Homebuilders reject ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to Germantown’s newest neighborhood
Developer Spence Ray announces the 15 homebuilders who will construct his vision for the Glasgow subdivision at the former Germantown Country Club.
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June 2026
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Germantown leaders approve $242.5 million budget
The nearly $242.5 million financial plan was adopted with a sanitation fee increase but a flat property tax rate.
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New murals add vibrance to Wolf River tunnel on Germantown Greenway
Brightly colored depictions celebrating the Germantown Greenway are now greeting users as they walk, run or bike along the trail passing underneath Wolf River Boulevard.
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Despite social media outrage, no one speaks at meeting where Germantown considers sanitation-fee increase
Although school leaders, two school board candidates and a few residents were present, none chose to speak during the formal opportunity provided. There was quite a bit of public concern on social media about a new sanitation contract that will raise rates for residents.
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Property taxes hold steady in proposed Germantown budget
While the property tax rate will remain at $1.79 per $100 of assessed value, homeowners may have something to say Monday about a significant increase in sanitation costs facing the suburb.
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Bed, Bath & Beyond is returning to Germantown with a friend: The Container Store
Germantown hasn’t had a Bed Bath and Beyond in six years, but fans of the home goods store won’t have to wait much longer.
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Germantown residents relish living near horse show
Some may be annoyed by the sights, sounds and smells that accompany the Germantown Charity Horse Show, but not some of those who live near the festivities.
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Germantown’s Glasgow plan stuck in limbo amid FEMA delays
The government shutdown is partially responsible for delays at the country club.
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May 2026
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Spelling star aims for top prize at third straight trip to national bee in DC
Farmington Elementary student Josh Verma hopes to be the fourth Memphis-area student to win the whole thing.
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Scotty Hendricks resigns from Germantown schools board
Hendricks is resigning about six months before the end of the term as his family will relocate. He was appointed to the GMSD board in 2025 to finish the term of Dr. Daniel Chatham.
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Germantown school board passes tight $92M budget amid funding battle
The approval “should not be misconstrued as consent,” as Germantown school leaders say there is still money that the city owes the suburban district.
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Germantown Symphony Orchestra conductor is laying down his baton
Ron Vernon is stepping down as music director for Tennessee’s longest-standing community symphonic orchestra.
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Germantown not paying schools what voters were promised
Germantown Municipal School District believes it is being shortchanged in the amount of money it has been given by the suburb. It holds that residents voted for the school district to receive more funds annually, as property values increase.
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Germantown sanitation rates are going up despite some pushback
A Germantown board approved a new sanitation contract, and residents should see the price increase on their bill this summer.
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Germantown has low voter turnout despite mayoral referendum
Nearly 33,000 people are registered to vote in Germantown, but only 3,513 have voted, according to the Shelby County Election Commission.
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April 2026
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Germantown community to determine what it looks like to ‘thrive’
Germantown wants heavy community engagement as it develops its roadmap to 2050. The suburb has not pursued a plan of this scale in nearly 50 years.
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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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Germantown schools reviewing what may be its ‘toughest budget’ in history
The Germantown Municipal School District’s funding per pupil is in the bottom third of the state.
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Germantown continues to ‘take bites’ out of Houston High upgrades
Germantown Municipal School District is making some efforts towards its master plan, but it can’t make large improvements without investment from the city.
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Germantown has a plan for winter weather
In late January, sleet, snow and then more sleet fell in Germantown. Now, the city is doubling down on its winter weather response.
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Should the Germantown mayor be a full-time job? Residents will decide in May 5 referendum vote.
Germantown residents will be voting whether to make the town’s mayoral position a full-time gig. However, officials took back earlier statements that a full-time mayor must quit any other full-time job.
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Cloud control: Where do Shelby County suburbs stand on vaping regulations?
One Shelby County suburb is putting restrictions on vaping at 21-and-up venues. How are other suburbs handling vaping and smoke shops?
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Burlington looking at Germantown location
Burlington is looking to fill an empty retail space in Germantown. It would be the brand’s sixth store in Shelby County.
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Germantown aims to spend $27 million on safety, streets and schools
Germantown has about $27 million planned in improvements as part of the 2026-27 budget.
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March 2026
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GPAC’s latest season includes Mavis Staples, Second City, Samara Joy
The season includes actor/singer Darren Criss, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, and fiddle duo Carter and Cleveland.
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