🔥 Heads up, Arlington! 🔥 If you see trailers, tents, and smell mouthwatering BBQ at Douglas Street Park this weekend, that’s the Arlington BBQ Burnout rolling into town!
This is a longstanding Arlington event and MBN-sanctioned barbecue contest. While there's no public sampling (we know, boo!), they will have food trucks on-site with options to purchase. Check their website for event details: www.arlingtonbbq.com
So if you’re near the park, expect some extra activity, the aroma of world-class BBQ, and lots of visitors enjoying Arlington!
🚛 STREET SWEEPING STARTS MONDAY! Crews hit the streets October 6 (weather permitting) for our 4th quarter Town Street Sweep.
✅ What's getting cleaned?
• All public curbed streets (daytime)
• Major intersections + Town lots (overnight)
This takes about 5–7 days to cover the whole Town. Crews usually begin on the west side of town and move east, but exact day-by-day schedules vary with weather and progress.
🚫 REMINDER: Please avoid parking on the street until your area has been swept. Once cleaned, you’re in the clear!
Let’s keep storm drains clear, roads tidy, and Arlington beautiful - together!
CLAW TRUCK DELAY - The claw truck is down and unable to perform collections today (9/29). As a result, the claw truck will collect both Monday & Tuesday routes on Tuesday. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Contact Public Works if you have any questions - 901/867-4980.
✨ The Crossing Market is wrapping up this Saturday, Sept. 27!
It’s the last Market of 2025, so if you’ve been eyeing something from your favorite vendor… now's the time⏰
Make your plans and come shop local while you still can! A vendor list of who's expected is online: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market
Help Arlington Tip the Scales! 🏆 The Arlington Senior Center is collecting aluminum can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Pop Tab Drive now through DECEMBER. 1. Money raised through this program helps their mission of keeping children near the care they need, with the family they love.
So please bring your (hopefully clean) can tabs down to the Center in a bag (6265 Chester St). We’ll deliver them to the Ronald McDonald House, and add to our community's numbers for their Pop Tab Weigh-In Challenge. Let’s see how the Arlington community stacks up!! Collect Big - Help Big!
Still searching for that perfect gift? Why not surprise someone with… a dump truck? Or maybe a gently used Ford pickup?
Arlington is auctioning off surplus equipment, and there’s just ONE WEEK LEFT to get your bid in! We’ve got:
- 3 Ford pickup trucks
- 1 dump truck
- A utility trailer
- Tractor attachments
BID INFO:
- Deadline: September 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
- Submit at Public Works (11491 Memphis Arlington Rd, M–F, 8 AM–3 PM)
- Details + bid form 👉 www.townofarlington.org/page/bids-and-rfqs
- All bids will be opened and read publicly at the deadline. Payment by cash/check only.
✨ Because nothing says “I thought of you” quite like a utility trailer.
📢 Music on the Square =TONIGHT! Come down and enjoy music from Mudflap King starting at 7pm at the Crossing Amphitheater.
The performance is FREE and open to the public. Food will be available for purchase. Hope to see you there!
Thank you to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and our event sponsors for making these great events happen!
🚧 Paving Work Update 🚧 Work on pressure paving in several neighborhoods began earlier this week. Crews will be back next week to finish work in Carters Cove (Mon), Summer Meadows (Mon–Tues), and a few touch-ups.
Because this treatment needs to stay dry while it cures, rain or unexpected moisture can cause delays. The good news is that it dries relatively quickly once applied, and when complete, it adds years of life to our roads.
Thanks for your patience as we wrap up these improvements.
Thinking about hosting a gathering in one of our parks? 🌳 We love our community enjoying these spaces! If you plan more than about 20 people—like a family reunion, church picnic, or community celebration—give the Parks Department a quick call in advance. Some gatherings may need a Special Event permit, which simply helps us make sure restrooms are open, supplies are ready, and your celebration doesn’t overlap with another event.
📞 Parks Department: 901-867-9555 (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–3:30 PM)
A little planning together helps keep Arlington’s parks fun and welcoming for everyone!
📢Music on the Square is this SATURDAY! 📢 Music from Mud Flap Kings starts at 7pm. Food will be available for purchase. The performance is FREE and open to the public. Hope to see you there!
*As an outdoor concert, schedule may change based on the weather. Updates will be posted on the Town website and FB*
Thank you to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and our event sponsors (Leaders Credit Union & NE SC Kiwanis)!
Town of Arlington Surplus Equipment Sale – Trucks Available!
The Town of Arlington is accepting sealed bids on surplus equipment, including 3 Ford pickup trucks, a dump truck, utility trailer, and tractor attachments.
📍 Item details and bid forms can be picked up at Public Works (11491 Memphis Arlington Rd) between 8 AM – 3 PM, Monday–Friday, or found online at www.townofarlington.org/page/bids-and-rfqs
📝 Bid Details
- Deadline: September 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
- Location: Public Works, Arlington, TN 38002
- Bids will be opened and read publicly at that time
- Successful bidders must pick up equipment within 30 days of award
- Payment accepted by cash or check only
✨ The Crossing Market is popping up again this Saturday, Sept. 13!
It’s the last month of markets, so if you’ve been eyeing something from your favorite vendor… time is ticking ⏰
Make your plans and come shop local while you still can! A vendor list of who's expected is online: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market
📍Veterans Lunch Invitation📍 Arlington is proud to honor our local veterans and active-duty service members!
- WHO'S INVITED: All Arlington veterans, active-duty members, and their spouses
- DATE: Tuesday, October 1
- TIME: Doors open 11:15 a.m. | Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
- LOCATION: Orion Hill, 12055 Donelson Rd.
Enjoy a complimentary lunch, fellowship, and a chance for our community to say thank you for your service.
✅ RSVP by Thursday, Sept. 25 to the Arlington Senior Center at 901-867-7698 to reserve your seat.
We can’t wait to celebrate YOU!
🚨 Mosquito Control in Arlington - We’ve seen some questions about mosquito control trucks in town earlier this week. The Shelby County Health Department operates a county-wide Mosquito Control Program to help reduce the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV). Six cases have ben reported in Shelby County so far this year. To protect public health, SCHD sprays EPA-approved insecticides by truck in affected areas. Each ZIP Code is sprayed at least twice per mosquito season.
Spray schedule for 38002 ZIP Code (weather permitting):
• Monday, Sept. 8 | 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 12 | 3:45 a.m. – 6:45 a.m.
*REMINDER: 38002 includes parts of several cities and two counties, so trucks in 38002 may not always be inside Arlington limits.
✅ Protect yourself: The Health Department encourages insect repellent with DEET when outdoors.
🚧 Paving Work Begins Week of September 15 🚧 Arlington will begin a pressure paving project next week to extend the life of several neighborhood streets. This new treatment pressure-injects sealant into cracks while applying a thin overlay in a single process — meaning it’s quicker, more cost-effective, and allows traffic to resume in minutes.
Neighborhood streets included in this round of paving are:
CARTERS COVE
- Carters View Ln
- Henning Oaks Ln
- Henning Oaks Cv
SNYDER GROVE
- Jon Oak Dr
- Joshua Oak Dr
- Valerie Creek Cv
- Melanie Creek Cv
- Charlotte Oak Cv
- Zachary Run Cv
SUMMER MEADOWS
- Summer Meadows Ln
- Summer Meadows Cv
- Summer Wind Ln
- Bitter Bush Ln
- Summer Mist Dr
- Summer Mist Cv
- Belle Manor Dr
- Mabry Ln
- Chriswood Cv
ARLINGTON TRACE
- Arlington Trace Dr
- Shetland Trail
- Shetland Trail Cv
- Lamb Valley Dr
- Lamb Valley Cv
- Shetland Loop
- Goat Valley Cv
- Shetland Bend Dr
We’re excited to introduce this treatment as part of our ongoing investment in Arlington’s infrastructure. As always, DRIVE WITH CAUTION in work areas. Thank you for your patience while crews are at work!
🚧 Safety Improvements Underway 🚧 Crews began work today to install rumble strips at the intersection of Milton Wilson and Forrest Street, with the goal to complete the project over the weekend.
This wide 4-way stop has seen accidents in the past, and with growth like Buc-ee’s coming just down the road, these updates are designed to help drivers slow down and stay alert. While a traffic signal isn’t warranted, we’re committed to finding smart, effective ways to calm traffic and improve safety.
We’re also adding rumble strips at the pedestrian crossing by the Tennis Courts to better protect those on foot.
Thank you for your patience as these projects wrap up — and for driving safely as our community grows!
Town departments will be there, but we need local businesses, schools, and community groups to bring the magic (and the candy)!
Spots are limited, so if you're ready to decorate a trunk, show off your spooky spirit, and make a lot of kids smile, head to the website and apply now! 👉 www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/trunk-or-treat
📅 MEETING REMINDER - The September Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting will be held Tuesday, September 2, due to the Labor Day holiday.
Note: The meeting will take place at the ACS Board of Education building (12060 Arlington Trail) while Town Hall is under construction
