Bailey: It was busy in the ’burbs this week
This past week, Horn Lake held its elections, Bartlett opened a new coffeehouse and a suburb dealt with calls to another big party. Meanwhile, cities are wrapping up the annual budget review.
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June 2025
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Saddle Creek Corp. is closing
Logistics company closing its Bartlett location.
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May 2025
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Newly a Purple Heart City, Bartlett pauses to honor Memorial Day
Bartlett held its annual Memorial Day event with dozens of residents, veterans and their families. During the ceremony, the suburb was officially recognized for its official Purple Heart City status.
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TBI investigating fatal shooting by Bartlett police officer
A Thursday evening confrontation between a person armed with a knife and Bartlett police led to a fatal shooting, officials said.
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April 2025
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Mobile command centers provide on-site emergency service
Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown’s mobile command centers allow them to perform operations on-site at large events or disasters.
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February 2025
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Bartlett passes first reading to change charter and add term limits
After many years of the former mayor and several other elected officials serving 20 years or longer in their positions, Bartlett is looking to implement term limits.
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December 2024
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Louisiana native opens Ragin’ Cajun
“I wanted to create a little neighborhood restaurant you would find in New Orleans or Baton Rouge,” said Mason Jambon.
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Lions Clubs holiday pecans make a big community impact
A holiday tradition as real as Christmas carols, the Lions Club pecans are available around town with the proceeds helping those in need with hearing and vision surgeries.
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November 2024
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Bartlett ‘Buy Local’ market sleighs holiday shopping list
As the holiday season dawns, Bartlett Chamber officials are taking advantage of Small Business Saturday by spotlighting local artists at the Bartlett Holiday Market.
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DA to appeal suspect-release decisions by local judge
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy announced the decision to appeal two decisions by a lower court judge to release multiple-shooting suspects without bond in recent weeks.
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Bartlett Veterans Day event salutes those who served
On a sunny, warm and pleasant day, hundreds of people gathered in Bartlett to honor those who served in the military during the suburb’s annual Veterans Day recognition.
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October 2024
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Bailey: Candidate flaws and other issues arise in suburban races
As the local suburban campaigns wind down, what constitutes a flaw that impacts a voter’s decision to support a candidate?
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Bartlett’s first mixed-use project starts to take shape
Union Depot in Bartlett is set to change the suburb’s landscape while adding residences for the growing city.
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September 2024
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Chipotle in Bartlett closer to beginning construction
Chipotle plans to open at Stage Centre in Bartlett, bringing new life to the shopping district near Stage and Kirby Whitten roads.
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Loflin Yard-type project passes first Bartlett hurdle
Mason Jambon, formerly involved with Loflin Yard, Railgarten, and Bounty on Broad, gets tentative approval for a new residential development at the site of the old Bartlett Nursery.
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Outdoor music venue approved for Bartlett
Ramble On Summer will be located on the site of the former Bartlett Nursery.
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August 2024
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New restaurant brings the bayou to Bartlett
“I’ve grown up cooking Louisiana food my whole life, so it’s second nature to me,” the owner said. “There’s not anything like this in Bartlett or in that area of Shelby County.”
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Ice pop shops to open in Bartlett, Berclair
A lifelong love for sweets is the backbone of 901 Slushies, Ice Cream & Treats, which is opening two locations in the Memphis area to beat the summer heat.
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Suburban ballots firm up after filing deadline
With the passing of Thursday’s qualifying deadline, the races for suburban offices — and who wants the voters’ support — became clearer.
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July 2024
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Chance encounter leads to new Mexican restaurant in Bartlett
The Bartlett space has been home to many businesses over the years; now a longtime restaurant owner and a U.S. Army vet have partnered to open Santa Ana.
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Bartlett YMCA renovations start next month
When the YMCA first partnered with the city, the expectation was that $750,000 in new equipment and upgrades would be provided.
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Despite other hopes, former Abuelo’s in Bartlett demolished for car wash
The freestanding restaurant had sat vacant since the pandemic, but local leaders were disappointed to see the property become a car wash.
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Warren: Knowing what’s on the August ballot
Arlington, Bartlett and Germantown have races specific to their suburbs on the August ballot.
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Three’s a crowd: Field grows in race for Bartlett alderman Position 6
A trio of candidates have emerged in the early stages of the Nov. 5 race for the Position 6 alderman’s seat in Bartlett, with two people challenging the incumbent.
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Bartlett taps former Rhodes College librarian to lead its library
At the meeting announcing Felicia Knox’s appointment, Bartlett also had an announcement from Chief Jeff Cox regarding the launch of Connect Bartlett.
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