2007 Events
Mistletoe Mixer 2007



Magic on Main Street Movie Night 2007



Christmas in Collierville 2007



Holiday Open House



Out To Lunch 2007



Blues & BBQ



Partners in Preservation Taste of the Town


Main Street Collierville and the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrate 50 years of soul.

         



Shade Tree Pickin' On The Square

Annual Events

May is Preservation Month
Various activities are offered throughout the month of May to celebrate Preservation Month. Area elementary schools and preschools are asked to participate in “Pennies for Preservation” where they will collect change throughout their school for the month of April. Funds collected will be used for Historic Church Markers.

During May, individuals and businesses in the historic district are selected for awards for their efforts in preservation. Certificates for schools and these individuals and businesses are presented during the Preservation Awards.

This year Main Street Collierville will have their first “Pork for Preservation” sale! You can order your smoked butts and pick them up just in time for Memorial Day on Thursday, May 24, and Friday, May 25.

Pennies for Preservation through the assistance of First Tennessee
(Throughout May)
Area schools are asked to collect loose change to assist in preservation needs in Collierville. Currently funds raised through this project are being used in the placement of markers at four historic churches in the Downtown Collierville area.

Collierville Library
(Throughout May)
Visit the Collierville Burch Library and check out our display case of items.

Historic Photo Display sponsored by Banyan Tree Realtors
(Throughout May)
Visit the Collierville Burch Library and view the historic photo display. Photos are from the book Images of America: Collierville

Images of America: Collierville
(May 5, 2:00 - 4:00)
Main Street Collierville will be having a book signing at The Brooks Collection. Come purchase your copy of this must-have book and meet the people who put it together.

Two Flags Over Tennessee
(May 11, 10:00 AM)
Collierville has been selected as one of the 39 sites for the raising of Two Flags over Tennessee. An 1861 Stars and Stripes and the First National Confederate Flag, the Stars and Bars, will be flown over Collierville. A regiment band will be present along with the local Wigfall Grays Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Preservation Awards sponsored by the Tennessean Restaurant at the Collierville Train Museum
(May 18, 9:00 AM)
Join Main Street Collierville aboard The Tennessean at The Collierville Train Museum for a morning mixer and presentation of the 2007 Preservation Awards which recognize businesses and individuals for their efforts in preserving the Collierville historic district. Also presented is the 2007 Spirit of Giving Award to an individual who stands out in our community with efforts toward preservation, promotion, and protection of the Collierville Historic District.

Bluegrass & Barbeque sponsored by The Rotary Club
(May 24 & 25, 12:00 - 3:00 PM)
Order your butt and stop by the Depot to pick up your smoked butt and enjoy the bluegrass sounds of Bush Arbor Bluegrass on May 24 and Savannah Bluegrass on May 25.

Download a copy of our postcard highlighting preservation month events.

16th Annual 2007 Sunset on the Square Summer Concert Series
Every Thursday night in June and July, Historic Town Square
Average weekly attendance: 1,800-2,500+
 Grab the family and join your friends and neighbors at the bandstand on the Historic Town Square each Thursday night in June and July from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for live music, food and fun! Each week offers a different musical group ranging from oldies rock to swing to country. Food vendors are on site offering their specialties.

15th Annual Partners in Preservation Party & Taste of the Town
Saturday, September 22, 2007, on the Historic Town Square
Attendance: 500+
 This themed event serves as the major fund raiser for Main Street Collierville as well as a great community gathering. While sampling the specialties from over 20 area restaurants, you can browse the many silent auction items. Later into the evening a live auction will be held offering many wonderful items. Enjoy the live music and cocktails throughout the evening.

Friday, October 26, 2007:
7th Annual Out to Lunch
11:30 to 1:30 on the Historic Town Square
Attendance: 150+
 Join us for lunch on the town square with live music. Pack a picnic or enjoy food from The Tennessean. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a lunch break with your friends!

1st Annual Jingle Bell 5K
Saturday, November 10, 2007: 8:00 a.m.
The Jingle Bell 5K has been postponed this year due to unforeseen circumstances and is being rescheduled for 2008.  Watch our website for more details.

14th Annual Christmas in Collierville
December 1, 2007: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Attendance: 2,500-3,000
 Start your holidays with us on the historic town square. Shop at the many quaint stores or vendors in the park, take a carriage ride, listen to the groups performing in the bandstand and kids can even make their own ornament as well as enjoy the many other activities. It is sure to take you back in time to the days when things were a little slower paced and neighbors gathered to celebrate the holidays.

Magic on Main Street Movie Night
December 7, 2007
6:00 p.m.
 Continue your holiday celebration with on the Square with our annual outdoor movie. Movie to be announced.

Main Street Collierville... preserving the heritage of our hometown. For more information about special events, projects, and heritage tourism in Historic Collierville, call (901) 853-1666, send us a fax at (901) 853-6777, or e-mail us at mnstreetcv@aol.com.