Collierville High parents want students to return
Debate continues on when Collierville High students should return to more time in the classroom as the district weighs safety with best learning experience.
Abigail Warren
Reporter
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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January 2021
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Business Lenox Gardens in Collierville moves forward
“This has been a project that has been somewhat difficult to develop, but we have persisted,” developer says.
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Metro Coronavirus cases in Shelby County exceed 80,000
The health department reported five additional deaths among people who tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 1,187 people in Shelby County have died who had the virus. The number of Tennesseans who tested positive and died is 8,859.
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Education Collierville High School to continue hybrid learning plan
Collierville Schools released learning plans for students on Friday.
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Metro TNReady requirements concern suburban superintendents
The governor and education commissioner have touted districts won’t be penalized based on test results. However, that’s only if 80% of students take the exam. Superintendents are concerned as so much uncertainty surrounds the requirements.
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Metro COVID-19 vaccination site planned for Germantown
The new site will be the first in Shelby County outside of Memphis.
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Business AutoZone’s Germantown location moving
AutoZone in Germantown is moving from its current location near Kroger on Farmington Boulevard to a larger spot on Poplar Avenue.
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Suburbs Germantown to review firm for parkland tests
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review another step in acquiring 44 acres for a sports complex.
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Business Germantown, Collierville see strong gains in 2020 home sales despite pandemic
Suburban real estate remained strong in the pandemic as prices increased in the seller’s market. Germantown and Collierville saw a large increase in the percentage of homes sold.
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Metro Shelby County reports 497 new cases of COVID-19
The total number of cases since early March now totals 77,566.
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Suburbs Collierville to reopen town buildings, library
Collierville will reopen its town building Tuesday. The buildings closed in December as part of the Safer at Home order.
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Suburbs Houston High vice principal taking on new district role
Missy Abel is taking on a new role with Germantown Municipal School District.
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Education Germantown school leaders identify legislative wishes
Germantown Municipal School District laid out a wish list as part of its efforts advocate for state laws that best serve students.
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Metro Kelsey appointed to chair state Senate’s education committee
Kelsey, who represents Germantown, Cordova and East Memphis. will serve as chairman of the senate education committee.
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Business Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken picks Germantown location
The deal for the 3,000-square-foot space was signed shortly before Christmas.
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Suburbs Collierville selects Fraser to continue as vice mayor
The alderwoman will serve as the town’s vice mayor. She has held the role consistently since 2013.
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SuburbsGermantown endorses resolution ‘preserving our democracy’
Germantown officials approved a resolution Monday night regarding the chaos at the U.S. Capitol last week, seeking unity in the country.
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Business Collierville Planning Commissioners discourage convenience store, favor Lenox
A proposed second convenience store at Byhalia Commons has faced resistance from the town’s Planning Commission.
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Metro Bill clarifies authority over schools’ emergency operations
State representatives from Shelby County want to clarify that authority for school operations lies with local district’s elected leaders.
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Coronavirus Shelby County COVID-19 positivity rate is 14.8%
Shelby County Health Department reported 639 new cases from more than 4,300 tests. Eight deaths were reported, bringing the total to 1,024.
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Suburbs Germantown leaders discuss budget, bluebirds and vaccines
Germantown hosted a seven-hour vision session Saturday in which it discussed the budget, bluebirds and vaccines.
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Education Germantown to fund $5 million for Houston Middle addition
The city of Germantown will fulfill its $5 million commitment so the suburb’s school district can move forward with an $8 million addition to Houston Middle School.
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Germantown Germantown Board of Education gets first look at Houston Middle addition
School Board members got a first look at renderings and plans for Houston Middle School in its Tuesday night work session.
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Suburbs Neighbors see Germantown Country Club drainage, traffic impacts
Residents got to hear plans to accommodate drainage and increased traffic as part of Germantown Country Club’s plans Thursday evening. The plans will soon be submitted to the city.
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Business Piper’s Grove ‘Spanish mansion’ to subdivide into seven lots
Seven homes will soon occupy homes on Cordes and Dogwood. Piper’s Grove has already received city approval on land in Germantown that once held the “Spanish mansion.”
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