Explore Millington, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Millington, Tennessee. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Tennessee or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Millington.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Millington |
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.341474 |
| Longitude | -89.897308 |
| Population | 10,582 |
| Density | 182.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 38053, 38054, 38055, 38083 |
| Area Code | 901 |
| County Seat | Memphis |
| School District | Millington Municipal School District |
Millington occupies a distinct position upon the flat, fertile plains of West Tennessee where the earth holds a deep, dark richness. It lies 6.6 miles southwest of Tipton, TN (from Tipton, TN: bearing 221°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of Bartlett. North Fork Creek meanders through the landscape, acting as a quiet artery that sustains the local flora and defines the drainage of these low-lying lands. Residents often find solace in the open skies that stretch wide above the horizon, unencumbered by the distant, hazy silhouette of Pecan Ridge far to the east. Tanya Lake offers a stillness nearby, reflecting the changing light of the seasons in its calm, shallow waters. Centennial Park serves as a central gathering place, providing a verdant expanse where the community maintains a connection to the soil. On clear evenings, the air carries a specific humidity that clings to the skin, marking the rhythmic transition from the warmth of day into the cool, shadowed quiet of the night.
Millington grew from the intersection of agricultural expansion and the strategic requirements of the twentieth century. The local economy relies heavily on the presence of the military installation that anchors the region, providing a steady pulse of industry and professional life that permeates the daily routine. Long before modern infrastructure arrived, the land supported a variety of farming endeavors that utilized the level terrain to produce abundant harvests. Workers here often balance the demands of technical, specialized trades with the lingering influence of the agrarian traditions that once dominated the entire valley. The proximity to Sigler Island Number Thirty-six reminds locals of the complex water systems that once dictated the movement of goods and people through this part of the state. Today, the industrious spirit of Millington persists, manifested in the steady hum of commerce and the persistent maintenance of its infrastructure.
Millington fosters a cultural character defined by a blend of military discipline and the unpretentious warmth of the Mid-South. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, punctuated by high school sporting events and community gatherings that bring neighbors together under the bright glare of stadium lights. Notable figures such as the musician Justin Timberlake spent formative years in this region, absorbing the unique blend of sounds that characterize the local atmosphere. Centennial Park continues to host events that strengthen the social bonds of the inhabitants, serving as a backdrop for the milestones of many families. The town maintains a sense of self-reliance, shaped by a history that values practical skills and strong interpersonal connections. Visitors often notice that the people of Millington possess a quiet confidence, grounded in a landscape that demands both hard work and a keen appreciation for the simple, honest beauty of the plains.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Millington, Tennessee. Coordinates: 35.341474, -89.897308. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Millington includes the ZIP code (38053, 38054, 38055), telephone area code (901), county seat of Shelby County (Memphis), and school district assignment (Millington Municipal School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |