Collierville restaurants currently can have one parking space for every two eatery seats, at the most. But that may be changing — and it may be due to a McDonald’s. 

The restaurant’s owner said he wanted Social Desiii to represent as much of the subcontinent as possible.

Another McDonald’s is proposed for Collierville. The company still owns the vacant location that closed in 2017.

A new McDonald’s proposed for southwest Collierville wants to see more parking than is allowed. It has asked the town to review the regulations and up the maximum spaces allowed.

When Brandi De La Cruz was deciding what she wanted to do with her life, a career as a high school math teacher was not on her radar. She wanted to be the next Martha Stewart.

The plan developed will consider land use, traffic, parks, tourism and utilities.

Collierville’s deputy town administrator said the $8 million did address most of the library’s challenges but did so with less space. 

Last month, Collierville changed its beer laws for the first time in more than 40 years. Now two more liquor stores are seeking the town’s approval.

While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.

Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing. 

The building off of West Poplar Avenue could trade thrifting for puzzle-solving.

“While I hate to see this house be torn down, I think it’s life expectancy was limited when it was changed to a commercial use,” Commissioner Bill Cox said. “… It’s death certificate was signed when it was changed to commercial.”

In response to a Tennessee law, school leaders in Germantown and Collierville adopted rules related to students’ personal devices.

Updated laws change where alcohol can be sold and how many liquor stores are allowed in Collierville, but some business owners had concerns. 

A new state law forced school districts to implement new policies for students’ cellphones and other personal devices.

The beer rules Collierville has used since 1983 are “so antiquated and so outdated and so not fair,” Alderman Nick Robbins said.

The Parke at Houston Levee Road went before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen with some adjustments since the outline plan was approved in 2022.

“She’s been very kind, very energetic,” Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser said. “She’s young and has a lot of great ideas.”

Music roars throughout the neighborhood. Partygoers do doughnuts in cul-de-sacs and park in yards. And when the party’s over, partygoers leave beer bottles, condoms and other debris — even car parts — scattered throughout the neighborhood. 

A senior and a junior are competing for a starting spot. But things look very promising elsewhere as the Dragons look to build on last year’s 11-victory season.

The Houston Astros picked the Collierville High product in the 17th round, making him one of several players with local ties taken in the 2025 MLB Draft.

A rezoning decision could mean new homes in northwest Collierville. 

In this episode of The AM/DM, The Daily Memphian’s new morning podcast, Abigail Warren explains why the quiet suburb has filed a lawsuit against one of its homeowners. 

The agreement puts a permanent injunction in place that will prohibit the owner of a home on Mayfield Road from using the residence as a short-term rental or party venue. 

Collierville has taken legal action against a homeowner after problematic parties at his residence. The town believes its ordinances prohibit the events held at the home.