One alderman is pushing the idea of making the mayor full-time. Reaction from the others was a mixed bag.

Sewers, when properly maintained, are not given much attention. However, they help guide decisions for growth in Shelby County’s suburbs.

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Salad Station allows guests to choose their greens and toppings and pay by the pound. There will also be a baked potato bar.

As the leaves begin to change, visitors will see an unusual color on the trees along the Wolf River Greenway.

The two rock ‘n’ roll themed sushi restaurants, one near Wolfchase Galleria and the other in Germantown, are getting upgrades for “improved customer service, a new layout and a new look.”

“With this group of mayors, I’ve never been more optimistic about our metro area,” said Shelby County Chamber Alliance and Bank of Bartlett President Harold Byrd.

An internship in college changed the trajectory of Mike Fisher’s career. He was appointed as Germantown Police Department’s chief Monday night.

Residents of Bartlett, Cooper-Young, East Memphis and Germantown share the inspiration behind their Halloween house decor.

After Boyle Investment Co. eliminated apartments in the project, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the Viridian development plus the final 216 homes in Glasgow. 

The calendar review process in Germantown Municipal School District drew criticism as the calendar committee wanted to change the name of the holidays around Easter.

The Daily Memphian got a first look at the city’s newest entertainment venue, Topgolf, which opens Friday.

Germantown’s mayor and aldermen listened to an external report of how the water crisis was handled during Monday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.

Topgolf Memphis is just south of the Germantown city limits and will employ about 400 people.

James Lewellen has concluded his review of the city’s water crisis, and the results were shared with city leaders in a 26-page document.

Mike Fisher will be Germantown’s next police chief. Fisher has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, including the last 18 in Germantown.

Germantown’s assistant fire chief was once the top long driver in the world. This week, he will try to return to that form, competing in the world championship.

Officials stated the suburb is not required by law to produce records requested by Kevin Snider regarding the city’s water crisis.

On “Behind the Headlines,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo discussed MLGW and the suburb’s crisis that left residents unable to use water from the tap for six days. 

The general manager of Doc’s Wine, Spirits & More in Germantown says nearby construction has impacted the store’s business. 

GMSD’s Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution with the request Tuesday evening.

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to increase the monthly car allowance for the mayor from $450 to $650.

Germantown’s Municipal Park will see a new playground suited for those with and without disabilities. The enhancements are funded through a state grant.

Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is formally asking the Shelby County Election Commission to find different precincts than school buildings in light of a new state law.

Richard Hall is retiring as Germantown police chief at the end of the month and taking a new position outside the Memphis suburb.

The three men have all pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee to charges related to the crimes they allegedly committed between July and December 2022.