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Collierville fire chief placed on leave

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:45:19 -0500

Chief John Selberg took the helm of Collierville Fire and Rescue Administration in July 2022 after retiring as the chief of neighboring suburb Germantown.

Germantown approves Goodwin Farms changes, keeping mayoral candidate in the race

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:44:25 -0500

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen made a few adjustments to the Germantown subdivision. However, one resident said broken agreements is his impetus to run for mayor.

Collierville First Baptist Church pastor sees retirement as shift in ministry

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Chuck Herring is retiring from Collierville First Baptist Church after 23 years as senior pastor. The congregation has become one of the largest in the suburb under his leadership.

Mike Ebbs secures GOP nom for Collierville school board position

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 10:24:45 -0500

Mike Ebbs will face Democrat Jason Morrison in November for the Position 2 seat.

Three finalists selected for Germantown school board vacancy

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 16:02:37 -0500

Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will interview three people for the short-term vacancy in the suburb's school board’s Position 2 seat.

Exclusive: Inside Lucy Elementary's transformation as Millington prepares for next year

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:08:24 -0500

Since Memphis-Shelby County School has closed Lucy Elementary a year ahead of schedule, Millington has started the process of transforming the oldest active elementary school in Shelby County.

Suburban school districts' first kindergartners prepare for their senior year

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 07:18:53 -0500

When the suburban school districts started classes in 2014, it was a huge shift in local education. Now the districts are preparing to graduate students who began at their schools as kindergartners.

Collierville baseball coach change followed 'comprehensive review of documented concerns'

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 04:00:14 -0500

Jeff Munier will remain on the Collierville High faculty as a teacher, but will no longer serve as coach.

November ballot taking shape in suburban general elections

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:47:38 -0500

Although one election is a week away, voters in five of the Memphis suburbs will be choosing their leaders in November.

6 people apply for open position on Germantown school board

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:17:30 -0500

One of the applicants is a retired GMSD employee running unopposed for the position in August and November.

Cheffie's closing Collierville cafe

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:04:29 -0500

Despite about a year left on its lease at Schilling Farms, Cheffie’s will close in Collierville.

Collierville tapping the brakes on e-bike use

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:01 -0500

E-bikes are rising in popularity, but Collierville leaders have concerns about their use in the town and potential accidents.

Germantown mayoral race may be contested

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:29:43 -0500

A former member of the Germantown Fire Department is interested in running for mayor of the suburb.

Two high school parents vie for Collierville school board Republican primary

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:28:37 -0500

Two Collierville residents are seeking the Republican nomination for an open position on the suburb’s school board as incumbent Wanda Chism declines to run for reelection.

Candidates make it official for November elections

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:25:20 -0500

The November ballot is taking shape as suburban candidates decide where their name will appear on the ballot and file appropriate paperwork.

Incumbents qualify for November suburban election as newcomers emerge

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:23:02 -0500

Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?

Suburban incumbents head toward reelection as more candidates pull petitions

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:22:37 -0500

Monday, June 22, was the first day that candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington could pull petitions for the general election Nov. 3.

Suburban candidates eager to pull petitions on first day

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:20:16 -0500

Many candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington picked up petitions on Monday, the first available day for the November general election.

Collierville rep returning to MLGW board — this time with more power

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:31:00 -0500

A new Tennessee law allows Memphis Light, Gas and Water to have two voting representatives from Memphis’ largest suburbs, one from Collierville and another from Bartlett.

Germantown residents changing trash service with higher-priced contract

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:52:11 -0500

The number of Germantown residents wanting backdoor service has dropped with the city’s new sanitation contract.