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.

A senior and a junior are competing for a starting spot. But things look very promising elsewhere as the Dragons look to build on last year’s 11-victory season.

With an unknown grocer heading to Union Depot in Bartlett, the guessing begins on which one could occupy the space. And, of course, Publix is the first on everyone’s desired list.

Germantown Municipal School District recently changed its clear-bag policy, joining the majority of public school districts around Memphis.

Today’s episode brings us to Bartlett where the last restaurant in a local chain has closed, but not without a little social media controversy. 

Arlington United Pentecostal has found a new church home.

The Olive Branch Police Department is seeking volunteers to work on the force as a supplement to its regular full-time officers.

“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.

One refreshing day in Orange Beach and a Dreamsicle-flavored soda led to a snap decision for pop shop in the Memphis area. 

With the exodus of a hummingbird festival in Holly Springs, a Southaven alderman has replanted the event in DeSoto County.

An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.

The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.

“My dad bought the orchard in 1995, but the trees themselves were planted around 1887,” said the owner of the new Como Pecan Co.

The church hopes to be able to break ground sometime next year. 

The new $90 million Hernando High has more than 200,000 square feet and is situated on an expansive 94-acre lot.

Ford’s electric vehicle truck and battery plant anticipates pumping several million gallons of water daily from the aquifer during peak operations.

After hitting roadblocks with a nearby day care and some unhappy residents, revised plans for the Union Depot addition development — and a grocery store under contract — get an approval.

James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets in the 14th round of the MLB Draft. The former Northpoint Christian standout chose to remain with the Tigers for another year. 

Baby Jack’s owner Will Clem is retiring and selling the building at 7610 U.S. 70 after 15 years in business.

Get to know the former planning commissioner who defeated his Republican opponent by fewer than 100 votes.

The purchase indicates the artificial intelligence company’s continued investment in the MidSouth, which now spans state lines. 

It’s been a week of strong opinions, tough questions and renewed commitment in the suburbs.

Also, Wiseacre Brewing Co. will introduce sandwich restaurant Panuzzo King, and a beverage shop, coffee by day and craft cocktails at night, will open late fall on South Main.

A couple of land donations, more law enforcement presence and the city’s first pickleball courts were big topics tackled at the Thursday meeting.

Her immediate focus will be to leverage the new and larger event spaces that are part of the Landers Center’s $88 million expansion.