Bailey: Bringing Collierville beer rules into today’s society
Collierville is considering changes to the current beer rules related to zoning, allowing microdistilleries, microwineries, nightclubs and entertainment venues. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Clay Bailey
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
After more than 40 years, Collierville thinks it is time to update its beer ordinance, eliminating — among other things — the restriction on proximity to churches.
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