Smyrna, TN

Beer Board

The Smyrna Beer Board meets October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers to hold public hearings on three alcohol permit matters. Two are new off-premise and on-premise applications, and one is an old-business hearing for an existing off-premise permit holder. The board will also approve minutes from its September 14, 2026 meeting and set the date for its November 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing: Gils Food Mart, LLC, 100 Gils Street (Eva Abdelnore, Owner) — off-premise permit holder, old business
• Public hearing: SMF, LLC dba Sprouts Faremers Market #577, 2015 Pilot Place (Nicholas Alonso, Manager) — off-premise application
• Public hearing: S&S TN Smyrna, LLC dba Scissors & Scotch of Smyrna, 111 Allan Sewart Way, Ste. 2 (Kevin Pataluna, Owner) — on-premise permit application
• Approval or correction of minutes from the September 14, 2026 regular Beer Board meeting
• Set date for the November 2026 meeting

Sister City Committee

General

Town Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Storm Water Advisory Committee

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Town Council

General

Beer Board

Sister City Committee

Planning Commission

Town Council

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Town Council

Planning Commission

Beer Board

Town Council

Beer Board

Town Council

Planning Commission

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Beer Board

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Smyrna Municipal Planning Commission meets October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Smyrna Town Hall. The agenda includes old-business site plans, new final plats and site plans, and proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations that would change submittal deadlines for site plans, sketch plats, preliminary plats, and final plats. The Commission will also receive an October Bond Review Report and hear citizen comments from pre-registered speakers.

• Final plat: Briley Downs, Section 2, Phase 1 at Biscayne Place & Timothy Lane (Southcoast DFH Nashville, LLC)
• Final plat: Briley Downs, Section 2, Phase 2 at Ledger Road & Yellowstone Street (Southcoast DFH Nashville, LLC)
• Final plat: Hidden Springs, Phase 3 at 6304 Lee Road (DFC Hidden Springs III, LLC / David Weekley Homes)
• Site plans: Reverie at Music City Amenity Center on Yellowstone Street; Rocketship Smyrna, Phase II at 105 Threet Industrial Road; Front Street Sign Company at 102 Wright Street; Mayfield Baptist Church Addition at 271 Mayfield Drive; PNC Bank at 600 W. Sam Ridley Parkway; Sewart's Landing, Phase 1.5 Revision at Pilot Place / Squadron Street
• Ordinance amendments: Zoning Ordinance Article III, Section 3.120 and Subdivision Regulations Article 3, Sections 3-103, 3-104, and 3-105, changing submittal deadlines

General

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss and consider several items, including consent agenda approvals for roadway sweeping and digital forensics services, amendments to a police procedure, and multiple rezoning and planned unit development (PUD) ordinance changes. The agenda also includes authorizing an online surplus auction and appointing a board member. Public comment is scheduled.

• Agreement with Sweeping Corp of America for roadway sweeping
• Agreement with Magnet Forensics for GrayKey services
• Amendment to Police SOP 2-41 (Handcuffs)
• PUD amendment at 729 Rock Springs Road (23 acres, Licia Burkett)
• Rezoning from C-4 to C-2 at 13058-13106 Old Nashville Highway (Paw Paw Springs Enterprises, J & M Equity)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Smyrna Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider three property-related requests: a special exception, a setback variance, and a sign variance. The board will also approve minutes from its July 16, 2026 meeting and take citizen comments.

• Special Exception request by Edwin E. Mendoza for 1443 Rock Springs Road
• Setback Variance request by Joel Womble for 124 Young Drive
• Sign Variance request by SEK Smyrna, LLC for 216 Lee Victory Parkway
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026 regular meeting

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Smyrna Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on completed and ongoing park projects, including paving, fencing, and security cameras at Lee Victory Recreation Park, and the Hilltop-Rosenwald Park Pavilion roof. They will also discuss new business such as the Top Gun Night Run recap and future exhibits at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center. The meeting includes a public comment period, approval of minutes, and reports from the director.

• Cedar Stone Park Phase 2A: bids open October 1st for grading and utilities
• Completed: paving, temporary fencing, security cameras at Lee Victory Recreation Park; Hilltop-Rosenwald Park Pavilion roof
• Sharp Springs Paving project update
• Rotary Soccer Park Design update
• Smyrna Golf Course Clubhouse Restroom Design and ADA compliance

Beer Board

The Smyrna Beer Board will conduct public hearings regarding two new alcohol license applications. One application is for off-premise sales at 101 Vape LLC, and the other is for on-premise sales at Rock N' Roll Sushi.

• Public hearing: 101 Vape LLC, 830 Nissan Dr. Ste. 120 (Off Premise)
• Public hearing: Rock N' Roll Sushi, 582 Sam Ridley Pkwy W (On Premise)

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda of routine contracts, public hearings on fee schedule and residential code amendments, and several rezoning and planned development ordinances. The council will also vote on a resolution to implement an Artificial Intelligence Policy for town employees and contractors.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Planning Department fees per state law
• Public hearing on amendment to Residential Code (Title 12, Chapter 6)
• Rezoning of 729 Rock Springs Road (23 acres) for PUD amendment
• Rezoning of three parcels on Old Nashville Highway from C-4 to C-2
• Resolution to adopt an Artificial Intelligence Policy for town use

Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet to discuss several rezoning requests and final plats. The agenda also includes reviews of site plans for Stonetrace Commons and Rocketship Smyrna, Phase II.

• Rezoning request for 13058, 13076, & 13106 Old Nashville Highway from C-4 to C-2
• Rezoning request for The Encore at Rocky Fork at Bankside Drive / Kedron Church Road
• PUD Amendment for 279 Rock Springs Road
• Final Plat for Mable Farms, Phase I, Section I on Rock Springs Road
• Site Plan for Rocketship Smyrna, Phase II at 105 Threet Industrial Road

Sister City Committee

The Smyrna Sister City Committee is holding a regular meeting with public comment, minutes approval, and a financial status update. The main business is discussing freshman orientation and graduation plans for the October council meeting, plus responding to parent inquiries about the program.

• Public comment period with 24-hour sign-up requirement
• Approval of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Financial status report
• Discussion of freshman orientation
• Discussion of graduation at October council meeting

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss and potentially approve a consent agenda of 11 contracts and agreements, including utility testing, radio maintenance, janitorial services, and a commuter bus service. The council will also consider a resolution to adopt an Artificial Intelligence Policy and two ordinances on second reading: one amending the fee schedule for the Planning Department and another amending the Residential Code.

• Agreement with Southern Cathodic Protection Company for annual testing of natural gas cathodic protection system
• Contract with Motorola for dispatch console service and maintenance
• Agreement with CSX Transportation for design of pedestrian crossing at Enon Springs Road (Lowry Street Phase 3)
• Contract with Regional Transportation Authority for commuter bus service between Nashville and Smyrna
• Resolution to implement an Artificial Intelligence Policy for town employees and contractors

Historic Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Smyrna Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving June's minutes and receiving the Director's report. The main item is a presentation by Director Scott Merritt on the golf course, covering operations, tournaments, and course improvements, followed by a course tour.

• Golf course presentation by Director Scott Merritt on operations, tournaments, and improvements
• Approval of June's Park Advisory Board meeting minutes
• Review of July Parks and Recreation Month video
• Director's report for August
• Athletic Committee meeting minutes from July

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including two rezonings, a franchise fee for TDS Telecom, and new Planning Department fees. The consent agenda includes routine contracts for services and equipment. The meeting also includes a wastewater treatment plant capacity update and a report on state shared and local sales tax.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2 acres at 10510 Old Nashville Highway from R-1 to C-2 (Woods Properties)
• Rezoning of 0.28 acre at 519 Noel Lane from R-3 to P-O-2 (Arsany Ghobrial)
• Resolution to assess franchise fees on 2% of TDS Telecom revenue
• Ordinance amending Fee Schedule for new Planning Department fees
• Consent agenda includes contracts for exhaust filters, storm water work, legal services, and pest control

The Town Council approved on second and final reading the rezoning of 2 acres at 10510 Old Nashville Highway from R-1 to C-2 (Ordinance #26-35), with no public comments. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a legal services contract for the Stewart Creek Gravity Sewer project, and passed resolutions on franchise fees and cybersecurity vendor confidentiality.

• Approved rezoning at 10510 Old Nashville Highway from R-1 to C-2 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items a-c, g-h (6-0)
• Approved Premier Fence handrail replacement agreement (6-0)
• Approved Rollins Excavating storm water/concrete agreement (6-0)
• Approved E. Evan Cope legal services contract for Stewart Creek Gravity Sewer (5-1)
• Denied rezoning at 519 Noel Lane from R-3 to P-O-2 (6-0)
• Approved TDS Telecom franchise fee resolution (6-0)
• Approved Planning Department fee schedule amendment on first reading (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 519 Noel Lane and a preliminary plat for Collins Grove. The body will also review seven final plats and four site plans, including the Smyrna Senior Citizens Center.

• Rezoning request for 519 Noel Lane from R-3 to P-O-2
• Preliminary plat for Collins Grove at 8673 Briley Road
• Final plat for Resubdivision of Lot 1, Team Chevrolet Subdivision at 600 Sam Ridley Drive
• Site plan for Smyrna Senior Citizens Center on Banstead Drive
• Site plan for Genesis at 1975 Almaville Road

Storm Water Advisory Committee

The Storm Water Advisory Committee will consider approval of the Town of Smyrna's annual report submittal to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), review a credit application from Mi Cancun Mexican Restaurant at 536 Enon Springs Rd E, and discuss stormwater utility inquiries. The meeting also includes citizen comments, approval of April 2026 minutes, and a consent agenda item for vacant/inactive accounts.

• Approval of Town of Smyrna's Annual Report Submittal to TDEC
• Credit application for Mi Cancun Mexican Restaurant at 536 Enon Springs Rd E
• Vacant/Inactive Account List (April 1 to June 30, 2026)
• Discussion of Storm Water Utility inquiries to date
• Presentation of Progress Report

Sister City Committee

The Sister City Committee will meet to discuss financial status and Zama Communications. The agenda includes standard procedural items and public comment.

• Discussion of Zama Communications
• Review of financial status

Beer Board

The Smyrna Beer Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several beer permit applications. The agenda includes public hearings for on-premise and off-premise permits. The board will also review minutes and set a date for the September meeting.

• City Barbeque: on-premise permit at 110 W Sam Ridley Parkway
• Kroger #555: off-premise permit at 500 Bulldog Drive
• Jonathan's Grille-Smyrna: on-premise permit at 160 W Sam Ridley Parkway

The Beer Board approved on-premise and off-premise permit applications for City Barbeque, Kroger #555, and Jonathan’s Grille-Smyrna, LLC. The board also approved the minutes from the June 1, 2026, meeting.

• Approved on-premise permit for City Barbeque at 110 W Sam Ridley Parkway (5-0)
• Approved off-premise permit for Kroger #555 at 500 Bulldog Drive (5-0)
• Approved on-premise permit for Jonathan’s Grille-Smyrna, LLC at 160 W Sam Ridley Parkway (5-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a Waste Water Treatment Plant capacity update and a National Wellness Month Proclamation. The body is considering several ordinances, including a residential code amendment and a rezoning request. Various service contracts and agreements are also proposed for approval.

• Rezoning of 2 acres at 10510 Old Nashville Highway from R-1 to C-2
• Ordinance to adopt new Planning Department fees
• Resolution to assess franchise fees on 2% of TDS Telecom revenue
• Contract with E. Evan Cope, PLLC for Stewart Creek Gravity Sewer property acquisitions
• Agreement with Premier Fence for handrail replacement on Rock Springs Road

The Town Council met in a work session on July 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss various agenda items. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

• Held a work session to discuss agenda items; no action taken.

General

The Smyrna Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss several policy topics. Items include a Plan of Services, data centers (including Public Chapter 1044), tree ordinance and landscaping requirements, and exterior building materials. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of data centers and Public Chapter 1044
• Review of tree ordinance and landscaping requirements
• Consideration of exterior building material standards
• Discussion of Plan of Services

The Smyrna Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint discussion-only meeting on July 30, 2026. They discussed the Plan of Services, data centers, Public Chapter 1044, the tree ordinance/landscaping, and exterior building materials. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and adjourned without objection.

• Discussed Plan of Services (no action)
• Discussed Data Centers (no action)
• Discussed Public Chapter 1044 (no action)
• Discussed Tree Ordinance/Landscaping (no action)
• Discussed Exterior Building Materials (no action)

Historic Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a special exception request. The primary item of business concerns the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority.

• Special Exception request for Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority at 278 Doug Warpoole Road

The Smyrna Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority at 278 Doug Warpoole Road to allow administrative office spaces for contract construction services within an A-1 zoning district. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2026 regular meeting. Both items were approved by 4-0 votes.

• Approved June 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved special exception for administrative office spaces for contract construction services at 278 Doug Warpoole Road (4-0)

• Special Exception - Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority
  278 Doug Warpoole Road

General

The Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial Fund Sub-Committee is meeting to review the fund's balance. The body will also discuss the authorization of event-related expenses.

• Review of Fund Balance
• Authorization of Event-Related expenses

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will hold public hearings and vote on land-use proposals that could alter development rules and service boundaries for nearby residents. Key items include annexing approximately 70 acres near W. Jefferson Pike for C-2 and I-1 zoning, plus rezoning multiple properties along Old Nashville Highway from residential or heavy commercial to general commercial districts. The council will also consider ordinance amendments regarding firearms in parks, mobile food vendors, detached accessory structures, and funding allocations for local non-profits.

• Public hearing on annexing 70.08 acres at 4657 and 4665 W. Jefferson Pike for C-2 and I-1 zoning, requested by Hollingshead Land, LLC
• Rezoning of 2 acres at 10510 Old Nashville Highway from R-1 to C-2, owned by Woods Properties
• Rezoning of approximately 3.99 acres on Old Nashville Highway near Enon Springs Road West from C-4 and R-2 to C-2 across seven parcels
• Public hearings on ordinance amendments regarding firearms in town parks, detached accessory structures, and mobile food vendors
• Consent agenda contracts including a record management system with FirstDue, monument signs along Lowry Street (SR-1), and time extensions for the Florence Road Sidewalks project through April 30, 2028

The Smyrna Town Council approved on second reading an ordinance to annex and zone 70.08 acres at 4657 and 4665 W. Jefferson Pike for Hollingshead Land, LLC, with a 5-1 vote. The council also approved three other ordinances on second reading, including changes to firearm possession in parks, detached accessory structures, and mobile food vendors. A rezoning request for properties on Old Nashville Highway was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved annexation and C-2/I-1 zoning for 70.08 acres at 4657/4665 W. Jefferson Pike (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance #26-31 amending firearm possession in town parks and hunting discharge rules (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #26-32 amending zoning for detached accessory structures (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #26-33 amending zoning for mobile food vendors (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #26-11 for Plan of Services on Tax Map 26, Parcels 31.00/32.00 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #26-12 in memorandum of Ordinance #26-34 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning 2 acres at 10510 Old Nashville Highway from R-1 to C-2 (5-0-1)
• Withdrawn: rezoning request for seven properties on Old Nashville Highway

• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding detached accessory structures — introduced
• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding mobile food vendors — introduced
• Plan of Services for Tax Map 26, Parcels 31.00 and 32.00 — introduced
  Tax Map 26, Parcels 31.00 and 32.00
• Annexation and Zoning of properties for Hollingshead Land, LLC — introduced
  4657 and 4665 W. Jefferson Pike · 70.08 ac
• Rezoning of property owned by Woods Properties — introduced
  10510 Old Nashville Highway · 2 ac
• Rezoning of multiple properties on Old Nashville Highway — introduced
  Old Nashville Highway northwest of Enon Springs Road, West · 3.99 ac

Charity Assistance Fund Board

The Charity Assistance Fund Board will meet to review the current fund balance and receive an update on funding from the Town. The board will also address the approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of Fund Balance
• Update on funding from the Town
• Approval of November 18, 2025, and April 9, 2026, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Smyrna Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, final plats, and site plans at its July 9 meeting. Notable items include rezoning of 10510 Old Nashville Highway from R-1 to C-2 and a large parcel on Old Nashville Highway northwest of Enon Springs Road from C-4 and R-2 to C-2. The commission will also review site plans for Stonetrace Commons, Reverie at Music City Amenity Center, and Rock Springs Business Park Phase II. A bond review report is also on the agenda.

• Rezoning of Woods Properties at 10510 Old Nashville Highway from R-1 to C-2
• Rezoning of multiple properties on Old Nashville Highway northwest of Enon Springs Road from C-4 & R-2 to C-2
• Final plat for Hollingshead Industrial at West Jefferson Pike & Hickory Grove Road
• Site plan for Reverie at Music City Amenity Center on Yellowstone Street
• Bond review report for July

The Smyrna Planning Commission approved the final plat for Hollingshead Industrial after an initial motion was denied, then approved with conditions requiring construction traffic to use the westernmost new roadway and signalization if Hickory Grove Road is used. The commission also recommended approval of a rezoning at 10510 Old Nashville Highway, recommended denial of another rezoning due to undersized lots, and deferred two site plans.

• Approved Hollingshead Industrial final plat with staff comments and traffic conditions (7-0)
• Recommended approval of R-1 to C-2 rezoning at 10510 Old Nashville Highway (7-0)
• Recommended denial of C-4 to C-2 & R-2 to C-2 rezoning on Old Nashville Highway (7-0)
• Deferred Stonetrace Commons site plan to August meeting (7-0)
• Deferred Reverie at Music City Amenity Center site plan indefinitely (6-0-1)
• Approved Rock Springs Business Park Phase II site plan (7-0)
• Approved Stonetrace Lot 5 site plan (7-0)
• Approved Resubdivision of Newberry Lot 2 and Newberry Phase 2 final plats (7-0)

• Stonetrace Commons
  Corner of Genie Lane & Old Nashville Highway
• Woods Properties
  10510 Old Nashville Highway
• Mitesh Patel et al / Navarro Properties, LLC
  Old Nashville Highway northwest of Enon Springs Road, West
• Hollingshead Industrial
  West Jefferson Pike & Hickory Grove Road
• Resubdivision of Newberry, Lot 2
  3545 Almaville Road
• Newberry, Phase 2
  Almaville Road and Melbec Drive
• Reverie at Music City Amenity Center
  Yellowstone Street
• Rock Springs Business Park, Phase II
  230-260 Imperial Boulevard

Sister City Committee

The committee will review financial status and communications regarding Zama. Members are also discussing logistics for an October 13th graduation ceremony and potential new students.

• Discussion of fundraising options
• Logistics for October 13th graduation ceremony
• Preparation of certificates for the ceremony
• Inquiry into potential new students

Beer Board

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council workshop will hear a presentation on the Industrial Drive Access Connection Evaluation Project and consider a consent agenda of 10 contracts and approvals, including a record management system and road projects. The main discussion items include second readings of ordinances on firearms in parks, detached accessory structures, mobile food vendors, and the annexation and rezoning of 70.08 acres at 4657 and 4665 W. Jefferson Pike. The council will also vote on funding for non-profit organizations and a plan of services for the annexed parcels.

• Second reading of ordinance amending firearm possession in parks and lawful hunting discharge (Title 20, Chapter 2 and Title 11, Chapter 6)
• Annexation and C-2 and I-1 zoning of 70.08 acres at 4657 and 4665 W. Jefferson Pike requested by Hollingshead Land, LLC
• Contract with FirstDue for a record management system
• Contract with Icon Custom Masonry for two monument signs on Lowry Street (SR-1)
• Second reading of ordinance amending zoning for mobile food vendors (Article IV, Section 4.030)

The Town Council met in a work session on June 25, 2026 at Town Hall, called to order at 5:18 p.m. by Mayor Mary Esther Reed. Council members H.G. Cole, Jerome Dempsey, Steve Sullivan, Racquel Peebles and Mayor Reed were present; Vice‑Mayor Marc Adkins and Council Member Gerry Short were absent. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

General

This special-called meeting includes public hearings on adopting the final revenue-neutral property tax rate for Fiscal Year '26-'27 and on an ordinance to approve year-end budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2026. The council will also consider authorizing a contract with the Greater Nashville Regional Council to model the roadway system and incorporate traffic from approved residential developments on the west side of I-24. Approval of minutes from the June 9 special-called meeting is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #26-27 to adopt final revenue-neutral property tax rate for FY '26-'27
• Public hearing on ordinance to approve year-end budget amendments for FY 2026
• Approval of contract with Greater Nashville Regional Council to model roadway system and traffic from approved residential developments on west side of I-24
• Approval of minutes from June 9 special-called meeting

• Final revenue-neutral property tax rate for Fiscal Year '26-'27
• Year-end budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2026
• Contract with Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) for roadway system modeling
  west side of I-24