Government on Bartlett Report

Bartlett Votes Tuesday: Who's on Your Nov. 3 Ballot

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:15:00 +0000

The news: Early voting wrapped up Thursday, Oct. 29, so Tuesday, Nov. 3, is your last chance to vote. Along with the governor’s race, U.S. Senate, state legislative seats and three proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution, Bartlett voters get city races too.

The contested races: Three seats on the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen have more than one name on the ballot:

Alderman, Position 1: Jerry L. Jenkins and Harold Brad King (incumbent)
Alderman, Position 2: Cynthia “Cindy” Cromwell, Robert Griffin (incumbent) and Tim Schlum
Alderman, Position 3: Tamisha P. DuBose and David Reaves (incumbent)

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Bartlett's Week Ahead: Fire Pit Friday, a Planning Commission Agenda and Election Day

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:10:00 +0000

The news: Halloween, a time change and an election all land in the same few days. Here’s what’s coming up in Bartlett, straight from the city’s calendar and meeting agendas.

Friday, Oct. 30: Fire Pit Friday. The city’s Fire Pit Fridays are back from 6 to 8 p.m. at W.J. Freeman Park. The city says to bring a chair, pack a cooler and bring the dog. It’s sponsored by First South Financial, with s’mores from The Westerly.

Bartlett Animal Shelter Is Open Again, but Head to the Portable Building

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:05:00 +0000

The news: Good news if you’ve been thinking about adopting. The City of Bartlett Animal Shelter is back open, the city announced Tuesday, Oct. 27. The catch: the main building is off-limits for now.

Where to go: The shelter is at 5220 Shelter Run Lane. When you get there, go to the portable building, not the main building. “They are completely open for you to come, find your new best friend, and adopt,” the city posted on X.