Conservative parents criticize GMSD for spring holiday calendar discussion
The calendar review process in Germantown Municipal School District drew criticism as the calendar committee wanted to change the name of the holidays around Easter.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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GermantownHere’s a first look at Memphis’ Topgolf
The Daily Memphian got a first look at the city’s newest entertainment venue, Topgolf, which opens Friday.
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Germantown ‘It was a well-hidden problem’: Germantown hears water crisis review
Germantown’s mayor and aldermen listened to an external report of how the water crisis was handled during Monday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
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Germantown Topgolf Memphis announces opening
Topgolf Memphis is just south of the Germantown city limits and will employ about 400 people.
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GermantownGermantown falls short in external water-crisis review
James Lewellen has concluded his review of the city’s water crisis, and the results were shared with city leaders in a 26-page document.
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Germantown Germantown mayor names his pick for police chief
Mike Fisher will be Germantown’s next police chief. Fisher has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, including the last 18 in Germantown.
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Collierville Collierville Industrial Development board OKs Campbell Clinic PILOT
Collierville’s Industrial Development Board approved Campbell Clinic’s retention tax incentive. The suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen must approve payment in lieu of taxes.
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ColliervilleCollierville brewpub to bring ‘some of everything’ to the suburb
Maggie Emerson hopes to open the family-friendly Maroon Brew Co. in spring of 2024, with ales, seltzers, sours and more.
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GermantownGermantown assistant fire chief tees up for World Long Drive Championship
Germantown’s assistant fire chief was once the top long driver in the world. This week, he will try to return to that form, competing in the world championship.
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Behind The Headlines Mike Palazzolo says restoring Germantown water was ‘Herculean task’
On “Behind the Headlines,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo discussed MLGW and the suburb’s crisis that left residents unable to use water from the tap for six days.
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Germantown Germantown responds to open records lawsuit
Officials stated the suburb is not required by law to produce records requested by Kevin Snider regarding the city’s water crisis.
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Collierville Pop Local contest produces six new tenants at Carriage Crossing
Edwards Realty had more than 200 applications, the most the company has ever seen in its “Pop Local” contest. The company ended up with six new businesses for Carriage Crossing.
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Collierville Collierville plans for more parking near Town Square
Collierville leaders voted to demolish a building near town square, in hopes to provide more parking near Town Square.
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ElectionsSpinosa captures District 5 council seat
Phillip Spinosa held off Meggan Kiel to win an expensive race for the East Memphis council seat.
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Turnout steady at White Station Church of Christ
From about 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. there was no wait. Voting took less than five minutes.
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Collierville Grisanti’s on Main set to open ‘cozy’ Collierville space Tuesday
David Grisanti’s on Main will open on Tuesday just off Collierville’s Town Square. The building has seen a facelift since a former restaurant left the space.
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Voters show up to Second Baptist Church on Election Day
Shortly before 3:30 p.m., Second Baptist Church on Walnut Grove said about 405 people had voted.
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Germantown GMSD formally asks election commission to find new voting sites
GMSD’s Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution with the request Tuesday evening.
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Germantown Germantown raises mayor’s car allowance
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to increase the monthly car allowance for the mayor from $450 to $650.
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Collierville Collierville approves mixed-use development and a new subdivision
Jaime Groce, Collierville’s town planner, called The Parke at Houston Levee development “the first true mixed-use center apart from Town Square.”
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Education Collierville Schools names Jeff Jones as interim superintendent
Collierville named its interim superintendent Tuesday. He will serve upon Gary Lilly’s departure until the end of the academic year.
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Germantown Germantown park enhancements will serve people of all abilities
Germantown’s Municipal Park will see a new playground suited for those with and without disabilities. The enhancements are funded through a state grant.
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Collierville Carriage Crossing will showcase Pop Local finalists
Carriage Crossing owners are showcasing potential new tenants Saturday as part if its “Pop Local” contest.
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Elections Germantown Schools to ask Shelby County Election Commission to find new polling sites
Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is formally asking the Shelby County Election Commission to find different precincts than school buildings in light of a new state law.
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MetroThe Daily Memphian writers share their favorite stories
The Daily Memphian celebrates its fifth anniversary by asking long-term writers to share a few of their favorite stories. Here are those stories and why the authors chose them, in their own words.
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