Germantown Superintendent Jason Manuel and Lakeland Superintendent Ted Horrell joined this week’s “Behind the Headlines” to discuss current issues and the last 10 years of the suburban school systems.

Alderman Kevin Quinn’s comments regarding Bartlett’s previous financial status stirs a response from former Mayor Keith McDonald.

Simmons, who worked as a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy for 35 years, was first elected as Bartlett alderman in 2004. He was known for his good sense of humor and ready laught.

Candidates for suburban races on the Nov. 5 ballot began seeking signatures on the petitions this week to run for office.

His pride and joy is a specially designed tower with 32 separate compartments to hold betta fighting fish, which must be kept isolated from other fish.

Bartlett will maintain its $1.73 property tax rate but raise fees in a couple of categories to balance the fiscal year budget approved this week.

As candidates can begin pulling petitions later this month, the incumbents in six Bartlett offices on the Nov. 5 ballot intend to run to retain their seats.

Opponents expressed concern with the location and potential traffic issues associated with a school in the residential neighborhood.

“Most of the citizens are looking for more outdoor opportunities,” said Bartlett Parks and Recreation Director Paul Wright.

The summer concert series features eight dates from mid-June to late-September at the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion at W.J. Freeman Park.

Bands by the Square, blues by the lake and orchestras in at a winery: Two different concert series kick off in Shelby County suburbs, and a “Night of Enchantment” will unfold in Lakeland.

Both the Houston Mustangs and the Bartlett Panthers can advance to Spring Fling with victories in the substate game.

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the annual fiscal year budget on the first of three readings this week, maintaining the suburb’s $1.73 property-tax rate.

After a two-year tenure as principal at Arlington High, Shannon Abraham is returning to Bartlett City Schools as head of the district’s high school.

Seventeen years ago, Denise Suthoff realized that her house was a perfect wedding venue. She opened Heartwood Hall to weddings first and then added Cedar Hall to accommodate the business pouring in. 

Mihezagiro Lewis impresses his coach in Wednesday’s practice and rewards his confidence with a splendid goal in a district elimination match.

Bartlett officials have begun reviewing the Memphis suburb’s annual budget. And while there is no property-tax increase anticipated, there are some fee adjustments under consideration.

While increased interest rates and rising cost of materials have slowed the housing market, things could improve by the end of this year or the first of 2025.

Bartlett High School cross country and distance runner Gabriel Higginbottom died Friday, April 26, 19 months after suffering a cardiac event during a cross country race in Florida.

With help from state funds, Bartlett’s school district will give teachers an increase in pay for the coming fiscal year.

Scott Hauss, a graduate of the University of Memphis, spent more than three decades in senior management in the banking industry and has been involved with ECS for more than 20 years, including serving as a member of the ECS Board of Trustees for 14 years.

A new member has been appointed to replace Mandy Young, who has served on the suburb’s Planning Commission for the past eight years.

The Bartlett Business Expo gives local companies an opportunity to promote their businesses and hopefully draw new customers.

With a West Coast flavor and a secret sauce, Tommy’s Burger California Style will open its second local restaurant in Bartlett later this month.

A 6-foot-3 freshman center and Bartlett High graduate, Mallory Collier is a part of history at North Carolina State.