Germantown to establish stormwater commission
Germantown wants to establish a new commission to take a closer look at stormwater and utility needs in the city.
Abigail Warren
Reporter
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
There are 1940 articles by Abigail Warren :
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May 2021
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Germantown Germantown budget moves to June 14 public hearing
Germantown is reviewing its budget. The public hearing on it, the tax rate and the stormwater fee is scheduled for June 14. Final reading on all ordinances at the end of June.
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ColliervilleMasks optional for Collierville, Arlington, Germantown students
Beginning Monday, Collierville Schools will make masks optional for students through the end of 2021. Arlington Community Schools and Germantown Municipal School District also are loosening their masking requirement.
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Collierville Malco mini-golf could return with changes
Alderwoman Maureen Fraser provided additional insight about the board’s denial Monday of a mini-golf permit. She hopes the company will resubmit their plan with modifications.
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Germantown Germantown school budget moving through approvals
Germantown’s Board of Education will take a second look at its $74.2 million budget Monday. The budget will be rolled into the suburb’s overall $194.5 million budget.
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Collierville Don’t trod on the sod in Collierville
New Palisades Zoysia grass is going down at Town Square park this week. Staff is asking residents to stay on sidewalks if visiting the area.
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Germantown Planet Fitness moving into Bed Bath & Beyond’s space
Bed Bath & Beyond is closing its Germantown store. This fall Planet Fitness will begin building out the space to open a gym in Germantown Plaza.
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Germantown Germantown Plaza gains men’s grooming services, loses Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness will not move into the former Bed Bath & Beyond space in Germantown Plaza. However, a men’s hair shop will open on the north side of the property soon.
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Germantown Germantown City Hall reopens
Germantown City Hall had closed more than a year ago due to the pandemic and many employees worked remotely.
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Bartlett Collierville, Bartlett students take top honors in airport art contest
While 51 pieces from local high school students will hang in the airport, six were given special recognition. The 14th annual High School Visual Arts and Photography Competition is part of Memphis International Airport’s Art in the Airport program.
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Germantown Country Club development moves toward formal review
Glasgow, the redevelopment of the former Germantown Country Club, is moving ahead and will receive a formal recommendation from the Planning Commission in June.
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Collierville Collierville announces Independence Day celebration
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, Collierville has announced it plans to have its biggest fireworks show in history on July 3.
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Education Collierville school board considers out-of-state tuition charge
Collierville Schools is reviewing a policy that would force future teachers living in Mississippi to pay tuition if their children attend school in the suburban district.
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Collierville Collierville adopts tuition policy, grandfathers in current employees
Collierville will not force current employees living out-of-state or outside Shelby County to pay tuition. However, future hires will be subject to the tuition policy.
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Collierville Collierville budget scheduled for final vote June 14
Collierville is in the middle of adopting its $90 million budget. To support the budget, the town is also proposing a tax increase of 15 cents.
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Germantown Houston High softball complex, water tower move forward
Germantown’s Design Review Commission moved the new water tower and Houston High’s softball complex forward Tuesday.
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Collierville Collierville spray parks open for summer
Both of Collierville’s spray parks are open. Passes are needed ahead of time to use the one at W.C. Johnson Park.
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Germantown Groovin’ and Grillin’ returns to Germantown
Groovin’ and Grillin’ events are returning to Germantown as part of the city’s summer concert series. While movies will not return this year, hot dogs, hamburgers and music will be available.
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Education Collierville Schools wins $2 million grant to fly
Collierville Schools received a $2 million grant that will allow them to fly with community partners, training in mechanics, flying and drone operation.
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Germantown Verizon installing 5G technology in Germantown
More small cell technology is being seen throughout Germantown. While Verizon has submitted more than 100 requests to the suburb, the technology is supposed to help all cellular users.
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June 2021
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Germantown Commission favors redevelopment of former country club
Germantown’s Planning Commission favored an outline plan for the former country club property Tuesday evening.
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ColliervilleCollierville commission stands by Byhalia convenience store denial
Collierville’s Planning Commission decided to stick with a decision it made last month and did not rescind its denial of a convenience store on New Byhalia Road near Maynard Way.
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Bartlett Remembering and honoring ‘those who paid all’
While some events looked different, many people took time on Memorial Day to remember those who died for the sake of freedom.
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GermantownGermantown Charity Horse Show returns after pandemic
The horse show in Germantown is a treasured tradition for many generations. The 72nd show will take off Tuesday after a one year pause.
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GermantownTax assessor’s response disappoints Germantown flood victims
Germantown property owners whose houses were damaged by a 2019 flood say the Shelby County Assessor promised to meet with them to discuss how their homes’ values increased despite the destruction. But Melvin Burgess’ representatives say no such gathering will occur.
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