The To-Do List: Delightful lights, firepit Fridays and stumbling Santas
This week, Raised by Sound brings Cat Power to Crosstown, Oscar Wilde’s work takes center stage and you can toast to the holidays at The Kent.
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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Collierville Collierville judge determines probable cause in September double homicide
Eric Otten’s charges stem from the shooting death of his wife at the Meridian Park Apartments on Sept. 9 and a second victim, who died from his injuries months after.
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Collierville Collierville could delay rezoning vote to review feedback
A first public meeting was held two weeks ago, where Superintendent Gary Lilly shared a presentation about the elementary school rezoning process. While questions were answered, some parents weren’t satisfied.
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Collierville Collierville approves Byhalia Commons and condominiums
Byhalia Commons is south of Tenn. 385 on the west side of Byhalia Road and bordered by Collierville Road to the south. The condominiums are east of Town Square near Washington Street and Mount Pleasant Road.
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Collierville Helena asks Collierville for retention tax incentive ahead of lease renewal
The payment-in-lieu-of-taxes request comes as the company is reviewing a lease renewal for a minimum of five years on its 102,000-square-foot headquarters it rents from Boyle.
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Collierville Charges upgraded following second victim’s death in Collierville shooting
Eric Otten, who is charged with killing his estranged wife, now has a second count of first-degree murder.
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Collierville Collierville amends ordinance to allow alcohol sales at Christmas show
The first town venue to take advantage of the new rules will allow patrons to purchase beer or wine while viewing a performance of “Elf: The Musical”.
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SuburbsSuburbs flush with sewer treatment approaches
Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs.
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As Memphis sewer cutoff looms, DeSoto faces costly facility upgrades
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Shelby CountyIssues grow for Wanda Halbert as lease request in Millington is revealed
Millington wants the Shelby County Clerk to pay for use of the building owned by the suburb. However, after 18 months, no agreement has been met.
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Germantown Tennessee’s second Salad Station to open in Germantown
Salad Station allows guests to choose their greens and toppings and pay by the pound. There will also be a baked potato bar.
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Collierville Second victim from September Collierville shooting dies
A fatal shooting and attempted murder at a Collierville apartment complex two months ago became a double homicide Friday.
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Collierville Chick-fil-A eyes new Collierville location
According to a site plan, the Poplar Avenue location would have two drive-thru lanes with no access to the site from Poplar. If the new location is approved, the chain would close its current Collierville location.
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Collierville Collierville approves contract for Springs at Ashby apartment complex
Collierville gave final approval to apartments. However, the approval was the last for any land with the high-density zoning.
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Shelby County Shelby County Clerk’s Millington office closed Tuesday
The office simply had a closed sign on the door with a clock indicating they would reopen at 8 a.m. There was no explanation for why none of the employees were present.
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County Commission wants ‘status update’ from Wanda Halbert prosecutor
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Collierville Collierville Schools board expected to vote on rezoning in December
The Collierville Board of Education will consider its rezoning proposal next month. If approved, the changes would take place in August 2024.
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GermantownColored trees project brings audio and visual experience to the Greenway
As the leaves begin to change, visitors will see an unusual color on the trees along the Wolf River Greenway.
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EducationCollierville explores rezoning for elementary schools
Collierville Schools released a proposed map for rezoning at the elementary levels to better address capacity issues at existing schools. Rezoning is expected ahead of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Collierville Vaughan looks to 2024 session during Chamber of Commerce meeting
Rep. Kevin Vaughan, R-Collierville, was the featured speaker at Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon.
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Collierville Apartments, retail at Byhalia Commons approved in Collierville
Byhalia Commons has been discussed for 13 years, but the plan has been heavily revised and developers seem ready to move forward.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Talking Heads on-screen, Japan in the garden
This week, learn about the fungus among us at Meeman-Shelby, cheese the day at the Hi-Tone and get ready to spruce up your holiday tree at John Mark’s.
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Collierville Condos and club pickleball courts get endorsement in Collierville
Condominiums could be headed to downtown Collierville. Additionally, the Planning Commission endorsed pickleball courts at a local fitness center.
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Collierville New lights to shine on Collierville
Collierville officials approved an $8.8 million agreement to change the suburb’s streetlights.
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Germantown Germantown new police chief ‘brings value to role’
An internship in college changed the trajectory of Mike Fisher’s career. He was appointed as Germantown Police Department’s chief Monday night.
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Collierville Collierville Campbell Clinic tax incentive receives final approval
The six-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes incentive, approved Monday night, Oct. 23, comes as Campbell Clinic officials look to build a facility at the northwest corner of Bailey Station Road and Poplar Avenue.
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Germantown Germantown approves revamped Viridian homes plan
After Boyle Investment Co. eliminated apartments in the project, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the Viridian development plus the final 216 homes in Glasgow.
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