Germantown panel gives thumbs up on final component of TraVure
Germantown’s Planning Commission looked at a third plan to round out a mixed-use development.
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Germantown’s Planning Commission looked at a third plan to round out a mixed-use development.
The brand offers athletic clothing for men and women.
Germantown’s budget and financial services director said the tax increase was the hardest decision in developing the budget.
Parke Kennedy took the role of Germantown Performing Arts Center executive director earlier this month. She wants to keep GPAC on the path it’s on.
Germantown leaders will give final consideration to their budget Monday. The financial plan includes a property tax increase.
Two Germantown aldermen brought forth proposals Monday evening to put more funds toward Houston High’s master plan. Only one of those plans was approved.
University of Tennessee-Martin officials hope former Olympic equestrian Melanie Smith’s Wildwood Farm in Germantown will be available to students by 2027.
Third-generation corndog vendor Dustin Herrington has not missed a Germantown Charity Horse Show since he was born. But the show took on new meaning after his mom died of breast cancer in 2018.
In a release, Patrick O’Connor, GPAC board president, said when he shared the recommendation with the board, there was “total support for Parke.”
Germantown will likely hire its next executive director from within. The opening comes as Paul Chandler takes the top position at Memphis River Parks Partnership.
Teachers with a bachelor’s degree will start with a salary of $51,000 annually and can top out at $76,296.
Germantown is considering a slightly lower tax rate than what was previously shown to city leaders and the finance commission.
The faith-based school expanded in 2013, but it’s looking to grow again.
Several developers in Germantown are facing delays due to different complexities in their developments, whether it’s the topography of the site or just the complexity of their desires for mixed-use projects.
A Shelby County chancellor ruled in favor of Germantown’s zoning decision regarding a vacant tract near Forest Hill-Irene Road and Poplar Avenue, where a Chick-fil-A was destined.
A resident had filed a federal lawsuit pointing out the prior policy limiting the time or such decorations violated her freedom of expression and First Amendment rights.
With initial reports from the Shelby County Assessor, Germantown has a better idea of its tax rate ahead of aldermen’s review of the budget.
Germantown will consider repealing its holiday decorations ordinance on Monday.
After a local ruling against Germantown in a 2005 lawsuit was issued in March 2024, the city appealed. This month, a ruling was issued in the suburb’s favor.
While the chain has offerings throughout the suburb, the Exeter Village store will be Germantown’s first standalone Starbucks with a drive-thru.
Some Germantown parents expressed disappointment in the city’s six-year plan to invest $8 million in Houston High improvements.
Germantown Municipal School District asked for $100 million toward the Houston High School master plan. The city’s six-year capital plan shows $8 million for the suburban district’s high school.
Germantown’s Financial Advisory Commission endorsed exceeding the certified rate. But that number isn’t official just yet.
The citizen-led finance commission is weeding through each portion of the city’s budget before aldermen consider it.
Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown’s mobile command centers allow them to perform operations on-site at large events or disasters.