COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL INFORMATION:, , Located in southeast Shelby County, Collierville was incorporated in 1870 and presently has a population of 47,333. The town area consists of 18,568 acres on 24.6 square miles. The reserve area allows another 13,440 acres to grow into. Nestled some twenty miles east of Memphis, Collierville provides diversified residential living with parks, theatres, a community center and excellent recreational facilities. Recently released results of a special U.S. census indicate that Collierville is growing at the astounding rate of ten percent annually, one of the ...