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BartlettBartlett, Tennessee
Skip as a base: Bartlett is a Memphis suburb with a small historic core. Come for a half-day, or sleep here if you want cheaper parking and a 25-min drive to Memphis.
Bartlett sits 20–25 minutes northeast of downtown Memphis on US 64 (Stage Road) and I-40. It grew from a stagecoach and railroad depot into a suburban city of about 60,000, and its draw is a compact Historic District with a local museum, a plantation site and a greenway trail. Almost everything else a visitor wants — Graceland, Beale Street, the Memphis museums — is in Memphis, so most travellers use Bartlett as a quiet, cheaper bed for a Memphis trip rather than as a destination of its own.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (few outdoor reasons)
- Airport
- MEM
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bartlett911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Bartlett Police non-emergency901-385-5555
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bartlett, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyBartlett is a low-crime suburban city and generally safe for visitors.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 901-385-5555 Bartlett Police non-emergency
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMEM Memphis International (About 25–30 min by car via I-240 and I-40; rideshare or rental car, no rail link to Bartlett.).
- Getting aroundA car is the default: Bartlett is suburban, with wide boulevards and spread-out sights, and Memphis attractions are a 20–30 min drive.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealbefore tax and tip$18–35
- Beerbar or restaurant$6–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedFamily room or suite (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedHighway hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedHighway hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MEM Memphis International (About 25–30 min by car via I-240 and I-40; rideshare or rental car, no rail link to Bartlett.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid*
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Mar (10 rain days), driest Aug (7). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Bartlett: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the default: Bartlett is suburban, with wide boulevards and spread-out sights, and Memphis attractions are a 20–30 min drive. Rideshare works for evenings but is thin late at night. There is no useful rail or bus link from Bartlett to downtown Memphis for a visitor.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive I-40 or US 64 west, about 20–25 min
Graceland, Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum and Memphis food are the real reason most people are in this corner of Tennessee.
Jackson, Tennessee
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Drive I-40 east, about 1 h 15 min
A rail-town stop on the way to Nashville; only worth it if you are already driving east.
Brownsville, Tennessee
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive I-40 east then US 70, about 50 min
Small historic courthouse town; pair it with Jackson rather than making a separate trip.
Door to door: About 2.5–3 h
Drive US 79 north, about 2 h 30 min
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep a night if you go.
Door to door: About 2.5–3 h
Drive US 64 east then US 64/TN 22, about 2 h 30 min
Tennessee River country and Shiloh battlefield access; a full day or an overnight.
Union City, Tennessee
skipDoor to door: About 3 h
Drive US 51 north then US 45W, about 2 h 45 min
Too far for a day from Bartlett; only if it is already on your route north.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
US 64 / Stage Road strip
Highway hotels with free parking and quick access to Memphis; the practical choice if you have a car.
Historic District edge
Quieter, walkable streets near the museum and Stage Road; very few beds, so book early.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Highway hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| Rideshare, Bartlett to downtown Memphis, one way1 × US$30 · check | US$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$55 |
| Trip total≈ US$303 per person per day, bed included | US$605 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Fast-food or diner meal | $10–18 |
| Sit-down meal, before tax and tip | $18–35 |
| Beer, bar or restaurant | $6–9 |
| Rideshare, Bartlett to downtown MemphisHigher at peak times. | $25–40 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- You need a car or rideshare; walking between sights is not realistic.
- Summer heat and humidity peak in Jul–Aug — plan outdoor stops before 11:00.Summer heat and humidity peak in Jul–Aug — plan outdoor stops before 11:00 AM.
- Some historic buildings keep limited or seasonal hours: check before driving out.
- Bartlett is dry of nightlife; Memphis is where the evening is.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Bartlett Police non-emergency
- 901-385-5555
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Bartlett Police non-emergency901-385-5555
Embassy
No embassies in Bartlett; consulates and national offices are in Memphis, Atlanta or Washington, DC — check your country's list.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare Bartlett → downtown Memphis: $25–40, about 25 min (check)
- Rental car, one day: about $60 plus fuel (check)
- Memphis airport → Bartlett: $35–55 by rideshare, 25–30 min (check)
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- To this address, please — To this address, please
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshare.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bartlett. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (few outdoor reasons) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MEM: last rideshare window, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for the Historic District with rescue anchors: museum, Stage Road, greenway trailhead.
- Place pages with verified hours (Bartlett Museum, Davies Manor, Stanky Creek trails) and eat pages with last orders.
- Memphis-day fixtures so a Bartlett bed plus a Memphis day can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Bartlett
- officialDavies Manor Plantation
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bartlett, revision 5339120 (CC BY-SA 4.0)