Collierville approves parameters for addressing the board
Collierville has new guidelines for those wishing to address the board at its meetings.
Collierville has new guidelines for those wishing to address the board at its meetings.
Collierville Police Department has added tools in recent months, including a drone bought with CARES Act funds, motorcycles and two mobile command centers inherited from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
When Shelandra Ford took her visually impaired grandson to Tara Oaks Elementary School, she found not only needed educational supports but a loving community as well. Now a group of fifth-graders are learning Braille alongside their friend.
The Collierville Planning Commission reviewed a request to delay improvements Sycamore Road. Additionally, commissioners approved eliminating offices from a planned development and adding homes.
Collierville will wait to review amending the charter and eliminating the runoff provision. The item was scheduled to be discussed Monday.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will add guidelines to the public comment portion of their meeting. State law does not mandate a public comment portion.
Collierville and Germantown staff, along with Shelby County Health Department, opened the suburban site on Tuesday, the first one operating outside of Memphis. The Germantown Baptist Church location is for second doses only.
Final walk throughs were taking place Monday as the county prepares for the first vaccination site outside Memphis.
The residential market in Collierville remains strong and homes are in all stages of construction at Porter Farms, where several builders have worked together for designs that complement each other.
A fallen soldier was honored in his hometown more than a year after he was laid to rest. About 80 gathered in Collierville’s town square to show respect as the award was given to his family.
Debate continues on when Collierville High students should return to more time in the classroom as the district weighs safety with best learning experience.
“This has been a project that has been somewhat difficult to develop, but we have persisted,” developer says.
The Buy Nothing Midtown/Downtown Facebook group boasted more than 2,000 members as of Jan. 23. It’s one of several in the Memphis area.
Collierville Schools released learning plans for students on Friday.
The governor and education commissioner have touted districts won’t be penalized based on test results. However, that’s only if 80% of students take the exam. Superintendents are concerned as so much uncertainty surrounds the requirements.
Suburban real estate remained strong in the pandemic as prices increased in the seller’s market. Germantown and Collierville saw a large increase in the percentage of homes sold.
Collierville will reopen its town building Tuesday. The buildings closed in December as part of the Safer at Home order.
The alderwoman will serve as the town’s vice mayor. She has held the role consistently since 2013.
A proposed second convenience store at Byhalia Commons has faced resistance from the town’s Planning Commission.
The store’s location in Collierville is expected to close by the end of 2021.
Collierville is requiring all food trucks to pass an inspection before serving meals. Permits issued will be valid for one year.
Collierville leaders projected a decrease in sales tax revenue. However, halfway through the fiscal year the numbers are surprisingly positive.
Millington students will return to school virtually Jan. 4, due to the prediction by the Shelby County Health Department that COVID-19 cases will increase because of holiday gatherings.
Resident David Hoal was 59 when he died on June 3, 2019.
Hospitals are spreading Christmas cheer to patients. The community has pitched in to make sure they can reach many of their patients.