Bartlett, Tennessee
| Bartlett, Tennessee | ||
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| Coordinates: 35°13′23″N 89°50′28″W / 35.22306°N 89.84111°W | ||
| Country | United States | |
| State | Tennessee | |
| County | Shelby | |
| Founded | 1829 | |
| Incorporated | 1866 | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Keith McDonald | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23.42 sq mi (60.7 km2) | |
| • Land | 19.1 sq mi (49.4 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) | |
| Elevation | 298 ft (90.8 m) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 54,613 | |
| • Density | 2,300/sq mi (900/km2) | |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) | |
| ZIP codes | 38100-38199 | |
| Area code(s) | 901 | |
| FIPS code | 47-03440[1] | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304976[2] | |
| Website | www.cityofbartlett.org | |
Bartlett is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, and part of the Memphis metropolitan area. The population was 54,613 at the 2010 U.S. Census.[3]
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History [edit]
The community from which the city of Bartlett grew was first called Union Depot and Green Bottom. It was the last major way station in Tennessee along the stagecoach route from Nashville westward and came into being about 1830. 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. Upon incorporation, Bryan Wither was named the city's inaugural mayor. 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 [edit]
Bartlett is located at 35°13′23″N 89°50′28″W / 35.22306°N 89.84111°W (35.222990, -89.841170),[4] adjacent to the northeastern boundary of Memphis.
According to the City of Bartlett, the city limits encompass a total area of 23.42 square miles (60.7 km2). The annexation reserves of the city extend another 20.54 square miles (53.2 km2).
Education [edit]
Bartlett's public school system is part of the Shelby County Schools.[5] 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.
Public schools [edit]
High schools:
Middle schools:
- Appling Middle School
- Bon Lin Middle School (Opened 2008)
- Elmore Park Middle School
- Shadowlawn Middle School
Elementary schools:
- Altruria Elementary School
- Bartlett Elementary School
- Bon Lin Elementary School
- Ellendale Elementary School
- Oak Elementary School
- Rivercrest Elementary School
Private schools [edit]
- Bartlett Baptist Pre-School Kin
- St. Ann Elementary School
Demographics and growth pattern [edit]
As of the census[1] 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 2,124.5 people per square mile (820.4/km²). There were 14,021 housing units at an average density of 734.7 per square mile (283.7/km²). 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 (these figures had risen to $74,091 and $80,739 respectively as of a 2007 estimate[6]). 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 [edit]
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 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 54,000 people today. In 2007, it was the ninth largest city in Tennessee.
In 2007 Money magazine listed it as one of the best 100 places to live in the United States. It ranked 95th out of 100.
Places of interest [edit]
Nicholas Gotten House [edit]
The Nicholas Gotten House is located at 2969 Court Street. It houses the Bartlett Museum, a local history museum operated by the Bartlett Historical Society.[7] The white frame structure was built by Nicholas Gotten in 1871 in the New England saltbox style.[8] A saltbox is a wooden frame house with a long, pitched roof that slopes down to the back.
Recreation and fitness center [edit]
The Bartlett Recreation Center is a 55,000 sq ft (5,100 m2) facility that was completed in August 2000.[9] The recreation center is located at 7700 Flaherty Place directly behind the Bartlett Police Station. The recreation center is a popular place amongst the people of Bartlett with its swimming pool, racquetball courts, basketball courts, running track, and workout rooms. Since its opening the recreation center has done remarkably well and required no help from the city to remain open.
Performing Arts & Conference Center [edit]
The Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, also known as BPACC, was finished in 1999 where it held its first show by Art Garfunkel.[10] BPACC is located at 3663 Appling Road, directly across the street from the Bartlett Police Station and Appling Middle School. The facility is not limited to performances but can be rented out for other events such as seminars or business meetings.[11]
Local churches [edit]
References [edit]
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- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Bartlett city, Tennessee". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Shelby County School District Public Schools". Public Schools Report. Archived from the original on 1 January 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
- ^ http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3929106&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US39%7C16000US3929106&_street=&_county=bartlett&_cityTown=bartlett&_state=04000US47&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=ACS_2007_3YR_SAFF&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null®=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=
- ^ http://www.cityofbartlett.org/index.aspx?nid=55 History of Bartlett
- ^ "Bartlett, TN - Official Website - History". City of Bartlett. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
- ^ "Official BRC Website". City of Bartlett. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "BPACC Past Seasons". BPACC. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "BPACC Official Website". BPACC. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
External links [edit]
- CityOfBartlett.org - Official City Website
- Bartlett Recreation & Fitness Center
- Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center
Coordinates: 35°13′23″N 89°50′28″W / 35.22299°N 89.84117°W
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