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<strong>Robyn Rudisill (left) holds back tears as Alderwoman Sherrie Hicks presents a proclamation honoring Rudisill on Monday, May 9. Rudisill has spent years supporting local education.</strong> (Abigail Warren/The Daily Memphian)Suburbs

Germantown honors outgoing education foundation leader

Germantown surprised a resident who has invested her time in the suburb’s education community. Robyn Rudisill’s family is preparing to move after she’s spent three decades in local schools.

By Abigail Warren May 09, 2022
Elections

Kustoff addresses national concerns, midterm elections

The congressman told local business leaders the midterms could be a “wave election.” He believes Republicans could gain control of the nation’s House and Senate.

By Abigail Warren May 10, 2022
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Bill affecting Germantown namesake schools heads to governor

Those schools have remained under the operation of Memphis-Shelby County Schools since the municipal districts were formed in 2013.

By Abigail Warren April 27, 2022
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Germantown chief fired up for new role

Town leaders believe John Selberg’s accomplishments in Germantown have prepared him to lead and serve the Collierville Fire Department.

By Abigail Warren April 25, 2022

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    Superintendents seek balance in weather-related closures

    Weather-related closures are layered decisions for local superintendents as they balance a number of concerns while prioritizing student safety.

    By Abigail Warren April 24, 2022
  • State Government

    Legislation affecting Germantown namesake schools heavily amended by Senate

    The Senate made significant revisions to a bill affecting the ownership and operations of four Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

    By Abigail Warren April 22, 2022
  • Germantown

    GPAC hosts summer arts camp for adults with special needs

    Adults with special needs will have access to yoga, meditation, origami and other activities in July through the Creative Arts Ensemble at Germantown Performing Arts Center.

    By Alicia Davidson April 21, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Germantown fire chief may take position at Collierville

    Germantown’s fire chief may be appointed as Collierville’s next fire chief on Monday, creating a potential opening at the top of the Germantown department.

    By Abigail Warren April 19, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Senate passes bill affecting 4 county schools with amendments

    A bill adopted by the state Senate regarding four schools in Shelby County suburbs must return to the House for review after a flurry of amendments before Senate passage Tuesday.

    By Abigail Warren April 13, 2022
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    Germantown proposed improvements face supply chain, inflation issues

    Germantown’s budget proposes $25 million in improvements, but it comes with challenges related to supply chain.

    By Abigail Warren April 14, 2022
  • Germantown

    State Senate amends, stalls Germantown namesake schools bill

    A bill potentially impacting the ownership and operation of four Memphis-Shelby County Schools received new amendments on the state Senate floor.

    By Abigail Warren April 12, 2022
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    Micro flower farm blossoms at Germantown Parks director’s home

    Pam Beasley’s ‘Manor Woods Garden’ is a testament to her love of gardening.

    By Abigail Warren April 11, 2022
  • Subscribers only Business

    Community still embraces thriving Saddle Creek

    As malls struggle, the Germantown lifestyle center near Poplar Avenue continues to draw customers and unique retailers.

    By Abigail Warren April 10, 2022
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    Lucy Elementary ‘part of the equation’ in legislation impacting Germantown schools

    Lucy Elementary lies in Millington. It’s one of four Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses affected by pending legislation.

    By Abigail Warren April 07, 2022
  • Germantown

    State House passes Germantown namesake schools bill

    The state House of Representatives moved on legislation Monday that could transfer three Germantown schools out of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district. But, does Germantown want the schools or the property? 

    By Abigail Warren April 05, 2022
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    Germantown to develop detailed citywide roadmap

    Germantown is working to develop its first true major road plan. The city’s last review of its roadways was in the 1990s.

    By Abigail Warren March 30, 2022
  • Germantown

    Glasgow receives final approval for first 150 homes

    Aldermen approved the first 150 homes and amenities for the Glasgow development, the first steps in the plan for the former Germantown Country Club.

    By Abigail Warren March 30, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Germantown leaders unanimously reject apartment proposal

    Boyle’s proposal for 242 townhomes and row houses was denied by Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday.

    By Abigail Warren March 29, 2022
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    Germantown’s namesake schools: Interpretations of 2013 deal differ

    As Germantown and Memphis-Shelby County School leaders debate the ownership and operation of three schools within Germantown city limits, they differ on a 2013 settlement’s role in the matter.

    By Abigail Warren March 28, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Bill affecting Germantown namesake schools clears major hurdle

    Tennessee’s House of Representatives will likely soon vote on a bill affecting the ownership and operation of Germantown High, Middle and Elementary schools. 

    By Abigail Warren March 24, 2022
  • Metro

    Senate delays action impacting Germantown namesake schools

    Tennessee senators delayed action on a bill impacting Germantown’s namesake schools. The bill will go before a house committee later this week.

    By Abigail Warren March 21, 2022
  • State Government

    Tennessee Senate to vote on Germantown namesake schools

    Tennessee senators will vote on legislation affecting Germantown’s namesake schools next week. If the legislation becomes law, there is still much work on the local level.

    By Abigail Warren March 20, 2022
  • Germantown

    Senate committee passes bill moving ownership of several schools to Germantown

    A bill sending ownership and operation of Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle and Germantown High schools from Memphis-Shelby County Schools to Germantown Schools passed the state’s Senate Education Committee Wednesday.

    By Abigail Warren March 16, 2022
  • Germantown

    Education commission member to take on incumbent in Germantown’s Pos. 1

    Manjit Kaur will likely challenge Alderman Scott Sanders in Germantown’s November election.

    By Abigail Warren March 16, 2022
  • Business

    Is Topgolf headed to Memphis?

    Topgolf looks like it might finally be headed to Memphis. An application for a large golf and entertainment venue was submitted to the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board. 

    By Abigail Warren March 16, 2022
  • Suburbs

    Race to affect Sunday traffic in Germantown

    Germantown Half Marathon and Mayor’s Cup 5K is back after a year hiatus, causing a number of street closures in the northern part of the city.

    By Abigail Warren March 08, 2022
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    Germantown school enrollment unlikely to grow, study finds

    Germantown Municipal Schools District hired a demographer who predicts little growth, which doesn’t help efforts to control Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle School and Germantown High.

    By Abigail Warren March 06, 2022
  • Germantown

    Legislation refiled over Germantown’s namesake schools

    Legislation that would transfer ownership of Germantown’s namesake schools from MSCS to the suburb is under consideration again by state lawmakers.

    By Abigail Warren March 03, 2022
  • Germantown

    Germantown Planning Commission endorses mixed-use proposal

    The 25-acre Viridian project sits on 25 acres in the southwest quadrant of the suburb, and the residential options will be for rent.

    By Abigail Warren March 01, 2022

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