Bartlett approves industrial land annexation and rezoning
The Bartlett planning commission endorsed annexation of three parcels off Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential industrial development for BlueOval City suppliers.
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January 2024
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December 2023
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Plan for Hy-Vee grocery store in Bartlett moves forward
The grocery store would be the chain’s first in the Mid-South.
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Bailey: Maybe it’s not Publix, but a new grocer could soon enter the market
Publix brings back fond memories of the beach, Florida and vacations but a new name could bring local competition to Bartlett.
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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.
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November 2023
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Bartlett officially opens New Brownsville Road
It took a quarter of a century, but officials finally opened New Brownsville Road in Bartlett, providing a five-lane road between Austin Peay Highway and Kirby Whitten Road.
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Bartlett OKs food trucks, considers spirited ordinance changes
Bartlett officials will allow food trucks within city limits with some parameters. Plus, a change allowing alcoholic beverages at city facilities heads to a final vote.
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Suburbs flush with sewer treatment approaches
Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs.
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As Memphis sewer cutoff looms, DeSoto faces costly facility upgrades
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Suburban sellers need to ‘stop being greedy’ in current housing market
Interest rates and other factors have led to a slowdown in the Memphis-area housing market. But experts believe the situation is not as troublesome as the Great Recession.
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From Illinois to Guadalcanal to Bartlett: WWII veteran will turn 100 on Dec. 3
His life is a century of travel to spots around the world during a military career that eventually contributed to him landing in Shelby County. It still includes driving himself, golf, church and song.
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Bartlett ‘5 Way’ intersection projects on pause
Another potential project at the infamous five way intersection in Bartlett is delayed as planning commissioners want to see what a traffic study means for the confusion junction.
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Bartlett enjoys wave of new commercial activity
Several commercial ventures including Lopez Grill and O’Reilly Auto Parts, are nearing completion in as interest increases in the suburb that’s in commuting distance of BlueOval City.
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October 2023
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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.
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Bartlett passes first reading of food truck ordinance
With a growing interest in food trucks, Bartlett wants to set some regulations for the restaurants on wheels so they do not — among other things — hurt permanent businesses in the suburb.
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Expect tricks (but no treats) this year at ‘Halloween Cove’
Residents of Halloween Cove in Bartlett have decreased in number, and annoyances in recent years have led to them not passing out candy, but they still are celebrating the season.
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Mosque project tabled by Bartlett Planning Commission
A new place of worship for the area’s Islamic community must wait on a traffic study before having a chance of moving forward with the City of Bartlett.
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September 2023
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Beautiful weather, big crowds expected at annual Bartlett Festival
With a promise of good weather, the Bartlett Festival welcomes musicians, vendors and those looking for a fun time at this year’s event.
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Criswell retires, Bartlett appoints interim parks director
Shan Criswell is retiring as director of Bartlett’s Parks and Recreation Department. Paul Wright was named interim replacement.
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State officials share success stories at Bartlett Chamber luncheon
A trio of elected Republican state leaders highlighted their accomplishments in Nashville and the benefits for their constituents in Shelby County’ suburbs.
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Bartlett rejects car wash, approves LED light conversion
Bartlett aldermen rejected a car wash in the historic district, while approving a $4.3 million contract to convert the suburb’s streetlights to LED.
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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.
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August 2023
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‘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.
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Revive Ketamine and IV Infusion Clinic moves from Arlington to Bartlett
Looking for more space, an IV therapy clinic has relocated from Arlington to Bartlett Station, adding another dimension to the character of this historic district.
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A smashing good time: Bartlett rage room lets guests go wild
A Bartlett business offers an outlet to let out frustrations with baseball bats, sledgehammers and a lot of breakable things.
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Bartlett alderman candidates bring variety of experience
A dozen Bartlett residents would like to serve as an alderman for the suburb, replacing Bobby Simmons who recently retired from the office.
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Bartlett alderman vacancy attracts 12 applicants
A dozen candidates have applied to fill the remainder of the term of term Bobby Simmons, who resigned from the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen for health reasons.
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