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.
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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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The Planning Commission denied a rezoning request that Tuesday would bring a second Chick-fil-A to Germantown.
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