Area school superintendents are closely watching Mayor Lee Harris’ wheel tax proposal, if approved the could see an increase in funding for capital needs.

Germantown’s public works director Bo Mills was given a lifetime achievement award for those in his field. The honor is one of the most coveted and given during National Public Works Week. 

TCAP test results shows nearly 80% of the Germantown school district’s third graders scored proficiently on the English language arts portion. Tennessee Department of Education released district-level data Wednesday.

Germantown Municipal School District approved its budget for 2023-24 Tuesday.

Under state law, third graders who score less than proficient on the TCAP are at risk of retention; some local suburban districts revealed between 7.3% and 12% of their students may need to retake the test. 

Arlington’s Board of Education chairman responded to remarks made by one of Germantown’s school board members in light of bumping custodial pay. Arlington and Germantown use the same custodial provider.

“I’m a little irritated that Arlington is just apparently throwing money around and we’re having to react,” GMSD board member Brian Curry said. “I’m not real happy about that.”

Houston High school’s softball team now has a base to call their own.

Collierville-based Township Development Services is expanding its team. The eastern road network and BlueOval City’s imminent production is creating new business opportunities.

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital can move ahead with its planned expansion near Germantown’s northern border. The board also updated its tree mitigation ordinance.

Kentucky Derby fans put on their fanciest hats and headed to The Grove at 1801 Exeter Road in Germantown Saturday, May 6, to watch the famous horse race on a giant outdoor screen. Mint juleps were served to add to the Derby atmosphere.

“The campaign is just a reminder to people to pay attention and be careful,” said Mike Fisher, Germantown Police Department’s deputy chief.

Germantown’s Planning Commission denied a Waffle House on the south side of the suburb but favored a rezoning request on Poplar Pike.

Topgolf is bringing more dwellings south of Germantown. One real estate investor believes the entertainment venue picked a location that will drive its success.

The Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education met Wednesday, April 19, to discuss its budget.

Germantown-based Mid-America Apartments reported strong profits in 2022, a national report shared.

The city is expecting a 15% increase in its operating costs, but 56% of the spike is related to personnel.

Germantown is looking at tightening its regulations around property maintenance and noise.

A bank and a restaurant are opening in Germantown Village Square. However, a previously announced burger franchise will not open a local store.

Amy Lenkszus opened Sumits Yoga eight years ago. Now she’s expanding what the Germantown studio created, rebranding it as SANA Yoga under her direction, including licenses for new locations.

Among the 32 projects in the 2023-24 proposed budget are accessibility improvements at City Hall, a new roof and other upgrades at Germantown Community Theater and a number of school, intersection and road projects. 

Germantown began using its synthetic baseball fields this week. The turf fields are the first in the city’s park system.

Kennon Vaughan was hospitalized following the crash for treatment of his injuries and returned home to Memphis on Feb. 10, where he continues to recover with physical therapy. 

“The biggest challenge we are going to face in education moving forward is defining the intent of our legislators.” 

When a teacher’s engagement ring goes missing, a Dogwood student digs into finding it.