Stallings is a town in Union County, in the Charlotte metro area in Union and Mecklenburg counties. While the 2000 census reports 3,000 residents in the town, it has grown to almost 8,000 residents with recent growth and annexation. The town is known as the Gateway to Union County and operates a 4-acre park directly across the street from Town Hall. Residents can stroll walking trails, have a picnic, tennis courts or bring the kids to play on playground equipment in the town’s park. With the addition of Interstate 485, Stallings has seen several subdivisions, business parks and shopping centers have recently been completed or are under construction. The town of Stallings is home to Callonwood, Chesnut Oaks, Fairhaven and Stonewood subdivisions.
The town is named after Matthew Thomas Stallings, a prominent farmer and merchant in Cabarrus County. In the early 190’s he moved to 2oo acres of Mecklenburg County where he saw the value of the timber there. He built a home and opened a country store near the railway track. He had a vision to build an important settlement. The sawmill opened by Mark Conder gave the town its first industry and many people were employed with the sawmill, Stallings’s store and farming.
While this small town continues to grow, it is a place where everybody knows your name. You can even get to know the mayor by sharing coffee at one of the many restaurants in town. Each Wednesday she meets with constituents at around town. The first weekend in August, the town continues a tradition of hosting an old-fashioned family fun day, with games, food and fun for the entire family.
Stallings residents attend Union County Schools. Elementary schools include Antioch, Weddington, Hemby Bridge. Middle schools servicing Stallings include Sun Valley and Weddington Middle and high schools include Weddington and David W. Butler High.
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