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!

Whataburger and Chipotle are in their planning stages, and Vice-Mayor Maureen Fraser addresses traffic issues that may be causing delays. Simmons Bank joins to talk about their recent expansion in Collierville, and Economic Development Director John Duncan discusses the future of Highway 72. Also discussed are Fire Station #6 and rising interest rates.

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.