🎃 Halloween in Arlington - Here’s the Scoop! 🎃 We’re so excited… Halloween falls on a Friday this year! 👻 But in case there are questions (because there always are), here’s your quick rundown:
- Halloween is October 31.
- It’s not a Town holiday — we’ll still be hard at work that day and trash will still run!
- Trick-or-treating? Totally up to you, but we recommend doing it on, well… Halloween.
- If it rains? It’s still October 31. (Umbrellas pair great with costumes, promise.)
- Not into door-to-door? Check out one of the many Trunk or Treat events happening around Town — including the Town’s own event on Thursday, October 30 at Forrest Street Park (www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/trunk-or-treat)!
Happy haunting, Arlington!
Enjoy inflatable games, a caramel apple bar, and crafts—fun for all ages, no registration needed. Don’t forget your costume … and stick around for the movie at 2 PM!
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!
More info: www.townofarlington.org/page/music-on-the-square
🏅Go Team Arlington! 🏅 Please help us cheer on the 34 amazing members of the Arlington Senior Center Olympics Team (ages 50–87!) who just competed in the Memphis District TN Senior Olympics from Sept. 19–Oct. 13!
They showed up with heart and hustle—competing in Track & Field, Swimming, Bowling, Cycling, Running, Pickleball, and more—and brought home an incredible 74 medals: 41 Gold, 20 Silver, and 13 Bronze! 🥇🥈🥉
Whether they won a medal or not, every participant represented Arlington with pride and perseverance. Those who medaled are now eligible to compete at the Tennessee State Games in June 2026.
A huge thank you to Memphis Parks for hosting, Arlington Schools for helping our athletes train, and Carol Stricklin for her unwavering support of the Senior Olympic Games.
👏 We’re so proud of our Senior Center athletes — you make Arlington shine!!
This is NOT a Trash Service holiday, so trash and recycle collections will be on normal schedule.
Too soon? Maybe. Helpful? Definitely.
We know it’s barely Halloween (and Thanksgiving definitely hasn’t had its moment), but for all you early planners and calendar color-coders — here’s a sneak peek at this year’s holiday events in Arlington!
Go ahead and mark those dates now — we’ll share more details here and online as each event gets closer.
(www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/special-events)
🔥 Heads up, Arlington! 🔥 If you see trailers, tents, and smell mouthwatering BBQ at Douglas Street Park this weekend, that’s the Arlington BBQ Burnout rolling into town!
This is a longstanding Arlington event and MBN-sanctioned barbecue contest. While there's no public sampling (we know, boo!), they will have food trucks on-site with options to purchase. Check their website for event details: www.arlingtonbbq.com
So if you’re near the park, expect some extra activity, the aroma of world-class BBQ, and lots of visitors enjoying Arlington!
🚛 STREET SWEEPING STARTS MONDAY! Crews hit the streets October 6 (weather permitting) for our 4th quarter Town Street Sweep.
✅ What's getting cleaned?
• All public curbed streets (daytime)
• Major intersections + Town lots (overnight)
This takes about 5–7 days to cover the whole Town. Crews usually begin on the west side of town and move east, but exact day-by-day schedules vary with weather and progress.
🚫 REMINDER: Please avoid parking on the street until your area has been swept. Once cleaned, you’re in the clear!
Let’s keep storm drains clear, roads tidy, and Arlington beautiful - together!
CLAW TRUCK DELAY - The claw truck is down and unable to perform collections today (9/29). As a result, the claw truck will collect both Monday & Tuesday routes on Tuesday. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Contact Public Works if you have any questions - 901/867-4980.
✨ The Crossing Market is wrapping up this Saturday, Sept. 27!
It’s the last Market of 2025, so if you’ve been eyeing something from your favorite vendor… now's the time⏰
Make your plans and come shop local while you still can! A vendor list of who's expected is online: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market
Help Arlington Tip the Scales! 🏆 The Arlington Senior Center is collecting aluminum can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Pop Tab Drive now through DECEMBER. 1. Money raised through this program helps their mission of keeping children near the care they need, with the family they love.
So please bring your (hopefully clean) can tabs down to the Center in a bag (6265 Chester St). We’ll deliver them to the Ronald McDonald House, and add to our community's numbers for their Pop Tab Weigh-In Challenge. Let’s see how the Arlington community stacks up!! Collect Big - Help Big!
Still searching for that perfect gift? Why not surprise someone with… a dump truck? Or maybe a gently used Ford pickup?
Arlington is auctioning off surplus equipment, and there’s just ONE WEEK LEFT to get your bid in! We’ve got:
- 3 Ford pickup trucks
- 1 dump truck
- A utility trailer
- Tractor attachments
BID INFO:
- Deadline: September 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
- Submit at Public Works (11491 Memphis Arlington Rd, M–F, 8 AM–3 PM)
- Details + bid form 👉 www.townofarlington.org/page/bids-and-rfqs
- All bids will be opened and read publicly at the deadline. Payment by cash/check only.
✨ Because nothing says “I thought of you” quite like a utility trailer.
📢 Music on the Square =TONIGHT! Come down and enjoy music from Mudflap King 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!
🚧 Paving Work Update 🚧 Work on pressure paving in several neighborhoods began earlier this week. Crews will be back next week to finish work in Carters Cove (Mon), Summer Meadows (Mon–Tues), and a few touch-ups.
Because this treatment needs to stay dry while it cures, rain or unexpected moisture can cause delays. The good news is that it dries relatively quickly once applied, and when complete, it adds years of life to our roads.
Thanks for your patience as we wrap up these improvements.
Thinking about hosting a gathering in one of our parks? 🌳 We love our community enjoying these spaces! If you plan more than about 20 people—like a family reunion, church picnic, or community celebration—give the Parks Department a quick call in advance. Some gatherings may need a Special Event permit, which simply helps us make sure restrooms are open, supplies are ready, and your celebration doesn’t overlap with another event.
📞 Parks Department: 901-867-9555 (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–3:30 PM)
A little planning together helps keep Arlington’s parks fun and welcoming for everyone!
📢Music on the Square is this SATURDAY! 📢 Music from Mud Flap Kings 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 event sponsors (Leaders Credit Union & NE SC Kiwanis)!
Town of Arlington Surplus Equipment Sale – Trucks Available!
The Town of Arlington is accepting sealed bids on surplus equipment, including 3 Ford pickup trucks, a dump truck, utility trailer, and tractor attachments.
📍 Item details and bid forms can be picked up at Public Works (11491 Memphis Arlington Rd) between 8 AM – 3 PM, Monday–Friday, or found online at www.townofarlington.org/page/bids-and-rfqs
📝 Bid Details
- Deadline: September 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
- Location: Public Works, Arlington, TN 38002
- Bids will be opened and read publicly at that time
- Successful bidders must pick up equipment within 30 days of award
- Payment accepted by cash or check only
✨ The Crossing Market is popping up again this Saturday, Sept. 13!
It’s the last month of markets, so if you’ve been eyeing something from your favorite vendor… time is ticking ⏰
Make your plans and come shop local while you still can! A vendor list of who's expected is online: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market
📍Veterans Lunch Invitation📍 Arlington is proud to honor our local veterans and active-duty service members!
- WHO'S INVITED: All Arlington veterans, active-duty members, and their spouses
- DATE: Tuesday, October 1
- TIME: Doors open 11:15 a.m. | Lunch at 11:30 a.m.
- LOCATION: Orion Hill, 12055 Donelson Rd.
Enjoy a complimentary lunch, fellowship, and a chance for our community to say thank you for your service.
✅ RSVP by Thursday, Sept. 25 to the Arlington Senior Center at 901-867-7698 to reserve your seat.
We can’t wait to celebrate YOU!
