🎄 The Arlington Christmas Parade is almost here!🎄 Join us this Saturday, December 13th for one of our favorite holiday traditions.
This year’s theme, “The Spirit of Christmas, The Heart of Arlington” invites everyone to celebrate what the season means to you. Whether it’s nativity scenes, Santa’s magic, snowy fun, or hometown pride, we can’t wait to see your holiday spirit on display!
📍 Parade Route: The parade will begin on Airline Road in front of Arlington High School and travel north to the traffic signal at Douglass/Memphis-Arlington Road. Please note that roads along the route will close before the parade begins and will remain closed until it’s over (signs will be up in advance to remind us all).
☔ Rain or Shine: The parade will go on in all weather except hazardous conditions.
We hope to see you along the route to celebrate the season together!
More information: www.townofarlington.org/page/christmas-parade or contact the Parks Department.
🍂 Leaf-raking season is here! As you tidy up your yards, remember not to push or blow leaves into the street or storm drains. When leaves wash into our drainage system, they can clog inlets and ditches which leads to backups and flooding.
Thanks for helping keep Arlington looking great... and flowing smoothly!
🎄Christmas on the Square is tonight! 🎄 Join us from 5–8 PM in Depot Square for one of Arlington’s favorite holiday traditions!
This is a free, family-friendly event and is packed with holiday magic — from carriage rides and a live nativity to themed activity for the kids.
Plus, shop the Christmas Market with over 40 vendors for locally crafted gifts and enjoy food trucks with plenty of treats to keep you warm and merry. So bring the whole family and make it a night to remember in Arlington’s Depot Square!
More information: www.townofarlington.org/page/christmas-on-the-square
It’s that time of year again! And no, we’re not talking about Christmas—we’re talking property taxes.
Shelby County property taxes are due the first Monday in October each year, and you can pay them without any additional fees through the last day of February.
The Shelby County Trustee offers several ways to pay, either online or in person. During Tax Season (December 1 – February 27), a County Trustee Tax Clerk will be available each Wednesday at the Arlington Safe Room (11842 Otto Ln) to collect payments.
Hours: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00–4:00 PM
Accepted forms of payment: Check, Money Order, Cashier’s Check, Debit/Credit Card
Please note: No cash accepted
If you have questions, check the Trustee's website for more details: www.shelbycountytrustee.com
Update on the Chester Street Leak - Remember that second leak we mentioned yesterday on Chester? Now that the Airline repair is complete, MLGW crews have moved to that side of town.
Water has been temporarily shut off for about 30 customers on Chester between Pinckley and Donelson while crews make repairs. MLGW has estimated the outage will last “a few hours.”
We’ll share updates as we receive them. Thanks for your patience!
This is a simple event with Santa on the theater stage to meet with the kids for pictures and to hear their Christmas wishes.
Dec 4, 2025. 4pm-7pm
The Crossing Amphitheater
12118 Forrest Street, Arlington
Update on the Airline Water Main Leak - As we shared yesterday, the water main has been repaired. A big thank-you to the MLGW crews who worked through the cold, rainy weather to get service restored.
Now, the focus is on road repairs. The work left quite a mess, including a sizeable hole in Airline Road.
Traffic will continue to be shifted while crews repair roughly 40 feet of the northbound lanes. Please drive with extra caution to help keep the work zone safe for everyone.
Water Main Break Update (11:45am) - For anyone who saw the “river” forming in front of Town Hall this morning - we have bad news for those hoping tonight's cold temps might turn Airline into an impromptu skating rink.
MLGW has the water turned off and crews are actively working on repairs. We don’t have an estimated completion time yet, but will keep you posted as soon as we know more.
Thanks for your patience as they get everything buttoned up!
MLGW has been contacted and is on the way to assess and address the issue. Residents in the area may notice impacts to their water pressure in the meantime.
Thanks for hanging in there with us while we manage this unexpected “double feature” of water leaks today!
🚧 Water Main Break 🚧 A water main has burst on Airline Road in front of Town Hall and travel lanes are being shifted around the water. MLGW has been notified. Please drive with caution in the area.
Nearby residents and businesses may experience low water pressure or discolored water during and shortly after the repair work.
We’ll share updates as more information becomes available — thank you for your patience while crews complete the work.
Thank you to all who have participated! Let's finish strong Arlington!
💊 Last Chance - Medicare Part D Help 💊 Stop by the Arlington Safe Room on Friday, December 5 anytime between 9:30 AM and 2 PM for FREE help reviewing your Medicare Part D (prescription drug) plan — NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!
📋 What to Know:
- Open to everyone — not just members!
- SHIP Counselors are here to offer unbiased guidance to help you find the plan that fits your needs and budget.
- Plans and pricing change every year, so it’s important to review your coverage annually to make sure you’re getting the best deal.
- Bring your Medicare card, a list of your medications, and your preferred pharmacy.
🎄Christmas on the Square is almost here! 🎄 Join us Friday, December 5 from 5–8 PM in Depot Square for one of Arlington’s favorite holiday traditions!
This free, family-friendly event is packed with holiday magic — from carriage rides and a live nativity to themed activity tents like:
🎁 Santa’s Workshop
🍬 Candy & Sweet Shops
✉️ Letters to Santa
🎨 Ornament & Christmas Card Shops
Plus, shop the Christmas Market for locally crafted gifts and enjoy food trucks with plenty of treats to keep you warm and merry.
So bring the whole family and make it a night to remember in Arlington’s Depot Square!
📌TRASH SERVICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - don't forget that trash and recycle will NOT be collected today (Thanksgiving day), and service will instead be pushed forward 1 day.
- Thursday trash will be collected on Friday
- Friday trash will be collected on Saturday
We’re grateful for the wonderful residents, businesses, and community partners who make Arlington such a special place to call home. May your holiday be filled with warmth, laughter, and gratitude.
📌TRASH SERVICE HOLIDAY - trash and recycle will also NOT be collected on Thanksgiving day (Thurs). Instead, Thurs/Fri. service will be shifted forward one (1) day.
🎄✨ Tonight’s the night! ✨🎄 Join us in Depot Square from 5–7 p.m. for Arlington’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Enjoy music, warm treats, and a visit from Santa before the tree lights up at 6:15 p.m.
It’s a perfect evening to kick off the season with friends and neighbors — see you there!
You can reserve your trees online now and plan to pick them up March 20–21 to plant that weekend.
A few fun facts about this year’s statewide native tree-planting event:
🌱 It’s the 12th Annual Tennessee Tree Day
🌿 Choose from 11 native species
🌎 More than 20,000 participants are expected to plant 100,000 trees across the state
🌳 Since 2007, over 1.1 million trees have been planted statewide!
Visit tectn.org/tennesseetreeday to see this year’s species and reserve yours today — supplies are limited!
🍂 Got leaves? We’ve got you covered! Waste Pro will collect up to 5 bags of leaves on your regular trash day — just place them next to your trash cans.
No need to call ahead unless your bags are extra heavy (over 35 lbs) or you have more than 5 bags.
Or skip the bags altogether — mulching leaves into your yard is easier and, according to lawn care pros, one of the best things you can do for your grass! 🍁
