UPDATE: The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has identified one of the vehicles that vandalized at least two separate Town parks last weekend. Those responsible will be made to pay restitution for the time and materials needed to repair the damage.
Motorized vehicles are not permitted on Town parks and fields without prior consent.
Arlington is blessed with multiple parks and play fields that transform into winter wonderlands during snow. We love to see residents enjoying them.
However, over the past weekend several people with ATVs, UTVs and even trucks decided to join in the fun. These outings may be exciting, but beyond risking personal injury, it is vandalism. It causes real damage to our parks which is costly and takes time to repair. This impacts their future use by other residents. Please remember to keep these snowy stunts on your private property in the future.
And if you see something, please say something. Misconduct and vandalism in our parks should be reported to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at their non-emergency line (901) 379-7625
Help us keep our parks safe, beautiful and play ready for everyone.
UPDATE: As of 10:00 this morning, Arlington has received around 6 inches of snow, with additional expected over the next few hours.
Public Works crews have been working diligently throughout the night and morning to treat and clear roads. Roads are turning to slush in some areas and plows are making some headway, but conditions remain hazardous. We urge everyone to stay home if possible and avoid unnecessary travel.
Lows tonight will turn wet roads icy. Staff will be salting again to try to lessen impacts.
Your safety is our priority, so please stay safe and take all necessary precautions during the winter storm.
No doubt you've seen forecasts for snow heading our way Thursday night (1/09) into Friday (1/10). Rest assured, Arlington staff have been busy preparing for the winter weather.
To help ensure the safety of residents and maintain accessibility, Public Works has all our heavy equipment fueled, checked, and ready to go as needed. They have also checked and loaded the Town salt trucks to ensure they are ready for deployment.
STRATEGY - Staff is prepared to come in at midnight tonight to begin salting trouble spots, intersections, hills, bridges, etc, according to Terry Perkins, Public Works Director. Our two plows, which are smaller than the large State vehicles, have limited capacity but will begin to plow primary Town routes as soon as we start to get any accumulation on roads or bridges. They anticipate a continual plowing of Town streets during the event.
TOWN FACILITIES - The Parks Department will assist in clearing Town facilities and walkways so essential services remain accessible. However, Town Hall, the Library & Senior Center will be closed Friday and Saturday.
TRASH SERVICE - Trash will not run on Friday. Service will resume on Monday with Monday's normal route. Waste Pro plans to catch up on any missed locations from earlier this week by the end of today.
TOWN PARKS - Get out and safely enjoy the weather, but please keep all motorized vehicles off park properties and athletic fields to avoid damaging the turf and irrigations lines underneath. Also, be aware that public restrooms will be closed starting this afternoon through the weekend.
AFTER-HOURS emergency numbers for the Town will be monitored for urgent needs:
- Public Works/Parks after-hours: 901- 568-4259
- Wastewater after-hours: 901-229-1965
- Senior Center: 901-501-1241
- For utility issues, call MLGW's 24-hour utility emergency line: 901-528-4465
Please stay safe and continue to follow any updates on our Facebook page and on the website at www.townofarlington.org/live-feed
TRASH DELAY - If you have Monday trash service, we understand you may have been missed yesterday. A Waste Pro truck went down and they are working to repair it. Please leave cans at the street, as they will collect them as soon as possible.
Our area is facing two rounds of freezing weather in the next week. On Sunday, January 5th, rain and gusty winds may be followed by a flash freeze overnight, as temps fall from the 50s down to the 20s. Then mid to late next week, bitter cold temperatures are possible.
Take steps now to ensure you're prepared when cold weather hits. Some tips & contact numbers are attached to help you protect your water pipes and respond in case of a burst pipe.
In addition, MLGW has also sent a News Release to ensure customers they are taking steps to prepare - https://www.mlgw.com/news/news_1225prep.
Are you ready to de-stress and get mindful as we roll into 2025? Check out what the Library is offering this Saturday...
😊All Ages are invited to make Vision Boards at the Library at 11am as a part of the Art of Zen: Mindful Art series
😊Teens & Young Adults (13+) are invited to Chill Out for a Teen Anti-Stress day at the Safe Room at 10:30am. There will be bingo, arts & crafts, mindfulness.
To learn about other great programs at your Sam T. Wilson Public Library, check out their Programs page: https://www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/programs
TRASH DELAY - The Wednesday Route truck that serves an area of downtown, Carters Cove, the Village of Arlington, and Dr Logan is down. Waste Pro will work to collect homes along this route by Saturday. The attached map shows the exact streets.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Please leave cans at the street until they are collected.
Happy New Year Arlington! ☝️ Town facilities will be closed & trash collection will not run Wednesday, January 1st in observance of New Years Day.
Town facilities will reopen on Thursday (2nd) and trash service will be pushed forward 1 day for the end of the week (Thurs-Sat).
SCHEDULE CHANGE - Town Hall will close at 2pm today to observe the holiday. Public Works and Parks will close at 1pm. All offices will return to their normal schedule on Thursday, Jan 2nd.
Looking for activities as you head into the new year? Check out the Library's Winter Reading Challenge taking place now through March 17. All ages are invited to participate. Simply sign up and complete challenges. By completing 5, 10, or 15 challenges - you become eligible for prizes!
REMINDER - ☝️Trash service will not run on Wednesday Dec 25 or Jan 1 , as they are both scheduled trash service holidays. Service for these week be just will pushed forward 1 day (Thurs-Sat) instead.
(HINT- if you use the Town app, trash service holidays are included in the Calendar in case you ever have questions 😉)
Upcoming SCHEDULE CHANGES to know about:
TRASH - There will be NO trash collection on December 25th & January 1st . Service will be pushed forward one day as a result, with the Wed. - Fri. routes picked up on Thurs - Sat instead.
TOWN FACILITIES - Town facilities will be closed from noon Dec 23rd to Dec 25th, and on January 1st. This also includes the Library and Senior Center.
The Arlington Fire Department participated in some mischief at Donelson Elementary School Monday with the school's Principal Elf. While things started with the fire truck in the morning, we hear the Elf got into a lot more shenanigans during the day - surely to the delight of the kids.
The Parade is still on today starting at 11am. Rain is likely, which is not ideal, but no severe weather is predicted. So grab your rain coats and ponchos, then come out to support all those who put so much hard work into their floats and displays!
Looking for a winter project for all ages? Then consider the Library's Bookmark Contest. It's open now. Entries must be submitted by January 6, 2025. A winner for each age category will be selected and the winning bookmarks will be added to the Library's collection for all patrons to use.
So start getting creative & get those entries in to the Sam T. Wilson Public Library. Contest rules and the entry form are available on the Town website: https://www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/programs
Get Ready!! Arlington's Winter Wonderland Parade will be rolling down Airline Road next Saturday starting at 11:00am! The parade route runs north from Arlington High School to the traffic signal at Memphis-Arlington Road.
The weather man says to expect warmer temps with a possibility of rain. Generally speaking, the Parade will go on RAIN OR SHINE , so bring your Umbrellas! However - Town staff will continue to monitor the forecast for any threat of more hazardous conditions.
Tonight's the night! 🎀 Head down to Christmas on the Square from 5-8pm tonight.
❄️Temps are low, but the kids are going to want to visit all the holiday stations, so be sure to bundle up before coming out.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - The Town of Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) will hold a Public Hearing and Second & Final reading on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Town Hall (5854 Airline Road, Arlington, TN) at 6:30 PM for the following: Ordinance 2024-14 to amend the Town of Arlington, TN Budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025.
Santa is at The Crossing and meeting with the kids! He'll be there until 7pm, so make sure you bundle up and stop by to see him.
