Collierville budget excludes tax hike despite revenue challenges
Collierville faced some revenue challenges this spring. However, the town is finalizing its budget, which includes a $5,000 raise for all staff, and no property tax increase.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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Suburbs Collierville civic leader, historian Clarene Russell dies
Clarene Pinkston Russell, who was often called Collierville’s historian, died Friday afternoon. She served the town for decades and shaped its future.
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Suburbs Germantown Police Department looks to add body cameras
The Germantown Police Department is looking to add body cameras for its officers. The request is part of the suburb’s 2022-23 budget.
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Business Memphis Chamber board chairman hopes for recession, reset
Finding workers is a challenge, and Doug Browne of the Greater Memphis Chamber believes a recession could help the workforce challenges in some ways.
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Suburbs Water Tower District underway at Schilling Farms
The Water Tower District at Schilling Farms is underway. The mixed-use development is pursuing its retail components.
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Elections Kustoff addresses national concerns, midterm elections
The congressman told local business leaders the midterms could be a “wave election.” He believes Republicans could gain control of the nation’s House and Senate.
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Shelby County Cohen, Kustoff offer different views of Supreme Court leak
U.S. Reps. Steve Cohen and Michael Kustoff commented at separate events Thursday in Shelby County, elaborating on earlier reaction to the leaked opinion draft on the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the U.S.
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Elections Collierville alderwomen to seek reelection
Maureen Fraser and Missy Marshall plan to seek four-year terms on the town’s board.
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Suburbs Germantown honors outgoing education foundation leader
Germantown surprised a resident who has invested her time in the suburb’s education community. Robyn Rudisill’s family is preparing to move after she’s spent three decades in local schools.
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Suburbs Blind gospel singer returns to Fair on the Square stage
Collierville’s Fair on the Square is returning, and Megan Tate will take the stage once again.
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Collierville Carriage Crossing to gain ‘odd-shaped landlocked’ neighbor
Collierville could be gaining more housing developments near Carriage Crossing with a single-family residential subdivision and townhomes approved on the southwest side of the suburb.
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Suburbs Collierville celebrates National Day of Prayer
Collierville observed National Day of Prayer in Town Square Park. Local leaders, town staff and community members gathered for prayer and worship.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Barks, blues, canoes and barbecues
This week, Ballet Memphis presents a collaborative performance, Crosstown High students present both a music fest and a chalk fest, and a local fashion designer offers a watercolor class for Mother’s Day.
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ColliervilleNew gym brings opportunities, options to Collierville Elementary
Collierville Elementary’s new gym is more than just a recess space for the Little Dragons. The recreational facility expands opportunities for the school and the community.
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Elections Brandon Morrison edges Jordan Carpenter in District 4 Republican primary
District 4 was the only contested Republican race on the May 3 ballot.
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April 2022
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Suburbs Collierville Schools’ full-time staff to receive bonuses
In recent years, staff dealt with COVID-19. They aimed to teach students in a safe environment while also abiding by ever-changing guidelines.
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Collierville New mural headed to Collierville Square
Old Glory may give a facelift to a wall on Town Square.
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City of Memphis Bill affecting Germantown namesake schools heads to governor
Those schools have remained under the operation of Memphis-Shelby County Schools since the municipal districts were formed in 2013.
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Elections Two Republican primaries are already throwing sparks
The only two contested Republican primaries in August for seats in the Tennessee General Assembly representing parts of Shelby County could change dramatically with new challenges that could remove one of the contenders from each of the two-man races.
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Business Tennessee Fertility Advocates focusing on empowering members, awareness
Tennessee Fertility Advocates is not pursuing legislation but shifting to help their members gain access to expanded benefits for infertility.
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Germantown Germantown chief fired up for new role
Town leaders believe John Selberg’s accomplishments in Germantown have prepared him to lead and serve the Collierville Fire Department.
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Collierville Collierville approves sub shop, Mexican restaurant
Two popular chains will open locations in Collierville on Poplar near Chick-fil-A.
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SuburbsSuperintendents seek balance in weather-related closures
Weather-related closures are layered decisions for local superintendents as they balance a number of concerns while prioritizing student safety.
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Metro Collierville teacher accepts prestigious fellowship
Each year a Tennessee educator receives the James Madison Memorial Fellowship. History teacher Allison Collier is the 2022 recipient.
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Suburbs Germantown fire chief may take position at Collierville
Germantown’s fire chief may be appointed as Collierville’s next fire chief on Monday, creating a potential opening at the top of the Germantown department.
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