Bartlett citizens have once again picked the best of the best citizens, professionals, businesses and industries in their vicinity. Using our online and mailed-in survey forms, our readers have selected their favorites for the 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Overall
- Best Business: Hair Savvy, 3051 Kirby Whitten Road, Ste. 7, Bartlett
- Best Overall Industry: Brother Industries USA Ltd., 7819 N. Brother Blvd., Bartlett
- Best Overall Restaurant: El Idolo, 2740 Bartlett Road, Bartlett
- Man of the Year: Steve Shepard of Bartlett United Methodist Church, 5676 Stage Road, Memphis
- Woman of the Year: Gwen Bonner of Saint Francis-Bartlett, 2986 Kate Bond Road, Bartlett
- Best City Employee: Travis Riggs of the Bartlett Police Department, 3730 Appling Road, Bartlett
Automotive
- Best Auto Body Shop: Bartlett Body Shop, 5775 Stage Road, Memphis
- Best Auto Glass Dealer: Jack Morris Auto Glass, 5075 Raleigh LaGrange Road, Memphis
- Best Auto Parts Dealer: AutoZone, 6770 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Auto Repair: 6250 Summer Ave., Memphis
- Best Auto Service Department: Wolfchase Nissan, 2956 N. Germantown Parkway, Bartlett
- Best Car Audio: 901 Sounds, 2235 Covington Pike #2, Memphis
- Best Car Wash/Detailer: Simoniz Car Wash, 6800 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Muffler Repair: Quality Muffler & Automotive, 5065 Raleigh-Lagrange Road, Bartlett
- Best New Car Dealer: Wolfchase Nissan, 2956 N. Germantown Parkway, Bartlett
- Best Tire Dealer: Arlington Automotive, 5769 Airline Road, Arlington
- Best Transmission Repair: Albo’s Transmissions, 5899 Pleasant View Road, Memphis
- Best Used Car Dealer: CarMax, 7771 U.S. 64, Memphis
- Best Windshield Repair: Jack Morris Auto Glass, 5075 Raleigh LaGrange Road, Memphis
- Best Wrecker Service: Frank’s Towing, 4491 Poplar Ave, Memphis
Dining
- Best Asian Food: Asian Star, 6158 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Bakery: Donut Box, 3051 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
- Best Barbecue: Fat Larry’s, 7537 U.S. 70, Bartlett
- Best Breakfast: Cracker Barrel, 6081 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis
- Best Buffet: Grand Pacific, 6105 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Business Lunch: Sweet Pea’s Southern Cooking, 5824 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Candy: Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company Inc., 5280 Pleasant View, Memphis
- Best Catering: Coletta’s Restaurant, 2850 Appling Road, MemphisBest Catfish: Fat Larry’s, 7537 U.S. 70, Bartlett
- Best Chicken: Popeyes Chicken, 6085 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Coffee: Starbucks, 2955 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
- Best Cold Sandwiches: Lenny’s Sub Shop, 7424 Stage Rd #124, Bartlett
- Best Deli: Lenny’s Sub Shop, 7424 Stage Rd #124, Bartlett
- Best Desserts: Sweet Pea’s Southern Cooking, 5824 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Donuts: Donut Box, 3051 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
- Best Fast Food: Wendy’s, Bartlett Towne Center, 5998 Stage Road, Bartlett, and Wendy’s, 7920 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Fine Dining: Side Porch Steak House, 5689 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best French Fries: McDonald’s, 6048 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Hamburgers: Wendy’s, Bartlett Town Center, 5998 Stage Road, Bartlett, and Wendy’s, 7920 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Home Cooking: Dixie Cafe, 2861 Bartlett Blvd. Bartlett
- Best Hot Sandwiches: McAlister’s Deli, Stage Center, 6600 Stage Rd #120, Bartlett
- Best Ice Cream: Baskin Robbins, 7601 U.S. 70 #108, Bartlett, and Baskin Robbins, 5788 Stage Rd #1, Bartlett
- Best Italian Food: Olive Garden, Wolfchase Galleria, 8405 U.S. 64, Memphis
- Best Mexican Food: El Mezcal, 7424 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Pizza: Jet’s Pizza, 7780 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Salads: Lenny’s Sub Shop, 7424 Stage Rd #124, Bartlett
- Best Seafood: Red Lobster, Wolfchase Galleria, 8161 U.S. 64, Memphis
- Best Steaks: Side Porch Steak House, 5689 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Sushi: Grand Pacific, 6105 Stage Road, Bartlett
Education
- Best Preschool/Day Care: Little Bears Pre- School, 6975 U.S. 70, Bartlett
- Best PTA/PTO: St. Ann Catholic School, 6529 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best School: Bon Lin Middle School, 3862 N. Germantown Parkway, Bartlett
- Best School Mascot: Bartlett High School Panthers
Finance
- Best Banking: SunTrust Bank, 6633 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Credit Union: First South Financial Credit Union, 6445 Stage Road, Memphis
- Best Mortgage/Title Co.: Bank of Bartlett, 6281 Stage Road, Bartlett
Health Care
- Best Alzheimer’s Center: Quail Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 2820 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
- Best Eye Clinic: Cade Caroline, O.D., 8480 US 64, Memphis
- Best Fitness Center: Bartlett Recreation Center, 7700 Flaherty Place, Bartlett
- Best Home Accessibility Service: Next Day Access, Suites 101-102, 3150 Stage Post Drive, Bartlett
- Best Hospital: Saint Francis Hospital in Bartlett, 2986 Kate Bond Road, Bartlett
- Best Medical Clinic: Saint Francis Medical Partners, 2996 Kate Bond Road, Bartlett
- Best Pharmacy: Walgreens, 5950 Stage Road, 6697 Stage Road, and 6565 Saint Elmo Road, all in Bartlett
- Best Rehabilitation Services: Saint Francis Hospital in Bartlett, 2986 Kate Bond Road, Bartlett
- Best Weight Loss Center: Weight Watchers, 3150 Stage Post Drive, Bartlett
Retail/Wholesale
- Best Antique Store: Antique Gallery, 6044 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Appliance Store: Lowe’s Home Improvement, 8300 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Athletic Store: Academy Sports, The Commons, 7926 Giacosa Place, Memphis
- Best Boat Dealership: Tracker Boat Center, 6737 Summer Ave., Memphis
- Best Bridal Service: Unique Boutique, 2726 Bartlett Blvd., Bartlett
- Best Building Supply: Lowe’s Home Improvement, 8300 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Cellular Phone Dealer: Cricket Wireless, 6600 Stage Rd #126, Bartlett
- Best Children’s Clothing: Kohl’s, 2335 N. Germantown Parkway, Cordova
- Best Computer Store: KC Computer Repair, 6415 Summer Ave, Memphis
- Best Department Store: Macy’s, Wolfchase Galleria, 2840 N. Germantown Parkway, Bartlett
- Best Electrical Services: Ellendale Electric Company Inc., 7722 US 70, Bartlett
- Best Electronics Store: Best Buy, Market of Wolfcreek, 2755 N. Germantown Parkway, Memphis
- Best Farm Store: Tractor Supply Co., 9715 U.S. 64, Arlington
- Best Farmer’s Market: Bartlett Station Farmers Market at W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd., Bartlett
- Best Florist: Pugh’s Flowers, 2435 Whitten Road, Memphis
- Best Frame Shop: Hobby Lobby, The Commons, 7986 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Furniture Store (New): Great American Home Store, 7171 Appling Farms Parkway, Memphis
- Best Furniture Store (Used): Goodwill, 6899 Stage Road, Memphis
- Best Garden Shop: Bartlett Nursery, 7157 Summer Ave., Bartlett
- Best Gift Shop: Southern Whimsy, 7605 U.S. 70, Ste. 107, Bartlett
- Best Hardware Store: Stewart Brothers Hardware, 7715 U.S. 70, Bartlett
- Best Jewelry Store: Wiemar’s Jewelry, 7525 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Lawn/Garden Store: Lowe’s Home Improvement, 8300 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Liquor Store: Charlie’s Wine and Spirits, 2570 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
- Best Lumber: Lowe’s Home Improvement, 8300 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Men’s Clothing: Kohl’s, 2335 N. Germantown Parkway, Cordova
- Best Motorcycle / ATV Dealership: Bumpus Harley- Davidson, 2160 Whitten Road, Memphis
- Best Musical Instruments Store: rEvolve, 5832 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Paint Dealer: Sherwin-Williams Paint Store, 6995 Stage Road, Memphis
- Best Produce: Sprouts Farmers Market, 9050 U.S. 64, Lakeland
- Best Shoe Store: Shoe Carnival, Bartlett Town Center, 5985 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Sporting Goods: Dick’s Sporting Goods, 393 N. Germantown Parkway, Memphis
- Best Television Store: Best Buy, Market of Wolfcreek, 2755 N. Germantown Parkway, Memphis
- Best Women’s Clothing: Leigh Lane Boutique, 5846 Stage Road, Bartlett
Services
- Best Accounting Firm: Ferguson & Associates, 6825 Summer Ave., Bartlett
- Best Band: Cruisin’ Heavy of Memphis
- Best Barber Shop: Stage Road Barber Shop, 6743 Stage Road, Memphis
- Best Beauty Salon: Hair Savvy, 3051 Kirby Whitten Road, Ste. 7, Bartlett
- Best Computer Repair Shop: KC Computers, 6415 Summer Ave, Memphis
- Best Consignment Store: Plato’s Closet, 2200 N. Germantown Parkway, Cordova
- Best Day Spa: Gould’s Salon Spa, Wolfchase Galleria, 2760 N. Germantown Parkway #197, Memphis
- Best Dry Cleaning: Dry Clean Super Center, 3050 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
- Best Entertainment: Andy B’s, 6276 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Funeral Home: Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis
- Best Heating/Cooling Service: General Heating and Cooling, 2800 Shelby St., Bartlett
- Best Home Builder: Chris Woods Construction Co. Inc., 8068 U.S. 70, Memphis
- Best Hotel/Motel: Hampton Inn & Suites – Memphis/Wolfchase Galleria, 2935 N. Germantown Parkway, Bartlett
- Best Insurance Provider: State Farm Insurance, 7124 U.S. 64 #107, Bartlett
- Best Internet Provider: AT&T, 5985 Stage Road, Ste. 31, Bartlett
- Best Landscaping: Bartlett Nursery & Landscaping, 7157 U.S. 70, Bartlett
- Best Lawn Care Service: Beauty Lawn Spray Inc., 5890 Jetway Drive Arlington
- Best Locksmith: Pop-A-Lock of Memphis, P.O. Box 341758, Memphis
- Best Martial Arts Studio: USA Karate, 819 Bartlett Blvd., Bartlett
- Best Moving Service: My Town Movers, 449 U.S. 72 #129, Collierville
- Best Movie Theater: Hollywood 20 Cinema, 6711 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Nail Salon: Kim’s Nails, 3051 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
- Best Nursing Home/Assisted Living: Robinwood Retirement Community, 2795 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
- Best Party Rentals: Party City, Parkway Place, 1250 N. Germantown Parkway, Memphis
- Best Pawn Shop: AA Pawn Shop LLC, 2830 Austin Peay Highway # 1
- Best Pest Control: Mack Pest Control Inc., P.O. Box 342797, Bartlett
- Best Pet Services: Petco, Bartlett Town Center, 6015 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Photo Studio: Walmart Supercenter, 8400 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Place to Skate: Skateland Raleigh, 4350 Stage Road, Memphis
- Best Plumbing Service: Hugo Plumbing Co. Inc., 7311 Memphis Arlington Road, Bartlett
- Best Real Estate Agency: Norman Realtors, 6061 Stage Road, Ste. 12,, Bartlett
- Best Resale Shop: Memphis Goodwill, 6899 Stage Road, Memphis
- Best Roofing Service: Lucius Roofing, 2874 Price Drive, Bartlett
- Best Security/Alarm Dealer: Alarm Alert Center Inc., 7876 Stage Hills Blvd., Ste. 102, Bartlett
- Best Service Station: Kroger Fuel Center, 5995 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Small Engine Repair Shop: Bartlett Small Engines, 6780 Summer Ave., Bartlett
- Best Staffing Service: Randstad Wolfchase, 7780 Stage Road #105, Bartlett
- Best Storage Center: Compass Self Storage, 8036 U.S. 70, Bartlett
- Best Tanning Salon: Southern Tans, 7546 U.S. 70 #105, Bartlett
- Best Travel Agency: Travel Leaders, 2765 Wolf Creek Parkway, Ste. 104, Memphis
- Best Performing Arts Center: Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling Road, Bartlett
Worship
- Best Bible Study: Faith Baptist Church, 3755 N. Germantown Road, Bartlett
- Best Church: Faith Baptist Church, 3755 N. Germantown Road, Bartlett
- Best Vacation Bible School: Faith Baptist Church, 3755 N. Germantown Road, Bartlett
Individual Honors
- Best Attorney: Tracey Malone, 2850 Bartlett Road, Bartlett
- Best Banker: Jeanne Perkins at SunTrust Bank, 6633 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Barber: Kelly Carraway of Stage Road Barber Shop, 6743 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Building Contractor: Chris Woods of Chris Woods Construction Co. Inc., 8068 U.S. 70, Memphis
- Best Chiropractor: Dr. Stephen Brandenburg of Brandenburg Chiropractic Clinic, 3189 Kirby Whitten Parkway, Ste. 105, Bartlett
- Best Dentist: Dr. Phil Hart of Phillip W. Hart DDS Family Dentistry, 6480 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Doctor: Dr. Michael Nelson, cardiologist, of ProActive Heart & Vascular, 7751 Wolf River Blvd., Germantown
- Best Financial Advisor: Kristin Kilgore of First South Financial Credit Union, 6471 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Firefighter/Paramedic: Danny Baxter, assistant chief of the Bartlett Fire Department, Administration Building, 2939 Altruria Road, Bartlett
- Best Hair Stylist: Kim Nowlin of Hair Savvy, 3051 Kirby Whitten Road, Ste. 7, Bartlett
- Best Insurance Agent: Mike Trippett, Nationwide Insurance, 6462 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Jeweler: David Wiemar, Wiemar’s Jewelry, 7525 U.S. 64, Bartlett
- Best Mechanic: Brian Massey of BMI Memphis (formerly known as Brian Massey Imports), 4844 Elmore Road, Memphis
- Best Nurse: Robin Davis, R.N. of Saint Francis-Bartlett, 2986 Kate Bond Road, Bartlett
- Best Pastor: Josh Ross, preaching minister at Sycamore View Church, 1910 Sycamore View Road, Memphis
- Best Pediatrician: Dr. David M. Ziebarth of Pediatrics Physicians PC, 1172 Vickery Lane, Cordova
- Best Pharmacist: Bill Regal of Bartlett Prescription Shop Inc., 5675 Stage Road, Bartlett
- Best Police Officer: Clint Zuendel of the Bartlett Police Department, 3730 Appling Road, Bartlett
- Best Principal: Todd Baringer, principal of Immanuel Lutheran School, 6319 Raleigh- Lagrange Road, Memphis
- Best Teacher (Elementary School): Matthew Ransom, physical education teacher at Bartlett Elementary, 3932 Billy Maher Road, Bartlett
- Best Teacher (High School): Cathy Schwill, English teacher at Bartlett High School, 5688 Woodlawn, Bartlett
- Best Teacher (Middle School): T.J. Buckley, who teaches 8th-grade social studies, Appling Middle School, 3700 Appling Road, Bartlett
- Best Teacher (Preschool / Day Care): Melissa Kelly of Grace Presbyterian Child Care, 6671 Yale Road, Memphis
- Best Veterinarian: Dr. James Morse, Shelby Center Hospital for Animals, 6923 Stage Road, Bartlett
