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Topic: Bartlett
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June 2024
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Bartlett to explore creation of a renewable natural gas facility
Bartlett is looking into a process that could convert its wastewater into natural gas, a benefit currently lost into the atmosphere.
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Belly Acres coming to Bartlett
The restaurant will open a location in Bartlett as part of a big mixed-use development underway on the former site of the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home.
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Former Bartlett mayor pushes back against comments by alderman
Alderman Kevin Quinn’s comments regarding Bartlett’s previous financial status stirs a response from former Mayor Keith McDonald.
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Candidates begin pulling petitions for November suburban elections
Candidates for suburban races on the Nov. 5 ballot began seeking signatures on the petitions this week to run for office.
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Taking a plunge: Freshwater aquariums dive into Bartlett
His pride and joy is a specially designed tower with 32 separate compartments to hold betta fighting fish, which must be kept isolated from other fish.
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Bartlett approves final readings for budget, tax rate and new fees
Bartlett will maintain its $1.73 property tax rate but raise fees in a couple of categories to balance the fiscal year budget approved this week.
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May 2024
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Bartlett approves special-use permit for new private school
Opponents expressed concern with the location and potential traffic issues associated with a school in the residential neighborhood.
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Communities across Shelby County hold annual Memorial Day ceremonies
Citizens and retired military personnel recognized Monday as Memorial Day, honoring those in the armed forces who gave their lives for this country.
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Bartlett announces first summer concert series
The summer concert series features eight dates from mid-June to late-September at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion at W.J. Freeman Park.
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Three places to catch free concerts in the suburbs
Bands by the Square, blues by the lake and orchestras in at a winery: Two different concert series kick off in Shelby County suburbs, and a “Night of Enchantment” will unfold in Lakeland.
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Bartlett work session offers first glimpse of next fiscal-year budget
Bartlett officials have begun reviewing the Memphis suburb’s annual budget. And while there is no property-tax increase anticipated, there are some fee adjustments under consideration.
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Suburbs considered seceding from Shelby County in 1990
With another Shelby County consolidation government discussion percolating, this is a look back at the suburban municipalities’ most radical chess move to alter the state’s largest county.
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April 2024
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Bartlett City Schools board approves 2024-25 fiscal budget, with a focus on teachers
With help from state funds, Bartlett’s school district will give teachers an increase in pay for the coming fiscal year.
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Tommy’s Burger California Style adds Bartlett location
With a West Coast flavor and a secret sauce, Tommy’s Burger California Style will open its second local restaurant in Bartlett later this month.
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Bartlett approves school use, expansion for churches
Bartlett’s planning commission endorsed a couple of church projects at its meeting this week, including adding a school to Christian Life Church.
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March 2024
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Bartlett YMCA to welcome first new members April 8
There are some minor hiccups regarding the actual first day of the YMCA taking over the Bartlett Recreation Center, but the transition should be completed next month.
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Bartlett firm hosts SBA official as it churns out 1.5 million pairs of eclipse glasses a day
Bartlett’s American Paper Optics is on a mission to bring eye safety to millions of people viewing the April 8 total solar eclipse. Small Business Administration official Isabel Guzman visited the company Wednesday, March 27.
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February 2024
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Loflin Yard, Railgarten partner bringing similar project to Bartlett
“I think it’s going to be a benefit for Bartlett,” the property owner said of the upcoming development on U.S. 70. “I think Bartlett needs something that brings people here.”
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Bartlett mayor talks progress and future in State of the City address
Bartlett Mayor David Parsons cited a number of advancements and benefits to the city over the past year in his State of the City address this week.
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Bartlett approves new appointments and emergency communications system
Mayor David Parsons has reached into the ranks of the Bartlett Police Department for a new city spokesperson, appointing Capt. Todd Halford to the position.
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Bartlett YMCA transition will be complete by April 1
Early last month, the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved shifting the city’s recreation center to the YMCA. The facility at 7700 Flaherty Place has hemorrhaged money in recent years.
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Bartlett finalizes annexation and rezones land for industrial use
Bartlett has annexed two significant tracks just outside the city’s borders with hopes of adding industrial development.
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January 2024
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Area schools to open Tuesday as snow, ice melt
Shelby County’s six suburban school districts and most Memphis-Shelby County Schools will welcome students back to school on Tuesday. Students were last in school on Friday, Jan. 12.
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Shelby County suburban home sales down in 2023
Home sales are down for the third straight year. But with interest rates on the decline, some are hopeful the market stabilizes in 2024.
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