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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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The Iris Orchestra is the most frequent group utilizing GPAC.
Germantown appointed Mary Anne Gibson its vice mayor Wednesday night in a special called meeting.
Collierville’s town administrator is retiring eventually, but not in the immediate future.
Patrick Lawton’s last day in the office is Friday, Dec. 17. After 33 years as Germantown’s city administrator, he is retiring.
Mark Carter, the former Germantown EMS chief, will lead Collierville’s new ambulance service that launches July 1.
Shelby County Health Department Director Michelle Taylor said the holidays could be to blame.
Germantown and Collierville have among the top ACT scores in Tennessee.
Angela Griffith will serve as chair of the Germantown Municipal School District Board of Education in 2022. It’s her first time serving in the role.
“It was very important for (the board) to show appreciation for our folks in what has been a very difficult year,” Superintendent Gary Lilly said.
The developer purchased two vacant parcels in the Forest Hill Heights area — a mixed-use zoning site near a planned sportsplex by the suburb.
Renaissance has designed several shopping centers in Collierville, plus Fire Station No. 5 and the Fire Administration Building on Peterson Lake Road.
The board took its first action toward building a new water tower on the eastern side of town. The board also considered raising utility fees.
Jason Huisman takes over for Patrick Lawton, whose last day in the office is Friday, Dec. 17.
Collierville Schools is looking to secure its superintendent through 2026. The board is also reviewing bonuses for staff.
Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district could move from required face coverings to masks being “highly recommended.”
Germantown residents are conserving water, but that comes with a cost to the suburb’s customers. The city’s aldermen will review increased rates Monday.
Jill Church will succeed Joyce Keohane, who retired during the summer as special education director.
Viridian development was to include 266-unit complex.
The former Germantown Country Club site is getting closer to becoming a residential community. The Germantown Planning Commission recommended the project, Glasgow, proceed in three phases instead of seven under an amended outline plan.
Perkins, who served in county government for more than two decades, died over the weekend.
Kohesian has sold its concept and the restaurant’s last day is Friday. Spence Ray is hopeful about the direction of the development. Maggie Louise Bridal appears set to open in a prominent space on the site.
Santa has a very serious job, and Rick Jamison understands that.
Due to close scores, the Tennessee Department of Education honored two top principals this year.
Longtime Collierville residents are taking the keys to Square Beans Coffee Co. The new owners have local experience in hospitality.
One street in Collierville wanted to provide an experience for the community. The effort has been a unifying one and brought more happiness to people than they could have imagined.