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<strong>David Skinner (in a 2021 file photo) walks his family&rsquo;s land near Poplar Avenue in Germantown. He wants the property, which has been in the family for 100 years, rezoned for commercial use.</strong> (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)Premium Germantown

Germantown justified in denying rezoning, chancellor says

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.

By Abigail Warren May 02, 2025
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Houston slugger feasting at the plate in 2025

Mustangs junior first baseman Collin Bland heads into the postseason already in possession of his school’s season home run record.

By John Varlas April 30, 2025
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Germantown estimates certified tax rate

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.

By Abigail Warren April 28, 2025
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Germantown eliminates holiday decorations ordinance

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. 

By Abigail Warren April 29, 2025

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    Germantown to consider eliminating holiday decoration rules

    Germantown will consider repealing its holiday decorations ordinance on Monday.

    By Abigail Warren April 28, 2025
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    Former NICU patient returns to Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown as intern

    After spending his first few weeks in the Methodist Hospital-Germantown NICU, Jayden Kyles is having a full-circle moment as he fosters his dream to become a pediatrician. 

    By Abigail Warren April 28, 2025
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    Germantown wins appeal in a decades-long land use dispute

    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.

    By Abigail Warren April 22, 2025
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    New Starbucks with drive-thru headed to Germantown

    While the chain has offerings throughout the suburb, the Exeter Village store will be Germantown’s first standalone Starbucks with a drive-thru.

    By Abigail Warren April 16, 2025
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    Germantown hears complaints about funding of Houston High updates

    Some Germantown parents expressed disappointment in the city’s six-year plan to invest $8 million in Houston High improvements.

    By Abigail Warren April 15, 2025
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    Germantown about $92M shy of price tag for Houston High upgrades

    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.

    By Abigail Warren April 13, 2025
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    Germantown commission backs tax-rate hike

    Germantown’s Financial Advisory Commission endorsed exceeding the certified rate. But that number isn’t official just yet. 

    By Abigail Warren April 08, 2025
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    Eastern Shelby County walkways see significant flooding

    Walkways in Germantown and Collierville are closed until crews can assess the damage caused by backwaters from the adjacent Wolf River.

    By Abigail Warren April 07, 2025
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    Germantown aldermen to consider $11.2M in city improvements

    The citizen-led finance commission is weeding through each portion of the city’s budget before aldermen consider it.

    By Abigail Warren April 07, 2025
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    Mobile command centers provide on-site emergency service

    Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown’s mobile command centers allow them to perform operations on-site at large events or disasters.

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell April 06, 2025
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    Germantown teachers will be getting bonuses

    The state-funded bonuses were part of the controversial school-voucher legislation.

    By Abigail Warren March 28, 2025
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    Funds for Germantown sports complex absent from governor’s budget

    When Gov. Bill Lee’s budget amendment was released Tuesday, $10 million for Germantown’s desired sports complex was not included.

    By Abigail Warren March 27, 2025
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    After renovation, new owners, The Gift Horse ready to be looked in the mouth

    After the temporary closure of beloved Germantown shop The Gift Horse that has stood in Exeter Village for almost six decades, the business has never looked better.

    By Abigail Warren March 23, 2025
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    Kustoff’s Germantown talk never meant to be public, organizers say

    Many thought an event featuring the congressman at a Germantown church was a public event, but it was only open to members.

    By Abigail Warren March 20, 2025
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    Suburbs await new certified property-tax rates

    Suburbs around Shelby County are waiting for the certified rate from reappraisal before diving into the any budget process.

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell March 19, 2025
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    Houston baseball standout wins fan vote for spring sports athlete of the week

    Ryan Mitchell is recognized after homering in victories over CBHS and St. George’s.

    By John Varlas March 13, 2025
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    Saddle Creek ‘pop-up gallery’ to feature art until space fills

    Through April 6, art pieces are brightening the vacant spot in the shopping center where Brooks Brothers used to be until a new tenant arrives.

    By Abigail Warren March 12, 2025
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    Collierville approves giving and pipe to Germantown in light of ‘doughnut hole’

    Collierville approved an agreement giving a piece of a pipe to Germantown and requesting the neighboring suburb to cap it.

    By Abigail Warren March 14, 2025
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    Germantown drops charge for year-round skeleton yard decorations

    Officials have dismissed charges against a resident who filed a federal lawsuit saying the suburb violated her First Amendment rights. The bone of contention? An 8-foot-tall skeleton yard decoration.

    By Abigail Warren March 10, 2025
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    Germantown considers eliminating holiday decorations ordinance to resolve lawsuit

    Germantown may eliminate its holiday decorations ordinance as part of a resolution to a federal lawsuit.

    By Abigail Warren March 06, 2025
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    Germantown to consider annexing ‘little bitty doughnut hole’

    Germantown isn’t quite landlocked and has a smidgen of land to annex.

    By Abigail Warren March 05, 2025
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    Legislation filed to make Germantown mayor full time

    The legislation, filed Thursday, Feb. 27, comes after the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted in October to begin the process of giving final say to the residents in a 2026 referendum.

    By Abigail Warren February 28, 2025
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    Former dry cleaners demolished in Germantown

    The Dryve Cleaners was demolished this week. There are plans to redevelop the site but the exact vision is unclear.

    By Abigail Warren February 27, 2025
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    New Starbucks with drive-thru proposed in Germantown

    Germantown leaders are considering a new Starbucks in Exeter Village, which will have the added convenience of a drive-thru.

    By Abigail Warren February 28, 2025
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    Sew long: Germantown, Southaven Joann craft stores to close

    Joann Fabric & Crafts announced it will close its 800 stores nationwide.

    By Aisling Mäki February 27, 2025

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