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Bartlett, Tennessee

Located in Shelby County, Tennessee, Bartlett was established in 1829. Consistently ranked among the safest cities in Tennessee. Affluent northeast Memphis suburb.
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Founded 1829 | Population 59,000 | Peak 59,000 (2024) | County Shelby County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bartlett, Tennessee

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1829 Founded: Named for Major Gabriel Bartlett.
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1879 Economic Development: Bartlett grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Bartlett's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Bartlett continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Bartlett

Apr 17, 2026
Rep. Burchett Urges Full UFO Disclosure: Tennessee Congressman Presses Trump to Declassify Files Amid Renewed Interest in Unidentified Phenomena
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is once again pushing President Donald Trump to tear down the veil of secrecy surrounding unidentified…
Apr 17, 2016
Group Digs Boys Casket After 90 Years Taken Aback when They Open it
In a quiet corner of rural Tennessee, a group of historians and locals gathered on a crisp April day in 2016 to unearth a mystery …
Mar 13, 2016
Man Banned Having Any More Kids Learns his Fate
In a Tennessee courtroom on March 13, 2016, a man who had racked up a staggering number of children without the means to support t…
Feb 24, 2016
Man Gets Banned Having Any More Children
In early 2016, a Tennessee man found himself at the center of a highly unusual court case that drew national attention. On Februar…
Dec 5, 2015
What Elvis Presley Wouldve Looked Age 80 Photos
Memphis, Tennessee – Back in January, the world marked what would have been Elvis Presley’s 80th birthday, and by December…
Aug 27, 2015
Army Wife Writes Letter Peyton Manning Immediately Contacted Police
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Back in August 2015, an Army wife took a bold step that set off a chain of events involving one of football…

Complete Historical Timeline

1829 Culture
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1879 Industry
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1890 Culture
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2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Consistently ranked among the safest cities in Tennessee.
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Affluent northeast Memphis suburb.
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Named for Major Gabriel Bartlett.
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Bartlett is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
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Bartlett was founded in 1829.

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Famous People from Bartlett, Tennessee

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Ron Davis (defensive back)
Gridiron Football Player · Born Feb 24, 1972 · Age 54
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Rozelle Claxton
Jazz Musician
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Jacob Wilson (utility player)
Baseball Player · Born Jul 29, 1990 · Age 35
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Ron Lollar
Politician · Born Aug 13, 1948 · Died Jul 6, 2018 (age 69)
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Daniel Wright (baseball)
Baseball Player · Born Apr 3, 1991 · Age 34
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