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You can still
see the village Germantown once was in its rolling horse pastures and
narrow, tree-lined streets. As late as 1950, the city had only 400
residents. But today, it has grown into the tenth largest city in
Tennessee with a population of 37,000. Located just east of the Memphis
city limits, Germantown offers a quite respite from the hustle and bustle
of the city.
Germantown has successfully managed the challenges of its growth through
efficient city government and carefully monitored development. Only four
percent of the city is zoned commercial. Germantown is well known for its
tough signage codes and zoning ordinances that ban industry, allowing
residents to enjoy living in a city with no billboards, tall buildings or
neon signs.
One of the city's strong points is its parks system, with 12 neighborhood
parks. The city likes to point out that there is a park located within
one-half mile of every residence. The Germantown Performing Arts Centre
and the Civic Centre are new additions to the city.
The Germantown Charity Horse Show is the city's oldest and best known
event. At one time, horses outnumbered people in Germantown and a love for
horses is still a community tradition. The show, which is one of the
largest all-breed shows in the U.S., draws 10,000 spectators annually.
Another special event is the Federal Express St. Jude Classic, a PGA
tournament held each year at Southwind.
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