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Coffee shop, Chipotle, Panda Express among new Bartlett restaurants in the works
Two Bartlett restaurants may have closed in the last month, but three others are preparing to open in the suburbs.
Michael Waddell
Freelance Reporter
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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August 2025
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BartlettBartlett chamber honors businesses doing important work
A fun island vibe was served as the backdrop in Bartlett on Friday, Aug. 8, as the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Barty awards gala.
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ElectionsWesley Wright announces run for county commission seat
After serving as Lakeland commissioner, Wesley Wright is preparing for a run as county commissioner representing District 3.
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ArlingtonA birthday party and road paving on the way for Arlington
As Arlington prepares to celebrate its birthday, the town is working on some paving projects to make its roads smoother.
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BartlettMemphis Mojo Cafe to ‘keep on trucking’ after Bartlett location closes
The restaurant closed its doors recently, but it’s taking its show on the road.
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July 2025
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Arlington Arlington church plants new roots
Arlington United Pentecostal has found a new church home.
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BusinessNew soda shop will bring dirty pop to Bartlett
One refreshing day in Orange Beach and a Dreamsicle-flavored soda led to a snap decision for pop shop in the Memphis area.
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Arlington Great Oaks to plant new church in Arlington
The church hopes to be able to break ground sometime next year.
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BusinessMemphis Record Pressing readying major expansion
The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.
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Bartlett Bartlett project with mystery grocery store secures permit approval
After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.
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BartlettBaby Jack’s closes in Bartlett, building for sale
Baby Jack’s owner Will Clem is retiring and selling the building at 7610 U.S. 70 after 15 years in business.
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Lakeland Land, the law and pickleball on tap at Lakeland meeting
A couple of land donations, more law enforcement presence and the city’s first pickleball courts were big topics tackled at the Thursday meeting.
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BartlettContentious neighborhood meeting raises questions about former Quail Ridge Golf Course
A packed house at the Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center got to hear the current plans for the former golf course Tuesday night, and some audience members didn’t like what they were hearing.
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Education For 11 years, Lakeland students attended Arlington schools. Next year, that changes.
The Lakeland school district will add its first-ever senior class this year.
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Bartlett Your Mom’s New Boyfriend is back. And with them, Bartlett’s summer music series
Bartlett’s summer music series kicks off Saturday, July 12, with a band-heavy lineup.
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Bartlett Bartlett firm ‘to work on a bigger scale’ as part of Minnesota company
Last year Grace Medical expanded and renovated its headquarters at 8500 Wolf Lake Drive, which will now be part of Innovia Medical.
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Bartlett First, Hy-Vee grocery project stalled. Now, it’s off the table.
The new plan for the Bartlett site is a mixed-use project with more than 300 apartments.
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BartlettFate of Bartlett’s former Quail Ridge Golf Course revealed
Course owners the Wilder family made a surprise announcement at the end of the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
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Bartlett Bartlett Baby Jack’s to close and Goodwill a long shot
The last Baby Jack’s in Bartlett is slated to close, and Goodwill hopes to put a retail and drop-off center on the site.
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BartlettBartlett looking to recruit brewery, new boutique shops
Bartlett is seeking brewery and boutique businesses to enhance retail development, filling absences in the city’s offerings.
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BartlettRevamped Bartlett Public Library enjoying busy summer
Bartlett was the last of the six suburbs to leave the Memphis Public Libraries system. Eighteen months later, the building has been improved and programs upgraded.
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June 2025
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Bartlett Tokyo Grill revives ‘ugly’ building
The “safety” of Bartlett is part of the appeal of the new location, after owner was shot in the leg at its East Memphis location.
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ArlingtonArlington schools upgrades open ‘pathways for all students’
With the students away, Arlington Community Schools gets to work with summertime projects that freshen up current amenities and expand extracurricular options for students.
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ArlingtonArlington narrowly approves tax increase
After a couple of votes and some debate, the Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $1.13 property tax rate for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
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ArlingtonArlington faces deadline to finalize budget, property tax rate
The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special-called meeting Monday night to consider final reading of the annual budget and a $1.13 property tax rate.
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