Local News in Bartlett, Tennessee on Bartlett Report

Bartlett Chamber President John Threadgill Will Retire in January

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The news: The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce is getting a new leader next year. President John Threadgill will retire effective Jan. 31, 2027, the chamber announced Oct. 20.

How long he’s been there: Threadgill joined the Bartlett chamber in 2005, so he’s led it for more than 20 years. Before that, he spent 16 years with the Greater Memphis Chamber, where he was chief administrative officer and led international economic development work. Earlier, he worked for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, helping bring foreign investment to the state.

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.

Bartlett City Schools Superintendent David Stephens Will Retire Next June

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

The news: Bartlett City Schools will need a new leader in 2027. Superintendent Dr. David A. Stephens announced Wednesday, Oct. 28, that he will retire effective June 30, 2027.

How he said it: Stephens shared the news in a letter to Bartlett City Schools employees and families.

“After much thought, reflection, and prayer, I have made the decision to retire as Superintendent of Bartlett City Schools, effective June 30, 2027,” he wrote.

Bartlett Report Is Launching

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The news: Bartlett Report is launching. This is a new local news site for Bartlett, Tennessee.

What is this? Bartlett is in Shelby County, northeast of Memphis. This site is starting from scratch. There is no earlier archive on this domain, and this note does not recap events we have not reported.

What we’ll cover: The stuff that actually affects your week in Bartlett. That means:

The City of Bartlett, including the Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Bartlett City Schools
Shelby County decisions that reach Bartlett
Police and fire
New businesses
Roads
Events and school sports

How we do it: We go straight to the source when we can. That means official agendas, meeting minutes, and public records. We tell you where every fact came from, and we link to it.