Germantown
Germantown talks trash as it studies sanitation contract
With rising labor costs, the city is reviewing the option of bringing trash collection in-house. This option might involve building a landfill within Germantown.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is an award-winning reporter and covers Collierville and Germantown for The Daily Memphian. She was raised in the Memphis suburbs, attended Westminster Academy and studied journalism at the University of Memphis. She has been with The Daily Memphian since 2018.
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Collierville Collierville sees low early voting turnout ahead of Dec. 10 runoff
Fewer than 4.2% of registered voters in Collierville took the opportunity to cast early ballots in the suburb’s runoff election. The last chance to vote in the Alderman Position 3 race is Tuesday.
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GermantownRetail center could jumpstart the ‘bootheel of Germantown’
A new project in the southeast corner of the suburb is taking advantage of the Winchester Road corridor’s potential for development, and it could set the standard for the area.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Firepit Fridays, Stumbling Santas and a light Delight
This week, a Shakespeare rom-com opens in Cordova, zombies are still in season at Growlers and WYXR raises the sound at Crosstown.
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GermantownGermantown seeks appointment for Board of Education vacancy
Last month,Dr. Daniel Chatham, a member of the board since his 2022 election, announced his intention to resign with about two years remain in his term.
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ColliervilleStan Joyner’s decisions made Collierville ‘absolutely what it is today’
Mayor Stan Joyner will retire next month at age 74. He’s called Collierville home for all but four years and spent half his life serving the suburb.
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ColliervilleCollierville aldermen honored for service to town
Two aldermen were celebrated for their years dedicated to Collierville. Their final meeting as part of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen is scheduled for Dec. 9.
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GermantownEoff focused on students during time on school board
Amy Eoff will end her time on the Germantown Board of Education this week. She was elected in 2016 and reelected in 2020.
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Germantown Brian Curry looks towards next term on Germantown schools board
Unopposed for his second term on the Germantown Board of Education, Curry reflected on the past four years and what he sees ahead.
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GermantownGermantown school board member resigns
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
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GermantownDemolition of Carrefour at Kirby Woods moved up as last tenants plan to go
The final chapter of Carrefour in Germantown is rapidly ending. The planned redevelopment of the site should begin significant progress in 2025.
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Collierville Collierville renames historic high school for outgoing mayor
Retiring Mayor Stan Joyner was surprised Thursday night as he was informed his former school building will be named in his honor.
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ColliervilleElection Commission sets runoff date for Collierville
The Shelby County Election Commission decided Thursday that a Collierville runoff will be held Dec. 10 to fill the office held by Alderman John Worley.
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GermantownSwankys Taco Shop to close Germantown location
Swankys Taco Shop will close its Carrefour location in two weeks. Redevelopment and the resulting construction contributed to its departure from Kirby Woods after two decades.
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Collierville Collierville runoff candidates support mayor’s apartment moratorium
Mayor-elect Maureen Fraser is committed to a temporary halt on apartment construction. Chad Lindsay and Nick Robbins, facing each other in a Dec. 10 runoff, support her position.
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GermantownMorrison Village to add to bustling activity on Houston Levee
Morrison Village, a development near Carriage Crossing, earned preliminary site plan approval Monday and aims to bring apartments and businesses to Collierville.
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GermantownGermantown schools employees learn to recognize gunfire
With students out of class and teachers participating in in-service training, police simulated gunfire to help workers understand the sounds of gunshots in buildings.
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Germantown Germantown Schools chairman discusses past, future of serving suburb
Ryan Strain won’t be chairman next year on the Germantown Board of Education, but his seat in Position 1 is undoubtedly secure.
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Elections Collierville alderman race heads to December runoff with appointments in tow
Voting isn’t over for Collierville residents. The town will head back to the polls in December to settle a runoff for one alderman position. Plus, two appointments must be made.
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Elections Ellis wins Germantown school board seat, incumbents cruise to victory
Incumbents sailed to victory Tuesday night. The only contested race in Germantown was between Andy Ellis and Vicki Gandee.
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Elections Collierville mayor: Fraser to succeed Joyner, runoff required for Alderman Pos. 3
Collierville elected Maureen Fraser as its next mayor Tuesday. Mayor Stan Joyner is retiring later this year.
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Elections Meet the candidates for Collierville school board Position 4
Three men are seeking the remaining two years of Keri Blair’s term. A former educator, a current educator and a manager at a railroad company are vying for the seat.
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Collierville Three vie for open Collierville alderman seat
Three residents are vying for the open position on Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The seat is held by Alderman John Worley who is not seeking reelection.
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Elections Collierville High TV mayoral candidate forum canceled
The TV show is a victim of uncertainty about whether filming it on a public school campus posed a problem. There were questions regarding whether it constituted campaigning on school property.
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Elections Two Collierville school board candidates on rezoning, waiving tuition
Wanda Gibbs is facing a challenge from Rachelle Maier on Collierville’s Board of Education.
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