Fire in the sky: Officials urge safety first with fireworks
While many people enjoy the sound and fury of fireworks around Independence Day, there are dangers associated with the firecrackers and Roman candles.
Topic: Collierville
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June 2025
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Fitness Center updates progress under Collierville ownership
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.
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Dealing with Mount Trashmore: Property sale hits snag
A deal to buy the former landfill might be headed to the dump as the site is now scheduled for a tax sale and a state agency has placed a lien on it.
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Vaughan talks future legislative ideas, reelection plans at Collierville chamber
Rep. Kevin Vaughan weighed in on the suburb’s reliance on Memphis Light, Gas and Water and on the Memphis-Shelby County Schools state takeover.
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Collierville adopts budget with 12-cent property tax hike
Collierville leaders approved their budget Monday. The financial plan includes a 12-cent property tax increase.
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Bailey: It was busy in the ’burbs this week
This past week, Horn Lake held its elections, Bartlett opened a new coffeehouse and a suburb dealt with calls to another big party. Meanwhile, cities are wrapping up the annual budget review.
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Despite Collierville party foul, leaders won’t limit residential gatherings
Police were called to the scene of the party, found cars blocking the roadway and heard some complaints about vehicles parked in neighbors’ yards. Eight people were arrested.
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Police rule teacher’s death accidental, find no tampering with drinks
Collierville Police and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Monday afternoon to talk about possible drink tampering in the suburb’s limits.
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May 2025
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Collierville property tax inches closer to going up
Collierville leaders are nearing the end of their budget adoption. The mayor and aldermen are considering a 12-cent increase to support the growing suburb.
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A new subdivision could be coming to Collierville
But the property needs a new zoning designation before homes are considered.
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Pickleball expands in Collierville with leagues, clinics
While the pickleball courts in Collierville are heavily used, the town is adding a competitive edge with summer pickleball leagues.
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Collierville leaders question fluoridated water
Additional research about the impact of fluoride on other communities will be shared with the Board of Mayor and Aldermen before they make any determination.
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Crosswind Elementary teachers get first look at school expansion
Crosswind Elementary teachers toured the school’s expansion Tuesday afternoon. The wing will be connected to the main building over the summer.
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Collierville rezones ‘Mount Trashmore’
The former Shelton Road landfill is a popular sledding destination when it snows, but its future is uncertain.
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Collierville to represent Tennessee in world robotics competition
Collierville Schools is taking six elementary teams to Texas after sweeping the state competition in Nashville two months ago.
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Collierville shoe store to close after almost six decades in business
Jackson’s Shoes has helped parents find the perfect fit for children’s feet throughout the area, but the service is coming to an end.
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April 2025
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Collierville Schools budget includes bonuses, COLA raises, more hires
Collierville Schools approved its budget Tuesday. The board also ratified a resolution giving teachers $2,000 state-funded bonuses.
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Collierville might raise taxes
The town must adjust its tax rate in light of reappraisals.
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Collierville aldermen weigh library expansion
If included in the budget, the library will expand by about 24,000 square feet, nearly doubling in size.
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‘The future of Collierville starts today’
Collierville town leaders kicked off planning what the next 25 years in the suburb will look like.
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Mobile command centers provide on-site emergency service
Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown’s mobile command centers allow them to perform operations on-site at large events or disasters.
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Collierville Schools enters contract for new bus lot
Collierville’s Board of Education wants to buy nearly 28 acres on U.S. 72 to park the fleet of yellow vehicles that transport Collierville and Germantown students.
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March 2025
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After eight years in works, Shelby Drive expansion should begin in May
The expansion project, which should improve access to Collierville High School, will also replace two bridges.
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Couple puts the mom-and-pop into Lego shop
Several years ago, Talana Patterson kept seeing her husband and son’s receipts from a store called Bricks & Minifigs; once she visited herself, the family made an even bigger purchase.
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Collierville Schools buys property with eye toward future
The construction of a new school is not in Collierville’s immediate plans. Growth will dictate when the new campus is needed.
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