CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kate Armitage, Director
Arts, Recreation, Parks & Communications
City of Millington
karmitage@millingtontn.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VETERANS PARKWAY WILL BE CLOSED DURING AIR SHOW
MILLINGTON, TN (October 13, 2014) - The Memphis Air Show featuring the US Navy Blue Angels Demonstration Team returns to the Millington Regional Airport October 18th and 19th. Due to the close proximity of Veterans Parkway to the air demonstration area Veterans Parkway between Highway 51 and Navy Rd. will be closed to all traffic and spectator viewing. Veterans Parkway will be reopened after the completion of the day’s events for exiting.
Veterans Parkway between Raleigh-Millington and Navy Rd. will remain open throughout the air show. This year’s traffic plan has been revised to provide quicker access to spectator parking. Signage and law enforcement will be posted at several locations as you approach the Millington area.
VETERANS PARKWAY CLOSURE SCHEDULE:
Thursday, October 16, 2014 11:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, October 17, 2014 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday, October 18, 2014 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday, October 19, 2014 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
*Schedule is subject to change.
For more information on the airshow, visit memphisairshow.org.
ABOUT MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE
Located just minutes from Memphis, Millington enjoys an exceptional quality of life for an estimated 10,000 citizens. Quality education, recreation and economic growth make Millington a great place to live, work and play. Millington is home to the Millington Municipal School District as well as a variety of public and private, faith based schools and various colleges, universities and technical institutions in the area. In 2004 The University of Memphis opened its Millington Campus and offers undergraduate and graduate courses in numerous fields of study. Millington is home to Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Ingram Micro, Memphis International Raceway, USA Stadium, Mirichich and other golf courses providing opportunities for economic growth and world-class recreation. Millington’s West Tennessee Regional Business Center, a publicly owned business and industry center, features 1900 acres of prime industrial space with easy access to the Millington Regional Jetport and the Canadian National Railroad. True intermodal transportation and shipping, makes Millington the perfect place for business. Widely known as “Flag City, USA,” Millington truly offers the best of the Mid-South.
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