Main and Mulberry Live

Live Discussion (March 24, 2022)

Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser addresses trending social media topics, as well as what's now known as Turf Gate 2022. Economic Development Director John Duncan offers insight into Top Golf's decision to locate in Memphis, and answers the question, "What is Collierville – Suburb, Power Suburb, Town?"

Live Discussion (March 3, 2022)

Don Kitchens of Landers Ford Joins This Week's Show, Blue Oval City's Timeline (27:00), and How Ford's New Plant will Impact Suburbs like Collierville (08:15)

A favorite Collierville restaurant is working to open another location! Speaking of restaurants, can Collierville's infrastructure support new restaurants in areas that are already bustling? This week, Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Economic Development Director John Duncan discuss local traffic and the status of pending projects in and around Collierville's downtown district.

Public Policy returns for 2022! We're discussing the make-up of the Collierville Town Square and how small towns like ours have developed (and are developing) their own. Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser addresses the need to build new homes to meet rising demands, and Economic Development Director John Duncan shares how local municipalities are preparing for Ford's arrival.

Listen to this short episode for insight into what's coming in 2022!

It's official: Kroger is expanding! Town Economic Development Director John Duncan joins Main and Mulberry to discuss recent developments in neighboring areas, changes coming to Carriage Crossing, lingering effects from COVID-19 on businesses, and how Collierville is positioned to take advantage of the new Ford development. Also discussed is how Germantown may be Memphis' new economic center for certain verticals and Alderman Missy Marshall joins in on the comments, announcing potential new residential developments.

Public Policy is back! This week Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser discusses citizen applications to serve on one of Collierville's many Boards - there's a lot of support this year! Also, an upcoming rezoning application may allow for a new donut shop in east Collierville. Town Economic Development Director John Duncan shares news about Collierville businesses that are expanding to create new jobs and a possible minor league baseball opportunity.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially in Collierville! Don't miss this week's episode in which special guest Director of Tourism Ashley Carver joins Public Policy to tell us all about the Town's upcoming Christmas in Collierville events. Town Economic Development Director John Duncan explains what the future of Collierville may look like, while Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser shares topical BMA Meeting updates and details how you can get involved.

Is it harder to open a business in Collierville than in other towns? In this episode, Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Town Economic Development Director John Duncan discuss new businesses coming to Collierville, including a basketball training facility and Monster Mini Golf, what it really takes to open new businesses in Collierville, how Collierville will fare if interest rates rise, and the fate (for now) of the planned Ashby development.

Where is the Collierville Town Square going? In this episode, Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Town Economic Development Director John Duncan discuss the impact of a traffic study on the potential new parking garage and hotel in the Historic District, the economic impact of the hotel, more updates on Blue Oval City and new Shelby County commissioner maps that would divide Collierville in half.

Here's what you need to know about the new Ashby Collierville development. On this episode, Maureen Fraser and John Duncan clarify some potential misconceptions about the Ashby Collierville development, and discuss public objections to the development, if this new development aligns with the town's growth strategy and how Collierville plans to grow overall. Also discussed is Memphis' new Ford electric car manufacturing plant and what goes into an alderman's voting decision.

Collierville Mayor Stan Joyner, with Vice Mayor Maureen Fraser, share their experiences during a live discussion about last week's tragic events. Join as the Mayor reads a new Proclamation, discusses current activity, and provides an update on victim status, future preparedness and ongoing resources for the public. We're publishing this video without time stamps this week as we hope the community watches the full show. Stay strong, everyone.

What does it take to run a $100 million dollar town? On this episode, Collierville Town Administrator James Lewellen joins Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Town Economic Development Director John Duncan to discuss his upcoming retirement and the responsibilities of a town administrator. Also discussed: Collierville's commitment to growth, road pavings, progress on the hotel and parking garage development on the Collierville Town Square, the benefits of more corporate jobs in Collierville and a Hinton Park expansion up for vote next Monday.

Which new grocery store is coming to Lakeland? And why does it matter to Collierville? On this week's episode, Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Town Economic Development Director John Duncan give updates about the Planning Commission's agenda items, including new residential and commercial developments, real estate updates, the arrival of a new Five Below in Collierville and more.

Could Collierville be getting a House of Sports? On this week's episode, Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Town Economic Development Director John Duncan discuss "smart" economic growth and commercial real estate updates, finding tenants for empty buildings in Collierville, the hotel and parking garage on the Collierville Town Square, the Shelby County Health Department's new mask mandate and how it affects Collierville and a variety of board meeting updates, including new Schilling Farms retail developments.

On this week's episode, Collierville Schools Superintendent Dr. Gary Lilly discusses why Collierville Schools must comply with the Shelby County Health Department's directive requiring masks in school, alongside contact tracing exemptions and a voluntary, free COVID-19 testing site specifically for students and teachers. Maureen Fraser explains the relocation of the Collierville Funeral Home and John Duncan explores office building updates in Collierville.

Even in 2020, Collierville's sales tax revenue increased! On this week's shorter episode, Collierville Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Collierville Economic Development Director John Duncan discuss sales tax revenue numbers, Whataburger and other restaurants coming to Collierville, Target's new partnership with Ulta and the recent vote to funnel $5 million into Collierville-managed emergency medical services.

What a burger! Is that how you say it? A new Whataburger was just announced for Collierville! With town officials Maureen Fraser and John Duncan, we discuss how the new development will impact Poplar traffic and the Chik-fil-A next door. There's also been a lot of online chatter about the Square's newly-proposed hotel and parking garage, following Monday's board meeting - we explore next steps for the proposal.

The Collierville rumor mill is spinning - like, who knows when Target will reopen? Maureen Fraser and John Duncan discuss some highly-debated Collierville social media rumors, the Collierville Target's damage and potential reopening, recap the town's Independence Day celebration and explain how new restaurants and businesses choose to open in Collierville.

Where will you be for Collierville's largest fireworks show ever? West Collierville Middle School's assistant principal Chris Murray and counselor LaTonya Mercer-Johnson discuss their experience as site directors with different Collierville middle and elementary summer camps. John Duncan and Maureen Fraser give updates on Carriage Crossing, this weekend's Independence Day celebration, the Town's upcoming survey of historic homes and buildings and upcoming events around Collierville.

How do you think Collierville should spend an extra $4 million? Keith, John, and Maureen are here for a casual discussion about how much Collierville will be receiving from the Federal Government's "American Rescue Plan," if Collierville may eventually set aside some land for large-scale events (like future concerts and next year's Bluff City Balloon Jamboree), and how the real-estate market may be changing.

Balloons, Zoom school, and Target restoration – oh my! Toni Durham, owner of Bluff City Balloons, stops by to talk about the sold-out event happening this weekend. Collierville Virtual Academy's Principal Tim Strickland provides details on the permanent virtual schooling option. Maureen Fraser and John Duncan discuss budget updates from the Board of Mayor and Alderman, state funding to Collierville, the Target fire and answer questions on potential new grocery stores.

PIO Pro Jennifer Casey joins Economic Development Pro John Duncan for a discussion about future plans for Carriage Crossing, new mixed-use developments and the potential economic impact of upcoming summer events, like the Town's Independence Day Celebration and a new, exciting hot-air balloon festival that's attracting a lot of attention.

The new service station proposed for Byhalia Road is back! There are new computers for high school students, a list of career pathways for Collierville students, two new potential restaurants by Chick-Fil-A, and does Memphis' Grit and Grind branding help spur economic growth? All this and more on today's jam-packed episode of Main and Mulberry: Public Policy.

Collierville's booming real estate market is facing some challenges - what are they? Special guest John Stamps joins Maureen Fraser to discuss Collierville real estate, mini-golf updates and the upcoming Independence Day Celebration, which will feature the longest fireworks show in the town's history.

Why was Malco’s mini-golf proposal rejected? Maureen Fraser explains her and the board’s decision (23:42). Plus, special guest Mollie Walker explains how she and others are advocating for infertility coverage across Tennessee - on a national stage.

Wright Cox, School Board Chairman, discusses the decision for a new virtual school. John Duncan, Town Economic Development Director, speaks to what's happening at Carriage Crossing. Maureen Fraser, Vice Mayor, addresses the blowup on social media over a new gas station. All this and more on this week's Public Policy.

What a week on Public Policy! Alderman Missy Marshall joins Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Economic Development Director John Duncan this week. A potential new entertainment venue, new businesses coming to town, road pavings, the summer concert series and the biggest July 4th fireworks event ever are just a few of the topics discussed.

Extending Houston Levee and a 300-home development are up for votes! Does Collierville want to be a retirement community? These topics, incoming pickleball, Leadership Collierville and more are discussed on today's Public Policy between Maureen and John.

What do the new COVID-19 health directives mean for Collierville? Maureen, John and Keith discuss the new Shelby County Health Department guidelines that go into effect starting this weekend, along with potential concert venues, and increases in Shelby County property assessments.

Collierville's gearing up to host a nationally-televised basketball tournament. What's the economic impact? This week, Keith, John and Maureen discuss new developments, like a new mini-golf facility - recently approved by the Town's planning commission!

It's budget time for the Town of Collierville and it's an assessment year. Will you pay more Collierville taxes? Should new businesses in town be incentivized with tax breaks? Also, a new restaurant is announced and there's an update on potholes from Snowmageddon 2021.

Malco's proposing a new putt-putt destination inspired by the Collierville Town Square, Collierville self-sustains through a boiling water warning, and the panel discusses the emergence of a new development on South Byhalia. Plus, Maureen shares her experience volunteering at Germantown/Collierville's vaccination site!

Empty retail space, how weather is affecting Town Services, and the Water Tower District. It's another snow day in Collierville, and we're here to talk about it. Special thanks to the usual crew, Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Economic Development Director John Duncan, for going above and beyond to join us for today's broadcast.

When will the Collierville High School be back to 5 days in school? What does the future of education look like? How has COVID-19 permanently affected in-person school? On this episode of Main and Mulberry: Public Policy, Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Economic Development Director John Duncan discuss all the details involved with returning to school in-person full-time.

Apartments in Collierville? Watch for the facts, pros and cons on this episode of Main and Mulberry: Public Policy, with Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser and Economic Development Director John Duncan.