Filed under Living on December 2nd, 2008:
About the City of Germantown, TN
Germantown, Tennessee is a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee, located in Shelby County and is characteristically home to small and large horse farms. The community is known for its strong police and fire departments. Germantown, as a result is considered one of the safest communities in region. It has also ranked in the Top 10 Kid-Friendly Cities in the country.
All About Shelby County, Tennessee
- Shelby County is 784 square miles with 29 square miles of water.
- There are 10 cities/towns that make up Shelby County, TN: Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Eads, Fisherville, Germantown, Lakeland, Memphis, Millington
- Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest city parks in the nation with over 4500 acres where patrons can enjoy walking trails, fishing, horseback riding, picnicking.
- Shelby County is the largest in the state in terms of population and area.
- The Chucalissa Indian Museum and Archaeological site is in Shelby County, Tennessee
Resources For Apartment Searching in Germantown
- Apartment Searching – The Small Stuff Matters
- The Money You Need to Move into an Apartment
- Choosing A Reference for Your Apartment Rental Application
- When It Comes To Apartment-Searching, These Are Must-Haves for HER
- Bad Credit Check on Your Apartment Application – What Happens Next?
Apartments For Rent in Germantown, TN
- Farmington Gates Apartments
- Brook Chase Apartments at Germantown
- The Colonnade at Germantown Apartments
Fun Germantown Community Events
Germantown Festival- Residents look forward to the food, entertainment, crafts, and family fun at the C.o. Franklin Park.
Germantown Senior Expo- This expo is provides a wealth of information on anything and everything facing seniors in Germantown. Healthcare, housing, and retiring are among the topics featured. It’s not only informative, but enjoyable for those who attend.
Walk on the Wild Side Family Camp Out- Wolf River Nature Area plays host to this community event. Spend a night in the wilderness with your family and experience ranger cookouts, campfires, and nature walks.
Germantown Parks and Recreation Department
This department serves the residents of Germantown in so many ways. In addition to managing the upkeep of the grounds and facilities of the city’s parks and greenspaces, the Germantown Parks and Recreation Department creates, sponsors and hosts a variety of community events, classes, and seminars for everyone.
Parks and Recreation Department Special Events and Programs
- Dog Obedience Training
- Ultimate Frisbee Sports League
- Calligraphy Classes, for adults at Union University
- Family Scavenger Hunt, Wolf River Nature Area.
- Protect MySelf Personal Safety Training, for Women
- Bark in the Park Nature Hike, for you and your dog
- Pajama Storytime for kids ages 1 to 6 years of age
- Talking Your Way through the Spanish-Speaking World, Foreign Language Classes
- Skateboarding Clinic, Houston Levee Skate Park for anyone 7 yrs of age or older