New to Collierville? Water and trash from the town (901-457-2240), power and gas from MLGW (901-544-6549), tags, schools and a 30-day license rule.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts come from the Town of Collierville’s utilities page, Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s request service page, the Tennessee Department of Safety’s new residents page, the Shelby County Clerk and Trustee, and the providers named. This page links our other guides instead of repeating them.

Moving to Collierville means two utility accounts: water, sewer and trash with the Town of Collierville (utility billing, 901-457-2240, Town Hall, 500 Poplar View Parkway), and electricity and natural gas with Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW, 901-544-6549). Then transfer your driver’s license within 30 days, register your car with the Shelby County Clerk (901-222-3000) and find your school zone with Collierville Schools (901-861-7000).

Who to call

  • Town utilities (water, sewer, sanitation): 901-457-2240, utilities@colliervilletn.gov
  • MLGW (electricity and gas): 901-544-6549; start service online
  • Shelby County Clerk (car tags and titles): 901-222-3000, 150 Washington Ave., Memphis
  • Collierville Schools enrollment: 901-861-7000
  • Town Hall, everything else: 901-457-2200

1. Water, sewer and trash: the town

Fill out the town’s residential service application (print and sign, or sign electronically) and turn it in at Town Hall, by mail to 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017, by fax to 901-457-2207 or by email to utilities@colliervilletn.gov. Have ready:

  • photo ID (driver’s license preferred) and your Social Security number
  • closing papers or your lease, and your landlord’s name and address if renting
  • a close relative’s name and address
  • the service establishment fee: the town lists $100 for a home you bought, and $100 plus a $75 refundable deposit for a rental

Pay bills online through the town’s eSuite, at Town Hall, by mail, in the drop boxes between Town Hall and the library, or at the drive-thru window on the north side of Town Hall on Wednesdays and Fridays. Trash and recycling details, including how to get a recycling cart, are in our trash and recycling guide.

2. Electricity and gas: MLGW

Request service on MLGW’s start service form or call 901-544-6549, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, and complete MLGW’s residential service agreement. MLGW can require a deposit from applicants it rates as credit risks; its page explains the terms. Outage and emergency numbers are in our power outages guide.

3. Internet

Two providers publish Collierville pages; check your exact address on each:

4. Driver’s license and car tags

  • License: new residents with an out-of-state license must get a Tennessee license within 30 days of establishing residency, at a full-service Driver Services Center, with a vision screening. Drivers from some states must also bring a recent motor vehicle record; the Department of Safety page lists them.
  • Tags and titles: the Shelby County Clerk handles vehicle registration and plates. The main office is at 150 Washington Ave., Memphis, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. weekdays, and the clerk has branch offices around the county; call 901-222-3000 first to check which branch handles what and which documents to bring.

5. Schools

Collierville Schools runs the town’s nine public schools. Use the district’s school zone locator and bring two proofs of residence, such as a sales contract or a current MLGW bill. See our schools guide.

6. Taxes, voting and permits

  • Property taxes go to two offices: Shelby County (Trustee) and the town. Seniors and disabled owners can apply for the tax freeze or tax relief; 2027 tax freeze applications are due April 5, 2027. See property taxes.
  • Register to vote at your new address online through GoVoteTN; see voting.
  • Fences, sheds, pools and additions need town permits; see building permits and zoning.
  • Moving pods may sit on your driveway up to seven days with a town permit (901-457-2310).

7. Pets and safety sign-ups

  • The town’s Animal Services page does not list a pet license requirement; questions go to the Collierville Animal Shelter, 901-457-2670.
  • Sign up for Alert Collierville emergency alerts: text “alerts” to 901-446-0299.

What this means for you

  • Day one: call 901-457-2240 (water and trash) and 901-544-6549 (power and gas).
  • Within 30 days: Tennessee driver’s license.
  • Then: tags, school zone and voter registration.

More guides: who to call at City Hall, getting around Collierville and home prices.

Frequently asked questions

How do I set up water and trash service in Collierville?

Water, sewer and sanitation are one account with the Town of Collierville. Submit the residential service application at Town Hall, 500 Poplar View Parkway, or by email to utilities@colliervilletn.gov; call 901-457-2240.

Who do I call to turn on electricity in Collierville?

Memphis Light, Gas and Water supplies electricity and gas. Start, stop or transfer service online or at 901-544-6549, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.

How long do I have to get a Tennessee driver’s license after moving?

The Tennessee Department of Safety says new residents must get a Tennessee license within 30 days of establishing residency, at a full-service Driver Services Center.

Where do I register my car in Shelby County?

With the Shelby County Clerk, whose main office is at 150 Washington Ave., Memphis, 901-222-3000. The county advises calling first to make sure you bring the right documents.

Does Tennessee have a homestead exemption?

Shelby County offers a tax freeze and state tax relief for qualifying seniors, disabled owners and disabled veterans through the Trustee, 901-222-0200. New tax freeze applications for 2027 must be postmarked by April 5, 2027.