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From The Heights to the ’burbs: Community builder Jared Myers to shape Bartlett’s next chapter

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Published: December 24, 2025 4:00 AM CT

The City of Bartlett has named Jared Myers as its new economic development manager, reviving a position unfilled since 2006.

Myers moved into the new position on Dec. 1. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen resurrected the idea of someone to handle economic development in May. Some members of the board, primarily Alderman David Reaves, questioned the focus of the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce on promoting the city’s needs.


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That led to the hiring of Myers, who is having to learn things at a fast pace.

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City of Bartlett Subscriber Only Jared Myers economic development manager Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce Alderman David Reaves Alderwoman Monique Williams John Threadgill

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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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