Germantown Planning Commission endorses mixed-use proposal
The 25-acre Viridian project sits on 25 acres in the southwest quadrant of the suburb, and the residential options will be for rent.
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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Collierville Collierville: Mailed utility bills delayed
Residents in Collierville, who rely on mailed utility bills for town services such as water, sewer and sanitation, may not receive them in their mailbox for some time.
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Elections Chairman resigns from election commission
Brent Taylor is expected to enter the Republican primary race for Senate District 31, the seat currently held by Brian Kelsey of Germantown.
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February 2022
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Elections District 4 Republican primary skirmish survives challenge
The county commission Republican primary between incumbent Brandon Morrison and challenger Jordan Carpenter is the only contested GOP primary on the May ballot.
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BusinessCollierville experiences changing landscape of retail
The way people shop is shifting, but it’s not necessarily due to an increase in online sales.
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GermantownNeighbors raise concerns over revamped Viridian proposal on Forest Hill-Irene
Boyle Investment Company submitted a revised plan to Germantown for its Viridian project. The proposal replaces multifamily units with townhomes and row houses, still a concern for nearby residents.
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Millington Millington schools closed Thursday due to winter weather
Millington announced its schools are closed Thursday. Other suburban districts remained open.
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Germantown Glasgow subdivision plan clears Germantown design panel
Germantown’s Design Review Commission looked at architecture and a tree plan for the former Germantown Country Club. Developer Spence Ray proposes 366 homes.
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Collierville Kustoff addresses Russia, inflation in speech at Collierville
“That peace today is over. It’s done. Putin has reemerged, and Russia has reemerged as a new world power,” Congressman David Kustoff, R-Germantown, told the Collierville Rotary Club.
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Germantown Boyle submits revised Viridian plan to Germantown
After an 18-month apartment moratorium, Boyle Investment Co. revised its plan for Viridian and resubmitted the project to Germantown. The project is one of the first in the Forest Hill Heights area.
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Germantown Germantown restructures administration, but no layoffs planned
In an effort to “spread the load out a little bit,” City Administrator Jason Huisman promoted two department heads recently as part of restructuring.
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Collierville Residential development near Collierville High is approved
Collierville High’s location can contribute to growth on the south side of town. Jason Crews’ most recent development is tapping into that.
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Collierville Beating hearts: Collierville High earns special health designation
Collierville High is the first school in West Tennessee to be certified as a Heart Safe School under Project ADAM, which encourages and trains people on the use of AEDs.
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Collierville Collierville appoints first Black department head
Valesa Wells will follow Mark Krock, who retires from Collierville March 1, becoming the first Black department head in the town’s administration.
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Suburbs Germantown to change tree mitigation policy
Germantown is making some adjustments to its tree policy and designating the mitigation review to the Planning Commission.
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Collierville Collierville High receives two certifications for career pathways
The career training programs were recognized for the way they prepare students for the workforce.
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Suburbs State Rep. Kevin Vaughan to seek reelection in District 95
Rep. Kevin Vaughan will seek another term for the District 95 seat he’s held the last five years.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Valentine’s concerts, Broadway’s Tootsie and virtual Stax films
This week, see Memphis jookin’ legend Lil Buck and the Broadway adaptation of “Tootsie” at the Orpheum, learn the history of Memphis street names, and treat yourself (and maybe your special someone) to Valentine’s week concerts.
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Education Germantown offering online learning academy statewide
Germantown Municipal School District is offering its online academy to students across Tennessee in the fall. About 85 students attended Germantown Online Academy of Learning in its first year.
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Elections Brian Kelsey could face challenger in August primary
The indicted state senator is seeking reelection but is expected to face opposition as he tries to retain his seat for District 31.
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Arlington Increasing home sales add to suburbs’ growth
Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.
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Suburbs Germantown, Bartlett issue emergency declarations over ice, power outages
Germantown and Bartlett issued emergency declarations Friday. Other suburban mayors are not issuing declarations at this time.
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Education Area schools cancel classes Friday
Classes will be canceled Friday at area schools due to the threats associated with the winter weather. Christian Brothers University and the U of M will also be closed.
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Germantown Germantown plans new 911 call center
Shelby County is providing funds for a new emergency call center building for the suburb.
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Shelby County Ice closes schools Thursday
Some schools in Shelby County have decided to close Thursday due to the threat of ice and winter weather.
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