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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-based Township Development Services is expanding its team. The eastern road network and BlueOval City’s imminent production is creating new business opportunities.
Erin Gruwell — a teacher, author and activist — spoke to Collierville’s Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. She metaphorically invited them into Room 203, her old classroom.
Collierville is considering raising its utility fee and replacing meter readers across town.
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital can move ahead with its planned expansion near Germantown’s northern border. The board also updated its tree mitigation ordinance.
Collierville Schools hosted its fifth annual Dragon Games. The event is geared toward student with special needs.
“The campaign is just a reminder to people to pay attention and be careful,” said Mike Fisher, Germantown Police Department’s deputy chief.
The Planning Commission reviewed 32 townhomes on nearly 7.1 acres along South Rowlett Street. The homes will be owned, not leased.
Germantown’s Planning Commission denied a Waffle House on the south side of the suburb but favored a rezoning request on Poplar Pike.
Topgolf is bringing more dwellings south of Germantown. One real estate investor believes the entertainment venue picked a location that will drive its success.
The event will be open to 500 special needs children and their immediate family members. Interested individuals must apply.
Collierville Schools approved its budget Tuesday evening, which includes a 3% cost of living adjustment. The $130.4 million budget must also be approved by the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Collierville is adding a new home decor retailer and an urgent care facility.
The Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education met Wednesday, April 19, to discuss its budget.
Collierville is reviewing its budget, and town officials will likely propose a tax increase to fund the $104.3 million operating budget.
Germantown-based Mid-America Apartments reported strong profits in 2022, a national report shared.
The city is expecting a 15% increase in its operating costs, but 56% of the spike is related to personnel.
Collierville cricket players are asking the town to seriously consider a new home.
Walmart may be able to get away with the blue of its brand. Commissioners also reviewed a subdivision and one businesses who wants an alternative to awnings.
West Collierville Middle School Principal Tyler Salyer is recognized as one of the top in the nation.
Collierville’s locally owned butcher shop on Poplar Avenue announced it will close at the end of the month.
Germantown is looking at tightening its regulations around property maintenance and noise.
A bank and a restaurant are opening in Germantown Village Square. However, a previously announced burger franchise will not open a local store.
Collierville’s Planning Commission favored plans for a new subdivision near Hinton Park.
Amy Lenkszus opened Sumits Yoga eight years ago. Now she’s expanding what the Germantown studio created, rebranding it as SANA Yoga under her direction, including licenses for new locations.
Among the 32 projects in the 2023-24 proposed budget are accessibility improvements at City Hall, a new roof and other upgrades at Germantown Community Theater and a number of school, intersection and road projects.