Approval of the hotel, which will make up Phase 2 of developer Milton Grant’s 17-acre Arlington Trails planned commercial development, came at a Tuesday night meeting.

Germantown and Collierville have among the top ACT scores in Tennessee.

What to do with shuttered big box stores, and an update on the planned mixed-use development at the former Union Avenue police station.

“It was very important for (the board) to show appreciation for our folks in what has been a very difficult year,” Superintendent Gary Lilly said.

Renaissance has designed several shopping centers in Collierville, plus Fire Station No. 5 and the Fire Administration Building on Peterson Lake Road. 

Businessman Mark Lovell has sold the privately owned but publicly accessible Stonebridge Golf Course.

The developer purchased two vacant parcels in the Forest Hill Heights area — a mixed-use zoning site near a planned sportsplex by the suburb.

Collierville Schools is looking to secure its superintendent through 2026. The board is also reviewing bonuses for staff.

Cities in DeSoto County are discussing how to use the settlement funds over the opioid crisis. The money will be spread over about 18 years.

Mississippi is poised to get millions – perhaps $1 billion dollars – for broadband access. But state officials will need to decide what counties get the funds.

On Monday, Dec. 6, the Shelby County Commission approved the Economic Impact Plan for Union Depot, which in the process approves a TIF district for the project.

There was already a nip in the air at W.J. Freeman Park, but when St. Nick rolled in on his specially modified Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the Christmas in Bartlett Market and Festivities’ cool quotient soared.

Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district could move from required face coverings to masks being “highly recommended.”

The BOC also approved submitting applications to the Memphis Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for funding of nine road and trail projects through the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvements Program.

Organizers hope the market featuring more than 50 artisans, and festivities at A. Keith McDonald Pavilion in W.J. Freeman Park can open as scheduled Saturday.

Germantown residents are conserving water, but that comes with a cost to the suburb’s customers. The city’s aldermen will review increased rates Monday.

The AgriSTEM program, part of the district’s college, career and technical education program, featured the school’s first Ag Day.

Southaven officials have approved a bid for expanding the amphitheater at Snowden Grove — a move that should draw more concerts and a higher level of performers.

Jill Church will succeed Joyce Keohane, who retired during the summer as special education director.

Beer permits are issued through the city, while liquor and wine permits come from the state.

The former Germantown Country Club site is getting closer to becoming a residential community. The Germantown Planning Commission recommended the project, Glasgow, proceed in three phases instead of seven under an amended outline plan.

Viridian development was to include 266-unit complex.