Family Resource Center helps Collierville meet ‘whole child’ needs
Collierville is looking at how to better serve students and families. The Family Resource Center and its new leader are helping meet physical, social and emotional needs.
Abigail Warren
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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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GermantownGermantown mixed-use projects pivot to post-pandemic plans
Several mixed-use projects in Germantown are looking forward more than a year after the start of the pandemic.
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Germantown Legislation regarding the 3Gs will not go to Senate floor
Legislation impacting ownership and operation of Germantown’s legacy schools is on hold. It may be reconsidered in the 2022 legislative session.
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Germantown Carrefour at The Gateway revised outline plan approved
Germantown aldermen approved Carrefour at the Gateway's revised outline plan Monday night. The mixed-use deelopment will include retail, office, residential and hotel components.
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GermantownCountry Club developers submit slightly smaller plan to Germantown
Developers of the Germantown Country Club submitted a plan to Germantown that is slightly smaller than the one previously discussed.
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Education Germantown district considers opening a virtual school
GMSD’s board voted for the administration to proceed with an application for a standalone virtual school.
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Real Estate Poplar rezoning moves to third reading
The board will take final action on David Skinner’s property rezoning request at Poplar and Forest Hill-Irene during its April 26 meeting.
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GermantownGermantown aldermen to review guidelines for public art
Germantown will review its Public Arts Master Plan and host a public hearing regarding the rezoning of the David Skinner property in its virtual meeting Monday.
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GermantownBill affecting 3Gs heads to House floor, chased by Kelsey amendment
The House is scheduled to hear legislation related to Germantown’s namesake schools Monday, but language affecting the 3Gs won’t be part of it.
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Shelby County Bill directed at transferring 3Gs advances in Senate Education Committee
A bill regarding the three Germantown namesake schools that appeared dead when it failed in the state Senate education committee Wednesday, got new life after Sen. Brian Kelsey amended the measure.
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GermantownPlanning Commission OKs Houston High softball plans
Germantown’s Planning Commission encouraged approval of a softball facility for the Houston Mustangs. The site plan will move to the suburb’s Design Review Commission.
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Germantown Lovesac opening first area showroom in Germantown
Lovesac will open its first Mid-South showroom at Shops of Saddle Creek South in Germantown later this month.
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EducationCollierville High adds security measure: Student IDs
Collierville Schools is adding a layer of protection at its high school this week. Students will be given badges and asked to wear them during the school day.
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Visual Arts Germantown artist wins high honors previously fit for a King
One Germantown resident has won a prestigious national award for her watercolor portfolio.
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Education Collierville Virtual Academy application headed for state review
Collierville is moving forward in hopes to open the district’s 10th school, Collierville Virtual Academy. The board approved the application, and the district submitted it to the state.
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EducationLegislation affecting 3Gs hands work to school boards
Germantown supports a bill that would force the suburban school district and Shelby County Schools to work together. GMSD has remained quiet since the announcement was made.
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Germantown Hot air balloon festival in Collierville planned for Father’s Day weekend
Bluff City Balloons has announced plans for its first Bluff City Balloon Jamboree.
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Collierville Slim Chickens opening in Collierville
Slim Chickens opens Monday in Collierville. This is the second franchise in the Memphis area, and Davis, Hull & Rowden have plans for more.
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Spirit of Memphis Ministry delivers on ‘let nothing be wasted’ premise
Resource Redistribution Ministry has helped limit waste by stocking food pantries the past five years. The last couple years the ministry has distributed more than $1.7 million worth of food that would otherwise go to waste.
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EducationProposed legislation could bring 3G schools under Germantown school district
Palazzolo said legislators are considering a bill that would not allow a school from one district to operate inside the boundaries of another.
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Visual Arts Public art plans include water tower makeover
The Public Art Commission has several projects planned this year, including a new design for one of Germantown’s existing water towers.
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Germantown Eastern bluebird named official Germantown bird
In a resolution, the feathered creature was recognized as a worldwide “symbol of happiness and hope.”
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State Government Pro-Family Building Act to help with fertility coverage receives positive recommendation
The Tennessee Pro-Family Building Act, which would help provide infertility coverage, received a positive recommendation from the Council of Pensions and Insurance on Monday afternoon.
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Germantown Flooded Germantown residents disappointed by reappraisal rise
While many are surprised by their reappraisal, some Germantown residents feel the assessor’s office did not keep its promise after the 2019 flood.
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Germantown Germantown to consider adopting city bird
Germantown aldermen will consider designating the eastern bluebird as the suburb’s official bird during its Monday meeting.
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