Monique Williams, known as Chef Mo, has added the name of alderwoman to her resume while becoming a historical appointment in Bartlett.

Monique Williams was sworn in to the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen, becoming the first Black person to serve as on the board, and the only woman currently serving.

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.

Williams was selected from a dozen hopefuls to finish the term of Bobby Simmons, who stepped down at the end of July because of ongoing health issues.

7 Brew is a drive-thru with two lanes where customers order face-to-face with an employee. The other side of the stand is for walk-up orders.

A Bartlett business offers an outlet to let out frustrations with baseball bats, sledgehammers and a lot of breakable things.

A dozen Bartlett residents would like to serve as an alderman for the suburb, replacing Bobby Simmons who recently retired from the office.

Bartlett Police reported the child was found unharmed at around 11 a.m. in the exact area where she went missing. 

The clothes closet at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has existed unofficially for a couple of years, with emergency department staff bringing in clothing donations for the trauma patients they serve each day.

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.

The collaboration is a new joint effort between the three districts to engage with industries and create opportunities for students.

Simmons, a former Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy for 35 years, ran unopposed in 2020 to win his fifth term as alderman.

Customers may come in for a basic haircut and leave with a free blood pressure check. Methodist Hospital North’s partnership with area barbers brings care to men most at risk of hypertension. 

Residents will need to stick to bottled water at least through Sunday, July 23, City of Germantown officials say.

“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.

Former principal Tim Jones is moving to the district’s central office as executive director of athletics and school support. Vice Principal Christopher Maley will be the new principal.

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote Tuesday, Aug. 22, to decide who will fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term, which runs until the end of 2024.

The Bartlett Municipal Planning Commission recommended a special use permit for a new Glide Xpress Car Wash at 5905 Stage Road.

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.

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.

Four Bartlett High students are learning about some of the suburb’s inner workings during summer internships with the city.

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.

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.

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.

David Stephens continues to rate high marks in his annual review as head of the suburban district.