The Bartlett Express

Staff Reports The Bartlett Fire Department will host its 46th annual pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. According to the Bartlett Fire Department, sponsorship opportunities are now open for the event. Sponsors can choose from four levels: Firefighter, Lieutenant, Chief and Department. The department also said it is willing to discuss other sponsorship options.

Bartlett High School celebrated its 2025-26 boys basketball team last Friday night, honoring the Panthers for a season that ended with a TSSAA Class 4-A state championship. The Panthers were recognized during a special halftime ceremony at Panther Stadium, where players and coaches were presented with championship rings commemorating their title run. The state championship marked a historic achievement for Bartlett and capped a season defined by hard work, teamwork and determination.

BARTLETT, TENN. - Bartlett City Schools has launched a new "Speak Up" feature designed to give parents and students a convenient way to report bullying, safety concerns and other issues. The feature is available through the Bartlett City Schools mobile app. To access it, users should: * Open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. * Search for "Bartlett City Schools." * Download the app and follow the prompts. * Open the app and select "Speak Up" at the bottom of the screen.

Bartlett High School Football starts Friday night, August 21, at MUS with game scheduled to run from 7 to 9 PM. Go Panthers! Photo: Bartlett High School

The Bartlett LIVE Music Series has reached the halfway mark, but there is still plenty of music left to fill the air. So far, the series has brought Truck Patch Revival, Twin Soul and Park Hill Billies to the stage, giving Bartlett residents a chance to gather, listen to live music and enjoy summer evenings together. The second half of the series promises a little something for everyone. On Aug. 29, Business Casual will take the stage with rock hits from the turn of the century and beyond.

BARLETT, TN - Campbell Clinic is expanding its nationally recognized orthopaedic care with the opening of a new physical therapy clinic in Bartlett later this year, bringing advanced rehabilitation services closer to patients throughout the growing community. Located at 2841 Kirby Whitten Road in the former O'Reilly Auto Parts building, the new 7,138-square-foot facility is expected to open in December 2026.

Staff Reports CSX Transportation plans to conduct maintenance at two railroad crossings in Bartlett during the week of Aug. 17-22, requiring temporary closures and alternate routes for motorists. The crossings at Brunswick Road and Old Brownsville Road (at North Germantown Road) are scheduled to close during the maintenance period. Motorists who regularly use either crossing are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time while the work is underway. Source: City of Bartlett

Adults who enjoy singing or have fond memories of participating in a school, church or community choir will have an opportunity to return to choral music when the Bartlett Area Chorus begins its new season Aug. 27. The non-audition choir, founded in 1990, welcomes anyone age 18 and older who is willing to commit to weekly two-hour rehearsals. Members learn a variety of challenging and entertaining musical selections while working together to prepare performances for the community.

Get ready for the Bartlett LIVE The Park Hill Billies will return to Bartlett on Saturday, Aug. 15, as part of the Bartlett LIVE! Music Series, presented by the City of Bartlett. Back by popular demand, the Park Hill Billies are known for their lively take on classic outlaw country, bringing a fun and lighthearted approach to their performances that appeals to fans of country and Western music. The Bartlett LIVE! Music Series is free to the public through the support of local sponsors.

Bartlett City Schools is proud to congratulate Bartlett High School Criminal Justice teacher Ray Schwill on being selected as the recipient of the Tennessee Statewide Dual Credit (SDC) Lifetime Achievement Award for Criminal Justice. The award recognizes one educator from each Statewide Dual Credit course whose dedication, student outcomes, and long-term contributions have made an exceptional impact throughout the life of the program.