Collierville's main routes are I-269, Poplar Avenue (SR 57), U.S. 72 and Collierville-Arlington Road. No MATA bus stops in town; free downtown parking; MEM airport.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts come from the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Oct. 7 to 14 construction bulletin, the Town of Collierville’s Collierville-Arlington Road plan, Downtown Parking Options map (PDF, December 2024), Collierville in Motion and e-bike rules pages, and the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s GTFS route data.

Collierville’s main routes are I-269 (State Route 385), Poplar Avenue (State Route 57) and U.S. 72 (State Route 86) east and west, Collierville-Arlington Road (State Route 205) north toward Arlington, and Shelby Drive (State Route 175) in the south. There is no MATA bus service in town, and the nearest commercial airport is Memphis International. For live road conditions, use TDOT SmartWay or dial 511; for town streets, call Public Works at 901-457-2800.

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Main roads

Road State route What it does
I-269 SR 385 Interstate; opened in October 2018, the town says, taking regional traffic off Collierville-Arlington Road
Poplar Avenue SR 57 East-west through town; TDOT is widening East Poplar from Fletcher Road to I-269
U.S. 72 SR 86 Crosses town; meets I-269, where State Route 385 once ended
Collierville-Arlington Road SR 205 North to Arlington; closed at the Wolf River bridges until fall 2027
Shelby Drive SR 175 South side; the town’s widening near Collierville High School is due to finish at the end of December 2026

Current closures, detours and lane work are on our road construction and closures page, updated weekly.

Transit

The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) runs Memphis-area buses, but its published route data for October 2026 lists no stops inside Collierville. The closest stop to the Town Square is at Hacks Cross Road and Centennial Drive, served by Route 36 Lamar, about seven miles to the west. Plan a trip with the trip planner on MATA’s site.

The airport

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is about 18 miles west of the Collierville Town Square in a straight line. There is no transit link to it from Collierville.

Walking, biking and e-bikes

  • The Collierville Greenbelt System has 18.58 miles of trails and connectors linking neighborhoods, parks, schools and shopping; maps are at the parks office, 440 W. Powell Road, and the Depot Visitors Center, 125 N. Rowlett St. See parks and trails.
  • On Collierville-Arlington Road, the town’s restriping plan adds bike lanes that it says will link to future bike lanes on Shelton Road and on to Johnson Park and Germantown’s trails via Wolf River Boulevard.
  • E-bikes: Ordinance 2026-03, adopted Oct. 12, 2026, sets new rules for e-bikes and other micromobility devices on streets, sidewalks and greenbelt paths. The town’s Collierville in Motion pages cover e-bike classes, Tennessee bike laws and safety tips.

Parking downtown

The town’s Downtown Parking Options map (December 2024) shows free 24-hour public parking in lots around the Town Square, with these rules:

  • Obey all posted parking signs; do not block fire hydrants or intersections.
  • Lots marked private or restricted need the owner’s permission.
  • The Morton Museum lot is for museum visitors and staff, not the general public, Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during special events.

The map shows no paid parking. Big events such as the Fourth of July at H.W. Cox Park have their own rules; see Fourth of July fireworks.

What this means for you

  • Heading north? Plan around the Collierville-Arlington Road closure until fall 2027.
  • No bus in town: the nearest MATA stop is about seven miles west.
  • Park free downtown, but read the signs.

More guides: moving to Collierville, road construction and closures and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

Does MATA run buses to Collierville?

No. MATA’s published route data for October 2026 lists no bus stops inside Collierville. The nearest stop is at Hacks Cross Road and Centennial Drive, on Route 36 Lamar, about seven miles west of the Town Square.

Where can I park in downtown Collierville?

The town’s Downtown Parking Options map marks free 24-hour public lots around the Town Square. The Morton Museum lot is for museum visitors Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and during special events.

What is the closest airport to Collierville?

Memphis International Airport, about 18 miles west of the Collierville Town Square in a straight line.

Can I ride an e-bike on the Collierville greenbelt?

The town adopted new e-bike and micromobility rules on Oct. 12, 2026, and says it will publish guidance on where each class of e-bike may be ridden. Check its e-bike page before you ride.