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Germantown, TN

Germantown is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 41,333 at the 2020 census.

Germantown is a suburb of Memphis, bordering it to the east-southeast. Germantown was founded in 1841 by mostly German emigrants. The town hosts Festivals year-round to celebrate its history and German Culture. In the city center is the "Old Germantown" neighborhood, anchored by a railroad depot (a 1948 reproduction of the 1868 original) and railroad tracks that recall the community's earliest days of development as an outpost along the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.

The city hosts many horse shows and competitions annually, most notably the Germantown Charity Horse Show in June. Other major annual events include the Germantown Festival, an arts and crafts fair, in early September.

Germantown has the lowest crime rate for any city its size in the State of Tennessee and the police and fire departments have average emergency response time of five minutes (police just under 4 minutes & fire department 5.2 minutes). The parks and Recreation Department is nationally accredited. The Arbor Day Foundation has designated Germantown a "Tree City USA" for 23 consecutive years. Only 3.2% of Germantown citizens are below the poverty line.

Germantown is located at 35°5′20″N 89°47′38″W (35.089023, −89.793997). It is part of the Memphis metropolitan area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.6 square miles (46 km²), of which 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²), or 0.17%, is water.

Health and wellness are integral to Germantown's community ethos. Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness and Delta Life Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Germantown Athletic Club provides comprehensive fitness facilities, including gym equipment, group fitness classes, and swimming pools. Pure Barre Germantown focuses on low-impact, high-intensity workouts designed to improve strength and flexibility. Orangetheory Fitness Germantown provides heart-rate-monitored HIIT workouts in a supportive group environment. Pike Yoga offers a range of yoga classes suitable for all levels, promoting mindfulness and flexibility.

Top sites in Germantown, TN are Shelby Farms Park, Cameron Brown Park, and Oaklawn Garden.

Population: 40,267 (2023). ZIP code: 38138. Area code: 901. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Area: 17.6 square miles (46 km²)

FAQs

Is Germantown, TN a good place to live?

Germantown is in Shelby County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Germantown offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Germantown, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Germantown and residents tend to lean conservative.

What is Germantown, TN is known for?

The Shelby County town’s oldest areas are built around a train depot, where a museum chronicles the area’s storied railroad history and the industries it supported. But Germantown is also known for its wide open spaces. The municipality boasts more than 700 acres of parkland, with more than 11 miles of trails linking neighborhoods to greenspaces. A suburb with historic charm and plenty of things to see and do, Germantown offers community green spaces, shopping and dining, recreation, and small-town fun in the form of annual festivals.

Is Germantown, TN a city or town?

Germantown is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 41,333 at the 2020 census. Germantown is a suburb of Memphis, bordering it to the east-southeast. Germantown was founded in 1841 by mostly German emigrants. The town hosts Festivals year-round to celebrate their history and German Culture. In the city center is the "Old Germantown" neighborhood, anchored by a railroad depot (a 1948 reproduction of the 1868 original) and railroad tracks that recall the community's earliest days of development as an outpost along the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.

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City of Germantown 

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Memphis St Jude

Shelby Farms Park

Cameron Brown Park

Oaklawn Garden

Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital

Planet Fitness

Delta Life Fitness

Germantown Athletic Club

Pure Barre Germantown

Orangetheory Fitness Germantown

Pike Yoga

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