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Bartlett chamber under fire from city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Published: June 16, 2025 4:00 AM CT

Several members of the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen have expressed concerns about the direction of the suburb’s business chamber.

The board wants the city to hire a dedicated economic development manager to audit the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bartlett Chamber Foundation before providing any more financial support.

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City of Bartlett Bartlett Chamber of Commerce John Threadgill Alderman David Reaves Alderwoman Monique Williams economic development director Subscriber Only

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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