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COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Collierville is planning on building a new restaurant on the town square. It's one of several businesses coming to the area.

Barbara Patterson, who moved to Collierville in 1972, was excited to learn a two-story restaurant will stand on this vacant lot on the square.

"I don't have a problem with that because there are a lot of restaurants in the square, and the square is kind of like the hub, the center of Collierville, and people are always here," Patterson said.

The lot became vacant in 1986 when what used to be a hotel burned down. A lot of people are curious to know what restaurant will come here.

"They have tenants for it but hasn't been disclosed of what restaurant would be in here so 'til they announce it to the board and to the town, we're all waiting to hear it ourselves," Alderman John Worley said.

This isn't the only sign of growth. Worley said at least five major companies like Orgill Brothers are coming to Collierville.

Some haven't been named at this time.

"CCL label is looking for a big expansion of maybe 130 people coming into Collierville, and there's other corporate headquarters that may be moving here," he said.

Although people like the idea of more businesses coming to the area, some are concerned that the small-town feel may not exist anymore.

"I have mixed feelings about it getting bigger — more traffic, that kind of the thing — but I think it would good for the tax base," said Sherry Swords.

People still think the idea of a restaurant that will sit on the southeastern part of the square will give the town square a more vibrant look.

The board approved the restaurant yesterday.

The developers do not have to go before the board again. They will work closely with the planning department.

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