A new Tennessee law allows Memphis Light, Gas and Water to have two voting representatives from Memphis’ largest suburbs, one from Collierville and another from Bartlett.

“The legal challenges making news this week seem to be name-calling, accusations and publicly shaming others.”

A prominent local developer’s lawsuit alleges the landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A “orchestrated a ‘smear campaign’” to cast him in a negative light.

Two court filings shed light on the long fight to control the Belly Acres restaurant brand. 

For the last two decades, Forever Young Veterans has gifting experiences to those who have served. Now, Diane Hight, who founded the organization to honor her father, said she feels the nonprofit has served its purpose.

For the second consecutive year, Collierville’s Independence Day Celebration featured a special video from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?

Collierville is allowing another drive-thru coffee chain. However, staff made several recommendations so the site does not negatively impact one of Shelby County’s busiest thoroughfares.

Collierville High announced that long-time baseball coach Jeff Munier “will not be returning” for the upcoming season.

The ceremony — hosted by Bowen Yang, formerly of “Saturday Night Live” — followed a 10-day intensive that included coaching sessions, training and rehearsals led by Broadway professionals. Participants come from 58 programs across the U.S.

“I know I have work to do,” Superintendent Russell Dyer said. “I know areas I need to get stronger in and areas I’m going to work on this upcoming school year.”

Many candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington picked up petitions on Monday, the first available day for the November general election.

Disney’s “first prince” and a beloved American president are the focus of the two shows opening this weekend.

The landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A has filed a petition in Shelby County Chancery Court against all five aldermen, alleging they are in contempt of court. A chancellor ordered them to approve the new restaurant in February.

Collierville could get 7 Brew on Poplar, and staff has recognized that stacking cars on the Shelby County thoroughfare could be an issue. 

While the property tax remains flat, some other fees are increasing.

Molly Mehner, town administrator, has repeatedly urged elected officials to focus on needs instead of wants, calling the financial plan a “plain Jane” budget.

A 13-year-old referendum is sparking a budget battle in some Memphis suburbs as school boards see flat funding despite higher property values. However, government officials say they can freeze the funding due to other ways they contribute.

The Collierville wins came on a night that brought together students from 56 schools across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.

Collierville girls win the state track title while Houston baseball advances to Friday’s championship game. Briarcrest soccer and St. George’s baseball fall in the state championship finals.

Collierville engaged residents last week to further understand their desires for the town’s future, many saying they favor growth — whether moderate or significant.

As the suburbs of Shelby County dissect their annual budgets for the coming fiscal years, there are many factors to consider, including schools and their financial plans.

Enrollment is trending downward across Shelby County’s suburban schools, and that impacts funding as the municipal districts are finalizing their budgets.

The growth of electric bikes and their increasing presence in Collierville have officials considering some rules regarding limitations on the mode of transportation.

A near-perfect night in Downtown Memphis started with the fried chicken sandwich from South of Beale Downtown.