Weather-related closures are layered decisions for local superintendents as they balance a number of concerns while prioritizing student safety.

The Senate made significant revisions to a bill affecting the ownership and operations of four Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

A bill adopted by the state Senate regarding four schools in Shelby County suburbs must return to the House for review after a flurry of amendments before Senate passage Tuesday.

Lucy Elementary lies in Millington. It’s one of four Memphis-Shelby County Schools campuses affected by pending legislation.

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.