Moving to NSA Mid-South
NSA Mid-South in Millington, about 17 miles north of downtown Memphis, is the Navy's Human Resources Center of Excellence, home to Navy Personnel Command and Navy Recruiting Command. It is mostly an administrative hub with a small-town feel and Memphis nearby for big-city amenities.
| Branch | Navy |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Millington / Memphis, TN |
| Population served | 6,500+ military, civilian and contract personnel work on the installation |
| Airports | Memphis International (MEM) |
| Climate | Humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters |
| Cost of living | Housing about 34% below the national average in Millington per Military OneSource; combined sales tax is high at 9.75% |
| On-base housing | Government-owned housing per Military OneSource; contact the housing office |
| Medical care | On-base military clinic |
| Family support center | Military and Family Support Center |
Where families live
Millington
Small town with affordable housing.
Bartlett
Memphis suburb with more shopping and newer homes.
Arlington
Growing suburb east of Millington.
Lakeland
Quieter suburban area.
Schools
No on-base schools. Families attend schools in Millington or surrounding suburbs; check boundaries by address.
- Millington Municipal Schools — Serves Millington.
- Bartlett City Schools — Suburb to the southeast.
Military and Family Support Center.
Things to do near NSA Mid-South
- Meeman-Shelby Forest State ParkoutdoorsHiking, fishing and camping.
- Memphis dining and musicnightlifeBeale Street and barbecue.
- GracelandmuseumElvis's former home.
- National Civil Rights MuseummuseumLocated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis.
Realtors & local services
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- Emmett Baird RealtyMemphis, Millington, Bartlett, Arlington, LakelandOffers PCS support and VA loan guidance for NSA Mid-South movers.
- Compass MilitaryMemphisMilitary relocation group with Memphis guide.
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Local programs & support
- Military and Family Support CenterRelocation help, loan closet, deployment support and employment services.
PCS tips for NSA Mid-South
- Check tax rates; combined sales tax is high.
- Test commutes from Memphis suburbs.
- Use the loan closet for temporary household items.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
Other installations in the Southeast
Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.