Germantown
Germantown approves 29-cent property tax increase
Germantown’s budget and financial services director said the tax increase was the hardest decision in developing the budget.
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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ColliervilleCollierville superintendent earns new contract after strong evaluation
The board also adopted its strategic plan, which will guide the district’s direction for the next five years.
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July 2025
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GermantownGermantown panel gives thumbs up on final component of TraVure
Germantown’s Planning Commission looked at a third plan to round out a mixed-use development.
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Collierville Collierville leaders boogie into holiday weekend
Instead of the traditional, inspirational video shown at the town’s annual Independence Day celebration, Collierville officials wanted a different vibe.
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GermantownGermantown’s first mural will travel
Germantown doesn’t have murals like its neighboring communities. A new concept will bring a moving mural to the suburb.
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ColliervilleCollierville sues party house owner
Collierville has taken legal action against a homeowner after problematic parties at his residence. The town believes its ordinances prohibit the events held at the home.
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Metro Bellevue taps Lifeway CEO as new senior pastor
The potential successor to Steve Gaines will preach at Bellevue Sunday, July 13, before a church-wide vote on his appointment.
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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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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 makes way for new subdivision
A rezoning decision could mean new homes in northwest Collierville.
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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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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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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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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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August 2025
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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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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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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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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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