🎶The LAST 2026 Music On The Square is this Saturday! Join us at The Crossing Amphitheater in Depot Square for GENERATION X!
Concerts are FREE to attend (weather permitting) and food vendors will be available on-site.
A big thank you to the Arlington Chamber, for coordinating, and to this month’s sponsors, Patton Plumbing Heating & AC and Fayette Cares, for helping make it possible!
We’ll see you at The Crossing, Arlington!
Fall Break adventure awaits TOMORROW! 🔎
Ready to explore Arlington? Join us Friday, October 16, for our Leaves & Landmarks Scavenger Hunt!
📍 Start: Market Pavilion at Forrest Street Park (12090 Forrest Street) from 2–4 PM
Pick up your Hunt List at the pavilion at 2 PM, then head out to discover local parks, historic sites, and community landmarks! Snap photos, answer trivia questions, and see if you can complete the challenge by 4 PM.
🍦 The reward? Everyone who completes the hunt will receive FREE ice cream and a special Arlington Explorer pin!
It's a fun way to get outside, explore our town, and wrap up Fall Break with a little adventure!
So grab the family, your camera, and we'll see you tomorrow! 🍂Find a cool spot along the way? Tag the Town of Arlington in your posts to share your photos--we'd love to see Arlington through your eyes!
💊 Is it time to review your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan?
Medicare drug plan costs and coverage can change each year, so it's important to make sure your plan still meets your needs!
The Arlington Senior Center will welcome TN SHIP counselors for FREE, unbiased Medicare Part D plan comparisons and enrollment assistance.
📅 Tuesday, October 20 | 9 AM–2 PM
Counselors can help you compare available plans based on your medications, preferred pharmacy, and individual needs.
✅ No appointment needed!
✅ Bring your Medicare card and a list of medications and dosages.
✅ Open to everyone with Original Medicare (not Medicare Advantage), including family members helping with these decisions.
Can't make it October 20? Counselors will also be available November 10 and December 1, from 9 AM–2 PM.
TN SHIP counselors do not sell insurance or promote specific plans. They're simply here to help you make an informed decision!
🗳️ Early Voting Starts TOMORROW! The November 3rd election is just around the corner, and early voting begins Wednesday, October 14!
📍 Arlington's Early Voting Location: Arlington Safe Room @ 11842 Otto Lane (beside Arlington Elementary School)
📅 Early Voting runs from: October 14 to October 29
VOTING HOURS:
Monday–Friday: 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday, Oct. 17: 10 AM–4 PM
Saturday, Oct. 24: 8 AM–4 PM
Sundays: CLOSED
Whether you're fitting voting into your lunch break, stopping by after work, or heading out on a Saturday, there are several opportunities to cast your ballot before Election Day! Make a plan and let your voice be heard.
🚧 Roadwork Ahead on Airline Road!
Our Public Works crews will be out this week (October 13–16) doing some asphalt patching and striping along Airline Road, between Douglas Street (near Fire Station 1) and Hayes Road (near Arlington High School).
Work will be weather permitting, so if you're traveling through the area, please slow down, watch for crews, and use extra caution.
Thanks for helping keep our crews safe while they work to keep our roads in good shape!
🎬 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and the family. We're showing Hotel Transylvania tonight at The Crossing!
- Tonight, October 13 | 6 PM
- The Crossing at Depot Square (12118 Forrest Street)
🍿 FREE snacks for the kids! Popcorn, cotton candy, water, and juice will be available while supplies last!
Come enjoy a little Fall Break fun with us!
(This is an outdoor event, so plans are subject to change based on weather....but it should be great!)
All Town offices will be CLOSED today (Monday, October 12).
However, this is NOT a Trash Service holiday - so collections will run on their normal schedule.
Rainy Saturday plans? We've got an idea!
With rain in the forecast tomorrow, why not spend a little time indoors shopping for books, bargains, and fall crafts? And what better place to escape the rain than the Town's Safe Room? ☔
The Library Friends of Arlington (LFA) Fall Book Sale & Crafts is happening TOMORROW!
📅 Saturday, October 10 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Arlington Safe Room | 11842 Otto Lane
Browse great deals on books, DVDs, games, and more, plus enjoy some fun fall crafts! 🎃
Even better, proceeds support our Arlington Library!
So come on out, stay dry, and find a few treasures to enjoy on a rainy weekend!
SAVE THOSE TABS, ARLINGTON!
The Arlington Senior Center needs your help tipping the scales for a great cause!
We're collecting can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of West Tennessee and Northeast Arkansas as part of their Pop Tab Weigh-In Challenge!
🏆 Our goal? Collect as many tabs as possible, support a great cause, and maybe even earn some bragging rights for the highest total weight!
Whether you have 1 tab or 1,000, every little bit helps! Just save those tabs and drop them off at the Arlington Senior Center (6265 Chester St).
📅 Final Date to Drop-Off: Monday, November 30, 2026
So pop those tops, save those tabs, and help us tip the scales for a good cause!
🌧️ Wait... a hurricane? Just as Fall Break is getting started?!
With Hurricane Isaias approaching the Gulf Coast, our area could see heavy rain and gusty winds on Saturday, with wind gusts potentially reaching 30–40 mph.
Before the weather rolls in, here are a few things Arlington residents can do today:
- Bring in or secure outdoor items: patio furniture, trash cans, decorations, and other loose items that might end up in your neighbor's yard.
- Clear leaves and debris from gutters, downspouts, and nearby storm drains if you can do so safely. Avoid placing yard debris near street drains.
- Stay weather aware! We're not the weather experts, so be sure to follow the National Weather Service and your trusted local weather sources for the latest forecasts and updates.
Here's hoping Mother Nature gets the memo that it's supposed to be a break!
Soft Surface? Hard Pass.
Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat.
#FirePreventionWeek #ChargingSuperpower #ChargingSafety
For Tools and Rides, Charge Outside.
Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging.
These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.
#FirePreventionWeek #ChargingSuperpower #EBikeSafety
Making Fall Break plans? We’ve got a couple of FREE activities coming up next week in Arlington!
🎬 Movie Night at The Crossing
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 6 PM | The Crossing Amphitheater
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, find a spot, and enjoy an outdoor showing of Hotel Transylvania with the family!
And we’ve got FREE snacks for the kids! Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Water, & Juice will be available while supplies last.
🍁 Leaves & Landmarks Scavenger Hunt
Friday, Oct. 16 | 2–4 PM | The Market at Forrest Street Park
Follow the clues, explore, and see how well you know Arlington!
Both events are FREE! Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Outdoor event schedules may be subject to change based on weather. Come spend a little of your Fall Break with us!
BMA Meeting Recap | October 5, 2026
Here’s a quick look at actions taken during last night’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) meeting. You'll see there were a lot of items up for consideration, and all items were approved unanimously.
✅ Approval of a Development Agreement for a Land Disturbance permit for Hawthorne Partners II
✅ Approval of a 1-year extention of the Donelson Farms PD that was originally approved in December 2024
✅ Approval of an amendment to the Thresholds for Capitalization policy used for accounting processes in the Town
✅ Approval of an amendment to the Town's Debt Management Policy to match State Funding language
✅ Approval of the creation of an Assisgned Fund to separate the funds for the approved expansion of the Arlington Tennis -Pickleball Center
✅ Approval of the 1st Reading of an Ordinance to replace First Citizens Bank with Park Bank as an official Town depository.
✅ Approval of the issuance of a Capital Outlay Note not to exceed $1,146,195 for a new Fire Engine that has been in production for several years and expected to be completed shortly.
✅ Approval of an Initial Resolution to authorize the Town to incur indebtedness not to exceed $21,000,000 for improvements to the Wastewater Plant. A Rate Study shows no sewer rate increase to residents will be required.
✅ Approval of authorization of a specific loan from the TN Municipal Bond Fund and associated documents, with a principal amount not to exceed $21,000,000.
✅ Approval of a contract with J. Cumby Construction Inc, who won a recent bid process for construction of improvements to the Arlington Wastewater Treatment Plant.
📌 For more details, including official agendas, minutes and meeting recordings, visit Town Hall or the Town of Arlington website: www.townofarlington.org/
Cheap Charger? Don’t Chance It.
Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
#FirePreventionWeek #ChargingSuperpower #LithiumIonSafety
📞 Another week, another phone issue... and yes, we’re frustrated too!
We’re currently experiencing phone problems affecting our Parks & Recreation and Public Works departments. They are unable to receive incoming calls at this time.
Town Hall phones are currently working, so if you need assistance or are trying to reach Parks or Public Works, please call Town Hall and we’ll do our best to help get you or take a message.
We apologize for the inconvenience as we work through these ongoing phone issues. We promise, we’d like our phones to work just as much as you would!
⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – Walker Street
A portion of Walker Street near Greenlee is currently closed after a tractor trailer became tangled in overhead utility lines, bringing down lines and damaging a utility pole near the roadway.
As a result, the Arlington Public Library will close early today at 4 PM instead of its normal 6 PM closing time.
Please avoid the area while crews work to clear the scene and make repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!
🍖 If you smell BBQ in the air this weekend… now you know why!
The Arlington BBQ Burnout is back at Douglas Road Park this Friday and Saturday (Oct 2-3), celebrating its 30th year in Arlington!
While the BBQ Burnout is not a Town-sponsored event, it’s a long-running community event that brings plenty of activity—and some pretty hard-to-miss smells—to the park. 😋
Residents are welcome to stop by and join the fun. Admission is free!
So, if you’re driving by Douglas Road Park this weekend and wondering what’s going on. Or you're suddenly craving BBQ, there’s your answer!
Check out their flyer for more details.
STREET SWEEPING STARTS MONDAY! Crews will hit the streets Monday, Oct. 5 (weather permitting) for our next Town-wide Street Sweep.
✅ 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!
Arlington Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4-10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.
Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in.
For more info: fpw.org.
#firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety
