WHY COLLIERVILLE

Why Collierville? Because in every category that matters when it comes to quality of life, we are growing in the right direction. When business is good, life is good—and business here is great! We’ve got thriving boutique and corporate businesses, not to mention award-winning schools and green space for miles. Add in our charm, safety and vibrant Town Square, and you can see why Collierville is a place people love to live, work and experience. Come grow with us!

In Collierville… We’re Strong

LIVE

Collierville is a 150-year-old city with a small-town feel and big-time business growth, just minutes away from a vibrant, urban metropolis. We’ve got a high standard of living with the numbers to back it up.

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LOVE

Collierville is beautifully suburban, comfortably small and anything but sleepy. Just minutes from everything Memphis has to offer, this community has a character all its own. Residents fall in love with its charm, history and desirable attributes—and they aren’t the only ones who’ve noticed what this city has going for it.

Considered best city in Tennessee for job seekers and one of the top cities in Tennessee

Named America’s Best Main Street by Parade Magazine

Designated by the White House as one of the nation’s Preserve America Communities

Recognized as one of The Safest Cities in Tennessee by Backgroundchecks.org

Classified as a Cosmopolitan City in Demand Institute study, “A Tale of 2000 Cities”

MORE TO LOVE

Access to 13 parks with 750+ acres of parkland, 10 tennis courts, 15 modular play structures, 2 spray parks and 18.5 miles of Greenbelt trails (moved to ‘more to love’ section under ‘LOVE’).

Historic Collierville Town Square, one of only 24 Certified Tennessee Main Street Communities

Collierville Morton Museum, collecting, preserving and reflecting the town’s rich history

Home to a 55,000 sq. ft. Community Center, featuring 350-seat theatre and 7000 sq. ft. fitness center

Prestigious local links—the Jack Nicklaus designed Spring Creek Ranch and Arnold Palmer redesigned Memphis National golf courses are located in Collierville

Just a short drive from Memphis (25 minutes) and Downtown Memphis (35 minutes)

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WORK

One of Collierville’s greatest strengths is its access to a large, educated labor force. Economic development and a thriving community go hand-in-hand; that’s why it’s no surprise that in Collierville, business is booming. Nearby, the Memphis metropolitan area is not only home to several corporate headquarters (FedEx, International Paper, AutoZone and Terminix), but is also a major transportation hub for railways, airways, highways and waterways.

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Collierville is 25 minutes from Memphis International Airport, 35 minutes from Downtown Memphis and 10 minutes from the Norfolk Southern Intermodal rail yard.

45 states can be reached with two-day truck service from Collierville.

TRANSIT

Collierville provides timely and cost-effective access to runway, river, rail and roads.

Collierville provides overnight access by truck to 152 key U.S. markets.

LABOR FORCE

Employers enjoy ready access to employees of all skill levels, thanks to Collierville’s proximity to Memphis’ large labor pool of 600K+ workers and excellent highway network.

Located within a 20-mile radius of Collierville’s Town Center are 125K+ high school graduates and 187K+ individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher.

The University of Memphis, with satellite Collierville campus, Rhodes College, Christian Brothers University, LeMoyne-Owen College, The University of Mississippi and Southwest Tennessee Community College—all located within an hour of Collierville—provide a steady pipeline of talented college graduates.

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WORK SMARTER

Collierville is home to 4,000+ corporate headquarters jobs, occupying 1.7M+ square feet of office space

Collierville Chamber of Commerce engages more than 400 members

Annual Collierville Chamber Business EXPO, co-hosted with the Town of Collierville, connects 1,500+ participants with 100+ exhibitors.

59.4% of Collierville residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher

Collierville High School, Tennessee’s largest public school, educates more than 3,000 students and boasts a 95% graduation rate

Tennessee is a Right-to-Work State

FedEx, Orgill,Mueller Industries , Helena Chemical, JuicePLUS, MCR Safety, IMC Companies, United Technologies, Wright Construction and BankTennessee have placed corporate flags in Collierville.

Business Licensing

Interested in acquiring a business license in Collierville? Access helpful documents, application links and more on the Town of Collierville website here.

EXPERIENCE

The City of Collierville is not only an exceptional place to work and learn, but also to unwind, explore, relax and play! With nearly 800 acres of parkland, a thriving Town Square and Memphis in its backyard, there is always something new to experience.

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AROUND TOWN

Free bluegrass and traditional folk music Friday nights on the historic Town Square

Annual summer concert series hosted by Main Street Collierville

Dedicated center for senior adult programming, featuring exercise, bingo, movies and more

Numerous recreational athletic leagues enjoying the use of 30 athletic fields

Tennessee’s first QR FiT Trail and a Tennessee Level 1 Arboretum containing over 30 species of trees

Extraordinary public library hosting year-round events for all ages

Boutique shops, delicious local dining options and downhome entertainment

Robust retail and restaurants at The Shops at Carriage Crossing

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Home of the Blues

Did you know more than 200 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees came from within a 100-mile radius of Memphis? Take a stroll down historic Beale Street, visit Graceland, famed home of the King, tour Sun Studio and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, enjoy an outdoor concert at the Levitt Shell or visit B.B. King’s Blues Club to pay homage to another famous Memphis King. Classical music more your taste? Check out Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Opera Memphis and Ballet Memphis performances year round.

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Sun Studios

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Memphis Symphony Chorus

The Great Outdoors 

Located on the Mississippi River and home to 26 miles of Wolf River Greenway paved trail and 7,000 acres of park space, Memphis is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Take in the mighty Mississippi with a walk across Big River Crossing, enjoy a morning at the 96-acre Memphis Botanic Garden, monkey around with the animals at the Memphis Zoo or explore trails, paddle the lakes and enjoy treetop adventures at Shelby Farms Park.

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Culture, Arts, & Entertainment 

Catch a Broadway show at the Orpheum Theatre or peruse the latest exhibits at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Take in the storied history of Memphis with a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum, housed in the historic Lorraine Motel, and enjoy fun for the whole family on an outing to the Museum of Science and History, Children’s Museum of Memphis or Mud Island River Park (be sure to pose with the MEMPHIS sign!).

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Play Ball

Cheer on the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, enjoy a day at the ballpark with the Memphis Redbirds—Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals— or get swept up in the fan mania rooting for the local soccer team, Memphis 901 FC.

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