Why Own Real Estate in Millington

Millington, TN is situated in Shelby County less than 10 miles east of the Mississippi River. Millington is located within the Memphis Metropolitan Area and offers a suburban atmosphere just 25 minutes from all the Memphis action and amenities. The City of Millington dates back to 1878 when the local mill owner, George Millington, donated a portion of his plantation for settlement. Since then, Millington has rapidly expanded with a current population ~11,000.

Millington has a couple of notable recognitions, including being the hometown of the world-famous pop singer, Justin Timberlake! Granted the title of “Flag City Tennessee” by the Tennessee State Legislature, Millington is also home to the largest inland U.S. Navy base - the Naval Support Activity Mid-South. A major employer with over 7,500 military members, civilian workers, and contractors assigned to work on the base, the Naval Support Activity Mid-South is the home base for the Navy Personnel Command, Navy Recruiting Command, the Navy Manpower Analysis Center as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Finance Center.

Millington manages to maintain a small town feel while also offering both visitors and residents numerous amenities and activities. Take yourself out to the ball game at the USA Baseball Stadium, a great venue for baseball and softball games. For the nature lover, a visit to the Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is sure to impress. Millington also offers several other parks throughout the area for hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, or just enjoying time outdoors. Other attractions include Jones Orchard, Old Millington Winery, the Playhouse 51 community theater, and 4 golf courses (Glen Eagle, Edmund Orgil, Mirimichi, and Forest Hill). Millington offers many community events including its annual Flag City Freedom Celebration, Mid-South Air Show, and International Goat Days.

Residents of Millington enjoy a rural atmosphere and proximity to all the Memphis amenities. If you’re looking for the ideal mix of southern hospitality within a small, but lively, Millington may be the place you’re searching for.