🍳 Your Kitchen Grease Doesn’t Belong in the Sewer!

We love bacon. We love fried chicken.
We don’t love what their grease does to our pipes.

When fats, oils, and grease (FOG) go down the drain, they cool off and harden, clinging to pipes like that stubborn last pancake on a griddle. The result? Big clogs, big mess, and big bills — plus sewer water in our streams (or homes).

Instead of sharing gross pipe pics, meet our new archenemy: FOG - a villain who lurks in drains waiting to cause trouble.

Here’s the easy fix to keep FOG out of our pipes:
- Wipe pans with a paper towel before washing
- Pour cooled grease into a container and toss it in the trash
- Never pour oil or grease down the sink or toilet

Together, we can keep Arlington’s pipes clear, streams clean, and FOG out of our town.

about 16 hours ago, Town of Arlington
Dark blue graphic with gooey yellow monster named FOG - fats, oils and grease. Message says don't invite FOG into our pipes
📢Music on the Square is this SATURDAY! 📢 Music from Area 51 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!
1 day ago, Town of Arlington
Poster with picture of crowd of people watching an amphitheater stage at dusk on the top. Text says "2025 Music on the Square, The Crossing Amphitheater, bring your chair or picnic blanket, free parking" on left. A yellow box says "Sat, Aug 16 at 7pm, Area 51". Below smaller text says "Brought to you by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and sponsors RightFiber by Ritter and Spreading Sunshine"

🚧It’s Happening – Road Work Ahead on Milton Wilson🚧 The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) approved a $1.1 million project to repave Milton Wilson Blvd. from Hazel Ridge to Chester Street at their August meeting.

- Work begins next Monday, August 18 and is expected to take 3–4 weeks.
- One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction, but traffic patterns may change.
- Please watch for workers, obey posted signs, and drive with extra caution in the area

This project will mean a smoother, safer drive for everyone — thank you for your patience as we make it happen!

2 days ago, Town of Arlington
Two-tone blue graphic with picture of a two-lane road blocked with orange cones, an orange Road Work Ahead sign, and a yellow Drive Safely sign. Text above says "Road Paving Notice: Plan Ahead! Monday, August 18, Milton Wilson Blvd (Hazel Ridge to Chester)"
Two-tone blue graphic with map of Milton Wilson Blvd in Arlington TN, showing upcoming paving extending from Hazel Ridge to it's southern intersection with Chester Street, west of Harrel Ridge neighborhood
Don't forget to drop by the Market this morning! All our great vendors will be there until Noon!

#ArlingtonCrossingMarket www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market
4 days ago, Town of Arlington
List of anticipated vendors at August 9 Arlington Crossing Market.
We hope everyone had a great first day of school! Like any first day, there were probably a few hiccups as families figured out morning routines and the best drop-off routes.

Just a heads up—some of you will have an extra challenge tomorrow (Friday): Forrest Street will be closed starting at 8 AM for a one-day tree removal project. Things should be back to normal by Monday. Thanks for your patience as we work to keep our streets safe!
6 days ago, Town of Arlington
Blue graphic alerting of Temporary Road Closure on Friday, August 8th, Forrest St between Griffin and MIlton Wilson. Includes picture of orange cones and road work signs for attention.
Aerial map showing portion of Forrest Street and a temporary closure between Griffin and Milton Wilson. Detour routes direct traffic to cross between the two streets on Dusty Field Road while Forrest is closed

Arlington Crossing Market - back this Saturday from 8 AM to Noon at the Market Pavilion! Hope to see you there!

Curious about who’s coming? The full vendor list is below 👇 or online at: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market

7 days ago, Town of Arlington
Arlington Crossing Market in brown shape surrounded by 2 sunflowers. Text in boxes below say Join us this weekend, 12090 Forrest Street. Cartoon vendors in pastels along bottom with two ovals, a blue one says 2nd & 4th Saturday each month, and a peach one says 8am-noon
Graphic with list of anticipated vendors for Arlington Crossing Market on august 9th
🚧 Temporary Road Closure: Forrest Street 🚧 Heads up, Arlington: Forrest Street will be closed this Friday (08/08) between Milton Wilson and Griffin as contractors remove a large hazard tree.

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.
8 days ago, Town of Arlington
Blue graphic alerting of Temporary Road Closure on Friday, August 8th, Forrest St between Griffin and MIlton Wilson. Includes picture of orange cones and road work signs for attention.
Aerial map showing portion of Forrest Street and a temporary closure between Griffin and Milton Wilson. Detour routes direct traffic to cross between the two streets on Dusty Field Road while Forrest is closed

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!

8 days ago, Town of Arlington
Green and Orange Back to School Bash at the Park 2025 graphic with 5 photos of event showing kids and families doing crafts, fishing in a pond, playing blow up ax throwing game, and playing in bubbles in the park
Green and Orange Back to School Bash at the Park 2025 graphic with 5 photos of event showing kids and families doing crafts, fishing in a pond, playing in the park, getting italian ice, and SCSO volunteers waving hi
💧Pool Owners — Quick Reminder! If you're cleaning or draining your pool, please remember:

🚫 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.
10 days ago, Town of Arlington
Blue and yellow graphic with picture of person cleaning a pool and a hose draining into a storm drain in the street. Message says to never drain pools into storm drains.
Blue and yellow graphic that says what goes in the storm drain ends up in waterways, with pictures of each. Swimming pools are required to have a direct connection to sanitary sewer to keep chlorine and salt water out of rivers
One Last Bash Before School! 🎉 Don’t forget — the End of Summer Bash is happening this Saturday, August 2nd from 4–8 PM at Forrest Street Park!

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
13 days ago, Town of Arlington
Colorful graphic promoting Arlington’s Back to School Bash at Forrest Street Park. Two kids are running and playing, with fishing, balloons, and music notes in the background

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.

14 days ago, Town of Arlington
Green graphic with picture of man in fire department dress uniform in the middle. Text says "Celebrating our achievements: congratulations and thank you to AFD Battalion Chief" A white and blue Town of Arlington TN seal is at the bottom left.
Green graphic with picture of a large group posed on a stairway and holding a blue flag with a Blue Incident Support Team logo. On the right are the white and blue Town of Arlington TN seal and Arlington Fire Department seal. Text in white says " FEMA Blue Incident Support Team - Assisted with TX Flooding Recovery (July 2025)"
Congratulations to Mayor Mike Wissman! 👏

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.
15 days ago, Town of Arlington
Man in gray suit holding official award document and posing next to woman in white dress suit. Background is wood paneled walls of a meeting room
Five men posing with man in center holding official award document. Background is gray granite walls with large portraits of officials on the walls.
Woman in white suit standing behind a podium and beside a man blue suit. Background is a wood paneled wall lined with headshots of officials, and an audience of people in rows of chairs attending the meeting.
Well… That Was Alarming - If you were startled awake by the tornado siren near the Sports Complex overnight — you’re not alone! We’ve confirmed that the siren is malfunctioning and went off for no emergency-related reason.

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.
15 days ago, Town of Arlington
Beige Tornado Siren sitting atop a silver pole with blue sky and white clouds in background
TRASH SERVICE UPDATE – South Side of Town
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!
16 days ago, Town of Arlington
Picture of two large residential trash bins sitting in front of gray, wood siding. Bins are green with blue lids and say Waste Pro on the side
Picture of a section of road map with several roads highlighted in red, including Pinckley Rd, Bragg Rd, Donelson Rd, and Hickory Run Pl

🎉 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!

16 days ago, Town of Arlington
Cartoon graphic with blue sky and clouds above a green field. Text says Back to School Bash at the Park on the top. Two cartoon boys are running on grass with paper airplane and beach ball. Text in yellow and orange boxes says: Games, DJ, fishing, food, balloon art, italian ice, crafts; Saturday, Aug 2nd 4-8pm ,Forrest St Park.
Arlington Crossing Market is this morning with lots of great vendors! Remember they start at 8am - Early birds will get the best selection and may miss some of this summer heat.
18 days ago, Town of Arlington
Arlington Crossing Market in brown shape surrounded by 2 sunflowers. Text in boxes below say Join us this weekend, 12090 Forrest Street. Cartoon vendors in pastels along bottom with two ovals, a blue one says 2nd & 4th Saturday each month, and a peach one says 8am-noon

🌞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.

19 days ago, Town of Arlington
Yellow graphic with picture of little girl in blue shirt pondering something. Text at top says Things to Remember next week in Arlington: a survival guide for trash, sweeping & sanity. Blue thought bubbles around the girl say: early trash days, street sweeping, and it's so hot.
🗑️ Trash Service Updates 🗑️ We appreciate everyone’s patience this week as WastePro works to get caught up on service across Arlington.

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!
21 days ago, Town of Arlington
Picture of two large residential trash bins: one blue recycle bin with a green lid, and one green trash bin with a blue lid
🚛 STREET SWEEPING STARTS MONDAY! We're rolling out our 3rd town-wide street sweep starting next Monday, July 28 (weather permitting), and it's your chance to help keep Arlington looking its best!

✅ 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!
21 days ago, Town of Arlington
Picture of front of a yellow street sweeper, with round brushes running along the curb on a street.

🌞🔥 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😎

22 days ago, Town of Arlington
Beige graphic with a picture of a brown and white dog wearing sunglasses with blue lenses, who is lying in front of an air conditioner. Text at the top in blue says Stay Cool Arlington.