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Topic: Germantown
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January 2024
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Schools, colleges remain closed Wednesday
Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown and Lakeland will join Millington and Memphis-Shelby County Schools by closing schools Wednesday.
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New coffee shop built on holy grounds
When the Schweighofer family moved from Manhattan to Memphis, they struggled to find a coffee shop open on Sundays.
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Former Grizzlies star closes Germantown sports bar
Let it Fly, the sports bar Mike Miller opened in 2019, closed its Germantown location.
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December 2023
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‘Christmas mullet’ house has traditional in the front, fun on the side
“There was that moment where my dad slapped me on the back and said: ‘She’s a beaut, Clark,’” said the mastermind behind the “Christmas mullet.”
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Germantown schools to charge nonresidents tuition
Germantown Municipal School District will charge tuition next academic year for those living outside the suburb who want to attend the system’s schools.
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Possibilities grow as acreage increases for planned Germantown sports complex
Germantown’s future sports complex is growing. The board accepted a donation of land for its sports complex Monday.
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Germantown to consider tuition for non-resident students
Germantown Municipal School District is poised to require tuition for students living outside the suburb’s limits. The board will vote on the matter Thursday.
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Germantown holiday parade changes date
Germantown has made the decision to move its holiday parade due to the forecast of rain.
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Germantown leaders discuss making mayor a full-time position
One alderman is pushing the idea of making the mayor full-time. Reaction from the others was a mixed bag.
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November 2023
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Suburbs flush with sewer treatment approaches
Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs.
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Tennessee’s second Salad Station to open in Germantown
Salad Station allows guests to choose their greens and toppings and pay by the pound. There will also be a baked potato bar.
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October 2023
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Germantown new police chief ‘brings value to role’
An internship in college changed the trajectory of Mike Fisher’s career. He was appointed as Germantown Police Department’s chief Monday night.
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Germantown approves revamped Viridian homes plan
After Boyle Investment Co. eliminated apartments in the project, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the Viridian development plus the final 216 homes in Glasgow.
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Conservative parents criticize GMSD for spring holiday calendar discussion
The calendar review process in Germantown Municipal School District drew criticism as the calendar committee wanted to change the name of the holidays around Easter.
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‘It was a well-hidden problem’: Germantown hears water crisis review
Germantown’s mayor and aldermen listened to an external report of how the water crisis was handled during Monday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
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Germantown falls short in external water-crisis review
James Lewellen has concluded his review of the city’s water crisis, and the results were shared with city leaders in a 26-page document.
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Germantown mayor names his pick for police chief
Mike Fisher will be Germantown’s next police chief. Fisher has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, including the last 18 in Germantown.
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Germantown assistant fire chief tees up for World Long Drive Championship
Germantown’s assistant fire chief was once the top long driver in the world. This week, he will try to return to that form, competing in the world championship.
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Mike Palazzolo says restoring Germantown water was ‘Herculean task’
On “Behind the Headlines,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo discussed MLGW and the suburb’s crisis that left residents unable to use water from the tap for six days.
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Germantown responds to open records lawsuit
Officials stated the suburb is not required by law to produce records requested by Kevin Snider regarding the city’s water crisis.
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September 2023
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GMSD formally asks election commission to find new voting sites
GMSD’s Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution with the request Tuesday evening.
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Germantown raises mayor’s car allowance
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to increase the monthly car allowance for the mayor from $450 to $650.
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Germantown park enhancements will serve people of all abilities
Germantown’s Municipal Park will see a new playground suited for those with and without disabilities. The enhancements are funded through a state grant.
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Germantown Schools to ask Shelby County Election Commission to find new polling sites
Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is formally asking the Shelby County Election Commission to find different precincts than school buildings in light of a new state law.
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