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Library Launches Pen Pal Program for Germantown Children and Seniors
Earlier this week the Germantown Community Library launched the Dear Friend, a program aimed to help those who may be feeling lonely or isolated during the COVID-19 outbreak.
04/02/2020 4:30 PM
Germantown Strong
The City is developing a program to assist the community's most vulnerable populations during the Coronavirus crisis.
03/27/2020 12:00 PM
City of Germantown Issues Shelter-in-Place Order
To further combat the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), City of Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo has issued a Safer at Home Executive Order that will go into effect beginning Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. and will remain in effect until rescinded by the mayor.
03/23/2020 2:00 PM
GPD Reports Weekly Activity
Keep up with the latest activity from the Germantown Police Department.
03/31/2020 9:30 AM
Essential Businesses Allowed Temporary Signage During Shelter-In-Place
The City's Economic and Community Development department has adopted a policy that allows essential businesses open during the Shelter-In-Place order to advertise to customers that they are open for business.
03/25/2020 9:00 AM
City of Germantown Issues Local State of Emergency
Mayor Mike Palazzolo has signed a declaration to issue a state of emergency for the City of Germantown.
03/20/2020 1:30 PM
Germantown Municipal Buildings Are Closing to the Public Due to COVD-19 Outbreak
Beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, Germantown City Hall and all municipal buildings will be closed to the public until further notice.
03/18/2020 10:30 AM
City of Germantown Announces Facility Closures Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
The City of Germantown continues to prioritize the health and safety of residents and City employees as we continue to navigate the outbreak of COVID-19 that is heavily impacting the nation.
03/16/2020 3:00 PM
Germantown Municipal Court Cancels All March Court Sessions
In response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and recent actions taken by the Tennessee Supreme Court, Germantown Municipal Court will canceling all court sessions scheduled for March 18 and March 25.
03/16/2020 11:30 AM
Germantown Animal Shelter Temporarily Revising Policies Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Staff at the Germantown Animal Shelter has been closely monitoring the ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and has received recommendations from the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA).
03/14/2020 12:00 PM
City of Germantown Cancels Programming Until the End of March
In respect to the national situation and the advice of numerous health organizations, the City has decided to ultimately put the following precaution in place to mitigate the spread of the virus through social distancing practices.
03/13/2020 5:00 PM
Germantown Municipal School District Will Be Closing Schools Through March 27
After serious and considerable deliberation and input from many stakeholders, the six municipal Shelby County superintendents in Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland, and Millington have made the collective decision to cancel classes, extracurricular activities, and sporting event
03/13/2020 4:00 PM
Germantown Continues to Carefully Monitor Coronavirus Outbreak
The City of Germantown is still continuing to carefully monitor the ongoing outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as it affects Shelby County, the state of Tennessee and the country.
03/12/2020 4:30 PM
City of Germantown Actively Monitoring Coronavirus Outbreak
The City of Germantown is actively monitoring the current outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and taking steps to protect employees and residents.
03/09/2020 4:30 PM