Germantown
Germantown sets rules on temporary parking spaces, signage
Beyond the pandemic, city leaders realized the need to regulate short-term parking spaces and associated signs.
Abigail Warren
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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.
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GermantownGermantown principal to take new position
The original principal of Forest Hill Elementary is, in some ways, following in his father’s footsteps.
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Elections Collierville alderman Position 5 race likely to be competitive
Collierville Alderman John Stamps is seeking his third four-year term on the Memphis suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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ColliervilleIn Collierville, the rule is you have to resign to run
Two Collierville officials plan to run for mayor. But, first, they’ll have to step down from their current elected positions.
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Collierville Collierville celebrates grand opening of town’s fitness center
The new Collierville Fitness Center, formerly the DeSoto Athletic Club, is located inside the H.W. Cox Community Center.
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SuburbsWarren: MLGW voting rights remain in Memphis
The issue of having a suburban vote on the MLGW board lost steam this week.
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GermantownVoters could decide if Germantown gets full-time mayor
Germantown Alderman Jon McCreery has championed the idea of changing from a part-time city leader. If fellow board members agree, the issue could be on the ballot as soon as 2026.
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GermantownGermantown working to move generator after water crisis
One year after Germantown’s water disaster, city officials are finally resolving problems they identified as the cause of diesel seeping into the system.
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Elections Two suburbs have judicial races on Thursday ballot
On the Aug. 1 ballot, the Bartlett race is unopposed, while two Germantown residents face off for a unexpired term.
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GermantownGermantown proposes city flag
Andy Pouncey, Germantown city historian, and former Mayor Sharon Goldsworthy worked with city staff to create two designs, which they shared with the mayor and aldermen.
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ColliervillePittsburgh-based pharma company to open Collierville location
The company sells drugs for rare diseases, representatives said in previous meetings. Usually, less than 1,000 patients are using their drugs.
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GermantownGermantown seeks injunction after Forest Hill house party
Germantown went to court to try and prevent a future large, ticketed party at a residence near Forest Hill Elementary School. Homeowner Tyisha Jones, who goes by Michele, said turning her home into an event venue “happened on its own.”
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Suburbs Germantown, Collierville leaders discuss suburbs’ growth, challenges
Jason Huisman, Germantown’s city administrator, and Molly Mehner, the town administrator in Collierville, each followed men with unusually long careers.
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Elections Clift to succeed father as Germantown judge
Rhea Clift will succeed her father, Raymond Clift Jr., as Germantown municipal judge. In Bartlett, Municipal Judge Dan Brown ran unopposed to serve another term on the the suburb’s Division 2 bench.
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Elections Wanda Gibbs seeks reelection to Collierville school board
Wanda Gibbs was appointed to the Collierville Board of Education in 2019. She pulled a petition Wednesday for her second four-year term.
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Elections Collierville’s November elections could go into December runoffs
Three candidates have already pulled petitions to run for Collierville mayor while three others are planning to run for the seat being vacated by Alderman John Worley.
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GermantownGermantown party house goes on market
Hours after Germantown took legal action against a homeowner, the house was listed for sale at $1.6 million.
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Millington New Millington city manager has passion, vision for hometown
At age 20, Frankie Dakin became a Millington alderman in 2012. Now he takes the reins as Millington city manager, after working for Shelby County government.
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Millington Road to be named for Millington’s retiring city manager
A portion of state route 14 will be named in honor and recognition of Ed Haley.
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Elections Nick Robbins to seek Collierville alderman office
The 42-year-old owner of a local construction company said he wants to run due to “a perceived age gap on the board.”
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GermantownChipotle considers former Back Yard Burgers site
Chipotle received a unanimous endorsement for its final site plan from the Germantown Planning Commission on Tuesday. The Design Review Commission and Board of Mayor and Aldermen must still approve the plans.
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Collierville Byhalia Road signal project could impact back-to-school traffic
Collierville officials didn’t plan for the project south of Tenn. 385 near Collierville Road to coincide with the first week of school.
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GermantownGermantown Schools starts a new year, a decade after christening
In some ways, Germantown’s first day of school was just like any other year. But this year also marks 10 years for the municipal school districts.
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ColliervilleCollierville superintendent welcomes students back from summer
It’s not Russell Dyer’s first day at Collierville Schools, but Thursday was his first time to welcome students back from summer break as the superintendent of the suburban district.
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Elections Elizabeth Parr to seek Collierville alderman seat
Parr is banker, and her family has a long history in Collierville. She wants to serve the suburb by seeking elected office.
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