📚 Storytime with a Side of Sirens! 📚 This morning, AFD made a special stop at the Forrest Street Pavilion to join in on story time with local author Becky Thomas !
Mrs. Thomas was there promoting her delightful children’s book series starring Roscoe the Rooster — a bossy barnyard bird with plenty of personality. The crew loved being part of this story time, and we think Roscoe might have a new fan base in the firehouse now!
Big thanks to the Arlington Library for hosting this fun event and to Becky for sharing her stories with the community. Check out a few photos of the crew hanging out with the kids, the author, and of course, Roscoe!
⚠️Trash Collection Delay⚠️ A trash truck went down this afternoon and did not finish the Monday route.
Please leave bins out if your Monday pickup was missed. Waste Pro expects to collect any missed bins first thing tomorrow (Tuesday).
⏰PUBLIC NOTICE⏰ The Town of Arlington Board of Zoning and Appeals will hold a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Monday June 16, 2025 at Town Hall, 5854 Airline Rd to consider:
🔹a parking variance requested by Chase Bank located at 11849 Crawford Pine Dr., Arlington, TN 38002
🎉Summer Reading Kick-Off🎉 Kick-off the summer with your Library at Douglas Street Park this Saturday! Bring your swimsuit to play in the bubbles and celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program! There will also be free Parker's Water Ice sponsored by the Town.
🔷 Saturday, May 31st
🔷 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
🔷 Douglas Street Park (11777 Douglas Street)
🩺Join us for a Health & Wellness Workshop 🩺 - In cooperation with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare, we will be providing a FREE 6-week workshop for adults of all ages dealing with chronic diseases and their caregivers.
Visit the Town's website for more information and details on how to register: www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/senior-center-activities
⏰Public Notice⏰ The Town of Arlington will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM on the Town’s intent to exceed the certified property tax rate.
The public hearing will be at Arlington Community Schools Board of Education, 12060 Arlington Trail, Arlington, Tennessee. The certified tax rate as defined by T.C.A. 67-5-1701 is $1.001787 per $100 of assessed valuation. The Town’s proposed FY2026 budget, if adopted, will require a proposed tax levy of $1.13 per $100 of assessed value.
⏰Public Notice⏰ The Town of Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a Special Called meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM, at the ACS Board of Education, 12060 Arlington Trail, to discuss the following items:
🔹Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2025-04 to further amend the Town of Arlington, Tennessee Budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025.
🔹Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2025-05 to adopt the Town of Arlington, Tennessee actual tax rate for 2025.
🔹Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2025-06 of the Town of Arlington, Tennessee adopting the Annual Budget and Board Compensation for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026
🚧 Road Work Alert: Milton Wilson & Airline Road🚧 Town contractors should wrap up paving on Milton Wilson Blvd this Wednesday and begin the road marking/striping process. Crews will then move to Airline Road to patch several spots between Memphis-Arlington and Will Harris Road. (All work is weather dependent)
These roads are both key connectors in our community, so be prepared for traffic impacts during this time. Impacts will include lane shifts & traffic control measures, but no full closures.
Always stay alert and use extra caution in work zones. Remember: this may be a temporary inconvenience for you, but it's a workplace for someone else. Let’s help keep everyone safe!
🚨 Storm Update for Arlington 🚨 Severe storms have moved through Arlington, causing damage to the Tornado Safe Room’s exterior and downing several trees around town. The Safe Room remains structurally secure with no interior damage. The roof that was lost was a secondary, aesthetic cover only.
The Fire Department will be on hand to assist and allow access if further storms make it necessary.
Please use caution while traveling—watch for downed trees and possible power lines. Crews are actively working to assess and secure affected areas. Stay alert and stay safe, Arlington!
⚠️Claw Truck Down⚠️ The claw truck went down this morning. Waste Pro expects to pick up any missed scheduled pick-ups next week.
*Reminder - Monday is a trash service holiday, so service will be delayed one day next week.
🎉Tomorrow is our 2nd Annual Arlington Color Run! 🎉 Join us for a burst of Color, Community, and Cause on May 24th at 5PM in Forrest Street Park!
Choose your distance (Walk or run – all levels welcome!):
✨ ½ mile ✨ 1 mile ✨ 2 miles
Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Sponsored proudly by the Town of Arlington (http://www.townofarlington.org/.../page/arlington-color-run) Stick around for food trucks, live music, and a whole lot of fun after the race!
📅 Registration is available at www.arlingtoncolorrun.org up-to & including day-of race.
Let’s make this year even more colorful – bring your FRIENDS, your FAMILY, and your ENERGY!
🚧 Road Closure - Brooks Branch Rd 🚧
Brooks Branch Rd has been closed to thru traffic as a result of downed trees and power lines. Town crews are securing the road and MLGW is on scene.
📌Holiday Schedule📌 Town facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. 🔷Monday is also a Trash Service holiday, so all daily collections will be pushed forward one day next week (26-30th) .
Stay Weather Aware - The National Weather Service reports an enhanced risk for Severe Storms in our area this afternoon and evening.
While the chance of tornadoes is low, it’s not zero. If a Tornado Warning is issued, staff will open the Town’s tornado shelter at 11842 Otto Lane (by Arlington Elementary).
Stay alert and monitor weather updates throughout the day.
💧Getting Your Pool Ready for Summer?💧 Make sure you're draining it the right way!
🚫Do NOT drain pool water into the street or storm drains — it flows untreated directly into our rivers and streams, harming aquatic life.
✅DO drain it into the sanitary sewer system, where the water will be properly treated and safely reused.
Let’s keep our waterways clean and healthy for everyone.
⏰Public Notice⏰ The Town of Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold Public Hearings and Second and Final readings on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:30 PM for the following items. The meeting will be held at the ACS Board of Education, 12060 Arlington Trail due to ongoing construction at Town Hall.
🔹Ordinance 2025-01 to amend Title 7: Fire Protection and Fireworks, of the Town of Arlington, Tennessee Municipal Code.
🔹Ordinance 2025-03 to amend and re-adopt the Town of Arlington, Tennessee Sewer Use Ordinance, in compliance with National Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR Part 403), to incorporate the Pretreatment Streamlining Rule.
🔹Resolution 2025-22 to approve a Master Development Plan for Will Harris Cove PD, a Mixed Use Planned Development on 13.93 acres north of Summers Road, south of Milton Wilson, and west of Airline Road.
🔹Ordinance 2025-02 to amend Title 7, Section 7-205 Automatic Sprinkler System Requirements, of the Town of Arlington Municipal Code regarding one and two-family residential dwellings - - was advertised but will not be heard until August meeting.
⏰Public Notice⏰ The Arlington Beer Board will hold a meeting on June 2nd, 2025 at ACS Board of Education, 12060 Arlington Trail, at 6 PM to consider the following:
🔹OFF Premise permit application for Airline Travel Express located at 4930 Airline Road Suite 101
🔹Violation of ON Premise Beer Permit, Mezcal 11615 US Hwy 70
🔹Violation of OFF Premise Beer Permit, Shell 6115 Airline Road
TOWN HALL PHONES - phone lines at Town Hall will be down much of today (Monday 5/19) as offices and phones are being relocated for construction.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Staff at Public Works will be available should you need assistance: 901/867-4980.
🚨Outdoor Warning Siren Out of Service🚨 The outdoor warning siren located at Airline Road and Donelson Farms Parkway is currently not operational. We are aware of the issue and awaiting parts for repairs.
In the meantime, always have multiple ways to receive weather alerts (weather apps, NOAA radios, local news). Outdoor warning sirens are just one part of a broader emergency notification system and not intended to provide warning to those indoors. Stay safe!
Music on the Square starts this Saturday! Music from Brian Johnson Band 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)
