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The AM/DM podcast: Departure leaves Collierville looking for a new town administrator

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:14:04 -0500

Today, we discuss the ongoing impact of a conflict that started between the town administrator and the fire chief, both of whom no longer work for Collierville.

Collierville volleyball secures district title

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:51:05 -0500

The Dragons earn the No. 1 seed and hosting rights for the first round of the postseason in two weeks with three-set victory over Arlington.

Friday prep report: Freshman QB shines for Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:54:07 -0500

Dominic Rocconi throws five touchdown passes as Dragons ease past previously-undefeated Arlington in Region 7-6A opener.

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.

Sheals propels Collierville to nationally ranked victory over Knoxville Bearden

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:38:32 -0500

Junior forward Caroline Sheals scores the night's only goal as the Dragons defeat the defending state champs.

Thursday prep report: Briarcrest volleyball hands Arlington its first loss

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:51:01 -0500

The Saints make a statement with strong passing against Arlington Thursday night, improving to 7-2 this season.

The AM/DM podcast: Collierville's Selberg situation

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:58:37 -0500

More than two weeks ago, then-Collierville Fire Chief John Selberg was placed on administrative leave, and rumors about why ran rampant.

Opinion: The disparity in public grace extended to different Collierville officials is stark

editor@dailymemphian.com (Jennifer Preston) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:07:56 -0500

“Communities thrive on open, civic dialogue, but our leaders also deserve fairness, basic decency, and residents who debate policy instead of tearing down character.”

MSCS closes all campuses Monday due to storm-related power outages

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:49:21 -0500

All Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses will close Monday, Aug. 24, due to a destructive weekend storm. Collierville Schools delayed start times Monday, but no other suburban school systems had changed schedules.

Dandy Dozen No. 1 Collierville falls

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:41:40 -0500

The Dragons — ranked first in the Daily Memphian preseason Dandy Dozen and fifth in the state in Class 6A — had planned on roaring out of the gate like the storm that pushed Saturday’s scheduled kickoff back 90 minutes.

High school football 2026: Expectations are high at preseason No. 1 Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:47:24 -0500

At least on paper, the Dragons don’t have too many weaknesses. But head coach Joe Rocconi said his job is to keep his players’ feet on the ground.

Preseason Dandy Dozen rankings: Collierville opens at No. 1

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:48:07 -0500

Collierville (1), Southwind (2) and Munford (3) hold down the top three positions in the Dandy Dozen rankings.

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.

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.