Monthly Archives: August 2016

By Bill Sorrell Briarcrest quarterback Jackson Walker celebrated his 16th birthday on Aug. 26 in the sweetest way possible, beating bitter rival St. George’s 37-14 in Collierville. “I was hoping for one (a win as a birthday present),” said Walker as he fielded happy birthdays from happy Briarcrest fans. “I couldn’t appreciate it until after […]

By Julie TurnerSpecial to The Times She seems like a normal third grader who loves Legos, talking on the phone, texting her friends and even math in school. But Sami Bray of Cordova is most at home on the stage. “I never get nervous,” Bray said. “And the bigger the crowd the better!” It’s a […]

Photo by Kevin LewterGermantown throttled St. Benedict to the tune of 45-0 Friday night on the road. The Red Devils got 148 passing yards from senior quarterback Miles Guyton, who ran for two touchdowns and threw for another.Guyton sat during the Aug. 19 season opener against Lausanne.Germantown had 19 first downs while only allowing two […]

Germantown recently tied with Smyrna, Tenn., for the third lowest unemployment rate in the state. According to data released last week by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the city’s jobless rate in July was 3.8 percent, more than a point lower than the national average of 4.9 percent. Germantown’s rate was the lowest […]

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved a development contract for phase one of the city’s first mixed-use development in the Western Gateway area. The first phase of the TraVure development includes the construction of internal private streets, landscaping and the installation of water lines under and across property of the Norfolk Southern […]

COLLIERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Collierville Standout Seniors Running back Peyton McCay & Linebacker Tyler Garvey By Bill Sorrell Growing up in military families, Tyler Garvey and Matt Connors learned how to be part of a close-knit group. “It’s been tough always moving,” said Connors, Collierville quarterback. “The only people you can count on to be there […]

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen has agreed to renew five lease agreements for wireless transmission facilities that will generate around $750,000 for the city over the next 25 years. Board members unanimously approved the lease agreements Monday night during their regularly scheduled meeting. The new lease agreements with SBA Properties for access to […]

The Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved a development agreement for a 4-story office building that will house Orgill Corporate Headquarters. The 121,600-square-foot building will be constructed on 12 acres at 4100 S. Houston Levee Road, north of Bailey Station Road. Board members unanimously approved the final site plan Monday night during their […]

By Julie Turner If your idea of a perfect night out includes good music, supporting a good cause and incredible food, then you don’t want to miss this year’s 16th annual Germantown Chamber’s Taste of the Town Benefit and Auction. The event will be held this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Guests will be able to […]