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<strong>Bartlett City Schools plans to replace an aging Altruria Elementary School.</strong> (Courtesty Bartlett City Schools)Premium Bartlett

New Altruria Elementary planned as Bartlett rejects costly renovation

Altruria Elementary is showing the wear-and-tear of its age leading Bartlett City Schools to plan a new school building behind the existing structure.

By Michael Waddell 6 hours ago
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Bartlett mayor goes ‘back to the ‘80s’ for annual State of the City address

With a 1980s theme as the foundation, Bartlett Mayor David Parsons highlighted the brightness of the suburb’s future, donning a pair of shades to emphasize the point.

By Michael Waddell March 06, 2026
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Bartlett dirty-pop soda shop owners swinging for fences with new venture next door

The owners of Sips — the dirty-soda business in Bartlett — are opening a baseball-training facility nearby, providing indoor facilities in close proximity to fields at Freeman Park.

By Michael Waddell February 26, 2026
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Task Force driving down suburban crime, officials say

Some worried the Memphis Safe Task Force’s launch would drive crime up in the suburbs.

By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell February 23, 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.

    By Michael Waddell February 22, 2026
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    Millington is cracking down on sidewalk standards but some citizens are split

    Millington is ramping up enforcement of a 40-year-old sidewalk-maintenance ordinance. But the requirement has come as a surprise to some residents. 

    By Michael Waddell, Abigail Warren February 16, 2026
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    Calkins: He’s our Memphian at the Olympics — back for one last bobsled run

    Garrett Hines was a football star at Bartlett High. Now he’s in Italy coaching bobsled for the last runs in what has been a remarkable Olympic career.

    By Geoff Calkins February 15, 2026
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    Bartlett approves purchase, new management for Quail Ridge Golf Course

    The driving range and renovated clubhouse could welcome guests by April 1.

    By Michael Waddell February 11, 2026
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    Inked: Pinnacle plans new retail branch in Raleigh

    A former New York Suit Exchange in Bartlett is also up for auction. 

    By Andy Ashby February 13, 2026
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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.

    By Clay Bailey February 06, 2026
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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.

    By Michael Waddell February 02, 2026
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    Former Arlington High standout ‘just really wants to win the Super Bowl’

    Former Arlington High standout Kenneth Walker III is the key to Seattle’s ground game as the Seahawks prepare to play New England in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8.

    By The Associated Press February 01, 2026
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    Suburbs pretreated roads, but still need help from Mother Nature

    Several suburban officials noted they pretreated major roads with a salt and sand mixture. While they continue to treat them, that mixture only works when temperatures are approximately 20 degrees.

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell January 30, 2026
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    Intrepid fun-seekers enjoy thrills of ‘Mount Bartlett’

    After years of discouraging people from sliding down the slope near Bartlett Boulevard Soccer Park, the city is now encouraging those willing to give the slick hill a chance.

    By Michael Waddell January 29, 2026
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    Quail Ridge Golf Course’s sale to Bartlett nearly complete

    The long-awaited sale of the Quail Ridge Golf Course to the City of Bartlett comes under final consideration Thursday after snow delayed the regular meeting Tuesday.

    By Michael Waddell January 28, 2026
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    Bartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb

    After searching in several locations around Shelby County, a Bartlett resident has decided to open his Play It Again Sports location in his hometown.

    By Michael Waddell January 09, 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.

    By Michael Waddell January 05, 2026
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    Bailey: Maybe pillowcases at Youth Village should be a reminder to help year-round

    A group of volunteers makes pillowcases for the incoming residents at Youth Villages, and maybe we all should take that as a reminder to help folks in need all year.

    By Clay Bailey January 04, 2026
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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.

    By Michael Waddell January 04, 2026
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    With term limits looming, most suburban incumbents still all-in for 2026 races

    Even though we haven’t quite reached 2026 yet, candidates for elections in the Northeast Shelby County suburbs already are making their intentions known with many of the incumbents running again.

    By Michael Waddell January 04, 2026
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    New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’

    Officials in Bartlett and Arlington are hoping to entice developers to breathe life into vacant land and fund critical infrastructure needs.

    By Michael Waddell December 22, 2025
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    Grant family tree branching out with development, homebuilding efforts

    The Grant family name has become synonymous with homebuilding and development with a number of relatives involved for generations.

    By Michael Waddell December 15, 2025
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    Newcomer, incumbents plan runs for Bartlett school board

    Three candidates have announced their intentions for the Bartlett City Schools board positions in next year’s municipal elections.

    By Michael Waddell December 11, 2025
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    Bartlett now jittery with many new coffee shops

    An abundance of coffee shops have opened in Bartlett in the past year, making for a competitive market for those seeking a piping hot brew.

    By Michael Waddell December 07, 2025
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    Road improvements could derail The Waters at Bartlett project

    The Bartlett Planning Commission endorsed the mixed-use project on the east end of the suburb, despite the developer wanting to avoid improvements at a nearby intersection.

    By Michael Waddell December 02, 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. 

    By Michael Waddell November 26, 2025
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    Belly Acres belly-up at Bartlett’s Union Depot

    A Belly Acres restaurant planned for Union Depot in Bartlett is off the table as the business endures financial headaches and is closing locations.

    By Michael Waddell November 26, 2025
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    Von Trapp bringing ‘The Sound of Music’ and more to BPACC

    A descendant of the von Trapp family will perform Saturday night at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, including songs from “The Sound of Music.”

    By Michael Waddell November 22, 2025
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    School board races to fire up next month

    Memphis-area school board elections will be partisan next year.

    By Abigail Warren November 18, 2025

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