Nestled along the historic trails of the Chickasaw Indians, picturesque Germantown offers its residents a secure, attractive, and energetic community. The city boasts of award winning schools and the Germantown Volunteer Corps. Germantown also offers upscale shopping centers such as Saddle Creek, Germantown Collection, Germantown Village Square, Carrefour, and Exeter Place. Aside from the urban amenities the city offers, Germantown has over 700 acres of parkland. The Wolf River nature area offers animal displays, butterfly gardens, and nature programs. There are numerous community extracurricular activities including the Germantown Charity Horseshow, IRIS Chamber Orchestra, Germantown Symphony Orchestra, community chorus, city art collection, recreational center, the acclaimed Germantown Community Theatre, and world class Germantown Performing Arts Centre.