakeland Preparatory next year.
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Lakeland Lakeland earmarks land for new veterans center
Lakeland commissioners have approved the city negotiating with a veterans group to locate a new center south of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.
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LakelandLakeland Prep readies for first robotics competition
Students at Lakeland Prep are preparing for a weekend robotics competition where an outstanding performance could earn them a spot in the state championship next month.
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LakelandAfter a steep drop in 2025, new home starts picking up in Lakeland
Lakeland sees evidence that new home developments could increase in the suburb during 2026.
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BartlettBartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb
After searching in several locations around Shelby County, a Bartlett resident has decided to open his Play It Again Sports location in his hometown.
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Millington$60M renovation will get Memphis raceway firing on all cylinders again
“Buckle up and start your engines, Millington, because it’s go time.”
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MillingtonRundown raceway receiving robust refresh
After years of inactivity, the former Memphis International Raceway is about to get a facelift and a new lease on life.
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ArlingtonArlington approves new pocket neighborhood south of I-40
The homes are expected to appeal to empty nesters.
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SuburbsFrom New Canada Road to The Lake District, 2026 set to be a big build year for Lakeland and Bartlett
Officials in Bartlett and Lakeland have plans for the coming year, some that include the directions for their suburbs, but also whether they intend to seek new terms.
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EducationState’s grades of suburban schools range from A to D
Some suburban districts' grades were low due to Tennessee’s required growth for students with the most need.
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SuburbsWith term limits looming, most suburban incumbents still all-in for 2026 races
Even though we haven’t quite reached 2026 yet, candidates for elections in the Northeast Shelby County suburbs already are making their intentions known with many of the incumbents running again.
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Millington‘Save the Harrold’ campaign reimagines historic Millington building
After years of vacancy and deterioration, Millington has begun renovation of one of its oldest structures – the Harrold Building -- updating and repairing the space that has served as everything from a slaughterhouse to Old Timers Restaurant.
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BartlettFrom The Heights to the ’burbs: Community builder Jared Myers to shape Bartlett’s next chapter
Bartlett has a new economic development manager who took over the role at the first of December and is learning all the key players in the suburb.
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MetroRunners race round-the-clock in the Moccasin 24-Hour Run
Contestants from across the country sprint to Memphis for the event at Shelby Farms Park. Some may catch a few winks, then hit the trail again during the nonstop race.
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Spirit of MemphisStitching love into every seam: Quilt guild’s pillowcases give Youth Villages children something of their own
A local quilting group donates part of their talent to Youth Villages residents, creating pillowcases for the children living in the Bartlett facility.
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Millington Start your engines: Former Memphis Motorsports Park to reopen
The raceway is on the verge of a comeback after the International Hot Rod Association purchased the racetrack between Memphis and Millington.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis Zoo welcomes critically endangered baby orangutan
The delivery took place after months of preparation with the support of the Memphis Zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams.
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SuburbsNew approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Officials in Bartlett and Arlington are hoping to entice developers to breathe life into vacant land and fund critical infrastructure needs.
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ArlingtonArlington welcomes 125th anniversary with open doors
Arlington is celebrating its 125th birthday by looking back at its origins, which includes food trucks, fireworks and a ribbon-cutting for a renovated home that is almost as old as the town.
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SuburbsGrant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts
The Grant family name has become synonymous with homebuilding and development with a number of relatives involved for generations.
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LakelandLake District townhomes moving ahead
“I’ve been involved with The Lake District since 2012 and shepherded a lot of things through this,” a representative for the developer said, adding he could “see this development in my sleep or my nightmares.”
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BartlettNewcomer, incumbents plan runs for Bartlett school board
Three candidates have announced their intentions for the Bartlett City Schools board positions in next year’s municipal elections.
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