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Germantown Weekly COLLIERVILLE
B&B near square gets OK Special-event use scrutinized by board By Lela Garlington garlington@commercialappeal.com 901-529-2349
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Chef John Greenwald from Southland Park Gaming and Racing serves samples from his restaurant to Janice Hall, Bobby Henderson and Schuyler Smith at the 14th Annual Taste of the Town. The annual fundraiser hosted by the Germantown Chamber of Commerce features samplings of 30 restaurants.
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Taste of the Town Foodie fundraiser garners support for MakeA-Wish, G’town Chamber
By Kyle Kurlick Special to The Weekly
Hundreds gathered at the Hilton Memphis on Sept. 21 for the 14th annual Taste of the Town to enjoy ine food and drink while raising support for Make-A-Wish and the Germantown Chamber of Commerce. Spectrum Lighting and Controls Incorporated was the presenting sponsor for this year’s event. Showcasing the talents from 30 Memphis restaurants, Taste of the Town gave attendees the chance to walk around the hotel ballroom sampling appetizers, entrées and desserts while enjoying background violin music by Donna Wolf. This year’s event added a new feature where guests voted on the best appetizer and entrée, best dessert, best presentation and best overall restaurant. One popular dish came from Southland Park
One popular dish came from Southland Park Gaming and Racing with its pepper-crusted sirloin steak served with garlic mashed potatoes and veggies poured over with a brandy cream sauce and topped with tobacco onions.
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It wasn’t so much the bedand-breakfast part, but rather the special-events venue that took up about 20 minutes of the town planner’s presentation Monday night. After hearing detailed plans for the use of ampliiers, parking and the number of people allowed for indoor (49) and outdoor (200) events, the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen asked only a few questions about the proposed Stratton House Bed & Breakfast at 198 Natchez, just a few blocks from Town Square. By a 5-0 vote, the board granted a conditional use permit to Hampton and Katie Parr to turn the home and one-acre lot into a B&B and a special-event venue for private parties. The approval means the town now has its irst B&B in recent history. Before the vote, Mayor Stan Joyner said, “There’s no doubt there’s been a need in the town. I hope it will be well received by the neighbors.” Alderman Billy Patton suggested that if any neighbors object to parking in front of their homes, they can rope that area of as a no-parking zone. Cory Brady with Integrated Land Solutions assured the board the owners will continue working with the neighbors because the Parrs have a 12-lot subdivision they are developing in addition to the B&B. “We have to sell the lots,” See B&B, 2
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Chain saw artist carves temporary ‘home’
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Sets up shop after run at Delta Fair
Houston Mustangs rush for 472 yards in 46-21 victory over rival Germantown. PREP
By Lela Garlington garlington@commercialappeal.com 901-529-2349
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HOMECOMING VICTORY Students and fans turn out chock full of spirit to watch the Collierville Dragons beat Wooddale, 28-6. PREP SPORTS, 18
MY LIFE/MY JOB BrownDog Lodge is a luxury pet hotel, daycare and spa in Germantown. PETS, 9 The Commercial Appeal © Copyright 2014
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