Speed limit set to 25 mph on ‘minor streets’
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Speed limit set to 25 mph on ‘minor streets’

In an unanimous vote, the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the establishment of a designated speed limit of 25 MPH on all minor streets in the City, effective immediately. “I am very pleased with our Board’s support to reduce speed limits within minor streets in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Mike Palazzolo. “Our City…

GHS Graduation
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GHS Graduation

• Seniors at Germantown High School were finally able to celebrate graduation at a ceremony held last month at the Renasant Convention Center in downtown Memphis. Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray was on hand to hand out diplomas. Students were each allotted six tickets for friends and family. Germantown High School currently serves 2,017 students. Summer…

Germantown native donates farm to UT Martin
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Germantown native donates farm to UT Martin

A Germantown native and landowner has granted the University of Tennessee at Martin the largest single gift in the history of the school.Germantown’s Melanie Smith Taylor and her family announced on Thursday that Wildwood Farm will be transferred to the university upon her death.The gift will allow UT Martin to “increase educational program offerings in…

Germantown vaccination site closes after more than 4 months
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Germantown vaccination site closes after more than 4 months

After nearly four and a half months in operation and more than 68,700 vaccinations administered, June 24 marked the final day of operation for the COVID-19 vaccination site at Germantown Baptist Church.Operated by the City of Germantown and the Town of Collierville in cooperation with the City of Memphis, the site was opened in an…