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Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks
“The legal challenges making news this week seem to be name-calling, accusations and publicly shaming others.”
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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Elections Candidates make it official for November elections
The November ballot is taking shape as suburban candidates decide where their name will appear on the ballot and file appropriate paperwork.
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ColliervilleDeveloper sues proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner
A prominent local developer’s lawsuit alleges the landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A “orchestrated a ‘smear campaign’” to cast him in a negative light.
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Germantown Goodwin Farms homes project moves forward despite resident pushback
Germantown Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to Goodwin Farms despite several residents speaking in opposition to the development changes.
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ColliervilleAfter 20 years of granting wishes, Forever Young Veterans to dissolve
For the last two decades, Forever Young Veterans has gifting experiences to those who have served. Now, Diane Hight, who founded the organization to honor her father, said she feels the nonprofit has served its purpose.
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Collierville Collierville leaders celebrate America 250 with video
For the second consecutive year, Collierville’s Independence Day Celebration featured a special video from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Suburbs Incumbents qualify for November suburban election as newcomers emerge
Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?
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June 2026
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Collierville Three-lane 7 Brew gets green light in Collierville
Collierville is allowing another drive-thru coffee chain. However, staff made several recommendations so the site does not negatively impact one of Shelby County’s busiest thoroughfares.
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GermantownHomebuilders reject ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to Germantown’s newest neighborhood
Developer Spence Ray announces the 15 homebuilders who will construct his vision for the Glasgow subdivision at the former Germantown Country Club.
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ElectionsSuburban incumbents head toward reelection as more candidates pull petitions
Monday, June 22, was the first day that candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington could pull petitions for the general election Nov. 3.
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North Mississippi Olive Branch police officers cleared in 2024 fatal shooting
Officers who were involved in a 2024 fatal shooting investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation were cleared, the Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office said.
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EducationSuburban reading scores surpass state average in TCAP data
Suburban school districts have strong reading scores, according to Tennessee testing data.
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ColliervilleCollierville Schools leader’s contract extended
“I know I have work to do,” Superintendent Russell Dyer said. “I know areas I need to get stronger in and areas I’m going to work on this upcoming school year.”
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GermantownPalazzolo announces he will not seek reelection as Germantown mayor
In a surprising announcement Monday night, Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo announced he has decided not to seek reelection in November.
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Germantown Germantown leaders approve $242.5 million budget
The nearly $242.5 million financial plan was adopted with a sanitation fee increase but a flat property tax rate.
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Elections Suburban candidates eager to pull petitions on first day
Many candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington picked up petitions on Monday, the first available day for the November general election.
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SuburbsNew Tennessee law changes how sales tax revenue is handed out — and it’s affecting Memphis suburbs
A new state law is using population estimates instead of census data. It benefits growing communities, but those that see a decrease in population have concerns.
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ColliervilleCollierville Chick-fil-A case reopened in Shelby County Chancery Court
The landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A has filed a petition in Shelby County Chancery Court against all five aldermen, alleging they are in contempt of court. A chancellor ordered them to approve the new restaurant in February.
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GermantownNew murals add vibrance to Wolf River tunnel on Germantown Greenway
Brightly colored depictions celebrating the Germantown Greenway are now greeting users as they walk, run or bike along the trail passing underneath Wolf River Boulevard.
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Collierville Collierville could get second location for drive-thru coffee
Collierville could get 7 Brew on Poplar, and staff has recognized that stacking cars on the Shelby County thoroughfare could be an issue.
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Collierville Collierville approves nearly $277 million budget
While the property tax remains flat, some other fees are increasing.
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GermantownDespite social media outrage, no one speaks at meeting where Germantown considers sanitation-fee increase
Although school leaders, two school board candidates and a few residents were present, none chose to speak during the formal opportunity provided. There was quite a bit of public concern on social media about a new sanitation contract that will raise rates for residents.
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GermantownProperty taxes hold steady in proposed Germantown budget
While the property tax rate will remain at $1.79 per $100 of assessed value, homeowners may have something to say Monday about a significant increase in sanitation costs facing the suburb.
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Millington In Millington’s capital-improvement plan and budget, ‘there’s something for everybody’
The property tax rate and other fees will remain flat, city leaders said.
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GermantownBed, Bath & Beyond is returning to Germantown with a friend: The Container Store
Germantown hasn’t had a Bed Bath and Beyond in six years, but fans of the home goods store won’t have to wait much longer.
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