Glasgow subdivision plan clears Germantown design panel
Germantown’s Design Review Commission looked at architecture and a tree plan for the former Germantown Country Club. Developer Spence Ray proposes 366 homes.
Topic: Germantown
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February 2022
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Boyle submits revised Viridian plan to Germantown
After an 18-month apartment moratorium, Boyle Investment Co. revised its plan for Viridian and resubmitted the project to Germantown. The project is one of the first in the Forest Hill Heights area.
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Germantown restructures administration, but no layoffs planned
In an effort to “spread the load out a little bit,” City Administrator Jason Huisman promoted two department heads recently as part of restructuring.
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Germantown to change tree mitigation policy
Germantown is making some adjustments to its tree policy and designating the mitigation review to the Planning Commission.
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Germantown offering online learning academy statewide
Germantown Municipal School District is offering its online academy to students across Tennessee in the fall. About 85 students attended Germantown Online Academy of Learning in its first year.
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Brian Kelsey could face challenger in August primary
The indicted state senator is seeking reelection but is expected to face opposition as he tries to retain his seat for District 31.
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Increasing home sales add to suburbs’ growth
Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.
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Germantown, Bartlett issue emergency declarations over ice, power outages
Germantown and Bartlett issued emergency declarations Friday. Other suburban mayors are not issuing declarations at this time.
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Germantown plans new 911 call center
Shelby County is providing funds for a new emergency call center building for the suburb.
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Germantown Planning Commission OKs Glasgow conservation plan
The commission reviewed a plan for 28 acres of Glasgow. The conservation area is on the northern portion of the former Germantown Country Club.
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January 2022
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Germantown passes Glasgow development amendment
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to grant developer Spence Ray’s request for revisions to his proposal for Glasgow, the planned development on the former Germantown Country Club site.
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Germantown Municipal School District drops mask requirement
The board instituted a mask mandate on Dec. 31 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases following the holidays and unknowns related to the Omicron variant.
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LENA program aims to boost young brain development
The University of Memphis and Germantown Community Library are teaming up to set the community’s youngest residents on a path to success.
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Huisman’s path home started with Ole Miss baseball, took short stop in minors
Jason Huisman was on a path for success in professional baseball, but a phone call in 2010 changed the trajectory of his career.
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Germantown makes it official: Huisman named city administrator
Germantown leaders officially confirmed Jason Huisman as the suburb’s city administrator Monday evening. He replaces longtime leader Patrick Lawton.
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Legislature to tackle Germantown namesake schools
State Rep. Mark White confirmed he’ll file another bill in the upcoming legislative session that could determine who controls Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle School and Germantown High. The bill could also affect Lucy Elementary in Millington.
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Germantown district to require masks in schools
The Germantown Municipal School District will require students to wear face coverings when they return to class Tuesday.
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December 2021
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Germantown district considers tuition for transfers
Germantown Municipal School District mulls tuition for Shelby County children who don’t live in the suburb. The district already charges Tennesseans who live outside Shelby County $4,736 per year, and those outside of Tennessee pay $9,733.
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Iris Orchestra to suspend operations after spring
The Iris Orchestra is the most frequent group utilizing GPAC.
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Germantown city administrator retires after 33 years of service
Patrick Lawton’s last day in the office is Friday, Dec. 17. After 33 years as Germantown’s city administrator, he is retiring.
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Germantown, Collierville among state’s top ACT performers
Germantown and Collierville have among the top ACT scores in Tennessee.
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Boyle acquires 55 acres in Germantown
The developer purchased two vacant parcels in the Forest Hill Heights area — a mixed-use zoning site near a planned sportsplex by the suburb.
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Germantown’s new water tower, board pay bump move forward
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.
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Germantown names interim city administrator
Jason Huisman takes over for Patrick Lawton, whose last day in the office is Friday, Dec. 17.
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Germantown changes stance on masking
Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district could move from required face coverings to masks being “highly recommended.”
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