Millington is a military town located north of Memphis. It retains much of the charm and pace of a small town, but with the conveniences of being close to a larger city.
Statistics:
- Population: 10,433
- Median Age: 32.1 years
- Median Household Income: $39,120
- Average Home Value: $85,700
Location:
Millington is located approximately 17 miles from downtown Memphis in northern Shelby County. It is just south of the Tipton County border.
System of Government:
Millington is governed by a Mayor and Aldermen system of government.
Schools:
Public schools in Millington are in the Shelby County School System. These schools include E.A. Harrold Elementary, Jeter Elementary, Lucy Elementary, Millington East Elementary, Millington Middle, Woodstock Middle, and Millington Central High.
Places of Interest:
- USA Stadium
4351 Babe Howard Boulevard
Former USA Olympic Baseball Training Site - Memphis Motorsports Park
5500 Victory Lane
Home of the NASCAR Busch and Craftsman Truck Series
History:
In 1878, Mr. and Mrs. George Millington donated a large area of land to a group of settlers for the purpose of starting a town. The town, named after the couple, was incorporated in 1903. In 1941, Millington became home of the world's largest inland Navy base.
