By Aaron Moser In 1983 Mike and Jan Henry entered the jewelry business and in 1988 they opened their own store, Design Jewelers. Since then they have been serving the Bartlett community, custom making almost everything in almost every way. They have been in their storefront at 3135 Kirby Whitten Road since 2000. Mike Henry…
For weeks now, the latest restaurant to come to the 7838 Church Street location has been under renovations. The former Miss Sipps and a couple of Mexican eateries will become the second location of A & J’s Catfish Station. The business owned by Andrew and Janis Myers has a current location in Memphis located at…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Driving around Millington in July 2019 will reveal grand opening signs, new structures being built and land being cleared. Flag City is growing at a rapid pace. And a part of that development is new companies coming into town to occupy previous buildings. Back in February Partee’s Furniture Co. opened its…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. The calm and efficient voice on the other end of the phone for 15 years at the Millington Telephone Company and now Ritter Communications was simply known as “Ms. Virgie.” The 1969 graduate of Millington Central High School joined the staff of Millington Telephone Company as a customer counselor representative. Fast…
By Aaron Moser Six and a half years ago, Anita Chu and Joe Torres had a dream and a plan to open a karaoke bar. That plan became a reality for the couple when they opened Ani Joe’s Karaoke Kafe at 5808 Stage Road in Bartlett. The restaurant and bar sits behind the storefronts of…
By Thomas Sellers Jr. Almost two decades ago, the lone retail giant on U.S. 51 North near Wilkinsville was Walmart. Then in 2004 Lowe’s came to town with a huge welcome. Fast forward 15 years, and the staff at the Millington Lowe’s at 8490 U.S. 51 North threw a cookout with special guests and music…
COURTESY PHOTO The Millington Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an anniversary ribbon cutting for Roland’s Tires earlier this month. The longtime Millington business is nearing 55 years in operation. The family-owned business started by the late Clarence Roland 54 years ago is locatged at 4998 Navy Road. MACC Executive Director Terry Roland joined his family…
Courtesy Photo Alison’s Alcove Antique Mall & Consignment Shop, established in 1984 and reborn in 2019, recently held a ribbon cutting hosted by the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce at 4792 Navy Road in Millington. For more information, call 488-7485 or email [email protected]
By Aaron Moser After moving Grand Pacific Japanese Food and Asian Cuisine from one Bartlett location to another, the owners decided to open a new restaurant at the former location. They renovated the interior of the restaurant and opened Red Hook Cajun Seafood & Bar at 6105 Stage Road. “This place was empty, so they…
Star Staff Reports On June 22, the Millington Tractor Supply Company store will host a Farmers’ Market featuring locally-grown, fresh produce, as well as other seasonal products. “This is a great opportunity for members of our community to support local farmers while also getting to enjoy deliciously fresh food,” said Josh Bond, manager of the…
