There are 37 article(s) tagged Suburbs:

• August 2021

  • Some suburban districts show highest proficiency rates in Tennessee

    Five of the Shelby County suburban districts saw some of the top achievements in results for TCAP, the state-mandated testing.

    By Abigail Warren August 13, 2021

  • Bartlett police, fire and ambulance employees to get salary increase

    The vote on the resolution was unanimous. Bartlett officials hope this will keep the salaries and benefits more in line with nearby municipal governments.

    By Omer Yusuf August 10, 2021

  • Renovated Bartlett High creates excitement for the suburb

    The last major construction project at the school was more than 40 years ago.

    By Omer Yusuf August 05, 2021

• June 2021

  • Bartlett passes $180.9M budget, increases property tax

    The new tax rate of $1.75 per $100 of assessed value is an increase over the certified tax rate of $1.51 set following reappraisal. The certified rate accounts for the increase in property values seen in this year’s reappraisal of property for tax purposes.

    By Omer Yusuf June 28, 2021

  • Pickleball players rejoice at new outdoor Bartlett courts

    Pickleball, invented in 1965, is a paddle sport that combines aspects of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. A pickleball court is 20-by-44 feet, similar to a badminton court and often played in either singles or doubles matches.

    By Omer Yusuf June 25, 2021

  • Public hearing delayed on possible Bartlett tax hike

    The public hearing on the potential property tax increase was delayed Tuesday because of a scheduling notification problem. 

    By Omer Yusuf June 08, 2021

• January 2021

  • Opinion: Suburbs deserve vaccine locations too

    Each time the Shelby County Health Department announces more locations for vaccination distribution, suburban spots are excluded.

    By Clay Bailey January 07, 2021

• December 2020

  • Bartlett limits City Hall and Annex access to appointment only

    Following the latest surge of coronavirus cases in Shelby County, the city of Bartlett is limiting its City Hall and Annex access to appointment only as of Wednesday.

    By Omer Yusuf December 03, 2020

  • Even in 2020, the Bartlett Christmas parade is still a go

    The parade is taking place at W.J. Freeman Park at 2629 Bartlett Blvd. from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. That’s not Stage Road, where the city hosted parade onlookers for years.

    By Omer Yusuf December 02, 2020

• November 2020

  • Bartlett’s newest alderman feels relief after race is certified

    Kevin Quinn, Bartlett’s newest alderman, was the only challenger to run against an incumbent on the legislative body in Bartlett this election cycle.

    By Omer Yusuf November 28, 2020

• October 2020

  • Suburbs fueling local surge; task force pushes for statewide mask mandate

    Data shows transmission happening in suburbs where athletic events are frequent and masks are fewer. 

    By Jane Roberts October 27, 2020

• September 2020

  • County to review suburban relief

    Shelby County commissioners will consider distributing $3.4 million for the local suburbs in their meeting Monday.

    By Abigail Warren September 09, 2020