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Historic Cordova School was 'glue that held the community together.' Now it's for sale.

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:41:26 -0500

The school building/community center at 1017 N. Sanga Road has outlived its usefulness. Maintaining the structure is not feasible, and it is time to pass it on.

Soak up the fall vibes with cocktails, campfires, fair rides and outdoor music

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:47:46 -0500

This week, watch artisans at work at the Pink Palace Craft Fair, celebrate the Greenline’s birthday at Hampline and view rarely seen artwork by Edward H. Perry.

Collierville selects team to create 'roadmap' to 2050

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:04 -0500

The plan developed will consider land use, traffic, parks, tourism and utilities.

Collierville library expansion now $12M

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:29:35 -0500

Collierville’s deputy town administrator said the $8 million did address most of the library’s challenges but did so with less space.

Collierville to consider 2 more liquor stores, reaching limit

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:45:06 -0500

Last month, Collierville changed its beer laws for the first time in more than 40 years. Now two more liquor stores are seeking the town’s approval.

New concert series launches at Harrell Theatre in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:16:50 -0500

While the 2025-26 season is a pilot there is opportunity for it to grow as the suburb has added emphasis to expanding its arts offerings.

Collierville Schools to improve cell service at high school, hears site purchase updates

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:14 -0500

Collierville Schools is hoping cell service is soon improved in the high school area. District leaders also heard an update on two sites they are purchasing.

Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:24:30 -0500

About 600 people gathered in Germantown to honor Charlie Kirk. They were challenged to “live like Charlie.”

New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:38:53 -0500

Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.

Is third time the charm for the 33 acres of 'opportunity' in Germantown?

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 11:48:25 -0500

Time after time, proposals have stalled for the Arthur property land along Poplar Avenue. Now, a new plan is on the table, and “it’s an opportunity to give Germantown the town square it’s been looking for.”

Smash Mouth is at the zoo, ZZ Top is at the Garden and the brat pack is back

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 09:33:11 -0500

This week, art meets booze at the Dixon and the Brooks, and weenie dogs race at the Germantown Festival.

Trees are disappearing on Wolf River Boulevard

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 04:00:03 -0500

Crews are clearing a large number of trees along Wolf River Boulevard near Germantown’s western edge, causing some of the 24,000 drivers passing the area to question what is going on with that space.

Escape room could replace Collierville Goodwill drop-off

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 20:46:58 -0500

The building off of West Poplar Avenue could trade thrifting for puzzle-solving.

Chow on catfish, churros, cupcakes and more for charity at the Germantown Festival

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 04:00:10 -0500

“It’s still small town-oriented,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said. “Even the rides are small races for small kids. The weenie dogs are small dogs.”

Collierville's former Gus's will be demolished

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:01:31 -0500

“While I hate to see this house be torn down, I think it’s life expectancy was limited when it was changed to a commercial use,” Commissioner Bill Cox said. “… It’s death certificate was signed when it was changed to commercial.”

One last walk down memory lane before Carrefour is demolished

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:07:31 -0500

Demolition of the vacant Germantown shopping center will begin next week. As the building becomes rubble, so will the remnants of the site’s past.

Collierville and Germantown schools restrict student cellphone use

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:19:44 -0500

In response to a Tennessee law, school leaders in Germantown and Collierville adopted rules related to students’ personal devices.

The design for a Memphis-area UT Martin site started as a school project. Now, it's becoming reality.

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:27:14 -0500

Rachel Helton is very familiar with the plans for the upcoming UT Martin facility in Germantown — because she designed them in grad school.

After 40 years, beer rules are changing in Collierville

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:06:14 -0500

Updated laws change where alcohol can be sold and how many liquor stores are allowed in Collierville, but some business owners had concerns.

Suburban schools dial up cellphone restrictions

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:10 -0500

A new state law forced school districts to implement new policies for students’ cellphones and other personal devices.