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Bartlett’s performing arts center keeps losing money. The city wants your ideas.

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 28, 2026 1:06 PM CT | Published: October 28, 2026 12:53 PM CT

The City of Bartlett is looking for some fresh ideas regarding the suburb’s performing arts center, which ultimately loses money each year.

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special work session on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to discuss a public survey that will be conducted over the next two months about the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center.

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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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