Collierville
West Collierville Middle gets new principal
This is the first principal appointment Superintendent Russell Dyer made since assuming his duties a month ago.
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 1940 articles by Abigail Warren :
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April 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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May 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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.
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ColliervilleCollierville to monitor 16 intersections to ease traffic, more planned
Collierville launched its Traffic Operations Center this month. The initiative should help implement measures that increase efficiency throughout Collierville intersections.
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ColliervilleInternal report clears Collierville staff of alleged ‘disrespectful and racial behavior’ at track event
An internal investigation by the Collierville Schools district states that none of its employees were involved in hurling racial slurs during a dispute over an athletic field earlier this month.
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ColliervilleCollierville Schools board chairman announces reelection intentions
Cox has served on Collierville School Board since the district’s inception. He was selected as chairman in late 2020.
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ColliervilleCollierville Farmers Market opens for season, marking 15 years
This year, the market has 44 vendors — including 14 new ones — selling sourdough baked goods, planters, honey, pickles and more.
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ColliervilleLobos, Legends tryout schedules frustrate families
Soccer tryouts are next week and two elite clubs in Shelby County have held their tryouts the same night for years. Some parents feel the timing is unfair and creates unnecessary stress for their children.
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ColliervilleCollierville replies to Chick-fil-A lawsuit, says it fairly denied the chain
Collierville filed a response to the trustee of the proposed Chick-fil-A site. Chick-fil-A sued the town in March.
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ColliervilleThompson Machinery, pickleball earn Collierville approvals
Thompson Machinery plans to develop roads and infrastructure which could encourage more business in the area. Pickleball 901’s conditional-use permit allows pickleball anywhere with Carriage Crossing.
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