315 South Lowry St | Smyrna, TN 37167 |
(615) 459-2553
Boards and Committees
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.
- Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
- Planning Commission
- Beer Board
- Project Assistance
- Board of Adj & Appeals
- Sister City Committee
- Board of Zoning Appeals
- Sister City Sub-Committee
- Historic Zoning Commission
- Smyrna Charity Assistance Fund Committee
- Ind. Development Board
- Smyrna Charity Assistance Sub-Committee
- Memorial Maintenance and Special Projects Sub-Committee
- Smyrna Housing Authority
- Rutherford County Library Board
- Storm Water Committee
- Packaged Liquor Board
- Parks Advisory Board
Welcome to Town of Smyrna, TN (revize.com)
FAQs
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 Arts and Culture 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 Arts and Culture Advisory Committee meets the second Thursday of each month, 6:00 p.m., at Smyrna Town Hall, 315 South Lowry Street.
FILL OUT AN ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Melissa Scott, Chair | 2025 |
| Ron Alley, Vice Chair | 2025 |
| Shawna Clay Forrest, Secretary | 2023 |
| Steve Grossman | 2025 |
| Raven Barrientos | 2023 |
|
Yvonne Baynes |
2023 |
| Kelly Messerly | 2023 |
| Racquel Peebles (Council Representative) |
Staff Contact
Melissa Scott, Legal Department
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2197
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.
Fill out an online application
Current Town of Smyrna Beer Board Members
Ben Franklin, Chairperson - Term Expiring in 2026
Jennifer Brittain- Term Expiring in 2027
Jason Surratt - Term Expiring in 2027
Amy Harrison - Term Expiring in 2025
Michael Forrest -Term Expiring in 2025
Staff ContactAmber Hobbs, Town Clerk
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 267-5028
Fill out an online application
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Steve Steele | 2024 |
| Scott Butler | 2024 |
| Jim Thompson | 2025 |
| Dow Smith | 2025 |
| Mike Allen | 2026 |
Staff Contact
Oksana Strong, Building Safety
315 South Lowry Street
615-355-5704 Ext 2177
The BZA meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:00pm in the Council Room at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
Fill out an online application
| Name | Term Expires |
| Jay Michaelson | 2025 |
| Phil Wilson | 2025 |
| Scott Demonbreun | 2026 |
| Vanessa Haley | 2026 |
| Steve Sullivan | 2027 |
Staff Contact
Mitchell Wensman, Planner
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2181
The Historic Zoning Commission meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5:00pm in the Council Room at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
Fill out an online application
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Kelsey Dempsey | 2025 |
| Lynn Arnold | 2026 |
| Carolyn Peebles | 2027 |
| Cecil R. Thomas | 2028 |
| Carren Leckie Reecer | 2028 |
| Rhonda Allen | 2029 |
| Miranda Swift | 2029 |
Staff Contact
Mitchell Wensman, Planner
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2181
Fill out an online application
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Ed Davenport | 2024 |
| Bill Davis | 2024 |
| Patricia Hercules | 2025 |
| Kedric Rutz | 2027 |
| Kelsey Dempsey | 2027 |
For questions or more information, please call Casey Conard:
(615) 267-5005
| Members | Term Expires |
| Mary Esther Reed | Indefinite |
| Brian D. Hercules | Indefinite |
| Mike Moss | Indefinite |
| Rex Gaither | Indefinite |
| Kellye Goosetree (Council Appt) | 2025 |
| Steve Sullivan (Council Representative) | 2026 |
| Jerome Dempsey (Council Appt) | 2027 |
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.
Click here for the committee application form
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.
Fill out an online application
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Christina Treglia | 2026 |
| Douglas Brown | 2027 |
| Jennifer Brittain | 2027 |
| Daniel Akpan | 2027 |
| Rhett Kimble |
2025 |
Staff Contact
Amber Hobbs, Town Clerk
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2153
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).
Fill out an online application
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Molly Jennings | 2024 |
| Christina Treglia | 2024 |
| Marc Hardy | 2025 |
| Nicole Green | 2025 |
| Ashley Sanders Lester | 2025 |
|
Clay Phillips |
2025 |
|
Eli Victory |
2024/County |
|
Michael Potts |
Indefinite |
| Mary Esther Reed (Councilmember) | Term of Office |
| H.G. Cole (Councilmember) | Term of Office |
|
Director of Parks |
Indefinite |
Staff Contact
Kay Arnold, 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 5:00pm in the Council Room at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
Fill out an online application
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Miranda Swift | 2025 |
| Charles Scurr | 2025 |
| Amy Wise | 2025 |
| Matthew Carver | 2026 |
| Salena Scott | 2026 |
| Marc Adkins (Mayor's Representative) | Term of Office |
| Tim Morrell (Council Member) | Term of Office |
Staff Contact
Kevin Rigsby, Town Planner
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).
Fill out an online application
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Tillie Hager | 2025 |
| Joy Galyon | 2025 |
| Linda McNeill | 2026 |
| Michael Williams | 2024 |
| Harrison Woodard | 2024 |
| Director of Utilities | Indefinite |
|
Community Services Coordinator |
Indefinite |
Staff Contact
Paula Stanley, Utilities Department
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2112
Click here to learn more about our Sister City Program with Zama, Japan.
The Sister City Committee Meeting is scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm in at Town Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
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| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Sherica Clark | 2026 |
|
Barbara Ibarra |
2026 |
| Melody Villalobos | 2026 |
| Marc Michaelson | 2024 |
| Mary Anne Rogers | 2024 |
| Erica Williams | 2025 |
| Amy Wise | 2025 |
| Jonathan Wright | 2025 |
| Gerry Short | (2024/Town Council Representative) |
Staff Contact
Casey Conard, Treasury Department
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-2553 ext. 2557
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.
Click here to access online donation form
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).
Fill out an online board application to be on the Smyrna Charity Assistance Fund Board.
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
|
Natasha Floyd |
2025 |
|
Kennedy Wallace |
2025 |
| Racquel Peebles (Council Representative) | 2024 |
|
Kay Reynolds |
2024 |
| Monique Drago | 2024 |
| Derek Francis | 2024 |
Staff Contact
Beth Morris, Finance Department
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2169
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).
**If you are in need of housing please call 615-459-8866.
Click here to fill out an application form.
| Name | Term Expires | |
| Linda Stephenson Cazel | 2027 | |
| Paul Lamb | 2028 | |
| Fran Dunne | 2024 | |
| Maryanne Vandyke | 2025 | |
| Tommy Francis | 2026 | |
For questions or more information, please call:
615-267-5005
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 Town Council. Term of service is two (2) years.
The SWAC meets quarterly (Jan, Apr, July, Oct) on the third Monday of those months at 6:00pm in the Council Room at City Hall (315 South Lowry Street).
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| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
|
William Shackelford |
2024 |
|
Marquinta Richardson |
2024 |
|
Scott Burchyett |
2024 |
|
Bradley Heilwagen |
2025 |
| Doug Brown, Vice Chair | 2025 |
| Rhett Kimble, Chair | 2025 |
| Natasha Floyd | 2025 |
Staff Contact
Bradly Jordan, Stormwater Coordinator
315 South Lowry Street
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-9742 ext. 2196
