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<strong>Germantown Municipal Schools Superintendent Jason Manuel (left) dances on stage during the district&rsquo;s annual back-to-school kickoff event on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.</strong> (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)Premium Germantown

Germantown 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.

By Abigail Warren 6 hours ago
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Headed to a high school game or event? Don’t forget your clear bag

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

By Abigail Warren 4 hours ago
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Houston 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.

By Abigail Warren July 31, 2025
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Ear-resistable: Rowan to open first Tennessee store in Germantown

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

By Abigail Warren July 29, 2025

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    Food Files: Hattie B’s Hot Chicken coming to Germantown

    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.

    By Sophia Surrett July 18, 2025
  • 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.

    By Brandon LaGrone II, Abigail Warren July 17, 2025
  • Sports

    Brent Rooker goes deep at MLB All-Star Game

    Germantown resident Brent Rooker hits a three-run home run in Tuesday’s Major League Baseball showcase.

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    Was Rooker robbed? Local slugger one controversial inch short in home run derby

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 16, 2025
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    Was Rooker robbed? Local slugger one controversial inch short in home run derby

    Brent Rooker and Cal Raleigh were tied with 17 home runs each, and MLB’s tiebreaker was who hit the longest. Rooker’s longest of 470.53 feet was just short of Raleigh’s longest of 470.61.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 15, 2025
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    Cardinals select Houston High standout Ryan Mitchell

    On Sunday, the Cardinals selected Houston High shortstop Ryan Mitchell in the second round of the Major League Draft. He was the nation’s 26th-ranked high school prospect.

    By John Varlas July 13, 2025
  • Sports

    Former ECS baseball standout joins MLB Home Run Derby

    “Competing in the Home Run Derby has always been a dream of mine,” the Germantown native said.

    By The Associated Press July 10, 2025
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    ‘No shortcuts': What new director of player development, a Memphis native, brings to Tigers

    Darrell Brown Jr., Memphis’ new director of player development, is a former Germantown star and the godson of Tigers coach Penny Hardaway.

    By Parth Upadhyaya July 09, 2025
  • Sports

    Two Memphians named MLB All-Stars

    One grew up in Arlington, and the other one grew up in Germantown. Now, they are headed to the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

    By David Boyd July 08, 2025
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    Germantown’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.

    By Abigail Warren July 06, 2025
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    Germantown 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. 

    By Abigail Warren July 01, 2025
  • Germantown

    Popular yoga retailer opening first Memphis area store

    The brand offers athletic clothing for men and women. 

    By Abigail Warren June 25, 2025
  • Update Neighborhoods

    Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades in the Memphis area

    Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 26, 2025
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    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.

    By Abigail Warren June 23, 2025
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    Germantown leaders consider budget, tax increase amid ‘looming recession’

    Germantown leaders will give final consideration to their budget Monday. The financial plan includes a property tax increase.

    By Abigail Warren June 23, 2025
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    New GPAC leader is immersed in local arts

    Parke Kennedy took the role of Germantown Performing Arts Center executive director earlier this month. She wants to keep GPAC on the path it’s on.

    By Abigail Warren June 23, 2025
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    New MLGW substation to power growth in Collierville

    The new substation will help create redundancy in MLGW’s system.

    By Abigail Warren June 17, 2025
  • Germantown

    Germantown leaders pledge more money for Houston High makeover

    Two Germantown aldermen brought forth proposals Monday evening to put more funds toward Houston High’s master plan. Only one of those plans was approved.

    By Abigail Warren June 10, 2025
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    Germantown farm to help UT-Martin expand equestrian, veterinary options

    University of Tennessee-Martin officials hope former Olympic equestrian Melanie Smith’s Wildwood Farm in Germantown will be available to students by 2027.

    By Abigail Warren June 07, 2025
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    Amen to more parking: Germantown church gets green light for expansion

    The Germantown Planning Commission gave a quick endorsement of plans for Harvest Church’s expansion.

    By Brandon LaGrone II June 05, 2025
  • Germantown

    Germantown considering bank in medical district

    The Planning Commission unanimously endorsed plans for adding West Tennessee Bank to the collection of medical offices in Wolf River Professional Center.

    By Abigail Warren June 14, 2025
  • Premium Germantown

    Annual Germantown show isn’t just about the horses

    Third-generation corndog vendor Dustin Herrington has not missed a Germantown Charity Horse Show since he was born. But the show took on new meaning after his mom died of breast cancer in 2018. 

    By Abigail Warren June 03, 2025
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    Multiple arrests made at large house party in Collierville

    Collierville police answered calls over the weekend to a large gathering leading to the arrest of eight people on various drug and firearms charges.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 02, 2025
  • Germantown

    GPAC selects new director

    In a release, Patrick O’Connor, GPAC board president, said when he shared the recommendation with the board, there was “total support for Parke.”

    By Abigail Warren June 02, 2025
  • Premium Sports

    Buckley: The night Redbirds manager Ben Johnson answered a special call

    Germantown High graduate Ben Johnson had family in mind on a big night for the Memphis Redbirds.

    By Tim Buckley May 22, 2025
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    Next GPAC director must understand ‘the Germantown way’

    Germantown will likely hire its next executive director from within. The opening comes as Paul Chandler takes the top position at Memphis River Parks Partnership.

    By Abigail Warren May 21, 2025

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