Millington, Tenn. – March 15, 2020 –
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the declared national state of emergency, it has become necessary for city officials to take precautionary measures. Effective Monday, March 16, 2020 all activities and programming through the Millington Parks and Recreation Department have been canceled until April 1, 2020. This includes all activities at Baker Community Center and the Millington Gym. City parks will remain open, but residents are asked to take the sanitary precautions outlined by the Shelby County Health Department and Centers for Disease Control such as frequent hand washing with soap and water or the use of hand sanitizers.
Millington City Hall will remain open during regular business hours but residents are encouraged to use on-line bill payment or drop box behind city hall for water bills. Residents should know all Public Works functions including sanitation/trash collection, water treatment, and waste water treatment are staffed and continuing with no interruptions.
Millington Municipal Schools, along with the other municipal school districts, have made the collective decision to cancel classes, extracurricular activities and sporting events through Friday, March 27th. School officials are working closely with all stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff.
UPDATED 03-16-2020 In order to protect First Responders, 9-1-1 call centers are screening callers through a series of questions as an initial COVID-19 assessment. Answers from this initial assessment, will determine the level of response and protection First Responders take to protect you, their safety, and the safety of all public safety and healthcare professionals.
Millington Fire and Police Departments are restricting public access to fire stations and police headquarters.
All jail visits have been suspended until further notice. If you are in need of a police or fire report you are asked to call the non-emergency numbers listed below.
UPDATED 03-16-2020 Millington City Courts will only be handling in-custody arraignments and hearing cases involving domestic abuse, child and elderly abuse. All other cases will be reset until further notice.
Traffic Court – The court clerk’s office will be open 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday – Friday and Thursday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. to accept traffic fines, make payment arrangements or request a court date for a later date.
UPDATED 03-16-2020 The Millington Public Library will be CLOSED until March 31, 2020. Please consider using your library card and the Library app for access to eBooks and audiobooks. Staff will be available to answer your questions by phone, Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Public Wi-Fi access is available in the library parking lot.
Our Public Safety officials are working with all local and state officials to ensure we have the most up-to-date information on this ever-changing pandemic. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
If you need to speak to someone regarding a particular need in Millington, please contact one of the following numbers:
Baker Community Center recreational programs and activities 901-873-5770
Millington water bills, city taxes, Public Works and Sanitation 901-873-5701
Millington Municipal Schools 901-873-5680
Millington Fire Department 901-873-5800 (non-emergency)
Millington Police Department 901-873-5600 (non emergency)
Millington City Courts - traffic fines, court dates 901-873-5850
Millington Public Library 901-872-1585
Contact:
Gary Graves, Public Safety Director
4836 Navy Rd.
Millington, TN 38053
901-873-5800