Some Germantown residents are unhappy with new rules at two of the city parks. City staff says the rule changes are within the responsibility of the commission.

Thompson Thrift Developers sued the city after Watermark at Germantown was turned down. The firm had indicated it would appeal a ruling in favor of the city, but the appeal will not be pursued.

Germantown is prohibiting construction of stand-alone apartments until at least Feb. 12, 2020. A resolution in support of the new moratorium passed Monday night. 

Germantown is opening its first school uninherited from Shelby County Monday. The school is on the cusp of welcoming its first group of students.

Germantown aldermen will consider extending a moratorium on apartment construction until February 2020.

Germantown Parks Commission is looking at rules for two neighborhood parks adjacent to schools. The commission says the intent is to ensure safety for all park visitors.

Thousands of high school students have used the log cabin on Poplar Avenue in Germantown over the past couple decades. Thanks to benefactors, future high school students using the cabin will gather under a new roof.

Some Germantown residents are weary of frequent power outages and want Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division to address the issue. But during a meeting Tuesday night, MLGW officials could not promise when power issues might be resolved.

Germantown aldermen discussed the future of apartments in the suburb at a work session Monday. The discussion comes at the end of the suburb's 18-month apartment moratorium.

The former treasurer of Houston High School's football booster club has been indicted on charges of stealing more than $20,000.

Future owners of the Germantown Country Club have shown concepts to residents. The company has signed a contract, neighbors say, and says it has a tight timeline.

The Germantown community supported the city's education foundation in its effort to supply nearly 400 GMSD educators with a $120 gift card. 

University of Memphis researchers recently explained the science of the June 7 flooding in Germantown to residents. Relief funds should be distributed in early August.

Germantown officials and philanthropists scooped ceremonial shovels of soil Wednesday at the site of a $4 million athletic field house at Houston High School.

Germantown HELPS is asking church congregations to partner with homeowners affected by June 7 flooding. Despite the damage caused by it, the flooding did not meet the threshold necessary for residents to receive FEMA assistance.

Germantown's award-winning beer garden opens Thursday. Tony Westmoreland will be a part of this year's experience. The event will run through the end of September.

One of the four proposed developments excluded from Germantown's moratorium on apartment construction won't be building in the city after a chancery court judge dismissed the developer's case Tuesday.

Millennium Companies expects to buy the 180-acre former Germantown Country Club site after the city of Germantown's bid failed. The Arizona-based company specializes in repurposing golf courses.

With Germantown's apartment moratorium set to expire July 8, city leaders are planning a work session with aldermen to discuss the next steps.

Germantown aldermen have approved a $182.9 million budget for the coming fiscal year. The final version was approved with several amendments.

Residents near the former Germantown Country Club property worry about the future of the site after the city announced its $2.49 million bid was unsuccessful. The successful bidder has not been identified.

Germantown officials were notified Friday that the city was not the successful bidder to purchase the golf course and associated amenities at Germantown Country Club.

Houston High is looking to acquire land at Houston Levee Park for softball fields. Germantown aldermen never voted on an agreement the district voted on in March.

Germantown wants to buy the 180-acre Germantown Country Club. However, more than two weeks after bids closed, the city is unsure of its status as a potential buyer.

New owners Scott and Rebecca Sorin are re-establishing The Bagel in East Memphis. The restaurant is scheduled to open June 19.