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01/12/2025

UPDATE 9:40 AM: Repair is complete and water service is restored.

Original Post:

A water main break was reported this morning at approximately 6:30 AM on Byhalia Rd. between Powell Rd. and Gunnison. Our crews have isolated the break and are working on repairs. We expect the process to take several hours.

Approximately 50 homes, as well as Collierville Christian Church, will be without water during this time.

We appreciate your patience as we work to restore service as quickly as possible.

01/07/2025

When snowflakes start falling, we know many of you will be excited to grab your sleds and enjoy the winter fun!

However, we want to remind everyone that the former landfill area, often referred to as the "E-Plex" (or Mount Trashmore) is off-limits. The site is currently undergoing important construction by the state to cap it properly and ensure long-term safety. It is an active construction site and trespassing is not permitted.

When you head out to enjoy the snow, here are a few reminders to help everyone have a great time:

• Be a Good Neighbor: respect private property and avoid sledding in areas where you don’t have permission.
• Park Responsibly: don’t block driveways, roads, or emergency vehicle access when parking near sledding spots.
• Be Safe: take it slow driving through neighborhoods with kids out and about and don't pull sleds behind your vehicle.

Let’s work together to make snowy days safe, fun, and memorable for everyone in our community. Stay warm, and happy sledding or skiing - depending on how much snow we get Friday!

01/04/2025
01/04/2025

🚧 Lane Closure Alert: SR 57 (Poplar Avenue) 🚧

Starting January 2, through January 12, 2025, construction work will take place on SR 57 (Poplar) between Eastley Street and SR 385.

⚠️ What to Expect:

• Short-term, intermittent lane closures in both directions.
Traffic control measures and flagmen will be in place to guide vehicles.
• Plan for possible delays and drive safely through the area! Thank you for your patience as TDOT’s contractor, Ferrell Paving, completes this project.

For questions, contact the Deputy Town Engineer, Tim Gwaltney, at 901-457-2358.

01/04/2025
12/20/2024

The Community Center basketball gymnasium (440 W Powell Road) is closed until further notice due to a fire sprinkler system malfunction that caused flooding on the basketball courts.

The walking track will remain open, but please be aware that temperatures are warmer than normal due to the equipment being used to dry the gym.

Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue!

12/17/2024

We know how much everyone loves enjoying the lights in Town Square during the holiday season. To help plan your visits, please note that three special events will be taking place:

Friday, December 13 at 6:30 pm
Thursday, December 19 at 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 24 at 6:30 pm

Please expect some additional traffic, and extra holiday cheer, on Town Square during this time.

Carriage rides will operate as normal during these events, weather permitting.

12/17/2024
12/17/2024

From the CHS library:
Juniors and seniors are invited to sign up for ​holiday crafts in the library. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week during seminar we will be making bookmarks, snowflakes, suncatchers, and ornaments. You can only sign up for one day out of the three offered. Go to bit.ly/holidaycrafts24 or scan the QR code to register

12/17/2024

UPDATE #2: The road will continue to be blocked this morning. Memphis Light, Gas & Water (MLGW)is working on the damaged gas line. Please use an alternate route.

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UPDATE: MLGW is on the scene, and the gas has been shut off. Fire has been contained. The road will remain blocked a little longer as CCollierville Fire & Rescuechecks the area further.

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A ruptured gas line has caused a fire on Bailey Station Road between Wi******er Road and Houston Levee Road. Emergency services are on-site addressing the situation. The road is blocked until further notice.

12/10/2024

It’s Election Day, Collierville! Polls are open from 7 am - 7 pm for you to vote for Alderman Position 3.

Please note the polling location change for those who previously voted at Collierville Church of Christ (575 Shelton Rd). Voters will now go to Collierville Bible Church (806 Wolf River Blvd.)

12/08/2024

There will be a food drive December 9-13th; collected items will be for the Family Resource Center at Collierville Schools to help students & families. Thank you for your support & contributions!

ITEMS NEEDED:
Canned Tomato Sauce
Canned Meat
Granola bars
Oatmeal
Fruit cups
Pasta
Canned chili/ravioli

12/08/2024

🎊 Good News! The PTA Reflections Contest Deadline Has Been Extended!

You now have until December 19th to submit your creative entries for this year’s theme: “Accepting Imperfection.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent in art, writing, music, photography, dance, or film production. We can’t wait to see your amazing work!

12/07/2024
12/07/2024
11/26/2024

🎄✨ Get Crafty This Christmas! ✨🎄

Join us for Festive Christmas Craft Workshops and create something magical for the holidays!

🗓️ December 4, 2024 | 1–3 PM
Pottery with Adam – Make your own small tree!
Hosted by Creative Aging.

🗓️ December 5, 2024 | 10:30 AM–Noon
Santa Wreath Class with LKC Staff.

📍 Location: Linda Kerley Center, 175 W. Poplar Avenue

🎨 Spaces are limited to 1 class per person.
Reserve your spot today! Call 901-457-2769

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The Collierville Herald-Independent, has a wonderful place in Collierville history. We have had the incredible opportunity to watch the town grow from a small farming community to one of the most desirable places to live in west Tennessee.

From Community balls and picnics in the 1870s, horse racing on a track built in 1898 near Highways 72 and 57, bank robberies in the 1930s and the reign of the first Cheese Carnival queen in 1935, we’ve been here through it all. And today, we continue to cover the important events in our community, from commercial and industrial growth to the new state-of-the-art high school, the largest in the state.

We have documented the change from life on the the quaint town square to the ever-growing town of Collierville. We look forward to school, shopping, housing and commercial growth happening in the Collierville area. Through it all, we will continue to partner with you to bring you the best local news and information.