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.

Germantown City Hall had closed more than a year ago due to the pandemic and many employees worked remotely.

Glasgow, the redevelopment of the former Germantown Country Club, is moving ahead and will receive a formal recommendation from the Planning Commission in June.

Planet Fitness will not move into the former Bed Bath & Beyond space in Germantown Plaza. However, a men’s hair shop will open on the north side of the property soon.

Germantown’s Board of Education will take a second look at its $74.2 million budget Monday. The budget will be rolled into the suburb’s overall $194.5 million budget.

Germantown is reviewing its budget. The public hearing on it, the tax rate and the stormwater fee is scheduled for June 14. Final reading on all ordinances at the end of June.

Germantown wants to establish a new commission to take a closer look at stormwater and utility needs in the city.

Germantown has named Liz Dias as its first whole child director. Dias currently serves as Houston Middle principal.

Germantown Planning Commission moved the city’s second water tower forward. The commission spent most of the 35-minute meeting discussing art guidelines.

Germantown’s Board of Education approved a construction firm for Houston Middle School’s addition. Board members also added a position to look at the academic and non-academic needs of students.

For the first time in 33 years, no new car dealerships named “Gwatney” are operating in Memphis. 

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted against David Skinner’s rezoning request, which was an appeal of a denial by the Planning Commission.