Permit filed for Houston Middle expansion
The addition is designed to help address the district’s current capacity needs and provide a secured entrance.
Topic: Germantown
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June 2021
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Property owner sues after Germantown rejects rezoning request
David Skinner sues Germantown and its Planning Commission after they denied a request to rezone his property.
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No officers charged in 2020 Germantown police shooting
“For reasons still under investigation, three officers fired at the man, fatally wounding him,” the TBI said in a press release. The victim had multiple firearms, the release said, and would not drop them.
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Germantown assistant fire chief to lead Gallatin department
Germantown Assistant Chief Jeff Beaman will be the next leader of the Gallatin Fire Department. He is retiring from Germantown after 31 years.
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Germantown resurrects Fireworks Extravaganza for July 4th
Germantown will hold its fireworks show on July 4. The event was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic.
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Germantown reviews peewee fields, moves budget to final reading
The final reading for Germantown’s budget is scheduled for June 28. The board also approved taking the first step toward acquiring soccer fields for the city’s youngest athletes.
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Germantown earmarks federal funds for infrastructure
Germantown is expecting about $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The money will be invested in infrastructure, with the majority going towards drainage.
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Germantown eyes additional 2 acres near desired parkland
If acquired, the land would likely be transformed into fields for the suburb’s youngest soccer teams.
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Germantown receives approval for virtual school
The Germantown Municipal School District will offer online learning for students who want to continue learning remotely.
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Germantown Board of Education discusses adding student to board
The Germantown Board of Education discussed adding a student board member to its body in an advisory capacity. It also approved a new grading scale.
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Germantown school leaders reviewing grading scale change
If adopted Tuesday, the change may help Germantown Municipal School District students compete for scholarships. Board member Brian Curry noted that a student earning a 92 might have about a 3 for a grade point average in Germantown. In other districts, it would be a 4.
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Tax assessor’s response disappoints Germantown flood victims
Germantown property owners whose houses were damaged by a 2019 flood say the Shelby County Assessor promised to meet with them to discuss how their homes’ values increased despite the destruction. But Melvin Burgess’ representatives say no such gathering will occur.
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Germantown Charity Horse Show returns after pandemic
The horse show in Germantown is a treasured tradition for many generations. The 72nd show will take off Tuesday after a one year pause.
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Flooded Germantown homeowners got no promises, assessor says
The Shelby County tax assessor said on “Behind The Headlines” that Germantown homes reflect an increase in values in this year’s reappraisal despite 2019 flooding in some parts of the city. He also discussed a change in the valuation of commercial property and his call for a reappraisal every other year.
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Remembering and honoring ‘those who paid all’
While some events looked different, many people took time on Memorial Day to remember those who died for the sake of freedom.
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Whitehaven, Germantown COVID vaccination sites to close at end of month
City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen said the city and county are going door-to-door to increase vaccine uptake in Shelby County.
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Commission favors redevelopment of former country club
Germantown’s Planning Commission favored an outline plan for the former country club property Tuesday evening.
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May 2021
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Verizon installing 5G technology in Germantown
More small cell technology is being seen throughout Germantown. While Verizon has submitted more than 100 requests to the suburb, the technology is supposed to help all cellular users.
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Groovin’ and Grillin’ returns to Germantown
Groovin’ and Grillin’ events are returning to Germantown as part of the city’s summer concert series. While movies will not return this year, hot dogs, hamburgers and music will be available.
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Houston High softball complex, water tower move forward
Germantown’s Design Review Commission moved the new water tower and Houston High’s softball complex forward Tuesday.
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Country Club development moves toward formal review
Glasgow, the redevelopment of the former Germantown Country Club, is moving ahead and will receive a formal recommendation from the Planning Commission in June.
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Germantown City Hall reopens
Germantown City Hall had closed more than a year ago due to the pandemic and many employees worked remotely.
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Germantown Plaza gains men’s grooming services, loses Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness will not move into the former Bed Bath & Beyond space in Germantown Plaza. However, a men’s hair shop will open on the north side of the property soon.
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Planet Fitness moving into Bed Bath & Beyond’s space
Bed Bath & Beyond is closing its Germantown store. This fall Planet Fitness will begin building out the space to open a gym in Germantown Plaza.
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Germantown school budget moving through approvals
Germantown’s Board of Education will take a second look at its $74.2 million budget Monday. The budget will be rolled into the suburb’s overall $194.5 million budget.
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