Collierville
Collierville considers changing term limits, resign-to-run and runoff rules
Collierville leaders talked about the pros and cons of some election requirements and the impacts of possible charter amendments.
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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ColliervilleCollierville officials discuss future of Mount Trashmore
Collierville leaders are interested in purchasing a former landfill that is in financial trouble, and it’s possible their action could result in the return of sledding on beloved Mount Trashmore.
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GermantownSchool board appointee ready to be ‘loudest advocate’ for Germantown
“Education, to me, is the great equalizer,” said Scotty Hendricks Jr., who Germantown leaders appointed to the Board of Education. “There is nothing that prevents someone that has education from being able to figure out how to overcome obstacles.”
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Germantown Germantown appoints Hendricks to school board
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed a member to the suburb’s school board. It’s the third time in the district’s history that city leaders have gone through the process.
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SuburbsSuburban superintendents concerned by special school-voucher session
With the discussion of school vouchers beginning this week, suburban leaders said they are watching the events in Nashville and hoping the special session doesn’t mean approval of the controversial approach.
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ColliervilleMulroy addresses ouster attempt, bail concerns at Collierville Rotary meeting
Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy defended himself against the state’s ouster attempt and shared a limerick with the Collierville Rotary Club.
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ColliervilleCollierville leaders selected new aldermen with secret process
“Writing things on a slip of paper on which aldermen they were going to vote for was done in a secret way,” Deborah Fisher of Tennessee Coalition for Open Government said.
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ColliervilleCollierville fills out Board of Mayor and Aldermen with two new members
A business owner on Collierville’s Town Square and a Planning Commission member with more than a decade of experience were appointed as the next two aldermen in Collierville.
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GermantownFormer Germantown alderman becomes Planning Commission chair
Jon McCreery may no longer be an alderman, but he has been appointned to a role that has a part in Germantown’s growth.
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Food NewsBrunch spot First Watch could be coming to Germantown
The vacant Chili’s restaurant near Poplar Avenue and Exeter Road could soon be home to a restaurant with a niche for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
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GermantownGermantown wants more analysis of tax incentives for The Standard
Germantown is in the early stages of a potential tax incentive for the redevelopment of Carrefour at Kirby Woods. While no final decisions were made, some aldermen have concerns with the TIF.
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ColliervilleFrom Diet Coke to the rock band Styx, getting to know Maureen Fraser
Maureen Fraser will chair her first meeting as Collierville mayor Monday. Ahead of that, she shared some lesser known facts about her life.
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Education Schools set for Monday return as snow melts across Memphis
Friday’s snow day made for a long weekend for students in Memphis and Shelby County.
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MetroAnatomy of a winter closing: What goes into canceling classes
Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.
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Education MSCS, suburban districts cancel Friday class ahead of winter storm
Weather forecasts predict several inches of snow to accumulate in the Memphis area on Friday, Jan. 10.
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ColliervilleCollierville board selects 9 finalists for 2 alderman positions
Two positions are open due to the town’s resign-to-run rule. Both Maureen Fraser and Billy Patton, former aldermen, ran for mayor last November.
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ColliervilleCollierville favors Mount Trashmore rezoning — just don’t slide down it
Collierville wants to rezone the E-Plex landfill, sometimes called Mount Trashmore. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is working to close the landfill.
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ColliervilleCampbell Clinic invests in Collierville with new $12M facility, job growth
The new location not only boasts a bigger rehab space, astro turf and more accessible exam rooms but also convenience.
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Collierville39 apply for 2 alderman openings in Collierville
Collierville had 39 residents apply for its two open alderman positions. According to the town charter, the town has less than two weeks to select its new alderman.
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GermantownHere are Germantown school board applicants’ thoughts on Houston High plans
Germantown plans to appoint a new school board member by the end of January. Seven finalists were chosen after 14 applications were submitted.
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GermantownGermantown announces finalists for open school board seat
Germantown leaders will interview seven of the 14 candidates who applied.
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ColliervilleCollierville to rezone landfill ahead of auction
The state is capping the E-Plex landfill south of Wolf River Boulevard, west of Bray Station Road and north of Frank Road. Officials want to make sure its existence as a landfill has ended for good.
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Spirit of MemphisTraveling shower shows up for Memphis homeless community
Nonprofit ShowerUp will help give “a little boost” to those who need it at the Hospitality Hub.
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ColliervilleWhere to draw the party line? Collierville to review rules after house-party complaints
“We don’t want to prevent people from reasonable use of their property,” Collierville’s town administrator said after a noisy neighborhood event Saturday. “It’s when it affects other people’s enjoyable use of their property — that’s where we draw the line.”
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Traveling shower shows up for Memphis homeless community
Nonprofit ShowerUp will help give “a little boost” to those who need it at the Hospitality Hub.
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