The Germantown Municipal School District's Board of Education will take the district's legislative wishes to Nashville next week as they meet with state lawmakers. 

American Heart Association data shows 45% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims survived when bystander CPR was administered.

Germantown's Planning Commission reviewed and endorsed Thornwood's amended outline plan Tuesday evening, allowing a second hotel. Additionally, a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School won support. 

The Germantown Planning Commission is set to review an amended outline plan for Thornwood and a cell tower at Dogwood Elementary School.

Germantown Education Foundation named a former Germantown Municipal School District teacher who also taught in legacy Shelby County Schools as its next executive director. 

Arlington parents and students got an overview this week of the problems associated with vaping and its impact on young people.

Germantown aldermen voted Monday evening to eliminate future standalone single-use multifamily complexes in Smart Code districts. The revised ordinance covers units for sale or rent, including apartments and condominiums.

Open enrollment is available to those wishing to transfer to Germantown schools. Residents who wish to transfer to a school for which they are not zoned may also apply.

Germantown will benefit from the MLGW rate hike approved this week. J.T. Young says cable repairs are a part of the company's improvement plan.

Germantown Municipal School District will not accept new non-residents next school year at three elementary schools – Dogwood, Farmington and Riverdale.

Germantown's Board of Education approved a cell tower at Dogwood Elementary School Monday. The tower proposal must still go through multiple city approval steps before construction begins at the site.

Germantown's Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a land swap with the school district in a 3-2 vote Monday. The city wants 15 acres at Forest Hill Elementary for a park and water tower, and the school district gets space for athletic fields at Houston Levee Park. 

The Germantown Board of Education is reviewing a third possible location for a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School.

Germantown aldermen will revisit the city's ban on standalone, single-use apartments, and also look at potential land swap to acquire property for a water tower.

The Germantown Parks Commission Wednesday evening endorsed a proposed land swap between the city and Germantown Municipal School District.

Random contraband item inspections will take place at Houston High School. The school has entered into an agreement with Interquest Detection Canines.

Germantown’s Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a proposed land swap between the city and school district in a special called meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Bobby Lanier, former Germantown alderman and executive assistant to multiple Shelby County mayors was remembered as a friend to many and a public servant. His life and legacy was honored and remembered Saturday afternoon.

Madonna Learning Center is performing its 50th Christmas play. Those attending the sold-out shows will see Madonna's journey as well as the celebration of Christ's birth.

Despite cloudy skies on Saturday afternoon, spirits were bright as Germantown and Memphis both hosted their annual holiday parades.

Germantown aldermen approved Carrefour at the Gateway's revised outline plan Monday night. The mixed-use deelopment will include retail, office, residential and hotel components.

Germantown aldermen will consider the Carrefour at the Gateway's outline plan Monday. Developers are proposing residential, hotel, retail and office space in the mixed-use development.

A love of technology started Germantown family’s annual light display.

Jessica Woody will assume her role as Dogwood principal in the coming weeks. She says she will continue to love kids as she hopes to instill a joy for learning.

Germantown is exploring the idea of adding a student to its board to help give insight into issues inside its schools.