Bartlett Area Chamber President John Threadgill to Retire in January
Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce President John Threadgill will retire at the end of January next year after more than two decades leading the organization.

Memphis, TN, October 21, 2026 —
John Threadgill, president of the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, is set to retire at the end of January next year after more than two decades leading the organization.
The retirement will mark the end of a lengthy period in the chamber’s top leadership role. The information provided does not specify the date the retirement was announced, the exact date Threadgill began as president, or the reasons for his departure.
No details were provided about who will succeed Threadgill, whether the chamber has begun a search for a new president, or how leadership responsibilities will be handled after his retirement. The organization’s plans for the transition have not been stated.
The available information also does not describe Threadgill’s specific initiatives, the chamber’s membership or activities during his tenure, or the effects of his departure on the organization. It identifies his position and the length of time he has led the chamber, but offers no further biographical details or comments from Threadgill or the organization.
For now, the central confirmed detail is the timing: Threadgill is expected to leave the presidency at the end of January next year. The year was not specified in the information provided, so a calendar date cannot be established from the available details.
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