Germantown police are investigating fires in Germantown’s medical-office area. Police said they are being investigated as intentional.

Germantown officials are recommending maintaining the city’s current property tax rate, but an increase in the cost of utilities is proposed.

“The bluebird’s bright blue flash of color brings a smile to your face emphasizing why we call them the ‘bluebird of happiness,’” Germantown Vice Mayor Mary Anne Gibson said of the city’s official bird.

Germantown’s next public art installation will draw attention to crosswalks along Wolf River Boulevard on the northern edge of the suburb.

Sakura, a Japanese restaurant with three Shelby County locations, has added an extensive new section to its menu. 

Tennessee Department of Transportation will close the Bobby Lanier Bridge near Germantown Parkway and Wolf River Boulevard this weekend, April 5-8, as it prepares for a longer closure starting next weekend. 

Germantown may have another moratorium, but not about apartments. The Planning Commission said Tuesday night it supports the temporary pause on businesses such as vape shops, CBD businesses and shooting ranges.

A recent ruling on a lawsuit filed in 2005, was not in favor of Germantown.

Germantown traffic will be impacted by a race and planned railroad work. Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route.

Award-winning Americana, jazz and gospel acts; a local roots favorite; an all-female tap group; a tribute to Tony Bennett; modern dance and a Guinean acrobatic troupe are all part of GPAC’s 30th season. 

The barricaded northbound lanes across the Wolf River bridge on Germantown Road soon will reopen, easing the tension that has developed through detours and rush-hour traffic.

A seasoned restaurant owner is bringing his concepts to Germantown under a new name.

The closures are expected to begin at 8 a.m. and last the full day of their respective date.

Germantown is looking to adopt ordinances related to temporary parking, but property managers worry guidelines look at retail without allowing them to meet customers' needs.

Germantown rezoned two parcels Monday, that puts mostly residential zoning on its eastern border.

This weekend’s partial closure of Germantown Road and Germantown Parkway near the Bobby Lanier Bridge will prepare for a longer closure. In a separate project, work is set to begin on Dogwood Road.

Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is ready to move forward with Houston High’s renovations. It said doing nothing, creates a bigger expense later.

A local Spanish teacher is running as a Democrat for District 83 in the Tennessee House. The seat is currently held by Rep. Mark White, who is expected to be the main sponsor of the school voucher bill.

As short-term parking and curbside pickup options are more abundant post-pandemic, Germantown is asking businesses to be uniform.

Big Oak Park in eastern Shelby County will help serve the youth baseball community in the Memphis area.

Whether or not the cyberattack on Germantown’s technology systems was ransomware is part of the criminal investigation.

The FBI is assisting with a criminal investigation of the attack. However, the city has shared limited details due to the ongoing investigation.

A proposed draft ordinance would make Germantown’s mayor the “executive head of the city,” and he or she would not be allowed to have other employment.

Germantown residents have local elections this fall. There are three aldermen positions and three school board seats on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Germantown Board of Education’s meeting Tuesday was full of celebrations for students, the board and its superintendent.