Community Corner
🌱 How could Lucy Elementary changes reshape Millington students’ school options?
Happening soon: Christmas with the Paiges on the Millington Patch calendar

Hello Millington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could Lucy Elementary changes reshape Millington students’ school options?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 39 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 60, low: 30.
- Saturday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 48 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Millington school system prepares for growth, while for some families it means ‘starting over' (dailymemphian.com) — Families connected to Lucy Elementary are facing tough choices as Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Millington Municipal Schools weigh long-term plans that could shift students and staff. The changes reflect Millington’s growing school system and broader pressures on Shelby County education, leaving some residents feeling like they must start over academically and socially.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Millington
★ Featured events ★
- Christmas with the Paiges
Millington Performing Arts Center, 5006 School Ave, Millington
6:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- MILLINGTON PLANNING COMMISSION - REGULAR MEETING
Millington, TN Calendar Millington, TN 38053
6:00 pm - Dance Night - Jim Mahannah Band
Millington, TN Calendar , 7942 Church Street , Millington
6:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
📣 Millington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BACC Board of Directors
Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce , 2969 Elmore Park Rd , Memphis
12:00 pm - Holiday Open House
Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce , 2969 Elmore Park Road , Bartlett
4:30 pm - PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
The Venue at Bartlett Station , 5868 Stage Rd , Bartlett
6:00 pm - HS Choir and Orchestra Concert
Lakeland Middle Preparatory School Arlington, TN 38002
6:30 pm - FIRE PIT FRIDAYS
W.J. Freeman Park , 2629 Bartlett Blvd , Bartlett
6:00 pm - Allen Stone
Minglewood Hall , 1555 Madison Ave , Memphis
7:00 pm - The Nutcracker
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center , 3663 Appling Rd , Bartlett
7:30 pm - The Nutcracker - Friday @ BPACC
Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center , 3663 Appling Road , Bartlett
7:30 pm - Ballet Memphis: The Nutcracker Tickets Orpheum Theatre TN
Orpheum , S Main St , Memphis
2:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We found this beautiful sweet baby in our yard.
She is crying to go home. Please let us know if this is your baby !!! (Nextdoor Bethuel Rd)
- Bath & Body Works posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-The Shoppes of Millington Fa in Millington. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Millington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Millington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Memphis
- Tech district planned Downtown; Kamala Harris to visit Memphis (commercialappeal.com)
- Desoto County D.A. launches campaign to deter Memphis criminals (wreg.com)
- Memphis Moving Services Sector Reports 40% Increase In Senior Relocations As Baby Boomers Downsize Homes. (pressreleasecc.com)
Germantown
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