BARTLETT BARTLETT Sponsored by the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce INSIGHTS BARTLETT 2019 ~2020 InSightsCOMMUNITY GUIDE A COMMUNITY GUIDE 2019-2020 Edition Bar tlett Delivers EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESSES OF BARTLETT PROVIDE EXTRAORDINARY SERVICES REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY AND WORLDWIDE. Craig Esrael President & CEO of First South Financial First South growth creates necessity for new Bartlett Headquarters LIVE • SHOP • PlAY • WORK BARTLETT InSights 2019~20 COMMUNITY GUIDE LIVE SHOP PLAY WORK 6 Bartlett Neighborhoods 24 Bartlett Home 34 Bartlett Parks 47 First South Financial Furnishings, Bikes Police Chief Captain Bluff City Escape Rooms Youth Villages 8 Plus, rEvolve Music 40 50 Glen Williamson Shop, Stewart Brothers 43 Andy B’s 52 Behind the Scenes, Hardware, Wiemar’s Kele Inc., IAC 12 Health & Wellness: 44 Calendar of Events St. Francis, Methodist Jewelry, Pat’s Prints 58 Engineering Services Behavioral Health, Learning Health & Wellness, Rehab 62 Healthcare Inc., Footsteps in Eden, Mass Media Ervin Hypnosis 66 3 Mayor’s Welcome • 76 Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory 2019~20 To advertise in the 2020 issue of BARTLETT INSIGHTS or for more information, contact BACC at 901.372.9457 PRESIDENT/ WRITERS Reproduction in whole or part without the PUBLISHER Deborah Camp publisher’s consent is strictly prohibited. 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Phone: 901-372-9457 • Fax: 901-372-9488 Beverly Holmgren John Dodd THE BARTLETT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE would like to thank our Pinnacle Investors for their dedication and support for the Chamber in our efforts to ensure the long-term prosperity of Bartlett and Northeast Shelby County. BARTLETT INSIGHTS • Community Guide 2019-20 1 B ARTLETT I NS I GHTS WELCOME BARTLETT, TENNESSEE: A GREAT PLACE TO From the Mayor { WORK, LIVE AND PLAY t’s time again to stroll through the pages of this year’s leisure activities, there’s family Bartlett Insights Magazine and take a look at some of the entertainment for almost every people, places and things that make us proud to be part taste. of the Bartlett community. The emphasis in this issue The same is true when it comes Iis on the service sector, and how the delivery of those services to the delivery of our shopping affects how we work, play, shop and live in Bartlett. goods. I am continuously amazed We’ve known for a long time our local medical services are by the variety and quality of top-notch—our doctors, clinics and hospitals that are second our commerce and shopping to none. But how many have had the opportunity to learn opportunities in Bartlett. And even about some of the newer and complementary medical services more so by the entrepreneurship also offered in our city? In these pages you’ll read about a few that’s created local stores with I bet you’ve not heard of, until now. You’ll also see updated loyal followings for over two information on some of our medical device leaders, and how decades. I’m equally impressed their continued growth is resulting in strategic partnerships with the small service businesses and retail operations that with local colleges and universities. These alliances will started with a dream, determination, and a little extra space in positively impact our workforce for years to come and will someone’s spare room or garage. inevitably lead to the steady creation of new jobs in our area. As I reflect on the tremendous people of Bartlett—those We may not be the “city that never sleeps,” but Bartlett who live and work here, those who shop and play here—I’m is certainly one with no lack of venues for play. Whether it’s reminded once again what an awesome honor it is to serve this Bartlett’s Parks and Recreation, or small businesses offering thriving community. ~ Mayor A. Keith McDonald BARTLETT INSIGHTS • Community Guide 2019-20 3 B ARTLETT I NS I GHTS LIVE Bartlett Neighborhoods { WITH MORE THAN 70 ACTIVE HOMEOWner’s ASSOCIATIONS AND NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUPS, THE CITY OF BARTLETT OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SAFE COMMUNITIES TO LIVE IN. ne of the most affordable environment of fellowship and fun. eighborhood HOA’s are stronger than they have neighborhoods in Bartlett is Bartlett Davies Plantation, Windolyn Estates, and Bartlett Country Highland Condos - the only Bartlett are a few neighborhoods in Bartlett where you can find lot been in many years, according to Laura Gaither with Crye-Leike. neighborhood where you can still sizes of more than an acre. Davies Plantation features rolling N purchase a home for under $100,000. hills, and the large stately homes sit near to a walking track, Homebuyers are choosing to move to Bartlett for more than just the Homeowners in Easthill, where playground, and park. Brunswick Park and Bartlett Pointe are excellent schools. Many people who grew up in the area are returning prices are less than $200,000, love smaller, newer communities with less than 100 homes, while Brunswick Park, Villages at Brunswick, Windolyn Estates, and for the variety of amenities, home price points and convenience. that it is conveniently located near a neighborhood elementary Oschool. In Birdsong Estates and Country Club Estates, Chatham Pond are some of the few gated communities you will homeowners have access to a neighborhood pool and enjoy an find in Bartlett. 6 BARTLETT INSIGHTS • Community Guide 2019-20 BARTLETT INSIGHTS • Community Guide 2019-20 7 B ARTLETT I NS I GHTS LIVE Living SAFE UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF POLICE CHIEF CAPTAIN GLEN WILLIAMSON, { BARTLETT IS ONE OF THE SAFEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE STATE. o, what is the one major thing citizens of Bartlett can do to reduce crime by fifty to sixty percent, and make the Slives of their police officers easier? “It’s so simple, you’re not even going to believe it,” says Bartlett’s Chief of Police, Glen Williamson. “You wanna guess?” Long pause. “Okay, I’ll just tell you. Lock your car.” That’s it? That’s it, asserts Williamson, who was promoted to Bartlett Police Chief this January after serving eleven years as Assistant Chief. Williamson replaced Gary Rikard, who retired in December of 2018. Williamson, a University of Memphis graduate, began his career with the department in 1990. “In nine out of ten auto burglaries, items such as purses, laptops, money— even guns, are stolen,” states Williamson. These thefts prompt calls to the Bartlett Police Department, which in turn lead to investigations, and finally become crime statistics. “I would never leave a gun in my car, but some people do. 8 BARTLETT INSIGHTS • Community Guide 2019-20 are offered each spring and fall, and the program is a great way to connect with 25-30 slots fill up quickly. Participants our community,” states Williamson. are assigned class counselors who guide Williamson also encourages Bartlett Another way the Bartlett them through the program. Police citizens to hook up with them on social Police Department engages detectives explain how investigations are media. “We didn’t have Facebook run, and give participants a first-hand when I began 30 years ago,” recounts citizens is through their look at how equipment like laser scans Williamson. “But now, we use it almost popular Citizens Police and fingerprinting devices operate. On daily.” The site is followed by almost the patrol side, they meet the K-9 unit, 36,000 people. “It’s part of our continued Academy. These 8-weekend learn about radar gun use, and get to effort to stay connected and visible.” programs are offered each ride along with a SWOT team. “This ~ Deborah Camp spring and fall, and the 25-30 slots fill up quickly. Participants are assigned class counselors who guide them through the program. How did Bartlett earn and retain this reputation? “I think it started with—and is today—high visibility and traffic enforcement,” Williamson replies. “Aggressive traffic enforcement is at the top of our list. ‘Aggressive’ doesn’t mean someone is always getting a ticket, but it allows officers to check out situations that don’t seems normal. We can pull over someone if there is reasonable suspicion that something might be awry.” Suspicious activities might be someone’s erratic driving, a person stopped at a location for a long time for no apparent reason, or a driver circling around a neighborhood in a vehicle residents haven’t noticed before. I think Bartlett being rated as one of the Irresponsible gun owners make the pickings a lot juicier for Sometimes people call in with requests ‘‘ thieves. And worse, stolen guns can sometimes lead to bigger to check out an unfamiliar car driving top ten safest cities in Tennessee started crimes.” aimlessly in a neighborhood. with—and is today—high visibility and Bartlett, Tennessee has a long standing reputation for “Sometimes people are just lost, and being a safe place to live, work and play. Numerous realty and need help finding a street or an address,” traffic enforcement. Aggressive traffic quality of living websites consistently rank Bartlett as one of says Williamson. “We want to engage Tennessee’s safest and best communities to raise a family.