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Living inBartlett

Top 100 Great Places to Live; Top 10 Safest Cities

Bartlett, TN has been ranked "Top 100 Places to Live" by CNN and Money Magazine due to its combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community.  Plus, Bartlett was also named one of the Top 10 Safest Cities in the State of Tennessee by SafeHome.  

Located in the geographic center of Shelby County, Tennessee, Bartlett has a long, rich history of
carefully planned development and growth. Bartlett is the 10^th
largest city in the State of Tennessee, but every bit the small town atmosphere
that attracts families, seniors and all those searching for a bit slower paced
lifestyle within minutes to all the Memphis Metro Market has to offer.

Recognized as some of the top schools in the region, the Bartlett City School System was established in 2014, and has grown to include eleven schools and approximately 8,500 students.  Year after year,
Bartlett City Schools has multiple schools recognized by the state for their
tremendous performance. Most recently, Bartlett High School was recognized for
having the highest graduation rate of any high school in Shelby
County, TN.   

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 more 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.

With its rich history and progressive ideals, Bartlett 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.