Collierville town administrator leaves suburb
Molly Mehner’s departure comes about a month after she was embroiled in controversy that led to the retirement of Fire Chief John Selberg.
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September 2026
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August 2026
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After decades in fire service, Selberg says retirement came as a shock
Collierville reached a retirement deal with the fire chief after a week of negotiations. “I’m sad it got to this point,” the former fire chief said. “I never wanted shots fired (on social media).”
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Opinion: The disparity in public grace extended to different Collierville officials is stark
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Opinion: The disparity in public grace extended to different Collierville officials is stark
“Communities thrive on open, civic dialogue, but our leaders also deserve fairness, basic decency, and residents who debate policy instead of tearing down character.”
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Retired Collierville fire chief, mayor speak out
Fire Chief John Selberg released a statement Saturday. It was the first time he’d spoken out since being placed on leave Aug. 10 and retiring Aug. 20.
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Bailey: Selberg retires from fire chief job after days of debate with administration
Two weeks of drama in Collierville reached a conclusion with the retirement of Fire Chief John Selberg.
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Collierville fire chief situation ‘is not a personal issue,’ administrator says
In her statement, Molly Mehner said she placed him on leave because he said, “I don’t f-ing report to Molly Mehner” in a public space in front of Collierville employees, his command staff and members of the public.
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Collierville fire chief responds to performance questions in letter
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Collierville fire chief responds to performance questions in letter
A letter from Fire Chief John Selberg says the town administrator wanted to look for new leadership.
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March 2026
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Collierville renews fireworks contract for Independence Day
Collierville officials have approved an extension of their contract with the company that provides its fireworks display for the Independence Day celebration.
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June 2025
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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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December 2024
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Where to draw the party line? Collierville to review rules after house-party complaints
“We don’t want to prevent people from reasonable use of their property,” Collierville’s town administrator said after a noisy neighborhood event Saturday. “It’s when it affects other people’s enjoyable use of their property — that’s where we draw the line.”
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August 2024
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Germantown, Collierville leaders discuss suburbs’ growth, challenges
Jason Huisman, Germantown’s city administrator, and Molly Mehner, the town administrator in Collierville, each followed men with unusually long careers.
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June 2024
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Bailey: More than 150 years later, heirs claim to own Collierville Town Square
Evan Leake says it may not be the town but rather his family based on a document more than a century old.
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November 2022
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James Lewellen resigns as town administrator in Collierville
James Lewellen has resigned from the post he’s held for 27 years. As of 8 a.m. Monday, he was no longer Collierville’s town administrator.
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Get to know Molly Mehner, Collierville’s new town administrator
In addition to her leadership and the environment she wants to bring to Collierville Town Hall the new town administrator has preferences and opinions about pets, food and music.
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October 2022
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Molly Mehner to lead Collierville into next era
Molly Mehner will arrive in November and hit the ground running to lead Collierville into its next stage as the town administrator.
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Collierville formally appoints Molly Mehner as next administrator
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Collierville formally appoints Molly Mehner as next administrator
Collierville made it official Wednesday, naming Molly Mehner the next town administrator. James Lewellen will retire from his post after 27 years leading the suburb.
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September 2022
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Collierville to offer town administrator post to Molly Mehner
Any offer won’t be official until the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen appoints her in a meeting.
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Collierville moves closer to naming next town administrator
Collierville interviewed two candidates for town administrator last week. One withdrew over the weekend, leaving Molly Mehner as the lone candidate under consideration. James Lewellen will soon retire after 27 years with the town.
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