The Millington track is considered by many a safe place to race. But regulars worry that drag racers will move to the streets if plans to sell the track and build a warehouse move forward.

Tennessee senators will vote on legislation affecting Germantown’s namesake schools next week. If the legislation becomes law, there is still much work on the local level.

Legislation that would transfer ownership of Germantown’s namesake schools from MSCS to the suburb is under consideration again by state lawmakers.

Millington announced its schools are closed Thursday. Other suburban districts remained open.

Most suburbs saw more homes sell than the year prior. The seller’s market and low inventory continue to drive prices upward.

The Millington park is one of dozens across Tennessee offering free Jan. 1 events to help residents start the year off exercising. 

From its roots as a general store, the business has transformed into a popular restaurant – popular enough that it needs to expand.

Plans call for mixed-use commercial development with $31.8 million in construction for retail, office and hotel spaces.

Flowers, which come from owner Eva Brewer’s garden in Millington, arrive in arrangements of gold, pink, red, purple and white zinnias, marigolds, cosmos and hollyhocks.

Whataburger continues its expansion into the local market with the announcement of a location on Airline Road in Arlington.

Schools saw COVID-19 even when universal masking was required. The numbers from the first week of school, prior to Gov. Bill Lee’s order, provide a baseline.

Suburban districts shared the number of students opting out following Gov. Bill Lee’s order. However, most students continue to mask.

While Shelby County’s population only grew by 1%, the suburbs reflected much higher percentages of population growth across the board.

Millington is no stranger to solar farms; this newest one should come online in late 2023. 

Most of the 6,700 Defense Department personnel who work throughout Shelby County are employed at Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington.

Legislation impacting ownership and operation of Germantown’s legacy schools is on hold. It may be reconsidered in the 2022 legislative session.

Much like the resolution to starting municipal schools in Shelby County’s suburbs, Germantown is backing state legislation to get the 3G schools under its control.

Palazzolo said legislators are considering a bill that would not allow a school from one district to operate inside the boundaries of another.

Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington students will continue to learn remotely Monday as uncertainty around road conditions in the suburbs persists.

The project will widen a floodplain north of Big Creek for use as a recreational area with trails when the creek is low.

NexAir expected a surge in its sales of dry ice to ship and store Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. That never happened. But the company still forecasts a 16% increase in dry ice sales this year because of the growing demands of e-commerce.

The governor and education commissioner have touted districts won’t be penalized based on test results. However, that’s only if 80% of students take the exam. Superintendents are concerned as so much uncertainty surrounds the requirements.

Millington students will return to school virtually Jan. 4, due to the prediction by the Shelby County Health Department that COVID-19 cases will increase because of holiday gatherings.

Challenger Kevin Quinn defeated incumbent Bartlett alderwoman Paula Sedgwick by a mere 61 votes in the suburb’s only contested alderman race, according to unofficial totals from the Shelby County Election Commission. 

On “Behind The Headlines,” the leaders of the two suburban school systems also agreed with the recommendation of Gov. Bill Lee not to use the results of state achievement tests this year to evaluate teachers and students. Nevertheless, they are watching to gauge the impact of the pandemic on learning and the lives of students.