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Located in the geographic center of Shelby County next door to Memphis, Bartlett is the 11th largest city in Tennessee with a population of nearly 60,000. It is an award-winning community recognized by CNN, Money Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and others as one of the best places in the USA to live, work and play. It is also a great place to raise a family.

Economically, Bartlett is known for its industrial diversity and entrepreneurial innovation that has nurtured numerous multimillion dollar homegrown companies. Bartlett is recognized as containing one of the highest concentrations of medical device manufacturers in the State and is home to the Greater Memphis Medical Device Council To accommodate the regional and national need for a highly skilled workforce, Bartlett Corporate Park hosts the Tennessee College of Applied Technology’s Bartlett campus with an emphasis on advanced manufacturing. The BACC works closely with TCAT and other local technical educational institutions to ensure that Bartlett businesses maintain a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent.

Logistically Bartlett provides easy access to and from Interstates 40 & TN 385/I-240, and U.S. Highways 64, 70, and 79. Memphis International Airport is just 20 minutes from Bartlett Corporate Park with direct flights to over 30 major US markets. The FedEx Global Hub is also 20 minutes distance and allows Bartlett businesses late pickups for critical deliveries. Because of the region’s unique position as one of the nation’s major railroad hubs, Memphis has become one of the nation’s largest inland import/export depots, providing US Customs clearance and offering multiple foreign trade zone designations.

Enhancing the quality of life are the Bartlett City Schools, five area private schools, nine day care centers, numerous church denominations, and the region’s premier shopping district Wolfchase Galleria. The City of Bartlett maintains Singleton Community Center, Bartlett Recreation & Fitness Center, Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, Bartlett Senior Citizens Center, and 24 city parks. Also, next door to Bartlett is one of the largest municipal parks in the nation – Shelby Farms, with over 4,000 acres of recreational opportunities Shelby Farms Park .

Safety is a concern for all residents and Bartlett takes crime seriously. the City is known for its safe neighborhoods and low crime rate. The Bartlett Police Department is an award winning organization that maintains a diligence unsurpassed by its peers.. Bartlett’s streets, schools, commercial centers and its industrial areas all have a reputation for safety. To learn more about crime statistics go to crimeinsight.tbi.tn.gov/tops

Living in Bartlett is a wonderful experience and an excellent decision for newcomers. The 11th biggest city in Tennessee and the largest suburb within the Memphis MSA, Bartlett does not feel like a city of 60,000 residents. Instead, it resembles numerous small neighborhoods…some new, some middle aged and others on the historic register. The oldest home in Shelby Count, Davies Manor , is located in one of Bartlett’s more upscale neighborhoods that takes its name Davies Plantation Other older neighborhoods like Ellendale and Brunswick have a rural feel all to themselves. Whatever your price range or whether you desire to live in an urban setting or in a rural environment…you will find it in Bartlett. We encourage you to explore Bartlett’s many attributes and let us know if we can assist you.

The Bartlett/Mid-South area is an ideal location for people who enjoy all types of sports, the great outdoors, and cultural activities. The combination of the region’s nature, history and culture create an abundant source of activities for everyone in the family. From duck hunting and trout fishing to opera and Broadway plays, excitement awaits lifelong residents, newcomers, and weekend visitors.


With more than 250,000 people residing in Bartlett and Northeast Shelby County, area business owners, professionals, parents, and neighbors make up a community rich with recreation, economic activity and civic opportunities.

The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce represents the industrial and commercial interests of the area’s diverse business community. With a primary focus on economic development and growth, the BACC works closely with local, state and federal policy makers to ensure that Bartlett maintains a business-friendly environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurialism.

HISTORY OF THE BARTLETT AREA

BARTLETT, TENNESSEE… A GROWING COMMUNITY… KEEPING A SMALL-TOWN ATMOSPHERE… AND CONTINUALLY ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Bartlett, Tennessee, once known as Union Depot, still holds its flavor of stagecoach and rail transportation. The original area was settled in 1829 and was incorporated as Bartlett in 1866, being named after Major Gabriel M. Bartlett, a prominent businessman, and owner of one of five large plantations on Stage Road, the main artery through the town. This historical area within Bartlett has been revitalized and is now known as Bartlett Station.

The logo for Bartlett Station is the stagecoach, along with the train. The CSX Railroad System still operates through the center of Bartlett, and it is easy to get the feeling of older and simpler times. The residential area to the north of the business section of Bartlett Station has recently been named a Historic District. Sitting in the middle of this district is the Bartlett Museum in the historic Gotten House restored and operated by members of the Bartlett Historical Society. Located at 2969 Court Street, it is the original home of Nicholas Gotten built in 1871 and is open for free tours on the first and third Sundays from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

The landscape of Bartlett has changed dramatically as agriculture became second to business and industry. Retail and service businesses sprang up all along Stage Road (Highway 64); down Bartlett Road, Kirby-Whitten Parkway, Summer Avenue (Highway 70), Germantown Parkway, and many others. The Bartlett Corporate Park was formed in 1983 and over 200 industries are now operating and thriving.

Located in the geographic center of Shelby County, Bartlett is adjacent to Memphis in southwest Tennessee. It is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. There is easy access to and from Interstates 40 and 240, and U.S. Highways 64, 70, and 79. Enhancing the quality of life are eleven Shelby County Schools, five private schools, nine day care centers, and numerous church denominations. The City of Bartlett maintains Singleton Community Center, Bartlett Recreation & Fitness Center, Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, Bartlett Senior Citizens Center, and twenty-four city parks.