There are 83 article(s) tagged Bartlett:

• April 2020

  • Suburban chambers open, ready to help local businesses

    The Chamber of Commerce organizations in each of Shelby County's suburban municipalities are focused on helping members weather the storm during the coronavirus pandemic.

    By Michael Waddell 18 hours ago

• March 2020

  • Germantown addresses layoffs, other suburbs make minor adjustments

    Germantown addressed letting go 209 employees due to the burden it would cause on the general fund. However, other suburbs have not made drastic changes yet.

    By Abigail Warren March 31, 2020

  • Race is on to fill empty real estate along U.S. 64/Stage Road corridor

    With a number of large commercial spaces sitting open along the busy U.S. 64/Stage Road corridor in Bartlett and the Wolfchase area, and new commercial development underway at the southwest corner of Stage and Germantown Road, the race is on as property representatives search for the right fit for those empty spaces.

    By Michael Waddell March 29, 2020

  • Hive mentality: Bee 901 Co. using proceeds from honey to change lives

    "The 901 is like a beehive, and we’re all playing our small part. We’re doing what we can, and look at what we can produce.”

    By Michael Waddell March 25, 2020

  • Municipalities, health department issuing Safer at Home Orders

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said Monday he and municipal mayors are issuing Safer at Home orders and closing non-essential businesses.

    By Abigail Warren March 23, 2020

  • Bartlett chamber hits 40-year milestone

    The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, a period during which the city has brought in major corporations and jobs along with cultivating a thriving small business and entrepreneurial environment.

    By Michael Waddell March 23, 2020

  • Cafeteria and auditorium among newest Bartlett High additions

    Renovations at Bartlett High School are progressing with the recent opening of a new cafeteria and other upgrades to come. 

    By Michael Waddell March 04, 2020

• February 2020

  • Tops Bar-B-Q to open new Bartlett location this summer

    Tops Bar-B-Q is preparing to expand with a new Bartlett location. 

    By Michael Waddell February 28, 2020

  • Developers battle poor weather to bring new homes to Bartlett, Lakeland

    “The beginning of this year’s not starting out great at all,” said one developer. 

    By Michael Waddell February 25, 2020

  • Opposition grows toward new postal cluster mailbox requirements

    Suburban cities are opposing new Postal guidelines requiring cluster mailboxes. U.S. Rep. David Kustoff is co-sponsoring a bill that would not allow the Postal Service to require the measure retroactively. 

    By Abigail Warren February 23, 2020

  • Couple’s lifetime of love woven through fabric

    A business lifetime together defines this couple’s love as they make the move from Bartlett to Collierville.

    By Abigail Warren February 14, 2020

  • What’s coming for Bartlett in 2020? Here’s the forecast

    Bartlett mayor outlines growth but cites challenges of lower revenue.

    By Michael Waddell February 11, 2020

  • Pinnacle, Patriot banks adding suburban locations

    Two banks, Patriot and Pinnacle, are expanding their Shelby County footprint with branches in Arlington and Bartlett. 

    By Michael Waddell February 08, 2020

  • Suburban cities say there’s room for growth through the U.S. 70 corridor

    Suburban cities are seeing some development along the U.S. 70 corridor, but they're hoping for more as the year progresses.

    By Michael Waddell February 07, 2020

• January 2020

  • Doing that voodoo they do: Voodoo Cafe opens first brick-and-mortar in Bartlett

    Entrepreneurs Faith and Mark Lansdon, owners of the Voodoo Café Food Truck, are bringing a little bit of New Orleans to the Bartlett area with a brick-and-mortar store.

    By Michael Waddell January 22, 2020

  • Suburbs see fewer residential sales in 2019

    Shelby County's suburban cities and towns have recorded fewer home sales in 2019's sellers' market, although Millington and Lakeland could beat last year's sale numbers.

    By Abigail Warren January 02, 2020

  • Bartlett Nutrition opens first commercial shop, eyes growth

    After running an online business for the past several years as a wellness coach, entrepreneur Natalia Baldizon is expanding with her first brick-and-mortar location.

    By Michael Waddell January 01, 2020

• December 2019

  • Bartlett Christmas parade an event without barriers

    With no barricades in sight, the line between participant and pedestrian was virtually non-existent during Bartlett's annual Christmas parade.

    By Jared Boyd December 07, 2019

  • Youth Villages to hire 200 for expanded Bill’s Place on Bartlett campus

    Youth Villages is adding 200 staff members at its Bartlett campus in connection with a $22 million expansion of the nonprofit organization's intensive treatment center.

    By Michael Waddell December 06, 2019

• November 2019

  • Bartlett’s Candy Cane Business Run to highlight area’s small businesses

    The inaugural Candy Cane Business Run this weekend will kick off the holiday season in Bartlett while drawing attention to local businesses.

    By Michael Waddell November 29, 2019

  • Sun shines over Celebrate Shelby

    Shelby County residents headed to Shelby Farms on Sunday for the Celebrate Shelby family event to salute the county's bicentennial.

    By Linda A. Moore November 25, 2019

  • Multiple greenway projects slated for next year

    The next piece of Bartlett’s master plan to enhance the city’s connectivity is headed toward construction starting early next year. It’s one of several greenway projects preparing to move forward next year. 

    By Michael Waddell November 23, 2019

  • It’s time to celebrate Shelby County’s 200th birthday

    Shelby County is set to celebrate its 200th birthday with fun and fireworks at a free event Sunday.

    By Linda A. Moore November 22, 2019

  • Community growth, auto accidents prompt big suburban road projects

    Major road projects are planned for Lakeland, Arlington and Bartlett over the next two years, most of them coming in response to accidents in treacherous areas as well as strong community growth over the past decade.

    By Michael Waddell November 17, 2019

  • Bartlett infill project to expand office, warehouse space

    Infill development activity is expected to get underway in the Bartlett Station area after the start of next year, as developer and building owner Charlie Hunter expands his Ferguson-Davis office and industrial property at 5786 Ferguson Road.

    By Michael Waddell November 16, 2019