Germantown judge: like father, like daughter
Judge Rhea Clift has been the judge for about a month, but her path to the role is similar to her father’s — the man she was named after.
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Judge Rhea Clift has been the judge for about a month, but her path to the role is similar to her father’s — the man she was named after.
The changes come after large pay parties at residences — two this year on Forest Hill-Irene Road and one last year in the Oakleigh neighborhood.
Cancellation and last-minute absences in suburban political appearances mean missed opportunity for voters and students to learn about candidates.
The city’s Planning Commission will begin its review Tuesday night to tighten the ordinance putting more restrictions on such gatherings.
Vicki Gandee is facing Andy Ellis for the school board seat. It’s the only contested Germantown-specific race on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Two years ago, Will Drennan died saving a child from drowning when rushing waters overtook him in Riverdale Park. Now, his son remembers his father as a superhero.
A lot of the food in the West — elk, bison, fresh fish and other dishes — aren’t frequently found in Shelby County. The developer Spence Ray said he wanted to replicate that experience as best he could.
While searching the suspect’s Neshoba North home, marijuana plants and items to manufacture and sell it were found.
The new Mexican restaurant will be located in the space of the former Mesquite Chop House in Germantown.
The restaurant will be built on the former Back Yard Burgers site on West Street.
An injunction was issued against a home in east Germantown known to host large parties.
The complaint, filed in Shelby County Circuit Court in 2016, has yet to be settled. Vicki Gandee family’s complaint stems from an injury their son Jackson Gandee suffered while lifting weights at Houston High’s football practice.
With the passing of Thursday’s qualifying deadline, the races for suburban offices — and who wants the voters’ support — became clearer.
Ryan Strain and Brian Curry are hopeful to have another term after their first four years on the board.
Andy Ellis’ entire family is part of Germantown Municipal School District, and he wants to join them.
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.
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.
Hours after Germantown took legal action against a homeowner, the house was listed for sale at $1.6 million.Related story:
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.
Jason Huisman, Germantown’s city administrator, and Molly Mehner, the town administrator in Collierville, each followed men with unusually long careers.
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.”
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.
On the Aug. 1 ballot, the Bartlett race is unopposed, while two Germantown residents face off for a unexpired term.
One year after Germantown’s water disaster, city officials are finally resolving problems they identified as the cause of diesel seeping into the system.
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.