19 recent articles by Abigail Warren:

• January 2019

  • Wimpy's Burgers and Fries to open Germantown location

    Wimpy's Burgers and Fries will open its third area location this spring. Jacob Crafton's burger joint will open at Shops of Forest Hill.

    By Abigail Warren January 17, 2019

  • Germantown school district will not enforce tuition for non-residents in 2019-20

    The Germantown Municipal School District was scheduled to vote on nonresident transfers paying tuition. Instead, they tabled the vote until September.

    By Abigail Warren January 16, 2019

  • Collierville appoints Lee Ann Pafford Dobson as municipal court judge

    Collierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen chose Lee Ann Pafford Dobson as its next municipal court judge. Dobson was appointed by the board after William Craig Hall died.

    By Abigail Warren January 14, 2019

  • Germantown Municipal Schools to charge tuition for non-resident transfers

    Germantown Municipal School District is further revising its transfer policy for nonresidents. The new policy would enforce tuition for students who wish to attend GMSD and live outside Germantown.

    By Abigail Warren January 12, 2019

  • JOANN Fabrics and Crafts to open at Shops of Forest Hill

    National retailer JOANN Fabric and Crafts is opening in the Shops of Forest Hill. The store is opening adjacent to Sprouts Farmers Market and hopes to be in operation this fall.

    By Abigail Warren January 10, 2019

  • Germantown Planning Commission approves Houston High improvements

    A more than $4 million investment will bring a fieldhouse and other improvements to Houston High School as part of a project that won a key approval from the Germantown Planning Commission Tuesday night. 

     

    By Abigail Warren January 09, 2019

  • Palazzolo: Germantown will consider buying golf course site set to close next month

    The City of Germantown is considering purchasing the Germantown Country Club, which announced last week it will close in February.

    By Clay Bailey and Abigail Warren January 09, 2019

  • Nearly 14 acres of the Arthur property in Germantown could be sold in July tax sale

    Nearly 14 acres once destined for part of Germantown Town Center could be sold in a tax sale July 30 to satisfy delinquent back taxes on the property. 

    By Abigail Warren January 09, 2019

  • The Exercise Coach bringing workout technology to Germantown

    The Exercise Coach opened Monday. It is the first of its kind in the Memphis area, but Luke Eickmeier hopes to open more locations.

    By Abigail Warren January 07, 2019

  • Germantown Country Club to close in February

    After nearly 50 years in operation, Germantown Country Club will close in February. 

    By Abigail Warren January 03, 2019

• December 2018

  • Collierville looks to define town property uses following ethics complaint

    An ethics complaint filed over the use of Collierville Town Hall as a shelter for political candidates has led officials to consider new rules regarding town property.

     

    By Abigail Warren December 31, 2018

  • Germantown leader's 'purpose' in special education earns honor

    Germantown Municipal School District's executive director of Exceptional Student Education has earned state honors for her achievements in special education. She sees her role in special education as accomplishing her "purpose."

    By Abigail Warren December 22, 2018

  • Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen hopes to 'streamline' its 2019 meetings

    With meetings this year lasting nearly two hours, the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen hopes to shorten its meetings in 2019 by reducing the amount of time alderman are allowed to speak.

    By Abigail Warren December 21, 2018

  • Germantown Board of Education expands anti-bullying efforts to include mental health

    Germantown Municipal School District is focusing efforts on its bullying task force while also addressing the emotional needs of its students.

    By Abigail Warren December 19, 2018

  • Shelby County Election files answer in Germantown mayoral race complaint

    Shelby County Election Commission filed a motion to dismiss a complaint filed by John Barzizza, Germantown mayoral candidate, saying his claims for a recount are without merit.

    By Abigail Warren December 18, 2018

  • Germantown Municipal School District tightening its transfer policies Tuesday

    Germantown Municipal School District is tightening its transfer policies ahead of the 2019-2020 school year with the final decision on the amended criteria set for the Board of Education meeting Tuesday.

    By Abigail Warren December 18, 2018

  • Germantown Performing Arts Center to welcome guests in spring 2020

    The Grove at GPAC should host visitors in the spring of 2020 after the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $5 million contract last week – the final approval needed before construction begins.

    By Abigail Warren December 17, 2018

  • Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen to discuss adding parliamentarian

    Germantown is considering appointing a parliamentarian in hopes of bringing more order to Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings that have become chaotic in recent months.

    By Abigail Warren December 13, 2018

  • Rezoning of Cordova Triangle in Germantown returns to court with updated complaint

    The Owen family, owners of the majority of Germantown’s Cordova Triangle, have taken legal action regarding the city rescinding a previous decision allowing commercial use on the 20-acre site.

    By Abigail Warren December 12, 2018