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Topic: Germantown
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March 2026
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Something stinks in Germantown — and it’s higher waste pickup fees
Germantown is reviewing a sanitation contract, but prices will significantly increase due to inflation rates in the industry. A city administrator said Waste Pro has provided “Rolls-Royce-type” service.
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Germantown’s 911 call center was promised in 2020. Now it’s on permanent hold.
Funds officials thought were earmarked for the center went to other projects, leaving Germantown’s dispatch center high and dry.
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Two Houston High baseball coaches removed from posts
While both coaches were investigated, their departures are unrelated, the Germantown Municipal School District confirmed Friday.
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Germantown still must decide language regarding full-time mayor’s outside employment
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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The Standard’s tax incentive fails
A TIF for the Germantown redevelopment, which would replace Carrefour at Kirby Parkway and Poplar Avenue, failed by a 3-2 vote.
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Germantown school board seats draw educator and realtor candidates
While neither has kids in the district, they’ve been involved for many years.
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Full-time Germantown mayor could have no other full-time job, officials say
Germantown is saying if the mayor becomes full-time, the elected individual would have to quit their full-time job. However, the referendum on the May 5 ballot doesn’t state such.
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Two buildings could fill out Germantown’s medical corridor
Two new office buildings along Wolf River Boulevard will fill the last vacant parcel within Germantown’s medical corridor.
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February 2026
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Germantown Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson to seek reelection
Gibson has been on the board for 12 years and was chosen as vice mayor for a ninth time in December.
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Tony Salvaggio to run for Germantown mayor
The Germantown alderman is challenging incumbent Mike Palazzolo, who is seeking a fourth term.
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The Standard sticking with condos and offices — but plans could change
Plans for condominiums and office space at The Standard development in Germantown could change, a consultant hired by the suburb said.
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Two new clothing stores coming to Saddle Creek
Saddle Creek is opening two new stores in the spaces formerly occupied by Indigo, Allen Edmonds and a portion of Brooks Brothers.
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Germantown board to consider The Standard’s financing plan
Germantown’s Industrial Development Board recommended aldermen approve the suburb’s first ever TIF incentive.
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Bain Barbecue opening second location
The Memphis barbecue spot will open a new location in July, but first, the owners need to “de-Arby-fy” it.
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Germantown seeks artist with tunnel vision for Greenway mural
The pedestrian tunnel mural will kick off Germantown’s Greenway art project.
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January 2026
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Rehabilitators play key role in helping to preserve wildlife
Rehabilitators play key role in helping preserve wildlife in Memphis and West Tennessee.
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Local Jeopardy champ back for show’s Tournament of Champions
Her show airs Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. on WREG-TV.
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Germantown snowplows having trouble with frozen sheets on city streets
Germantown has two snow plows, but they haven’t been as effective due to the types of precipitation Shelby County received this past weekend.
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Opinion: Germantown citizens deserve clear answers about the push for a full-time mayor
“When the City of Germantown proposes sweeping and permanent changes to our system of governance — such as this charter amendment — transparency is not optional, it is essential. But this is where city leadership has fallen short.”
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Germantown residents vocally oppose tax incentive for The Standard
Germantown’s Industrial Development Board heard from a handful of residents who oppose a tax incentive for The Standard, the mixed-use development replacing Carrefour at Kirby Woods.
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Bringing down the house parties: Why communities struggle to tame the commotion
Music roars throughout the neighborhood. Partygoers do doughnuts in cul-de-sacs and park in yards. And when the party’s over, partygoers leave beer bottles, condoms and other debris — even car parts — scattered throughout the neighborhood.
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Trees on Wolf River Boulevard cleared for possibly 2 new Germantown medical offices
Twin Bridges Investment plans to extend the suburb’s medical corridor to the west with a pair of 54,000-square-foot office buildings.
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Germantown updates rules on beer, liquor sales
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Alderman voted to update rules on alcoholic beverage sales to align better with state law.
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Germantown could sell alcohol on Sunday mornings under proposed ordinance
Germantown is considering amendments to its beer, wine and liquor sale rules — modernizing them and aligning with state law.
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