Collierville appoints prosecutor, approves escape room
Collierville leaders appointed an accomplished attorney to their town prosecutor role. They also approved an escape room adjacent to Booya’s.
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Collierville leaders appointed an accomplished attorney to their town prosecutor role. They also approved an escape room adjacent to Booya’s.
Staffing has been an issue since Fire Chief John Selberg took his position. Now, there are enough employees to open the new station.
The Pop Local contest, which is put on by Edwards Realty, gives entrepreneurs a chance to win six months of free retail space at Carriage Crossing in Collierville.
Collierville’s Planning Commission looked at two possible parking changes during its October meeting, and sent both to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Another McDonald’s is proposed for Collierville. The company still owns the vacant location that closed in 2017.
A new McDonald’s proposed for southwest Collierville wants to see more parking than is allowed. It has asked the town to review the regulations and up the maximum spaces allowed.
The plan developed will consider land use, traffic, parks, tourism and utilities.
Collierville’s deputy town administrator said the $8 million did address most of the library’s challenges but did so with less space.
Last month, Collierville changed its beer laws for the first time in more than 40 years. Now two more liquor stores are seeking the town’s approval.
While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.
Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.
The building off of West Poplar Avenue could trade thrifting for puzzle-solving.
“While I hate to see this house be torn down, I think it’s life expectancy was limited when it was changed to a commercial use,” Commissioner Bill Cox said. “… It’s death certificate was signed when it was changed to commercial.”
A new state law forced school districts to implement new policies for students’ cellphones and other personal devices.
The beer rules Collierville has used since 1983 are “so antiquated and so outdated and so not fair,” Alderman Nick Robbins said.
The Parke at Houston Levee Road went before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen with some adjustments since the outline plan was approved in 2022.
“She’s been very kind, very energetic,” Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser said. “She’s young and has a lot of great ideas.”
Music roars throughout the neighborhood. Partygoers do doughnuts in cul-de-sacs and park in yards. And when the party’s over, partygoers leave beer bottles, condoms and other debris — even car parts — scattered throughout the neighborhood.
A rezoning decision could mean new homes in northwest Collierville.
Campbell Clinic employees, along with family members of the late Dr. Benjamin Mauck, gathered at the clinic’s Collierville location to officially dedicate the facility to his memory.
Collierville has taken legal action against a homeowner after problematic parties at his residence. The town believes its ordinances prohibit the events held at the home.
The new Maeve’s could have been a second Bog & Barley but the restaurant group decided to do something different.
Instead of the traditional, inspirational video shown at the town’s annual Independence Day celebration, Collierville officials wanted a different vibe.
While many people enjoy the sound and fury of fireworks around Independence Day, there are dangers associated with the firecrackers and Roman candles.
The parks and recreation director told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen many people like the small atmosphere and that there is little waiting for equipment.