The staff of eight people is tightly packed in the current Town Hall at 5854 Airline Rd. 

Christmas in Collierville is returning after last year’s pause on large gatherings due to COVID-19 precautions.

With an eye on growth to the south, the Town of Arlington dedicates its second fire station.

Economic Development Commission encourages the city’s Board of Commissioners to hire retail recruiter Retail Strategies to assist with bringing desirable businesses to the area.

Eighteen bands from Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas vied in the 55th annual Bandmasters Championship hosted by the University of Memphis Band Alumni Chapter in hopes of winning the inaugural Joe Sills Cup. 

Kenneth Walker III’s fifth touchdown — a 23-yard run — lifted the Spartans to a 37-33 lead with 5:08 remaining.

Tennessee’s state veterinarian reminds horse owners to protect their animals from West Nile Virus after a horse in Weakley County that contracted the disease had to be euthanized.

Vince Smith, developer of Lakeland Town Square, gave an update to the mixed-use project to the Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon meeting.

In requesting his move from the chairmanship, Kelsey continued to maintain his innocence.

Bills are proposing making school board elections partisan. Some educators question the move.

Germantown aldermen are considering a pay raise for themselves and the mayor. The city has also established its 25th commission.

“This may resurface at some time in the future, but for now this project as previously outlined will not move forward.” 

Germantown approved 50 homes near Forest Hill Elementary School. The proposed water tower in the area has hit a snag related to price.

Patrick Lawton has announced he will retire after 32 years of overseeing the suburb’s day-to-day operations.

The former University of Memphis star who spent five years in the NBA will replace Scott Robinson, who resigned Oct. 6.

The developer worked a long time on a 100-acre project near Canada Road and Davies Plantation. Now, his father, John, is taking on the project in his son’s honor.

Scott Robinson resigned after the district began investigating his interactions with a minor who is not enrolled in the district.

The stormwater commission idea was brought forward by Alderman Jon McCreery earlier this year and endorsed by other board members. They’ll also discuss a pay hike for aldermen.

County Commissioner Mark Billingsley has decided not to run for county mayor next year — another piece in a political puzzle still taking shape less than a year from May county primary elections.

Viridian could set the tone for development in Forest Hill Heights. The Planning Commission is asking Boyle Investment Co. to reconsider how its development would look from Winchester Road before making a formal recommendation.

Frank and Larkin Grisanti are expanding to Germantown; they’ll open the takeout-only GoGrisanti at Farmington and Exeter in January.

The Germantown Plaza shopping center will soon get new occupants to replace the former Bed Bath & Beyond and Shelby County Clerk’s office locations.

Collierville Schools ‘ new spokesperson replaces Mario Hogue who left in August for a position with Leadership Memphis.

Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo extended a timeline for the city to purchase parkland in the southern portion of the suburb.