There are 914 article(s) tagged Germantown:

• January 2019

  • Germantown Planning Commission approves Houston High improvements

    A more than $4 million investment will bring a fieldhouse and other improvements to Houston High School as part of a project that won a key approval from the Germantown Planning Commission Tuesday night. 

     

    By Abigail Warren January 09, 2019

  • Palazzolo: Germantown will consider buying golf course site set to close next month

    The City of Germantown is considering purchasing the Germantown Country Club, which announced last week it will close in February.

    By Clay Bailey and Abigail Warren January 09, 2019

  • Nearly 14 acres of the Arthur property in Germantown could be sold in July tax sale

    Nearly 14 acres once destined for part of Germantown Town Center could be sold in a tax sale July 30 to satisfy delinquent back taxes on the property. 

    By Abigail Warren January 09, 2019

  • The Exercise Coach bringing workout technology to Germantown

    The Exercise Coach opened Monday. It is the first of its kind in the Memphis area, but Luke Eickmeier hopes to open more locations.

    By Abigail Warren January 07, 2019

  • Germantown Country Club to close in February

    After nearly 50 years in operation, Germantown Country Club will close in February. 

    By Abigail Warren January 03, 2019

• December 2018

  • Germantown alderman named planning director in Lakeland

    Germantown Alderman Forrest Owens was named Lakeland's new planning director Friday. The appointed position in another suburb does not require him to resign from his election post in Germantown

    By Clay Bailey December 28, 2018

  • New restaurants spreading across Germantown in the coming months

    With several new restaurants opening in Germantown, the area is getting expanded options for dining.

    By Michael Waddell December 27, 2018

  • Germantown leader’s ‘purpose’ in special education earns honor

    Germantown Municipal School District's executive director of Exceptional Student Education has earned state honors for her achievements in special education. She sees her role in special education as accomplishing her "purpose."

    By Abigail Warren December 22, 2018

  • Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen hopes to ‘streamline’ its 2019 meetings

    With meetings this year lasting nearly two hours, the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen hopes to shorten its meetings in 2019 by reducing the amount of time alderman are allowed to speak.

    By Abigail Warren December 21, 2018

  • Shelby County Election files answer in Germantown mayoral race complaint

    Shelby County Election Commission filed a motion to dismiss a complaint filed by John Barzizza, Germantown mayoral candidate, saying his claims for a recount are without merit.

    By Abigail Warren December 18, 2018

  • GCT eyes growth after wrapping a successful 2018

    The recent final performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life” by an all-youth cast brought a close to the Germantown Community Theatre’s year – a successful run worthy of the closing show’s title.

    By Michael Waddell December 18, 2018

  • Germantown Performing Arts Center to welcome guests in spring 2020

    The Grove at GPAC should host visitors in the spring of 2020 after the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $5 million contract last week – the final approval needed before construction begins.

    By Abigail Warren December 17, 2018

  • Suburban retailers bank on ‘Shop Local, Buy Local’ for holidays

    As the holiday shopping season enters its frenzied final week, some locally owned shops in Germantown and Collierville – like The Brooks Collection and The Truffle Pig – are enjoying brisk sales on a variety of goods created by local artists and businesses.

    By Michael Waddell December 15, 2018

  • Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen to discuss adding parliamentarian

    Germantown is considering appointing a parliamentarian in hopes of bringing more order to Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings that have become chaotic in recent months.

    By Abigail Warren December 13, 2018

  • Rezoning of Cordova Triangle in Germantown returns to court with updated complaint

    The Owen family, owners of the majority of Germantown’s Cordova Triangle, have taken legal action regarding the city rescinding a previous decision allowing commercial use on the 20-acre site.

    By Abigail Warren December 12, 2018

  • Madonna Learning Center play provides spirit, warmth of the holiday season

    For many people, the holidays are not complete without attending the annual Christmas play presented by the students of Madonna Learning Center in Germantown.

    By Michael Waddell December 12, 2018

  • City Council, suburbs consider nixing noon beer sale restriction

    Having to wait until noon on Sunday before buying beer may soon be a thing of the past in several local jurisdictions. 

    By Michelle Corbet December 04, 2018

  • Barzizza contests Germantown mayor’s race results

    Germantown alderman John Barzizza is contesting the results of the Germantown mayoral race he lost to incumbent Mike Palazzolo by 120 votes in the certified election results the Shelby County Election Commission approved last week. 

    By Bill Dries December 04, 2018

• November 2018

  • First step in CarreFour redevelopment passes Germantown board

    After more than five years in the development pipeline, the CarreFour at the Gateway planned development near Germantown’s western border received preliminary outline plan approval from the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen this week.

    By Michael Waddell November 29, 2018

  • Palazzolo declared winner in G’town with certification of Nov. 6 results

    Incumbent Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo will serve another term after the Shelby County Election Commission certified him the winner of the Nov. 6 mayoral race by a 120-vote margin over challenger John Barzizza.

    By Michael Waddell November 27, 2018

  • Germantown maps streetscape improvements to connect part of business district

    With visions of making Germantown’s central business district and surrounding areas more walkable, inviting and safe, several streetscape improvement projects are in progress or envisioned for the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell November 13, 2018

  • Recount not automatic in Germantown mayoral race, no matter how close

    No matter how close the race between incumbent Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo and challenger John Barzizza, there is nothing in state law that requires an automatic recount.

    By Michael Waddell November 12, 2018

  • Provisional ballots don’t appear to be enough for Barzizza to overcome Palazzolo

    Based on the Shelby County Election Commission's number of provisional ballots from Germantown precincts, it appears unlikely challenger John Barzizza can overcome the 127-vote lead of incumbent mayor Mike Palazzolo.

    By Michael Waddell November 09, 2018

  • Germantown: Palazzolo declares win, Barzizza won’t concede

    The Election Commission may have posted the final unofficial numbers, but Germantown mayoral challenger John Barzizza was unwilling to concede the election Wednesday given the close finish with incumbent Mike Palazzolo.

    By Michael Waddell November 07, 2018

  • Two seats hotly contested for Germantown Board of Education

    Over the next year the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD) Board of Education will create a new five-year strategic plan, so the races for board seats in this year’s election carry extra weight.

    By Michael Waddell November 01, 2018