Historic Commission

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Purpose

The Historic Commission provides for the development and preservation of historic documents, structures, areas, oral history, pictorial history and other materials deemed essential to the historic significance of the City of Germantown.

Meetings

Third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Location varies. The commission does not meet in December.

Members

The commission consists of 12 members appointed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and includes Chairman Kyle Eaton, Vice Chairman Marissa Rogers, George Browder, Edna Guntert, Dale Hicks, Sandra Wilson, John Paul Miles, Lucie Calvin, Angela Griffith, Sara Barton, John Vaden and Brian White - DRC Liaison. Non-Voting members include Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Caleb Marcum, Alderman Sherrie Hicks, City Historian Andrew Pouncey and Staff Support Teresa Martin. 

Contact

For more information, contact Natalie Ruffin at NRuffin@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 757-7205 or Alderman Sherrie Hicks at SHicks@Germantown-TN.gov.

Beautification Commission - Holiday Lighting Contest Judging

Germantown Holiday Lighting Contest


It is time to deck the halls and get into the spirit of the holidays! Put your lighting skills to the test and compete for the ultimate bragging rights through the Germantown Beautification Commission's Holiday Lighting Contest. All Germantown residents and businesses are invited to enter the contest by submitting an evening photo of your home or business lighting display by using the form at https://forms.gle/6HP3PwAhkTt3RkT29. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, December 8. 


Members of the Beautification Commission will vote on the winners during their meeting on Monday, December 13. Voting will take place in the following categories: traditional, Holiday doorway, children’s Christmas, religious, lights galore, animated display, business, subdivision entrance and best of show. After all entries are submitted, a map will be posted to social media and the City's website so you and your family can take a drive and admire all the beautiful light displays.

 For more information, call the Parks and Recreation office at 757-7375. 

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