March | 2019 | Collierville Independent

CPD officer makes impact with traffic stops

What exactly is the Collierville Police Department doing to deter crime from the Collierville community? The answer may surprise you: traffic stops. The Collierville Police Department has a reputation for strict traffic enforcement, and that reputation is a strategy they use to stop crimes from happening in Town. During the month of January alone, Collierville […]

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Collierville Animal Shelter to create larger outdoor space for dogs

The Collierville Animal Services staff is always working to make the shelter as comfortable as possible for their temporary resident dogs and cats. Recently, a non-profit organization called Dogs Play for Life did a seminar and workshop at the shelter about managing dogs in enclosed outdoor play areas. Collierville Animal Shelter manager Christina Hodge contacted […]

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Charges dropped against AD

Charges against Collierville High School Athletic Director Dan Holcomb were dismissed last week and his record will be expunged. A statement from the Collierville School District states that “he and his attorney, with the full support of the alleged victim, are appearing Collierville court today to petition that the single misdemeanor charge be dismissed.” Holcomb […]

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Dragons improve to 10-2

The Collierville Dragons bested Bartlett 2-1 on the road on Monday to improve to 10-2 on the season. They are scheduled to play at Wilson Central on Thursday in Lebanon, Tenn and host Hilliard Darby from Ohio. PICTURED: Dragon third baseman Charlie Sweet hums it across the diamond for the out.

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Town ranked fourth

Collierville recently added another jewel to its crown by being ranked the fourth “Best Place to Live in Tennessee.” The town was selected earlier this week by HomeSnacks, a website that combines recent data from the Census, FBI, Open Street Maps and dozens of other sources. “To the untrained eye they are the places that […]

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Confidence Club

Collierville teen author Jordan Ashley Greene recently hosted a book signing event Barnes and Noble at Carriage Crossing. The 15-year-old became an author at age 11, when she was diagnosed with a learning difference. She wrote her first book called, My Gift of Difference. Greene speaks to young people and schools across the country encouraging […]

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Investigation determines that booster club charged extra fees

Last week, the state comptroller’s office released findings from an investigation that determined the Collierville High School Baseball Booster Club was charging higher fees from team members than were approved by the Board of Education. The investigation also found that the booster club failed to deposit the fees into the right account. It was revealed […]

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Shuttle system planned to remedy parking problems at annual festival

With the Fair on the Square fast approaching for the weekend of May 4-5, the Collierville Twentieth Century Club has been trying to remedy the parking problems that always arise during this popular fair. This year the club is partnering with the Collierville United Methodist Church to provide parking at the church at 454 W. […]

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Town works to address landfill odor

Collierville is taking “agressive steps” to address the aroma coming from a local landfill. The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously last week to engage the law firm of Baker, Donaldson, Bearman Caldwell and Berlowitz to work toward solutions for dealing with the smell that emanates from the E-PLEX landfill at 10636 Shelton […]

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A family owned shop in Collierville is offering customized furniture with true Amish authenticity. Steve and Annette Green opened Amish Excellence more than three years ago at 3601 S. Houston Levee Road, Suite 106. “We are a furniture store that sells Amish made furniture, custom-crafted, solid hardwood furniture, heirloom quality that will last for generations, […]

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