There are 39 article(s) tagged David Reaves:

• January 2024

  • Bartlett taps YMCA to manage its rec center

    On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a public hearing and voted 5-1 in favor of the YMCA managing the facility, which has always been run by the city.

    By Michael Waddell January 10, 2024

• December 2023

  • Bartlett considers YMCA to manage recreation center

    As revenue streams decrease at the Bartlett Recreation Center, the suburb is exploring a public-private partnership to manage the fitness facility.

    By Michael Waddell December 13, 2023

  • Hy-Vee grocery store chain eyeing Bartlett location

    Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery chain is expanding into the South and has an application for a new store in Bartlett.

    By Michael Waddell December 05, 2023

• October 2023

  • Despite break-ins, Bartlett says no to accordion-style security gates

    A multitude of break-ins led a Bartlett business to install accordion-style gates to thwart criminals. That put him at odds with city leaders, who say the security measure sends the wrong message.

    By Michael Waddell October 25, 2023

• September 2023

  • Suburban officials cite Shelby crime, debt to justify informal talks of new county

    The idea of a new county splitting from Shelby still gets talked about in the suburbs, but the hurdles and the cost of such a move appear difficult to overcome.

    By Michael Waddell September 25, 2023

  • Some Bartlett officials revisit idea of utility collective for suburbs

    Bartlett Alderman Kevin Quinn cites the lack of a Bartlett voice on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water board or any say in how the utility company functions. 

    By Michael Waddell September 11, 2023

• August 2023

  • ‘Chef Mo’ ready for new role as Bartlett alderwoman

    Monique Williams, known as Chef Mo, has added the name of alderwoman to her resume while becoming a historical appointment in Bartlett.

    By Michael Waddell August 28, 2023

• April 2023

  • Bartlett students shine at ‘friend-raiser’

    The Bartlett Education Foundation spotlights the suburb’s high schoolers in a fundraiser focused on student achievements.

    By Michael Waddell April 16, 2023

• November 2022

  • Bartlett has new mayor and three new aldermen

    David Parsons wins Bartlett mayoral election to replace long-time Mayor A. Keith McDonald, who is retiring.

    By Michael Waddell November 09, 2022

• October 2022

  • Bartlett alderman candidates pitch their platforms to voters

    On Monday, Oct. 3, nine Bartlett alderman candidates took advantage of the chance to tell voters why they should choose them in the three separate races on the Nov. 8 elections.

    By Michael Waddell October 04, 2022

• May 2022

  • Retired Memphis fire captain enters Bartlett alderman race

    Brad King is the latest candidate to announce for one of four seats on the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen this November.

    By Michael Waddell May 31, 2022

• April 2022

  • Bartlett uses incentives to help businesses, developers

    Businesses in Bartlett Station are eligible for incentives to maintain the character and look of the historic district near the suburb’s western gateway.

    By Michael Waddell April 10, 2022

• February 2022

  • Former SCS board member announces run for Bartlett alderman seat

    Reaves announced this past weekend that he will seek the suburb’s Position 3 seat held by David Parsons. Parsons has announced he will run for mayor rather than seek another term as alderman.

    By Michael Waddell February 01, 2022

• December 2021

  • Two well-known Bartlett restaurants receive beer permits

    Beer permits are issued through the city, while liquor and wine permits come from the state.

    By Michael Waddell December 08, 2021