Store fire in Collierville kills parrot mascot Popeye
A fire ripped through Russell’s Farm Supply in Collierville late Thursday night, destroying the store and killing beloved mascot Popeye, a blue-fronted Amazon parrot.
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October 2026
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Fired Collierville battalion chief sues town, Mehner in federal court
His attorney said he brought concerns forward prior to the departures of both former Town Administrator Molly Mehner and former Fire Chief John Selberg.
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Asphalt plant could move to Southeast Collierville
Standard Construction is looking to move farther away from residential homes in Collierville to a more industrial area within the suburb.
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Tom Bailey unopposed for Collierville school board
Republican Tom Bailey is staying on Collierville’s Board of Education. His four-year term will begin later this year as he is unopposed in the November election.
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Collierville passes e-bike rules
Collierville’s new e-bike rules focus on education for users, but there are some new restrictions in town.
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Republican and Democrat seek open seat on Collierville Schools board
Republican Mike Ebbs and Democrat Jason Morrison are seeking the open seat due to Wanda Chism’s retirement.
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Tennessee’s Teacher of the Year is from Sycamore Elementary in Collierville
When Collierville High teacher Brandi De La Cruz was named Tennessee Teacher of the Year in 2025, it was a first for the municipal school system. Now a second Collierville educator has claimed the honor.
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US House Republicans praise business tax breaks in Collierville hearing
Seven Republican members of the U.S. House’s Finance Ways and Means Committee held a historic hearing in Collierville on Tuesday, focusing on the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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3 vie for Collierville alderman seat
Collierville Alderman Jewel Jordan was appointed to his seat about 20 months ago. Now, he faces a challenge for Position 2 in November.
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Thompson Machinery pushing forward in Collierville
The Collierville Planning Commission endorsed permits and rules Thursday for Thompson Machinery to relocate its headquarters to the town.
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September 2026
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Collierville considering e-bike education over regulations
Collierville’s proposed guidelines on e-bikes focus on aligning with state law and educating teens about the rules and risks.
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Runoff possible in Collierville alderman race
Tim Goddard, Charles Hall and Jason Lederfine are seeking Collierville Alderman Position 1. If no candidate earns more 50% of the votes cast in the race, the top two will move on to a December runoff.
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Collierville owes Molly Mehner $184,769 as part of agreement
Collierville owes the former town administrator $184,700, according to an open records request. The terms were outlined in her separation agreement.
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Collierville names temporary administrator
Molly Mehner, former town administrator, agreed to a mutual parting of ways with the suburb after a tumultuous month.
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Collierville Alderwoman Missy Marshall faces challenger
Collierville Alderwoman Missy Marshall will face a challenge from Liz Deely as she hopes to retain her position on the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Collierville town administrator leaves suburb
Molly Mehner’s departure comes about a month after she was embroiled in controversy that led to the retirement of Fire Chief John Selberg.
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Collierville town employee accused of stealing from Walmart
The sports manager for Collierville’s parks department was arrested after five trips to Walmart.
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Collierville employee arrested for theft
A parks employee was arrested Thursday for misdemeanor theft.
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French restaurant Terra Tara to open on Collierville Square
The former Raven & Lily space will have new occupants.
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Collierville chief’s resignation followed years of complaints in fire department
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.
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Developer sues Collierville over road
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.
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August 2026
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After decades in fire service, Selberg says retirement came as a shock
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).”
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Opinion: The disparity in public grace extended to different Collierville officials is stark
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Opinion: The disparity in public grace extended to different Collierville officials is stark
“Communities thrive on open, civic dialogue, but our leaders also deserve fairness, basic decency, and residents who debate policy instead of tearing down character.”
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Retired Collierville fire chief, mayor speak out
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.
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Collierville fire chief retires and resigns
Collierville Fire Chief John Selberg’s retirement notice, which he submitted Thursday, came 10 days after he was placed on leave.
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