Some parents protested the district’s new in-person option for five days per week. Others feel the district made a difficult call, but the right call.

Collierville is expected to make changes to its school reopening plan. The changes are based on recommendations from the Shelby County Health Department.

Collierville's ballot is taking shape as many incumbents have pulled petitions. Collierville Board of Education, Position 3, is the only contested race.

Alderman Tom Allen has died at age 84. Allen was recently diagnosed pancreatic cancer.

Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Alderman is asking a developer to take another look at his mixed-use proposal before a final review.

The Shelby County Commission approved John Porter's controversial Quinn Ridge proposal outside Collierville in southeast Shelby County. 

The Shelby County Commission will reconsider a proposal they initially voted down: John Porter's Quinn Ridge Development in Collierville. Some commissioners believe the project would yield significant financial gain for the county, but others believe it would be more of a financial burden.

The town of Collierville announced Alderman Tom Allen plans to step down from his aldermanic position. If Allen resigns by Aug. 10, his seat could appear on the Nov. 3 ballot.

This Fourth of July weekend will look a lot of different because of COVID-19, but there are still multiple activities throughout Shelby County for those to celebrate and enjoy the holiday.

Collierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved its budget Monday. The town expects COVID-19 to negatively impact revenues.

Monday was the first day to pull petitions for Nov. 3 elections. In Germantown four people said they plan to run for alderman or the board of education. In Collierville, the mayor and two aldermen are seeking re-election.

Superintendent Gary Lilly was awarded a $15,000 performance bonus. The board examined his leadership with six metrics and gave him a 4.33 out of a possible 5.

Bluff City Balloons has postponed its Collierville event to next year due to concerns of COVID and limitations on large gatherings.

Dale Lane, Collierville chief of police, says he has landed his dream job. Lane has more than 32 years of experience in public safety.

Two events were held in Collierville Saturday. One was a protest outside a restaurant. The other was an informational rally at a local park.

Central Church at 2005 E. Winchester Blvd. in Collierville will resume in-person Sunday worship services Sunday, June 7. New times are 9 and 11 a.m., to allow time for cleaning between services.

Despite a decrease in sales tax revenue, Collierville is proposing a flat property tax rate. The tax rate will remain at $1.83 per $100 of assessed property value.

The Shelby County Health Department has advised against large in-person graduation ceremonies, according to a letter by Gary Lilly sent to Collierville seniors and parents.

The Bible Museum on the Square in Collierville is closing its doors after 25 years in the town. In its time it offered unique experiences and biblical resources for all ages.

Collierville appointed Dale Lane as its next chief of police. Lane succeeds Chief David Tillner, who retired following complaints of low morale and lack of direction in the department.

Shelby County's suburban cities are beginning to expand on openings allowed under the first phase of the local "Back to Business" phased plan and will allow "close contact" businesses to open next week.

The pandemic creates funding challenges, but the district expects federal aid through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Additionally, the 2020 fund balance will help alleviate obstacles.

Collierville interviewed five people for the open chief of police position. The candidates have decades of of policing experience and three have experience locally.

Aldermen John Stamps and John Worley will seek re-election in November. Financial disclosures filed last week affirmed the two plan to pull petitions in June and desire to continue serving on the Collierville board.

The beeping of horns, thank you signs, cheers and applause were loud in the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville parking lot Sunday night as residents thanked health care workers for their service in the COVID-19 pandemic.