
📌Holiday Schedule📌 Town facilities are CLOSED tomorrow (June 19) in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Thursday is NOT a Trash Service holiday, so daily collections will be on normal schedule.


🌱 Green Camp Applications Still Open! Know a high school student interested in science, the environment, or engineering? The City of Memphis Storm Water Department is still accepting applications for their Green Camp, a FREE weeklong summer program focused on environmental education and hands-on learning!
- July 14–18, 2025
- 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM daily
- Boxed lunch provided daily
- Earn up to 35 community service hours
Students will explore topics like storm water pollution, water testing, sustainability, and urban development—all while earning valuable community service credit!
Green Camp is open to students entering or currently attending high school. Limited spots available—apply now! (representatives confirmed today they are still accepting applicants, including Arlington high school students)
More information is available on the application & camp website: www.memphisstormwater.com/green-camp


🌿 More on Yard Waste Pickup 🌿 We recently shared yard waste guidelines (see our earlier post if you missed it), but here’s a quick reminder about pickup logistics:
Your weekly trash service includes up to 6 cubic yards of yard waste — about the size of a pickup truck bed.
If you have more than that, here are your options:
- Put out 6 cubic yards each week — it’ll be picked up for free
- Put it all out at once and pay WastePro for the extra load
- Haul the excess debris to a local disposal site
📞 Heads up: If you're placing yard waste at the curb, call Public Works at least one day in advance at (901) 867-4980. The claw truck doesn’t hit every street daily, so a heads-up helps ensure timely pickup.
Thanks for helping us keep the Town clean and running smoothly!


📢Music on the Square is this SATURDAY! 📢 Music from Hairspray Nation 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 sponsors!


Our annual Independence Day Celebration is next week!! Join us Friday, June 27 at the Arlington Sports Complex for a fun-filled evening with friends, food, live music, and fireworks!
🔹 Live music by the band Big Wheel
🔹 Food vendors start selling at 6 PM
🔹 Fireworks launch at approx. 9:15 PM
What to Bring:
✔ Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, games, sun umbrellas, coolers, and picnic baskets
❌ No cooking, glass bottles, or drones
⛱ Tents and umbrellas must be taken down by 8:30 PM to ensure everyone can enjoy the fireworks
More information: www.townofarlington.org/page/fireworks


- UPDATE: MEETING LOCATION - The BZA meeting will now be held at the Arlington Safe Room, 11842 Otto Lane, Arlington, TN, due to the closure of Town Hall.
⏰PUBLIC NOTICE⏰ The Town of Arlington Board of Zoning and Appeals will hold a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Monday June 16, 2025 at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Rd to consider: a parking variance requested by Chase Bank located at 11849 Crawford Pine Dr., Arlington, TN 38002


🚧 Road Closure - Chester St 🚧 Chester has been closed to thru traffic south of Pinckley St (Rolling Hills Farms neighborhood) as a result of a large downed tree. All authorities have been notified and crews hope to have the street reopened by lunchtime today.


🚧 Town Hall Access Update 🚧 Due to ongoing construction and for the safety of our residents and staff, Town Hall is now closed to the public until further notice.
👉 Finance and HR departments have been temporarily relocated.
👉 For all Town business, please visit or contact: Arlington Public Works @ 11491 Memphis Arlington Rd and (901) 867-4980
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to improve your Town facilities!


🎉Arlington Crossing Market is this coming Saturday! Come down to the park and join us from 8am to noon.
We'll have many of your favorite vendors returning, as well as some new ones! Looking for somebody in particular? A full list of this weekend's vendors is provided below & on the Town website: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market



🎉 Mark Your Calendars! 🎉 Our annual Independence Day Celebration is just 3 weeks away! Join us Friday, June 27 at the Arlington Sports Complex for a fun-filled evening with friends, food, live music, and fireworks!
🔹 Live music by the band Big Wheel
🔹 Food vendors start at 6 PM
🔹 Fireworks launch at 9:15 PM
What to Bring:
✔ Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, games, sun umbrellas, coolers, and picnic baskets
❌ No cooking, glass bottles, or drones
⛱ Tents and umbrellas must be taken down by 8:30 PM to ensure everyone can enjoy the fireworks
More information: www.townofarlington.org/page/fireworks


🎉 Congratulations and Welcome, Chief Patrick Loflin! We’re proud to officially welcome Patrick Loflin as the new Assistant Fire Chief for the Town of Arlington!
Chief Loflin joined the Arlington Fire Department in May and was formally sworn in at Monday night’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. With 26 years of service at the Memphis Fire Department, his experience and leadership will be a great asset to our community.
As an Arlington resident, this new role brings Chief Loflin closer to home. His extended family joined us Monday to celebrate this exciting next chapter.
Please join us in welcoming Chief Loflin to the Arlington Fire family—we’re excited for what’s ahead!



📚 Storytime with a Side of Sirens! 📚 This morning, AFD made a special stop at the Forrest Street Pavilion to join in on story time with local author Becky Thomas !
Mrs. Thomas was there promoting her delightful children’s book series starring Roscoe the Rooster — a bossy barnyard bird with plenty of personality. The crew loved being part of this story time, and we think Roscoe might have a new fan base in the firehouse now!
Big thanks to the Arlington Library for hosting this fun event and to Becky for sharing her stories with the community. Check out a few photos of the crew hanging out with the kids, the author, and of course, Roscoe!




⚠️Trash Collection Delay⚠️ A trash truck went down this afternoon and did not finish the Monday route.
Please leave bins out if your Monday pickup was missed. Waste Pro expects to collect any missed bins first thing tomorrow (Tuesday).


⏰PUBLIC NOTICE⏰ The Town of Arlington Board of Zoning and Appeals will hold a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Monday June 16, 2025 at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Rd to consider:
🔹a parking variance requested by Chase Bank located at 11849 Crawford Pine Dr., Arlington, TN 38002


🎉Summer Reading Kick-Off🎉 Kick-off the summer with your Library at Douglas Street Park this Saturday! Bring your swimsuit to play in the bubbles and celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program! There will also be free Parker's Water Ice sponsored by the Town.
🔷 Saturday, May 31st
🔷 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
🔷 Douglas Street Park (11777 Douglas Street)


🩺Join us for a Health & Wellness Workshop 🩺 - In cooperation with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare, we will be providing a FREE 6-week workshop for adults of all ages dealing with chronic diseases and their caregivers.
Visit the Town's website for more information and details on how to register: www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/senior-center-activities


⏰Public Notice⏰ The Town of Arlington will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM on the Town’s intent to exceed the certified property tax rate.
The public hearing will be at Arlington Community Schools Board of Education, 12060 Arlington Trail, Arlington, Tennessee. The certified tax rate as defined by T.C.A. 67-5-1701 is $1.001787 per $100 of assessed valuation. The Town’s proposed FY2026 budget, if adopted, will require a proposed tax levy of $1.13 per $100 of assessed value.


⏰Public Notice⏰ The Town of Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a Special Called meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM, at the ACS Board of Education, 12060 Arlington Trail, to discuss the following items:
🔹Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2025-04 to further amend the Town of Arlington, Tennessee Budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025.
🔹Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2025-05 to adopt the Town of Arlington, Tennessee actual tax rate for 2025.
🔹Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2025-06 of the Town of Arlington, Tennessee adopting the Annual Budget and Board Compensation for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026


🚧 Road Work Alert: Milton Wilson & Airline Road🚧 Town contractors should wrap up paving on Milton Wilson Blvd this Wednesday and begin the road marking/striping process. Crews will then move to Airline Road to patch several spots between Memphis-Arlington and Will Harris Road. (All work is weather dependent)
These roads are both key connectors in our community, so be prepared for traffic impacts during this time. Impacts will include lane shifts & traffic control measures, but no full closures.
Always stay alert and use extra caution in work zones. Remember: this may be a temporary inconvenience for you, but it's a workplace for someone else. Let’s help keep everyone safe!


🚨 Storm Update for Arlington 🚨 Severe storms have moved through Arlington, causing damage to the Tornado Safe Room’s exterior and downing several trees around town. The Safe Room remains structurally secure with no interior damage. The roof that was lost was a secondary, aesthetic cover only.
The Fire Department will be on hand to assist and allow access if further storms make it necessary.
Please use caution while traveling—watch for downed trees and possible power lines. Crews are actively working to assess and secure affected areas. Stay alert and stay safe, Arlington!
