Choosing the perfect venue for your wedding can make tying the knot even more memorable! From antebellum homes nestled under historic oaks to classic clubhouses overlooking a sea of golf course green, the location ultimately sets the scene for your wedding day.
Be on look out for the TourCollierville “square”. We will hide the square at some of your favorite spots around town. If you find a square, follow the rules below and enter for your chance to win a Collierville gift certificate package worth at least $200 from some of your favorite establishments.
Time sure flies! Post-eggnog, it’s easy to speed forward and cleanse your system from all the holiday indulgence, but before you start drinking your freshly juiced carrots, take the much needed time you’ve been promising yourself all year for meditation and contemplation
Tour Collierville has created the ultimate guide of local camps to keep your kids moving all summer long! In the directory below you will find camps for every interest throughout the summer months, ranging from day camps to multi-week adventures! Splash into summer by
Collierville students grab your crayons and get creative for this year’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest! The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October
Breathe in the fresh air. Collierville residents and employees are doing their part to make our air a little cleaner by participating in Tennessee’s largest tree planting event in the state’s history this Saturday! Those that registered to participate will receive tree
As we’re setting goals for the new year, I encourage parents to consider the tips below as we all strive to develop learning habits with our children that will stay with them throughout their lives. Encourage play. Playing alone and with others
Collierville was founded in 1835 or 1836 in Shelby County, which in turn had been established in either 1819 or 1820, depending on which sources you trust. Collierville was named for Jesse R. Collier, who was a landowner and was instrumental in
It will be my third Mother’s Day this year. I always felt like this was such a special day growing up, a day dedicated to honoring the woman I admired and aspired to be. She was never too strict with rules, but
Nestled overhead the Side Car Market within the beloved Silver Caboose Restaurant resides a little “train town” that brings wonder and amazement to the youngest and oldest of eyes. Bob and Mary Jean Smith traveled to Jackson, TN to visit the Railroad
Come enjoy a very special interview with Lecile Harris. Austin sits down with the Collierville native to talk about the rodeo, bullfighting, clowning, and Collierville.
Commitment to family and community is characteristic of Goddard Schools. We make a difference in our communities by participating in the annual St. Jude Trike-a-thon, LeBonheur Children’s Hospital Child Art Auction, Mid-South Food Bank, One Warm Coat, Toys for Tots and other
Bob and Mary Jean Smith, local restaurateur, realtor and philanthropist, certainly knows how to host a lovely dinner party. Be a part of this memorable event on May 21st beginning at 5pm. Each Spring Mary Jean opens up her sprawling estate grounds
In the Old Testament, we learn about a young man named Joseph who, from the beginning, was thrown into a series of challenges that would discourage most people. As the favorite son of a wealthy landowner, Joseph’s long road to success began
Get to know your Board of Aldermen by the music they listen to! Tour Collierville spoke with the Town’s Board of Aldermen to discover some of their favorite tunes that get them through the work week! We hope you’ll enjoy some of
Memphis has become quite the beer town. Since Ghost River Brewing Co. came in 2007, it seems that a new, local brewery pops up every year. Memphis Made and Wiseacre started back in 2013, High Cotton came in 2014, and even more
Schilling Farms Middle The Schilling Farms Middle School choral department offers choir for the beginning, intermediate, and advanced singer. The students love to give back to the community and in the past years, the students have performed at many different venues that
When was the last time you walked into our local library? For some, it may have been longer than we care to admit! With the convenient access to books and education at our fingertips, it may have slipped your mind that a
It’s summertime and the reading’s easy at the Collierville Burch Library! Did you know that reading is one of the most effective ways to overcome stress? Or that frequent reading can decrease your rate of mental decline as you age by 32%
Abundant Grace Ministries 901-753-8772 | agracememphis.com | Christian Nov. 4 – Christmas in a Day | 10am – 12:30pm $20 pp Dec. 2 – Christmas Outdoors | 5:30pm – 7:30pm Live Nativity Dec. 10 – Special Musical Program | 5pm Dec. 15 –
Central Church Non-denominational | centralchurch.com December 4, 5pm : Christmas at Central – Activities for the family start at 5, program begins at 5:30. A Family Fun night of activities, telling of the Christmas story, and a mix of modern and traditional
A rhythmic thunder can be heard as the Collierville High School Band marches their way onto the field for a Friday night of Dragon football. The CHS Band that now has nearly 200 active members has evolved tremendously over the last 70
“If we build a church building, we may or may not make disciples; but, if we make disciples, then we will always get the Church.” This statement has guided Rev. Kristofer Roof in his efforts to plant a new church in the
Creativity comes naturally to local wedding and portrait photographer, Cindy Thymius. What started out as creative expression through writing poetry, later evolved into an eye for capturing moments that evoke feeling for countless individuals over the last fifteen years. Recently voted Collierville
Collierville Schools Crossing Guard If you or your children have attended Collierville High, Middle, or Elementary schools in the last 24 years, chances are you’ve seen the friendly face of Crossing Guard Sharon Lucka. Starting promptly at 6:30AM Lucka begins her morning
Collierville Literacy Council (CLC) volunteer, Ginny Mullaney, has dedicated over 600 hours of her time in the last seven years teaching English as a second language to Collierville and Memphis suburb residents. Before settling down in Collierville, she taught French and German
For more than 35 years, David Burks has kept the Town of Collierville beautiful through his maintenance work both on and off the Town Square and with his infectious smile! Burks has been invested in The Town in some capacity since he
Suzanne Ware found herself at the Collierville Animal Shelter (CAS) in 2000, a few years after she and her family ‘planted roots’ in Collierville. As her children began leaving for college and soon after adopting a kitten from CAS, she began fostering
A MARCH MADNESS BATTLE OF THE BOOKS FUNDRAISER FOR COLLIERVILLE LITERACY COUNCIL AT BARNES & NOBLE AT CARRIAGE CROSSING It’s a March Madness start for the Battle of the Books, with the Sweet Sixteen of books in a fight to see who
Levee Creamery 2059 S. Houston Levee Road Monday to Thursday: 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM Friday: 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM Levee Creamery is an enjoyable hangout at
As we transition into the fall season, many teens have embarked on a new journey – college. In fact, 69.7% of 2016 high school graduates enrolled in college last fall. Choosing a college can be an arduous and daunting task for both parents and
Don’t miss your chance to experience Easter Sunday this year in Collierville! Tour Collierville has collected Easter service information in the table below for your convenience. Make sure to click on the ‘Learn More’ link to get all the details for each event. Tour
The Collierville Burch Library has several upcoming events this week that are full of useful information and fun that we know you won’t want to miss! This Wednesday (5/2) from 6-7PM make sure to join Master Gardener Tom Rieman at his discussion
We know Collierville Cares, but who are they? The story’s been written and most of have heard the news. Collierville showed up for those affected by Hurricane Harvey and it was magnificent. The even better news – it’s not the whole story.
We’re just a little over halfway through the year, so why not get in the Christmas spirit?! No, we’re not asking you to start pouring the hot cocoa and sing ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ (but if you feel
It was a quiet Saturday in June, and many of us were spending the day running errands, doing yard-work, or maybe attending a backyard barbecue. While we were enjoying a carefree summer day, Dispatchers in the Collierville Communications Center were ready, as
Grab your baskets and totes because the Collierville Farmers Market opens tomorrow! This Thursday, May 30th, the Collierville Farmers Market will open for their 10 year anniversary season at the Collierville United Methodist Church. The Farmers Market was founded in 2009 by
The spirit of garage rock lives on in every group of musicians that has ever jammed together and dreamed of sharing their music to an audience of screaming fans singing their songs. While that spirit may be alive and well, we’ve found
587 Graduates 164 Honors Graduates 9 National Merit Finalists 82 Cum Laude 12 Commended Scholars 141 ACT 30 & Above $64,750 in scholarships from the Collierville community First Name Last Name Honors Luke Adams Laura Adkins Huston Akins Jacob Anaya X Adrian
When it comes to dancing, Tour Collierville’s theory is that age has no boundaries. A beautiful commonality lies between us all when the radio dial is turned up and a sensation from within encourages us to move. No matter who’s around or
Kids say the darndest things! TourCollierville passed around a survey to kids around town and had some hilarious responses we just had to share!
Collierville has many options when it comes to outdoor play! Spending time in nature gives the entire family a chance to ‘unplug’ from our gadget dependent lives, relax and explore the community around us. With fourteen plus playgrounds to choose from within
A few short months ago, Tour Collierville published an article profiling an up-and-coming local band that everyone in town could get behind. It seems the town has done just that. The band, Under The Radar, made the lineup for Collierville’s upcoming
Music permeates Memphis through the strummed strings of musicians, past and present, who have come and made their mark. Living on the outskirts of ‘the land of the delta blues’ extends an invitation to experience raw talent that we may take
Burgeoning: Growing, expanding, or developing rapidly. Google “burgeoning corporate campus destination” and the Town of Collierville is one of a handful of names that appear in the search results. From the creation of the FedEx World Technology Center in the late 1990s
Spot one of these classic cars on the road this summer and heads are sure to turn! From Corvettes to T-Birds, you’ll want to ‘Take It To The Limit’ in one of these gorgeous models! Special thanks to Art & Speed Classic
This past weekend, Collierville’s first annual Acton Children’s Business Fair hit the gymnasium at Collierville United Methodist Church. This event was the culmination of the four-week Young Innovator’s Camp that the founders of Mid-South Gifted Academy (MSGA), Jessica White, Jennifer Morris, and
Collierville knows how to celebrate its Independence! You don’t want to miss this exciting event put on by the Town this Wednesday, July 3rd at Cox Park. Did you know that Collierville’s fireworks show is one of the largest in the Mid-South,
“Service with a smile” is something that the Sanitation Division of Collierville Public Services practices every day. Sanitation Worker Alfred Lewis has practiced this motto for 21 years, and last week, he was recognized at a state conference for outstanding service to
Choosing a cover photo that represents the theme for each issue of TourCollierville magazine is an exciting, yet challenging decision. We pour over countless images looking for the one photo that makes us feel something. Maybe that feeling is appreciation of the
“For everything there is a season, a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a
If you live in or around Collierville, you’re well aware that a new state-of-the-art high school is opening in August of this year. While students are still enjoying summer vacation and time outside of the classroom, the final touches are being put
Did you know that “Destination Wedding” couples say they are more satisfied with their weddings than brides and grooms who marry close to home? They also have fewer regrets about how much they spent and what they spent it on. When asked
People, People, PEOPLE! I ran into Dillard’s on the Saturday before Valentine’s Day to pick up a gift for my wife Melanie. The Carriage Crossing parking lot was crowded, and as I strolled up to the store, I took notice of all
If “economic development growth on all fronts” best described the 2017 Collierville environment, expectations for 2018 can be best described in seven words: cautious-optimism-for-more-of-the-same. Well-Positioned Suburban Office Markets Suburban office markets, like Collierville, that offer a range of housing choices along with
If you follow national trends in business and education (or regularly read Tour Collierville), you’re aware a chasm exists between the training students receive before leaving high school and the training needed to fill entry-level positions. This gap was created through a
Escort in the spring season with Easter events around town and close by at one of the many events geared especially for our little ones. Mr. Easter Bunny himself will make guest appearances, greeting kids and posing for pictures. Carriage Crossing Easter
There was much fun to be had at this year’s 43rd Fair on the Square in Collierville! The 185 vendors at the annual fundraising event persevered the rainy clouds that came through on Saturday, May 5th right into some beautiful weather on
BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove October and the Fall season have arrived, but that doesn’t mean that the ‘live’ music season is over. In fact, BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove has made sure that your October is filled with concert opportunities now
The season is here. Brisk winds that will give one chills, pumpkin-flavored everything, and eye-popping colors appearing all over trees can only mean one thing, fall is here. But, let’s be honest, it’s all about the sweater part of “sweater weather,” the
Summer is finally right around the corner, and Tour Collierville has created a list of events that will keep you moving all summer long! Check out these local favorites and have a great summer! Summer Concert Series June 7 | Blind Mississippi
If you’re a college student, you may already be back on campus. If not, you don’t have long to go before school starts again. And this year, in addition to whatever courses you may be taking, try to master some financial lessons,
As we begin 2018, we challenge ourselves going into the New Year and set one or more resolutions. We always want to get into the gym, become healthy, and get organized, but do we ever include financial fitness in our resolution? Getting
As a travel agent, we plan vacations day-in and day-out. So who better to give you a few tips on how to make your vacation better? Tip #1: Decide what is most important to you on your vacation. Is it relaxing on
The Holy season of Lent begins this year on Valentine’s Day, February 14! On Valentine’s Day we make a special effort, buy a nice card, cook a special meal or make a nice reservation, to shower the one we love with extra
Hi! My name is Roscoe and I’m a purebred miniature schnauzer currently living at the Collierville Animal Shelter. My humans raised me from a puppy, but sadly, their financial situation changed and they surrendered me to CAS. They knew the shelter would
Four years ago, our family moved to Collierville. With a freshman son playing high school football at Houston and a daughter one grade behind at St. George’s, we’ve spent every fall enjoying the Friday Night Lights. Before both of our children had
We all like NEW. The newest iPhone, electronics, cars, clothes, house…the list could go on and on. There is something about newness – It’s Refreshing. Energizing. Captivating. New is forgetting what was and embracing what’s ahead. This time of year we not
Easter offers us a time to celebrate so many things, including family, re-birth, spring and second chances! For those reasons you may be thinking about giving a special animal a second chance by rescuing them and adding them to your family. Here
Best Friends: Stanley & Autumn Stanley ‘Tis the season for sharing valentines, so I want to tell you about my best friend here at the Collierville Animal Shelter. Autumn is my next door neighbor and I think she’s beautiful! Some people look
Spring is here and it’s time to get our hands dirty — for a good cause! Spring in Collierville is such a wonderful time of the year. Everyone seems to blossom like the yellow buttercups along the sidewalks. We all come out
I wasn’t gifted with the cooking gene. My sister can bake her heart out, and my mother can make the best turkey dressing you’ve ever tasted, with the perfect amount of sage every time. My grandmother can whip sweet potatoes like there
Back-to-school season is here and Collierville-area children are probably getting excited about shopping for new clothes and being able to see their school friends. And, while education is an essential part of growing up, other factors like waking up earlier in the
Without a plan, preparing to sell your home can be overwhelming. Use these six steps to help sell your home faster and for more money. Repair & Replace Damaged Items Pretending you are a buyer, walk through your home as if you
Being a part of a team, whether it is a sports team or a debate team, can cause the competitive side of children to surface. There is value in talking to your child about being a good sport both in winning and in losing.
Charge to Graduating Class of 2017 Congratulations on reaching this exciting milestone in life. As you graduate and look to make your way into the world let me remind you of two things. 1) You would not be here without a lot
We knew it from the start. Typically choosing a cover theme and photo is a long process that may last right up until the day we go to print. But when Shannon, one of our publishers, mentioned the Mascots in our
As we enter a new year, the main objective of creating our ‘resolutions’ list is simply creating new healthy beginnings. From hitting the gym to eating a healthier diet, the goals we set to kickstart those healthy beginnings can easily slip away from
Why do I love Cinco de Mayo Parties? First, I love a party just about any time, second, spring time is the best time to enjoy company on the patio, and finally, a themed party is always more fun! When I started
2017 is upon us! Many of us have already started to apply our New Year’s resolutions. Topping our list is “Healthy Eating”. Good nutrition is so important for our health. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you reach and maintain
The months of November and December can be challenging for most people, no matter what holiday you celebrate. Our plates are full this time of the year – literally and figuratively. Having so much to do with very little time to do
Hi! I’m Edgar and I am 18 pounds of snow white sweetness! People have told me I look like a baby snow leopard, and while I am a big baby, there’s nothing predatory about me. I’m actually a semi-professional snuggler! See, I
A year ago, I came to Collierville Animal Shelter as a small puppy in a litter. Some humans were excited about having a puppy, so they adopted me and took me home. Nine months later they were back at the shelter, but
My story starts when I wandered into the Collierville Fire Station. Turns out they had no openings, so they gave me a lift over to the Collierville Animal Shelter. Now I’m settled in here and known around the shelter as a gentle,
What connects Canada and Mexico and runs right through the southeast corner of Collierville? Which freight corridor, that touches a significant percentage of the US economy, is soon to be open through Collierville to I-55? Which significant piece of national infrastructure will
Walking in and out of storefronts on the Square today, you can hear the same gentle chimes welcoming you as you would have more than fifty years ago. And while the establishments and faces may have changed, the same warm smile is
“OneVoice belongs in the pantheon of greatest high school a cappella groups of all time.” -Deke Sharon, Music Producer of The Sing-Off, PitchPerfect; Godfather of Contemporary A Cappella In January, OneVoice, the award-winning a cappella group from Briarcrest Christian High School, will perform at the
The Collierville Town Beautiful Commission awarded its first Summer Home Beautiful Award this August to Frank and Cindy Kessler of 542 Tribal Land Cove in Collierville. The award was given based on a criteria of overall curb-appeal, exterior appearance and a well-groomed
BRIAN STEWART Head Coach Brian Stewart began his career at Briarcrest Christian School, serving as an assistant football coach as well as coaching basketball and baseball teams from 1996-2002. Starting in 2003, he spent seven years coaching at Jackson Christian School, before
On September 8th, 2016, Collierville lost one of its most precious and devoted servants, Donald Earl Bassett, age 76. A lifelong student of the Bible, Don co-founded the Museum of Biblical History in 1995 with his wife of 55 years, Nancy. He
You can stop searching! Tour Collierville has found the best Easter Egg Hunts around! Fill your baskets to the brim this year by checking out these local Easter events! Event Date / Time Location Carriage Crossing Easter Egg & Scavenger Hunts March 17, 2018
The largest Downtown Collierville streetscape project in 25 years is in progress, with intentions of being completed by the end of July! To put this in perspective, the last renovation like this was done on the Town Square in 1994. TDOT awarded
As we sat around the creative table to begin the process of refreshing the Tour Collierville brand, we could all agree on one thing: like Collierville itself, our identity must start with a square. While Collierville is many things today, the square is
Jim’s Place Grille is the place to be in Collierville. As one of the first “upscale casual” restaurants to open its doors here, Jim’s Place Grille has grown with and become an important part of Collierville’s community. However, Jim’s Place has a long
Fair on the Square | May 6-7, 2017 colliervillefaironthesquare1950.org The best place to start is right here at home, at the Fair on the Square, a community fixture since 1976 when it began as a part of the nation’s Bicentennial Celebration. Traditionally
Meet four-legged Collierville K-9 unit member, Rosco! He is a 5-year-old, highly trained Belgian Malinois, who has eagerly been patrolling the streets of Collierville for more than 3 years now and shows no sign of slowing down. Rosco and his handler, Officer
Well, here we are with another Memphis winter, and who can guess what that means? It’s always so difficult to stay healthy this time of year as it grows colder, and we find ourselves stuck inside. Who can avoid the coughing, hacking
Looking for a fun, active, educational, and exciting place for your children this summer? Explore the following local Summer Camp options!
