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'Bartlett' is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee and a suburb of the Memphis metropolitan area. The population was 40,543 at the 2000 census.
History
The community from which the City of Bartlett grew was first called Union Depot. It was the last major way station in Tennesseealong the stagecoach route from Nashville westward and came into being about 1829. When the Memphis & Ohio Railroad took the place of the stages, Bartlett continued as a depot. This was a farming community, with major plantations along Stage Road.
In 1866, with a population of less than 100, the City was officially incorporated and the name changed to Bartlett. It was named for Major Gabriel M. Bartlett, a planter, whose homeplace was located on the old Raleigh-Somerville Road (Stage Road) at the present location of Bartlett Station Plaza.
Geography
Bartlett is located at (35.222990, -89.841170).
According to the City of Bartlett, the city limits encompass a total area of 60.7 km² (23.42 mi²). The annexation reserves of the city extend another 53.2 km² (20.54 mi²).
Education
Public Schools
Bartlett is within Shelby County Schools
High schools:
★ Bartlett High School
Middle schools:
★ Appling Middle School
★ Elmore Park Middle School
Elementary schools:
★ Alturia Elementary School
★ Bartlett Elementary School
★ Bon Lin Elementary School
★ Ellendale Elementary School
★ Oak Elementary School
★ Rivercrest Elementary School
The Shelby County Alternative School is located Bartlett.
While Kate Bond Elementary School has a Bartlett address, it is in an unincorporated area and therefore not in the corporate limits of Bartlett. In addition, Kate Bond is a part of Memphis City Schools, not Shelby County Schools.
Private Schools
★ Bartlet Baptist Pre-School Kin
★ St. Ann Elementary School
Demographics and Growth Pattern
As of the census of 2000, there were 40,543 people, 13,773 households, and 11,817 families residing in the city. The city was the 12th largest city in Tennessee (2nd in Shelby County, after Memphis). The population density was 820.4/km² (2,124.5/mi²). There were 14,021 housing units at an average density of 283.7/km² (734.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.44% White, 4.86% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.24% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.
There were 13,773 households out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.2% were non-families. 12.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $66,369, and the median income for a family was $69,962. Males had a median income of $45,281 versus $32,382 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,616. About 2.1% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Population Growth
In existence since about 1829, Bartlett was incorporated in 1866 and remained a small town for another 100 years. From the "old" town of only 508 people at Stage Road and the CSX Railroad in 1960, Bartlett grew rapidly in the 1970s and 1980s both through new residents and through annexation, primarily to the east and north, to over 43,000 people today.
Places of Interest
Recreation & Fitness Center
The Bartlett Recreation Center is 55,000 sq. ft. and opened in August 2000. The recreation center is located at 7700 Flaherty Place directly behind the Bartlett Police Station. Contact the recreation center at (901) 385-6470.
'Hours of Operation'
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
'Features'
★ Group exercise studio
★ Natatorium with 8-lane competition pool; handicap-accessible, spectator seating & competitive swim-meet scoreboard
★ Gymnasium with two full basketball courts
★ Childcare
★ Two racquetball courts
★ 1/12-mile indoor walking track
★ Multi-purpose room
★ Locker rooms (mens, womens, family)
★ Saint Francis Hospital Sports Rehabilitation Center
★ Fully equipped strength and cardiovascular room
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★ LifeFitness
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★ Hammer Strength
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★ StarTrac Cycles
Performing Arts & Conference Center
The Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center known as BPACC and is located at 3663 Appling Rd. BPACC is directly across the street from the Bartlett Police Station and middle school. Office hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and box office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and one hour prior to each show. Contact BPACC at (901) 385-6440.
Local churches
Surrounding Cities/Suburbs
''See also: Memphis Metropolitan Area''
★ Arlington ★ Atoka ★ Capleville (unincorporated) ★ Collierville ★ Cordova (unincorporated) ★ Germantown ★ Horn Lake, MS ★ Lakeland ★ Marion, AR | ★ Memphis ★ Millington ★ Oakland ★ Olive Branch, MS ★ Piperton ★ Southaven, MS ★ Tunica, MS ★ Tunica Resorts, formerly Robinsonville, MS ★ West Memphis, AR |
External links
★ Official City Government Website
★ About.com Web Entry
★ Bartlett Recreation & Fitness Center Official Website
★ Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center Official Website
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