Friction erupted when a Lakeland commissioner gave Mayor Josh Roman a piece of her mind over a last-minute addition to the meeting’s agenda.

Collierville continues to fill out alderman slots, a look at the halfway point for new elected representatives and a hope for readers who appreciate suburban news.

A business owner on Collierville’s Town Square and a Planning Commission member with more than a decade of experience were appointed as the next two aldermen in Collierville.

Jon McCreery may no longer be an alderman, but he has been appointned to a role that has a part in Germantown’s growth.

The vacant Chili’s restaurant near Poplar Avenue and Exeter Road could soon be home to a restaurant with a niche for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

“The key is for people to see that the local election in your city is more important than even the national election,” Planning Commissioner and Horn Lake mayoral candidate Jimmy Stokes said.

With two new tenants — a restaurant and a coat store — the Bartlett Towne Center at Stage Road and Bartlett Boulevard is moving towards complete occupancy.

Current Aldermen Danny Klein and Dave Young have qualified to face off in the municipal Republican primary election on April 1. Planning Commissioner Jimmy Stokes is seeking the office as a Democrat.

Germantown is in the early stages of a potential tax incentive for the redevelopment of Carrefour at Kirby Woods. While no final decisions were made, some aldermen have concerns with the TIF.

Maureen Fraser will chair her first meeting as Collierville mayor Monday. Ahead of that, she shared some lesser known facts about her life.

Friday’s snow day made for a long weekend for students in Memphis and Shelby County. 

Clearview AI is a New York-based tech company that provides a massive database of images collected online for law-enforcement agencies to use during investigations.

The Lakeland Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission endorsed the preliminary development plan for the newest phase of the project, located north of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange.

Pulling back the curtain on how school superintendents decide if there is enough snow and if things are slick enough to cancel classes.

Way before the weather rolls in, Memphis-area school leaders are already considering the numerous factors that might lead them to close schools.

Weather forecasts predict several inches of snow to accumulate in the Memphis area on Friday, Jan. 10.

The horses are back in Shelby County for the first time in more than a decade, appearing at several area Kroger locations this week

Two positions are open due to the town’s resign-to-run rule. Both Maureen Fraser and Billy Patton, former aldermen, ran for mayor last November.

Collierville wants to rezone the E-Plex landfill, sometimes called Mount Trashmore. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is working to close the landfill.

Amy Lovorn, chair of the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors, said Jason Morgan’s termination was a personnel matter, preventing her from further comment. 

The new location not only boasts a bigger rehab space, astro turf and more accessible exam rooms but also convenience.

During a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Board of Directors voted to fire Todd Mastry, who had led the facility since 2011. 

With hopes to bring in much-needed staff, the Arlington board approved plans that would double the suburb’s Town Hall space. 

Collierville had 39 residents apply for its two open alderman positions. According to the town charter, the town has less than two weeks to select its new alderman.

Mark Gardner replaces outgoing president Lee Caldwell, who will continue on the board but not as an officer.