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Tennessee's Teacher of the Year is from Sycamore Elementary in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:00:04 -0500

When Collierville High teacher Brandi De La Cruz was named Tennessee Teacher of the Year in 2025, it was a first for the municipal school system. Now a second Collierville educator has claimed the honor.

Germantown's Scott Sanders runs unopposed, pushes term limits and commercial growth

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Sanders hadn’t planned to run again. With Mayor Mike Palazzolo retiring, he says the board needs continuity and wants to revisit the sanitation contract and boost school funding.

US House Republicans praise business tax breaks in Collierville hearing

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 21:47:30 -0500

Seven Republican members of the U.S. House’s Finance Ways and Means Committee held a historic hearing in Collierville on Tuesday, focusing on the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

3 vie for Collierville alderman seat

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Collierville Alderman Jewel Jordan was appointed to his seat about 20 months ago. Now, he faces a challenge for Position 2 in November.

Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 12:57:43 -0500

The Collierville Planning Commission endorsed permits and rules Thursday for Thompson Machinery to relocate its headquarters to the town.

Germantown grandkids can attend suburb's schools free if capacity allows

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:10:44 -0500

If capacity exists, Germantown Municipal School District will allow grandchildren of residents and children of alumni from the suburb’s schools to enroll.

Collierville considering e-bike education over regulations

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:09:20 -0500

Collierville’s proposed guidelines on e-bikes focus on aligning with state law and educating teens about the rules and risks.

Germantown rejects residents' appeal of Bodine School expansion

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:42:59 -0500

Neighbors near Bodine School were not pleased by the Planning Commission’s decision, so they appealed it. Such appeals are reviewed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, but city leaders denied the residents’ request.

Runoff possible in Collierville alderman race

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Tim Goddard, Charles Hall and Jason Lederfine are seeking Collierville Alderman Position 1. If no candidate earns more 50% of the votes cast in the race, the top two will move on to a December runoff.

Collierville owes Molly Mehner $184,769 as part of agreement

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:06:25 -0500

Collierville owes the former town administrator $184,700, according to an open records request. The terms were outlined in her separation agreement.

Bodine School expansion halted by neighbors' appeal

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

Residents living near Bodine School have filed an appeal saying the Planning Commission wrongly endorsed the school's expansion plans.

Most Collierville aldermen say they wouldn’t have fired Selberg

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:52:51 -0500

Collierville aldermen say they weren’t ready to fire the chief when the August meeting was called off.

Collierville names temporary administrator

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:53:11 -0500

Molly Mehner, former town administrator, agreed to a mutual parting of ways with the suburb after a tumultuous month.

Collierville Alderwoman Missy Marshall faces challenger

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:46:26 -0500

Collierville Alderwoman Missy Marshall will face a challenge from Liz Deely as she hopes to retain her position on the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Collierville town administrator leaves suburb

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:10:40 -0500

Molly Mehner’s departure comes about a month after she was embroiled in controversy that led to the retirement of Fire Chief John Selberg.

Collierville town employee accused of stealing from Walmart

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:36:07 -0500

The sports manager for Collierville’s parks department was arrested after five trips to Walmart.

Collierville employee arrested for theft

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:38:28 -0500

A parks employee was arrested Thursday for misdemeanor theft.

Hispanic Heritage celebrations, CY Fest and barbecuing for beginners

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:23:02 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, folk star Valerie June comes home, parking spots become parks and Neo bends bullets at the Pink Palace.

Container Store puts lid on Germantown

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:51:21 -0500

The store opened its only Memphis-area location in September of 2019.

Germantown alderwoman challenged by fellow real estate agent

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:41:40 -0500

Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson is facing a challenge from Todd Adams as she seeks reelection for Alderman Position 2.