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Bartlett High debuts new covered outdoor practice facility
Bartlett christened its new outdoor athletic facility, which is designed to provide some relief during hot summer months.
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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Business Arlington company wants to expand property
Rich Products Corp. wants to expand its wastewater capabilities at the plant on Jetway Drive in Arlington in hopes of lessening the pressure on the town’s treatment.
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BusinessGallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
The new Gallaway exit on Interstate 40 should have a different look and a lot of gas pumps in the coming year as Buc-ee’s construction continues along with a Love’s Travel Stop.
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Lakeland Lakeland moves to hinder unwanted growth along city’s main roads
Lakeland officials continue to look at plans to limit types of commercial development along major thoroughfares like U.S. 70 and Canada Road.
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ArlingtonArlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
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MillingtonNew stores and development signify a growing Millington
A new Academy Sports in Millington is part of a stream of businesses coming to the North Shelby County suburb.
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SuburbsHistoric Brunswick building gets new life as Brunswick Rail Yard restaurant
The building, owned by the same family since 1918, will have three boxcar-style kitchens, a bar, a stage and a planned video game room.
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MillingtonMillington expands mental health services
The City of Millington is partnering with Alliance Healthcare to address mental health issues, a problem that has risen after several teen suicides at the city’s high school.
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ArlingtonNew Arlington walking trail takes visitors through 125 years of town history
Interpretive markers and QR codes share photos, stories and narrated history about the town’s railroad and farming roots.
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BartlettBartlett commission favors next phase of Union Depot, frowns on new homes
The Union Depot development continues to move forward, but the Guffin Estates residential development hits a snag before the Planning Commission because of the size of lots.
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LakelandLakeland school district stands against possible open-enrollment legislation
Lakeland school leaders are voicing their opposition to open enrollment and making sure district and city employees can still send their kids to the suburban system.
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MillingtonMemphis Motorsports Park back on auction block
The hopes of resurrecting Memphis Motorsports Park drove into the ditch, as the former auto racing venue south of Millington is back on the market.
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MillingtonMillington recommends candidate for police chief
After a search to replace Chief Chris Stokes, Millington has chosen a former deputy chief with the Memphis Police Department.
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SuburbsBrunswick’s railyard ties continue to shape community today
Once a bustling railway depot, today the quiet community tucked just outside of Bartlett and Lakeland is still home to a resilient commercial district.
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BartlettBartlett names Oct. 13 for ‘Greybeard’ Sanders, advances Innovation Park
The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen honors 91-year-old Appalachian Trail record holder and approves $131,479 for Innovation Park.
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BartlettNew bites and old sites: How Bartlett’s restaurant scene is changing
That restaurant landscape in Bartlett includes some that are opening, some that have closed, some that are renovated and some that are victims of vandalism.
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BartlettBartlett alderman candidates face off at public forum
The candidates for the three Bartlett alderman races on the November ballot, made their case for election during a forum Friday night.
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LakelandMcCarter withdraws from Lakeland forum hours before scheduled start
Lakeland mayoral hopeful Connie McCarter withdrew from a Monday night candidates forum saying she saw no benefit to her campaign to appear.
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BartlettThreadgill to retire from Bartlett Chamber early next year
After leading the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades, John Threadgill is retiring at the end of January as the group’s president.
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Food NewsCulver’s coming to Memphis area
Culver’s, the chain that features ButterBurgers, cheese curds and frozen custard, will open it first location in the Greater Memphis area.
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MillingtonMillington to roll out rideshare program by Thanksgiving
Millington is partnering with several other entities to provide a rideshare program in the suburb with hopes to have it in operation by Thanksgiving.
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BartlettBartlett opens its first fully inclusive playground
Renovations to Shadowlawn Park in Bartlett have not only updated the facilities, but also made it more inclusive to children.
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LakelandLakeland chooses houses over commercial in rezoning vote
Before the vote, some Lakeland residents voiced concerns about rezoning the area.
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LakelandLakeland hosts candidate forum despite 2 no-shows
A Lakeland candidates forum turned into questions exclusively for incumbent mayor Josh Roman after his opponent chose not to attend.
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