Bailey: Suburban elections lack intrigue of county general ballot
Drama evades most of the suburban races in Thursday’s ballot, but a Bartlett alderman continues to resurrect the idea of the suburbs separating from Shelby County.
Topic: David Reaves
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August 2026
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Bartlett alderman revives idea of suburbs splitting from Shelby County
Bartlett Alderman David Reaves has resurrected the idea of a new county with the suburbs splitting from Shelby to create their own county or joining adjacent ones.
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June 2026
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Bailey: Will buzz of drones fill Bartlett’s blue suburban skies?
Walmart may soon take to the skies over Bartlett and start a new drone delivery demonstration.
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Bartlett passes mayor’s pay increase, property tax rate and budget
Bartlett’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the suburb’s annual budget this week, maintaining the $1.66 property tax rate.
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February 2026
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To thrift or not to thrift, that’s Bartlett’s question
A growing interest in thrift stores among younger shoppers has Bartlett officials considering a revisiting of the suburb’s ordinance regarding the businesses.
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Bailey: No property tax in Bartlett? David Reaves thinks it’s an idea worth study
While the idea may seem a bit outlandish, Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants to look at whether the suburb’s budget could make it without the revenue stream of property taxes.
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Could Bartlett get rid of its property tax?
Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the suburb to look into eliminating property taxes, but others wonder how the suburb would make up the lost revenue.
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January 2026
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From New Canada Road to The Lake District, 2026 set to be a big build year for Lakeland and Bartlett
Officials in Bartlett and Lakeland have plans for the coming year, some that include the directions for their suburbs, but also whether they intend to seek new terms.
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From The Heights to the ’burbs: Community builder Jared Myers to shape Bartlett’s next chapter
Bartlett has a new economic development manager who took over the role at the first of December and is learning all the key players in the suburb.
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November 2025
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Plans for a Bartlett corner would ‘destroy the character of the neighborhood,’ officials say
A request to convert residential land into a restaurant and multi-tenant building got a hard no from Bartlett officials — and neighbors.
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Quail Ridge comeback is one step closer to reality
Bartlett makes moves to purchase Quail Ridge Golf Course, which closed a year ago, and resurrect the 18-hole layout.
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October 2025
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Bartlett’s Quail Ridge Golf Course could reopen
After a lack of interest in Quail Ridge Golf Course, Bartlett may have found a way to purchase the property and resurrect the course.
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August 2025
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Developer halts plans for Union Depot addition in Bartlett
Only days after Bartlett officials rejected a TIF for an addition to Union Depot, developer Keith Grant has put the project’s expansion on hold.
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Mystery grocer a sticking point as board rejects tax plan for Union Depot
A desire for tax increment financing help on Union Depot hit a snag because the developer can’t tell city officials what grocery store is planned for the mixed-use development.
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July 2025
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Bartlett looking to recruit brewery, new boutique shops
Bartlett is seeking brewery and boutique businesses to enhance retail development, filling absences in the city’s offerings.
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June 2025
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Bailey: A developing tiff on chamber’s offerings and an alderman’s questions
A Bartlett alderman questioned whether the city’s chamber of commerce was providing proper support for the amount of money steered to the organization by the suburb.
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Bartlett chamber under fire from city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Alderman David Reaves, a Bartlett business owner, wants some assurances from the suburban Chamber of Commerce before steering the city’s annual donation to the group.
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Bartlett’s new tax rate is less but it’s still more
“We’ve made some hard choices,” Alderman David Reaves said about establishing a tax rate that is well over the certified rate approved by the State of Tennessee.
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Side Porch owners open Bartlett’s Pharmacy Coffeehouse
The owners of the Side Porch Steakhouse are adding a coffeehouse in the former pharmacy building next door to their restaurant.
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May 2025
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Bailey: From shoe stores to amusement parks to golf course, a tour of the suburbs
A tour through the suburbs this week, checking on a shoe store closing, memories of the Lakeland Amusement Park and the question of Quail Ridge.
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February 2025
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Bartlett votes down mosque plan, citing traffic concerns
Bartlett officials have rejected plans for a mosque near a five-way intersection despite claims from the ACLU that the city could face a legal challenge.
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November 2024
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Bartlett exploring options for Quail Ridge Golf Course
While Quail Ridge golf course in Bartlett has closed, there are still ongoing discussions about the future of the property, but apartments do not appear to be an option.
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Regel Pharmacy closing in Bartlett; Side Porch owners buy building
After decades of filling prescriptions, Bartlett Station’s Regel Pharmacy is shuttering its doors. Meanwhile, Side Porch Steak House are drafting plans for the building.
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May 2024
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Bartlett approves special-use permit for new private school
Opponents expressed concern with the location and potential traffic issues associated with a school in the residential neighborhood.
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February 2024
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Bartlett Station property deals don’t land, hampering redevelopment efforts
Officials would like to see some rejuvenation in the Bartlett Station area, but they are having trouble negotiating with properties owners.
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