Planning Commission denies rezoning that would allow for second Germantown Chick-fil-A
The Planning Commission denied a rezoning request that Tuesday would bring a second Chick-fil-A to Germantown.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a May 2018 graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and has covered Germantown since May 2018.
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February 2019
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Suburbs State report: Collierville Schools disproportionately disciplined black students with disabilities
The state flagged Collierville for disproportionately disciplining students with disabilities based on race. Collierville has appealed the decision. The state will not take action until after the appeal is reviewed.
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Germantown Germantown strives to nurture students’ emotional well-being
Germantown Municipal School District includes social and emotional learning as part of its curriculum. As the district heads into its sixth year, leaders want to continue to improve on the district's foundation.
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January 2019
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Suburbs Massey asks for stricter moratorium as ‘vested property rights’ are questioned
Alderman Dean Massey wants to tighten the last five months of Germantown's apartment moratorium. This stance comes after Germantown said developers did not have vested property rights.
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Germantown Germantown denies it rejected apartment development illegally
Germantown leaders say in a chancery court filing that they acted properly in rejecting a developer's bid to build apartments in the Forest Hill Heights area of the city.
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Collierville Collierville sets guidelines for use of Town Hall
Collierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a policy Monday evening that set guidelines for the use of Town Hall after an ethics complaint was filed in December.
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Germantown Motion seeks provisional ballot review in Germantown mayoral election
John Barzizza, former Germantown alderman and mayoral candidate, has filed a motion to review provisional and absentee paper ballots cast in the 2018 Germantown mayoral race.
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Collierville Collierville Schools accepting fewer transfers for 2019-20 academic year
The Collierville school system will accept fewer transfer students for the 2019-20 academic year.
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Germantown Collierville Commissary owner feeds federal workers, prepares for opening
The owner of Germantown and Collierville Commissary fed federal workers affected by the government shutdown while planning for the opening of the Collierville location next month.
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Business Rezoning request would bring second Chick-fil-A to Germantown
Chick-fil-A is looking to build another Chick-fil-A in Germantown, according to the land owner. David Skinner is asking the city to rezone his property to commercial use.
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City of Memphis Rev. Earle Fisher encourages Mississippi Boulevard members to ‘get up, pick up your mat and walk’
Rev. Earle Fisher spoke to Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church the day before Martin Luther King Day. He encouraged the congregation to continue to strive for racial equality.
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Germantown Wimpy’s Burgers and Fries to open Germantown location
Wimpy's Burgers and Fries will open its third area location this spring. Jacob Crafton's burger joint will open at Shops of Forest Hill.
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Germantown Germantown school district will not enforce tuition for non-residents in 2019-20
The Germantown Municipal School District was scheduled to vote on nonresident transfers paying tuition. Instead, they tabled the vote until September.
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Collierville Collierville appoints Lee Ann Pafford Dobson as municipal court judge
Collierville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen chose Lee Ann Pafford Dobson as its next municipal court judge. Dobson was appointed by the board after William Craig Hall died.
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Education Germantown Municipal Schools to charge tuition for non-resident transfers
Germantown Municipal School District is further revising its transfer policy for nonresidents. The new policy would enforce tuition for students who wish to attend GMSD and live outside Germantown.
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Business JOANN Fabrics and Crafts to open at Shops of Forest Hill
National retailer JOANN Fabric and Crafts is opening in the Shops of Forest Hill. The store is opening adjacent to Sprouts Farmers Market and hopes to be in operation this fall.
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Suburbs Germantown Planning Commission approves Houston High improvements
A more than $4 million investment will bring a fieldhouse and other improvements to Houston High School as part of a project that won a key approval from the Germantown Planning Commission Tuesday night.
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Suburbs Palazzolo: Germantown will consider buying golf course site set to close next month
The City of Germantown is considering purchasing the Germantown Country Club, which announced last week it will close in February.
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Suburbs Nearly 14 acres of the Arthur property in Germantown could be sold in July tax sale
Nearly 14 acres once destined for part of Germantown Town Center could be sold in a tax sale July 30 to satisfy delinquent back taxes on the property.
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Business The Exercise Coach bringing workout technology to Germantown
The Exercise Coach opened Monday. It is the first of its kind in the Memphis area, but Luke Eickmeier hopes to open more locations.
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Suburbs Germantown Country Club to close in February
After nearly 50 years in operation, Germantown Country Club will close in February.
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December 2018
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Suburbs Collierville looks to define town property uses following ethics complaint
An ethics complaint filed over the use of Collierville Town Hall as a shelter for political candidates has led officials to consider new rules regarding town property.
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Suburbs Germantown leader’s ‘purpose’ in special education earns honor
Germantown Municipal School District's executive director of Exceptional Student Education has earned state honors for her achievements in special education. She sees her role in special education as accomplishing her "purpose."
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Suburbs Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen hopes to ‘streamline’ its 2019 meetings
With meetings this year lasting nearly two hours, the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen hopes to shorten its meetings in 2019 by reducing the amount of time alderman are allowed to speak.
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Germantown Germantown Board of Education expands anti-bullying efforts to include mental health
Germantown Municipal School District is focusing efforts on its bullying task force while also addressing the emotional needs of its students.
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