Bartlett mayor proposes higher budget with steady property tax rates
Bartlett officials began their review of the coming fiscal year’s budget on Thursday, with no anticipation of a property tax increase, but a hike in a couple of fees.
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April 2023
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Harris, Wright pitch Regional One rebuild financing
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris takes a proposal to the County Commission next week to fund the county’s share of the $700-million capital project. Commissioner Mick Wright says he hopes that can be coupled with a property tax reduction.
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Bartlett students shine at ‘friend-raiser’
The Bartlett Education Foundation spotlights the suburb’s high schoolers in a fundraiser focused on student achievements.
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A new record: With expansion, Bartlett company poised to be one of largest producers of vinyl records
Memphis Record Pressing is capitalizing on the huge revitalized interest in vinyl records that has emerged over the past decade.
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Bartlett mayor announces Chamber of Commerce partnership
On Tuesday, April 11, Parsons held a press conference at Bartlett City Hall to talk about accomplishments of the first few months of the year, along with new projects, partnerships and goals moving forward.
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El Idolo owner plans new restaurant in Bartlett
The Lopez Grill project is part of what officials hope will be a revitalization of the historic downtown Bartlett Station area.
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March 2023
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Bartlett to spend more than $1.6 M on school upgrades this summer
Bartlett City Schools will tackle removing asbestos from Ellendale Elementary, improving a drainage at Bartlett Elementary and projects at Bon Lin Elementary, Bon Lin Middle and Rivercrest Elementary.
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Bartlett business expo sells out for its 25-year anniversary
The Bartlett Business Expo celebrated its 25th year promoting area businesses and services in the suburban area.
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Suburban mayors remain hopeful despite sales tax bill’s uncertainty
Gov. Bill Lee’s budget does not include restoring the shared sales tax relationship and returning a fair share to municipalities. However, local mayors remain hopeful.
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Officer-involved shooting leaves one person dead
The TBI believes the incident in Fayette County that prompted the response from SCSO officers was domestic violence related.
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Registry, commercial taxes possible for rental investors
Concerns about rental properties in the Bartlett area have drawn the attention of officials in the suburb, in the county and at the state legislature.
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February 2023
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Bartlett looking to fill vacant commercial retail spaces
While owners of the vacant bays aggressively try and market the vacancies, Bartlett officials are trying to come up with a strategy to help with the effort.
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Bartlett Mayor David Parsons gives his first State of the City address
In his first State of the City address, newly elected Bartlett Mayor David Parsons talked about an expanded police force, sewer issues and addressing empty retail spots.
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Stinky business: Memphis, suburbs push sewer capacity
Sewer systems can have a major impact on growth. Memphis and its suburbs have a sometimes complicated relationship when it comes to that business.
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Bartlett students learn valuable life skills through police L.E.A.D. program
The municipal school district and Bartlett Police Department are working with the Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) program, a nationwide nonprofit focused on helping students understand the dangers of drugs and violence.
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January 2023
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Suburban home sales dip in 2022 as market stabilizes
Suburban home sales dipped in 2022, and new home sales remained low compared to the previous year.
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Briarcrest still on top in Tennessee AP high school basketball polls
Both Briarcrest boys and girls basketball top Division II - Class 2A.
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Apartment and townhome phases endorsed at Union Depot
Bartlett Planning Commission endorses residential aspects of Union Depot, the development planned for the former Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home.
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Bartlett, Lakeland officials look ahead to 2023
Lakeland and Bartlett have challenges they will encounter in 2023 and the suburbs need to address those as growth continues in Northeast Shelby County.
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December 2022
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Leonard’s Pit Barbecue expands to new location
As Leonard’s Pit Barbecue celebrates 100 years in business, the iconic pork palace is looking at a new location in Bartlett.
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‘This is the end of an era:’ Bartlett honors retiring officials
Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald and several department leaders attended their last Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting as their tenures come to an end.
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Bartlett industrial office market tightening
Bartlett’s industrial office market shows an imbalance. While there is is interest in moving into the area, available space is a challenge.
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McDonald wrapping up 20 years of leading Bartlett
At the end of this month, Mayor A. Keith McDonald steps down from his position leading the city as his fifth and final term comes to a close. David Parsons, elected Nov. 8, will move into the role on Jan. 1.
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November 2022
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Bartlett has new mayor and three new aldermen
David Parsons wins Bartlett mayoral election to replace long-time Mayor A. Keith McDonald, who is retiring.
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October 2022
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Bartlett celebrates outgoing CAO Brown with park dedication
Bartlett recognized long-time chief administrative officer Mark Brown by naming a popular park for him.
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