Collierville and Germantown schools restrict student cellphone use
In response to a Tennessee law, school leaders in Germantown and Collierville adopted rules related to students’ personal devices.
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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GermantownThe design for a Memphis-area UT Martin site started as a school project. Now, it’s becoming reality.
Rachel Helton is very familiar with the plans for the upcoming UT Martin facility in Germantown — because she designed them in grad school.
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ColliervilleAfter 40 years, beer rules are changing in Collierville
Updated laws change where alcohol can be sold and how many liquor stores are allowed in Collierville, but some business owners had concerns.
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ArlingtonSuburban schools dial up cellphone restrictions
A new state law forced school districts to implement new policies for students’ cellphones and other personal devices.
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Germantown Revamped proposal for Arthur property would decrease apartments, add green space
There have been several proposals for the site over the years, but the most recent is the second by High Mountain Investments.
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City of MemphisElephants, sharks and a $250M plan: Zoo renovation details take shape
By bringing in new animals, expanding for the current ones and revamping spaces like the aquarium, the Memphis Zoo renovation will transform outdated exhibits. “Talk about immersive. You will be transported,” the CEO said.
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GermantownVisionary woman’s emancipation experiment rooted in Germantown’s past
A symposium will explore how, before German immigrants created the Germantown community, Scottish immigrant Frances Wright started Nashoba Plantation as an emancipation project.
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ColliervilleCollierville’s beer ordinance was adopted in the ’80s. Now, microbreweries could be allowed.
The beer rules Collierville has used since 1983 are “so antiquated and so outdated and so not fair,” Alderman Nick Robbins said.
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GermantownGermantown man accused of sexually soliciting minors waives preliminary hearing
A man accused of sexually soliciting minors in a Germantown park waived his preliminary hearing in the suburb’s court.
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ColliervilleOfficials submit new plans for more retail, office space in Collierville
The Parke at Houston Levee Road went before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen with some adjustments since the outline plan was approved in 2022.
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ColliervilleShelby Williamson brings fresh, young perspective to Collierville chamber
“She’s been very kind, very energetic,” Collierville Mayor Maureen Fraser said. “She’s young and has a lot of great ideas.”
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GermantownWorkout group draws Germantown police attention
A group of about 50 men trying to start their day with a workout last week was met by Germantown police as they were wrapping up at the suburb’s Soccerplex on CD Smith Road.
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GermantownSouthwestern-style restaurant coming to Germantown
Wolf River Hospitality Group is bringing a new concept to the Germantown building where Asaderos Mexican Grill formerly operated. The restaurant company has owned the space since 2021.
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GermantownMan accused of sexual solicitation of minors appears before Germantown judge
A 38-year-old Germantown man was arrested after an alleged incident of sexually soliciting minors at Howard McVay Park. He entered a not guilty plea Wednesday.
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EducationMemphis-area UT Martin campus gets first approval
UT Martin passed its first hurdle to open a local campus, where it plans to expand its equestrian, veterinary and agricultural offerings.
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GermantownMan arrested for sexual solicitation of minors at Germantown park
Police responded to Howard McVay Park on Wednesday, July 30. A complaint was made about a man approaching children and requesting sexual acts.
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SuburbsMemphis-area public schools to require clear bags at school events
Germantown Municipal School District recently changed its clear-bag policy, joining the majority of public school districts around Memphis.
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GermantownGermantown teachers and staff ready to survive school year
Each year, teachers from all seven Germantown Municipal School District schools gather at Houston High for a party and inspirational speech from Jason Manuel, the superintendent.
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GermantownHouston High needs upgrades. Germantown may change its own rules to make it happen.
“We can decide we have a medium-tier school system or a top-tier school system, and that determines how we have to fund it,” a Houston High alumnus and parent said.
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GermantownEar-resistable: Rowan to open first Tennessee store in Germantown
An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.
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Germantown Germantown tries to close $90M gap in Houston High renovation funding
With the city’s debt capacity limitations, the focus of Wednesday’s joint session shifted towards finding alternative funding measures.
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GermantownNew coffee shop built on holy grounds
When the Schweighofer family moved from Manhattan to Memphis, they struggled to find a coffee shop open on Sundays.
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ColliervilleCollierville makes way for new subdivision
A rezoning decision could mean new homes in northwest Collierville.
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SuburbsWarren: With Hy-Vee out, what about another grocer
Grocery stores are an interesting topic in the suburbs. Anytime one that’s not Kroger announces plans, people watch with anticipation.
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ColliervilleCollierville gets permanent injunction against party house
The agreement puts a permanent injunction in place that will prohibit the owner of a home on Mayfield Road from using the residence as a short-term rental or party venue.
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