‘Uncertain economy’ a challenge in Germantown budget
Germantown’s $201 million budget had a unique set of challenges compared to recent years. Rather than unknown impacts of COVID-19, inflation was a major concern in preparing the financial plan.
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May 2022
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Police chief encourages Germantown to ‘campaign for safer communities’
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis addressed a large crowd at the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, talking about gun violence, juvenile crime and how she saw “(traffic) volume in Atlanta, but Memphis has got mean drivers.”
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Carrefour proposal returns to Germantown under new ownership
Carrefour at the Gateway could move forward with construction later this year. The developers are seeking approval from the Planning Commission in hopes to break ground later this year.
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Under dock and key: Germantown looks to tighten rules for bikes, scooters
Four years ago, bike-share and scooter programs flew into the Memphis area. Now, a proposed ordinance offers regulations for dockless vehicles.
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Germantown Police Department looks to add body cameras
The Germantown Police Department is looking to add body cameras for its officers. The request is part of the suburb’s 2022-23 budget.
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Germantown honors outgoing education foundation leader
Germantown surprised a resident who has invested her time in the suburb’s education community. Robyn Rudisill’s family is preparing to move after she’s spent three decades in local schools.
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April 2022
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Bill affecting Germantown namesake schools heads to governor
Those schools have remained under the operation of Memphis-Shelby County Schools since the municipal districts were formed in 2013.
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Legislation affecting Germantown namesake schools heavily amended by Senate
The Senate made significant revisions to a bill affecting the ownership and operations of four Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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Germantown proposed improvements face supply chain, inflation issues
Germantown’s budget proposes $25 million in improvements, but it comes with challenges related to supply chain.
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Senate passes bill affecting 4 county schools with amendments
A bill adopted by the state Senate regarding four schools in Shelby County suburbs must return to the House for review after a flurry of amendments before Senate passage Tuesday.
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$10 Deal: New Asia’s ‘green menu’ includes 20 dishes under $10
New Asia, long a favorite for authentic Chinese food, also offers a solid lunch special.
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State Senate amends, stalls Germantown namesake schools bill
A bill potentially impacting the ownership and operation of four Memphis-Shelby County Schools received new amendments on the state Senate floor.
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Community still embraces thriving Saddle Creek
As malls struggle, the Germantown lifestyle center near Poplar Avenue continues to draw customers and unique retailers.
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State House passes Germantown namesake schools bill
The state House of Representatives moved on legislation Monday that could transfer three Germantown schools out of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. But, does Germantown want the schools or the property?
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March 2022
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Germantown to develop detailed citywide roadmap
Germantown is working to develop its first true major road plan. The city’s last review of its roadways was in the 1990s.
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Glasgow receives final approval for first 150 homes
Aldermen approved the first 150 homes and amenities for the Glasgow development, the first steps in the plan for the former Germantown Country Club.
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Germantown leaders unanimously reject apartment proposal
Boyle’s proposal for 242 townhomes and row houses was denied by Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday.
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Germantown’s namesake schools: Interpretations of 2013 deal differ
As Germantown and Memphis-Shelby County School leaders debate the ownership and operation of three schools within Germantown city limits, they differ on a 2013 settlement’s role in the matter.
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Bill affecting Germantown namesake schools clears major hurdle
Tennessee’s House of Representatives will likely soon vote on a bill affecting the ownership and operation of Germantown High, Middle and Elementary schools.
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Senate committee passes bill moving ownership of several schools to Germantown
A bill sending ownership and operation of Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle and Germantown High schools from Memphis-Shelby County Schools to Germantown Schools passed the state’s Senate Education Committee Wednesday.
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Education commission member to take on incumbent in Germantown’s Pos. 1
Manjit Kaur will likely challenge Alderman Scott Sanders in Germantown’s November election.
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Race to affect Sunday traffic in Germantown
Germantown Half Marathon and Mayor’s Cup 5K is back after a year hiatus, causing a number of street closures in the northern part of the city.
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New Eats: Uncle Goyo’s offers upscale or taco options at Thornwood
After taking over the Memphis taco-truck scene with TacoNGanas, Greg Diaz’s Germantown-based Uncle Goyo’s brings a different kind of Mexican dining to the area.
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Germantown school enrollment unlikely to grow, study finds
Germantown Municipal Schools District hired a demographer who predicts little growth, which doesn’t help efforts to control Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle School and Germantown High.
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Legislation refiled over Germantown’s namesake schools
Legislation that would transfer ownership of Germantown’s namesake schools from MSCS to the suburb is under consideration again by state lawmakers.
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