Sprucing up the yard? We love to see it!
As you clean up and freshen things up outside, here are a few quick reminders to keep things running smoothly:
🍃 Yard Waste Pickup: Waste Pro will collect up to 5 bags of yard waste on your regular garbage day (perfect for those grass clippings).
🚫 Keep It Out of Creeks & Ditches: Please don’t dump clippings or debris in drainage areas—it can cause flooding and blockages.
📞 Large Item Pickup: Have limbs or bigger debris? Call Public Works ahead of time at 901-867-4980 to schedule pickup.
A little effort goes a long way in keeping our town clean and our drainage systems working properly. Thanks for doing your part!
🚨 HAVE YOU SEEN US? 🚨 Red, Miles, and Skippy have gone missing in Town… and things just aren’t the same without them.
We’ve seen an unusually high number of street signs go missing lately, including stop signs, speed limit signs, and others that help keep everyone safe.
When signs go missing, safety goes with them. And replacing them isn't cheap.
If you notice or find a missing or damaged street sign, please report it so we can get our crew back where they belong.
📞 Call: Public Works 867-4980
Let’s help Red, Miles, Skippy - and the rest of the crew - get back to work.
RECYCLE INTERRUPTION - A Recycle truck went down before finishing today's route. As a result, Shetland Trails and Hidden Meadows were not fully collected.
Waste Pro plans to finish the route tomorrow (Friday), so please leave your bin at the curb so it can be collected.
Emergencies don’t come with a warning. Being prepared makes all the difference.
Join preparedness expert Linda Sloane for a practical, easy-to-follow Disaster Preparedness Class:
- Tuesday, April 21
- 12:30 PM
- Senior Center
Learn simple steps to build a plan, gather essential supplies, and stay informed during severe weather or unexpected events.
📞 Please SIGN UP in advance by calling or stopping by the Center—space is limited!
STREET SWEEPING STARTS MONDAY! Crews hit the streets April 13 (weather permitting) for our 2nd Town-wide Street Sweep for 2026.
✅ What's getting cleaned? All public curbed streets (daytime) and major intersections + Town lots (overnight)
This takes about 5–7 days to cover the whole Town. Crews begin on the west side of town and move east, but exact day-by-day schedules will 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!
💡 Longer evenings mean more time outside… and it’s a great time to spot streetlights that may be out!
If you notice a streetlight out in your neighborhood, here are 3 easy ways to report it:
1. Online: Report directly to MLGW at mlgw.com/commercial/streetlightoutage
2. By Phone (MLGW): (901) 320-1497
3. Call Public Works: (901) 867-4980 and we’ll help report it for you
Keeping our streets well-lit helps everyone stay safe. If you see one out, please take a moment to report it!
🌸Mark your Calendar - Arlington in April is Almost Here! 🌸
Join us on Saturday, April 25 (10 AM – 3 PM) in Depot Square for one of Arlington’s favorite annual events! (rain date: Sunday, April 26)
Come Spend the Day and Enjoy:
- Arts & crafts
- Food vendors
- Live music + DJ
- Children’s Market
- Open historic sites
🚧 Chester Street through Depot Square (including the railroad crossing) will be closed during the event.
👉 For full details and a map: https://www.townofarlington.org/page/arlington-in-april
We’ll see you there!
CLAW TRUCK DELAY - The claw truck is down and unable to finish collections today (4/06).
They intend to be out to collect both Monday & Tuesday routes tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Contact Public Works if you have any questions - 901/867-4980
👉This is NOT a Trash Service holiday - collections will run on normal schedule.
🚧 Trail Refresh Underway 🚧 Our very own Hughes-College Hills Park walking trail will be getting a refresh on Tuesday and Wednesday April 7- 8.
During this time, the walking trails will be closed. The playground area will remain open to the public.
Please help us keep everyone safe by staying off the trails while work is in progress.
🌿 Now Accepting Applications - Arlington Crossing Market 🌿
Are you a producer vendor (homemade, handmade, or homegrown goods) or have a food truck and are looking to join our Community Market?
📅 We start accepting applications today: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (no foolin')
Find details, applications, and vendor rules on the event website: www.townofarlington.org/page/the-market
Have questions? reach out to the Parks Department at 901-867-9555 or parks@townofarlington.org.
REMINDER - Town offices will be closed this Friday for the Good Friday holiday.
👉This is not a Trash Service holiday - collections will run on normal schedule.
Ready to learn something new (and a little addictive)? Join us at the Senior Center for a 3-Part Beginner Mahjong Class with Ashley!
Classes will be held on 3 Wednesday afternoons in April at the Senior Center. You’ll learn the tiles, how to read the card, game strategies, and everything you need to start playing American Mahjong.
Seats are limited, so be sure to reach out to them and sign up soon!
UPDATE - April 1 Meeting CANCELLED for lack of quorum. Will be rescheduled.
PUBLIC NOTICE - The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting on April 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Arlington Town Hall (5854 Airline Rd) to consider the following items:
- a Conditional Use Permit for the TN 1002 US HWY 70 Cell Tower, which is located at 11998 US HWY 70, and
- and a Variance request to exceed the maximum height of a privacy fence at 5848 Linden Oak Dr E.
🔥 Stay Safe, Arlington! Fire Safety Class 🔥 Seniors (50+), want to feel more confident about fire safety at home? Our Arlington Fire Department is here to help!
- Thursday, April 2 at 12:30 PM at the Arlington Senior Center -
Come spend some time with our firefighters as they share easy, practical tips, answer your questions, and help you stay safe at home.
📞 Spots are limited so grab yours early! Call, text, or stop by the center: 901-501-1241
We’d love to see you there!
Residents in Snyder Grove, Manor at Hall Creek, Summer Meadows, and nearby areas may notice a temporary drop or loss of water pressure today.
MLGW is shutting down a 20” water main along Summers Road for work related to the Hawthorne development. This may take several days.
Pressure should return, but it may take some time to fully build back up due to system looping.
The Arlington team is growing...and we’d love for you to grow with us.
We’re hiring for several full- and part-time positions across multiple departments, with opportunities to serve right here in your community.
Town employees enjoy great benefits, including:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- State pension plan
- Paid leave
Come grow with Arlington. Apply today:
👉 www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/human-resources
UPDATE (9am, Tues) - ALL TREES ARE GONE! Good job Arlington!
🌳 Free Tree Saplings Available 🌳
We had a great turnout for Tree Day this weekend. And we have a few saplings left to share!
If you’d like to add some greenery to your yard, stop by Public Works:
• Today until 3:30 PM
• Tomorrow until noon
Several species are available — all free, first come, first served.
🌷 Get ready, Arlington — the eggs are coming!
An Easter Egg Hunt is happening next Saturday, March 28 at 10AM at Douglas Park. With 10,000 eggs, prizes, and fun for all ages, you won’t want to miss it.
The Town is proud to help support this community event—check out the flyer and keep an eye online for more details!
PUBLIC NOTICE - Pursuant to Title 8: Alcoholic Beverages, Chapter 1 of the Arlington Municipal Code the following notice is given:
The Town of Arlington has one (1) open Certificate of Compliance available to prospective applicants for the operation of a retail package store within the Town. Prospective applicants may obtain an application from the Town Recorder at 5854 Airline Road, in Arlington, TN or for download from the Town’s website.
The Town will accept applications during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM), for a period of twenty (20) days beginning March 26 and ending April 15, 2026.
Town offices are closed on April 3rd. No applications will be accepted outside of these posted days and times. It shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant to properly and fully complete the application and submit it in a timely fashion.
A copy of the Municipal Code and Applications can be found on the Town of Arlington website or in person at Town Hall. www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/alcohol-sales
