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<strong>Germantown Police Capt. Jack&nbsp;Antonuk&nbsp;said the issues did not negatively impact response times. He said a few people were frustrated by the inability to connect and contacted 911.</strong> (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian file)Germantown

Germantown City Hall phone lines back to normal

Service at City Hall was disrupted Friday, Oct. 3, due to a problem with external AT&T equipment.

By Abigail Warren 11 hours ago
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Opinion: Amend Germantown’s charter to support a full-time mayor? Where’s the outrage?

“The qualities needed to win an election are not the same qualities needed to manage a modern city like Germantown.”

By Patrick Lawton 23 hours ago
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Just 1 Shelby County suburb has a full-time mayor. Germantown could soon make that 2.

But all suburbs have a city administrator or manager who oversees day-to-day operations — and makes more money than their mayoral counterparts.

By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell October 06, 2025
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Germantown leaders could raise suburb’s debt limit

The city has a cap of $83 million, but could raise that cap under proposed changes to help with Houston High upgrades.

By Abigail Warren October 08, 2025

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    Harvest Church secures acres for church growth

    The church has purchased 8 acres near its current property to adapt to growth as necessary. 

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 07, 2025
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    In a ‘defining game,’ Houston puts seven goals past Briarcrest

    Last year’s Class AAA state champions took some hits early. But Mustangs coach David Wolff likes what his team is maturing into.

    By John Varlas September 23, 2025
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    Something new to look out for soon in Germantown? First Watch

    A restaurant with no heat lamps, no deep fryers, no microwaves, and even a “no night shifts ever” approach is opening in Germantown. 

    By Ellen Chamberlain September 12, 2025
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    Bailey: A mixed-use project could be coming to Germantown, while Palazzolo plans to stay in the suburb

    Another mixed-use plan is under consideration at the end of Germantown’s Central Business District, while the mayor decides to forget the county mayor’s office and stay in the suburb.

    By Clay Bailey September 12, 2025
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    Hundreds gather in Germantown park to honor Charlie Kirk

    About 600 people gathered in Germantown to honor Charlie Kirk. They were challenged to “live like Charlie.”

    By Abigail Warren September 11, 2025
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    New game plan: Germantown will not pursue outdoor sports complex

    Both proposals submitted to Germantown were different than the suburb’s vision for an outdoor sports complex.

    By Abigail Warren September 11, 2025
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    The AM/DM podcast: Why 33 acres in Germantown could be so important

    Out of all Shelby County’s municipalities, Germantown may have the least available land left to develop. But there are 33 acres of what could be prime real estate just west of the popular Saddle Creek shopping center. 

    By Mary Cashiola September 11, 2025
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    Germantown mayor to run for a fourth term

    Palazzolo seriously considered a bid for county mayor in the May 2026 Republican mayoral primary.

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2025
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    Is third time the charm for the 33 acres of ‘opportunity’ in Germantown?

    Time after time, proposals have stalled for the Arthur property land along Poplar Avenue. Now, a new plan is on the table, and “it’s an opportunity to give Germantown the town square it’s been looking for.”

    By Abigail Warren September 08, 2025
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    At Germantown Festival, it’s all about weenies

    Miniature dachshunds took over the Germantown Festival on Saturday, as they do most every year with the Running of the Weenies race.

    By Jody Callahan September 06, 2025
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    Bailey: Germantown Festival — an event with tradition, memories and birth

    Festival-goers will descend on the west end of Old Germantown this weekend for a tradition of crafters, food and entertainment.

    By Clay Bailey September 06, 2025
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    Trees are disappearing on Wolf River Boulevard

    Crews are clearing a large number of trees along Wolf River Boulevard near Germantown’s western edge, causing some of the 24,000 drivers passing the area to question what is going on with that space.

    By Abigail Warren September 05, 2025
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    Chow on catfish, churros, cupcakes and more for charity at the Germantown Festival

    “It’s still small town-oriented,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said. “Even the rides are small races for small kids. The weenie dogs are small dogs.” 

    By Abigail Warren September 04, 2025
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    One last walk down memory lane before Carrefour is demolished

    Demolition of the vacant Germantown shopping center will begin next week. As the building becomes rubble, so will the remnants of the site’s past.

    By Abigail Warren August 29, 2025
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    Collierville and Germantown schools restrict student cellphone use

    In response to a Tennessee law, school leaders in Germantown and Collierville adopted rules related to students’ personal devices.

    By Abigail Warren August 27, 2025
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    The design for a Memphis-area UT Martin site started as a school project. Now, it’s becoming reality.

    Rachel Helton is very familiar with the plans for the upcoming UT Martin facility in Germantown — because she designed them in grad school. 

    By Abigail Warren August 27, 2025
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    Suburban schools dial up cellphone restrictions

    A new state law forced school districts to implement new policies for students’ cellphones and other personal devices.

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell August 25, 2025
  • High School Sports

    Red Devils win the battle of Germantown

    Sophomore quarterback Jourdin Shelton accounts for three touchdowns as Germantown turns back Houston.

    By John Varlas August 26, 2025
  • Germantown

    Revamped proposal for Arthur property would decrease apartments, add green space

    There have been several proposals for the site over the years, but the most recent is the second by High Mountain Investments.

    By Abigail Warren August 21, 2025
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    Elephants, sharks and a $250M plan: Zoo renovation details take shape

    By bringing in new animals, expanding for the current ones and revamping spaces like the aquarium, the Memphis Zoo renovation will transform outdated exhibits. “Talk about immersive. You will be transported,” the CEO said. 

    By Abigail Warren August 20, 2025
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    Visionary woman’s emancipation experiment rooted in Germantown’s past

    A symposium will explore how, before German immigrants created the Germantown community, Scottish immigrant Frances Wright started Nashoba Plantation as an emancipation project.

    By Abigail Warren August 18, 2025
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    Germantown man accused of sexually soliciting minors waives preliminary hearing

    A man accused of sexually soliciting minors in a Germantown park waived his preliminary hearing in the suburb’s court.

    By Abigail Warren August 14, 2025
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    Man accused of sexual solicitation of minors appears before Germantown judge

    A 38-year-old Germantown man was arrested after an alleged incident of sexually soliciting minors at Howard McVay Park. He entered a not guilty plea Wednesday. 

    By Abigail Warren August 06, 2025
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    Southwestern-style restaurant coming to Germantown

    Wolf River Hospitality Group is bringing a new concept to the Germantown building where Asaderos Mexican Grill formerly operated. The restaurant company has owned the space since 2021.

    By Abigail Warren August 07, 2025
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    Workout group draws Germantown police attention

    A group of about 50 men trying to start their day with a workout last week was met by Germantown police as they were wrapping up at the suburb’s Soccerplex on CD Smith Road.

    By Abigail Warren August 07, 2025

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