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Collierville BMA denies Principle Toyota's rezoning request
Principle Toyota’s resubmitted rezoning request was denied by a 4-2 vote on the second reading by the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen during its Monday meeting. Aldermen's John Worley, John Stamps, Missy Marshall and Billy Patton voted against the rezoning request, while Mayor Stan Joyner and Maureen Fraser voted for it. The three aldermen all spoke highly of Principle Toyota, but all expressed their concerns of where the relocated dealership would be at behind the Kroger on Houston Levee Road.
Germantown Adopts New City Tree Plan to Enhance Local Green Spaces
The City of Germantown has updated its City Tree Plan, approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. This plan provides detailed guidelines for tree-related activities on public property, including planting, maintenance, and removal. It aims to meet public needs while preserving the environment.
Somerville, TN company fined by feds for child labor at slaughterhouses
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Fayette County, Tennessee-based sanitation company has agreed to pay more than half a million dollars after a federal investigation found it illegally hired at least two dozen children to clean dangerous meat processing facilities in Iowa and Virginia. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday that Fayette Janitorial Service […]
Proffitt’s Ponderings: A wild trip to Washington
In Arlington National Cemetery, visitors can find the graves of such renowned figures as Thurgood Marshall, William Howard Taft and of course John F. Kennedy. They can also visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, soaking in the reverence that is felt throughout the 639-acre plot. But amidst all this reverence, one can also find a bit of late-night trickery — at least if you go back in time to...
Which Memphis suburb has the highest home prices so far in 2024? Here's how they rank
Collierville led the six Shelby County suburban municipalities in most homes sold and highest median home sales price during the first quarter of 2024, according to Memphis Area Association of Realtors’ data. Collierville saw 185 homes sold from January to March 2024, compared to 163 homes in the same period last year — a 13.5% increase. The town's median sales price rose 4.8%, going from $499,500 to $523,310. ...
Lakeland Celebrates Local Heroes with Special Discounts for Firefighters, Nurses, and Teachers
In Lakeland, Tennessee, Mayor Roman has signed several proclamations to establish appreciation days and weeks for community service groups. These proclamations recognize the contributions of these professionals and are supported by local businesses through discounts.
Celebrate Community and Creativity at Collierville’s Annual Fair on the Square
The 'Fair on the Square' is an annual event in Collierville, scheduled for the first weekend of May. This year, it will take place on Saturday, May 4th, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, May 5th, from 12 pm to 5 pm. As the area's largest public arts and crafts event, it features over 160 vendors with food, arts, crafts, and entertainment for all ages. The Collierville Twentieth Century Club hosts the event, and admission is free, making it open to everyone.
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