Could Bartlett get rid of its property tax?
Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the suburb to look into eliminating property taxes, but others wonder how the suburb would make up the lost revenue.
Topic: City of Bartlett
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February 2026
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January 2026
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Intrepid fun-seekers enjoy thrills of ‘Mount Bartlett’
After years of discouraging people from sliding down the slope near Bartlett Boulevard Soccer Park, the city is now encouraging those willing to give the slick hill a chance.
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Quail Ridge Golf Course’s sale to Bartlett nearly complete
The long-awaited sale of the Quail Ridge Golf Course to the City of Bartlett comes under final consideration Thursday after snow delayed the regular meeting Tuesday.
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Northeast Shelby County suburbs ready for winter storm
Arlington and Bartlett officials are preparing for the anticipated winter storm this weekend, running through the checklist of emergency necessities.
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Bartlett resident bringing Play It Again Sports to the suburb
After searching in several locations around Shelby County, a Bartlett resident has decided to open his Play It Again Sports location in his hometown.
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From New Canada Road to The Lake District, 2026 set to be a big build year for Lakeland and Bartlett
Officials in Bartlett and Lakeland have plans for the coming year, some that include the directions for their suburbs, but also whether they intend to seek new terms.
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With term limits looming, most suburban incumbents still all-in for 2026 races
Even though we haven’t quite reached 2026 yet, candidates for elections in the Northeast Shelby County suburbs already are making their intentions known with many of the incumbents running again.
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From The Heights to the ’burbs: Community builder Jared Myers to shape Bartlett’s next chapter
Bartlett has a new economic development manager who took over the role at the first of December and is learning all the key players in the suburb.
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Bailey: Maybe pillowcases at Youth Village should be a reminder to help year-round
A group of volunteers makes pillowcases for the incoming residents at Youth Villages, and maybe we all should take that as a reminder to help folks in need all year.
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December 2025
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New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
Officials in Bartlett and Arlington are hoping to entice developers to breathe life into vacant land and fund critical infrastructure needs.
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Newcomer, incumbents plan runs for Bartlett school board
Three candidates have announced their intentions for the Bartlett City Schools board positions in next year’s municipal elections.
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Bartlett now jittery with many new coffee shops
An abundance of coffee shops have opened in Bartlett in the past year, making for a competitive market for those seeking a piping hot brew.
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November 2025
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Belly Acres belly-up at Bartlett’s Union Depot
A Belly Acres restaurant planned for Union Depot in Bartlett is off the table as the business endures financial headaches and is closing locations.
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Plans for a Bartlett corner would ‘destroy the character of the neighborhood,’ officials say
A request to convert residential land into a restaurant and multi-tenant building got a hard no from Bartlett officials — and neighbors.
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It’s hard to find Indian food in Bartlett. But that’s about to change.
The new Taste of Paradise Indian Buffet & Grill restaurant on Stage Road is tied to the nearby Al-Aqsa International Market, and the owner promises farm-fresh food.
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Quail Ridge comeback is one step closer to reality
Bartlett makes moves to purchase Quail Ridge Golf Course, which closed a year ago, and resurrect the 18-hole layout.
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Bartlett honors nation’s heroes with Veterans Day ceremony
Air Force Capt. Kenneth Wells was held captive in Vietnam for 466 days. He was honored for his service during the Veterans Day celebration in Bartlett.
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Bartlett has plan to save Quail Ridge Golf Course, but residents disagree about path forward
“This plan seems like a really good idea,” one resident said. “This is the same TIF that was rejected before,” said another.
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October 2025
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Bartlett imposes term limits
One alderman will be unable to seek reelection at the end of his term.
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Bartlett’s Quail Ridge Golf Course could reopen
After a lack of interest in Quail Ridge Golf Course, Bartlett may have found a way to purchase the property and resurrect the course.
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September 2025
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Taco Prime offers authentic experience in Bartlett
With a focus on making quality tacos with prime meat, a couple has opened a new restaurant on U.S. 64 in Bartlett across from Wolfchase Galleria.
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Bartlett wants to build 200-acre-plus industrial park
Eighteen months after Bartlett annexed land at the northwest corner of the suburb, city officials are securing funding for a new industrial area called Innovation Park.
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Bartlett plans major upgrades to sewer and water treatment systems
Long-discussed infrastructure work in the Fletcher Creek Sewer Basin could improve development in Bartlett, while taking some of the pressure off the Memphis system.
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August 2025
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Developer halts plans for Union Depot addition in Bartlett
Only days after Bartlett officials rejected a TIF for an addition to Union Depot, developer Keith Grant has put the project’s expansion on hold.
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More homes are coming to Bartlett
The city’s director of planning and economic development cites the Union Depot mixed-use project as the largest contributor to both the single-family and apartment unit totals.
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