Star Staff Reports
The talk around Millington and the surrounding areas all last week was the upcoming boom to Flag City.
Since 2019 The Millington Star has been reporting from the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development Board and City of Millington of the pending business, retail and commercial growth.
Last week Chamber Executive Director Terry Roland announced the paperwork is done and it’s time to start moving dirt.
The Chamber made known to the public of the development of three projects, totaling $308 million.
The first project is Forked River Commons, a $58 million shopping center at the corner of West Union and Highway 51 North that will feature stores like Aldi, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Hobby Lobby are just a few.
The second project will be next door to the Shoppes of Millington Farms. This phase is about $100 million of development and will include a movie theater, a bowling alley, two hotels, and a retirement home with an Alzheimer’s wing.
The most costly project will be the Astoria, a $150 million development at the corner of Navy Road and Veterans Parkway.
There will be multi-use buildings for retail and residential use. Also planned in this project is an amphitheater and a 37-acre park with an 8-acre lake.
