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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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Germantown celebrated its new award-winning water tower on Monday. Water from the eastern tower has been running to faucets throughout the city for about three weeks.
Since Houston won the heated rivalry with Collierville last year, the trophy is sitting in its field house. Whether they keep it will depend on Friday night’s result.
Legislators will consider allowing a referendum on the 2026 ballot requiring full-time attention to the duties of Germantown’s mayoral office.
“In order to see this design at its full potential, you have to completely let go of common sense,” artist Madison Montgomery said in a written explanation of her work.
The first step in a lengthy process of changing the mayor’s duties, requiring full-time attention, is scheduled for Monday.
Judge Rhea Clift has been the judge for about a month, but her path to the role is similar to her father’s — the man she was named after.
The budget amendment also added several positions.
Shelby Couty’s lone Carrabba’s faced Collierville’s Beer Board Tuesday after it was caught during a routine check by the Tennessee Alcoholic Commission in July.
“Jeff (Abeln) was a loving husband, proud father and a loyal friend to many. We are all better because of his influence,” said Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane.
Collierville Board of Education Chairman Wright Cox is unopposed in the Nov. 5 election. He’s served on the school board since the district’s inception.
The changes come after large pay parties at residences — two this year on Forest Hill-Irene Road and one last year in the Oakleigh neighborhood.
The city’s Planning Commission will begin its review Tuesday night to tighten the ordinance putting more restrictions on such gatherings.
Vicki Gandee is facing Andy Ellis for the school board seat. It’s the only contested Germantown-specific race on the Nov. 5 ballot.
But that doesn’t mean rezoning won’t ever happen ever; it’s just not happening on the previous anticipated timeline.
Two years ago, Will Drennan died saving a child from drowning when rushing waters overtook him in Riverdale Park. Now, his son remembers his father as a superhero.
The age limitations are legally allowed, according to town attorney Nathan Bicks.
Neighborhoods like the one planned are attractive for those nearing or at retirement.
John and Joel Porter’s new townhome development on Houston Levee is slightly different than what was originally approved two decades ago.
A lot of the food in the West — elk, bison, fresh fish and other dishes — aren’t frequently found in Shelby County. The developer Spence Ray said he wanted to replicate that experience as best he could.
While searching the suspect’s Neshoba North home, marijuana plants and items to manufacture and sell it were found.
Heavy rain, gusty winds in Memphis lead to a short day for students.
The new Mexican restaurant will be located in the space of the former Mesquite Chop House in Germantown.
The restaurant will be built on the former Back Yard Burgers site on West Street.
Alderman John Stamps is facing a challenge from Jason Lederfine, an army veteran. Stamps is seeking his third four-year term.
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