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Visit collierville.com/home/calendar to see updates for various events, Board and Commission Meetings, and links to other Departmental Calendars including the Collierville Library, Mor-ton Museum and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts.

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Movie in the ParkFriday, September 256pm - Movie at DuskHW Cox ParkWear your favorite Cinderella charac-ter costume for the costume parade and viewing of Disney’s Cinderella. Have your picture taken with Cinder-ella and Prince Charming, visit the two step-sisters and enjoy on-site conces-sions. Please remember your lawn chairs or blankets, but leave your pets at home!

Christmas Tree LightingTuesday, December 15:30pm - Lighting at 7pmTown SquareHot chocolate will be served by the Collierville Board of Mayor and Alder-men starting at 6pm and entertain-ment will be provided by area stu-dents as everyone awaits the arrival of Santa to illuminate the Christmas Tree. Lawn chairs are welcome, but please leave pets at home!

Annual Christmas ParadeFriday, December 47pmByhalia Road (from Market to Frank)Watch area marching bands, boy and girl scout troops, local businesses, churches and more fill the streets of Collierville with holiday cheer.

Christmas in ColliervilleSaturday, November 28 - Santa Only10am-2pmSaturday, December 5, 12, 1910amTown SquareFor three Saturdays in December, visit Santa, hear strolling carolers and enjoy carriage rides around Town Square. The Collierville Con-temporary Club will host their annual home tour on December 12.

*The Town c0-sponsors other special events including the Collierville Business Expo, hosted by the Collierville Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, October 22 at the Collierville Community Center. Main Street Collierville hosts their annual Pres-ervation Party, Saturday, September 26, and Scare on the Square, Friday, October 30, both on Town Square. Visit colliervillechamber.com and mainstreetcollierville.org.

For more information about Town of

Collierville special events*, visit colliervilleparks.org or contact the Special Events/Tourism Coordina-tor, Shelia Moody at 457-2770 or

smoody@ci.collierville.tn.us.

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Composting 101:Beginning Home CompostingThursday, September 176-8pmCollierville Burch LibraryEver toyed with the idea of turning yard waste and food scraps into nutri-ent rich soil? The Collierville Environ-mental Commission and Collierville En-gineering Division are hosting this free composting class. Master Gardner, Carl Wayne Hardeman of Collierville’s Victory Garden will show you how easy it is to start your own composting system. To register, call 457-2346.

Johnson Park Guided Bird WalkSaturday, October 178-10amWC Johnson Park BoardwalkThe Collierville Environmental Com-mission is sponsoring a guided bird walk on the boardwalk at Johnson Park. Come and learn to identify some of the 140+ species that have been observed in this region. The walk will be led by members of the Memphis Chapter of the Ornithological Society. All levels of birders are welcome; bring binoculars, cameras are welcome.

Recycle, Upcycle, Repurpose ContestNovember 12-14Morton MuseumCollierville Reads, in conjunction with its community-wide reading project of the book Spare Parts by Joshua Davis, is hosting a Recycle, Upcycle, Repurpose contest with the Collierville Environmental Com-mission. Entries include robots from spare parts, art from recycled or found materials, and upcycled prod-ucts from trash to treasure. Contest entries will be on display at the Mu-seum and representatives from Col-lierville Reads 2015 and the CEC will award the winners. Call 854-0288 for further details.

Find out more online by visiting:

•collierville.com/departments/devel-opment/engineering/stormwater•collierville.com/departments/public services/environmental-commission•colliervilleliteracy.org

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Senior Exercise Group Exercise ClassMonday, Wednesday, Friday9:15-10amCollierville Community CenterFee: $10 for 12 visitsStretching, toning, hand-weights, Dy-na-bands, balance exercises and more! Register in the Parks Administration Office or call 457-2770.

Senior WalkingMonday-Friday, 7am-5pmSaturday 8am-5pmSunday 12-6pmCollierville Community Center FREE for 55+ Collierville Residents

Group GamesBingo & LunchOnce Monthly on Tuesday11:30am-1:30pmCollierville Community CenterFee: $5 (includes lunch, 2 cards/prizes)August 18 - Sub Sandwich/Chips**Bring a dessert to share9/15 - BBQ/Beans/Slaw/Cake10/13- Chili/Cheese/Crackers/ Dessert11/10- Spaghetti/Coleslaw/RollDecember 15- Chicken/Potato Casse-role/Butter Beans/Rolls/Dessert**Bring wrapped $5 gift for prize

Brown Bag BingoOnce Monthly on 4th Tuesday (No Bingo in December)11:30am-1:30pmCollierville Community CenterFee: $1 for Bingo Prize Box

Mexican Train DominoesFirst Thursday Monthly Starting Oct. 110am-12pmCollierville Community CenterFee: $3, covers snacks & suppliesRegister for all games one week prior by calling 457-2770.

Travel GroupMemphis Zoo/Lunch at New Bass ProOctober 7, 8am-2pmFee: $15 (covers transportation; does not include lunch)

Discovery Park of America-Union CityOctober 29, 7:30am-6pmFee: $60 (covers transportation, entry fee; does not include lunch)

New York City/PhiladelphiaNovember 15-22Fee: $1299 Per Person/Double OccupancyAll trips depart from Collierville Commu-nity Center. For more information or to register, contact Lisa Gaither, 457-2770, lgaither@ci.collierville.tn.us.

Lunch n’ Learn2nd & 4th Thursday Monthly11am-1pmMorton Museum - FREE, bring a lunch, dessert/drink provided8/13- Printmaking8/27- Memphis Red Sox9/10- Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden9/24- Eating Healthy on a Budget10/8- 1863 Battle of Collierville10/22- Local Celebrity, Lecile Harris

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For any Youth, 9-12th Grade, and adult sports programs, go to:

colliervilleparks.org/recreation-and-sports/athletics

and scroll down to the particular sports program of interest. Click on additional information to registser

and pay online.

Youth SportsRecreational Fall BaseballSunday Games Starting August 23Boys ages 7-14 (Age determined as of May 1, 2016)Resident Fee: $95 Non-Resident: $145Registration fee provides players with a shirt, hat and socks.

Recreational Fall SoftballSunday Games Starting August 23Girls ages 7-14 (Age determined as of May 1, 2016)Resident Fee: $95 Non-Resident: $145Registration fee provides players with shorts, hat and socks.

Recreational Flag FootballMonday, Tuesday and/or Thursday Games Starting August 24Boys & Girls Grades 1-8 (As of Fall 2015)Resident Fee: $95 Non-Resident: $145Registration fee provides players with a jersey.

Recreational Fall Girls VolleyballMonday, Tuesday and/or Thursday Games Starting September 15Girls Grades 3-8 (As of Fall 2015)Resident Fee: $95 Non-Resident: $145Resident fee provides players a shirt.

Recreational BasketballMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and/or Friday Games Starting November 30Boys & Girls Grades 1-8 (As of Fall 2015)Resident Fee: $95 Non-Resident: $145Registration fee provides players with shirt and shorts.

9-12th Grade SportsCo-Ed SoftballMonday, Tuesday and/or Thursday Games Starting late AugustBoys & Girls Grades 9-12WC Johnson East ComplexFee: $425 per team - 10 games, end of season tournament.

BasketballWednesday, Sunday Games Starting in DecemberBoys & Girls Grades 9-12Fee: $600 per team - 10 games, end of season tournament.

Adult SportsSoftballStarting Mid-AugustMen’s Church - Monday GamesCo-Ed- Tuesday GamesWC Johnson East ComplexFee: $550 per team - 10 games, end of season tournament

KickballMonday Games Starting Mid-AugustWC Johnson East ComplexFee: $100 per team - 10 games, end of season tournament

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Instructional ProgramsCollierville Tennis

Youth and Adult Tennis ClinicsAugust 24-September 28 October 19-November 19 5-6pm (Mon or Thurs) Grades K-4, 5-86-7pm (Mon) Co-Ed, Beginner, High School/Adult6-7pm (Thurs) Co-Ed, Advanced Begin-ner, High School/Adult10-11am (Mon) Ladies Beginner7-8pm (Mon) Co-Ed Intermediate Car-dio (no beginners)HW Cox Park Tennis FacilityResident fee: $86, Non-Resident: $121Participants need to bring to class a tennis racquet, hat or sun visor, tennis shoes, and a water bottle. Register Online: everysport.net/collierville.

Adult Recreational Tennis LeaguesSeptember 14-November 227-8:30pm (Mon) Ladies 3.0 & Above, Rotating Partners7-8:30pm (Tue) Ladies 2.5 & Above, Same Partner*9:30-11am (Fri) Ladies Singles 2.5-3.5*12-2pm (Sat) Men’s Doubles, all levels*4-6pm (Sat) Men’s Singles, all levels*Resident fee: $29, Non-Resident: $39HW Cox Park Tennis FacilityA minimum participation is required for leagues to form. *Specify partner and/or skill level upon registering:everysport.net/collierville.

Young Champions CheerAugust 24-December 145:30-6:15pm - Ages 4-66:30-7:15pm - Ages 7-97:30-8:15pm - Ages 10-127:30-8:15pm - Ages 13-15Collierville Community CenterResident fee: $112, Non-Resident: $127Young Champions is a youth-orient-ed organization that strives to en-rich children and their families’ lives through recreation. Must register here prior to start date: everysport.net/collierville.

YogaWednesdays, August 5-266-7pmCollierville Library Storytelling RoomPractice healing art of yoga, by at-tending FREE classes. Learn to elim-inate stress, increase strength and flexibility and improve mind-body connection. No registration required, bring your own mat.

Questions about the Collierville Tennis Programs? Contact Lisa Gaith-er, Recreational Programs Coordina-tor, at 457-2770 or lgaither@ci.col-

lierville.tn.us. Contact Tony Cherone at 488-2985 for information on USTA Jr. Team Tennis and Private Lessons held at H.W. Cox Park Tennis Facility.

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Story TimeBabygartenAugust 10-September 21September 28-November 2November 9-December 14Mondays, 10:30-11:15amAges 0-18 MonthsCollierville Library Storytelling RoomRegistration is required, visit colliervillelibrary.org or call 457-2601Babygarten is a nationally recognized early childhood program, consisting of a 6-week class to encourage the love of reading at an early age.

Tiny TotsThursdays, August 6-December 31 (No story time the week of Christmas)11:30am-12pmAges 0-18 MonthsCollierville Library Storytelling RoomTiny Tots Story Time is a lively story time for infants and young toddlers including stories, bounces, songs and nursery rhymes; siblings are welcome to attend.

ToddlersAugust 5-December 31(No story time the week of Christmas)Wednesdays, 11:30am-12pmThursdays, 10:30-11amAges 18-35 MonthsCollierville Library Storytelling RoomThis energetic program for toddlers includes stories, music, dancing, crafts and an occasional puppet show; the same program is offered on both days.

Reading ReadinessAugust 4- December 16Tuesdays & Wednesdays10:30-11amAges 3-5This fun and educational program includes stories, songs, finger-plays, movement activities and crafts.

Story Time at the MuseumFridays10:30-11amAges 0-5Morton MuseumStories, songs and play related to Collierville history. See the monthly calendar with special themes at colliervillemuseum.org.

Adult ClassesOil Painting One Day “Alla Prima” PortraitsAugust 29 and/or September 1910am-3:30pmMorton MuseumFee: $100 for each one-day class($50 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up)

Still Life Oil Painting (Basics)Tuesdays, August 25-September 2910am-1pmMorton MuseumFee: $275 for 6-week session($75 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up)

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Portrait Oil PaintingTuesdays, October 13-November 1710am-1pmMorton MuseumFee: $275 for 6-week session ($75 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up)

Computer ClassesBasic Computing Series 3 Sessions- August 12, 19, 26(Registration begins 7/29)10am-12pmCollierville Burch LibraryBeginners with little to no experi-ence. Topics include basic parts of a computer, mouse skills, exploring Windows 7, Internet navigation and email. No experience is necessary.

For all Oil Painting Classes, contact local artist and course instructor,

Sue Foell, 490-9304 or suefoell@att.net to register and to receive a supply list for all classes.

Microsoft Word2 Sessions- September 9, 16(Registration begins 8/26)10am-12pmCollierville Burch LibraryLearn the basics of Word while you compose a document and perform for-matting and text changes. Basic com-puter skills required.

Microsoft PowerPoint2 Sessions- October 21, 28(Registration begins 10/7)10am-2pmCollierville Burch LibraryWork with PowerPoint and create a presentation including formatting, add-ing and editing objects and slideshow transitions. Intermediate computer skills required.

Microsoft Excel2 Sessions- November 4, 11(Registration begins 10/21)10am-2pmCollierville Burch LibraryCreate and work with Excel spread-sheets including formatting, working with formulas and functions and basic charts. Intermediate computer skills required.

All computer classes are FREE. To register, call 457-2601 or visit the event

calendar at colliervillelibrary.org and select the course date.

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How to Become a Writer: Workshop for AuthorsTuesday, September 810am-12pmCollierville Library Halle RoomSusan Reichert, Editor-in-Chief for Southern Writers Magazine, and Mi-chael Thompson, screenwriter and novelist, will go behind the scenes to show how to become a writer; they will explain the roles of agents, pub-lishers and editors, tips to help with the writing process and how to get published!

Teacher Workshop“Road to New Orleans: Teaching the War of 1812”September 18 & 258:30am-3:30pm (lunch provided)Morton MuseumTeachers will receive certificates for 6 hours of Professional Development by attending this one day workshop led by Teaching with Primary Sources of MTSU and the TN State Library & Archives. To register, email:museum@ci.collierville.tn.us.

Disney Vacation PlanningSaturday, September 1911am-12pmCollierville Library Halle RoomJoin Tiffany Homes with Magical Trav-el, an authorized Disney Vacation Planner, as she shares helpful sugges-tions for planning a memorable Dis-ney vacation. There will be free prizes and children are welcome; no regis-tration is required.

Organizing Your Life Series“Office” - Thursday, September 10“Garage” - Thursday, October 22“Getting Ready for the Holidays” - Thursday, November 1212-1:30pmCollierville Library Halle RoomJoin the ladies of “Stay Organized with Us” as they share tips and strat-egies for organizing different areas of your life. Registration is required; visitcolliervillelibrary.org and find the event calendar and select the class. Call 457-2601 with any questions.

Teen ClassesSafe Sitter Babysitting WorkshopFriday, September 189am-3pmBoys & Girls Ages 11+WC Johnson HouseFee: $95Register 2 weeks prior by visiting everysport.net/collierville.

Practice ACTSaturday, September 269am-1pmCollierville Library Halle RoomGrades 9-12Practice SATSaturday, October 179am-1pmCollierville Library Halle RoomGrades 9-12Registration is required for both prac-tice tests by visiting colliervillelibrary.org and selecting the class date on the event calendar.

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Maker Mondays“T-shirt into a Tote Bag” - September 14“Halloween Treats” - October 12“Knit Your Own Scarf” - November 9“Holiday Treats” - December 214-5pmCollierville Library Young Adult AreaLearn to make something new and seasonal by attending one of these free events led by the Collierville Li-brary Young Adult staff.

Teen Writing ContestTheme: “Get Away @ Your Library”Write a 500-word-or-less piece on the theme Get Away @ Your Library. Your work could be a short story, poem, screenplay, graphic novel, or nonfiction. E-mail your piece, along with your name, school, grade, and phone number, to delam@ci.collier-ville.tn.us by 6pm on Saturday, October 24.

Interested in joining the Teen Book Club, the Burchbooklovers? They meet

on the first Saturday of the month, from 2-3pm in the Collierville Library

Storytelling Room. There is also a Teen Advisory Board who work to improve

their community Library. Learn more by visiting colliervillelibrary.org/

services-432/teen-hub/get-involved.

Children’s WorkshopsDairy DayThursday, October 1510-11:30am & 1:30-3pmAges 6-12Morton MuseumLearn about Collierville’s Dairy histo-ry and make home-made ice cream, butter, pudding and cheese! The program is free, but registration is required. Email museum@ci.collier-ville.tn.us or call 457-2650 to reserve a space.

A Christmas StorySaturday, December 510am-12pmAges 5-11Harrell TheatreFee: $20 (does not include ticket for show)The cast of A Christmas Story will spend the morning teaching attend-ees a special song and dance from the musical. The children will then be invited to perform that musical num-ber during the evening show, Satur-day, December 5 at 7pm. To sign-up or for more information, email: harrelltheatre@yahoo.com.

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Art GalleriesMeet the ArtistMonthlyCollierville Burch LibraryThe Collierville Burch Library displays local artists’ work for a month in the gallery leading to the Halle Room. August - Nancy CrossettSeptember - Mike CoulsonNovember - Dot Douglas

Community Art Gallery6-8 Week RotationCollierville Town Hall, Harrell Theatre Lobby, Morton MuseumThe Collierville Arts Council and Mor-ton Museum select local artists to display work at three locations within Collierville. Local artists interested in submitting work to be considered for the gallery may email museum@ci.collierville.tn.us for details.

Morton MuseumSpecial Exhibitions

Baseball! Celebrating a Community PastimeJuly 15-September 12The game of baseball has been an integral part of the Collierville com-munity since the 1870s. This exhibit explores the early Collierville teams, as well as the development of youth recreation and competitive baseball in the 1950s.

Becoming the Volunteer State: Tennessee in the War of 1812September 15-October 27(Opening reception: Saturday, September 26, 10am-4pm)This state-wide, traveling exhibit coin-cides with the bicentennial of the War of 1812. The exhibit focuses on the tre-mendous legacy of the war, including Tennessee’s role and its impact on the state, as well as the nation.

Fire Prevention Week - Fire Safety Poster ContestOctober 3-30(Opening reception: Saturday,October 3, 10am-12pm)Each year, working with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s office, the Collier-ville Fire Department coordinates a Fire Safety Poster Contest in recogni-tion of National Fire Prevention week. Collierville elementary, middle and high schools participate in the poster contest. Each school selects a winner from grade levels K-12 which will be on display at the Museum.

Community Art Gallery Annual RetrospectiveNovember 3-December 31(Opening reception: Saturday, November 7, 10am-4pm)This exciting exhibit brings together selected works from the 2015 Commu-nity Art Gallery to highlight the local artists who participated in the gallery over the past months.

Theater“The Frog Prince”“Why the Bear has a Stumpy Tail”Thursday, August 275-5:45pmCollierville Library Storytelling RoomAges 3-9The Burch Library Puppeteers will perform two, short puppet shows and lead children in a craft activity. Registration is required, starting 8/13 at 10am, by visiting colliervillelibrary.org and finding the event on the event calendar.

Family Tunes and Tales featuring the Memphis Symphony OrchestraSaturday, November 7Saturday, December 1911-11:45amCollierville Library Storytelling RoomAges 3-8Family Tunes and Tales is a fun, free and exciting way to get children en-gaged in reading and music! This is the perfect opportunity for young children to learn and experience first-hand how music and stories fit together. During each event, parents and children will learn about the in-struments, listen to a musical story-book reading and enjoy a simple craft activity.

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“A Christmas Story, The Musical”Saturday, December 5- 2:30 & 7pmSunday, December 6- 2:30pmFriday, December 11- 7pmSaturday, December 12- 2:30 & 7pmSunday, December 13- 2:30pmHarrell TheatreTicket Prices: Adults $20 Seniors $15, Children $15, Students (with ID) $15, Military $15, Group discounts (10 or more) are available by calling the Box Office, 457-2780.This cult-classic movie turned into a Broadway musical is set during the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana. 9-year-old Ralphie Parker has a quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Ralphie plots numer-ous schemes to achieve his desper-ate desire for the coveted BB gun. Tickets will be available closer to the show’s debut by calling visiting the Harrell Theatre Box Office or Online: harrelltheatre.org.

(Pictured is the Harrell Theatre’s sum-mer performance of Hairspray.)

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Striving for the American DreamSaturday, August 152pmMorton MuseumThis Collierville Reads 2015 Kick-Off event features Rochelle Stevens, two-time Olympic track and field medalist and native Memphian, who will share her success story and introduce the selection for the community-wide reading event: Spare Parts by Joshua Davis. This is a free event. For more information, call 854-0288 or visit colliervilleliter-acy.org.

Spotlight SaturdaysAugust 22 - Train Heritage DaySeptember 26 - War of 1812October 24 - Dairy DayNovember 7 - Community Art Gal-lery Annual RetrospectiveDecember 19 - Holiday Traditions10am-4pmMorton MuseumOne Saturday a month, the Morton Museum offers special events for families and children of all ages to experience hands-on opportunities, listen to special lectures and hear musical guests that explore differ-ent aspects of Collierville history. This is a free program; visit collier-villemuseum.org for more details.

All A-Bot Stem: A Celebration of Spare PartsSaturday, September 1210am-2pmCollierville Burch LibraryCome watch robots and participate in fun, hands-on activities related to science, technology, engineering and math. Collierville Schools’ STEM stu-dents and teachers will showcase their skills and ingenuity at this free, family event. This event is in conjunction with the Collierville Reads 2015 reading selec-tion, Spare Parts by Joshua Davis. Regis-tration ( starting 9/5 at colliervillelibrary.org) is highly recommended for certain activities. There will be food trucks available; for more details visit colliervil-leliteracy.org or call 854-0288.

Friends of the Library Book SaleOctober 8-10Thursday & Friday, 10am-6pmSaturday, 10am-3pm(The Preview Sale for members, or a $5 shopping pass, will be Wednesday, October 7 from 5-7pm)Collierville Burch LibraryThere will be an array of non-fiction and fiction books, DVDs, videos, CDs, mag-azines, and children’s’ materials. The Friends of Library is a nonprofit group whose purpose is to support the Library through voluntarism, fundraising activ-ities, and sponsorship of programs and services.

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Dog Safety 101Thursday, October 152-2:45pmCollierville Burch LibraryAges 5-10Join Ms. Patricia and Izzy the Dalma-tian and learn how to be safe with dogs. Registration is required, start-ing 10/1 at 10am, by visiting colliervil-lelibrary.org and finding the event on the event calendar.

Halloween Boo BashSaturday, October 314:30-5:30pmCollierville Burch LibraryAges 4-10Listen to some not-too-scary stories, create a tasty treat, and take home some Halloween goodies. Regis-tration is required, starting 10/17 at 10am, by visiting colliervillelibrary.org and finding the event on the event calendar.

Teen Special EventsHalloween Lock-InSaturday, October 316-8pmCollierville Burch Library Ages 12-18

Hunger GamesSaturday, November 212-3pmCollierville Library Storytelling RoomAges 12-18Registration is required.

Chocolate OlympicsTuesday, December 293-4pmCollierville Library Storytelling RoomAges 12-18Registration is required.

Animal AdoptionsWednesday-Sunday1-4pmCollierville Animal ShelterTwice Monthly, Saturday & Sunday1-4pmPaw Prints Pet Adoption Center at Carriage CrossingThe Collierville Animal Shelter has special events throughout the year including kids camp, pet parades and more. They also hold a volunteer training class on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6-8pm at the Shel-ter. Call 457-2670 to find out more.

“Around Town” is a publication from the Town of Collierville’s Public

Information Office featuring programs and events from Town Departments or

collaborative partnerships.

Contact Information:Jennifer CaseyEmerging Media Specialist 457-2202 jcasey@ci.collierville.tn.us