Millington, TN - Municipal Government

10/31/2026

Millington was well represented on Mayor Mickell Lowery’s transition team.

City Manager Frankie Dakin served on the Justice System Working Group, and Millington Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chris Thomas served on the Economic Growth Working Group.

Their recommendations would help strengthen public safety, connect people with mental health treatment, attract good jobs, and support local businesses here in Millington. We’re grateful for their service and look forward to continued partnership with Mayor Lowery’s administration.

10/30/2026

Taking care of the people who take care of Millington.

Through the City of Millington’s partnership with the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South, we’ve expanded free family memberships, previously available to City employees, to now include full-time Millington Municipal Schools District employees!

We believe investing in our public employees means investing in our community. From establishing a minimum pay of $20.80 per hour for full-time City employees to absorbing rising healthcare costs and expanding paid parental leave this year, we’re committed to supporting the people who serve Millington and their families.

These YMCA memberships are another step in that commitment, offering access to fitness equipment, group exercise classes, pools, and childcare while members work out. We’re grateful to the YMCA for helping make this benefit possible!

With approximately 85% of City employees already signed up, we hope our school employees and their families take advantage of this opportunity, too. We’re proud to support the people who make Millington a better place to live, learn, and work!

10/29/2026

On Wednesday, Oct. 28, our very own Millington Fire Department Fire Chief, Chief Franks, made a special visit to the Millington Public Library to spend some time reading to our littlest residents!

We want to thank Chief Franks for taking time out of his busy schedule to share his love of reading and connect with some of the youngest members of our community.

Thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make Storytime such a wonderful experience!

We love seeing our City employees engage with our community and create lasting memories for our youngest residents.

Thank you for a wonderful morning of stories, smiles, and fun!

10/29/2026

A good job can change the course of a family’s life.

Recently, we celebrated the groundbreaking for Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Memphis new aviation campus on Veteran’s Parkway near the Millington-Memphis Airport. The campus will expand training in Aviation Maintenance Technology and Avionics, with room for future programs and partnerships.

That means more opportunities for people across our region to build careers and support their families, while strengthening Millington’s ability to attract aviation employers.

Thank you to Mayor Larry Dagen, our entire Board of Aldermen and the Industrial Development Board, especially Alderman Gavin Smith (past Industrial Development Board Chairman when this project started) and current IDB Chairman Jim Warburg, Airport Director Mike Gill, Dr. Gwen Sutton and the TCAT team, Mayor Mickell Lowery, Governor Lee, and our state partners for helping make this possible.

At the ceremony, Chairman Warburg shared how his start at a technical college helped him go from growing up in a family facing poverty to a successful military career and eventually an engineering career with MLGW. Along the way, he built a great life for his family right here in Millington.

You can’t make more Jims, but TCAT gives us a shot! And our community will be made even better in the process.

Proud of these partnerships and the opportunities ahead.

10/27/2026

Halloween fun isn't over yet in Millington!

Looking for more spooky fun this week? The Millington Parks & Recreation Department will be out celebrating Halloween in the community, and we hope to see you there!

Wednesday, October 28 | 5 to 8 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings Trunk or Treat
All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club!

Friday, October 30 | 5 to 7 p.m.
Millington Primary Trunk or Treat
Open to the public!

Saturday, October 31 | 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Millington Education Foundation's Monster Dash Family Fun Run

Stop by, say hello to our Parks & Recreation team, and enjoy Halloween festivities with your community!

We love seeing our residents come together for these fun events and can't wait to celebrate with you!

10/27/2026

💥 PSA from Millington Municipal Schools

Thanks for keeping our neighbors informed. We’re proud to see/ hear our students getting hands-on experience in the skilled trades and preparing for bright futures.

Go Trojans! 💛🖤

⚙️ Notice: Welding Demonstrations at MCMHS ⚙️

Our Millington Central Middle High School Welding classes will be conducting their annual oxy-acetylene demonstrations Tuesday, October 27, anytime between 9am - 2 pm.

You may hear loud booms during this time around the campus. There is no cause for concern! Everything is supervised and part of the welding curriculum at MCMHS!

10/26/2026

The City of Millington would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of our residents and families who joined us on Saturday, October 24, at Discovery Park for our annual Trunk or Treat with the Millington Tennessee Police Department and Millington Parks & Recreation!

Thanks to your incredible turnout and enthusiasm, this year's event was a tremendous success! We loved seeing so many families come together for an evening filled with costumes, candy, laughter, and community fun!

A special thank you to our dedicated Millington Police Department officers, Millington Fire Department, Parks & Recreation staff, and everyone who helped organize and make this event possible.

Events like these wouldn't be possible without the support of our wonderful community. Thank you for continuing to make Millington such a special place to live, work, and raise a family!

We can't wait to see everyone again next year!

10/23/2026

🚐 COMING SOON: Go anywhere in Millington for $2!

Last night, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved West Tennessee’s first citywide on-demand public transit program. The goal is to get rolling before the holidays.

A $2 ride could mean getting to work, keeping a medical appointment or shopping for groceries without depending on someone else. It could also just mean getting out with the freedom to enjoy our community.

Here’s what to expect from the 12-month pilot with Delta HRA:

• $2 each way, with both pickup and drop-off only within Millington city limits.
• Monday–Friday service, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., subject to holiday schedules.
• Open to the general public ages 16 and older, including residents, visitors and people who work here.
• Reservations by phone or app, with advance and same-day requests.
• An ADA-accessible transit vehicle.

The service goals are pickup within 15 minutes for same-day requests and on-time arrival for advance reservations.

The pilot is expected to bring $500,000–$800,000 in federal and state resources to Millington annually. The City’s net cost is projected at less than 10% of that amount.

Thank you to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, myTDOT Delta Human Resource Agency, the Memphis Urban Area MPO, and Shelby County Government for helping make this partnership possible.

🎥 In these videos, hear Pastor Amanda Hartmann Westmoreland of First United Methodist Church describe the transportation needs she sees in our community, and hear our aldermen explain why they supported moving forward.

We’ll announce the confirmed launch date, booking phone number, app instructions, and more information before service begins.

10/22/2026

This morning, the City of Millington had the pleasure of celebrating our incredible employees during our Employee Appreciation and Recognition Breakfast at Baker Community Center!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our City employees who were able to join us for this special occasion.

A huge shout-out to our Human Resources Department for organizing this wonderful event, our Parks Department for providing the space and helping with decorations, and our City Manager Executive Assistant and Management Fellows for their hard work decorating, coordinating the setup, and serving breakfast to our employees!

One of the highlights of the morning was recognizing our dedicated employees who have reached 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service with the City of Millington!

We also want to give special recognition to Ricky Stroud and Jeff Rogers, who have each dedicated an incredible 38 years of service to our City! What an outstanding milestone and testament to their commitment to our community!

To all of our City employees, whether you work behind the scenes or directly serve our residents each day, THANK YOU! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to public service are what keep Millington running, growing, and thriving.

We are grateful for everything you do to make Millington a better place to live, work, and call home!

10/13/2026

The City of Millington would like to give a special thank you to the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce for livestreaming this morning’s historic Lone Sailor Monument Groundbreaking Ceremony!

We appreciate your continued partnership and support in helping us share this important milestone with our community and those who could not attend in person.

Today marks an exciting step toward bringing Tennessee’s first Lone Sailor Monument to Millington, and we are grateful to everyone who helped make this special occasion possible!

If you missed this morning’s ceremony, be sure to watch the livestream below!