The Board of Mayor approved rezoning a few acres of land once part of Forest Hill Elementary. The rezoning will move a water tower the city previously proposed on Forest Hill Elementary property.
Jon McCreery, Amy Eoff and Scott Williams have all announced plans to seek office on Germantown's November ballot. Additionally, Sherrie Hicks and Brian Curry have filed petitions with sufficient signatures.
Germantown has been charged for legal counsel expenses the Shelby County Election Commission incurred after John Barzizza contested mayoral election results.
Aldermen reviewed the general fund and capital improvements in a work session on Wednesday. The aldermen plan to have the final review of the budget by the end of August.
Bed Bath & Beyond is closing its Germantown store. This fall Planet Fitness will begin building out the space to open a gym in Germantown Plaza.
The city is proposing nearly $4.7 million worth of capital improvement projects. The Financial Advisory Commission proposed moving forward last week. Aldermen will review the projects Wednesday.
Germantown's November ballot is shaping up. Rod Motely will challenge Sherrie Hicks for Alderman Position 3, the seat held by Dean Massey. Massey has said he will not run for that seat.
This Fourth of July weekend will look a lot of different because of COVID-19, but there are still multiple activities throughout Shelby County for those to celebrate and enjoy the holiday.
Germantown’s total sales tax revenue for the 2019-20 fiscal year was on budget, the city reports, although COVID-19 made the picture "murky."
A group protested in a Germantown office park. They wanted to support an East Memphis resident who peacefully protested in the suburb over the weekend. The protester was confronted by a Germantown resident.
Germantown Municipal School District unanimously approved a new contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel, carrying him to 2024.
Monday was the first day to pull petitions for Nov. 3 elections. In Germantown four people said they plan to run for alderman or the board of education. In Collierville, the mayor and two aldermen are seeking re-election.
Germantown's Board of Education is renewing a new four-year contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel. His current contract does not expire until June 2022.
The Germantown community has signed a letter calling for the suburban school district to better address racial issues in the schools. Superintendent Jason Manuel said he is willing to listen and eager to change.
The soon-to-open "active adult rentals" development eliminates food and medical services but packs in resort-style amenities and programming.
The Baumers opened their first store in May 1999 in the then-new Trinity Place shopping center at Trinity Road and Germantown Parkway.
Germantown has several financial challenges it is facing in its budget in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The board approved its $58.7 million operating budget Thursday evening.
Germantown is opening The Grove at GPAC outdoor entertainment venue, but for now COVID-19 requirements limit the experience to small groups at the new venue.
Germantown is following Memphis, implementing a curfew from 10 p.m. Monday until the predawn hours of Tuesday morning.
Houston High told families it will not hold a traditional graduation in June. Germantown Municipal School District made the announcement Tuesday.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed there was shooting involving three officers in Germantown on Sunday.
Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request by SCS that would allow a 22,000 square-foot addition at Germantown Elementary School. Board members cited concerns with potential enrollment increases and traffic concerns.
Germantown aldermen voted for a continuing resolution to its budget on Monday. Additionally, they approved a professional services agreement for a new water tower design.
Germantown Elementary wants to replace 10 portables with more classrooms in a 22,000-square-foot building. Although the district says it won't increase traffic neighbors have concerns.
Germantown's Planning Commission endorsed rezoning three acres that will become part of John Duke's larger Wilder at Forest Hill subdivision north of Forest Hill Elementary School.