📌 Town Closures – Wednesday, January 28
It’s not Groundhog Day yet, but it’s starting to feel like it. ❄️ Due to ongoing hazardous road conditions:
• All Town Offices will remain closed, including in-person programs at the Library and Senior Center.
• Trash & recycling service will not run on Wednesday due to unsafe roads and dump closures.
• The County Tax Clerk will not be at the Safe Room to collect property taxes as scheduled.
Our Public Works crews are still out there doing the real-life hero work, tackling local roads while TDOT crews focus on primary routes and ramps. We are incredibly thankful for their long hours and steady efforts in tough conditions. Crews must start with main routes first and have been pushing through packed snow and ice to make travel safer wherever possible..
❄️ Friendly reminder: Colder temperatures tonight mean black ice may return in the morning—sneaky, invisible, and best avoided.
Please continue to use caution, avoid unnecessary travel if you can, and thank you for your patience (and good humor). Stay safe, everyone.
📌 Town Offices Closed Today – Tuesday, January 27
For clarification, all Town Offices are closed today, including in-person programs and events at the Library and Senior Center.
Due to unsafe road conditions, trash and recycling service will also not run today.
Roads remain slick and dangerous. Our Public Works crews have been out throughout the storm and continue working on local roads, while TDOT is addressing primary routes and ramps. With a little sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures today, we’re hopeful salt and plows will begin to make some headway. However, with colder temperatures expected again tonight, please be aware that black ice could make travel hazardous again in the morning.
Please continue to use caution and avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Stay safe, everyone. ❄️
Trash Service Update - For everyone’s safety, Waste Pro will not run trash trucks on snow-covered or icy streets. As a result, no trash service is expected today or tomorrow (Monday or Tuesday).
Service will resume once roads are safe. If your pickup day is missed this week, it will be collected on your next scheduled service day.
Understanding the impact on residents, Waste Pro has said they will accept extra bags placed beside your can next week for those who were missed due to the weather.
Thank you for your patience, and please stay safe and warm!
Town Offices are closed today, Monday, January 26. This includes in person events at the Library and Senior Center.
While the Winter Storm Warning has expired, extreme cold remains in our area and roads are still dangerous. Public Works crews are continuing to address local roads, and TDOT is working on primary routes and ramps.
📞 If you become stranded on a state road, call *847 to reach TDOT for assistance.
Please continue to use caution, and stay safe and warm, Arlington!
All officials agree that roads are slick and icy, and unnecessary travel should be avoided. Packed snow is making it difficult for most vehicles to gain traction.
Town staff are continuing to monitor conditions and will have more success with plows once precipitation stops. With temperatures this low, salt is less effective, but crews will keep doing what they can.
Town Hall will be CLOSED tomorrow, as little improvement is expected with temperatures remaining below freezing.
BOTTOM LINE: please stay home and avoid unnecessary driving, unless you’re hoping to meet a local officer or a friendly Jeep club member while explaining why you’re stuck out in the cold.
Stay warm and stay safe, Arlington! ❄️
The winter storm is almost here. Our area will see snow, ice, and several days of below-freezing temperatures. The Town encourages residents to take final steps now to be sure you’re prepared.
Attached are important contact numbers in case of a burst pipe or other emergency.
Schedule changes to the Library and Senior Center calendars to help keep everyone safe during potentially hazardous conditions are also provided.
We’ll continue to share updates if any additional closures or changes are needed.
❄️ Winter Weather Update – Ready or Not… Here It Comes! ❄️ Winter is officially knocking on Arlington’s door starting tomorrow. While we don’t know exactly how much snow or ice we’ll see, one thing is clear: we’re in for a WINTER STORM and several VERY COLD days ahead.
Weather officials estimate road closures, impacts to infrastructure, and weather-related power outages likely. So if your “storm prep” so far is just grabbing milk, bread, and toilet paper… you might want to level up a bit.
A few easy things to check today:
• Top off the gas tank
• Refill any important prescriptions
• Put fresh batteries in flashlights
• Charge devices and power banks
• Bring pets inside and protect outdoor pipes
• Gather blankets, snacks, and cozy socks (very important!)
Forecast details are still estimating impacts, so keep checking your local weather sources. For now, take a few minutes to get storm-ready so you can stay warm, safe, and comfy at home. Stay safe, Arlington!
Waste Pro is collecting as much as they can each day, but they currently do not plan to send extra trucks to Arlington on Friday because of the potential for snow Friday night and Saturday.
If your normal service day is Friday, you can place your cans out as usual. If crews are able to finish Thursday’s routes and safely reach Friday routes, they will collect — but this is not guaranteed.
Thank you for your patience as crews work through these challenges. We’ll share any updates we receive.
Motorists should use caution in the area, as traffic may be temporarily redirected. Nearby residents may experience service interruptions while repairs are underway.
We appreciate everyone’s patience as crews work to safely resolve the issue.
📌 TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICE - There will be NO trash or recycling collection on Monday, January 19. All service will be shifted forward by 1 day this week (Monday pickup on Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday, etc.).
PUBLIC NOTICE - The Town of Arlington Industrial Development Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Road, Arlington, Tennessee, at 5:30 PM.
REMINDER - Shelby County property taxes can be paid without additional fees through the last day of February. They can be paid in-person or online.
To pay in person - a County Trustee Tax Clerk will be available each WEDNESDAY at the ARLINGTON SAFE ROOM (11842 Otto Ln) to collect payments during Tax Season (Dec. 1 – Feb. 27). They are NOT at Town Hall this year due to the building being under construction.
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
You’re Invited! Town Hall Renovation Open House - Join us as we celebrate the completion of recent renovations to Town Hall and welcome the community to see what’s new.
DATE: Monday, February 2, 2026
TIME: 5pm - 6:30pm
LOCATION: Arlington Town Hall, 5854 Airline Rd., Arlington, TN
Stop by to see the updated space, enjoy ight refreshments and 125th anniversary giveaways, and have a chance to visit with Town staff and officials.
This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available on-site. The building is ADA accessible.
More Trash & Recycling Interruptions. It’s been a rough couple days for trash and recycling in Arlington. Unfortunately, Waste Pro experienced multiple truck issues - one trash truck broke down before finishing its route yesterday and again today, and a recycling truck had a hydraulic issue while servicing the downtown area today.
As a result, some homes may find bins that weren’t collected as expected. We know this is frustrating and appreciate your patience as crews work to get everything back on track. Waste Pro asks you to leave bins at the curb and they will collect them asap. Thanks for bearing with us.
Some weeks just aren’t kind to garbage trucks, but we’re hopeful for smoother routes ahead!
Eagle Scout Project in Action - Arlington Scout Troop 425 recently completed an Eagle Scout project benefiting our Arlington Fire Department!
Eagle Scout Luke Brady (pictured in uniform), along with Connor McNabb, built and delivered four beautiful benches to our two fire stations.
Thank you to these Scouts for your hard work, craftsmanship, and service to our community!
TRASH INTERRUPTION - A Trash truck went down before finishing today's route. The roads in the green area on the attached map were missed. Waste Pro plans to finish it tomorrow (Wednesday), so please leave your bin at the curb if it was not collected.
STREET SWEEPING STARTS MONDAY! Crews hit the streets January 12 (weather permitting) for our 1st Town 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 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!
Join us for a new Yoga Class beginning Saturday, January 10, from 12:30–1:30 PM at the Safe Room. This class is open to all ages and skill levels, so everyone is welcome.
✔️ No registration required
✔️ Just bring your own mat
Come stretch, relax, and start your weekend feeling refreshed—we hope to see you there!
More info: https://townofarlingtontn.sites.thrillshare.com/o/arlington/page/programs
❄️ It’s cold outside — which makes it the perfect time to stay in and get lost in a good book!
Join our Library's Winter Reading Bingo Challenge from Jan. 5–Feb. 28. Read, complete the challenges, get BINGO, and you’ll be entered to win prizes just for reading.
Pick up a Bingo Card at the library or download one online. https://townofarlingtontn.sites.thrillshare.com/page/programs
🎁 Prizes available for kids, tweens/teens, and adults (3 winners per age group). Thanks to First Citizens National Bank and the Friends of the Library for sponsoring!
