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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.

Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Sat, 2 May 2026 15:15:49 -0500

Nearly 33,000 people are registered to vote in Germantown, but only 3,513 have voted, according to the Shelby County Election Commission.

$15 Deal: Kat's Sourdough's lox bagel

gedriver25@gmail.com (Gracie Driver) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:26:06 -0500

Kat’s Sourdough and Juice Bar owner Kat Alaina started her flour-based career as a gluten-sensitive mom who needed a bit of extra cash for her four kids’ Christmas presents.

Houston strikes twice late to salvage draw with rival Collierville

jvarlas@dailymemphian.com (John Varlas) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:02 -0500

The results means the Dragons will be the No. 1 seed for the district tournament — but they were by no means happy about it.

Bailey: Germantown's debate on full-time mayor heats up

cbailey@dailymemphian.com (Clay Bailey) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:32:17 -0500

With early voting starting this week, the lobbying for Germantown voters to decide if they want to go the full-time mayor’s route has increased.

McCreery: Germantown deserves full-time leadership

editors@dailymemphian.com (Jon McCreery) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:08 -0500

“We need to change our form of government. We need to ensure our city has the full-time leadership needed to meet the demands of today and the expectations of the future.”

Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:36:01 -0500

Singer-songwriter and bassist Mark Edgar Stuart opens the spring series on May 7.

Burlington looking at Germantown location

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:51:17 -0500

Burlington is looking to fill an empty retail space in Germantown. It would be the brand’s sixth store in Shelby County.

GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:18:09 -0500

The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.