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.
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.
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.
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.
Don't believe all those grinches out there - Santa isn't afraid of the cold. He'll be out Thursday & Friday night in Depot Square.
But it will be cold - so be sure to bundle up well. And maybe drop by the hot chocolate vendors when you see them. But don't let it stop you from coming out Thursday to see Santa at The Crossing, or joining us for Christmas on the Square Friday night!
Thank you to Shepherd's Haven for putting everybody in the holiday spirit by caroling at the BMA meeting last night.
Hope your Friday night is free, because you're going to want to be at Christmas on the Square. From 5-8pm, Depot Square will be transformed into a winter wonderland with plenty of holiday activities.
This is a fun, family event geared to be magical for children at Christmas. It will also include a Christmas Market with local crafted goods and gifts, and food trucks with plenty of goodies.
For more information and a map of the event: https://www.townofarlington.org/page/christmas-on-the-square
Does Santa know your Christmas wish yet? Well don't waste time, head down to The Crossing Amphitheater on Thursday night to meet the Big Man in person. *And parents, bring your phones or cameras to get those perfect Santa holiday shots.
4pm to 7pm, Thursday, December 5th. The Crossing Amphitheater, 12118 Forrest Street.
https://www.townofarlington.org/page/santa-at-the-crossing
Happy Thanksgiving. Town facilities are CLOSED this Thursday & Friday (Nov. 28-29), as we spend time with our loved ones. We look forward to serving you again on Monday.
* Thursday is a trash service holiday - so Thurs & Fri collection routes will be pushed forward 1 day.
REVISED SCHEDULE - Town facilities will be closing early today: Public Works & Parks will close at 11am, Town Hall & the Senior Center will close at Noon, and the Library will be closing at 4pm.
WINDSOR PLACE - trash in your neighborhood will be collected early tomorrow (Wed). The garbage truck broke and couldn't finish today's route. Thanks for your understanding.
REMINDER - Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) is a trash service holiday. This means service on Thursday and Friday will be shifted forward one day.
A big thank you to Donelson Elementary, who invited our firefighters and SCSO to an appreciation breakfast this morning. Always fun to meet with the kids!
TN Tree Day is March 15th next year - but Tree Reservations are Open Now! It's easy!
1. Just visit the TN Tree Day website (www.tectn.org/tennesseetreeday)
2. Choose your preferred pick-up site (like Arlington Public Works),
3. Then select and reserve your trees!
CLAW TRUCK DELAY - there will be no claw truck collections today (Tuesday). Not to worry though, a truck will be sent around tomorrow. We apologize for the delay & thank you for your patience.
The holidays are upon us! Don't miss any of the upcoming Town events!!
REMINDER - A MANDATORY pre-response conference will be held tomorrow (Nov 14th) for the Town's Request for Qualifications/Proposals for a Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc). The CMc will assist in the design process and construction of the Arlington Town Hall Addition at 5854 Airline Road, Arlington, TN. Formal responses are due no later than December 18, 2024 at 2pm.
See the Town website for more information: www.townofarlington.org/page/bids-and-rfqs
Sometimes there are achievements or events that deserve official recognition by the Town. The Mayor can issue ceremonial declarations such as Proclamations to recognize people or events, and also to raise public awareness of issues that directly affect the Arlington community.
If you have a noteworthy person, cause, or event that you feel should be recognized, you can now submit Proclamation Requests through the Town website: https://www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/proclamation-request
*Proclamations are ceremonial and a courtesy to the requestor. All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and priority is given to Town residents and organizations.
