Germantown ends search for finance director, promotes budget analyst
Germantown has named Adrienne Royals the next leader of financial services. Royals' promotion ends the city's 18-month search for a finance director.
Abigail Warren
Reporter
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July 2019
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Helping Hearts asks faith community to assist families in flood rebuilding
Germantown HELPS is asking church congregations to partner with homeowners affected by June 7 flooding. Despite the damage caused by it, the flooding did not meet the threshold necessary for residents to receive FEMA assistance.
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Collierville considering annexation of 112 acres in reserve area
Collierville wants to annex 111 acres from its reserve area by the end of the month. The annexation results from requests by residents, some of whom are excited about the future for their area.
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Pop-up beer garden returns to Saddle Creek
Germantown's award-winning beer garden opens Thursday. Tony Westmoreland will be a part of this year's experience. The event will run through the end of September.
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Court dismisses Watermark at Germantown complaint
One of the four proposed developments excluded from Germantown's moratorium on apartment construction won't be building in the city after a chancery court judge dismissed the developer's case Tuesday.
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Collierville honors Aitken as he begins retirement
A retirement party Sunday at Collierville High School honored longtime educator John Aitken, who has retired after 39 years in education. The community gathered to celebrate his career and thank him for his service.
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Millennium Companies to purchase Germantown Country Club
Millennium Companies expects to buy the 180-acre former Germantown Country Club site after the city of Germantown's bid failed. The Arizona-based company specializes in repurposing golf courses.
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June 2019
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Germantown aldermen to discuss apartment growth as moratorium ends
With Germantown's apartment moratorium set to expire July 8, city leaders are planning a work session with aldermen to discuss the next steps.
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Collierville praises Aitken with strong final review
Retiring Collierville Schools Superintendent John Aitken received high marks in his final superintendent report, approved unanimously by school board members this week.
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Kelsey asks governor for Germantown flood relief funds
State Sen. Brian Kelsey has asked Gov. Bill Lee to declare flooding in Germantown a disaster so the suburb can receive flood-relief funding.
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Germantown approves $182.9 million budget
Germantown aldermen have approved a $182.9 million budget for the coming fiscal year. The final version was approved with several amendments.
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Germantown Country Club neighbors disappointed city's bid was not chosen
Residents near the former Germantown Country Club property worry about the future of the site after the city announced its $2.49 million bid was unsuccessful. The successful bidder has not been identified.
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Houston High wants to acquire park’s softball field
Houston High is looking to acquire land at Houston Levee Park for softball fields. Germantown aldermen never voted on an agreement the district voted on in March.
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City will not acquire Germantown Country Club
Germantown officials were notified Friday that the city was not the successful bidder to purchase the golf course and associated amenities at Germantown Country Club.
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Germantown uncertain of country club days before final budget vote
Germantown wants to buy the 180-acre Germantown Country Club. However, more than two weeks after bids closed, the city is unsure of its status as a potential buyer.
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Collierville files complaint over landfill concerns
Collierville has taken legal action due to the smell, noise and safety concerns created by the Frank Road landfill. The town hopes a judge will issue an order to eliminate the problems.
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Incoming Collierville superintendent follows education ‘calling’
Gary Lilly, the new superintendent of Collierville Schools, is excited to continue following his education “calling” in Collierville. He wants to listen and learn during his first year as the district’s leader.
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Vigil seeks change and healing in aftermath of Webber shooting
A vigil held Sunday in the wake of Brandon Webber's death remembered the father, son and friend. The event also called for healing and mending a broken relationship with Memphis Police.
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Germantown reviewing office and retail for former proposed Chick-fil-A site
Germantown's Planning Commission is reviewing a rezoning request that would bring office and retail to the north side of Poplar near Forest Hill-Irene rather than a Chick-fil-A.
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Germantown approves disaster declaration and aims to earn funds
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a disaster declaration in a special called meeting Friday, clearing the way for possible flood relief funds.
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Collierville approves superintendent contract for Gary Lilly
Collierville’s Board of Education has unanimously approved a contract for Gary Lilly to be the next superintendent of the suburban district.
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Germantown to consider disaster declaration during special session Friday
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special called meeting at 8 a.m. Friday to consider a disaster declaration as the result of flooding last week.
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The Bagel reopening and 're-established' in East Memphis
New owners Scott and Rebecca Sorin are re-establishing The Bagel in East Memphis. The restaurant is scheduled to open June 19.
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Residents bring flooding concerns to Germantown aldermen
A flood of Germantown residents affected by heavy rain late last week appeared before aldermen Monday night, many of them saying a lack of city action made problems worse.
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Germantown delays consideration of Dogwood Elementary cell tower
The construction timeline for a controversial cell tower is uncertain since officials withdrew the item from Tuesday night's Planning Commission agenda.
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Community helps those frustrated by Germantown flood
Germantown residents pulled together to help those who needed it following flooding due to heavy rains Thursday and Friday.
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Collierville looks to adopt $188 million budget
Collierville is looking to adopt a $188 million budget, which includes nearly $90 million for the schools' operating costs. The town is not increasing the property tax rate as part of the budget.
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Germantown declines to release amount of its bid for country club
Germantown bid on the 178-acre Germantown Country Club, but the city declined Wednesday to specify the amount.
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Germantown honors equestrian heritage with 71st horse show
Germantown’s equestrian heritage is on display year-round as horse statues line streets and horses are depicted in the city seal. But the annual celebration of the suburb's heritage begins Tuesday with the opening of the 71st Germantown Charity Horse Show.
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Collierville police in fatal officer-involved shooting on town's north side
Collierville police were called to the home of David Hoal on Sunday night, about 12 hours before he was shot to death in a confrontation with the suburb's officers
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MICAH seeks new steps to enhance employment opportunities
Local group looks for ways to curb poverty – from providing seminars to improving skills to lobbying for better public transportation for workers to reach jobs.
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May 2019
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Collierville Schools names new superintendent
Collierville goes to the other side of the state for the suburb's new school superintendent and selects Gary Lilly, the director of Bristol Tennessee City Schools, to replace John Aitken.
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Dyer withdraws from superintendent search as Collierville board sets meeting
Collierville's superintendent search is narrowed to four after Russell Dyer said he is no longer pursuing the job.
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Collierville School Board interviews five finalists for superintendent
Collierville Schools has interviewed five finalists for the district's next superintendent. The candidates are a mix of educators with experience in Collierville as well as ones who would be new to the system.
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Court of Appeals dismisses Cordova Triangle complaint
State Court of Appeals dismisses a complaint from the Owen family over rezoning the Cordova Triangle. The family owns more than 13 acres of the 17-acre tract.
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Shelby County could distribute municipal school funds monthly; districts owed millions
School districts in suburban Shelby County municipalities are beginning to receive payments from the county on a more regular basis. The money represents millions owed to the districts for capital projects.
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Hundreds gather to honor fallen and missing veterans
The West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery hosted a Memorial Day ceremony attended by hundreds of people to honor fallen and missing veterans.
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Community reacts to sudden death of Bloomfield pastor Ralph White
Rev. Ralph White, the pastor of Bloomfield Full Gospel Baptist Church, died suddenly on Saturday.
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Collierville High names Roger Jones as next principal
Roger Jones will become Collierville High School's next principal.
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Collierville aldermen to appoint new town prosecutor
Collierville is considering appointing Mary Thorsberg as town prosecutor. Former prosecutor Michael Cross resigned following reports his white nationalist statements were used as evidence in a federal case.
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Germantown decides to move cell tower farther from Dogwood Elementary
Germantown's school board members voted Monday to relocate a planned cell tower at Dogwood Elementary farther away from the school because of parental health concerns.
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Flash the Fox to be Forest Hill Elementary mascot
Forest Hill Elementary held its first school-wide event Sunday to unveil the school's mascot, Flash the Fox.
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Germantown reviews effects of apartments in community
Germantown reviews apartment moratorium study results with aldermen in a work session Thursday evening. The study was a part of the suburb's 18-month moratorium, which expires in July.
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Latoshia Daniels case headed to grand jury in Brodes Perry shooting
The case against Latoshia Daniels, accused of killing Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Executive Pastor Brodes Perry, is headed to the grand jury.
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Germantown looks to revise cell tower site plan
Germantown is reviewing site plans for a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School. The Board of Education must review the site plan as an amendment to a previous agreement.
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Collierville property tax rate to remain same for 2019-20 budget
Collierville expects no property tax increase in the coming fiscal year, the town said Monday.
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Memphis Botanic Garden hosts Mother's Day picnic
Memphis Botanic Garden hosted mothers and families for a picnic in the park on Mother's Day. The event changed its brunch-style event for the first time in more than 20 years.
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Germantown leaders get early look at new Forest Hill Elementary School
Forest Hill Elementary is two months from completion. City and school system leaders toured it recently.
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