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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September 2023
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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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July 2023
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Bartlett honors outgoing Alderman Bobby Simmons
Simmons, a former Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy for 35 years, ran unopposed in 2020 to win his fifth term as alderman.
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800K outages in 18 months: MLGW years behind on upkeep and upgrades
“In some cases, we’re seven, eight, nine years behind. We have got to get back on schedule, and we will. The City Council has already approved this. My board has already approved this,” MLGW’s CEO said.
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New car wash planned next to existing car wash
The Bartlett Municipal Planning Commission recommended a special use permit for a new Glide Xpress Car Wash at 5905 Stage Road.
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The plot thickets: Officials oppose Bartlett tree-trimming allegation
Former Bartlett Mayor A. Keith McDonald and MLGW head Doug McGowen dispel an allegation that McDonald’s 2014 stance on tree-trimming practices contributed to recent storm damage in the suburb.
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Bluff City Pickleball coming to former Malco theater in Bartlett
Bartlett will soon become the next suburb with a pickleball facility as a private entity is converting the former Malco movie theater on Bartlett Boulevard.
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Bartlett summer internships offer real-world experience
Four Bartlett High students are learning about some of the suburb’s inner workings during summer internships with the city.
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Power problems continue to plague some in the Memphis suburbs
Some suburban residents are still dealing with power issues related to the devastating June 25 storm this holiday weekend, including some who already endured a week without electricity.
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Hardest hit suburbs struggle with storm damage
The hard-hit suburbs of Northeast Shelby County are still dealing with power outages, downed trees and congested intersections as a result of last weekend’s storm.
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June 2023
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Bartlett alderman to resign after nearly two decades in office
Bartlett Aldermen Bobby Simmons will end his career in public service at the end of next month when he steps down from is position due to health concerns.
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Los Jimadores brings fresh take to Bartlett
Siblings who grew up in the restaurant industry open Los Jimadores along the Stage Road corridor in Bartlett.
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Zaxby’s nails down Bartlett location; Union Depot contracts approved
After pushback from the community on its originally proposed spot in Bartlett, Zaxby’s gets the green light for a site on Stage Road.
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May 2023
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National chain buys Andy B’s bowling center in Bartlett
Andy B’s, a Bartlett bowling and entertainment business, was sold on Monday to Bowlero, a national chain of similar bowling operations.
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Brighter lights, safer streets: Suburbs plan LED streetlight conversion projects
Bartlett and Lakeland are joining other nearby jurisdictions in considering a shift to LED streetlights for better safety.
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April 2023
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Bartlett mayor says Union Depot and BlueOval bringing more, diverse housing
Bartlett Mayor David Parsons says Bartlett’s housing stock is about to start showing some diversity. The recently elected mayor talked about a changing housing market and Bartlett’s first mixed-use development on “Behind The Headlines.”
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Bartlett approves first reading of next year’s fiscal budget
Bartlett will maintain its property tax rate under the proposed budget, but there are several fees that the suburb will add in the coming fiscal year.
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Bartlett custom earplug business battles hearing loss
In an effort to protect the hearing of those involved in loud work environments or gun-shooting sports, a Bartlett woman has started a business of custom earplugs.
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