Arlington, TN town hall & government
Arlington spent $91 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $6,320 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Arlington's government.
Where Arlington's money goes
Arlington runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Tennessee cities.
Where the money comes from
- From the state 42%
- From other local governments 27%
- Fees & charges 10%
- Sales taxes 9%
- Property taxes 8%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Arlington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Arlington Community School District
Arlington's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Arlington, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Tennessee districts overall: 40% local, 44% state, 16% federal
- Local 45%
- State 46%
- Federal 9%
Of the $11,859 per pupil, $7,100 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Arlington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Arlington pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Arlington's government
Who represents Arlington
Arlington is represented in Congress by Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty and Representative David Kustoff. Bill Lee is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.