There are 9 article(s) tagged W.J. Freeman Park:

• May 2024

  • Communities across Shelby County hold annual Memorial Day ceremonies

    Citizens and retired military personnel recognized Monday as Memorial Day, honoring those in the armed forces who gave their lives for this country.

    By Abigail Warren and Michael Waddell May 27, 2024

  • Bartlett adopts parks master plan with look to future

    “Most of the citizens are looking for more outdoor opportunities,” said Bartlett Parks and Recreation Director Paul Wright.

    By Michael Waddell May 27, 2024

  • Bartlett announces first summer concert series

    The summer concert series features eight dates from mid-June to late-September at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion at W.J. Freeman Park.

    By Michael Waddell May 24, 2024

• April 2024

  • Where to watch the solar eclipse in the Memphis area

    The sun will only be 97.7% obscured in Memphis on Monday. But that doesn’t mean locals can’t join in on some solar eclipse fun at parks, rooftops and gardens.

    By Kambui Bomani April 08, 2024

• January 2023

  • Arlington, Bartlett, Lakeland plan park projects

    The suburbs in northeast Shelby County are preparing master plans in anticipation of improvements to the parks in their respective cities.

    By Michael Waddell January 20, 2023

• September 2022

  • Bartlett Festival promises fall fun this weekend

    Fall means festivals around these parts, and Bartlett holds its annual event this weekend after being sidelined for a couple of years by the pandemic.

    By Michael Waddell September 30, 2022

• June 2022

  • Major paving project, new traffic light on tap for Bartlett

    “If you’ve ever tried to leave (Freeman Park) during a sporting event, you understand how difficult it can be to make a left turn onto Bartlett Boulevard out of there.”

    By Michael Waddell June 30, 2022

• May 2021

  • Bartlett farmers market was ripe for move to fresh location

    The Bartlett Station Farmers Market is back for the 2021 season with a new, more visible home at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion, located at W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd.

    By Omer Yusuf May 25, 2021

• September 2019

  • Warm weather, sunny skies highlight 2019 Bartlett Festival

    After a messy Bartlett Festival last year that was dubbed “Mudfest” by organizers, this year's event fared much better. An estimated 7,000 people attended at W.J. Freeman Park.

    By Michael Waddell September 30, 2019