Looking to go beyond Memphis City limits and check out some Day Trips?  Well, load up, fill up, and ride out to these 3 spots in Lauderdale County. See Fort Pillow State Park: 65.1 Miles, one-hour and a half drive from Memphis Fort Pillow, located in Lauderdale County overlooks the Mississippi River from the Chickasaw Bluffs. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency designated Fort Pillow as a Wildlife Observation Area. The park provides reservation for deer, turkey, and often visited by bird…

CONTACT INFORMATION Kate Armitage, Director Arts, Recreation, Parks & Communications City of Millington K.Armitage@MillingtonTN.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILLINGTON WELCOMES 12TH ANNUAL ALL STAR EVENT CAR SHOW, Sept. 4 – 6, 2015 MILLINGTON, TN (JULY 20, 2015) – Millington welcomes The Relaxed Atmosphere 12th Annual All Star Event Car Show to USA Stadium September 4 – 6, 2015. What started as a small charity car show organized by a group of friends has grown into a unique, must see event! The…

November 11, 1918 11:00AM -When fighting stopped between the Allied nations and Germany during World War I, just seven months prior to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles to end “The Great War”. A year later on November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson made November 11 Armistice Day by stating, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for…

Mid-80 degrees, clear blue skies, light breeze = perfect weather for a run, walk, or bike ride.  West Tennessee might not have mountains like Colorado or beaches like Cali, but we have flat land (perfect for easy runs and rides)!  The Memphis Runners Track Club has the 5th largest membership of the Road Runners Club of America and the Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club has over 1,400 members! You don’t have to become a member to run or bike.  Hit the…

The humidity hasn’t shown its face yet this year, but the weather is warm in the day and cool in the evening.  It’s the perfect time to get outdoors!  West Tennessee has some beautiful state parks to explore!  Whether you like to relax near the lake, take a hike off the beaten path, or roast s’mores, a park is the place for you. T.O. Fuller State Park The closest state park just south of Memphis, located in Shelby County is…