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Two real estate agents vie for open Germantown school board seat

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 04:00:12 -0500

A Republican and an independent candidate are facing off for the GMSD board seat that Angela Griffith is vacating.

Southwind hangs on to defeat Houston and stay unbeaten

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Fri, 4 Sep 2026 23:39:44 -0500

Houston’s late two-point conversion pass was unsuccessful as the No. 1 Jaguars win their 19th straight regular-season game.

Simmons, defense lead Germantown to gritty win at Bartlett

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:02:11 -0500

Germantown quarterback Kobe Simmons threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help the Red Devils bounce back from their week 1 loss to defeat No. 12 Bartlett.

Outages leave Memphis intersections dark, drivers confused

wrogin@dailymemphian.com (Wallis Rogin) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:39:37 -0500

Traffic light outages and blinking signals are creating hazardous driving conditions across Shelby County.

Houston cruises to opening night victory over Germantown

isparks@dailymemphian.com (Ian Sparks) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:43:21 -0500

The Mustangs left no doubt Friday night, bullying the Devils 40-6 in front of a raucous crowd.

The Grove at GPAC announces fall season

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:52 -0500

Salsa, jazz, Southern rock, R&B, Americana and a Beatles tribute show are coming to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.

Three finalists selected for Germantown school board vacancy

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 16:02:37 -0500

Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen will interview three people for the short-term vacancy in the suburb's school board’s Position 2 seat.

November ballot taking shape in suburban general elections

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:47:38 -0500

Although one election is a week away, voters in five of the Memphis suburbs will be choosing their leaders in November.

Germantown mayoral race may be contested

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:29:43 -0500

A former member of the Germantown Fire Department is interested in running for mayor of the suburb.

Germantown to appoint temporary school board member

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:13:31 -0500

The vacancy was created by the resignation of Scotty Hendricks Jr.

Germantown steps up with trail upgrade for runners, walkers, cyclists

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:28:29 -0500

Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently approved a construction contract to replace a closed section of trail near the Greenway’s Beaver Loop area.

Recipe Exchange: Blue Honey Bistro's creamy cheese grits

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:07:07 -0500

Today’s recipe exchange will teach you how to make Blue Honey Bistro’s creamy cheese grits, their red onion and bacon jam, and a dish that includes both of those with a poached egg and fresh herbs.

Goodwin Farms homes project moves forward despite resident pushback

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 08:18:10 -0500

Germantown Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to Goodwin Farms despite several residents speaking in opposition to the development changes.

Incumbents qualify for November suburban election as newcomers emerge

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:23:02 -0500

Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?

Germantown leaders approve $242.5 million budget

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:19:44 -0500

The nearly $242.5 million financial plan was adopted with a sanitation fee increase but a flat property tax rate.

Suburban candidates eager to pull petitions on first day

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:20:16 -0500

Many candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington picked up petitions on Monday, the first available day for the November general election.

The AM/DM podcast: Germantown's horse show rides again

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:17:21 -0500

This year, reporter Abigail Warren took a different tack to covering the horse show and focused on the neighbors.

Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:17:12 -0500

Josh Verma’s quest to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee has come to an end.

Duron Sutton taking over Germantown football program

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:16:29 -0500

Former Ridgeway coach replaces Gene Robinson, who had been at the school since 2020.

Germantown full-time mayor referendum fails

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Wed, 6 May 2026 12:53:54 -0500

“The more they tried to explain it, the worse it got,” said Patrick Lawton, former Germantown city administrator.