Tennessee Record
Bartlett
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David Parsons

Mayor2022-2026

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
2:37:26
Avg per meeting
7:30
Segments
2766

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jul 2026[35]

Guffin Estates Residential Development Proposal

Unknown

high↓Jun 2026[25]

FY27 Paving Program and Road Selection Methodology

Involves millions of dollars in capital transfers and state street aid fund allocations for road maintenance.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

BPAC Facility Upgrades and Strategic Planning

$172,750.00 allocated for seating, covered by existing capital funds.

critical↓Apr 2026[15]

FY2027 Budget Planning and Schedule

Allocates city-wide operating funds and capital investments for fiscal year 2027.

high↓Jun 2026[12]

The Ramble on Summer Mixed-Use Development

Will generate new commercial investment and tax revenue for the city.

critical↑May 2026[12]

Preliminary Review of Property Tax Alternatives

Maintains current property tax revenue levels for the city.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Bartlett Innovation Park Development

Received $131,479.95 in state and TVA grant funding for pre-development and due diligence studies.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Off-Premises Beer Permit Applications

Generates standard local business licensing and permit fee revenue for the city.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Food Allergy Safety in Public Schools

Unknown

high↓Feb 2026[6]

Building and Energy Code Statutory Alignment

Fines for violations are capped at $50 under the Tennessee Constitution, payable to the local court.

low↓Feb 2026[6]

Bartlett Festival Temporary Beer Permit

Generates minor event-based revenue for the police charitable foundation.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Casa Lopez Grill On-Premises Beer Permit

Generates standard local licensing and permit fee revenue.

high↓Mar 2026[5]

New Police K-9 Acquisition for Electronic Device Detection

Donated at no direct acquisition cost to the city.

medium↓Jan 2026[5]

Special Use Permit for 901 Deals Retail Shop

Generates local sales tax revenue and brings new retail activity to the corridor.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

New Business Beer Permits

Standard permit application and licensing fees paid to the city.

medium↑Jul 2026[5]

upcoming elections

Municipal elections don't have an immediate price tag, but the winners will control our local tax dollars and city budget.

critical↓May 2026[5]

Union Depot First Edition Residential & Commercial Development

Significant private investment in roadway and utility infrastructure including traffic signals.

high↓Jul 2026[4]

MLGW Board Representation

Ensures direct local oversight of regional utility rates and capital investments affecting Bartlett residents.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Law Enforcement Retention Grant Appropriation

Allocates $11,800 in state grant funds to support police officer retention.

critical↓Feb 2026[2]

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Infrastructure Upgrades

Reduces city cost share to approximately $40,736 for a $990,736 project.

Decisions during term (265)

Recorded while Parsons was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Approval of September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Consent Agenda

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution 33-26: Bartlett Innovation Park Grant Budget Amendment

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution 34-26: Domestic Abuse Expunction Law Support

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Resolution 35-26: Bartlett City Schools Budget Amendment

approved6-0Oct 13, 2026

Commercial Site Plan Contract for Shine & Roll Car Wash. (John Horne, Director of Engineering)

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Minutes of the September 1, 2026 Regular Beer Board Meeting

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Minutes of the September 22, 2026 Special Called Beer Board Meeting

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

6861 Food Express beer permit

approved4-0Oct 6, 2026

Hwy 70 Operations, LLC beer permit

denied0-8Oct 5, 2026

Guffin Estates Planned Development Recommendation

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Union Depot First Edition Phase 2 Construction Plans

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Union Depot First Edition Phase 2 Final Plan

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Union Depot First Edition Phase 2 Site Plan

approved4-0Sep 22, 2026

Bartlett Festival Special Event Temporary Beer Permit

approved6-0Sep 8, 2026

Approval of August 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Sep 8, 2026

Ordinance 26-10: Third and Final Reading for Energy and Residential Code Compliance

approved6-0Sep 8, 2026

Consent Agenda: Surplus Property, Fireworks Bid, and Police Firearms

approved6-0Sep 8, 2026

Appointment of Lt. Billie Toler to Pension Board and Retirement Committee

approved6-0Sep 8, 2026

Appointment of Chuck Martin to the Beer Board