Bartlett Art Association gears up for October show

The Bartlett Art Association is looking for artistic residents to join their organization. President Joe Umphress, who has been a member since 2008, said the BAA is currently holding a membership drive. “What we’re trying to do is double our membership,” he said. “More people means more dues, and more money to pay for programs and workshops. More artistically inclined people who participate in them in the give and take sessions.”

Crews begin work on Bartlett Boulevard

Suburban officials organize to fight consolidation

More than a dozen allied elected officials from Shelby County’s suburban municipalities met last week in Bartlett to strategize against recent advertisements promoting consolidation. Those in attendance were encouraged to disseminate a message to their respective communities — Keep Shelby Growing. The message, which has been adopted as the group’s name, suggests that governmental consolidation will thwart county growth.

Autograph fit for a King

Foxbridge resident Jackie Hayes signs the wall at Graceland Mansion during Elvis Week.

Arlington High School
2010 Football Schedule

Aug. 27 — Frayser High School — Home

Earning Stripes

Arlington Lady Tiger junior Savannah Harrington spikes the ball over Brighton's Caroline Jacobs during a game Saturday at the Collierville High School Volleyball Classic at Houston High School.

Lady Wildcats win 2 of 3 opening week of soccer

After opening their season with a win on the road at Munford, the Bolton Lady Wildcats hosted their own home opener against the Lady Spartans of White Station the following night.

Bolton goalie snatches Munford chances of winning in opener

There it was — a chance to push the Bolton Lady Wildcats to the limit in the season opener Aug. 23 at Munford Stadium.The Munford Lady Cougars trailed 3-1 late in the second half when Sierra Campbell lined up for a penalty kick. All that stood between her and the net was Lady Wildcat goalie Anna Yancey.

Bartlett Chamber cuts ribbon at banquet hall

Staff, board members and ambassadors from the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce gathered Tuesday, Aug. 13 with the owners and employees of Appling Manor Banquet Hall located at 1755 Appling Road to cut a ceremonial ribbon for the business. 
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Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association announces new Wolfchase location
The physicians and staff members of Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA) have announced that their Wolfchase office will be re-locating.“After five years in our current location,” said Melissa Conklin, Office Manager, “we have simply outgrown our building. This is going to be a win-win situation for both our practice and the local hospital, which will use the building for some of its own functions.”
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First Citizens names President of Arlington Center
Chris Heckler, Southwest Market Regional President of First Citizens National Bank, announced the addition of Don Oliver as Community Bank President at the Bank’s Arlington Financial Center. “I am pleased to give our customers and the Arlington community the opportunity to work with Don,” Heckler said. “Under his leadership our Arlington Financial Center will continue to be focused on customer service and our tradition of providing a wealth of talent to meet our customers’ needs.” 
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Local resident named general manager of FedExFamilyHouse

Wilson Hotel Management Company, Inc. recently announced that Bridgette Askew has been named general manager of the FedExFamilyHouse at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital located at 50 N. Dunlap St. With 27 years experience from serving in various positions in the Memphis hospitality industry, starting as a front desk clerk and in recent years as a general manager, Askew will assume operational responsibility for operation of the property when it opens in late fall of 2010.

Thursday, Sept. 5, 1985

Bartlett Band Will Continue to Practice

Calling all artists

The Bartlett Art Association is looking for artistic residents to join their organization. President Joe Umphress, who has been a member since 2008, said the BAA is currently holding a membership drive.

Calendar of Events

Fall season

Obituaries

Phyllis Lowery Adkison: Phyllis Lowery Adkison, 52, of Bartlett died Aug. 22, 2010. Services were Aug. 25 at Memphis Funeral Home and MemorialGardens. Burial was Aug. 26. She is survived by her daughter, Katy Bennett (Ross); parents, Gene and Carolyn Lowery; brother, Mickey Lowery (Karen); and her grandson, Carter Bennett.

History's Worst Decisions---So Far.

That’s correct. The following few words concern the book History’s Worst Decisions And The People Who Made Them by Stephen Weir, 2008. The book lists 50 such decisions and treats them in considerable detail for 256 pages. In reading into the book I expected a political slant but failed to find it. The author seems to deal objectively with the 50 selected examples of decisions which have adversely affected our world. 

Energy efficiency needed for businesses, state

Thanks to the leadership of Governor Bredesen and the Legislature, Tennessee businesses will now have access to energy efficiency financing at an unprecedented level. Through this leadership, the State of Tennessee is creating a unique public-private collaboration to develop a model for the rest of the nation to follow. This first-of-its-kind collaboration is leveraging state funds with capital from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Pinnacle National Bank, and Pathway Lending for the creation of a targeted loan program for financing energy efficiency improvements. This program is receiving additional support from the US Economic Development Administration and the US Department of Energy as a possible blueprint for other states.

A mosque near ground zero? Yes and No.

Unless living incommunicado in some isolated cave, everyone knows there are a bunch of big time problems out there. One doesn’t need a newspaper columnist to tell them that. But just think how lucky we are. We live in a land where all one has to do is pick up a newspaper or magazine, or flip the TV or radio dials, and we find the problems and their solutions. 

Bartlett Police Reports

Aug. 16 through 22

Bartlett Police Reports
Aug. 9 through 15

Aug. 9 - Recovered Auto- Officers responded to a business parking lot located in the 8000 block of Stage Hills in regards to a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival officers learned that the unoccupied vehicle had been reported stolen from the Wolfchase Mall on the previous date.