There are 9 article(s) tagged Monique Williams:

• May 2026

  • Recipe Exchange: Chef Mo’s A Mother’s Love Coconut Cake

    Coconut cake holds a special place in Monique Williams’ heart.

    By Jennifer Chandler May 09, 2026

• May 2025

  • This Juneteenth celebration will spotlight Black chefs

    After “The Mushroom Queen” Daishu McGriff closed her restaurant, she said she wanted to create a way to honor Black chefs. The answer was Umami Amora, a seven-course plant-based Juneteenth dinner scheduled for June 14.

    By Christin Yates May 13, 2025

• September 2024

  • The Juke could join more ‘Jams’ Downtown

    Monique Williams already operates two locations of Biscuits & Jams. Now, she’s planning another music-centric concept. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 13, 2024

• January 2024

  • Biscuits and Jams second location opening Downtown

    The latest location of popular Bartlett restaurant has the potential to bring the restaurant to hotels across the U.S. 

    By Christin Yates January 21, 2024

  • Bartlett taps YMCA to manage its rec center

    On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a public hearing and voted 5-1 in favor of the YMCA managing the facility, which has always been run by the city.

    By Michael Waddell January 10, 2024

• October 2023

  • Despite break-ins, Bartlett says no to accordion-style security gates

    A multitude of break-ins led a Bartlett business to install accordion-style gates to thwart criminals. That put him at odds with city leaders, who say the security measure sends the wrong message.

    By Michael Waddell October 25, 2023

• August 2023

  • Monique Williams makes history as new Bartlett alderwoman

    Monique Williams was sworn in to the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen, becoming the first Black person to serve as on the board, and the only woman currently serving.

    By Michael Waddell August 23, 2023

  • Bartlett board elects Monique Williams as new alderwoman

    Williams was selected from a dozen hopefuls to finish the term of Bobby Simmons, who stepped down at the end of July because of ongoing health issues.

    By Michael Waddell August 18, 2023

• April 2022

  • Bartlett uses incentives to help businesses, developers

    Businesses in Bartlett Station are eligible for incentives to maintain the character and look of the historic district near the suburb’s western gateway.

    By Michael Waddell April 10, 2022