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<strong>Millington City Manager Frankie Dakin thinks there couldn&rsquo;t be a better time to debut the rideshare program, citing the continued volatility in gas prices.</strong> (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian file)Premium Millington

Millington to roll out rideshare program by Thanksgiving

Millington is partnering with several other entities to provide a rideshare program in the suburb with hopes to have it in operation by Thanksgiving.

By Michael Waddell October 23, 2026
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A new Millington VA clinic is providing care. But veterans and officials say rural access remains vital.

Veterans and VA officials say the new Millington clinic addresses one ongoing issue for those who have served: access, especially for those in rural communities.

By Steve Bohnel October 20, 2026
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VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic

The U.S. Veterans Affairs clinic has seen more than 3,500 veterans since it opened June 1, U.S. Veterans Affairs officials said.

By Steve Bohnel October 20, 2026
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Bailey: Moratorium is becoming a popular word in connection with data centers

A number of local governments are looking to moratoriums to slow the consideration of data centers until proper studies and zonings are considered.

By Clay Bailey October 16, 2026

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    Millington pauses new data center applications for 6 months

    Officials say they want zoning rules in place before a large-scale computing facility is proposed.

    By Brandon LaGrone II October 14, 2026
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    Millington recommends candidate for police chief

    After a search to replace Chief Chris Stokes, Millington has chosen a former deputy chief with the Memphis Police Department.

    By Michael Waddell October 09, 2026
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    Bailey: Memphis Motorsports Park still looks the same after unfulfilled hopes of a rebirth

    “Well, that plan for the Memphis Motorsports Park sure fell apart like a blown engine entering the first turn of the racetrack.”

    By Clay Bailey October 09, 2026
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    Memphis Motorsports Park back on auction block

    The hopes of resurrecting Memphis Motorsports Park drove into the ditch, as the former auto racing venue south of Millington is back on the market.

    By Michael Waddell October 07, 2026
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    Millington expands mental health services

    The City of Millington is partnering with Alliance Healthcare to address mental health issues, a problem that has risen after several teen suicides at the city’s high school.

    By Michael Waddell September 28, 2026
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    New stores and development signify a growing Millington

    A new Academy Sports in Millington is part of a stream of businesses coming to the North Shelby County suburb.

    By Michael Waddell September 25, 2026
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    Sewer plant, women’s sports, Task Force: Dial, Leatherwood, Rose offer top legislative concerns

    Michele Dial, Tom Leatherwood and Paul Rose talked legislative priorities, involving the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, state property taxes and the lawsuit over the MSSCS advisory board.

    By Michael Waddell September 11, 2026
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    Shelby County suburbs see rising demand for hotels amid population growth

    Sewer constraints, shifting demand and new mixed‑use projects shape the region’s uneven lodging growth.

    By Michael Waddell September 07, 2026
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    Millington mobile-home park sells for almost $16M

    The property has 285 lots, 60 of which are unoccupied. Of those, 30 have no homes on them at all while the other 30 have houses that have been vacant for years.

    By Andy Ashby September 03, 2026
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    Millington seeks input for future of Harrold building

    Millington wants to breathe life back into one of the oldest buildings in the suburb, so city leaders are formally asking the community what they want to see in the Oldtown structure.

    By Abigail Warren August 23, 2026
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    $10 million renovation planned for Millington Family YMCA

    The expansion is the latest in a series of major investments into the suburbs over the past few years by the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.

    By Michael Waddell August 23, 2026
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    Indicted Millington police officer fired for falsifying timesheets

    Millington police officer Bryan Childress fired after an investigation revealed he was filing false timesheets, pocketing nearly $3,000 by doing so.

    By Jody Callahan August 07, 2026
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    Millington police officer indicted on two felony counts, expected to be fired

    A Millington police officer was indicted on two felony charges this week after an investigation that began last year, although the nature of that investigation remains unclear.

    By Jody Callahan August 06, 2026
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    Millington school board primary candidates waltz into victory

    The Millington races for seats on the suburb’s Board of Education went as expected, as all of the candidates were unopposed, setting the stage for November’s general election.

    By Amaya Taylor August 06, 2026
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    Exclusive: Inside Lucy Elementary’s transformation as Millington prepares for next year

    Since Memphis-Shelby County School has closed Lucy Elementary a year ahead of schedule, Millington has started the process of transforming the oldest active elementary school in Shelby County.

    By Abigail Warren August 06, 2026
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    Suburban school districts’ first kindergartners prepare for their senior year

    When the suburban school districts started classes in 2014, it was a huge shift in local education. Now the districts are preparing to graduate students who began at their schools as kindergartners. 

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell August 05, 2026
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    Bartlett alderman revives idea of suburbs splitting from Shelby County

    Bartlett Alderman David Reaves has resurrected the idea of a new county with the suburbs splitting from Shelby to create their own county or joining adjacent ones.

    By Michael Waddell August 03, 2026
  • 2026 elections Elections

    November ballot taking shape in suburban general elections

    Although one election is a week away, voters in five of the Memphis suburbs will be choosing their leaders in November.

    By Abigail Warren July 31, 2026
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    Millington police chief retiring

    Chris Stokes spent his entire career with Millington’s police department. 

    By Amaya Taylor July 07, 2026
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    Fireworks business booming leading up to Fourth of July

    There are only a couple of fireworks stands within Shelby County, but they are anticipating a booming business up until Fourth of July on Saturday.

    By Michael Waddell July 03, 2026
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    Incumbents qualify for November suburban election as newcomers emerge

    Who has pulled petitions for the Nov. 3 ballot for suburban general elections so far?

    By Abigail Warren July 17, 2026
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    Plans for Darana-Memphis Motorsports Park stalled until next year

    The International Hot Rod Association’s 2026 schedule had included stock car races and regional team finals, the 2026 IHRA World Finals and a Nitro event.

    By Michael Waddell June 26, 2026
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    Suburban candidates eager to pull petitions on first day

    Many candidates in Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington picked up petitions on Monday, the first available day for the November general election.

    By Abigail Warren July 17, 2026
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    Aviation technology school’s plans soar near Millington airport

    Tennessee College of Applied Technology i is building a new campus near the Millington-Memphis Airport - a $41 million investment -- that will help with training and maintenance.

    By Michael Waddell June 19, 2026
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    Where we droppin’ boys? Navy levels up recruitment efforts with East Memphis esports facility

    In forming its esports, or video game competition, team, the Navy held tryouts to find the best players in a variety of games — like “Marvel Rivals”, “Call of Duty”, “Valorant”, “Counter-Strike”, “Rocket League”, “League of Legends” and “Fortnite” — and then gave them a space to hone their skills for competition.

    By Michael Waddell June 07, 2026

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