Attractions
Below are some of the
local attractions to enjoy in Millington, Tennessee!
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Jones Orchard & Markets 7170 Highway 51 North Millington, TN 38053 (901) 873-3150 www.JonesOrchard.com Click Here for Directions Jones Peach Orchard is located on 125-acres on U.S. 51 just two miles from Old Millington Winery. During the summer at Jones Orchard, you can pick your own peaches, plums, pears, blackberries and blueberries. (If you don't feel like picking, you may also buy already-picked fruit.) Be sure to check the Jones Orchard web site for approximate dates each variety of fruit will ripen. Year-round, you will also find a large variety of jams, jellies, relishes, sauces, fruits and vegetables canned in glass jars. They also have deli sandwiches, home-made vegetable soup, meats and vegetables (on weekdays), chili and cornbread, cakes, pies and breads.
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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park 910 Riddick Road Millington, TN 38053 (901) 876-5215 (800) 471-5293 Click Here for Directions Bordering on the mighty Mississippi River, two-thirds of this 12,617-acre park is bottomland hardwood forests of large oak, cypress and tupelo. The park contains two lakes, 20 miles of hiking trails, a 3-mile bike trail, and beautiful picnic areas and playgrounds. A boat ramp is maintained on the Mississippi River. Turkey, beaver, foxes and over 200 species of birds and other wildlife are abundant. The park is named for Edward J. Meeman who helped establish this park as well as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park has a nature center with various exhibits and a variety of programs including pontoon boat trips, deep-swamp canoe floats and guided hikes. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park has 6 two-bedroom cabins and 49 campsites. Each campsite has a table, grill, and electrical and water hookups. A modern bathhouse provides hot showers, lavatories and toilets. A dump station is available for self-contained trailer rigs. Year-round fishing is available on the 125-acre Poplar Tree Lake which features largemouth bass, bream and catfish. Managed hunts for small game, waterfowl and deer are conducted at the park by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Information concerning schedules and permits may be obtained from TWRA at (901) 423-5725. |
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Shelby Forest General Store 7729 Benjestown Road (On the corner of Locke and Benjestown) Millington, TN 38053 (901) 876-5770 Click Here for Directions Located just outside the entrance to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, the Shelby Forest General Store is a very popular place to eat and to get supplies. The store serves breakfast from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., and selections include omelets, biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, bacon, country ham, hash browns, cereal, oatmeal, cinnamon rolls, etc. Lunch and dinner are served from 6 a.m. to closing and include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, French fries, onion rings, Philly cheese steaks, wraps, chicken strips, grilled chicken sandwiches, fried bologna sandwiches, catfish sandwiches, hot dogs, corn dogs, salads, pie, brownies and other favorite. You may eat inside at the lunch counter or tables, eat outside on the porch or get any item to go. The store itself has snacks and drinks and most of the other supplies you'll need to enjoy your visit to the park. |
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USA Baseball Stadium 4351 Babe Howard Blvd. Millington, TN 38053 (901) 872-8326 www.usabaseballstadium.org Click Here for Directions Many of Major League Baseball's greatest hitters today learned the game at USA Stadium when it was the Olympic training site. The stadium is now host to numerous tournaments each year including the Junior College Division II World Series. |
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Memphis Belle The Memphis Belle's home today is the Millington Municipal Airport. You may see her being disassembled for restoration at the Jim Webb Restoration Center. From U.S. 51, go east on Navy Road. Turn left on Hornet Avenue which is just past the entrance to the Navy Base. Proceed north past Funafuti Street. The restoration center is immediately to your left a the foot of the red and white water tower. For more information, please visit: www.memphisbelle.com |
International Goat Days Festival Attendees can watch goat contests, goat chariot races and a rodeo. Children will love the goat petting zoo, the camping kids area and plenty of games and rides. Visit displays of Indian Culture, gristmill crushing, antique equipment, antique engines and antique tractors. Enter the Bar-Q-Que goat contest, Dutch oven cooking contest, the string band competition, the fishing rodeo, or even make a run for Ms. Nanny. For more information, please visit: |
Millington Rodeo USA |
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Bikers Always Welcome!
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