Germantown ends search for finance director, promotes budget analyst
Germantown has named Adrienne Royals the next leader of financial services. Royals' promotion ends the city's 18-month search for a finance director.
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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July 2019
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Germantown Helping Hearts asks faith community to assist families in flood rebuilding
Germantown HELPS is asking church congregations to partner with homeowners affected by June 7 flooding. Despite the damage caused by it, the flooding did not meet the threshold necessary for residents to receive FEMA assistance.
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Collierville Collierville considering annexation of 112 acres in reserve area
Collierville wants to annex 111 acres from its reserve area by the end of the month. The annexation results from requests by residents, some of whom are excited about the future for their area.
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Germantown Pop-up beer garden returns to Saddle Creek
Germantown's award-winning beer garden opens Thursday. Tony Westmoreland will be a part of this year's experience. The event will run through the end of September.
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Germantown Court dismisses Watermark at Germantown complaint
One of the four proposed developments excluded from Germantown's moratorium on apartment construction won't be building in the city after a chancery court judge dismissed the developer's case Tuesday.
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Collierville Collierville honors Aitken as he begins retirement
A retirement party Sunday at Collierville High School honored longtime educator John Aitken, who has retired after 39 years in education. The community gathered to celebrate his career and thank him for his service.
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Germantown Millennium Companies to purchase Germantown Country Club
Millennium Companies expects to buy the 180-acre former Germantown Country Club site after the city of Germantown's bid failed. The Arizona-based company specializes in repurposing golf courses.
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June 2019
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Germantown Germantown aldermen to discuss apartment growth as moratorium ends
With Germantown's apartment moratorium set to expire July 8, city leaders are planning a work session with aldermen to discuss the next steps.
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Collierville Collierville praises Aitken with strong final review
Retiring Collierville Schools Superintendent John Aitken received high marks in his final superintendent report, approved unanimously by school board members this week.
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Kelsey asks governor for Germantown flood relief funds
State Sen. Brian Kelsey has asked Gov. Bill Lee to declare flooding in Germantown a disaster so the suburb can receive flood-relief funding.
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Germantown Germantown approves $182.9 million budget
Germantown aldermen have approved a $182.9 million budget for the coming fiscal year. The final version was approved with several amendments.
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Germantown Germantown Country Club neighbors disappointed city’s bid was not chosen
Residents near the former Germantown Country Club property worry about the future of the site after the city announced its $2.49 million bid was unsuccessful. The successful bidder has not been identified.
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Germantown Houston High wants to acquire park’s softball field
Houston High is looking to acquire land at Houston Levee Park for softball fields. Germantown aldermen never voted on an agreement the district voted on in March.
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Germantown City will not acquire Germantown Country Club
Germantown officials were notified Friday that the city was not the successful bidder to purchase the golf course and associated amenities at Germantown Country Club.
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Germantown Germantown uncertain of country club days before final budget vote
Germantown wants to buy the 180-acre Germantown Country Club. However, more than two weeks after bids closed, the city is unsure of its status as a potential buyer.
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Collierville Collierville files complaint over landfill concerns
Collierville has taken legal action due to the smell, noise and safety concerns created by the Frank Road landfill. The town hopes a judge will issue an order to eliminate the problems.
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Collierville Incoming Collierville superintendent follows education ‘calling’
Gary Lilly, the new superintendent of Collierville Schools, is excited to continue following his education “calling” in Collierville. He wants to listen and learn during his first year as the district’s leader.
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Public Safety Vigil seeks change and healing in aftermath of Webber shooting
A vigil held Sunday in the wake of Brandon Webber's death remembered the father, son and friend. The event also called for healing and mending a broken relationship with Memphis Police.
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Germantown Germantown reviewing office and retail for former proposed Chick-fil-A site
Germantown's Planning Commission is reviewing a rezoning request that would bring office and retail to the north side of Poplar near Forest Hill-Irene rather than a Chick-fil-A.
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Germantown Germantown approves disaster declaration and aims to earn funds
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a disaster declaration in a special called meeting Friday, clearing the way for possible flood relief funds.
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Collierville Collierville approves superintendent contract for Gary Lilly
Collierville’s Board of Education has unanimously approved a contract for Gary Lilly to be the next superintendent of the suburban district.
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Metro Germantown to consider disaster declaration during special session Friday
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special called meeting at 8 a.m. Friday to consider a disaster declaration as the result of flooding last week.
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Food News The Bagel reopening and ‘re-established’ in East Memphis
New owners Scott and Rebecca Sorin are re-establishing The Bagel in East Memphis. The restaurant is scheduled to open June 19.
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Germantown Residents bring flooding concerns to Germantown aldermen
A flood of Germantown residents affected by heavy rain late last week appeared before aldermen Monday night, many of them saying a lack of city action made problems worse.
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Germantown Germantown delays consideration of Dogwood Elementary cell tower
The construction timeline for a controversial cell tower is uncertain since officials withdrew the item from Tuesday night's Planning Commission agenda.
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