Many candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington picked up petitions on Monday, the first available day for the November general election.

Disney’s “first prince” and a beloved American president are the focus of the two shows opening this weekend.

The landowner of a proposed Chick-fil-A has filed a petition in Shelby County Chancery Court against all five aldermen, alleging they are in contempt of court. A chancellor ordered them to approve the new restaurant in February.

Collierville could get 7 Brew on Poplar, and staff has recognized that stacking cars on the Shelby County thoroughfare could be an issue. 

While the property tax remains flat, some other fees are increasing.

Molly Mehner, town administrator, has repeatedly urged elected officials to focus on needs instead of wants, calling the financial plan a “plain Jane” budget.

A 13-year-old referendum is sparking a budget battle in some Memphis suburbs as school boards see flat funding despite higher property values. However, government officials say they can freeze the funding due to other ways they contribute.

The Collierville wins came on a night that brought together students from 56 schools across Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Missouri.

Collierville girls win the state track title while Houston baseball advances to Friday’s championship game. Briarcrest soccer and St. George’s baseball fall in the state championship finals.

Collierville engaged residents last week to further understand their desires for the town’s future, many saying they favor growth — whether moderate or significant.

As the suburbs of Shelby County dissect their annual budgets for the coming fiscal years, there are many factors to consider, including schools and their financial plans.

Enrollment is trending downward across Shelby County’s suburban schools, and that impacts funding as the municipal districts are finalizing their budgets.

The growth of electric bikes and their increasing presence in Collierville have officials considering some rules regarding limitations on the mode of transportation.

A near-perfect night in Downtown Memphis started with the fried chicken sandwich from South of Beale Downtown. 

“I do not feel my tax dollars should be spent on a legal fight that seems to be something that everyone has allowed to go too far. We have too many other needs in the town — things that my tax dollars in the General Fund should be going to.”

Collierville won’t be posting anymore on X, formerly Twitter. The decision was partially due to engagement but also due to explicit content that surfaced when searching the town’s name.

The proposed Holiday Inn Express — visible to more than 3,200 drivers from State Route 385 — was approved in 2019.

Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser will proclaim Saturday “Fair on the Square Day” in the suburb.

Hawkeyes’ stable situation is attractive to Brayden Santibanez.

The results means the Dragons will be the No. 1 seed for the district tournament — but they were by no means happy about it.

Collierville Schools officials are expecting less funding due to a decline in enrollment.

Collierville Schools Board of Education will review its budget and bus contract with Durham School Services during its Tuesday meeting.

The location in Southaven will remain open, they said.

Collierville now owns a former landfill. 

For Claire Wetick of St. Agnes and Collierville’s Ava Williams, the closest competition is coming from within.

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