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GERMANTOWN
TN REAL ESTATE
Germantown TN Real Estate, immediately East of Memphis, began as a
horse town and was mainly pastures and narrow, tree-lined streets. Cotton
Plantations existed here in the 1800’s as well as part of the Underground
Railroad system during the Civil
War. Germantown is known as one of the
largest homes of Tennessee walking horses. Originally known as Pea Ridge in
its earlier years, town lots were laid out in 1834 by surveyor N. T. German
and the name was changed to Germantown in 1836, reflecting the presence of
many German families.
Even though the Memphis-Charleston Railroad was built through the
community in 1852, Germantown experienced huge set backs in population and
growth through the period of the Civil War and the yellow fever epidemics of
that era reduced its population to a few hundred.
The town rebounded slowly. Churches destroyed in the Civil War were
rebuilt, schools were constructed and the population began to return around
the turn of the century.
During the twentieth century, the community derived its strength
through involvement of citizens, as evidenced in the churches, garden clubs
and civic organizations. The Poplar Pike Improvement Association and the
Germantown Civic Club played vital roles in the physical and social
development of the community. Germantown Homes, shops, hospitals, restaurants all grew
at a constant pace and all kept within the city guidelines to keep the city
looking beautiful. The tough signage codes and zoning ordinances allowed
residents to continue to enjoy living in a city with no billboards, no tall
buildings or neon signs.
In the last half of the century, the population grew from about 400 to
more than 40,000. Over several decades, elected and civic leadership, with
support of citizens, worked proactively to control suburban growth through
development regulations, aesthetic controls and strategic planning efforts.
The result is a premier residential environment with high quality city
services that make Germantown TN real estate an attractive, healthy, safe and wholesome
place to live, work, worship and play.
One of the city's strong points is its parks system, with many 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. Fine dining and shopping are
also convenient to residents.
The Germantown Charity Horse show event takes place each year in June.
Organized in 1948, this five-day event is one of the largest multi-breed
horse shows in the United States, attracting 700 to 1,000 horses. Classes
range from kids and horses in costumes to Tennessee walking horses to the
grand prix finale. The atmosphere is relaxed and festive and sure to please.
The Germantown Charity Horse Show has been selected as one of the Southeast
Tourism Society's Top Events for the month of June.
Since Germantown is a thriving residential area, most activities surround
the family. Whether it is visiting the Germantown Performing Arts Center,
the Germantown Garden Club, or simply attending one of the events sponsored
by the Germantown Symphony Orchestra, one will surely find an enjoyable
time.
Sporting events play a large part of the family structure as well. The
community offers Softball for Adults and juniors as well as a full
basketball program for both. The Germantown Center offers volleyball
programs, tennis, soccer, and swimming events and competition. Special
Olympics events for mentally handicapped youth are run by the Greater
Memphis Special Olympics organization. It offers training and participation
in regional, state and national competition. Cheerleading is also a big draw
and you will find championship awards in several categories for cheerleaders
from Germantown.
The community of Germantown and Germantown TN real estate has much to offer to its residents and this
suburb should not be overlooked when looking for a great place to live in
the Memphis Tennessee area.
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