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<strong>Germantown Municipal School District Superintendent Jason Manuel said GMSD estimates an enrollment of 5,800 students next year, a slight decrease.</strong> (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian)Premium Germantown

Germantown schools reviewing what may be its ‘toughest budget’ in history

The Germantown Municipal School District’s funding per pupil is in the bottom third of the state. 

By Abigail Warren April 20, 2026
Elections

Bailey: Germantown’s debate on full-time mayor heats up

With early voting starting this week, the lobbying for Germantown voters to decide if they want to go the full-time mayor’s route has increased.

By Clay Bailey 10 hours ago
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McCreery: Germantown deserves full-time leadership

“We need to change our form of government. We need to ensure our city has the full-time leadership needed to meet the demands of today and the expectations of the future.”

By Jon McCreery April 16, 2026
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Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades

Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.

By Abigail Warren April 15, 2026

  • Premium Germantown

    Germantown has a plan for winter weather

    In late January, sleet, snow and then more sleet fell in Germantown. Now, the city is doubling down on its winter weather response.

    By Abigail Warren April 14, 2026
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    Cloud control: Where do Shelby County suburbs stand on vaping regulations?

    One Shelby County suburb is putting restrictions on vaping at 21-and-up venues. How are other suburbs handling vaping and smoke shops?

    By Michael Waddell, Abigail Warren April 13, 2026
  • Arts & Culture

    Concerts in the Grove return to Germantown with new spring lineup

    Singer-songwriter and bassist Mark Edgar Stuart opens the spring series on May 7.

    By Elle Perry April 10, 2026
  • Real Estate

    Burlington looking at Germantown location

    Burlington is looking to fill an empty retail space in Germantown. It would be the brand’s sixth store in Shelby County.

    By Abigail Warren April 06, 2026
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    Germantown aims to spend $27 million on safety, streets and schools

    Germantown has about $27 million planned in improvements as part of the 2026-27 budget.

    By Abigail Warren April 06, 2026
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    Bailey: It costs a lot to pick up all the garbage

    Some suburban residents may have to face an increase in sanitation costs this summer, but the increase is certainly better than trash sitting uncollected at the curb.

    By Clay Bailey April 03, 2026
  • Germantown

    GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy

    The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.

    By Elle Perry March 25, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    Germantown renames field as ‘place of honor’ for drowning victim

    Will Drennan lost his life saving a child from nearly drowning at Riverdale Park. But his name will not be forgotten.

    By Abigail Warren March 25, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    Germantown’s 911 call center was promised in 2020. Now it’s on permanent hold.

    Funds officials thought were earmarked for the center went to other projects, leaving Germantown’s dispatch center high and dry.

    By Abigail Warren March 18, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    Something stinks in Germantown — and it’s higher waste pickup fees

    Germantown is reviewing a sanitation contract, but prices will significantly increase due to inflation rates in the industry. A city administrator said Waste Pro has provided “Rolls-Royce-type” service.

    By Abigail Warren March 18, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    Two Houston High baseball coaches removed from posts

    While both coaches were investigated, their departures are unrelated, the Germantown Municipal School District confirmed Friday.

    By Abigail Warren March 13, 2026
  • Elections

    In the suburban school board races, some candidates will have to win twice

    For some of those seeking a spot on a local school board, the only thing that stands in the way of the November general election is an August ballot. 

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell March 12, 2026
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    Should the Germantown mayor be a full-time job? Residents will decide in May 5 referendum vote.

    Germantown residents will be voting whether to make the town’s mayoral position a full-time gig. However, officials took back earlier statements that a full-time mayor must quit any other full-time job.

    By Abigail Warren April 13, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    The Standard’s tax incentive fails

    A TIF for the Germantown redevelopment, which would replace Carrefour at Kirby Parkway and Poplar Avenue, failed by a 3-2 vote.

    By Abigail Warren March 10, 2026
  • Premium Elections

    Germantown school board seats draw educator and realtor candidates

    While neither has kids in the district, they’ve been involved for many years.

    By Abigail Warren March 09, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    Bailey: Deciding whether a full-time mayor should abandon his full-time private job

    The realization that a full-time mayor elected in Germantown might have to abandon their regular job has added a layer of discussion to the suburb’s decisions this year.

    By Clay Bailey March 06, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    Full-time Germantown mayor could have no other full-time job, officials say

    Germantown is saying if the mayor becomes full-time, the elected individual would have to quit their full-time job. However, the referendum on the May 5 ballot doesn’t state such.

    By Abigail Warren March 05, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    Two buildings could fill out Germantown’s medical corridor

    Two new office buildings along Wolf River Boulevard will fill the last vacant parcel within Germantown’s medical corridor.

    By Abigail Warren March 04, 2026
  • Premium Real Estate

    Warby Parker trying on the Memphis market

    This would be the high-end eyeglass retailer’s first brick-and-mortar store in the area. 

    By Andy Ashby March 02, 2026
  • Elections

    Germantown Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson to seek reelection

    Gibson has been on the board for 12 years and was chosen as vice mayor for a ninth time in December.

    By Abigail Warren February 27, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    Bailey: Salvaggio’s announcement sets stage for eventful election year in Germantown

    Palazzolo vs. Salvaggio for the Germantown mayor’s position has the makings of a good heavyweight battle with strong name recognition for both.

    By Clay Bailey February 27, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    Tony Salvaggio to run for Germantown mayor

    The Germantown alderman is challenging incumbent Mike Palazzolo, who is seeking a fourth term. 

    By Abigail Warren February 26, 2026
  • Premium Germantown

    The Standard sticking with condos and offices — but plans could change

    Plans for condominiums and office space at The Standard development in Germantown could change, a consultant hired by the suburb said.

    By Abigail Warren February 25, 2026
  • Premium Suburbs

    Task Force driving down suburban crime, officials say

    Some worried the Memphis Safe Task Force’s launch would drive crime up in the suburbs.

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell February 23, 2026
  • Germantown

    Two new clothing stores coming to Saddle Creek

    Saddle Creek is opening two new stores in the spaces formerly occupied by Indigo, Allen Edmonds and a portion of Brooks Brothers.

    By Abigail Warren February 19, 2026

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