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Bartlett alderman candidates face off at public forum

By , Daily Memphian Published: October 18, 2026 4:00 AM CT

Seven Bartlett alderman candidates took the stage Friday night to talk about their platforms, their experience and why voters should choose them in November.

The forum at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center featured the incumbents for Positions 1, 2 and 3 and their challengers. The event was organized by the City of Bartlett.

Early voting began Wednesday, Oct. 14, in advance of Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. There are also two school board races on the ballot, and incumbents Erin Berry and Bryan Woodruff both are unopposed. Bartlett

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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