“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. 

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

An urgent care clinic at the site of the former Easy Way market at 5905 Stage Road provides a bridge between primary care and emergency room services. 

Bartlett hopes to complete nearly $43 million in road and trail project improvements over the next five years.

On Monday, Dec. 6, the Shelby County Commission approved the Economic Impact Plan for Union Depot, which in the process approves a TIF district for the project.

There was already a nip in the air at W.J. Freeman Park, but when St. Nick rolled in on his specially modified Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the Christmas in Bartlett Market and Festivities’ cool quotient soared.

Organizers hope the market featuring more than 50 artisans, and festivities at A. Keith McDonald Pavilion in W.J. Freeman Park can open as scheduled Saturday.

Beer permits are issued through the city, while liquor and wine permits come from the state.

With a looming deadline for purchasing the former Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home property in Bartlett, the permits for a mixed-use project are on a fast track for consideration.

Business has been booming for Biscuits & Jams since they opened, and the restaurant could expand to other cities next year. 

Industrial Development Board endorses a tax increment financing proposal for Union Depot, a mixed-use project at the old Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home site in Bartlett.

The suburbs in the northeast quadrant of Shelby County are preparing for the Christmas season with an array of events and celebrations in the coming weeks.

With a respectful, patriotic nod, local Veterans Day events recognized the commitment of those who served in the military.

Several events are scheduled Thursday to honor veterans and their commitment or service to the country.

In other matters, the board approved the naming of the new fleet maintenance facility after Mayor Keith McDonald, who has announced he will not seek another term next year.