Town of Arlington

EDIT - Due to weather forecasted this weekend, this program will move to Arlington Middle School at 3pm. We hope to see you there. The Arlington Chamber is hosting a Veterans Day program on Sunday, November 10th at The Crossing Amphitheater. The event begins at 3pm and will include a performance by the AMS Symphonic Band. All are welcome as we honor all who served.

The next Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting is Monday, November 4th at 6:30pm. As always, meetings are open to the public and meeting agendas are posted on the Town website for any who are interested. www.townofarlington.org

ATTENTION - Beginning next week Ritter Communications will finish installing their fiber internet services throughout Arlington. The neighborhoods that will be affected are: - Arlington Downs - Arlington Trace - Chapel Ridge - Harrel’s Ridge - Kensington - Villages of Summer Meadows - Villages at White Oak various phases - Windsor Place HOA -- IMPORTANT -- * If they are installing in your area & you have a sprinkler system in your yard, please notify them so they do not hit it. * As this installation is happening during the holiday season, to ensure they don't mess up any decorations - please make sure all decor is located outside of the 5-foot utility easement that runs along all property lines (front, side & back). Installation is anticipated to be complete before the end of the year, weather permitting. If you have questions contact Ritter Construction directly: 833.565.1994. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Thank you to our Arlington Firefighters who visited the Senior Center on Wednesday. They dropped in to give a safety presentation on fire prevention. The seniors said they learned a lot and we bet the firefighters learned a thing or two as well.

Don't forget to add the Town's Trunk or Treat to your calendar! In addition to the trunks & treats, we expect local vendors, food trucks and more! So bring your little characters out next Wednesday, and lets make this another great annual event for Arlington!!

We want to send a big Thank You to the Shelby County Fire Department! They have graciously loaned Arlington a brush truck to use while we continue to work toward replacing ours (which was totaled after being struck by a semi on I-40). SCFD Engine 61 and Batt 21 dropped off the brush truck last Friday and provided the necessary training to Town crews. We are very grateful for our partnership and their generosity in helping Arlington.

Last chance...for the Arlington Market & Music On The Square! First, the last Arlington Market of 2024 is this morning. Stop by the Market pavilion and pick up any last minute gifts or goodies you need before they're gone. Then come back tonight for the last Music on the Square concert at the Crossing Amphitheater. The band Basketcase will be starting around 7pm.

PUBLIC NOTICE - The Arlington Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 pm on Monday, November 18, 2024, at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Rd, to consider: - an amendment to the Town of Arlington Future Land Development Plan to incorporate a Future Road Plan exhibit, and re-adopt the plan, including all maps and pages therein

STREET SWEEPING - it's time to clean again! Town-wide street sweeping will start next Monday, October 21st (weather permitting). It usually takes around 5-7 days. As always, major intersections and Town parking lots will be swept at night to avoid traffic and park event interruptions. Please DO NOT PARK on the street during this time unless you know it has already been swept.

Be sure to head on down to the last Arlington Crossing Market this year! This Saturday from 8am to Noon. We're expecting a full house of great vendors (listed below)!

This year's LAST Music on the Square is this Saturday! Come enjoy music from Basketcase, which starts at 7pm. Food will be available for purchase. The performance is FREE and open to the public. Hope to see you there! (As an outdoor concert, schedule may change based on the weather. Updates will be posted on the Town website and FB)

The Town of Arlington is looking to fill vacancies on several Town boards and committees with volunteers from our community. Residents should fill out volunteer interest applications by Monday, October 28th to be considered for an appointment. An application is available on the Boards and Committees page of the Town’s website, https://www.townofarlington.org/page/boards-committees. Paper copies are available at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Road. Currently, there are openings on the: Planning Commission, Industrial Development Board, Design Review Committee, and Board of Zoning Appeals. However, other openings can occur throughout the year. Qualifications, duties and the length of service vary. Appointments will be made at the regularly scheduled BMA meeting on November 4, 2024.

Are you a reader? Or do you live with one? Then don't miss the Fall Book Sale at the Library on Saturday (10/12) from 10AM - 3PM. This event is sponsored by the Library Friends of Arlington & any proceeds will help support programs at our Sam T Wilson Library.

Have you heard? Arlington is hosting our first annual Arlington Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct 30th at the Crossing Market & Amphitheater! We're also inviting local community groups, businesses, and individuals to participate! If you'd like to decorate a trunk for the kids, please complete the application on the Town webpage and return before Friday, Oct 11th. Limited spaces available. More info: https://www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/trunk-or-treat

Hey Arlington - we're happy to see events in Arlington that lend to our wonderful sense of community - garage sales, sporting events, car shows, etc. But if you use signs to direct people to your events - please remember to do it responsibly with 3 simple steps... 1 - don't attach signs to regulatory signs or sign posts. Tape and glue leave a mess that can damage decorative posts and diminish their reflectivity, which is dangerous. 2 - don't use nails or staples in wooden utility poles. If left behind, these become hazards for utility workers. 3 - don't forget to Take Them Down as soon as your event is over. Otherwise your event signs become litter for others to deal with. Let's work together to keep our community active, safe and beautiful!

HELP KEEP ARLINGTON BEAUTIFUL! As our community grows, so does the need for Code Enforcement. Code Enforcement is the prevention, detection and enforcement of violations of Town statutes and ordinances that govern Arlington. Thanks to the vigilance of our residents, we have been able to maintain and keep Arlington a beautiful community. In the coming months, Code Enforcement will be making rounds to ensure our community remains the best! See some of the most common violations:

Happening now! Come on down!

PUBLIC NOTICE - The Arlington Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 pm on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Rd, to consider the following items: - to amend the Town of Arlington Zoning Map by rezoning a portion of parcels A0141 00179, A0141 00404, A0141 00405, A0141 00403, and all of parcel A0141 00342, approximately 26.35 acres located west of Airline Rd. and south of Memphis Arlington Rd. from M-1: Light Industrial to SC: Shopping Center Commercial - to consider a Commercial/Industrial General Development Plan for Donelson Farms approximately 251.58 acres located south of Donelson Farms Parkway, west of Interstate 269. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department at (901) 867-3449.

October already?!? While the year may be flying by, that means we're coming into the season of many honored Town special events (and a new one). Check the Town's Special Events web page for details. In the meantime, here are the dates so you can start filling up your calendar. https://www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/special-events

Don't forget the Arlington Crossing Market this coming Saturday from 8am - Noon. We're expecting a full house of great vendors (listed below)!