Collierville Schools board wrestles with policy change aimed to recruit teachers
Collierville Schools is considering one way to address its hard-to-fill positions, but the Board of Education has strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
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June 2023
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Collierville detective resigns after DUI arrest in DeSoto
Ryan Dunn, one of Collierville’s nine detectives, resigned from the suburb’s police department Tuesday.
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Collierville police officer arrested on DUI charge
The detective has been placed on “restrictive duty.”
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Membership-based pickleball business to open in Collierville
Adam Clay plans to open a business for pickleball fans and players at Carriage Crossing near Houston Levee and Tennessee 385 .
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Orgill Customer Concept Center receives final approval
The hardware distribution company will have a new building east of its current headquarters in its “customer concept center.” The space will act as a showroom, similar to a conference center.
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Collierville approves $273.7M budget, including increase in tax, utility rates
Collierville approved its budget Monday. The budget is the town’s financial plan for July 1 through June 30, 2024.
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Collierville considers large mixed-use development near its Walmart
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a 51-acre mixed-use development near Walmart Monday. The plan includes various residential types and a small shopping center.
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School agriSTEM garden bursts forth from students’ curiosity
It’s fitting for a Collierville elementary school named Tara Oaks, that the idea for a campus garden would sprout from an acorn. Now kids are putting down the devices and getting their hands dirty.
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Three-year-old dies of self-inflicted gunshot
According to Collierville police, the child found the firearm inside of a vehicle.
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Rotolo’s to open second area location in Collierville
Local franchisees Blaire and Taylor Bobo plan to open their fourth Rotolo’s and they are looking for locations for a fifth.
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Planned Collierville complex could bring about 200 apartments to Maynard Way
The proposal, which would put new townhome-style apartments near Collierville’s Walmart, was previously denied by the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen in November. Since then, the developers have conformed more closely to town guidelines.
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Germantown Middle principal to return to Collierville
Germantown Middle’s principal will go back to Collierville’s school district, where she previously taught sixth grade.
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May 2023
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Collierville Schools employees surprised with year-end bonus
“It’s very evident these leaders don’t come into these roles for the salaries. It’s truly to make an impact for our children, ” said Collierville Schools board member Keri Blair.
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Collierville Schools poised to purchase former University of Memphis building
The University of Memphis Collierville Center is owned by the suburb. The town is looking to sell the building to the suburban district for its central offices.
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Moms Demand Action pushes for tighter gun laws at Collierville rally
A group of around three dozen waved signs for more than an hour and a half near Poplar Avenue and Byhalia Road, urging people to contact their state lawmakers about stricter gun laws.
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Former political rivals join forces at Township Development Services
Collierville-based Township Development Services is expanding its team. The eastern road network and BlueOval City’s imminent production is creating new business opportunities.
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‘Freedom Writers’ author invites Collierville leaders into her classroom
Erin Gruwell — a teacher, author and activist — spoke to Collierville’s Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. She metaphorically invited them into Room 203, her old classroom.
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Collierville to increase utility rate, explore automated meter readers
Collierville is considering raising its utility fee and replacing meter readers across town.
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Collierville hosts fifth annual Dragon Games where ‘it’s all about them’
Collierville Schools hosted its fifth annual Dragon Games. The event is geared toward student with special needs.
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Collierville considers adding townhomes to historic district near Town Square
The Planning Commission reviewed 32 townhomes on nearly 7.1 acres along South Rowlett Street. The homes will be owned, not leased.
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Black landowners celebrate Collierville property sale
The multimillion-dollar land sale at 4005 Bailey Station Road comes after a 23 year-long battle to prevent losing the property to eminent domain and to acquire a fair market value sale.
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April 2023
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$10 Deal: This bargain will make you say Booya!
Booya’s in Collierville is relaxed and has great tacos served a variety of ways. Plus, you can easily score a meal there for less than $10.
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Collierville to add home decor store Popshelf, urgent care
Collierville is adding a new home decor retailer and an urgent care facility.
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Collierville considers a 12-cent property tax increase to raise nearly $2.7M
Collierville is reviewing its budget, and town officials will likely propose a tax increase to fund the $104.3 million operating budget.
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As popularity grows, Collierville cricket players scout for a field
Collierville cricket players are asking the town to seriously consider a new home.
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