Germantown Schools starts a new year, a decade after christening
In some ways, Germantown’s first day of school was just like any other year. But this year also marks 10 years for the municipal school districts.
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August 2024
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Chipotle considers former Back Yard Burgers site
Chipotle received a unanimous endorsement for its final site plan from the Germantown Planning Commission on Tuesday. The Design Review Commission and Board of Mayor and Aldermen must still approve the plans.
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Germantown party house goes on market
Hours after Germantown took legal action against a homeowner, the house was listed for sale at $1.6 million.
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Clift to succeed father as Germantown judge
Rhea Clift will succeed her father, Raymond Clift Jr., as Germantown municipal judge. In Bartlett, Municipal Judge Dan Brown ran unopposed to serve another term on the the suburb’s Division 2 bench.
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Germantown, Collierville leaders discuss suburbs’ growth, challenges
Jason Huisman, Germantown’s city administrator, and Molly Mehner, the town administrator in Collierville, each followed men with unusually long careers.
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Germantown seeks injunction after Forest Hill house party
Germantown went to court to try and prevent a future large, ticketed party at a residence near Forest Hill Elementary School. Homeowner Tyisha Jones, who goes by Michele, said turning her home into an event venue “happened on its own.”
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July 2024
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Germantown proposes city flag
Andy Pouncey, Germantown city historian, and former Mayor Sharon Goldsworthy worked with city staff to create two designs, which they shared with the mayor and aldermen.
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Two suburbs have judicial races on Thursday ballot
On the Aug. 1 ballot, the Bartlett race is unopposed, while two Germantown residents face off for a unexpired term.
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Germantown working to move generator after water crisis
One year after Germantown’s water disaster, city officials are finally resolving problems they identified as the cause of diesel seeping into the system.
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Voters could decide if Germantown gets full-time mayor
Germantown Alderman Jon McCreery has championed the idea of changing from a part-time city leader. If fellow board members agree, the issue could be on the ballot as soon as 2026.
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Germantown principal to take new position
The original principal of Forest Hill Elementary is, in some ways, following in his father’s footsteps.
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Germantown sets rules on temporary parking spaces, signage
Beyond the pandemic, city leaders realized the need to regulate short-term parking spaces and associated signs.
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Germantown considers regulating signs for temporary parking
Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen have long discussed rules for temporary-parking spaces and signage, but on Monday, the Memphis suburb’s leaders are scheduled to consider official guidelines.
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Warren: Knowing what’s on the August ballot
Arlington, Bartlett and Germantown have races specific to their suburbs on the August ballot.
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Rhea Clift, Justin Gee face off for Germantown judge
Germantown’s judge race features two lifelong Germantown residents.
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June 2024
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Suburban ballots begin to take shape
Candidates for suburban races in the Nov. 5 election continue to pull petitions with an interest in various government and school board offices.
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Germantown approves budget, makes first purchases for new fiscal year
The budget is one of the most pivotal decisions city leaders make annually. It funds day-to-day operations and outlines elected officials' vision and priorities for the next year.
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Behind the Headlines: Suburban schools mark 10 years
Germantown Superintendent Jason Manuel and Lakeland Superintendent Ted Horrell joined this week’s “Behind the Headlines” to discuss current issues and the last 10 years of the suburban school systems.
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David Kustoff seeks funding for Germantown stormwater
“We’re fighting for it,” U.S. Rep. David Kustoff said at the Germantown Rotary Club meeting. “I think we’ve got a realistic shot.”
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Germantown school district approves 2024-25 budget
Germantown’s budget has been a moving target due to changes in funding.
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Candidates begin pulling petitions for November suburban elections
Candidates for suburban races on the Nov. 5 ballot began seeking signatures on the petitions this week to run for office.
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Hill: Tragic story unites Memphis soccer community with 901 FC
When Denise Linebarier saw the email, she thought it was a scam. There was no way 901 FC was trying to get her attention. But after an investigation, it was determined this message was no dupe.
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Former mayor’s son to seek Germantown alderman position
The seat is open after Jon McCreery decided not to seek reelection. Candidates can begin pulling petitions for the November election next week.
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Bailey: A night at the horse show, where jumpers leap and paso finos prance
The Germantown Charity Horse Show is celebrating its 75th year, and it still is worth a night of watching animals and their riders performing on the suburban stage.
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Germantown alderman will not seek reelection
One Germantown alderman shared he does not plan to seek reelection. However, he plans to remain engaged in the suburb and continue to serve its residents.
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