This year promises to be a big election year not only on the national level, but also in the northeastern suburbs of Shelby County.

After a bit of trouble getting materials for the infrastructure, developers of Union Depot in Bartlett expect to pick up the pace on the mixed-use project in the coming months.

Bartlett worked with the University of Memphis on a public survey to help shape long-term planning and new initiatives.

Bartlett has announced intentions to annex about 220 acres near Old Brownsville and Austin Peay Highway, providing a potential new industrial site for the suburb.

Long after the other Shelby County suburbs broke away from the overall Memphis library system, Bartlett could soon follow the same path.

The City of Bartlett is considering switching management of its branch library, the last of the suburbs in Shelby County still connected to the Memphis Public Libraries.

As revenue streams decrease at the Bartlett Recreation Center, the suburb is exploring a public-private partnership to manage the fitness facility.

Publix brings back fond memories of the beach, Florida and vacations but a new name could bring local competition to Bartlett.

The commission also passed recommendations for ordinance changes that would limit and control the locations of smoke or tobacco shops, hookah or smoker’s lounges, and discount stores around the city.

The grocery store would be the chain’s first in the Mid-South.

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Hy-Vee, a Midwest grocery chain is expanding into the South and has an application for a new store in Bartlett.

It took a quarter of a century, but officials finally opened New Brownsville Road in Bartlett, providing a five-lane road between Austin Peay Highway and Kirby Whitten Road.

Bartlett officials will allow food trucks within city limits with some parameters. Plus, a change allowing alcoholic beverages at city facilities heads to a final vote.

Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs.

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Bartlett is considering allowing alcohol at city venues and festivities, quite a change from the past. And maybe a step towards more events, more rentals and a larger list of refreshments for performers after concerts.

Several top teams from the region will be on hand Monday and Tuesday in an event that salutes Lynn Whitfield.

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen is considering ordinances that could open the option of food trucks in the city along with serving alcohol at city events.

His life is a century of travel to spots around the world during a military career that eventually contributed to him landing in Shelby County. It still includes driving himself, golf, church and song.

“We talk about the nursing shortage all the time, but actually there’s a shortage in many disciplines within the health care system.”

Another potential project at the infamous five way intersection in Bartlett is delayed as planning commissioners want to see what a traffic study means for the confusion junction.

“With this group of mayors, I’ve never been more optimistic about our metro area,” said Shelby County Chamber Alliance and Bank of Bartlett President Harold Byrd.

Several commercial ventures including Lopez Grill and O’Reilly Auto Parts, are nearing completion in as interest increases in the suburb that’s in commuting distance of BlueOval City.

Holiday Heroes, the annual drive seeking money and donations for Youth Villages children at Christmas, kicks off this week.

Residents of Bartlett, Cooper-Young, East Memphis and Germantown share the inspiration behind their Halloween house decor.

With a growing interest in food trucks, Bartlett wants to set some regulations for the restaurants on wheels so they do not — among other things — hurt permanent businesses in the suburb.