🎃 It’s spooky season… almost! We know it’s early, but we’re already brewing up plans for our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at Forrest Street Park on October 30 — and we want YOU to join the fun!

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
1 day ago, Town of Arlington
Trunk or Treat graphic noting applications are now being accepted for the Arlington 2nd Annual event. Includes a picture of the trunk of a white suv decorated with big googly eyes and teeth. Includes cartoon bats and a black cat in a witches hat for the theme.

📅 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

3 days ago, Town of Arlington
Green and blue graphic with round Town of Arlington TN seal and text saying Public Notice - Board of Mayor and Aldermen
📌Holiday Schedule📌 Town facilities are CLOSED Monday (September 1) in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Monday is also a Trash Service holiday, so daily waste & recycle collections will be shifted forward one (1) day. Trucks will run Tuesday-Saturday instead.
4 days ago, Town of Arlington
Closeup picture of a calendar and red pen with green text saying Don't Forget
Picture of two large residential trash bins: one blue recycle bin with a green lid, and one green trash bin with a blue lid. Text in yellow box says Trash Service Holiday - Adjusted Service Schedule
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
8 days ago, Town of Arlington
List of anticipated vendors at August 23rd Arlington Crossing Market.

Are you registered yet? The Arlington 5K is almost here! Join your fellow residents on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 8 AM, starting and finishing at Arlington Elementary with a scenic run through downtown.

Sign up today at www.ArlingtonTNChamber.com/2025-arlington-5k/

9 days ago, Town of Arlington
Flyer for arlington 5k with people in race bibs running toward a red Arlington 5k ribbon, presented by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Arlington Crossing Market - it's back this Saturday (23rd) from 8 AM - 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
12 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 and 4th Saturdays and a peach one says 8am-noon
List of anticipated vendors at August 23rd Arlington Crossing Market.
⚠️ Road Closure Notice: Hwy 70 between Airline Road and Jetway Drive is currently closed as a result of a gas line rupture near the FastPace Urgent Care. The gas has been shut off and there is no immediate danger to the public.

The rupture caused asphalt damage in one lane, but all lanes are closed at this time while Arlington Fire, Highway Patrol, MLGW, and TDOT are on site.

Traffic can detour around the area using Jetway and Memphis Arlington Road.

We’ll share updates they become available .
13 days ago, Town of Arlington
Orange and white road closed barrier with a bright blue sky in background
🚧Road Work on Milton Wilson Blvd🚧 Starting tomorrow (8/18), crews will begin the repaving of Milton Wilson Blvd. from Hazel Ridge to Chester Street (see map). Work is expected to take 3–4 weeks and is weather dependent.

At least 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 construction area

This project will mean a smoother, safer drive for everyone — thank you for your patience as we make it happen!
14 days ago, Town of Arlington
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

NOTICE - The Town of Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a business Retreat on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 3:30-8:00 PM at the Courtyard by Marriott located at 6015 Park Avenue, Memphis TN to discuss the business of the Town including but not limited to: long range plans, projects, facilities, budgeting, utilities etc.

14 days ago, Town of Arlington
Green and blue graphic with round Town of Arlington TN seal and text saying Public Notice - Board of Mayor and Aldermen
📢 Music on the Square is TONIGHT! Come down and enjoy music from Area 51 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!
15 days ago, Town of Arlington
Graphic with purple to orange faded background. A picture of a crowd of people sitting around an amphitheater at dusk is on the top. Text over the picture says 2025 Music On the Square. In a yellow box at the bottom, text says " sat, Aug 16 at 7pm, tonight's band is Area 51". Bottom right is a round blue logo with a railroad crossing sign and text: The Crossing at Depot Square.

Special Visitors at Fire Station #2! We had such a great time today welcoming a large group from Shepherd's Haven, a local nonprofit serving special needs adults in our community.

They toured the station, got a peek at how our firefighters live and work, learned how calls come in, and checked out the equipment that helps us respond.

A big thank you to our guests for the thoughtful gifts — hand-painted, bright red ceramic magnets. How did they know a firefighter’s favorite color?

15 days ago, Town of Arlington
Large group of special needs adults posing with AFD members in front of Fire Trucks and a stone and brick building labeled as Fire Station No 2
A group of adults gathered in a large, fire station kitchen listening to information from uniformed firefighters
A group of adults gathered in an office area with maps and flags on the wall, listening to uniformed firefighter give a tour
a round, bright red painted ceramic magnet in a plastic bag with a Shepherd's Haven card on the top

🍳 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.

18 days 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!
19 days 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!

19 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
22 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!
23 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

24 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.
25 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!

25 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.
27 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