Collierville is a charming little town southeast of Memphis. Its upscale shops and neatly manicured lawns reflect the pride of its residents. In addition, its rich history and welcoming southern hospitality make it a nice place to spend the afternoon.
Statistics:
Population: 43,022
Median Age: 36.2 years
Median Household Income: $90,447
Average Home Value: $265,632
Location:
Collierville is located in the southeast corner of Shelby County, approximately 30 miles from downtown Memphis. Collierville is 29 square miles in size with its current boundaries and 50 square miles including the reserve areas.
Government:
Collierville is governed by a Mayor and Aldermen system of government.
Schools:
Public schools in Collierville are part of the Shelby County School System. These schools include Bailey Station Elementary, Collierville Elementary, Crosswind Elementary, Sycamore Elementary, Tara Oaks Elementary, Collierville Middle School, Schilling Farms Middle School, Collierville High School, and Houston High School.
Places of Interest:
- The Avenue Carriage Crossing
4674 Merchants Park Circle
A modern open-air mall featuring department stores, restaurants, and boutiques. - Biblical Resource Center and Museum
140 East Mulberry Street
A hands-on museum dedicated to illustrating the historical significance of the Bible.
History:
Originally, the settlement that would become Collierville was located on the present day Poplar Pike. In 1836, the town was founded by Jesse R. Collier when he sold lots on tracts of his land and dubbed it, "The Town of Collier."
Though Collierville was incorporated in 1850, the town was destroyed in Shelby County's worst battle of the Civil War. The town was burned to the ground, almost in its entirety.
In 1867, Harrison Irby and Virginus Leake bought approximately ninety acres of land which they divided and sold in lots. In 1870, Collierville was once again incorporated. It has continued to grow ever since.
