Reminder - All Town offices are CLOSED today(Feb 16) in observance of Presidents Day.
*It is NOT a trash service holiday. Trash will run on normal schedule next week.
🚧Airline Rd Closure🚧 Don't forget - crews will begin repairs on Airline Road between US 64 & Bragg Road tomorrow, Feb 16.
A full closure of the road will eventually be required during construction - so be prepared for a Detour and don't get caught off guard.
Please watch for workers, obey all signs, and use extra caution in the area. We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements.
Now Hiring!!! The Arlington team is growing...and we’d love for you to grow with us.
We’re hiring for several full- and part-time positions across multiple departments, with opportunities to serve right here in your community.
Town employees enjoy great benefits, including:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- State pension plan
- Paid leave
Come grow with Arlington. Apply today:
👉 www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/human-resources
Want to help shape the future of Arlington? Our Town boards and committees are made up of residents — neighbors serving neighbors — and we’re always looking for folks willing to share their time and expertise.
If you have experience in finance, development, or just a passion for this community, you could be a great fit.
Openings pop up throughout the year, so we keep a list of interested volunteers ready to step in when they do.
Interested? Learn more & Fill out a quick Interest Form here: www.townofarlington.org/page/boards-committees
But, this is NOT a trash service holiday - so you still have to drag those bins to the curb on Monday as usual. No route adjustments are needed or planned.
Valentine’s Day is this weekend (last-minute shoppers, take note 😉)… but it’s also Heart Month.
You don’t have to be a firefighter to save a life. Hands-Only CPR is easy:
Call 911. Then Push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives.
YOU are a first responder. YOU have the power to save a life.
Simple steps. Real impact. ❤️ #HeartMonth
🌸 Arlington in April is coming… and vendors, we’re ready for you!
It may feel early, but plans are already underway for one of Arlington’s favorite traditions! Depot Square will be packed with arts, crafts, food, fun, and live music — and applications are now open to join the party.
✅ Send applications to the Parks Department (not Town Hall)
✅ Wait for approval before sending payment
Grab your spot and let’s make it another great year in the Square! For more information: www.townofarlington.org/page/arlington-in-april
🎶 Lifelong Learning at the Senior Center - Join us Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 p.m. for an engaging presentation, “Black Music in American History,” with Charles L. Hughes, Associate Professor of History and Urban Studies at Rhodes College.
Learn how Black music has shaped American culture, history, and communities through this fascinating talk. Attend in person or virtually — just call or email the Center to register and join us!
Read more about Dr. Hughes here: www.rhodes.edu/bio/charles-hughes
We hope you’ll tune in with us!
PUBLIC NOTICE - The Town of Arlington Industrial Development Board (IDB) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Town Hall (5854 Airline Road, Arlington, TN) at 5:30 PM. Meetings are open to the public and meeting length varies based on the agenda.
🚧Road Work Ahead on Airline Rd🚧 Starting February 16, crews will begin repairs on Airline Road between US 64 and Bragg Road (see map). This project will address road edge erosion and drainage issues to make the roadway safer and more durable.
Because of the narrow two-lane roadway and deep ditches, a full closure is required during construction. There is not enough room to safely allow through traffic while work is underway.
• Construction is expected to last about 4 months (weather dependent)
• Local residents will still have access to their homes
• All other traffic must follow the posted detour
Please watch for workers, obey all signs, and use extra caution in the area. We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements for a smoother, safer drive for everyone.
In case snow has you dreaming of warmer temps & green lawns - does your dream include any new trees? 🌳 It’s that time of year again — Tennessee Tree Day 2026 is coming up!
You can reserve your trees online now and plan to pick them up March 20–21. Reservations must be made by March 1st.
A few fun facts about this year’s statewide native tree-planting event:
🌱 It’s the 12th Annual Tennessee Tree Day
🌿 You can choose from 11 native species
🌳 Since 2007, over 1.1 million trees have been planted across TN!
Visit www.tectn.org/tennesseetreeday.html to see this year’s species and reserve yours today — supplies are limited!
📌 Town Schedules – Wednesday, February 4. No matter what that groundhog said, things are looking up around town! Most Town facilities are back to normal schedules — or will be by Friday. Here’s what to expect:
• Town Offices – normal hours
• Library – normal hours
• Senior Center – virtual only on Wednesday
• County Tax Clerk – at the Safe Room collecting property taxes as scheduled
Thanks for your patience as we ease back into our regular routine!
PUBLIC NOTICE - The Town of Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold their regularly scheduled March meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM due to the Elected Officials attendance at the TML Annual Conference.
At the March 3 meeting, they will hold Second and Final readings, along with Public Hearings, for the following two items:
- Ordinance 2026-01 to amend Title 8: Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 2 of the Town of Arlington Municipal Code, relative to the sale of Beer within the Town limits.
- Ordinance 2026-02 to amend Title 8: Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 1 of the Town of Arlington Municipal Code, relative to the sale of Liquor within the Town limits.
TRASH UPDATE (2/2, 10:00 a.m.): Waste Pro came out this morning to try to collect, but for safety reasons they’ve decided to pull the trucks before completing the Friday routes. We knew it was a bit of a long shot with these road conditions.
They plan to stick with the schedule and try again tomorrow for the Monday route. If anything changes, we’ll share an update — because we know everyone’s ready to clear out those extra bags (once you can dig your bins out of the snow).
🗑️ Trash Service Update – Collection Resumes Monday: Here’s the news we’ve all been waiting for...Waste Pro plans to resume solid waste collection tomorrow (Monday)!
The landfill is scheduled to reopen, and while some road conditions may still be a little questionable, crews will service as many customers as safely possible. We expect conditions to improve greatly as the week progresses.
Current catch-up plan:
• Monday (2/2): twice-missed Friday route
• Tuesday (2/3): Monday routes
• Wednesday (2/4): Tuesday routes
• Thursday (2/5): Wednesday routes
• Friday (2/6): Thursday routes
• Saturday (2/7): Friday routes & any remaining stops
Thank you for your patience (and for hanging in there with the extra bags). We appreciate everyone working together to help crews catch up safely!
📌 Winter Weather Update – Friday: We know many neighborhood streets are still icy, and we understand the frustration. Our major roads are clear during the day. But with cold overnight temps sticking around, many secondary and neighborhood roads remain icy and slick.
If you’re able, shoveling driveways and sidewalks while the sun is out can help speed up melting ☀️ The good news: temperatures are expected to climb above freezing starting Monday.
Our Public Works crews have worked nonstop, focusing first on major routes, bridges, overpasses, intersections, and critical infrastructure (think: fire stations, the ER, the wastewater plant, and the post office).
Crews are now moving into secondary routes as conditions allow - many have probably seen them today.
Because winter storms like this are rare in the South, we don’t maintain the heavy snow equipment you might see up north, it simply wouldn’t be the best use of taxpayer dollars, but our team is using every tool and bit of salt we have to keep roads as safe as possible.
Thank you for your patience, for checking on neighbors, and for giving our crews a little grace as we all wait for warmer weather ahead.
❄️ Trash Service Update: After a week at home, we know those trash cans are probably filling up a little faster than usual.
When service resumes (hopefully Monday), crews will start with Friday’s missed route first, then roll into the regular schedule beginning with Monday’s routes. This will work like a holiday week, with service shifted forward by one day.
To help with the delay, Waste Pro will accept extra bags placed beside your can next week.
📌We’ll share updates if anything changes, so be sure to follow the Town page for the latest information.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
📌 Town Closures – Wednesday, January 28
It’s not Groundhog Day yet, but it’s starting to feel like it. ❄️ Due to ongoing hazardous road conditions:
• All Town Offices will remain closed, including in-person programs at the Library and Senior Center.
• Trash & recycling service will not run on Wednesday due to unsafe roads and dump closures.
• The County Tax Clerk will not be at the Safe Room to collect property taxes as scheduled.
Our Public Works crews are still out there doing the real-life hero work, tackling local roads while TDOT crews focus on primary routes and ramps. We are incredibly thankful for their long hours and steady efforts in tough conditions. Crews must start with main routes first and have been pushing through packed snow and ice to make travel safer wherever possible..
❄️ Friendly reminder: Colder temperatures tonight mean black ice may return in the morning—sneaky, invisible, and best avoided.
Please continue to use caution, avoid unnecessary travel if you can, and thank you for your patience (and good humor). Stay safe, everyone.
📌 Town Offices Closed Today – Tuesday, January 27
For clarification, all Town Offices are closed today, including in-person programs and events at the Library and Senior Center.
Due to unsafe road conditions, trash and recycling service will also not run today.
Roads remain slick and dangerous. Our Public Works crews have been out throughout the storm and continue working on local roads, while TDOT is addressing primary routes and ramps. With a little sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures today, we’re hopeful salt and plows will begin to make some headway. However, with colder temperatures expected again tonight, please be aware that black ice could make travel hazardous again in the morning.
Please continue to use caution and avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Stay safe, everyone. ❄️
