-
1 week ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Michael Waddell
City of Memphis
By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian
Updated: May 24, 2025 2:19 PM CT | Published: May 24, 2025 2:19 PM CT
Medals will be sent out for the top times, but the cash prizes will not be given.
Great American River Run
Memphis In May
Weather
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.
-
2 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Michael Waddell
Bartlett
By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian
Updated: May 23, 2025 12:12 PM CT | Published: May 23, 2025 12:12 PM CT
The TBI has released the name of the victim of a Bartlett Police officer-involved shooting Thursday evening.
-
2 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Michael Waddell
Premium
Lakeland
By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian
Published: May 23, 2025 4:00 AM CT
Josh Arnold and Keytonia Arnold own Blue Flame Cigar Lounge & Bar at 8968 U.S. 64 in Lakeland. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Local entrepreneurs Josh and Keytonia Arnold are bringing a Lakeland cigar shop back with a new name and a new look.
-
2 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Michael Waddell
Premium
Bartlett
By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian
Updated: May 20, 2025 1:20 PM CT | Published: May 20, 2025 1:19 PM CT
Developer Keith Grant met with Bartlett residents to talk about a proposed addition to his $200 million Union Depot mixed-use project. (Michael Waddell/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Some Bartlett residents are fuming about the plans for a new development near Stage and U.S. 70, opposing apartments looming over a daycare.
-
2 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Michael Waddell
Premium
Bartlett
By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian
Published: May 19, 2025 6:55 PM CT
Bartlett Police Chief Jeff Cox speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $12 million City of Bartlett Emergency Communications Center at 3736 Appling Road in Bartlett on Monday, May 19, 2025.
-
3 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Michael Waddell
Arlington
By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian
Published: May 13, 2025 7:04 PM CT
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman said many municipalities are considering tax rates over the certified rate, raising property taxes. (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
After a bit of figuring, Arlington is getting closer to setting its property tax rate. Now officials must decide whether ambulance service is covered by a fee or property taxes.
-
3 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Michael Waddell
Premium
Bartlett
By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian
Published: May 12, 2025 6:11 PM CT
Developer Keith Grant gives a presentation about Union Depot on Oct. 9, 2024, at Bank of Bartlett at 6281 Stage Road. (Courtesy Bank of Bartlett)
The potential success of the mixed-use Union Depot project in Bartlett has the developer considering similar work across U.S. 70 near Stage Road.
-
4 weeks ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Michael Waddell
Premium
Lakeland
By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian
Updated: May 09, 2025 12:38 PM CT | Published: May 09, 2025 11:57 AM CT
A heavy equipment operator levels land as construction begins on the Lakeland Meadows subdivision on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 in Lakeland. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Developer Louis Ricci is seeking an amendment to his Lakeland Meadows subdivision, lowering the number of lots in the project north of U.S. 70.
-
1 month ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Michael Waddell
Premium
Bartlett
By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian
Updated: May 08, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: May 08, 2025 4:00 AM CT
Bartlett Mayor David Parsons speaks at a Bank of Bartlett luncheon Jan. 28. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
With Bartlett property values rising dramatically after this year’s reappraisal, officials are grappling with keeping the tax rate as low as possible while maintaining city services and retaining talent.
-
1 month ago | 
dailymemphian.com | Michael Waddell
Premium
Education
By Michael Waddell, Special to The Daily Memphian
Updated: May 07, 2025 6:19 PM CT | Published: May 07, 2025 1:14 PM CT
Families turned out for the grand opening of Lakeland Preparatory High on July 30, 2022. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
As the Lakeland School System continues to grow, so does its annual budget.
