The Bartlett Express

The Bartlett Express is a weekly publication focused solely on news from Bartlett, Arlington, and Lakeland, which are suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee. It is produced by Journal West 10 Media, LLC, and holds memberships with the National Newspaper Association, Tennessee Press Association, and the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Youth Villages welcomes 96 interns for the 2025 summer

1 week ago | bartlett-express.com | Jennifer Deshazo

Interns to gain experience working on Memphis, Nashville campuses Staff ReportsWest10/Legacy MediaThis summer, 96 college students from across the nation are trading in their classrooms and books for valuable work experience as they begin summer internships with Youth Villages. This year’s internship class represents 48 different colleges and universities from across 15 states.
Weems Earns Five Year National Award

2 weeks ago | bartlett-express.com | Benita Pepper |Jennifer Deshazo

By Benita Pepper Special to West 10/Legacy Media Edward Weems, 11 year old son of Freeman and Qing Weems of Arlington, has earned the Five Year National Award following the National Piano Guild Auditions in Germantown, where he performed a 10-piece memorized program each year for five years, earning an “A” grade (Superior) for 4 years, and an “A+” (Superior Plus) in 2023 and this year, 2025! He received the Guild’s 5-Year National pin, a certificate, a medal, and a porcelain bust of Schumann...
15th Annual Daniel Brooks Antique Car, Truck and Motorcycle Benefit Saturday

2 weeks ago | bartlett-express.com | Jennifer Deshazo

Thomas Seller, Jr.West10/Legacy MediaThe memory and spirit of the late Daniel Brooks will once again shine alongside the custom rides, smiles and donations. The 15th Annual Antique Car, Truck and Motorcycle Benefit will be hosted in Arlington by Brooks’ mother Kim, grandfather Clyde Sr. and uncle Clyde Jr. on Saturday, June 14 (with a rain date of June 21).
Three-year Summer Avenue widening project underway in Memphis

2 weeks ago | bartlett-express.com | Jennifer Deshazo

Staff ReportsMEMPHIS – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is excited to announce the start of the Summer Avenue Widening Project, aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing safety for all users of this vital transportation corridor. Beginning June 8, at 7 p.m., traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with a turn lane for crews to safely begin working.
MUSIC BY THE LAKE

3 weeks ago | bartlett-express.com | Jennifer Deshazo

AT BPACC – JUNE 13Courtesy Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC)ALMOST FAMOUS is a quintessential high energy, sophisticated, versatile rock n roll band who, on Friday, June 13, will visit Bartlett to play the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center’s popular “Music By The Lake” outdoor music series. ALMOST FAMOUS hails from Memphis, and features some of the best musical talents anywhere, with show stopping live performances.
Ray Donavan Phillips

3 weeks ago | bartlett-express.com | Jennifer Deshazo

Ray Donavan Phillips, 37, Bolton High School Graduate and former Fed Ex employee passed away May 16, 2025. Ray is survived by his beloved son Carson, his father and mother Donavan and Terri Phillips, his sister Emily Phillips, grandmother Freda Clark and Aunt Bonnie Clark. He will be so greatly missed by all and will always be in our hearts. He is now resting in Gods arms.
A Simple Poem in honor of Historical Month

1 month ago | bartlett-express.com | Elizabeth W. Pugh |Jennifer Deshazo

Staff ReportsWest10/Legacy MediaElizabeth Cunningham Pugh wrote the following poem in 1979, which the Bartlett Express published. She was an educator for Bartlett High School and served as the curriculum writer, and publisher of the Pantheon as well as being the sponsor of the writing club. Elizabeth passed away April 19, 2025. Being Historical month, we found this poem to be relevant for then and now.
In the month of May, with Memorial Day approaching, we present the opportunity to read about some of our country’s National Heroes

1 month ago | bartlett-express.com | Jennifer Deshazo

The following story, written by Kim Hardaway, is part of the Stories Behind the Stars project (see https://www.storiesbehindthestars.org/). This is a national effort of volunteers to write the stories of all 400,000+ of the US WWII fallen here and on Fold3. Can you help write these stories? Related to this, there will be a smartphone app that will allow people to visit any war memorial or cemetery, scan the fallen’s name and read his/her story.
Bartlett Police Officer involved in shooting incident, TBI investigating

1 month ago | bartlett-express.com | Jennifer Deshazo

On May 22, 2025, at approximately 5:45 pm, members of the Bartlett Police Department were involved in an Officer-involved shooting stemming from an incident that occurred in the area of Kate Hyde Blvd and Highway 64. During the encounter, the suspect, while armed with a knife, attempted to stab an officer, at which time officers fired their weapons, striking the suspect. Emergency medical services responded and transported the suspect to a local hospital.
Bartlett Station Farmer’s Market kicks off this Saturday

1 month ago | bartlett-express.com | Jennifer Deshazo