Collierville Schools board to review budget
Collierville Schools Board will review a $99 million budget Tuesday. The plan includes numerous facility enhancements and academic supports.
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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April 2021
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Germantown Planning Commission delays Germantown Country Club vote
Spence Ray’s proposal for Glasgow, the residential subdivision of the former Germantown Country Club, will not seek Planning Commission approval until June.
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State Government Tennessee Pro Family Building Act rolls to 2022 legislative session
The bill had bipartisan support among 29 co-sponsors. If passed, the legislation would provide fertility coverage to state employees.
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Visual ArtsCollierville High students land artwork at airport
A majority of the finalists from the annual art competition are Collierville High students. The works are part of a display that will hang in the Memphis International Airport for the next year.
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Germantown Germantown considering stormwater fee increase
Germantown is considering raising the stormwater fee for the first time in 11 years to help cover some projects and operating expenses.
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Education Collierville Literacy Council expands vision under new leadership
Collierville Literacy Council is expanding its efforts under new leadership. In addition to its existing efforts, it is expanding to teach more forms of literacy and adding more programs for children.
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Germantown Germantown Charity Horse Show returns after one-year absence
The event pays homage to Germantown’s equestrian heritage and supports local charitable efforts.
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Education Kelsey drops amendment regarding Germantown legacy schools
Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, withdrew an amendment regarding ownership and operations by Shelby County Schools of three schools bearing the Germantown name. He said negotiations seem to have begun.
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Education Family Resource Center helps Collierville meet ‘whole child’ needs
Collierville is looking at how to better serve students and families. The Family Resource Center and its new leader are helping meet physical, social and emotional needs.
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BusinessGermantown mixed-use projects pivot to post-pandemic plans
Several mixed-use projects in Germantown are looking forward more than a year after the start of the pandemic.
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Germantown Legislation regarding the 3Gs will not go to Senate floor
Legislation impacting ownership and operation of Germantown’s legacy schools is on hold. It may be reconsidered in the 2022 legislative session.
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Germantown Carrefour at The Gateway revised outline plan approved
Germantown aldermen approved Carrefour at the Gateway's revised outline plan Monday night. The mixed-use deelopment will include retail, office, residential and hotel components.
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GermantownCountry Club developers submit slightly smaller plan to Germantown
Developers of the Germantown Country Club submitted a plan to Germantown that is slightly smaller than the one previously discussed.
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Education Germantown district considers opening a virtual school
GMSD’s board voted for the administration to proceed with an application for a standalone virtual school.
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Real Estate Poplar rezoning moves to third reading
The board will take final action on David Skinner’s property rezoning request at Poplar and Forest Hill-Irene during its April 26 meeting.
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GermantownGermantown aldermen to review guidelines for public art
Germantown will review its Public Arts Master Plan and host a public hearing regarding the rezoning of the David Skinner property in its virtual meeting Monday.
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GermantownBill affecting 3Gs heads to House floor, chased by Kelsey amendment
The House is scheduled to hear legislation related to Germantown’s namesake schools Monday, but language affecting the 3Gs won’t be part of it.
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Shelby County Bill directed at transferring 3Gs advances in Senate Education Committee
A bill regarding the three Germantown namesake schools that appeared dead when it failed in the state Senate education committee Wednesday, got new life after Sen. Brian Kelsey amended the measure.
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GermantownPlanning Commission OKs Houston High softball plans
Germantown’s Planning Commission encouraged approval of a softball facility for the Houston Mustangs. The site plan will move to the suburb’s Design Review Commission.
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Business Lovesac opening first area showroom in Germantown
Lovesac will open its first Mid-South showroom at Shops of Saddle Creek South in Germantown later this month.
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EducationCollierville High adds security measure: Student IDs
Collierville Schools is adding a layer of protection at its high school this week. Students will be given badges and asked to wear them during the school day.
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Visual Arts Germantown artist wins high honors previously fit for a King
One Germantown resident has won a prestigious national award for her watercolor portfolio.
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Education Collierville Virtual Academy application headed for state review
Collierville is moving forward in hopes to open the district’s 10th school, Collierville Virtual Academy. The board approved the application, and the district submitted it to the state.
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March 2021
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EducationLegislation affecting 3Gs hands work to school boards
Germantown supports a bill that would force the suburban school district and Shelby County Schools to work together. GMSD has remained quiet since the announcement was made.
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Germantown Hot air balloon festival in Collierville planned for Father’s Day weekend
Bluff City Balloons has announced plans for its first Bluff City Balloon Jamboree.
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