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Let the good times roll: Bartlett Bayou Bash returns this weekend

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:50:56 -0500

With Cajun delicacies from crawfish to shrimp, the second-annual Bayou Bash is slated for Saturday in Bartlett with hopes for better weather than the rainy first year.

Fast start propels Bartlett to Class 4A championship

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:39:04 -0500

Axton Perry lead the way with 15 points as the Panthers win the second boys basketball state championship in school history and the first in 25 years.

Bartlett holds off Brentwood to advance to Class 4A semis

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:03:46 -0500

Brentwood is no everyday team and the Bruins gave Bartlett an almighty battle. But the Panthers are headed to the semifinals thanks to a 65-56 victory.

In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:59:23 -0500

For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot.

Challenger emerges for Arlington alderman, while Lakeland sees new face vying for school board

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:38:50 -0500

With the deadline looming on Tuesday, March 10, who is running for August school board races and the Arlington municipal elections?

Former Arlington High standout 'just really wants to win the Super Bowl'

editions@dailymemphian.com (The Associated Press) — Sun, 1 Feb 2026 04:00:14 -0600

Former Arlington High standout Kenneth Walker III is the key to Seattle’s ground game as the Seahawks prepare to play New England in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Suburbs pretreated roads, but still need help from Mother Nature

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:53:54 -0600

Several suburban officials noted they pretreated major roads with a salt and sand mixture. While they continue to treat them, that mixture only works when temperatures are approximately 20 degrees.

Von Trapp bringing 'The Sound of Music' and more to BPACC

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:44:08 -0600

A descendant of the von Trapp family will perform Saturday night at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, including songs from “The Sound of Music.”

School board races to fire up next month

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:58:57 -0600

Memphis-area school board elections will be partisan next year.

Bartlett honors nation's heroes with Veterans Day ceremony

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:59:55 -0600

Air Force Capt. Kenneth Wells was held captive in Vietnam for 466 days. He was honored for his service during the Veterans Day celebration in Bartlett.

Bartlett Fall Festival will be ‘five festivals in one'

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 17:27:53 -0500

Bartlett’s annual Fall Festival this weekend will feature car shows, BBQ contests, art displays, music and other activities.

Bartlett Schools taps Mitchell as new chief financial officer

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 04:00:08 -0500

Bartlett City Schools has selected Lakisha Mitchell as the district’s new chief financial officer.

Bartlett officer injured in fatal shooting of drug suspect

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:20:47 -0500

Authorities were conducting a predawn drug investigation when the suspect was killed and an officer wounded. The officer is in non-critical condition.

Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:04:34 -0500

After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.

Memphis pop-rock duo asks, 'Is Anybody Listening?'

sbennett@dailymemphian.com (Sarai Bennett) — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:00:10 -0500

Sebastian Stephens, 13, and Isabella DeFir, 20, are releasing their first album as indie rock-pop duo Isabella&Sebastian, and they’re set to play at Bartlett Live Music Series.

Your Mom's New Boyfriend is back. And with them, Bartlett's summer music series

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:00:15 -0500

Bartlett’s summer music series kicks off Saturday, July 12, with a band-heavy lineup.

Bartlett firm ‘to work on a bigger scale’ as part of Minnesota company

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:05:35 -0500

Last year Grace Medical expanded and renovated its headquarters at 8500 Wolf Lake Drive, which will now be part of Innovia Medical.

First, Hy-Vee grocery project stalled. Now, it's off the table.

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 18:49:25 -0500

The new plan for the Bartlett site is a mixed-use project with more than 300 apartments.

Bartlett Baby Jack's to close and Goodwill a long shot

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 17:34:18 -0500

The last Baby Jack’s in Bartlett is slated to close, and Goodwill hopes to put a retail and drop-off center on the site.

Tokyo Grill revives 'ugly' building

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:41:45 -0500

The “safety” of Bartlett is part of the appeal of the new location, after owner was shot in the leg at its East Memphis location.