Chris Smith leaving Germantown for Haywood job.

Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission has decided to reverse course on giving the Germantown Municipal School District an additional $500,000 approved April 24. 

Germantown is reviewing a budget that is nearly $59 million. Although it is an increase, the city will not raise property taxes. The current budget does not include the potential country club purchase.

Leadership Germantown planted more than 200 plants on over the weekend at one of Memphis Tilth’s community gardens. It was the culmination and final step of this year’s class project.

Germantown Municipal School District is implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a new program to help fight bullying. 

The increasing likelihood of Germantown buying the former Germantown Country Club property prompts general support from aldermen, though some raise concerns over how the process is being handled.

The omission of a dedicated basketball court from a redesign of Germantown's Farmington Park has sparked disagreement between those who consider the court a nuisance and others who believe it should be available. 

The state Senate has pulled $2.5 million from Gov. Bill Lee’s planned $10 million Memphis riverfront redevelopment grant, with plans to redirect the money to a Germantown Performing Arts Center amphitheater.

Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission recommended unanimously Tuesday evening that the city move forward with purchasing Germantown Country Club.

Germantown Municipal School District board members approved a $60.8 million budget for fiscal 2020 on the first of three readings Monday evening, with Superintendent Jason Manuel calling the spending plan a "status quo" budget.

Germantown is reviewing a construction contract for sidewalks and bike lanes to Riverdale School. The addition is funded by Safe Routes to School.

Plans to place a cell tower at Dogwood Elementary School in Germantown are drawing mixed reviews from parents and area residents.

Germantown's financial advisory committee is nearing a recommendation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on the potential purchase of the Germantown Country Club.

Germantown's Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing more than $24 million in capital improvements as part of its 2020 budget.

A local donut shop is opening in Germantown. Happy Glaze Donuts is the fulfillment of a long-time dream for Jake Gaines. The store will open later this spring in the former Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza.

In a continuing effort to streamline what have become lengthy and contentious Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings, Germantown is changing the way it handles routine items.

Germantown's Exceptional Students are serving meals at Houston High's Mustang Café. The goal is to help the students with special needs gain skills for employment.

A subcommittee of Germantown's financial advisory committee reviewed the potential purchase of the Germantown Country Club property Tuesday but took no action.

Germantown Municipal School District reviewed its projected enrollment for the 2019-20 school year on Tuesday. The district denied many transfers in its attempt to right-size the district

Germantown aldermen voted Monday night increase to $25,000 the limit for city purchases before competitive sealed bids are required, a move proponents said is consistent with state policy.

Germantown's parliamentarian begins duties March 25. Charles Schulz was hired for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings by administration. 

Unsuccessful Germantown mayoral candidate John Barzizza will be allowed to review provisional and absentee ballots under a consent agreement between Barzizza and the Shelby County Election Commission.

Germantown residents' concerns about flooding have increased with recent construction along Forest Hill-Irene. Heavy rainfall created strong steady streams in their neighborhood.

Germantown leaders have received a $7.25 million appraisal for the Germantown Country Club property.

Houston High's girls basketball team is headed to the state championship game after a thrilling double-overtime win over three-time defending champion Murfreesboro Riverdale.