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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.

Developer sues proposed Collierville Chick-fil-A landowner

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:15:37 -0500

A prominent local developer’s lawsuit alleges the landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A “orchestrated a ‘smear campaign’” to cast him in a negative light.

Warren: Recent legal actions in the suburbs filled with personal attacks

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:41:47 -0500

“The legal challenges making news this week seem to be name-calling, accusations and publicly shaming others.”

Goodwin Farms homes project moves forward despite resident pushback

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 08:18:10 -0500

Germantown Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to Goodwin Farms despite several residents speaking in opposition to the development changes.

After 20 years of granting wishes, Forever Young Veterans to dissolve

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 04:00:15 -0500

For the last two decades, Forever Young Veterans has gifting experiences to those who have served. Now, Diane Hight, who founded the organization to honor her father, said she feels the nonprofit has served its purpose.

Collierville leaders celebrate America 250 with video

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 14:35:12 -0500

For the second consecutive year, Collierville’s Independence Day Celebration featured a special video from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Three-lane 7 Brew gets green light in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:50:44 -0500

Collierville is allowing another drive-thru coffee chain. However, staff made several recommendations so the site does not negatively impact one of Shelby County’s busiest thoroughfares.

Homebuilders reject 'cookie-cutter' approach to Germantown's newest neighborhood

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:08:18 -0500

Developer Spence Ray announces the 15 homebuilders who will construct his vision for the Glasgow subdivision at the former Germantown Country Club.

Olive Branch police officers cleared in 2024 fatal shooting

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:40:32 -0500

Officers who were involved in a 2024 fatal shooting investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation were cleared, the Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office said.

Suburban reading scores surpass state average in TCAP data

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:38:15 -0500

Suburban school districts have strong reading scores, according to Tennessee testing data.

Collierville Schools leader's contract extended

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:22 -0500

“I know I have work to do,” Superintendent Russell Dyer said. “I know areas I need to get stronger in and areas I’m going to work on this upcoming school year.”

Palazzolo announces he will not seek reelection as Germantown mayor

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:38:38 -0500

In a surprising announcement Monday night, Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo announced he has decided not to seek reelection in November.

Germantown leaders approve $242.5 million budget

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:19:44 -0500

The nearly $242.5 million financial plan was adopted with a sanitation fee increase but a flat property tax rate.

New Tennessee law changes how sales tax revenue is handed out — and it's affecting Memphis suburbs

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:03:02 -0500

A new state law is using population estimates instead of census data. It benefits growing communities, but those that see a decrease in population have concerns.