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French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:06 -0500

The former Raven & Lily space will have new occupants.

School board candidate settles lawsuit with Germantown

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 12:38:32 -0500

Germantown Municipal School District settled a lawsuit with a mother who wants to be elected to the system’s Board of Education.

Collierville chief's resignation followed years of complaints in fire department

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:27:08 -0500

There were years worth of complaints before Molly Mehner told former Fire Chief John Selberg that she wanted to pursue different leadership, but it’s still unclear why.

Both Germantown mayoral candidates talk cash, trash and Houston High

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 04:00:03 -0500

Germantown will have a new mayor, and two candidates with history in the city are seeking the open seat.

Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

A Republican and an independent candidate are facing off for the GMSD board seat that Angela Griffith is vacating.

Bodine wants to expand in Germantown, serve more dyslexic students

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 11:06:50 -0500

Bodine School is tucked away in Germantown between the Dogwood Creek North and Dogwood Forest neighborhoods. Those living near the school serving dyslexic students are concerned about the increased activity near the school.

Developer sues Collierville over road

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 04:00:15 -0500

David Halle, who has developed property in Collierville for 38 years, is suing the suburb because of a cut-through roadway that affects his property.

Flock camera network grows across the Mid-South amid questions about oversight

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:34:16 -0500

Law enforcement touts the technology’s benefits, but residents point to cases of misuse and fear privacy violations.

Grandkids of Germantown residents could attend suburb's schools for free

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:09 -0500

Shelby County kids who live outside Germantown but have a grandparent residing within the suburb’s limits may be able to attend the municipal district’s schools for free beginning in the 2027-28 academic year.

Houston High, Germantown Athletic Club updates secure money

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:39:23 -0500

Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen is moving forward with a bond to fund some Houston High upgrades and renovation of the Germantown Athletic Club’s indoor natatorium.

After decades in fire service, Selberg says retirement came as a shock

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:25:24 -0500

Collierville reached a retirement deal with the fire chief after a week of negotiations. “I’m sad it got to this point,” the former fire chief said. “I never wanted shots fired (on social media).”

Germantown appoints new school board member

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:54:59 -0500

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously appointed the new member after interviewing three of six people who submitted applications.

MSCS closes all campuses Monday due to storm-related power outages

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:49:21 -0500

All Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses will close Monday, Aug. 24, due to a destructive weekend storm. Collierville Schools delayed start times Monday, but no other suburban school systems had changed schedules.

Millington seeks input for future of Harrold building

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:17:00 -0500

Millington wants to breathe life back into one of the oldest buildings in the suburb, so city leaders are formally asking the community what they want to see in the Oldtown structure.

Retired Collierville fire chief, mayor speak out

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:13:18 -0500

Fire Chief John Selberg released a statement Saturday. It was the first time he’d spoken out since being placed on leave Aug. 10 and retiring Aug. 20.

Collierville fire chief retires and resigns

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:02:35 -0500

Collierville Fire Chief John Selberg’s retirement notice, which he submitted Thursday, came 10 days after he was placed on leave.

Suburban November ballot becomes clear

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:09:11 -0500

Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington voters will have their respective school board and local legislative elections. Two suburbs, Germantown and Lakeland, have contested mayoral elections on the ballot.

Collierville fire chief situation 'is not a personal issue,' administrator says

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:35:30 -0500

In her statement, Molly Mehner said she placed him on leave because he said, “I don’t f-ing report to Molly Mehner” in a public space in front of Collierville employees, his command staff and members of the public.

Collierville fire chief responds to performance questions in letter

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:45:51 -0500

A letter from Fire Chief John Selberg says the town administrator wanted to look for new leadership.

'Spandex gang,' fire chief's supporters fill Collierville Town Hall

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:12 -0500

Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting drew a crowd who shared their opinions about the fire chief’s leave and one aldermen’s comments about bikers.