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Boards and Committees
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Information relating to advisory committees and boards, including their roles and membership qualifications, can be found by clicking on the links below.
Generally, applications are accepted at any time. Board and committee reappointments occur at the March Town Council Meeting each year. To be considered for a current appointment, we encourage you to complete your application by February 28.
Boards & Committees
Airport Authority Board Members:
Mike Woods, appointed in 2020, term expires 2025.
Paul Lamb, appointed in 2024, term expires 2029.
Graeme Coates (Lavergne), appointed in 2022, term expires 2027.
Composition of the Board:
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- Mayor or designee
- Town Manager or designee
- 1 member of Council, appointed by majority Council vote (2-year term)
- 1 citizen, appointed by majority Council vote (3-year term, 2-term limit)
- Finance Director for the Town
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The Athletics Committee assists the Parks and Recreation Department and provides advice and communication regarding the rec leagues. One person chosen by each non-profit athletic organization that has an existing relationship with the Parks and Recreation Department is placed on this committee. Term of service is one (1) year.
The Athletic Committee Meeting is scheduled for the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Parks Athletics Office (100 Sam Ridley Parkway East).
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The Beer Board regulates the selling, storing and distributing for sale and manufacturing of beer within the Town of Smyrna. The board is composed of five (5) members who are citizens of the Town. Term of service is three (3) years.
With an occasional exception, the Beer Board Meeting meets the first Monday of each month at 5:00pm in the Council Room at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
Please click on the Calendar button, located on the main page of the website, to view the meeting date for a specific month.
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Amber Hobbs, Town Clerk
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 267-5028
With an occasional exception, the Beer Board Meeting meets the first Monday of each month at 5:00pm in the Council Room at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
Please click on the Calendar button, located on the main page of the website, to view the meeting date for a specific month.
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Current Town of Smyrna Beer Board Members:
Jennifer Brittain, Vice-Chairperson- Term Expiring in 2027
Eric Duchanin - Term Expiring in 2027
Amy Harrison, Chairperson - Term Expiring in 2028
Jacqueline Redmond -Term Expiring in 2028
Jesse Bobick - Term Expiring in 2029
Amber Hobbs, Town Clerk
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 267-5028
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals has the power to hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official, housing official, and fire official and consider variances of the technical code. The board consists of five members, all appointed by majority vote of the Town Council. Members must be citizens of Rutherford County and must have knowledge and experience in the technical codes, such as design professionals, contractors or building industry representatives. Term of service is three (3) years for members.
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Current Board of Adjustments and Appeals Members:
Steve Steele - Term Expiring in 2027
Scott Butler - Term Expiring in 2027
Jim Thompson - Term Expiring in 2028
Empty Seat - Term Expiring in 2028
Mike Allen - Term Expiring in 2029
Staff Contact:
Oksana Strong, Building Safety
315 South Lowry Street
615-355-5704 Ext 2177
The Board of Zoning Appeals hears and decides appeals regarding requirements, permits, decisions determinations or refusals by the Building Official or other administrative official, or requests for special exceptions or variances to the Zoning Ordinance and Sign Ordinance based on hardship as defined by the Tennessee Code Annotated. The Board is composed of five (5) members, all appointed by the Town Council. Term of service is three (3) years.
The BZA meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Council Room at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
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Current Board of Zoning Appeals Members:
Councilman, Jerome Dempsey - Term Expiring in 2027
Don Hyde - Term Expiring in 2028
Jay Michaelson - Term Expiring in 2028
Tyler Short - Term Expiring in 2029
Wayne Blair - Term Expiring in 2029
Staff Contact:
Mitchell Wensman, Planner
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2181
The Historic Zoning Commission reviews all requests for reconstruction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition conducted within the H-1 Historic Overlay District and determines appropriateness of those changes. The Commission is composed of seven (7) members, including a representative from a local patriotic or historical organization, and architect (if available), and a member of the Planning Commission. Members are appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by the Town Council. The term of service is five (5) years.
The Historic Zoning Commission meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Council Room at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
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Current Historic Zoning Commission Members:
Nathan Hudson - Term Expiring in 2027
Cecil R. Thomas - Term Expiring in 2028
Jeana Edwards - Term Expiring in 2028
Patricia Thurmond- Term Expiring in 2029
Steve Sullivan, Council Member - Term Expiring in 2029
Raul Marrero - Term Expiring in 2030
Nikki Sasser- Term Expiring in 2031
Staff Contact:
Mitchell Wensman, Planner
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2181
The Industrial Development Board facilitates financial transactions for government and non-profit purposes. The Board consists of seven members, appointed by Town Council. The term of service is six (6) years.
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Current Industrial Development Board Members:
Dalton Hidalgo- Term Expiring in 2027
Empty Seat - Term Expiring in 2027
Empty Seat- Term Expiring in 2030
Bill Davis - Term Expiring in 2030
Raul Marrero - Term Expiring in 2030
Rick Wise - Term Expiring in 2031
Kenneth Chunn- Term Expiring in 2031
Staff Contact:
Casey Conard
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 267-5005
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Current Industrial Development Board Members:
Dalton Hidalgo- Term Expiring in 2027
Empty Seat - Term Expiring in 2027
Empty Seat- Term Expiring in 2030
Bill Davis - Term Expiring in 2030
Raul Marrero - Term Expiring in 2030
Rick Wise - Term Expiring in 2031
Kenneth Chunn- Term Expiring in 2031
Staff Contact:
Casey Conard
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 267-5005
The Smyrna Charity Assistance Fund provides financial aid to selected nonprofit charitable organizations that provide year-round services benefiting the general welfare of the residents of the municipality, and meet the criteria established and set forth by the Town Council. The Board will be composed of six members, one of which shall be the Mayor or the appointed Mayor’s appointed Town Council designee. The remaining members will be appointed by Town Council by majority vote.
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Current Memorial Maintenance and Special Projects Sub-Committee Members:
Mary Esther Reed - Term Expiring Indefinite
Town Manager - Term Expiring Indefinite
Mike Moss - Term Expiring Indefinite
Sierra Lowry - Term Expiring Indefinite
Jerome Dempsey (Council Appt) - Term Expiring in 2027
Kellye Goostree (Council Appt) - Term Expiring in 2028
Steve Sullivan (Council Representative) - Term Expiring in 2030
Staff Contact:
Amber Hobbs, Town Clerk
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 267-5028
RCLS is a governmental non-profit agency [509(a)(3), Type I] funded by Rutherford County and the Cities of Eagleville, Murfreesboro and Smyrna. All employees are governed by The Board of Directors of Rutherford County Library System and are not part of any city or county government.
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The Packaged Liquor Board regulates the selling, storing for sale, distributing for sale and manufacturing of retail sales of packaged liquor within the corporate limits of the Town of Smyrna. This Board makes and establishes reasonable bylaws, rules and regulations as may be necessary for the full execution of their duties and may issue or deny a certificate of compliance for purposes of compliance with the rules and regulations to sell packaged liquor as provided by the laws of the State of Tennessee.
Additionally, this Board has the authority to recommend to the town notices of violations of state and local law be forwarded to the TABC for further investigation and action. The Board is composed of five (5) members who are residents of the Town of Smyrna and are appointed by a majority vote of the Town Council. The term of service is 3 years.
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Current Packaged Liquor Board Members:
Douglas Brown - Term Expiring in 2027
Jennifer Brittain - Term Expiring in 2027
Daniel Akpan - Term Expiring in 2027
Lisa Reasonover - Term Expiring in 2028
Empty Seat - Term Expiring in 2029
Staff Contact
Amber Hobbs, Town Clerk
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2153
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Parks Director in the formation of public park policy and facility development and management. Board members are selected from individuals who have an interest in park, recreational, social and cultural activities in the various park and recreations facilities. Members must reside within the corporate limits of the Town with the exception of one non-voting member that resides outside the Town’s corporate limits. Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Town Council. The board consists of eleven (11) members and term of service is two (2) years.
The Parks Advisory Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (100 Sam Ridley Parkway East).
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Current Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members:
Molly Jennings - Term Expiring in 2027
Christina Treglia - Term Expiring in 2027
Mark Hardy - Term Expiring in 2028
Nicole Green - Term Expiring in 2028
Megan Dietsch - Term Expiring in 2028
Tom Sage - Term Expiring in 2028/County
Michael Potts - Term Expiring Indefinite
Mary Esther Reed (Councilmember) - Term in Office
H.G. Cole (Councilmember) - Term of Office
Director of Parks - Term Expiring Indefinite
Staff Contact
Christina Manus, Parks Department
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2608
The Planning Commission reviews all development plans, annexation and rezoning requests. The Commission makes reports and recommendations relating to the planning and development of the Town. The Board consists of seven (7) members, all citizens of Smyrna. Six of those members are appointed by the Mayor; the seventh is a member of the Town Council, appointed by the Council. Term of service is two (2) years.
The Planning Commission meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm in the Council Room at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
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Current Planning Commission Members:
Ken Hill - Term Expiring in 2027
Tim Morrell - Term Expiring in 2027
Charles Scurr - Term Expiring in 2027
Vanessa Haley - Term Expiring in 2028
Scott Demonbreun - Term Expiring in 2028
Marc Adkins (Mayor's Representative) - Term of Office
Steve Sullivan (Council Member) - Term of Office
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2137
The Project Assistance Program was created to provide financial assistance to citizens in the areas of utility services. The board consists of seven members including the Director of Utilities, the Police Department Community Services Coordinator and five members affiliated with benevolent organizations in the Smyrna / LaVergne area. Term of service is three (3) years.
The Project Assistance Board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00pm at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
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Current Project Assistance Members:
Cherie Tuck - Term Expiring in 2027
Harrison Woodard - Term Expiring in 2027
Donald Merritt - Term Expiring in 2028
Natalie Wilson - Term Expiring in 2028
Wendy Lloyd - Term Expiring in 2029
Director of Utilities - Term Expiring Indefinite
Community Services Coordinator - Term Expiring Indefinite
Staff Contact
Dorothy Fuhrer, Utilities Department
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2112
Art at the SOAC is local art displayed at selected times in the gallery at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center. To display your art, contact Courtney Morgan at (615) 459-9742 ext. 2616 or by Email.
The mission of the Roundabout Smyrna Advisory Committee is to provide information and advice to the Town Manager in the following areas:
📅 The third Tuesday of each month.
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍Smyrna Town Hall, 315 South Lowry Street.
The mission of the Roundabout Smyrna Advisory Committee is to provide information and advice to the Town Manager in the following areas:
- The enrichment and positive impact of creativity and the existing arts and cultural assets in the Town of Smyrna.
- A collective vision forged through coordinated actions to strengthen and increase the Town's arts and cultural assets.
- Economic development through expansion of arts and cultural tourism.
- Serving as a bridge between community development and the arts.
📅 The third Tuesday of each month.
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍Smyrna Town Hall, 315 South Lowry Street.
Members:
- Melissa Scott, Chair
- Ron Alley, Vice Chair
- Kierstyn Freeman
- Steven Snipes
- Joshua Smith
- Raven Barrientos
- Theresa Alley
- Kelly Messerly
- Loraine Flegal
- Racquel Peebles (Council Representative)
Staff Contact
📧Melissa Scott, Legal Department
📍315 South Lowry Street. Smyrna, TN 37167
📞(615) 459-9742 ext. 2197
The Sister City Committee coordinates the exchange of cultural and educational experiences for students from Smyrna and Zama, Japan. Committee members must have displayed a commitment to the community through their participation in other volunteer capacities. The committee consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor. Term of service is three (3) years.
The Sister City Committee Meeting is scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
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Current Sister City Committee Members:
Shelby Olerud Sallee - Term Expiring in 2027
Fran Dunne - Term Expiring in 2027
Gregory Creasey - Term Expiring in 2028
Samantha Minoski- Term Expiring in 2028
Amy Wise - Term Expiring in 2028
Barbara Ibarra - Term Expiring in 2029
Melody Villalobos - Term Expiring in 2029
Marc Michaelson - Term Expiring in 2029
Gerry Short (Town Council Representative) - Indefinite
Staff Contact
Keisha Tinsley, Administrative Assistant
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-2553 ext. 2162
The Citizens for Sister City Relations Committee coordinates the exchange of cultural and educational experiences for students from Smyrna and Zama, Japan. Committee members must have displayed a commitment to the community through their participation in other volunteer capacities. One member appointment will be that of an educator from a secondary school in north Rutherford County. The committee consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor. The term of service is three (3) years.
Click here to learn more about our Sister City Program with Zama, Japan.
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Sister City Sub-Committee Members:
Jeanne Nolan - Term Expiring in 2027Click here to learn more about our Sister City Program with Zama, Japan.
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Sister City Sub-Committee Members:
Mary Esther Reed - Term Expiring Indefinite
Gerry Short (Council Rep) - Term Expiring in 2028
Sierra Lowry - Term Expiring Indefinite
David Santucci- Term Expiring Indefinite
Staff Contact:
Amber Hobbs, Town Clerk
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 267-5028
The Smyrna Charity Assistance Fund Board provides financial aid to selected nonprofit charitable organizations that provide year-round services benefiting the general welfare of the residents of the municipality, and meet the criteria established and set forth by the Town Council. The Board will be composed of six members, one of which shall be the Mayor or the appointed Mayor’s appointed Town Council designee. The remaining members will be appointed by Town Council by majority vote.
The Charity Assistance Fund Board is scheduled to meet on the second Thursday of each month at 5:00pm at City Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
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Current Smyrna Charity Assistance Members:
Chris Ruff - Term Expiring in 2027
Tabitha Richardson - Term Expiring in 2027
Jennifer Davis - Term Expiring in 2027
Natashia Floyd - term expiring in 2028
Marquise Martin - term expiring in 2028
Racquel Peebles (Council Representative) - Term Expiring in 2027
Beth Morris, Finance Department
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2169
*This is NOT a Housing Application*
*This is for a Board Appointment*
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Current Smyrna Housing Authority Members:
Linda Stephenson Cazel - Term Expiring in 2027
Paul Lamb - Term Expiring in 2028
Nathan Hudson - Term Expiring in 2029
Timothy Cornwell - Term Expiring in 2030
Jason Surratt - Term Expiring in 2031
For questions or more information, please call: 615-267-5005
**If you are in need of housing please call: 615-459-8866.**
Please contact the Housing Authority to complete a Housing Application (615-459-8866) or their website smyrnahousingauthority.com
*This is for a Board Appointment*
Smyrna Housing Authority has been providing safe and affordable housing for the elderly and disabled citizens of Smyrna, TN and the surrounding area since 1981. The board is composed of five (5) members who are citizens of the town. Term of service is five (5) years.
The Smyrna Housing Authority meets quarterly at Mayfield Manor (400 Mayfield Drive, Smyrna).
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Current Smyrna Housing Authority Members:
Linda Stephenson Cazel - Term Expiring in 2027
Paul Lamb - Term Expiring in 2028
Nathan Hudson - Term Expiring in 2029
Timothy Cornwell - Term Expiring in 2030
Jason Surratt - Term Expiring in 2031
For questions or more information, please call: 615-267-5005
**If you are in need of housing please call: 615-459-8866.**
This Storm Water Advisory Committee (SWAC) advises and assists the Town in implementing a program for reducing pollutants discharged into creeks, ditches, streams and rivers. In addition to assisting with public education and outreach, the Committee also assists in the development of ordinances and regulations for Council consideration. The Committee is composed of seven (7) members nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the Town Council. The term of service is two (2) years.
The SWAC meets quarterly (Jan, Apr, July, Oct) on the third Monday of those months at 6:00 pm in the Council Room at City Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
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Current Storm Water Committee Members:William Shackelford - Term Expiring in 2027
Andrew Eckenrode - Term Expiring in 2027
Matthew Ford - Term Expiring in 2027
Bradley Heilwagen - Term Expiring in 2028
Doug Brown, Vice Chair - Term Expiring in 2028
Charles "Trey" Whitfield - Term Expiring in 2028
Adam Miller - Term Expiring in 2028
Staff Contact
Bradly Jordan, Stormwater Coordinator
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2196
