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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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GermantownApartments? Mixed-use? Germantown’s Arthur property called a ‘unique opportunity’
Members of the Planning Commission and Design Review Commission provided feedback for plans for the Arthur property near Germantown’s central business disrict.
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ColliervilleNew Collierville mayor brings three decades of experience
Maureen Fraser has lived in many places across the country. But when she finally landed in Collierville, she spent years investing in the suburb. Now, as the new mayor, she’s ready to help it flourish.
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GermantownTony Salvaggio begins term as Germantown alderman
Salvaggio took his oath Monday evening. Here’s a look at what he wants to bring to the suburb in his first term.
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GermantownGermantown mayor could become full-time
The suburb has several ways it could’ve changed the mayor’s duties. It chose a referendum.
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ColliervilleShelby County Election Commission certifies Collierville runoff
Alderman-elect Nick Robbins will take his oath next week. In the runoff this past Tuesday, there were 2,593 ballots cast.
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GermantownParty-house rules: Germantown limits ticketed events at residences
However, there are exceptions for church, school organizations or political fundraisers. Events like the Vesta Home Show tours or St. Jude Dream Home are also allowed.
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ColliervilleCollierville seeks new aldermen
Collierville will begin accepting applications on Thursday. The appointed aldermen are scheduled to take their oath before a January meeting.
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ColliervilleRobbins wins Collierville runoff, will succeed Worley
Nick Robbins won Collierville’s runoff Tuesday. He takes his oath of office next week.
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Collierville‘Not a one-person job': Stan Joyner chairs final meeting as Collierville mayor
Mayor Stan Joyner chaired his final Collierville meeting Monday evening. The agenda was fairly routine, but the town took the opportunity to honor his dedication to the suburb.
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GermantownGermantown talks trash as it studies sanitation contract
With rising labor costs, the city is reviewing the option of bringing trash collection in-house. This option might involve building a landfill within Germantown.
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Collierville Collierville sees low early voting turnout ahead of Dec. 10 runoff
Fewer than 4.2% of registered voters in Collierville took the opportunity to cast early ballots in the suburb’s runoff election. The last chance to vote in the Alderman Position 3 race is Tuesday.
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GermantownRetail center could jumpstart the ‘bootheel of Germantown’
A new project in the southeast corner of the suburb is taking advantage of the Winchester Road corridor’s potential for development, and it could set the standard for the area.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Firepit Fridays, Stumbling Santas and a light Delight
This week, a Shakespeare rom-com opens in Cordova, zombies are still in season at Growlers and WYXR raises the sound at Crosstown.
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GermantownGermantown seeks appointment for Board of Education vacancy
Last month,Dr. Daniel Chatham, a member of the board since his 2022 election, announced his intention to resign with about two years remain in his term.
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ColliervilleStan Joyner’s decisions made Collierville ‘absolutely what it is today’
Mayor Stan Joyner will retire next month at age 74. He’s called Collierville home for all but four years and spent half his life serving the suburb.
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ColliervilleCollierville aldermen honored for service to town
Two aldermen were celebrated for their years dedicated to Collierville. Their final meeting as part of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen is scheduled for Dec. 9.
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GermantownEoff focused on students during time on school board
Amy Eoff will end her time on the Germantown Board of Education this week. She was elected in 2016 and reelected in 2020.
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Germantown Brian Curry looks towards next term on Germantown schools board
Unopposed for his second term on the Germantown Board of Education, Curry reflected on the past four years and what he sees ahead.
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GermantownGermantown school board member resigns
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
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GermantownDemolition of Carrefour at Kirby Woods moved up as last tenants plan to go
The final chapter of Carrefour in Germantown is rapidly ending. The planned redevelopment of the site should begin significant progress in 2025.
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Collierville Collierville renames historic high school for outgoing mayor
Retiring Mayor Stan Joyner was surprised Thursday night as he was informed his former school building will be named in his honor.
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ColliervilleElection Commission sets runoff date for Collierville
The Shelby County Election Commission decided Thursday that a Collierville runoff will be held Dec. 10 to fill the office held by Alderman John Worley.
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GermantownSwankys Taco Shop to close Germantown location
Swankys Taco Shop will close its Carrefour location in two weeks. Redevelopment and the resulting construction contributed to its departure from Kirby Woods after two decades.
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Collierville Collierville runoff candidates support mayor’s apartment moratorium
Mayor-elect Maureen Fraser is committed to a temporary halt on apartment construction. Chad Lindsay and Nick Robbins, facing each other in a Dec. 10 runoff, support her position.
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