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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.

Collierville tabs former assistant to lead baseball program

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:21:40 -0500

Clay Greene spent the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons in the Dragons’ dugout and now will replace Jeff Munier.

Collierville approves plans for new Chick-fil-A

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:44:56 -0500

The proposal for the Chick-fil-A was approved after a nearly two-year legal battle.

Controversial Chick-fil-A proposal returns to Collierville board

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:48:20 -0500

The meeting follows a Chancery Court ruling ordering Collierville officials to approve the proposal after it had previously been denied.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Collierville baseball coach not returning

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:14:14 -0500

Collierville High announced that long-time baseball coach Jeff Munier “will not be returning” for the upcoming season.

Collierville student wins at National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:09:47 -0500

The ceremony — hosted by Bowen Yang, formerly of “Saturday Night Live” — followed a 10-day intensive that included coaching sessions, training and rehearsals led by Broadway professionals. Participants come from 58 programs across the U.S.

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 could get second location for drive-thru coffee

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:57:45 -0500

Collierville could get 7 Brew on Poplar, and staff has recognized that stacking cars on the Shelby County thoroughfare could be an issue.

Collierville approves nearly $277 million budget

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:14 -0500

While the property tax remains flat, some other fees are increasing.

Collierville students lead Orpheum musical theater honors

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:03 -0500

The Collierville wins came on a night that brought together students from 56 schools across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.

Spring Fling 2026: Collierville girls three-peat in Class AAA track

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 22 May 2026 07:59:22 -0500

Collierville girls win the state track title while Houston baseball advances to Friday’s championship game. Briarcrest soccer and St. George’s baseball fall in the state championship finals.

$15 Deal: South of Beale's fried chicken sandwich

editors@dailymemphian.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:30:12 -0500

A near-perfect night in Downtown Memphis started with the fried chicken sandwich from South of Beale Downtown.

Opinion: Collierville should not spend tax dollars fighting Chick-fil-A

editor@dailymemphian.com (Tim Netherton) — Thu, 7 May 2026 04:00:05 -0500

“I do not feel my tax dollars should be spent on a legal fight that seems to be something that everyone has allowed to go too far. We have too many other needs in the town — things that my tax dollars in the General Fund should be going to.”

Collierville quarterback commits to Iowa

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:21:18 -0500

Hawkeyes’ stable situation is attractive to Brayden Santibanez.

Houston strikes twice late to salvage draw with rival Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:02 -0500

The results means the Dragons will be the No. 1 seed for the district tournament — but they were by no means happy about it.