History of the Bartlett Area
Bartlett, Tennessee… a growing community… keeping a small-town atmosphere… and continually enhancing the quality of life.
Bartlett, Tennessee, once known as Union Depot, still holds its flavor of stagecoach and rail transportation. The original area was settled in 1829 and was incorporated as Bartlett in 1866, being named after Major Gabriel M. Bartlett, a prominent businessman, and owner of one of five large plantations on Stage Road, the main artery through the town. This historical area within Bartlett has been revitalized and is now known as Bartlett Station.
The logo for Bartlett Station is the stagecoach, along with the train. The CSX Railroad System still operates through the center of Bartlett, and it is easy to get the feeling of older and simpler times. The residential area to the north of the business section of Bartlett Station has recently been named a Historic District. Sitting in the middle of this district is the Bartlett Museum in the historic Gotten House restored and operated by members of the Bartlett Historical Society. Located at 2969 Court Street, it is the original home of Nicholas Gotten built in 1871 and is open for free tours on the first and third Sundays from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The landscape of Bartlett has changed dramatically as agriculture became second to business and industry. Retail and service businesses sprang up all along Stage Road (Highway 64); down Bartlett Road, Kirby-Whitten Parkway, Summer Avenue (Highway 70), Germantown Parkway, and many others. The Bartlett Corporate Park was formed in 1983 and over 200 industries are now operating and thriving.
Located in the geographic center of Shelby County, Bartlett is adjacent to Memphis in southwest Tennessee. It is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. There is easy access to and from Interstates 40 and 240, and U.S. Highways 64, 70, and 79. Enhancing the quality of life are eleven Shelby County Schools, five private schools, nine day care centers, and numerous church denominations. The City of Bartlett maintains Singleton Community Center, Bartlett Recreation & Fitness Center, Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, Bartlett Senior Citizens Center, and twenty-four city parks.
BACC Charter Members
In 1980 Bartlett had a population of 17,000, today we’re the State’s 10th largest city with nearly 60,000 citizens. The Chamber was established in 1980 to help navigate the city’s growth. The charter members provided the initial funding and guidance to make it happen. The BACC would like to salute those businesses that have been with us since the beginning.
General Heating & Air Conditioning
Regions Bank (Formerly United American Bank)
Lowe’s of Bartlett
Summit Tire (Formerly Bartlett Tire Service)
Regional Adjustment Center
Mission
The BACC is committed to advancing the long-term prosperity of Bartlett and Northeast Shelby County by sustaining and growing its business community.
The BACC is Northeast Shelby County’s largest business membership organization. It is comprised of more than 700 members who represent a broad array of industries and professions within a market population of 265,000.
What We Do
Sustain and grow both the economy and the community
Develop and implement innovative programs for our members
Assist in the Growth of Existing Businesses
Attract new capital by marketing community assets
Meet the Officers & Staff
Board of Directors
Membership on the BACC Board of Directors is a volunteer position comprised of business leaders from the private sector within Bartlett and Northeast Shelby County. This group, which represents a diverse range of businesses, includes presidents, CEO’s, CFO’s, general managers, district managers and owners of locally based companies as well as national and international firms. Board members develop lasting relationships which often lead to new business opportunities. BOD members are altruistic business leaders who care about the community’s future and its prosperity.
Anita Brackin……………………………..Southwest Tennessee Community College
Justin Byrd…………………………………………………………………………….Bank of Bartlett
Richard Campbell………………………………………………………………………………….Kele, Inc
Craig Esrael…………………………………………………………………..First South Financial
Pat Harcourt…………………………………….………………………………………………………A2H
Dawn Jones…………………………………………………………………………………Resource Label
Darrell Smith……………………………………………………………………………………………..IAC
2020-2022
Vick Lampkin………………………………………………………………………………………..Olympus
Chris Locke………………………………………………………Saint Francis Hospital – Bartlett
Nori Mitsubayashi ………………………………………………………………………………….Brother
Michael Patrick………………………………………………………………………………………….Brim’s
Wayne Sanders………………………………………………………………American Esoteric Lab
David Stephens…………………………………………………………………..Bartlett City Schools
Chris Woods……………………………………………………………..Chris Woods Construction
2021-2023
Mike Crook……………………………………………………………………………………Grace Medical
Florence Jones………………………………………………………………………….Methodist North
Michael Peeler………………………………………………………………………….Trustmark Bank
Brandon Seavers………………………………………………………Memphis Record Pressing
Josh Sullivan………………………………………………………………………………….Titan Medical
Kim Taylor……………………………………………………………………………………City of Bartlett
Rob Walker………………………………………………………………………….Infiniti of Memphis
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
Jaime Deal…………………………………………………………………………….First Horizon Bank
Tom Dyer………………………………………………………………………..Wyatt, Tarrant, Combs
Chris Ewing…………………………………………………………………………………..Ewing Kessler
PRESIDENT
John Threadgill…………………………………………………………………………………….President
ADVISORY POSITIONS (non-voting)
Delynn Byars (Ex-Officio)……………….Chairman, Bartlett Chamber Foundation
John Churchill………………………………………………Workforce Development Advisor
Debbie Gelineau (City of Bartlett Liaison)………………………………Dir. Comm. Dev.
Cary Vaughn…………………………………………………………………..Legislative Affairs
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman…………………………………………………………………………………………Craig Esrael
Immediate Past Chairman…………………………………………………………Chris Locke
Secretary / Treasurer………………………………………………………………….Michael Peeler
Legal Counsel………………………………………………………………………………………Tom Dyer
Vice-Chair, Economic Development……………………………………………….Chris Ewing
Vice-Chair, Governmental Affairs…………………………………………………Cary Vaughn
Vice Chair, Membership Development……………………………………….Jaime Deal
Vice-Chair, Marketing & Communications………………………………….Darrell Smith
President…………………………………………………………………………………….John Threadgill
Board of Advisors
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