Residential development near Collierville High is approved
Collierville High’s location can contribute to growth on the south side of town. Jason Crews’ most recent development is tapping into that.
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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.
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Collierville High’s location can contribute to growth on the south side of town. Jason Crews’ most recent development is tapping into that.
Collierville High is the first school in West Tennessee to be certified as a Heart Safe School under Project ADAM, which encourages and trains people on the use of AEDs.
Valesa Wells will follow Mark Krock, who retires from Collierville March 1, becoming the first Black department head in the town’s administration.
Germantown is making some adjustments to its tree policy and designating the mitigation review to the Planning Commission.
The career training programs were recognized for the way they prepare students for the workforce.
Rep. Kevin Vaughan will seek another term for the District 95 seat he’s held the last five years.
This week, see Memphis jookin’ legend Lil Buck and the Broadway adaptation of “Tootsie” at the Orpheum, learn the history of Memphis street names, and treat yourself (and maybe your special someone) to Valentine’s week concerts.
Germantown Municipal School District is offering its online academy to students across Tennessee in the fall. About 85 students attended Germantown Online Academy of Learning in its first year.
The indicted state senator is seeking reelection but is expected to face opposition as he tries to retain his seat for District 31.
Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.
Germantown and Bartlett issued emergency declarations Friday. Other suburban mayors are not issuing declarations at this time.
Classes will be canceled Friday at area schools due to the threats associated with the winter weather. Christian Brothers University and the U of M will also be closed.
Shelby County is providing funds for a new emergency call center building for the suburb.
Some schools in Shelby County have decided to close Thursday due to the threat of ice and winter weather.
A Collierville critter is getting time in the state spotlight this week due to his ability to predict spring.
The commission reviewed a plan for 28 acres of Glasgow. The conservation area is on the northern portion of the former Germantown Country Club.
Cedric Henderson, former coach of Collierville Schools, responded to allegations feeling some families were out to slander him for their own benefit.
Former U of M basketball star Cedric Henderson is the second head coach to depart the Dragons’ boys varsity team. Scott Robinson resigned earlier, after an investigation.
Alderman Billy Patton has decided to step aside after 12 years serving on the Collierville board. That will mean an open seat for the Nov. 8 municipal elections.
The University of Memphis is significantly reducing its operations in Collierville.
The application for a Whataburger restaurant in Collierville was withdrawn on Jan. 14, according to Donquetta Singleton, Collierville project planner.
Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson will seek a third term in Germantown.
Guthrie’s is officially headed to Collierville. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen gave the final needed approval Monday night.
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to grant developer Spence Ray’s request for revisions to his proposal for Glasgow, the planned development on the former Germantown Country Club site.
“I’m not convinced the site is the right place, so the price doesn’t really matter,” Alderwoman Missy Marshall said.