Calling Arlington kids and parents- you're invited to take part in the TN Kids Serve Summer Challenge! Rising K-6th Graders are invited to serve seniors at the Arlington Senior Center through a variety of service projects and activities! The goal is to instill a heart for service in kids and ask them to devote a small portion of their summer to serving others.
The West TN Kickoff Event will be Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, from 10am-Noon at the Arlington Safe Room. You must be registered to join the kickoff.
For more information and to register, see the Town website: https://www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/first-lady-summer-challenge
REMINDER: The AFD is conducting annual Fire Hydrant inspections and flushing. It will continue through June 21st. Most hydrants will be flushed between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM.
Items to note during hydrant flushing:
- You may notice a decrease in water pressure while hydrants are flushed nearby.
- Water is safe to use during this period; however, water discoloration may occur.
- Discoloration can be alleviated by running your cold water for several minutes.
* We advise you to refrain from washing laundry while discoloration is present.
If you experience a continued reduction in flow, we recommend you clean the screen at the tip of your faucet as mineral deposits may have accumulated during the flushing period.
PAVING NOTICE - Work started on milling and paving the small portion of Chester Street, between Larry Anderson & Milton Wilson today.
Similar work will begin Monday (6/03) on Mott Street, the public parking lot on Mott, and Quintard between Hwy 70 & the railroad tracks.
Please be aware and adjust routes accordingly. Contact Public Works with any questions - 901/867-7980.
There's a big agenda for Monday night's BMA meeting (6/03). If you ever wonder what's going on in Town, meetings are open to the public. Plus...you can find all our Board agendas online before meetings.
Looking for entertainment on Sunday? Bartlett Area Chorus will perform their Spring Program with a free concert at 3pm at The Holy Innocents Cemetery on Campbell St. *Just be sure to bring your own chair. Parking is available at the Church of Christ nearby.
The next Arlington Crossing Market is on Saturday morning (6/01). Hope to see you there! We'll have many of your favorite vendors returning! And as crops start to mature, you can expect to see more local produce as well. A list of anticipated vendors is attached.
** We'll also get a visit from The Peach Truck on Saturday from 4:30-6:30pm. So head back over to the Market Pavilion in the afternoon to see them: https://thepeachtruck.com/
Town facilities are CLOSED tomorrow in observation of the Memorial Day holiday.
☝️ Reminder - it's also a trash services holiday, so pick up will be shifted forward one day this week.
If your dog asks to go out alone, remind him Town Ordinances prohibit dogs running at large in the community. 🐾
There have been several incidents lately as a result of dogs running loose in our neighborhoods. Owners have a responsibility to control their pets by keeping them in your yard or safely on-leash when in public.
So do what's best for your pet & your neighbors - and don't let dogs roam alone.
PAVING NOTICE - A small portion of Chester Street, between Larry Anderson & Milton Wilson, is scheduled to be repaved starting Monday, May 27th (weather permitting). Please be aware and adjust routes accordingly.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - We're seeking some responsible color throwers to volunteer for Arlington's 1st St Jude's Color Run, which has close to 170 participants so far! You will be trained on how to throw color. We would like to have 6 color stations and we will need 12 dedicated volunteers or 16 - 24 rotating volunteers.
If you are participating in the event and would like to be a rotating volunteer or if you are not participating in the event and would like to be a dedicated color thrower, please sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/241127663573155
Don't forget the rules for Yard Waste when cleaning up your outdoor spaces this summer🌳
🌺 Up to 5 bags of small clippings are allowed each week.
🌺 And for larger items, you can place up to 6 cubic yards by your curb (not in the street).
🌺 Keep bags and limbs under 35lbs each so they can be collected by staff
PUBLIC NOTICE - The Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold Public Hearings on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Town Hall (5854 Airline Road), at 6:30 PM for the following items:
- Resolution 2024-20 to approve a Planned Development Master Plan for Hawthorne PD, a residential PD on 83.5 acres north of I-40, south of Summers Road, west of Airline Road.
- Resolution 2024-21 to approve a Planned Development Master Plan for Hawthorne PD, a commercial PD on 25.1 acres north of I-40, south of Summers Road, west of Airline Road.
Stop by Sunday afternoon and listen to a free concert from the Bartlett Area Chorus - brought to you by the Arlington APTA Chapter.
Our annual Memorial Day Service will be held next Monday, May 27th at the Arlington Cemetery on Chester Street at 9AM. Please bring lawn chairs, as no seating is provided. In the event of rain, the service will be held at the Arlington Safe Room by AES.
Music will feature Donna Wolf and the speaker will be Lt. Col. retired John Block. Mr. Block is the advisor for the Junior ROTC at Arlington High School. The Cadets will also participate in the program.
After the program, there will be a free breakfast at the Arlington Church of Christ on Polk Street, sponsored by Claudia Horton and America's Best Child Care.
We will honor Jim young, a WWII veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and an Arlington resident who passed away this month.
Wow...it's a busy day in Arlington!! 😃 You're going to want to take part in it all - so here's a schedule to keep track.
You don't need a Town permit for occasional yard sales at your house. But if you put up signs, please be sure to take them down promptly when it's over.
And never attach signs to street signs or light poles - tape pulls paint off our decorative poles and staples/nails leave behind hazards for utility workers.
Together we can keep Arlington clean!
Calling all Arlington kids - you're invited to take part in the TN Kids Serve Summer Challenge! Rising K-6th Graders are invited to serve seniors at the Arlington Senior Center through a variety of service projects and activities! The goal is to instill a heart for service in kids and ask them to devote a small portion of their summer to serving others.
The West TN Kickoff Event will be Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, from 10am-Noon at the Arlington Safe Room. The challenge will run from June 1 to August 1.
For more information, see the Town website: https://www.townofarlington.org/o/arlington/page/first-lady-summer-challenge
Music on the Square is 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)
You’ve undoubtedly noticed an odor around Town, but don’t blame the dog! A project to update our Wastewater Treatment Plant is underway, which requires us to take half the system offline. The first half should be completed by Memorial Day, and the new improvements should result in less odor while the second half is upgraded. Watch the Town website for more details about the project. We appreciate your patience while we improve!
REMINDER: The AFD is conducting annual Fire Hydrant inspections and flushing. It will continue through June 21st. Most hydrants will be flushed between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM.
Items to note during hydrant flushing:
- You may notice a decrease in water pressure while hydrants are flushed nearby.
- Water is safe to use during this period; however, water discoloration may occur.
- Discoloration can be alleviated by running your cold water for several minutes.
* We advise you to refrain from washing laundry while discoloration is present.
If you experience a continued reduction in flow, we recommend you clean the screen at the tip of your faucet as mineral deposits may have accumulated during the flushing period.
