Germantown News & Shelby Sun Times

10/30/2025

Win a Thanksgiving turkey at our Annual Turkey Shoot!

BB guns, provided by the Bartlett Parks and Recreation Department, will be used to shoot targets mounted on bales of hay in the Singleton Gymnasium. Outside weapons will not be allowed on City property.

First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded within the age categories below.

Date: November 15
Time: 11:30a (no targets will be sold after 1p)

Age Categories: 8 & under, 9–12, 13–17, 18–35, 36–50, 51-65, and 66 & up. Price: $1.00/target; each target is five shots (targets will be sold at the door day of event)

For more information: https://www.cityofbartlett.org/124/Special-Events

10/30/2025

Who’s ready for one last night of Concerts in The Grove this fall?!

Memphis native singer-songwriter Marcella Simien joins forces with Chicago-based fiddle player and singer-songwriter Anne Harris as Magnolias, serving up soul-stirring vocals and thought-provoking lyrics informed by Creole, soul, blues, folk, and roots traditions for a spellbinding experience! 🎶 What better way to kick off your Halloweekend?

Gates open at 5:30 PM and music starts at 6:30 PM!

Food Trucks:
🥡 Pok Cha’s Egg Rolls
🍔 Green Beetle Food Truck
🍦 TCBY

Tickets are available at www.gpacweb.com. Tickets for kids 8 and under are free!

Concerts in The Grove are presented by SouthWorth Capital Management. Special thanks to Bob Richards Jewelers for sponsoring this concert.

10/30/2025

The Germantown Police Department is excited to welcome Taz, a 1-year-old Dutch Shepherd, to our K-9 Unit. Originally from Slovakia, Taz came to the United States through High Drive K9 in Greenville, South Carolina.

After a rigorous selection process where he ranked 1 out of about 20 dogs, Taz proved he has exactly what it takes to serve alongside our officers. He and his handler, Officer Iacobucci, will soon begin training with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

Taz recently celebrated his first birthday and is already showing strong promise as part of the team. He’s friendly and social, but when it’s time to work, he’s all business. Help us give a warm welcome and a belated happy birthday to K-9 Taz!

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

Every year, residents ask: “What time does trick-or-treating start?” In Germantown, Halloween is traditionally celebrated on October 31, but the City does not set an official trick-or-treat schedule.

If you’re ready to welcome little ghouls and goblins, simply turn on your porch light to let them know you’re “open for business.” Neighborhoods that choose to postpone or reschedule are encouraged to communicate through neighborhood social media pages or your HOA.

Whether you’re passing out candy or enjoying a family night out, we hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween! 👻

10/30/2025

As Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m., the Germantown Fire Department reminds everyone to “Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries!” This simple step ensures your smoke alarms are always ready. Stay safe by keeping your smoke detectors in top shape—test them once a month and make battery changes a regular part of your fall routine!

10/30/2025

Halloween is a night of fun, but safety comes first! Follow these tips to help ensure trick-or-treaters have a spooktacular and safe evening:

Costumes: Make sure costumes are flame-retardant and kept short to prevent tripping. Use makeup instead of masks, and have children wear comfortable shoes.

Visibility: Wear light-colored clothing or add reflective tape to costumes. Carry a flashlight if trick-or-treating after dark.

Accessories: Make costume props (knives, guns, swords) from cardboard or flexible materials.

Supervision: Younger children should always be accompanied by an adult, and older children should travel with friends, never alone.

Planning: Set time limits, map out a safe route, and remind children not to take shortcuts or enter a stranger’s home.

Treat Safety: Only allow children to eat treats after returning home and inspecting them. Stick to treats in their original wrappers.

10/24/2025

The City of Germantown has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to transparency and financial excellence.

For the 43rd consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded Germantown the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City’s annual comprehensive financial report.

This is the highest honor in governmental accounting and financial reporting, recognizing cities that go beyond basic requirements to provide clear and accessible financial information to the public.

Congratulations to our Finance team for maintaining this gold standard for more than four decades!

10/24/2025

Congratulations to Germantown Municipal School District for once again earning recognition as a Project ADAM Heart Safe School system! This achievement reflects GMSD’s strong commitment to student safety and emergency preparedness — a key part of the district’s focus on readiness and well-being.

The initiative, led by Houston High School’s Houston Hearts Club in partnership with Methodist Germantown Hospital, ensures every campus is trained and equipped to respond in a cardiac emergency.

We’re proud of our students, staff and local partners for helping make Germantown schools — and our community — a safer place for everyone.

10/24/2025

It’s never too early to start making your plans for the holidays, and the Germantown Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday concert will be here before you know it!

Join us on Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 PM to kickstart your season of festivities!

Tickets are on sale now at the link in our bio or at www.gpacweb.com.

Special thanks to our show sponsor Bob Richards Jewelers.

10/24/2025