The youngest son of “Big John” Grisanti just purchased the building at 148 North Main St., which was most recently home to P.O. Press Public House & Provisions. 

Erin Gruwell — a teacher, author and activist — spoke to Collierville’s Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. She metaphorically invited them into Room 203, her old classroom.

Collierville is considering raising its utility fee and replacing meter readers across town.

Collierville Schools hosted its fifth annual Dragon Games. The event is geared toward student with special needs.

The Planning Commission reviewed 32 townhomes on nearly 7.1 acres along South Rowlett Street. The homes will be owned, not leased.

The multimillion-dollar land sale at 4005 Bailey Station Road comes after a 23 year-long battle to prevent losing the property to eminent domain and to acquire a fair market value sale.

The event will be open to 500 special needs children and their immediate family members. Interested individuals must apply.

Collierville Schools approved its budget Tuesday evening, which includes a 3% cost of living adjustment. The $130.4 million budget must also be approved by the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Collierville is adding a new home decor retailer and an urgent care facility.

Collierville is reviewing its budget, and town officials will likely propose a tax increase to fund the $104.3 million operating budget.

Collierville cricket players are asking the town to seriously consider a new home.

Walmart may be able to get away with the blue of its brand. Commissioners also reviewed a subdivision and one businesses who wants an alternative to awnings.

West Collierville Middle School Principal Tyler Salyer is recognized as one of the top in the nation.

Collierville’s locally owned butcher shop on Poplar Avenue announced it will close at the end of the month.

Collierville’s Planning Commission favored plans for a new subdivision near Hinton Park.

Dorothy’s Cottage is named in memory of the late Dorothy Lee Wilson, wife of Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson, for her dedication to children and families. 

Collierville is implementing a new system that should improve the billing process.

Carriage Crossing was sold mid-March. The new owners want to bring a fresh mix of tenants and new ideas to draw the community to the center.

Collierville is the only high school in Shelby County to have an Anatomage, expanding health science education opportunities on the campus that produced 40 certified nursing assistants in 2022.

Nearly every seat was taken for Thursday’s meeting when the Collierville Board of Zoning Appeals denied Chick-fil-A’s request for increased parking at a possible new location.

Chick-fil-A is considering the northwest corner of Wolf River Boulevard and Houston Levee Road at the edge of Collierville, near Germantown’s border.

Collierville is updating its nepotism policy, allowing a wider range of applicants for open positions.

Collierville officials are looking at 13.7 acres in the northwest portion of the town near the wastewater treatment plant and Robbins-Halle Nature Preserve.

Collierville leaders approved a new purpose for the Bumpus Harley-Davidson building and a new hotel at Schilling Farms.

Collierville’s municipal judge has overcome a rare form of cancer that affects only 60 Americans each year. And she has a missing middle finger to prove it.