At the end of this month, Mayor A. Keith McDonald steps down from his position leading the city as his fifth and final term comes to a close. David Parsons, elected Nov. 8, will move into the role on Jan. 1.
Gift-givers can fulfill a child’s Christmas wish list through Youth Villages’ Holiday Heroes program.
Nine years ago, a pair of high school sweethearts quit their jobs in corporate America and struck out on their own with Quintessential Sweets.
“I thought the support at the polls was overwhelming. We have nothing to hang our heads about,” Bartlett police officer Brent Hammonds said.
David Parsons wins Bartlett mayoral election to replace long-time Mayor A. Keith McDonald, who is retiring.
Bank of Bartlett has started a $2 million renovation at its main offices on Stage Road, an example of the bank’s commitment to the area.
On Wednesday, some Bartlett High School students learned the complexities of financial planning as they balanced jobs, housing, child care and daily necessities at the Financial Reality Fair.
“Given the climate change situation, I find it difficult to believe the City of Bartlett would approve a development plan that would include such devastation,” said one Shelby County resident.
“It’s something I hope will bring some more opportunities for the church, for people to be interested to come here,” Bartlett artist Craig Thompson said.
The four candidates for Bartlett mayor made their final campaign stances this week at a forum.
Dale Sanders recently completed his latest adventure, canoeing the Mississippi River from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, setting a world record along the way.
The latest campaign disclosures show Alderman David Parsons has the most money in the four-candidate race for Bartlett mayor.
Bartlett recognized long-time chief administrative officer Mark Brown by naming a popular park for him.
Two new businesses are headed to Stage Road in Bartlett, including a Zaxby’s, the first of the franchise in the suburb.
On Monday, Oct. 3, nine Bartlett alderman candidates took advantage of the chance to tell voters why they should choose them in the three separate races on the Nov. 8 elections.
Supply chain issues and rising interest rates are starting to impact residential construction in northeast Shelby County, but thus far, construction is keeping pace with previous years.
Fall means festivals around these parts, and Bartlett holds its annual event this weekend after being sidelined for a couple of years by the pandemic.
As the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center embarks on a new season, the lineup features a variety of shows geared to an array of audiences.
Brent Hammonds, David Parsons and Kevin Quinn discussed their qualifications and what they see as the priorities for the suburb improving. The fourth candidate — John Lackey — did not participate.
Aislinn McEwen has concerns about books coming under scrutiny in school libraries and has included it as a major platform in her run for a seat on the Bartlett City Schools Board of Education.
Their assignment is to make more people aware of the free, 130-bed Adult Rehab Center on Kirby Whitten Road and to bring in more donations for the Family Thrift Store next door.
“We believe in this technology. This team believes in the need to pay attention to what happens post-operatively to patients as they recover from surgeries,” said the co-founder of the company.
The Bartlett company expects to be the largest producer of vinyl records in North America by next year, making about 130,000 records per day.
After a tough week locally and with the remembrance of 9/11 approaching on Sunday, first responders in Bartlett were recognized Friday for their service to the community.
With Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division now leaning toward staying the TVA as its power supplier, suburban leaders’ focus shifts to representation on the utility’s board.
Another round of suburbs add their input Tuesday, Aug. 30, on the potential MLGW-TVA split.
Casper Briggs believes his experience on Bartlett commissions gives him a better understanding of the suburb than his opponents in the Position 1 race for alderman in November.
With a host of Bartlett officials, including Mayor A. Keith McDonald, headed for retirement, the November election will bring a new mayor and new department head nominations.
Major projects in subsequent years include roof replacements for Bon Lin Elementary and Middle, Bartlett Elementary and Appling Middle, and a gymnasium renovation at the Ninth Grade Academy.