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<strong>Kate Bond Elementary students presented their bills to a panel of legislators in their school library. </strong>(Daja E. Henry/The Daily Memphian)Education

At Kate Bond Elementary, little senators push for big changes

Kate Bond Elementary’s student senators are some of the youngest you’ll find, but they have big changes in mind to make their school better. 

By Daja E. Henry May 11, 2022
Suburbs

Adaptive reuse gives new life to barns at former Baptist Children’s Home

As crews begin clearing the property in Bartlett for a mixed-use development, the wood from the old buildings is being repurposed for good causes.

By Michael Waddell May 06, 2022
Suburbs

Bartlett school board approves 2022-23 operating budget

Bartlett City Schools held the line on its annual budget while providing salary increases for employees. 

By Michael Waddell April 29, 2022
Suburbs

Bartlett BMA approves first readings for FY23 budget and tax rate

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen have begun their annual approval of the fiscal year budget and a slight decrease in the property tax rate.

By Michael Waddell April 27, 2022

  • Subscribers only Suburbs

    Superintendents seek balance in weather-related closures

    Weather-related closures are layered decisions for local superintendents as they balance a number of concerns while prioritizing student safety.

    By Abigail Warren April 24, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Collierville explores LED streetlight option

    Collierville considers the possibility of lighting its streets with LEDs. A study to begin next week will take inventory of all the current streetlights and their condition, to give the board more direction.

    By Abigail Warren April 16, 2022
  • Subscribers only Bartlett

    Bartlett uses incentives to help businesses, developers

    Businesses in Bartlett Station are eligible for incentives to maintain the character and look of the historic district near the suburb’s western gateway.

    By Michael Waddell April 10, 2022
  • Elections

    Robert Griffin announces run for Bartlett alderman

    Robert Griffin, a former Memphis in May official, joins a growing field of candidates seeking to replace Emily Elliott in Bartlett alderman Position 2.

    By Michael Waddell April 04, 2022
  • Bartlett

    Bartlett revives annual business expo after two-year hiatus

    After a two-year, pandemic-induced absence, the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce held its business expo, providing a way to promote local services.

    By Michael Waddell March 31, 2022
  • Elections

    Brandon Weise joins Bartlett alderman race

    With longtime Alderwoman Emily Elliott stepping down in June, Brandon Weise has announced he will seek her seat in the Nov. 8 municipal election.

    By Michael Waddell March 28, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Bartlett alderwoman to step down in June

    The death of her husband and the lack of smaller house with less maintenance in Bartlett are some of the reasons Bartlett Alderwoman Emily Elliott will step down from her seat in June.

    By Michael Waddell March 25, 2022
  • Business

    Long-vacant Bartlett commercial strip center sells

    A second strip center on Stage Road in Bartlett that sat empty for years has been purchased and renovations are planned.

    By Michael Waddell March 07, 2022
  • City of Memphis

    Lakeland moves closer to acquiring remaining Stonebridge sewer assets

    Lakeland wants to purchase the sewer assets in the Stonebridge community so the suburb can continue to separate itself from the Memphis system.

    By Michael Waddell March 05, 2022
  • Subscribers only Business

    Burnin’ Love Laser Engraving opens Bartlett storefront

    A Lakeland family hopes for a hunka, hunka business as they expand their online offerings of customized mugs, charcuterie boards and more to a storefront near Stage and North Germantown roads.

    By Michael Waddell March 07, 2022
  • Business

    Healthy 2022 expected for suburban housing starts

    The future of home sales, both existing and new construction looks bright for the three suburbs in Northeast Shelby County.

    By Michael Waddell February 28, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Let there be (better) light: Bartlett looks at upgrading streetlights

    Bartlett wants to study its streetlight network to see if LED lights are more beneficial from a cost standpoint and provide better lighting than traditional bulbs.

    By Michael Waddell February 23, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Two seek reelection to Bartlett City Schools board

    Erin Berry and Bryan Woodruff have both served on the board since its inception when the municipal district was formed nine years ago.

    By Michael Waddell February 22, 2022
  • Elections

    Third Bartlett alderman plans to run for mayor

    “Blue Oval City is really what changed my mind entirely, because that’s a real make-or-break for the future of Bartlett,” said alderman Kevin Quinn. 

    By Michael Waddell February 18, 2022
  • Arlington

    Increasing home sales add to suburbs’ growth

    Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.

    By Abigail Warren February 06, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Germantown, Bartlett issue emergency declarations over ice, power outages

    Germantown and Bartlett issued emergency declarations Friday. Other suburban mayors are not issuing declarations at this time.

    By Abigail Warren February 04, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Bartlett eyes strategic plan for downtown area

    Leaders look to the future to an enhanced Bartlett Station, the business district on the suburb’s western doorstep.

    By Michael Waddell February 04, 2022
  • Health Care

    Saint Francis-Bartlett permanently closes labor, delivery unit

    Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is ending its birth and delivery services at the suburban location, shifting those to a single location at St. Francis Hospital-Memphis on Park Avenue.

    By Michael Waddell February 02, 2022
  • Elections

    Former SCS board member announces run for Bartlett alderman seat

    Reaves announced this past weekend that he will seek the suburb’s Position 3 seat held by David Parsons. Parsons has announced he will run for mayor rather than seek another term as alderman.

    By Michael Waddell February 01, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Renovation on tap for old Bartlett commercial strip center

    An aging strip center along Stage Road in Bartlett will get a facelift and new life where a former McLemore’s Market previously stood.

    By Michael Waddell January 25, 2022
  • Suburbs

    McDonald closes out career with focus on roads, infrastructure

    Mayor A. Keith McDonald enters 2022 with an eye on final projects and providing a smooth transition for a new administration in Bartlett.

    By Michael Waddell January 07, 2022
  • Elections

    Fall 2022 elections will introduce new Bartlett leadership

    With longtime Mayor A. Keith McDonald stepping down this year, two alderman and a Bartlett police officer have announced they will seek the suburb’s top elected office.

    By Michael Waddell January 03, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Bartlett approves special-use permit for Union Depot

    Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen approves developer Keith Grant’s plan for the former Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home property.

    By Michael Waddell December 31, 2021
  • Suburbs

    Germantown district to require masks in schools

    The Germantown Municipal School District will require students to wear face coverings when they return to class Tuesday. 

    By Abigail Warren January 02, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology to open Bartlett facility

    The new campus in Bartlett will open next month, providing a learning experience in an array of disciplines.

    By Michael Waddell December 28, 2021

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