Some parents protested the district’s new in-person option for five days per week. Others feel the district made a difficult call, but the right call.

District officials are also looking for community partners to help parents unable to be home with their school children. 

President and CEO Wardell Seals Jr. says, "I want people to know how to save a life versus perform CPR.”

Collierville is expected to make changes to its school reopening plan. The changes are based on recommendations from the Shelby County Health Department.

Collierville's ballot is taking shape as many incumbents have pulled petitions. Collierville Board of Education, Position 3, is the only contested race.

Lowering the bond requirement will significantly lower the amount of money a developer would need to finance on the front end for any given project.

Alderman Tom Allen has died at age 84. Allen was recently diagnosed pancreatic cancer.

The new Wing Guru in Arlington will be operated by partner franchisee Marcus Baker, owner of three Prosthetic One locations.

Jon McCreery, Amy Eoff and Scott Williams have all announced plans to seek office on Germantown's November ballot. Additionally, Sherrie Hicks and Brian Curry have filed petitions with sufficient signatures.

Germantown has been charged for legal counsel expenses the Shelby County Election Commission incurred after John Barzizza contested mayoral election results.

American Paper Optics – best known for its solar eclipse and special effects glasses – is now making and marketing face shields as an added layer of protection, especially for students.

A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Collierville following a June 2019 officer-involved shooting that killed one person.

Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Alderman is asking a developer to take another look at his mixed-use proposal before a final review.

Several Lakeland parents and residents sent in statements supporting sending children back to the classroom this fall. 

Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.

The Shelby County Commission approved John Porter's controversial Quinn Ridge proposal outside Collierville in southeast Shelby County. 

The Shelby County Commission will reconsider a proposal they initially voted down: John Porter's Quinn Ridge Development in Collierville. Some commissioners believe the project would yield significant financial gain for the county, but others believe it would be more of a financial burden.

The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis' $40 million gift to LeMoyne-Owen College is one of the largest received by any HBCU nationally. It's designed to propel the college to the next level in higher education.

Wetlands issues with the property force city to refocus on an all-in-one park solution on property on Memphis-Arlington Road.

The town of Collierville announced Alderman Tom Allen plans to step down from his aldermanic position. If Allen resigns by Aug. 10, his seat could appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Aldermen reviewed the general fund and capital improvements in a work session on Wednesday. The aldermen plan to have the final review of the budget by the end of August.

During its monthly virtual luncheon Wednesday, July 8, Arlington Chamber of Commerce members got COVID-related updates on school plans for the fall and employer tips for dealing with the pandemic.

Bed Bath & Beyond is closing its Germantown store. This fall Planet Fitness will begin building out the space to open a gym in Germantown Plaza.

More than 1,000 ewes have come to the Millington Solar Farm as part of a “regenerative energy” initiative.

Two long-standing Arlington Community Schools administrators are moving into new positions this month, as Tabetha Banks takes over as Arlington Middle School principal and former Principal Dr. Allison Clark moves into the district’s main office as its first chief of human resources.