Collierville leaders reviewed a large mixed-use development in the southwest portion of the suburb.

Collierville leaders could soon take action impacting the future of a Confederate relic in Town Square Park. Town staff is preparing a proposal for the board to consider later this year. 

As Germantown and Memphis-Shelby County School leaders debate the ownership and operation of three schools within Germantown city limits, they differ on a 2013 settlement’s role in the matter.

With longtime Alderwoman Emily Elliott stepping down in June, Brandon Weise has announced he will seek her seat in the Nov. 8 municipal election.

As Miss. 305 continues to be more congested in DeSoto County, local officials are searching for alternatives to ease the problems — none of which seem to be a quick fix.

Collierville leaders did not move forward with their pursuit of a parking garage north of the Town Square and the contract for the project has expired.

The death of her husband and the lack of smaller house with less maintenance in Bartlett are some of the reasons Bartlett Alderwoman Emily Elliott will step down from her seat in June.

While Bluff City Balloon Jamboree has picked a new site for 2022, plans are underway for a new balloon festival in Collierville.

Tennessee’s House of Representatives will likely soon vote on a bill affecting the ownership and operation of Germantown High, Middle and Elementary schools. 

With open areas and a future bright with developments such as Ford’s Blue Oval City, Lakeland leaders want to make sure they are in control of growth.

Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite passionately voiced concerns that three DeSoto County legislators could kill the extension of a local 1% tax on restaurant food and beverages — revenue that helps fund parks. Olive Branch’s mayor has similar concerns. 

“We’ve really got a problem,” Mayor Stan Joyner said, adding the town is “searching for solutions.”

The Whataburger location in Arlington has received site plan approval from the town’s Planning Commission, moving it closer to construction.

Tennessee senators delayed action on a bill impacting Germantown’s namesake schools. The bill will go before a house committee later this week.

Tennessee senators will vote on legislation affecting Germantown’s namesake schools next week. If the legislation becomes law, there is still much work on the local level.

Don Gammage’s departure, effective June 30, caps a 37-year law enforcement career.

A project at Canada and Davies Plantation roads is reaching some of the goals Lakeland officials want for the site, but there are still concerns with the plan for Ashmont.

After selecting the low bid for construction of an animal shelter, Hernando leaders delayed starting the project after nearby homeowners expressed concerns about noise.

The developer of The Lake District in Lakeland is teaming with the owners of Osaka Japanese Cuisine and Germantown Village Wine and Liquor to collect supplies for Ukrainian citizens.

An auction held by parents associated with Lakeland Elementary School raised thousands of dollars for improvements at the suburban school.

A bill sending ownership and operation of Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle and Germantown High schools from Memphis-Shelby County Schools to Germantown Schools passed the state’s Senate Education Committee Wednesday.

Aldermen approved a development at Maywood despite concerns about traffic, apartments and the views of current residents.

Manjit Kaur will likely challenge Alderman Scott Sanders in Germantown’s November election.

Topgolf looks like it might finally be headed to Memphis. An application for a large golf and entertainment venue was submitted to the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board. 

IMC Companies chose Collierville for its new headquarters. The building in Schilling Farms is high-end and high-tech for about 400 employees.