City Seeks Applicants for Education Commission and Library Board Germantown residents interested in serving their community are invited to apply for upcoming openings on the Education Commission and Library Board.
Established in 1841, Germantown is a community driven by a commitment to excellence. The City operates under a mayor-council form of government, guided by a private act charter from the State of Tennessee.
Making Germantown Home to Your Business The City of Germantown continues to grow. Phase six of Thornwood, a 19-acre mixed use development project, is nearing completion. Another large development, TraVure, serves as the headquarters of Mid America Apartments.
Germantown Performing Arts Center The Center features an acoustically perfect 800-seat performance hall, a black box rehearsal space, grand foyer and staircase, box office and other offices and facilities in support of GPAC’s operations.
The City of Germantown, its elected officials and employees stand ready to provide courteous assistance and quality services to you and are fully committed to making Germantown a great place to live. Flip thorough the guide to get details about the services provided by the City.
Within an easy 30-minute drive east of Elvis’ mansion and the rhythm-and-blues of Beale Street lies the charming city of Germantown, Tennessee. About 41,000 people call Germantown home, while visitors enjoy the lush greenways Southern hospitality, amazing experiences with the arts and year-round community events. Don’t miss when you visit
Map Germantown is also part of the Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area, which contains more than a million people in five counties: Crittenden County, Arkansas; DeSoto County, Mississippi; and Fayette, Shelby and Tipton Counties in Tennessee. Demographics The City of Germantown's 2020 census recorded a city population of 41,333.