For Tools and Rides, Charge Outside.
Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging.
These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.
#FirePreventionWeek #ChargingSuperpower #EBikeSafety
Making Fall Break plans? We’ve got a couple of FREE activities coming up next week in Arlington!
🎬 Movie Night at The Crossing
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 6 PM | The Crossing Amphitheater
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, find a spot, and enjoy an outdoor showing of Hotel Transylvania with the family!
And we’ve got FREE snacks for the kids! Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Water, & Juice will be available while supplies last.
🍁 Leaves & Landmarks Scavenger Hunt
Friday, Oct. 16 | 2–4 PM | The Market at Forrest Street Park
Follow the clues, explore, and see how well you know Arlington!
Both events are FREE! Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Outdoor event schedules may be subject to change based on weather. Come spend a little of your Fall Break with us!
BMA Meeting Recap | October 5, 2026
Here’s a quick look at actions taken during last night’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) meeting. You'll see there were a lot of items up for consideration, and all items were approved unanimously.
✅ Approval of a Development Agreement for a Land Disturbance permit for Hawthorne Partners II
✅ Approval of a 1-year extention of the Donelson Farms PD that was originally approved in December 2024
✅ Approval of an amendment to the Thresholds for Capitalization policy used for accounting processes in the Town
✅ Approval of an amendment to the Town's Debt Management Policy to match State Funding language
✅ Approval of the creation of an Assisgned Fund to separate the funds for the approved expansion of the Arlington Tennis -Pickleball Center
✅ Approval of the 1st Reading of an Ordinance to replace First Citizens Bank with Park Bank as an official Town depository.
✅ Approval of the issuance of a Capital Outlay Note not to exceed $1,146,195 for a new Fire Engine that has been in production for several years and expected to be completed shortly.
✅ Approval of an Initial Resolution to authorize the Town to incur indebtedness not to exceed $21,000,000 for improvements to the Wastewater Plant. A Rate Study shows no sewer rate increase to residents will be required.
✅ Approval of authorization of a specific loan from the TN Municipal Bond Fund and associated documents, with a principal amount not to exceed $21,000,000.
✅ Approval of a contract with J. Cumby Construction Inc, who won a recent bid process for construction of improvements to the Arlington Wastewater Treatment Plant.
📌 For more details, including official agendas, minutes and meeting recordings, visit Town Hall or the Town of Arlington website: www.townofarlington.org/
Cheap Charger? Don’t Chance It.
Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
#FirePreventionWeek #ChargingSuperpower #LithiumIonSafety
📞 Another week, another phone issue... and yes, we’re frustrated too!
We’re currently experiencing phone problems affecting our Parks & Recreation and Public Works departments. They are unable to receive incoming calls at this time.
Town Hall phones are currently working, so if you need assistance or are trying to reach Parks or Public Works, please call Town Hall and we’ll do our best to help get you or take a message.
We apologize for the inconvenience as we work through these ongoing phone issues. We promise, we’d like our phones to work just as much as you would!
⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – Walker Street
A portion of Walker Street near Greenlee is currently closed after a tractor trailer became tangled in overhead utility lines, bringing down lines and damaging a utility pole near the roadway.
As a result, the Arlington Public Library will close early today at 4 PM instead of its normal 6 PM closing time.
Please avoid the area while crews work to clear the scene and make repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!
🍖 If you smell BBQ in the air this weekend… now you know why!
The Arlington BBQ Burnout is back at Douglas Road Park this Friday and Saturday (Oct 2-3), celebrating its 30th year in Arlington!
While the BBQ Burnout is not a Town-sponsored event, it’s a long-running community event that brings plenty of activity—and some pretty hard-to-miss smells—to the park. 😋
Residents are welcome to stop by and join the fun. Admission is free!
So, if you’re driving by Douglas Road Park this weekend and wondering what’s going on. Or you're suddenly craving BBQ, there’s your answer!
Check out their flyer for more details.
STREET SWEEPING STARTS MONDAY! Crews will hit the streets Monday, Oct. 5 (weather permitting) for our next Town-wide Street Sweep.
✅ What's getting cleaned? All public curbed streets (daytime) and major intersections + Town lots (overnight)
This takes about 5–7 days to cover the whole Town. Crews begin on the west side of town and move east, but exact day-by-day schedules will 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!
Arlington Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4-10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.
Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in.
For more info: fpw.org.
#firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety
🎉 Congratulations, Hugh Lamar!
We’re proud to recognize longtime Arlington resident Hugh Lamar, who has been named this year’s recipient of the Spirit of Aging Award by the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging!
The award honors an older Tennessean who continues to live with purpose, contribute to their community, and inspire others through their example — and Hugh certainly has a long history of service to Arlington.
Over the years, Hugh has served our community as both a Town Alderman and School Board member, and he was a driving force behind the effort to bring the West Tennessee Veterans Home to Arlington.
His commitment to Arlington and continued involvement in our community make this recognition especially fitting.
Please join us in congratulating Hugh on this well-deserved statewide honor!
Taking training to new heights! 👀
Apparently, Town staff have decided training is more fun when your feet aren’t on the ground. 😄
Recently, our Public Works and Parks crews received hands-on training with the Town’s new bucket truck, learning proper operation and important safety procedures before putting the new equipment to work.
Meanwhile, Arlington Fire Department personnel joined firefighters from Covington, Fayette County, Oakland and other area departments for rope rescue training. Crews practiced knots, ropes and pulley systems before taking those skills up the mobile training tower behind Town Hall.
Different departments. Different equipment. Same goal ... making sure our crews have the training and skills they need to work safely and serve our community.
And apparently, a pretty good view comes with the job!
🍂 Fall Break Family Fun is coming to Arlington!
We’ve got two FREE activities planned to help families enjoy a little fall break fun:
🎬 Movie Night at The Crossing
- Tuesday, October 13 | 6 PM
- Hotel Transylvania
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars!
🍁 Leaves & Landmarks Scavenger Hunt
- Friday, October 16 | 2–4 PM
- The Market at Forrest Street Park
Explore, hunt for clues, and see how well you know Arlington!
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at both events.
Mark your calendars and come enjoy Fall Break with us! More information to follow.
🎃 We still have room for more trunks! 🚗🍬
Arlington’s Trunk or Treat is coming up October 29, and we’re still looking for participants to help make it a fun night for our community!
In addition to Town vehicles and groups, local businesses, community organizations, churches, families, and individuals are all invited to participate. Decorate a trunk, bring some treats, and join the fun!
- Applications are open through October 15, or until all spaces are filled.
Come help us fill the lot with some great trunks! 👻
🛍️ Last Market of the season, Arlington!
The final Market at the Crossing for 2026 is this Saturday, September 26! If there are goodies you’ve been meaning to grab all season, this is your last chance to stop by and stock up.
We’ve got another great group of vendors scheduled, so come out, shop local, and help us wrap up another Market season!
📍 The Crossing at Depot Square
🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 26
⏰ 8 AM–Noon
Check out the full vendor list on our Market webpage: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market
📞 Our phones are giving us trouble again this morning.
Phone service is currently down at Town Hall and on the Fire Department’s administrative line.
🚒 No worries on the emergency side — the Fire Department is still connected to dispatch and receiving emergency calls normally.
In the meantime, if you need to reach us, please try Public Works (901-867-4980) or email Town Hall staff directly.
Thanks for bearing with us while we get the phones back in line!
A couple of sets of keys have recently been turned in to Town Hall, and we’d love to get them back to their owners!
📍 Found near the Tennis Center: a vehicle key fob
📍 Found near Kroger/Taco Bell: a set of keys
Think one of these might be yours? Give Town Hall a call or stop by during regular business hours. Please be prepared to describe the keys so we can make sure they find their way home! 🔑
🎶 Music On The Square is this Saturday! Join us at The Crossing Amphitheater in Depot Square for KEVIN & BETHANY PAIGE!
💧 It's still hot, so bring plenty of water, dress for the heat, and maybe pack a fan.
Concerts are FREE to attend (weather permitting) and food vendors will be available on-site.
A big thank you to the Arlington Chamber, as always for coordinating, and to this month’s sponsors, Bank of Arlington & Shepherd's Haven, for helping make it possible!
We’ll see you at The Crossing, Arlington!
WHO DECIDES WHAT BUSINESSES COME TO ARLINGTON?
We’ve heard the jokes ... “Another bank?” “Another Mexican restaurant?” “Why can’t we get a _____?” 😄
Here’s the thing: The Town doesn’t choose which businesses open in Arlington.
Businesses and property owners decide where they want to invest. The Town’s role is to establish zoning and development standards and make sure all new projects meet those requirements.
And apparently, banks and Mexican restaurants have gotten the message that Arlington likes tacos and has money to deposit. 🌮💰
All joking aside, businesses go where they believe there’s a market for what they offer. We can encourage quality development and make Arlington a great place to invest, but businesses ultimately decide if Arlington is right for them.
So keep telling us what you’d like to see here — and tell those businesses, too!! Showing them there’s local demand can help put Arlington on their radar.
Two reasons to get out and about tomorrow morning!
There’s plenty happening in Arlington this Saturday, September 12:
🏃 Arlington 5K - The race kicks off at 8 AM at Arlington Elementary, so expect to see runners making their way through the downtown area that morning.
🛍️ Arlington Crossing Market - Stop by the Forrest Street Market Pavilion from 8 AM–Noon to shop local vendors and enjoy a Saturday morning at The Crossing.
Whether you’re running, shopping, cheering - or doing a little of all three - we hope to see you out around Arlington tomorrow morning!
Three familiar faces. Three new terms.
Before Tuesday night’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, Oscar Brooks, Harry McKee, and Jeremy Biggs were officially sworn in following their re-election in August.
Tennessee Senator Paul Rose joined us at Town Hall to administer the oath of office.
Congratulations to Aldermen Brooks, McKee, and Biggs as they begin another term serving the Town of Arlington!
