Bills are proposing making school board elections partisan. Some educators question the move.

Germantown aldermen are considering a pay raise for themselves and the mayor. The city has also established its 25th commission.

Germantown approved 50 homes near Forest Hill Elementary School. The proposed water tower in the area has hit a snag related to price.

The stormwater commission idea was brought forward by Alderman Jon McCreery earlier this year and endorsed by other board members. They’ll also discuss a pay hike for aldermen.

County Commissioner Mark Billingsley has decided not to run for county mayor next year — another piece in a political puzzle still taking shape less than a year from May county primary elections.

Viridian could set the tone for development in Forest Hill Heights. The Planning Commission is asking Boyle Investment Co. to reconsider how its development would look from Winchester Road before making a formal recommendation.

The Germantown Plaza shopping center will soon get new occupants to replace the former Bed Bath & Beyond and Shelby County Clerk’s office locations.

Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo extended a timeline for the city to purchase parkland in the southern portion of the suburb. 

Add Lakeland to the list of suburban municipalities not in favor of a consolidated Memphis-Shelby County government.

Germantown will begin the process of transferring customers to its water system. Small pockets of the city are still served by MLGW.

Germantown is beginning the process of providing its water services to residents in the southernmost portion of the city.

The Germantown Planning Commission endorsed a final site plan for Conrad Pearson. The medical company wants to stay in the suburb but is ready to grow.

Economic leaders in east Shelby County expect to see the impacts of Ford in their communities.

Despite the learning loss that students faced after losing about a year of in-classroom instruction, the Tennessee Department of Education’s school report cards have designated six schools in the Memphis area as reward schools.

Conrad Pearson will build a new facility less than a mile from its current location.

As Shelby County and Memphis explore consolidation, suburbs are formally opposing it with resolutions.

GPAC will require proof of vaccination or a negative test for indoor events.

Germantown will review a PILOT for new medical offices Monday evening. Aldermen will also review a resolution formalizing their stance on consolidation.

Germantown Auto Service removed its gasoline pumps and poured fresh concrete this week. The business is focused on repairing cars, the primary reason people visited the site the last 20 years.

Since the temporary restraining order was issued, Germantown has seen a slower rate of cases. Other suburban districts noticed a slight decrease or no change since Labor Day.

Germantown has named its first student board member. She will serve a one-year term in an advisory non-voting role.

Germantown aldermen approved a plan for additional high-end apartment units and retail space at Thornwood, a mixed-use development in the suburb’s central business district.

Germantown will review spacious luxury apartments proposed for Thornwood. The plan also includes more retail for the mixed-use development.

Legislators hoped Shelby County Schools and suburban leaders would work out an agreement for who owns and operates Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle and Germantown High School. 

Germantown is expanding its virtual school to families who want that option for elementary students.