There are 908 article(s) tagged Germantown:

• December 2018

  • New restaurants spreading across Germantown in the coming months

    With several new restaurants opening in Germantown, the area is getting expanded options for dining.

    By Michael Waddell December 27, 2018

  • Germantown leader’s ‘purpose’ in special education earns honor

    Germantown Municipal School District's executive director of Exceptional Student Education has earned state honors for her achievements in special education. She sees her role in special education as accomplishing her "purpose."

    By Abigail Warren December 22, 2018

  • Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen hopes to ‘streamline’ its 2019 meetings

    With meetings this year lasting nearly two hours, the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen hopes to shorten its meetings in 2019 by reducing the amount of time alderman are allowed to speak.

    By Abigail Warren December 21, 2018

  • Shelby County Election files answer in Germantown mayoral race complaint

    Shelby County Election Commission filed a motion to dismiss a complaint filed by John Barzizza, Germantown mayoral candidate, saying his claims for a recount are without merit.

    By Abigail Warren December 18, 2018

  • GCT eyes growth after wrapping a successful 2018

    The recent final performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life” by an all-youth cast brought a close to the Germantown Community Theatre’s year – a successful run worthy of the closing show’s title.

    By Michael Waddell December 18, 2018

  • Germantown Performing Arts Center to welcome guests in spring 2020

    The Grove at GPAC should host visitors in the spring of 2020 after the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $5 million contract last week – the final approval needed before construction begins.

    By Abigail Warren December 17, 2018

  • Suburban retailers bank on ‘Shop Local, Buy Local’ for holidays

    As the holiday shopping season enters its frenzied final week, some locally owned shops in Germantown and Collierville – like The Brooks Collection and The Truffle Pig – are enjoying brisk sales on a variety of goods created by local artists and businesses.

    By Michael Waddell December 15, 2018

  • Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen to discuss adding parliamentarian

    Germantown is considering appointing a parliamentarian in hopes of bringing more order to Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings that have become chaotic in recent months.

    By Abigail Warren December 13, 2018

  • Rezoning of Cordova Triangle in Germantown returns to court with updated complaint

    The Owen family, owners of the majority of Germantown’s Cordova Triangle, have taken legal action regarding the city rescinding a previous decision allowing commercial use on the 20-acre site.

    By Abigail Warren December 12, 2018

  • Madonna Learning Center play provides spirit, warmth of the holiday season

    For many people, the holidays are not complete without attending the annual Christmas play presented by the students of Madonna Learning Center in Germantown.

    By Michael Waddell December 12, 2018

  • City Council, suburbs consider nixing noon beer sale restriction

    Having to wait until noon on Sunday before buying beer may soon be a thing of the past in several local jurisdictions. 

    By Michelle Corbet December 04, 2018

  • Barzizza contests Germantown mayor’s race results

    Germantown alderman John Barzizza is contesting the results of the Germantown mayoral race he lost to incumbent Mike Palazzolo by 120 votes in the certified election results the Shelby County Election Commission approved last week. 

    By Bill Dries December 04, 2018

• November 2018

  • First step in CarreFour redevelopment passes Germantown board

    After more than five years in the development pipeline, the CarreFour at the Gateway planned development near Germantown’s western border received preliminary outline plan approval from the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen this week.

    By Michael Waddell November 29, 2018

  • Palazzolo declared winner in G’town with certification of Nov. 6 results

    Incumbent Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo will serve another term after the Shelby County Election Commission certified him the winner of the Nov. 6 mayoral race by a 120-vote margin over challenger John Barzizza.

    By Michael Waddell November 27, 2018

  • Germantown maps streetscape improvements to connect part of business district

    With visions of making Germantown’s central business district and surrounding areas more walkable, inviting and safe, several streetscape improvement projects are in progress or envisioned for the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell November 13, 2018

  • Recount not automatic in Germantown mayoral race, no matter how close

    No matter how close the race between incumbent Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo and challenger John Barzizza, there is nothing in state law that requires an automatic recount.

    By Michael Waddell November 12, 2018

  • Provisional ballots don’t appear to be enough for Barzizza to overcome Palazzolo

    Based on the Shelby County Election Commission's number of provisional ballots from Germantown precincts, it appears unlikely challenger John Barzizza can overcome the 127-vote lead of incumbent mayor Mike Palazzolo.

    By Michael Waddell November 09, 2018

  • Germantown: Palazzolo declares win, Barzizza won’t concede

    The Election Commission may have posted the final unofficial numbers, but Germantown mayoral challenger John Barzizza was unwilling to concede the election Wednesday given the close finish with incumbent Mike Palazzolo.

    By Michael Waddell November 07, 2018

  • Two seats hotly contested for Germantown Board of Education

    Over the next year the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD) Board of Education will create a new five-year strategic plan, so the races for board seats in this year’s election carry extra weight.

    By Michael Waddell November 01, 2018

• October 2018

  • Suburban Dispatch: Bid requests for The Grove in Germantown go out; information on municipal candidates

    Germantown opened the bid process on its new outdoor venue – The Grove – earlier this week and the mandatory pre-bid meeting for those interested is later today.

    By Clay Bailey October 24, 2018

  • Campbell Clinic expansion underway in Germantown

    With an increasing demand of for muscular and skeletal services, Campbell Clinic is expanding its Germantown campus, almost tripling the current 60,000-square-foot location.

    By Michael Waddell October 23, 2018

  • Candidates seek two seats on Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen

    With early voting underway, candidates for two at-large Germantown aldermanic positions are doing their last-minute campaigning to sway voters – one side standing on continuing the city’s direction and leadership, the other seeking a new approach for the suburb. 

    By Michael Waddell October 22, 2018

  • Palazzolo tries to hold onto Germantown’s highest office against challenge from Barzizza

    Education and future development are the most significant issues in the Germantown mayoral race between challenger John Barzizza and incumbent Mike Palazzolo.

    By Michael Waddell October 17, 2018

  • Suburban Dispatch: Let’s check in on more campaign ads

    A week or so ago, we took a look at some of the campaign videos that surfaced in the suburbs, primarily in the mayoral races in Bartlett and Germantown.

    By Clay Bailey October 15, 2018

  • Suburban Dispatch: Germantown bickering leads to embarrassing meeting

    I remember the days when Germantown officials would snicker and mock the antics of the Memphis City Council.

    By Clay Bailey October 11, 2018