A multitude of break-ins led a Bartlett business to install accordion-style gates to thwart criminals. That put him at odds with city leaders, who say the security measure sends the wrong message.

Residents of Halloween Cove in Bartlett have decreased in number, and annoyances in recent years have led to them not passing out candy, but they still are celebrating the season.

Bartlett High received recognition recently as an Apple Distinguished School for teachings in technology and innovations in learning.

Comic Chonda Pierce is sure about God and sure that while she’s making some people laugh, she’s making other people mad. She says it’s the price of doing business and notes that comedian Dave Chappelle fights the same battle, albeit with a key difference: “When he pays a price, he still has millions.”

A new place of worship for the area’s Islamic community must wait on a traffic study before having a chance of moving forward with the City of Bartlett.

The 901 Hot Pot & Korean BBQ opened in March in Bartlett and is ready for an expansion. Plus, a second location in East Memphis is in the works.

With a promise of good weather, the Bartlett Festival welcomes musicians, vendors and those looking for a fun time at this year’s event.

Shan Criswell is retiring as director of Bartlett’s Parks and Recreation Department. Paul Wright was named interim replacement.

The idea of a new county splitting from Shelby still gets talked about in the suburbs, but the hurdles and the cost of such a move appear difficult to overcome.

A trio of elected Republican state leaders highlighted their accomplishments in Nashville and the benefits for their constituents in Shelby County’ suburbs.

Bartlett aldermen rejected a car wash in the historic district, while approving a $4.3 million contract to convert the suburb’s streetlights to LED.

Bartlett Alderman Kevin Quinn cites the lack of a Bartlett voice on the Memphis Light, Gas and Water board or any say in how the utility company functions. 

The voters have spoken. And by the narrowest of margins, they have chosen Geron Johnson as The Daily Memphian high-school football player of the week for Week 3.

Monique Williams, known as Chef Mo, has added the name of alderwoman to her resume while becoming a historical appointment in Bartlett.

Monique Williams was sworn in to the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen, becoming the first Black person to serve as on the board, and the only woman currently serving.

Looking for more space, an IV therapy clinic has relocated from Arlington to Bartlett Station, adding another dimension to the character of this historic district.

Williams was selected from a dozen hopefuls to finish the term of Bobby Simmons, who stepped down at the end of July because of ongoing health issues.

7 Brew is a drive-thru with two lanes where customers order face-to-face with an employee. The other side of the stand is for walk-up orders.

A Bartlett business offers an outlet to let out frustrations with baseball bats, sledgehammers and a lot of breakable things.

A dozen Bartlett residents would like to serve as an alderman for the suburb, replacing Bobby Simmons who recently retired from the office.

Bartlett Police reported the child was found unharmed at around 11 a.m. in the exact area where she went missing. 

The clothes closet at Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has existed unofficially for a couple of years, with emergency department staff bringing in clothing donations for the trauma patients they serve each day.

A dozen candidates have applied to fill the remainder of the term of term Bobby Simmons, who resigned from the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen for health reasons.

The collaboration is a new joint effort between the three districts to engage with industries and create opportunities for students.

Simmons, a former Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy for 35 years, ran unopposed in 2020 to win his fifth term as alderman.