The landfill in Collierville appears to be closing, according to state officials, a move that could end years of complaints against the operation.

When complete, it’s expected to generate $4 million in wages for 70 employees. 

Authorities have identified the suspects in the Collierville shoplifting case that led to an officer firing at a fleeing car.

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The incident began with a shoplifting call in the Collierville Crossing shopping center. 

The bulk of residents in the suburbs inside Shelby County have water supplied by the individual cities and have not come under the MLGW precautions.

Collierville Schools is increasing tuition for those attending the district’s schools and living outside the suburban limits beginning in the 2023-24 school year.

Orgill’s request for a 15-year PILOT clears Collierville’s Industrial Development Board and heads to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen for consideration.

The former University of Memphis space in Collierville has two potential tenants.

“We want to take care of our teachers and staff. A chemistry teacher is just as important as a plant manager. Everybody has a role to play.”

James Lewellen is finishing his time at the Town of Collierville, but his name has a permanent spot in Town Hall.

Campbell Clinic is looking to expand in the Collierville community, by opening a new building on Poplar.

Orgill went back before the Planning Commission for approval of a planned development.

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After signing off on updates to the major road plan Thursday night, the Collierville Planning Commission circled back to a mixed-use development near Walmart.

The town’s Design Review Commission had rejected the application for the tower in the town’s northwest corner, which Verizon appealed to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. 

Orgill revealed itself Monday morning as the mystery user for a large showroom adjacent to its worldwide headquarters.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen reviewed a significantly revised plan for the Ashby development on Maynard Way. The first piece includes 196 apartments on 25 acres.

James Lewellen has resigned from the post he’s held for 27 years. As of 8 a.m. Monday, he was no longer Collierville’s town administrator.

In addition to her leadership and the environment she wants to bring to Collierville Town Hall the new town administrator has preferences and opinions about pets, food and music.

The suburb’s quality of life was part of the pitch made to Ford and SK innovation before they chose to invest in the Megasite of West Tennessee.

Incumbent aldermen will remain in their positions in Collierville. An incumbent won reelection, and a mother won a four-way race for an open school board seat.

Collierville was the last stop on the governor’s three-day campaign bus tour. Lee’s supporters, plus some opponents of the “Right to Work” amendment to the state constitution, came out to greet him.

The Planning Commission recommended rezoning of 47-acre site along the Houston Levee corridor.

Jaime Groce addressed significant activity expected along three major corridors in Collierville. 

It’s time for Santa Claus’ elves to get busy in Collierville.