Aldermen make it tough to sell door to door in Germantown
Germantown aldermen approved more stringent guidelines in its solicitation ordinance, which requires a background check when obtaining a permit and other requirements.
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July 2021
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Germantown looks to tighten solicitation regulations
The ordinance sets guidelines for peddlers, food trucks, ice-cream trucks and handbills, but most heavily addresses door-to-door solicitation. It passed two of three required readings in previous meetings.
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Proposed subdivision at Germantown Country Club in line with recent approvals
Germantown Country Club’s sheer size and the number of lots in the proposed Glasgow residential development for the property makes the project unique, but the density is comparable to other recently approved proposals.
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Germantown approves turning country club into neighborhood
Germantown aldermen unanimously supported an outline plan for Glasgow, a residential plan for the former Germantown Country Club site.
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Germantown announces sidewalk poetry contest winners
The finalists’ works will be installed on sidewalks and trails throughout the city.
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Germantown aldermen to review plans for former country club site
Spence Ray plans to include a letter of credit with his proposal for Glasgow, the planned development of the former site of the Germantown Country Club.
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Germantown First Responders Scholarship pursuing mission
Germantown First Responders Scholarship Fund will continue to help those who serve the suburb, holding an extra concert this month to raise awareness of the effort.
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June 2021
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Neshoba Farms moves forward with final plan approval
Germantown aldermen approved an infill subdivision near Neshoba Road and Riverdale Road on Monday. Neshoba Farms is an 18-lot subdivision on 6.5 acres.
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Cookie shop opening second area location in Germantown
Crumbl Cookies’ East Memphis shop is about a month away from opening, but the business already has plans for a second location at Saddle Creek.
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Germantown approves budget, beer for Gus’s
Germantown approved its $197.9 million budget. The board also established a new speed limit for minor streets in the suburb.
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Kroger worker wins first $1 million in store’s vaccine contest
Kroger awarded its first winner of its Community Immunity Giveaway challenge Monday. The celebration was held at the Germantown Kroger store.
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Germantown’s Wildwood Farm partnering with UT Martin
Wildwood Farm, one of the largest undeveloped tracts in Germantown, will remain undeveloped. The landowner, Olympic Gold Medalist Melanie Smith Taylor, unveiled a partnership with the University of Tennessee Thursday evening.
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Germantown may lower speed limit in neighborhoods
Germantown is reviewing a proposal that would change the speed limit on minor streets to 25 mph.
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Permit filed for Houston Middle expansion
The addition is designed to help address the district’s current capacity needs and provide a secured entrance.
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Property owner sues after Germantown rejects rezoning request
David Skinner sues Germantown and its Planning Commission after they denied a request to rezone his property.
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No officers charged in 2020 Germantown police shooting
“For reasons still under investigation, three officers fired at the man, fatally wounding him,” the TBI said in a press release. The victim had multiple firearms, the release said, and would not drop them.
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Germantown assistant fire chief to lead Gallatin department
Germantown Assistant Chief Jeff Beaman will be the next leader of the Gallatin Fire Department. He is retiring from Germantown after 31 years.
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Germantown resurrects Fireworks Extravaganza for July 4th
Germantown will hold its fireworks show on July 4. The event was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic.
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Germantown reviews peewee fields, moves budget to final reading
The final reading for Germantown’s budget is scheduled for June 28. The board also approved taking the first step toward acquiring soccer fields for the city’s youngest athletes.
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Germantown earmarks federal funds for infrastructure
Germantown is expecting about $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The money will be invested in infrastructure, with the majority going towards drainage.
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Germantown eyes additional 2 acres near desired parkland
If acquired, the land would likely be transformed into fields for the suburb’s youngest soccer teams.
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Germantown receives approval for virtual school
The Germantown Municipal School District will offer online learning for students who want to continue learning remotely.
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Germantown Board of Education discusses adding student to board
The Germantown Board of Education discussed adding a student board member to its body in an advisory capacity. It also approved a new grading scale.
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Germantown school leaders reviewing grading scale change
If adopted Tuesday, the change may help Germantown Municipal School District students compete for scholarships. Board member Brian Curry noted that a student earning a 92 might have about a 3 for a grade point average in Germantown. In other districts, it would be a 4.
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Tax assessor’s response disappoints Germantown flood victims
Germantown property owners whose houses were damaged by a 2019 flood say the Shelby County Assessor promised to meet with them to discuss how their homes’ values increased despite the destruction. But Melvin Burgess’ representatives say no such gathering will occur.
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