Collierville
Collierville plans $17M for fire department, library and more
The Collierville capital-improvements projects include big-ticket items from traffic signals and ambulances to theater enhancements.
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.
There are 1943 articles by Abigail Warren :
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May 2024
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ColliervilleCollierville leaders face off on the pickleball court
It’s unclear who won as board members need more practice. They joked they should add pickleball lessons into the 2024-25 budget, under review in the coming weeks.
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ColliervilleCollierville resident complains about racial issues in fire department
Some Collierville residents are unhappy with how the town handled a complaint related to racial comments made within the fire department. According to town staff, the matter is still under investigation.
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ColliervillePrinciple Toyota will not move to Collierville
If Principle Toyota leaves its current site, it will not be moving to Collierville. The rezoning request was denied Monday.
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ColliervilleCollierville sets temporary parking sign rules, amends cell tower guidelines
Collierville made a series of changes to its ordinances Monday evening. The adopted changes impact cell tower heights and temporary reserved parking signage.
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GermantownVirtual country club coming to Germantown
With artificial grass that mimics golf greens and the first high-end golf simulators of their kind in Tennessee, High Tee hopes to create an affordable country-club environment on the east side of Carrefour at Kirby Woods.
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GermantownHidden horseshoe hunt hypes 75th equine event in Germantown
Residents are searching for painted shoes ahead of the 75th Germantown Charity Horse Show, one of the Memphis suburb’s signature events. This year’s show runs from June 4 to 8.
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ColliervillePop-up pickleball club in Collierville could become national model
Pickleball 901 is planning a proof of concept in Collierville. If the pop-up club profitable, the idea could be taken nationwide.
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ColliervilleWolf River Hospitality bringing new concept to Collierville center
Nashoba, meaning wolf in Choctaw, is a live entertainment venue, sports bar and restaurant opening in Carriage Crossing in June.
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Germantown Germantown schools wrapping up the $72.9M general fund part of budget
Germantown Muncipal School District leaders will take their final review of their 2024-25 budget this month.
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EducationCollierville Schools budget to invest ‘big and bold’ in staff
Collierville Schools’ proposed $137.2 million budget highlights its appreciation for the district’s teachers and includes holiday bonuses.
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GermantownGermantown considering more than $12 million in capital improvements
Germantown’s $12 million improvement budget was approved by the financial advisory commission in early April.
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April 2024
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ColliervilleCollierville leaders tackle trash trouble on Tenn. 385
Collierville held a work session with a trash provider Monday. Town leaders hope the conversation leads to reduced rubbish on its roadways.
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EducationSuburban schools push back on arming teachers
School leaders respond to a bill that could allow Tennessee teachers to carry guns on campus.
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ColliervillePittsburgh-based specialty pharmacy clears key hurdle in Collierville
The former Pyramex site will host a specialty pharmacy. The site’s main purpose is the assembly, processing, storage and distribution of drugs.
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EducationChronic absenteeism: Shelby suburban districts look to excite students about school
The national trend of chronic absenteeism trickles down to the Shelby County suburbs. District-wide numbers are up post-pandemic.
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Education‘A real hodgepodge’ — local leaders react as education voucher bill stalls
Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee campaigned on vouchers in both 2018 and 2022, but the bill’s chances of becoming law appeared in jeopardy last week. Lawmakers questioned the cost, the effect on private schools and the changing nature of the legislation.
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ColliervilleWest Collierville Middle gets new principal
This is the first principal appointment Superintendent Russell Dyer made since assuming his duties a month ago.
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Collierville Collierville Planning Commission recommends Principle Toyota rezoning in second review
Principle Toyota wants to provide a transitional buffer between its proposed Collierville dealership and homes approved in Germantown.
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ColliervilleThompson Machinery secures tax incentives for move to Collierville
The 15-year tax incentive was approved by the suburb’s Industrial Development Board but still needs ratification from Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Germantown Germantown police investigating fires at Wolf River Professional Center
Germantown police are investigating fires in Germantown’s medical-office area. Police said they are being investigated as intentional.
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GermantownGermantown budget includes flat property tax, utility rate increase
Germantown officials are recommending maintaining the city’s current property tax rate, but an increase in the cost of utilities is proposed.
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Germantown TDOT bridge work to impact Germantown Parkway traffic
Tennessee Department of Transportation will close the Bobby Lanier Bridge near Germantown Parkway and Wolf River Boulevard this weekend, April 5-8, as it prepares for a longer closure starting next weekend.
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Memphis Tigers Football Female football fans gather for ‘Saturday with Silverfield’ at the U of M
The Billy J. Murphy Athletic Complex at the University of Memphis hosted an evening just for the ladies Saturday.
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Collierville Collierville considering signage rules for curbside pickup
Collierville is looking to regulate temporary parking. Town leaders are also considering changes to the Memphis suburb’s cell-tower rules.
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