Memphis and Southaven have been in court over Mayor Jim Strickland’s plan to end any new sewer connections to North Mississippi in 2023. 

In an effort to “spread the load out a little bit,” City Administrator Jason Huisman promoted two department heads recently as part of restructuring. 

“Blue Oval City is really what changed my mind entirely, because that’s a real make-or-break for the future of Bartlett,” said alderman Kevin Quinn. 

After an 18-month apartment moratorium, Boyle Investment Co. revised its plan for Viridian and resubmitted the project to Germantown. The project is one of the first in the Forest Hill Heights area.

A Lakeland developer and the suburb have swapped parcels in a new development, but the civic uses for the newly obtained spot don’t seem to fit the city’s needs.

Olive Branch aldermen voted Tuesday night to approve a rezoning request that pitted city and county officials and the interests of industry and homeowners against each other.

Collierville High’s location can contribute to growth on the south side of town. Jason Crews’ most recent development is tapping into that.

Three of the Arlington Board of Education members are up for reelection in August, and while all are leaning towards another term, one already has a challenger.

Collierville High is the first school in West Tennessee to be certified as a Heart Safe School under Project ADAM, which encourages and trains people on the use of AEDs.

Valesa Wells will follow Mark Krock, who retires from Collierville March 1, becoming the first Black department head in the town’s administration.

Germantown is making some adjustments to its tree policy and designating the mitigation review to the Planning Commission.

The Corps wants to create a remedy to Horn Lake Creek breaching its banks, as it did in September 2014, as well as restoring the creek’s ecosystem. 

The career training programs were recognized for the way they prepare students for the workforce.

Rep. Kevin Vaughan will seek another term for the District 95 seat he’s held the last five years.

The town’s population has grown from roughly 11,000 residents to close to 15,000, and the fiscal budget has increased from just less than $8 million to $11.4 million for 2021-22.

Germantown Municipal School District is offering its online academy to students across Tennessee in the fall. About 85 students attended Germantown Online Academy of Learning in its first year. 

The town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 6-1 in favor of the plan for the Maybury planned development, which will include 62 lots with sizes measuring from 7,800 square feet to more than 14,000 square feet.

The first hotel for The Lake District was announced on Tuesday, providing an upscale lodging for the suburb with close proximity to the proposed Blue Oval City in Haywood County.

The indicted state senator is seeking reelection but is expected to face opposition as he tries to retain his seat for District 31.

Two DeSoto County road projects will help not only traffic flow in Olive Branch and Southaven but also eliminate congestion problems.

Improvements to the Landers Center and BankPlus Amphitheater will soon enhance the DeSoto County facilities, making them attractive for bigger shows.

Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.

Germantown and Bartlett issued emergency declarations Friday. Other suburban mayors are not issuing declarations at this time.

Leaders look to the future to an enhanced Bartlett Station, the business district on the suburb’s western doorstep.

Classes will be canceled Friday at area schools due to the threats associated with the winter weather. Christian Brothers University and the U of M will also be closed.