Crumbl Cookies’ East Memphis shop is about a month away from opening, but the business already has plans for a second location at Saddle Creek.

Germantown approved its $197.9 million budget. The board also established a new speed limit for minor streets in the suburb.

Kroger awarded its first winner of its Community Immunity Giveaway challenge Monday. The celebration was held at the Germantown Kroger store.

Wildwood Farm, one of the largest undeveloped tracts in Germantown, will remain undeveloped. The landowner, Olympic Gold Medalist Melanie Smith Taylor, unveiled a partnership with the University of Tennessee Thursday evening.

Germantown is reviewing a proposal that would change the speed limit on minor streets to 25 mph.

The addition is designed to help address the district’s current capacity needs and provide a secured entrance.

Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower visited Collierville on Tuesday. During his visit, he provided guidance on American Rescue Plan funds to local government and school leaders.

Collierville Schools’ Board of Education will review revisions to its grading policy Tuesday. The proposal also eliminates some measures taken due to the pandemic.

David Skinner sues Germantown and its Planning Commission after they denied a request to rezone his property.

“For reasons still under investigation, three officers fired at the man, fatally wounding him,” the TBI said in a press release. The victim had multiple firearms, the release said, and would not drop them.

Germantown Assistant Chief Jeff Beaman will be the next leader of the Gallatin Fire Department. He is retiring from Germantown after 31 years.

Germantown will hold its fireworks show on July 4. The event was not held in 2020 due to the pandemic.

The final reading for Germantown’s budget is scheduled for June 28. The board also approved taking the first step toward acquiring soccer fields for the city’s youngest athletes.

Germantown is expecting about $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The money will be invested in infrastructure, with the majority going towards drainage.

The new grading scale for Germantown schools provides a scale for the smart kids to compete for scholarships. But it might also keep others from trouble.

If acquired, the land would likely be transformed into fields for the suburb’s youngest soccer teams. 

The Germantown Municipal School District will offer online learning for students who want to continue learning remotely.

The Germantown Board of Education discussed adding a student board member to its body in an advisory capacity. It also approved a new grading scale.

If adopted Tuesday, the change may help Germantown Municipal School District students compete for scholarships. Board member Brian Curry noted that a student earning a 92 might have about a 3 for a grade point average in Germantown. In other districts, it would be a 4. 

The horse show in Germantown is a treasured tradition for many generations. The 72nd show will take off Tuesday after a one year pause.

Germantown property owners whose houses were damaged by a 2019 flood say the Shelby County Assessor promised to meet with them to discuss how their homes’ values increased despite the destruction. But Melvin Burgess’ representatives say no such gathering will occur.

Germantown’s Planning Commission favored an outline plan for the former country club property Tuesday evening.

More small cell technology is being seen throughout Germantown. While Verizon has submitted more than 100 requests to the suburb, the technology is supposed to help all cellular users.

Groovin’ and Grillin’ events are returning to Germantown as part of the city’s summer concert series. While movies will not return this year, hot dogs, hamburgers and music will be available.

Germantown’s Design Review Commission moved the new water tower and Houston High’s softball complex forward Tuesday.