Category Archives: History

Commission encourages Bartlett to preserve, celebrate history

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles about Bartlett historical preservation. [...]

Lakeland seeks historic items for county exhibit

On Monday, Lakeland began collecting historical memorabilia for an exhibit that opens in downtown Memphis [...]

Black and white students to march 50 miles to Memphis

PEARL, Miss. — An interracial group of young men will begin a journey of reconciliation [...]

‘It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men’

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Barteau-Dickey House closer to historic status

The Bartlett city board took another step toward designating the Barteau-Dickey House at 2943 Sycamore [...]

State Library and Archives can’t afford more funding delays

As the legislative session winds down, I am cautiously optimistic that the General Assembly will [...]

Marker to commemorate MLK’s final flight

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A historical marker commemorating the final flight of Dr. Martin Luther King [...]

American Legion Post 249 encourages Bartlett’s honoring of veterans

Editor’s note: This series will run weekly throughout 2016 to highlight Bartlett’s history in honor [...]

Brooks family traces history through widow’s pension

Editor’s note: This series will run weekly throughout 2016 to highlight Bartlett’s history in honor [...]

Bartlett ornament marks city’s 150th

One thing common among Bartlett residents at the holidays hangs bright and shiny and right [...]

Bartlett schools focus on excellence, respect

Editor’s note: This series will run weekly throughout 2016 to highlight Bartlett’s history in honor [...]

FFA and Brother Industries pooled resources to construct Bartlett’s stagecoach

Editor’s note: This series will run weekly throughout 2016 to highlight Bartlett’s history in honor [...]