Germantown Festival celebrates rich tradition this weekend
The 48th annual Germantown Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday. The festival usually attracts 50,000 and 60,000 visitors.
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.
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ColliervilleCollierville Planning Commission uneasy with Quinn Ridge project, fails to endorse it
The proposed Quinn Ridge development failed to gain approval from the Collierville Planning Commission Thursday night. Commissioners said the project did not fit the rural area.
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Suburbs Germantown closing road in Poplar Estates neighborhood temporarily for repair
Residents near Poplar Estates in Germantown who use Neshoba Road should be aware of a detour next week. Germantown Public Works is repairing a roadway failure.
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Collierville Kevin Vaughan to resign from Collierville Board of Education
Kevin Vaughan, vice chairman of the Collierville School Board and a member of the state House, will resign from the school board at the end of the year. Vaughan said the decision is because he increased legislative responsibilities.
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Collierville Hot air balloon festival coming to Collierville
A hot air balloon festival is planned for next June in Collierville, and organizers are hoping it will become a signature event for the town.
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Germantown The Container Store set for Saturday opening in Germantown
The Container Store will open in Germantown Sept. 14. Like its neighbor Trader Joe's, the store is unique to the Memphis market.
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City of Memphis Candidates to address MICAH gathering Sunday
Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope will host its second public meeting on Sunday. Memphis candidates were invited to attend and MICAH task force leaders will provide updates on equity efforts.
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Elections Candidates address MICAH session on inequality
Hundreds of people and more than 30 city candidates on the Oct. 3 ballot attended a Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope meeting Sunday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Westwood.
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Education Suburban schools’ graduation rates improve in 2018-19
Tennessee recorded it highest graduation rate to date for the 2018-19 year. Shelby County's suburban districts also saw improvement in their graduation rates.
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Metro The Container Store donating $12,300 to Le Bonheur
The Container store raised $12,300 for Le Bohneur Children's Hospital during its opening weekend.
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Germantown Germantown alderman considering censure request
Germantown Alderman Rocky Janda is considering asking the city to censure Alderman Dean Massey over Massey's refusal to take cyber security training.
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Metro Court dismisses lawsuit over Germantown mayoral votes
A lawsuit filed by John Barzizza, a Germantown mayoral candidate, was dismissed Friday following insufficient evidence to overturn election results.
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Metro Highpoint Church names new pastor
Highpoint Church has named Wil Franco as its next lead pastor. The announcement comes more than a year after Chris Conlee resigned.
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GermantownPower outages, flooding create infrastructure concerns for Germantown residents
Frequent power outages and flooding issues this summer have caused Germantown residents concern about the city's infrastructure. City officials and MLGW say relief for many impacted residents is not part of the current 2019-20 budget.
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Germantown Germantown aldermen vote to censure Massey over cyber security training
Germantown aldermen voted to censure Alderman Dean Massey in a 3-2 vote Monday due to his failure to complete cyber security training.
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Metro Shelby County Schools’ CFO resigning
Shelby County Schools' CFO is resigning this week. Toni Williams will rejoin the district as interim CFO.
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Collierville Defendants respond to Collierville landfill complaint
Multiple defendants in a Chancery Court complaint against a Collierville landfill have filed responses, denying allegations made by the town.
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Germantown Barzizza reviewed mayoral ballots before election case was dismissed
John Barzizza reviewed election materials before a chancellor dismissed the contested Germantown mayoral election lawsuit late last week.
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Collierville Collierville Bible Museum plans for future with $15,000 from county
Shelby County Commission awarded $15,000 to Bible Museum on the Square in Collierville. Commissioners David Bradford and Mick Wright supported the idea. Each commissioner has $200,000 they can award in grants.
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October 2019
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Collierville Hook Point Brewing hopes to become Collierville’s first brewery
Hook Point Brewing Co. is confident it will receive town approval and can open near Collierville’s Town Square in 2020. The facility is on Mt. Pleasant Road.
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Collierville Collierville dispatcher given elite distinction
Collierville dispatcher earns distinction for emergency professionals.
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Collierville Collierville aldermen to begin looking for Vaughan replacement on school board
Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will begin looking in October at potential replacements for departing school board member Kevin Vaughan.
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Metro David Pickler receives national honors for education efforts
David Pickler was given national recognition for his work as an advocate for education.
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Germantown Carrefour at The Gateway submits new plan to Germantown
Carrefour at The Gateway has submitted a revised plan to Germantown for approval. The mixed-use plan includes 320 apartments.
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Collierville Collierville community brings baseball to special needs through Field of Friends
Collierville community partners came together to help put on a special needs baseball league for children and adults.
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