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A weekend pool party in Germantown’s Oakleigh subdivision brought a mass of complaints to the suburb’s leaders and a demand that the city thwart such events.
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A weekend pool party in Germantown’s Oakleigh subdivision brought a mass of complaints to the suburb’s leaders and a demand that the city thwart such events.
“Tennessee cities produce 92% of all sales tax revenue generated in the state. However, sales tax revenues returned to cities make up only 20% to 30% of their annual operating revenue.”
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo talked in more specific terms about the Germantown schools transfer on “Behind The Headlines.”
Mike Palazzolo and Mary Anne Gibson win without opposition. There will be no change to Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
With Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division now leaning toward staying the TVA as its power supplier, suburban leaders’ focus shifts to representation on the utility’s board.
Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo is uncontested for his third term as mayor, a stark contrast from the challenge he faced four years ago.
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Two new signs honoring Germantown’s equestrian heritage were unveiled Thursday.
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.
Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson will seek a third term in Germantown.
Jason Huisman was on a path for success in professional baseball, but a phone call in 2010 changed the trajectory of his career.
Patrick Lawton’s last day in the office is Friday, Dec. 17. After 33 years as Germantown’s city administrator, he is retiring.
Legislators hoped Shelby County Schools and suburban leaders would work out an agreement for who owns and operates Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle and Germantown High School.
The two leading proponents of forming a consolidation charter commission talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the opposition and hesitancy they are encountering.
The delay comes after all seven city mayors in Shelby County came out against the switch from a four-year reappraisal cycle to the two-year cycle approved earlier this year by the Shelby County Commission.
Germantown will hold its fireworks show on July 4. The event was not held in 2020 due to the 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.
Germantown’s Planning Commission favored an outline plan for the former country club property Tuesday evening.
Germantown will review its Public Arts Master Plan and host a public hearing regarding the rezoning of the David Skinner property in its virtual meeting Monday.
A bill regarding the three Germantown namesake schools that appeared dead when it failed in the state Senate education committee Wednesday, got new life after Sen. Brian Kelsey amended the measure.
Much like the resolution to starting municipal schools in Shelby County’s suburbs, Germantown is backing state legislation to get the 3G schools under its control.
Palazzolo said legislators are considering a bill that would not allow a school from one district to operate inside the boundaries of another.
Seven homes will soon occupy homes on Cordes and Dogwood. Piper’s Grove has already received city approval on land in Germantown that once held the “Spanish mansion.”
Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson was named vice mayor. She served in the role in 2018 and 2019.