Bartlett passes mayor’s pay increase, property tax rate and budget
Bartlett’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the suburb’s annual budget this week, maintaining the $1.66 property tax rate.
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June 2026
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March 2026
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Bartlett mayor goes ‘back to the ‘80s’ for annual State of the City address
With a 1980s theme as the foundation, Bartlett Mayor David Parsons highlighted the brightness of the suburb’s future, donning a pair of shades to emphasize the point.
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February 2026
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Bailey: No property tax in Bartlett? David Reaves thinks it’s an idea worth study
While the idea may seem a bit outlandish, Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants to look at whether the suburb’s budget could make it without the revenue stream of property taxes.
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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.
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January 2026
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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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November 2025
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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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October 2025
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Not everyone is happy with Bartlett’s plan to save Quail Ridge
Opinions are split on whether Bartlett’s plans to resurrect Quail Ridge Golf Course and have it managed by a private entity is the best route for the suburb.
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Bailey: Bartlett suddenly shows interest in buying Quail Ridge
In a bit of a surprise, Bartlett officials are taking steps to get into the golf course business with the potential purchase of Quail Ridge.
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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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Bartlett Fall Festival will be ‘five festivals in one’
Bartlett’s annual Fall Festival this weekend will feature car shows, BBQ contests, art displays, music and other activities.
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June 2025
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Bartlett’s new tax rate is less but it’s still more
“We’ve made some hard choices,” Alderman David Reaves said about establishing a tax rate that is well over the certified rate approved by the State of Tennessee.
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May 2025
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Bartlett gets closer to property tax increase
With a new fiscal year approaching, Bartlett officials are reviewing their budget and how much in increased property taxes are needed to cover operations.
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Bartlett opens new $12M emergency dispatch center
The new center should serve the community for at least the next decade, while replacing a facility the Bartlett Police Department had outgrown.
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Union Depot developer eyes vacant U.S. 70 tract
The potential success of the mixed-use Union Depot project in Bartlett has the developer considering similar work across U.S. 70 near Stage Road.
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Bartlett officials grapple with tax rate after property values rise
Kristi Francavilla, the city’s assistant director of finance, says in calculating the budget the city is “trying to address our rising costs” in areas such as public safety, employee benefits and infrastructure.
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April 2025
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Former Bartlett golf course has residents depressed over future
Six months after Quail Ridge Golf Course closed in Bartlett, the owner has called short of maintaining the property and nearby residents wonder what is planned for the site.
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Bartlett’s social media posts injected with ‘Todd factor’
Former police captain Todd Halford has brought a jovial personality and an engaging character to Bartlett’s social media presence.
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March 2025
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Bartlett mayor touts business, community growth at State of the City
“We don’t want to become a warehouse city,” Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill said at the event. “We want to become very selective ... We want high-paying jobs.”
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February 2025
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Bartlett passes first reading to change charter and add term limits
After many years of the former mayor and several other elected officials serving 20 years or longer in their positions, Bartlett is looking to implement term limits.
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Bartlett votes down mosque plan, citing traffic concerns
Bartlett officials have rejected plans for a mosque near a five-way intersection despite claims from the ACLU that the city could face a legal challenge.
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Bartlett Hy-Vee project sits in limbo
The first Hy-Vee supermarket in the Memphis area is on hold for its Bartlett location as several factors have delayed its development.
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November 2024
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Bartlett exploring options for Quail Ridge Golf Course
While Quail Ridge golf course in Bartlett has closed, there are still ongoing discussions about the future of the property, but apartments do not appear to be an option.
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Bartlett Veterans Day event salutes those who served
On a sunny, warm and pleasant day, hundreds of people gathered in Bartlett to honor those who served in the military during the suburb’s annual Veterans Day recognition.
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Future of Quail Ridge Golf Course uncertain following closure
There seems to be little interest in retaining Quail Ridge as a golf course, so what are the possibilities for the site?
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June 2024
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Bartlett to explore creation of a renewable natural gas facility
Bartlett is looking into a process that could convert its wastewater into natural gas, a benefit currently lost into the atmosphere.
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