Germantown
Bailey: From IKEA on the way out to a Germantown TIF
A look at stories from outside the Interstate 240 loop from the planned departure of IKEA to resistance to a Germantown TIF.
Clay Bailey
News Editor
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September, 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
There are 237 articles by Clay Bailey :
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February 2026
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SuburbsBailey: Trying to crack a varying sidewalk code in the suburbs
A crack in the walk. Trying to decipher the various sidewalk codes in the suburbs — and who is supposed to pay for the repairs.
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GermantownBailey: 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.
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March 2026
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GermantownBailey: 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.
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SuburbsBailey: Memories of Libertyland, Lakeland and the Cunninghams’ collection
Former Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham and his brother Bill keep the memories of local attractions alive with items from the past.
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LakelandBailey: Suggested change in Lakeland government deserved more details
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter suggested a veiled idea of changing the suburb’s form of government before eventually floating her full idea.
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April 2026
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SuburbsBailey: 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.
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Shelby CountyBailey: MLGW representation and suburban voices on the utility board
Suburban representation on the MLGW board is a long-standing debate tied to a bunch of intertwined issues. But about a third of the customers who live outside of Memphis have no voting voice on that body.
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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.
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SuburbsBailey: Changes in suburban governments draw friction from both sides of issue
Lakeland officials are studying the question of changing the city’s form of government, but some officials are balking at one theory of the expert they brought to the table to outline what a change would mean.
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May 2026
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GermantownBailey: Round one of the race for a full-time mayor in Germantown is complete
Now that early voting is complete, campaigners have one more shot on Tuesday’s Election Day to sway Germantown residents on whether the mayor should transition to a full-time job.
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GermantownBailey: Were Germantown voters sending a message?
The rejection of changing Germantown’s charter to make the mayor a full-time position was overwhelming, leading some to think it was a message to incumbent Mike Palazzolo.
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