Bartlett High is getting a new outdoor practice facility
Bartlett City Schools Superintendent David Stephens speaks at a Bank of Bartlett luncheon Jan. 28. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
A new multimillion dollar covered outdoor athletic practice field is in the works for Bartlett High, Superintendent David Stephens announced Tuesday, Jan. 28.
The facility was the highlight during Stephens’ speech to the Community Leaders luncheon at the Bank of Bartlett headquarters at 6281 Stage Road. The luncheon was the latest in a series hosted by the bank showcasing local leaders.
Stephens, head of Bartlett City Schools since its inception, reminisced about the $70 million renovation of Bartlett High and the conversion and renovation of the former Shadowlawn Middle into the Bartlett Ninth Grade Academy.
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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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