12 Best Things To Do In Collierville, Tennessee
Visit for railroad history, lovely parks, delicious restaurants, and cute local boutiques.
A suburb of Memphis, Collierville, Tennessee, is a town of about 50,000 with a charming town square straight out of a Hallmark movie. In fact, the channel shot scenes for its "Wedding at Graceland" film starring Kellie Pickler there in 2019. Year round, Collierville is a unique place to visit for its railroad history, lovely parks, delicious restaurants, and cute local boutiques. In spring through fall, it's especially delightful for outdoor dining, with more than a dozen spots around town where you can enjoy patio weather. Collierville's town square is also a hot spot for live music, with many opportunities to enjoy free outdoor concerts throughout the year. Here's what to see and do on a trip to Collierville, Tennessee.
What to Do
Make Morton Museum of Collierville History your first stop, where you can learn all about the town's stories, people, and history over the past 150 years. The Gothic Revival building itself is something to admire. From 1873 through the 1970s, it served as Collierville Christian Church. Following extensive renovations, the building reopened in 2012 as a museum, complete with beautifully restored stained-glass windows. Be sure to check out the Community Art Gallery, displaying works from local artists, and items from the museum's permanent collection, including many Civil War artifacts.
Railroads are a big part of Collierville's history. Downtown, you can pop into the Depot on Town Square, a restored 1940s train depot that now serves as the tourism office headquarters, complete with a gift shop. Also on the square, explore a collection of historic trains, including the Frisco 1351 steam locomotive, a green business car (complete with three bedrooms, a shower, dining room, kitchen and cook's quarters!), and a 1949 caboose.
Stretch your legs and spend quality time in nature on the Collierville Greenbelt System, which comprises more than 18 miles of walking trails that connect neighborhoods around town. If you want a more intense workout, check out the QR Fit Trail. Signs throughout the trail have QR codes you can scan to view training videos focused on your upper body, lower body, core, and flexibility.
Collierville has plenty of beautiful parks to enjoy. Families with children will enjoy the playground and splash pad at Suggs Park, while the 3.9-mile loop around Peterson Lake Nature Center is popular for walking, hiking, and birding.
For more than 20 years, Collierville's town square has been the place to listen to free live music. Every Friday evening from April through October, you can catch musicians playing bluegrass and traditional folk music in the square. Listen and hum along as you stroll the shops or grab a seat on a restaurant patio. For almost 30 years, Main Street Collierville has hosted a family-friendly summer concert series on Thursday nights from June through October. Bring your camp chairs, grab dinner from local restaurants and food trucks, then sit back, relax, and enjoy a fun evening of music and mingling with locals.
Where to Eat and Drink
If you're craving a down-home Southern meat 'n' three, look no further than Silver Caboose Restaurant & Soda Fountain. The menu at this family-owned spot changes daily, but a typical "Silver Plate Special" might include homemade meatloaf, turnip greens, fried okra, and cornbread, plus cherry cobbler for dessert.
Located on the Square, Highlander Restaurant & Pub offers a menu packed with hearty, elevated Scottish pub fare, from the popular Highlander burger to steak pie, fish and chips, and bangers and mash. Diners on Thursday through Saturday nights also can enjoy regular live music while they feast.
Raven & Lily Restaurant is always a hit for lunch and dinner, along with weekend brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. Indulge in Southern favorites like Shrimp and Grits Benedict, Biscuits & Gravy, and Bananas Foster Pain Perdu. Don't skimp on homemade pastries like brioche cinnamon rolls and lemon Kouign-amann.
Stop into the quaint and cozy Square Beans Coffee to enjoy a delicious cup of joe or tea, a fancy espresso drink, or a cool concoction like salted caramel affogato, made with ice cream or gelato. You'll leave both caffeinated and happy.
Where to Shop
A staple on the Square is C.J. Lilly & Company, a grocery store turned florist and gift shop. Pick up a floral arrangement for someone special, or peruse a variety of cute gift items from Bogg Bags to candles to jewelry.
Hewlett & Dunn Jean & Boot Barn has been outfitting cowboys and cowgirls since 1961. Inside the iconic shop, you'll find Western apparel and accessories for men and women, including hats, belts, bags, and plenty of boots.
Find locally made gifts, art, and souvenirs from your visit to Collierville inside The Little Gift Shop By The Tower. Your friends back home will be envious of finds like Dolly Parton paintings from artist Renee Gibson, handmade jewelry from Leslie Ponder Studios, and chic printed tea towels by Erika Roberts.
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