Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington school districts will take advantage of the empty campuses and work on improvement projects. 

Across the county, Memorial Day ceremonies recognized the sacrifices of those who perished during their times in the armed service.

Brad King is the latest candidate to announce for one of four seats on the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen this November.

Reappraisal and a certified rate led to a slight decrease in property taxes in Bartlett for the coming fiscal year, a $1.73 rate to help fund the annual budget.

Katie McCain is replacing Shannon Abraham, who became principal at Arlington High.

Kate Bond Elementary’s student senators are some of the youngest you’ll find, but they have big changes in mind to make their school better. 

As crews begin clearing the property in Bartlett for a mixed-use development, the wood from the old buildings is being repurposed for good causes.

Bartlett City Schools held the line on its annual budget while providing salary increases for employees. 

The Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen have begun their annual approval of the fiscal year budget and a slight decrease in the property tax rate.

Weather-related closures are layered decisions for local superintendents as they balance a number of concerns while prioritizing student safety.

Collierville considers the possibility of lighting its streets with LEDs. A study to begin next week will take inventory of all the current streetlights and their condition, to give the board more direction.

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

Robert Griffin, a former Memphis in May official, joins a growing field of candidates seeking to replace Emily Elliott in Bartlett alderman Position 2.

After a two-year, pandemic-induced absence, the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce held its business expo, providing a way to promote local services.

With longtime Alderwoman Emily Elliott stepping down in June, Brandon Weise has announced he will seek her seat in the Nov. 8 municipal election.

The death of her husband and the lack of smaller house with less maintenance in Bartlett are some of the reasons Bartlett Alderwoman Emily Elliott will step down from her seat in June.

A second strip center on Stage Road in Bartlett that sat empty for years has been purchased and renovations are planned.

Lakeland wants to purchase the sewer assets in the Stonebridge community so the suburb can continue to separate itself from the Memphis system.

A Lakeland family hopes for a hunka, hunka business as they expand their online offerings of customized mugs, charcuterie boards and more to a storefront near Stage and North Germantown roads.

The future of home sales, both existing and new construction looks bright for the three suburbs in Northeast Shelby County.

Bartlett wants to study its streetlight network to see if LED lights are more beneficial from a cost standpoint and provide better lighting than traditional bulbs.

Erin Berry and Bryan Woodruff have both served on the board since its inception when the municipal district was formed nine years ago.

“Blue Oval City is really what changed my mind entirely, because that’s a real make-or-break for the future of Bartlett,” said alderman Kevin Quinn. 

Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.

Germantown and Bartlett issued emergency declarations Friday. Other suburban mayors are not issuing declarations at this time.