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!
🏃 Arlington 5K is THIS SATURDAY!
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s annual 5K kicks off at 8 AM this Saturday, (Sept 12), at Arlington Elementary.
Be on the lookout for runners throughout the downtown area that morning — and give them a cheer if you see them!!
Good luck to everyone hitting the course Saturday!
BMA Meeting Recap | September 8, 2026
Here’s a quick look at action taken during last night’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) meeting. All items were approved unanimously.
✅ Appointment of Katherine Poole as Arlington Town Recorder
✅ Acceptance of a TDOT proposal to improve the I-40/Airline Road interchange
✅ Approval to submit an application for two welcome signs as part of the upgraded I-40/Airline interchange
✅ Payment for emergency repairs to Town Hall following water damage
✅ Approval to enter a professional services contract to assist the Town with administration of an EPA grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
✅ Acceptance of a solid waste rate increase consistent with the Town’s contract with Waste Pro of Tennessee
Before the meeting, the Town also held a swearing-in ceremony for our three recently re-elected Aldermen — Oscar Brooks, Harry McKee and Jeremy Biggs — and recognized retiring Planning Commission Chairman Russ Campbell for more than 20 years of service to Arlington.
📌 For more details, including official agendas, minutes and meeting recordings, visit the Town of Arlington website: www.townofarlington.org/
Hey Arlington - September is the last month for your Market at the Crossing . They'll be out there this Saturday (Sept 12 )!
As always, we have some amazing vendors scheduled. The full vendor list is on our website: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market
🗑️ Nope. Your trash isn’t getting picked up today.
Before you call, message, comment, or start wondering if the garbage truck forgot you — Labor Day is also a trash service holiday.
That means NO trash pickup on Monday and the entire week shifts forward one day:
➡️ Monday routes → Tuesday
➡️ Tuesday routes → Wednesday
➡️ Wednesday routes → Thursday
➡️ Thursday routes → Friday
➡️ Friday routes → Saturday
So if your cart is sitting patiently at the curb today...it may be more optimistic than it needs to be.
Please help us spread the word to that neighbor who might have missed the first post. 😉
All Town offices will be CLOSED today (September 7) in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
👉This IS also a Trash Service holiday - meaning collections will run 1 day behind this week (Monday picked up Tuesday, Tuesday picked up Wednesday, etc).
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – GAS LEAK ON AIRLINE ROAD 🚨
Emergency personnel are currently on scene for a gas leak in front of Kroger on Airline Road.
⚠️ Traffic is impacted on Airline Road between Milton Wilson Blvd. and Summers Road. Crews are working to route traffic through the Kroger parking lot and around the affected area.
Please avoid this section of Airline Road if possible and use an alternate route. If you must travel through the area, expect delays and follow directions from emergency personnel.
🏃♀️ The Arlington 5K is almost here! 🏃♂️
The annual Arlington 5K, presented by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, is happening next week on Saturday, September 12!
Lace up your running (or walking!) shoes and consider taking part in this annual community event.
📲 Find more information and registration details through the Arlington Chamber of Commerce or scan the QR code provided.
We hope to see plenty of Arlington faces at the starting line!
🎄 Holiday Market Applications Are OPEN! 🎄
Interested in being part of Arlington’s first Holiday Market? We’re now accepting applications from local makers, artisans, and producers!
📅 Holiday Market: Saturday, November 7 | 9 AM–2 PM | 12090 Forrest Street
Applications will be accepted Sept 1 – Oct 1, or until all available spaces are filled ... so don’t wait!
👉 Application are on the Holiday Market event page: www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/holiday-market
Questions? Give the Parks Department a call.
Help us make our first Holiday Market a festive showcase of local goods and great holiday finds!
* Claw Truck Delay * If you turned in an item to be picked up by the claw truck today, it will be delayed until tomorrow.
The truck only collected at a few houses today before having a mechanical issue, but they plan to resume the route tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience.
🚪 Door-to-Door Solicitor Notice -
Heads up, Arlington! The Town has issued a Door-to-Door Solicitation Permit to a representative from RightFiber by Ritter Communications for August 31 through September 13, 2026.
They may be visiting neighborhoods during this time. Permitted solicitors should carry both a Town-issued permit and company ID, and residents are welcome to ask to see both.
As always, you are not required to open your door or speak with a solicitor if you don’t wish to.
We’re sharing this notice so residents know this company has received the required Town permit during the dates listed.
🚧 AIRLINE ROAD LANE SHIFT STARTING SATURDAY 🚧
Work is now underway on improvements to the Airline Road & Arlington Trail intersection, just south of I-40. The project will add a new traffic signal and make lane improvements around the intersection.
Beginning Saturday morning, northbound Airline Road traffic will shift into the center turn lane through the work area. This temporary traffic pattern is expected to remain in place for up to 6 weeks while crews work along the edge of the roadway.
⚠️ What to expect:
Northbound traffic will shift into the center turn lane.
Southbound traffic will not have a center turn lane through the work area.
Traffic may back up more than usual during busy times, particularly school drop-off and pick-up.
Please slow down, pay attention to the temporary traffic pattern, and allow a little extra time.
The attached map shows the area where the lane shift will be in place.
And a little good road news: TDOT is still telling us that Chester Street is scheduled to reopen by the end of August — which is next Monday! 🤞
We know another traffic change isn't anyone's favorite news, but this work will ultimately bring a much-needed traffic signal and intersection improvements to this area. Thank you for your patience while the work is underway.
🐾 Friendly Reminder: Keep Those Pups Close! 🐾
We know dogs love a little freedom, but roaming the neighborhood on their own isn’t safe, for them or for the neighbors.
Town Ordinances require dogs to be kept under their owner’s control. That means keeping your pup safely in your yard or on a leash when out & about.
Even the friendliest dog can wander into traffic, get lost, approach someone who isn’t comfortable around dogs, or have an unexpected encounter with another pet.
So do what’s best for your four-legged family member (and your neighbors) and don't let dogs roam alone.
🎄 Yes, we know it’s only August... but mark those calendars! 🎄
The holidays will be here before we know it, and we’ve got plenty of festive fun planned in Arlington! ✨
📅 Save the dates now for our 2026 holiday events: from the Holiday Market and Tree Lighting to Christmas on the Square and the Christmas Parade.
More details will come as we get closer, but for now... save the dates and start getting festive!
🚧 Depot Square Crosswalk Repair 🚧
Heads up if you’re traveling through Depot Square! Work to repair the brick crosswalk near the Senior Center is expected to begin tomorrow (weather permitting) and take a few days.
While work is underway, access to the parking lot in front of S.Y. Wilson will be temporarily affected. Please use the Quintard Street entrance to access the parking lot.
📍 Check out the attached map for the work area and alternate parking lot access.
Thanks for your patience while these repairs are completed!
Hey Arlington - the Market is back again this Saturday (August 22 )!
As always, we have some amazing vendors scheduled. The full vendor list is on our website: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market
