The closure is expected to last one day, weather permitting. We know the timing isn’t ideal—with school starting back and all—but the work is necessary for everyone's safety.
Detour signage will be in place to guide drivers around the closure:
- Truck traffic will be rerouted to Hwy 70
- All other vehicles will detour via Dusty Field Road
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this short-term disruption. It won’t last long—thanks for hanging in there with us, Arlington.
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Back to School Bash at the Park this past Saturday! It was a great turnout, perfect weather, and lots of fun — from fishing and games, to crafts and hanging with the Arlington Fire Dept. and SCSO.
Big shoutout to SY Wilson for the free prizes, Scouting America Troops 452 & 83, our awesome Library and Senior Center volunteers, and all our vendors: Parkers Water Ice, Arlington Masonic Lodge, Rockin’ Rodney, and Twisted Mr. Rogers.
And of course, HUGE thanks to Arlington Parks & Rec, AFD, and SCSO volunteers — we couldn’t have done it without you!
🚫 Don’t drain pool water into the street or storm drains! That water flows untreated into our rivers and streams, which can harm fish and other wildlife.
✅ Do drain into the sanitary sewer system, where the water gets properly treated and safely reused.
Let’s all do our part to protect our local waterways.
Bring the kids out for games, music, fishing, and fun before the school year kicks off. We’ll see you there!
More details: www.townofarlington.org/page/back-to-school-bash-at-the-park
Please join us in congratulating and thanking Arlington Fire Dept. Battalion Chief William “Bill” Geyer, who returned home this past weekend after a 21-day deployment in Texas assisting with flood recovery efforts.
Chief Geyer served as a member of the FEMA Blue Incident Support Team (IST) — a specialized group that plays a critical role in disaster response. The Blue IST provides logistical, communication, and transportation support to Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Forces, helping ensure that teams on the ground have the resources they need to carry out their missions.
We’re proud of Chief Geyer's dedication to service—not only here at home in Arlington but across the country when duty calls. Thank you, Chief, for representing Arlington with honor and for your unwavering commitment to public safety.
Yesterday, the Shelby County Commission recognized Mayor Wissman for his courageous actions during the tragic Walmart shooting in Bartlett on June 19, 2025.
While off duty and simply running errands, Mayor Wissman jumped into action—helping guide others to safety and rendering aid to the shooting victim until first responders from Bartlett PD and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene.
His calm, decisive response in a chaotic moment is a true testament to his character and years of service with the Memphis Fire Department. Though he serves as mayor of Arlington, his actions that day show the kind of leader—and person—he is. We’re incredibly proud to call him ours..
Thank you, Mayor Wissman, for your selfless actions and steady leadership. Your bravery did not go unnoticed.
Staff has already contacted our maintenance team to get it checked out and repaired ASAP.
We know it was a rude wake-up call, and we’re sorry for the early morning confusion! Thanks for your patience while we get it silenced (for now) and sorted out.
If you live on the south side of Arlington, your trash may not be picked up today due to a WastePro truck breaking down mid-route (see attached map).
WastePro plans to bring in another truck tomorrow (Tuesday) to complete the Monday route.
We appreciate your patience. Please leave your bins at the curb until collected.
Thank you for your understanding!
🎉 END OF SUMMER / BACK TO SCHOOL BASH – NEXT SATURDAY! 🎉
Saturday, August 2nd - 4:00 to 8:00 PM - Forrest Street Park
The Town is throwing a Back to School Bash for Arlington's kids — a chance to squeeze in one more evening of summer fun before school starts!
We’re packing the park with fun activities and treats the whole family will enjoy:
🎶 DJ spinning summer favorites
🎯 Summer yard games & fun challenges
🎈 Balloon artist on-site
🎣 Fishing in the pond (First 200 kids get a FREE bamboo fishing pole!)
🎨 Crafts with the Arlington Library team
🍧 FREE Italian Ice from Parker’s Water Ice
🍔 Grilled hotdogs & hamburgers available for purchase
So bring your lawn chairs, invite your neighbors, and join us in Forrest Street Park from 4–8 PM next Saturday!
🌞Things to Remember Next Week in Arlington
1. Take the trash out EARLY. Trucks will start early to beat the sun. Putting your bin out the night before is not just allowed — it’s heroic.
2. Keep cars off the street! Street sweeping starts Monday. Don't be that neighbor.
3. It’s HOT. So hydrate. Or become a raisin. Your call.
4. Have a good attitude. Or at least wear sunglasses and pretend.
5. Try not to cook anything that requires turning on the oven. Your A/C deserves better.
6. Give your dog an extra pat. They’re doing their best, even when they bark at the trash truck.
A claw truck broke down Monday and put pickups a day behind. Then, a trash truck went down yesterday, causing further delays. Crews are working hard to catch up, bringing in additional trucks and staff to help.
👉 Place bins and yard waste at the curb on your normal pickup day and leave them out until collected. WastePro expects to be caught up by Friday, but will run additional routes on Saturday if needed to ensure all homes are serviced.
Thanks for your understanding as they work through the disruptions!
✅ What's getting cleaned?
• All public curbed streets during the day
• Major intersections + Town parking lots at night (to avoid traffic disruption)
✅ How long will it take?
About 5–7 days to cover the entire Town.
🚫 Heads up: Don't park on the street until your area has been swept. If it’s already clean, you're good to go!
Let’s work together to keep storm drains clear, roads tidy, and Arlington beautiful. Thanks for doing your part!
🌞🔥 Arlington, it's a scorcher out there! 🔥🌞 We’re under an **extreme heat warning** today – and it’s no joke. Feels like Mother Nature cranked the thermostat up to “Melt Your Face Off”!
Here’s how to **keep your cool** today:
- Hydrate like it's your full-time job
- Stay in the shade (or better yet, the A/C)
- Don’t forget your pets – they feel it too!
- NEVER leave kids or pets in the car (even for a minute!)
- Check on elderly neighbors – a quick call goes a long way
Let’s take care of each other, Arlington! Stay safe, stay cool, and maybe save the yard work for later😎
Curious about who’s coming? The full vendor list is below 👇 or online at: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market
See you there!!
Music from Super 5 starts at 7pm at the Crossing Amphitheater. Food will be available for purchase. The performance is FREE and open to the public. Hope to see you there!
Thank you to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and our event sponsors!
🚧 Big News, Arlington! 🚧 The wheels are in motion on a long-anticipated project — and it’s going to make a big difference in how we move around the south side of town!
Construction is set to begin in early August on the extension of Donelson Farms Pkwy from Donelson Elementary to State Route 385. This ¾-mile stretch will create a direct connection between Airline Road and SR 385 — a short distance with a big impact on access and traffic flow in the area.
This is a $7 million road project, with 80% funded by federal dollars through TDOT — a smart investment in Arlington’s infrastructure with big benefits for our community.
We’re working closely with the contractor to minimize disruption. Work will start on the west end near SR 385, away from Donelson Elementary, and crews will be mindful of school, church, and neighborhood access throughout the project.
This long-awaited extension is a big step toward better connectivity — stay tuned for updates as progress rolls forward!
🛠️ Aerial Update: Town Hall Expansion! If you’ve driven past Arlington Town Hall lately, you’ve no-doubt noticed the big changes underway — and now you can see the progress from above!
Construction is moving right along on the Town Hall expansion, a project that will double the office space in the building to better serve our growing community and its needs.
Originally dedicated in 1980, Town Hall was built when our population was just 1,778 people. Since then, the building has only seen small modifications — until now. With Arlington’s continued growth, this expansion will ensure we have the room, resources, and staff support to keep delivering the services our residents count on.
Work is expected to wrap up this fall, and we’ll share more updates (and views from above!) along the way. Stay tuned!
Additional information is also available on the Town projects page: www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/town-projects
Ordinance 2025-02 to amend Title 7, Section 7-205 Automatic Sprinkler System Requirements, of the Town of Arlington Municipal Code regarding one and two-family residential dwellings.
The meeting will be held at Arlington Community Schools Board of Education, located at 12060 Arlington Trail.
