Smyrna public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council meeting on Dec 9, 2025 will approve a series of consent agenda contracts and agreements. Council members will discuss rezoning ordinances for parcels at 1205 and 1191 Rock Springs Road, changing from R‑3 to C‑4. Additional items include a park land donation, police policy revisions, a municipal code amendment on public comment, and appointments to the Zoning Appeals Board and the Linebaugh Library Board.

• Approval of Professional Design Services Agreement with Kimley‑Horn for improvements at Rotary Soccer Park
• Approval of contract with Mimecast for email security services
• Ordinance to rezone 1205 Rock Springs Road (≈0.72 acre) from R‑3 to C‑4
• Ordinance to rezone 1191 Rock Springs Road (≈0.71 acre) from R‑3 to C‑4
• Consideration of Smyrna Police Department policy revisions on court attendance, promotions, conduct, and discipline

The council approved the rezoning ordinance for 1205 Rock Springs Road from R‑3 to C‑4 with a 4‑0‑1 vote. It also approved a second rezoning for 1191 Rock Springs Road, accepted a land donation for a new public park, and authorized several contracts and policy updates. Board appointments for the Zoning Appeals Board and the Linebaugh Library Board were confirmed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Nov 13 and Nov 24 meetings (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda covering multiple contracts (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1205 Rock Springs Rd to C-4 (4-0-1)
• Approved rezoning of 1191 Rock Springs Rd to C-4 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of land donation for public park (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Vester Waldron FLP (5-0)
• Approved Smyrna Police Department policy revisions (5-0)
• Appointed Tyler Short to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)

• Rezoning of Tax Map 28J, Group A, Parcel 2.00 (James and Angela Schmidt) — approved
  1205 Rock Springs Road · 0.72 ac
• Rezoning of Tax Map 28J, Group A, Parcel 1.00 (Tracye Mayolo) — approved
  1191 Rock Springs Road · 0.71 ac

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests, including a proposal to change 1191 Rock Springs Road from R-3 to C-4 and a PRD amendment to a PUD for properties on Needham Drive and White Birch Avenue. Other items include site plans for Bailey Equipment, Hollingshead Industrial, and a Nissan gas station concept plan, as well as preliminary and final plats and an annexation request. The meeting also includes a mandatory referral for a land donation.

• Rezoning request: Tracye Mayolo for 1191 Rock Springs Road from R-3 to C-4
• PRD amendment to PUD for Vintage Harbor Brook Owner, LLC et al. at 5000 Needham Drive, 4000 White Birch Avenue, and Needham Drive
• Preliminary plat for Greystone Phase 3B on Long Drive by Meritage Homes
• Site plan for Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics on Tridon Drive by Caravan Ventures, LLC
• Concept plan for Nissan gas station at 561 Nissan Drive by Malak Ishak

The commission approved the rezoning request for 1191 Rock Springs Road, changing it from R‑3 to C‑4 with a 7‑0 vote. Several other items, including two annexation/rezoning requests and a site plan, were deferred to the January meeting, also by 7‑0 votes. The November 6 minutes were approved unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved November 6 minutes (6-0)
• Deferred Sonny Patel annexation and PID zoning request to January meeting (7-0)
• Deferred Highgate HH Development rezoning request to January meeting (7-0)
• Deferred Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics site plan to January meeting (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1191 Rock Springs Road from R-3 to C-4 (7-0)
• Deferred Vintage Harbor Brook PRD amendment to PUD to January meeting (7-0)

• Sonny Patel Annexation & PID Zoning — deferred
  8216 Florence Road · 3.54 ac
• Highgate HH Development Rezoning — deferred
  Blair Road / Portico Place · 2.26 ac
• Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics Site Plan
  3540 Almaville Road

General

The Municipal Industrial Development Board will meet to appoint a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer. The board will also review minutes from the November 25, 2024, regular meeting.

• Appointment of Chairman
• Appointment of Vice-Chairman
• Appointment of Secretary/Treasurer

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will vote on several contracts and agreements, including design services for Rotary Soccer Park and email security services. It will consider ordinances for annexation and rezoning of parcels on Mona Road and Rock Springs Road, as well as revisions to police department policies. The council will also appoint members to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Linebaugh Library Board.

• Ordinance to annex and create a PUD zoning district for 225.25 acres on Mona Road east of I-840 (Tax Map 11, Parcel 5.00).
• Ordinance to rezone 0.72 acre at 1205 Rock Springs Road from R‑3 to C‑4 (Tax Map 28J, Group A, Parcel 2.00).
• Approval of a Professional Design Services Agreement with Kimley‑Horn for improvements at the Rotary Soccer Park.
• Consideration of Smyrna Police Department policy revisions on court attendance, promotions, conduct, and discipline.
• Appointment of one member to the Board of Zoning Appeals for an unexpired term ending in 2026.

The Smyrna Town Council met in a work session on November 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Council members H.G. Cole, Gerry Short, Jerome Dempsey, Racquel Peebles, Steve Sullivan, Vice‑Mayor Marc Adkins and Mayor Mary Esther Reed were present, along with staff, citizens and media. After discussion of various agenda items, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. without any recorded approvals, denials, or other formal actions.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Smyrna Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve minutes from October 2025 and consider a setback variance request for a property on Loudwater Court. The public comment period is reserved for pre-registered speakers.

• Approval of October 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Setback Variance for Regent Homes (6305-6313 Loudwater Court)

Charity Assistance Fund Board

The board will review the current fund balance and hear presentations from several nonprofit organizations. The meeting includes a discussion and vote regarding the allocation of funds to these nonprofits.

• Presentations by Community Servants, Great Mercy Outreach Ministry, and Read to Succeed, Inc.
• Presentations by Smyrna Junior Basketball League, Inc., Domestic Violence Program, and Boys & Girls Clubs
• Presentation by Possibility Place
• Vote related to funding nonprofits
• Review of Fund Balance

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Smyrna Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve October minutes, receive a recap of TRPA/NRPA conferences, and select recipients for the Kenneth "Coon" Victory Lifetime Service Award and the Young Leader Award. No major policy or budget decisions are on the agenda.

• Select the Kenneth "Coon" Victory Lifetime Service Award Winner and the Young Leader Award Winner
• TRPA and NRPA Conference Recap discussion
• Approval of October 2025 Parks Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
• Director's Report and Athletic Committee Meeting Minutes from November 2025

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will review and vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple service contracts, such as sewer monitoring, water treatment, and a police camera system. Public hearings will consider annexation and zoning changes for parcels on Lee Road, Almaville Road, and other locations. New business includes planning commission reports, a land donation for a fire station and park, and appointments to several boards.

• Approve $60,000 contract renewal with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (FY '26).
• Approve a three‑year contract with Flock Group Inc. for police department flock cameras.
• Public hearing on annexation and R‑3 zoning of 21.7 acres at 5198 Lee Road.
• Public hearing on rezoning of 0.91 acre west of Almaville Road from PID to C‑2.
• Consider acceptance of two land tracts donated by Drapac for a fire station and a public park.

The Smyrna Town Council approved the October meeting minutes and a large consent agenda covering contracts for sewer monitoring, water treatment, health services, courtroom recording, website ADA compliance, cybersecurity grant, highway safety, police cameras, and various infrastructure projects. It also approved a plan of services resolution, annexed and rezoned a 21.7‑acre parcel on Lee Road, rezoned a 0.91‑acre parcel west of Almaville Road, deferred a 225.25‑acre annexation on Mona Road, denied a 0.28‑acre rezoning request, and approved a 0.72‑acre rezoning with one abstention.

• Approved October meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda contracts for sewer monitoring, sewer model, lift‑station design, water‑treatment carbon, health‑center services, courtroom recording, website ADA tool, cybersecurity grant, THSO $60,000 contract, police flock cameras, foundation repair, painting, bridge repair, engineering services, and comprehensive‑plan update (7-0)
• Approved Resolution for Plan of Services (Resolution #25-26) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance annexing and R‑3 zoning of 21.7 acres at 5198 Lee Road (Ordinance #25-32) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance rezoning 0.91 acre to C‑2 west of Almaville Road (Ordinance #25-33) (7-0)
• Deferred Ordinance for annexation and PUD zoning of 225.25 acres on Mona Road (Ordinance #26-2) (7-0)
• Denied Ordinance rezoning 0.28 acre from R‑3 to C‑4 (Ordinance #25-34) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance rezoning 0.72 acre to C‑4 at 1205 Rock Springs Road (Ordinance #25-35) (6-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several annexation and zoning requests, including Hamilton Development's request for annexation and I-3 and R-1 zoning on Hickory Grove Road/S. Lamar Road, and Sonny Patel's annexation and PID zoning request at 8216 Florence Road. The commission will also review rezoning applications for multiple properties, preliminary and final subdivision plats, and site plans. Public comment and a bond review report are scheduled before the meeting adjourns.

• Annexation & I-3 & R-1 zoning request: Hamilton Development, LLC – Hickory Grove Road / S. Lamar Road
• Annexation & PID zoning request: Sonny Patel – 8216 Florence Road
• Rezoning R-3 to C-4: Arsany Ghobrial – 519 Noel Lane
• Rezoning C-2 to add H-2 Overlay: Highgate HH Development – Blair Road / Portico Place
• Preliminary plat: Gambill Oaks Subdivision – Gambill Lane at Elway Court (Owner: Odessa Louise Settles; Developer: Hensley Civil, LLC)

The commission approved the minutes of the October meetings by a 7‑0 vote. It approved the annexation and planned unit development (PUD) zoning request for 452 Properties LLC with a 6‑1 vote. It deferred the annexation and PID zoning request for Sonny Patel (7‑0) and approved the rezoning of 519 Noel Lane from R‑3 to C‑4 (5‑2).

• Approved October 2 and October 30 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 452 Properties LLC annexation & PUD zoning (6-1)
• Deferred Sonny Patel annexation & PID zoning request (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 519 Noel Lane R-3 to C-4 (5-2)
• Deferred Highgate HH Development H-2 overlay rezoning (vote tally not fully recorded)
• Hamilton Development LLC annexation & I-3/R-1 zoning request withdrawn by developer
• Plan of Services for Hamilton Development LLC withdrawn by developer prior to meeting

• Plan of Services for Sonny Patel
  8216 Florence Road
• 452 Properties, LLC - Annexation & PUD Zoning
  Mona Road & I-840 · 225.25 ac

Sister City Committee

The Smyrna Sister City Committee will meet to approve October meeting minutes and review a financial statement. Unfinished business includes evaluating the application process, a fundraising update, and discussing approved purchases. New business covers a 501(c) tax write-off for sponsors, a GoDaddy website invoice, and a bylaw amendment recommendation from a subcommittee. Public comment is available for those who sign up 24 hours in advance.

• Review of October 2025 financial statement
• Discussion of fundraising update and approved purchases
• Proposed 501(c) IRS tax write-off for sponsors
• Invoice for GoDaddy website
• Bylaw amendment recommendation from the Sister City Subcommittee

Beer Board

The Smyrna Beer Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding an on-premise permit application for Maiz Soul, LLC. The board will also review minutes from the October 13, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing: On-premise permit application for Maiz Soul, LLC (dba Maiz Soul by Tia Yaya) at 15 N Lowry Street

The board approved the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It denied the on‑premise permit for Maiz Soul, LLC dba Maiz Soul by Tia Yaya (15 N Lowry Street) by a 5‑0 vote because the owners did not appear at either hearing. The next meeting was scheduled for December 1, 2025, and the board adjourned at 5:11 p.m. by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Denied Maiz Soul on‑premise permit (5-0)
• Scheduled December 1, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

• Maiz Soul, LLC dba Maiz Soul by Tia Yaya - On-Premise permit application — denied
  15 N Lowry Street, Smyrna

General

The Town Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting to discuss several regulatory updates. The body will review ordinances regarding landscaping, commercial storage, and temporary retail uses.

• Tree Ordinance and landscaping requirements
• Self-storage buildings in commercial districts
• Temporary retail uses including mobile food vendors, outdoor sales, yard sales, and fireworks
• Watershed zoning and buffers
• Accessory apartments in R-4 districts

The council and planning commission discussed several agenda items, including the Tree Ordinance/Landscaping Requirements, self‑storage buildings in commercial districts, temporary retail uses, watershed zoning & buffers, and accessory apartments in R‑4 districts. Each item was tabled until the next meeting due to lack of time for discussion. No other business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 4:51 p.m.

• Tabled Tree Ordinance/Landscaping Requirements
• Tabled Self‑Storage Buildings in Commercial Districts
• Tabled Temporary Retail Uses (mobile food vendors, outdoor sales, yard sales, fireworks)
• Tabled Watershed Zoning & Buffers
• Tabled Accessory Apartments in R‑4 Districts

• Tree Ordinance/Landscaping Requirements
• Self-Storage Buildings in Commercial Districts
• Temporary Retail Uses - Mobile Food Vendors — tabled
• Temporary Outdoor Sales of Food or Retail Merchandise
• Yard Sales
• Fireworks
• Watershed Zoning & Buffers — tabled
• Accessory Apartments in R-4 Districts — tabled

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will vote on multiple contracts, including a $60,000 renewal with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. The meeting also includes approvals for sewer monitoring, water treatment, police cameras, and several zoning and annexation ordinances. Additional items are appointments to local boards and adoption of branding guidelines.

• Renewal of Tennessee Highway Safety Office contract for FY '26 ($60,000)
• Three‑year contract with Flock Group Inc. for police department cameras
• Contract with Calgon Carbon for Powder Activated Carbon for the Water Treatment Plant
• Ordinance to annex and zone 225.25 acres on Mona Road east of I‑840
• Ordinance to amend municipal code for Modified Public Transportation Vehicles

The Town Council met on October 30, 2025. Utilities Director Michael Strange announced an emergency purchase of HVAC equipment costing $20,453 due to failed controllers. No vote or formal approval was recorded; the upgrade will be addressed in the FY27 budget.

General

The Smyrna Town Council will hold a special-called meeting to discuss a presentation by the Tennessee Comptroller regarding the Property Assessor's Office. The meeting will include a public comment period for residents who have signed up in advance.

• Public comment period for residents
• Discussion of Tennessee Comptroller presentation on Property Assessor's Office

The Town Council held a special‑called meeting on Oct. 22, 2025. Members discussed the Tennessee Comptroller’s presentation about the Property Assessor’s Office and its possible impact on residents. No motions were made, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider extending the practice lease for Smyrna Elementary School. The meeting also includes a kickoff presentation for the Parks Master Plan by a Kimley‑Horn representative and a review of the Parks Mission Statement. Minutes from the September and August meetings will be approved or corrected, and standard reports and public comments will be heard.

• Vote to extend Smyrna Elementary School practice lease term
• Parks Master Plan kickoff presentation by Kimley‑Horn
• Review of Parks Mission Statement
• Approval or correction of September and August meeting minutes

Storm Water Advisory Committee

The Storm Water Advisory Committee will discuss inquiries received about the storm water utility and present a progress report on its activities. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as citizen comments, minutes approval, and old/new business items.

• Discuss Storm Water Utility inquiries to date
• Presentation of Progress Report
• Consent/Correction agenda items (vacant account list, adjustment applications, credit applications)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Smyrna Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on October 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Town Hall. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting, and a new business item: a special exception request for two properties located at 605 General Barksdale Drive and 219 Tarrytown Drive. The board will review these applications and decide whether to grant the exceptions.

• Special exception application – Sharon Hayden, 605 General Barksdale Drive
• Special exception application – Kenneth Klyver, 219 Tarrytown Drive
• Approval or correction of minutes from the June 17, 2025 regular meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a special exception for Sharon Hayden to operate a hair salon at 605 General Barksdale Drive. A second special exception was approved for Kenneth & Reyna Klyver to build an accessory dwelling unit at 219 Tarrytown Drive with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved special exception for hair salon at 605 General Barksdale Dr (motion approved)
• Approved special exception for accessory dwelling unit at 219 Tarrytown Dr (4-0)

Charity Assistance Fund Board

The board will approve or correct the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting, review the current fund balance, and discuss applications for funding. Public comment is limited to pre‑registered citizens. The meeting concludes with staff comments and adjournment.

• Approval or correction of minutes from July 10, 2025 regular meeting
• Review of the fund balance
• Review and discussion of applications for funding

General

The Town Council will meet for a special-called session to review the results of an Employee Engagement Survey conducted through Energage. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation and review of Energage Employee Engagement Survey results

The council met on October 15, 2025, to hear a presentation on the recent Employee Engagement Survey from the Town Manager and HR Director. A brief update on the SeeClickFix platform and the My Smyrna app was also provided. No motions were made, no votes were taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for fire department radios, a $41,000 tourism grant, and a corridor study. A public hearing will address amendments to the zoning ordinance that change minimum building setbacks for detached accessory structures. The council will also review annexation and rezoning proposals for parcels at 101 McNairy Lane and 5198 Lee Road, and adopt new police department policies on drones, uniforms, and handling the mentally ill.

• Approval of a $41,000 contract with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development's Tourism Enhancement Grant
• Approval of an agreement with Motorola Solutions for purchase of radios and communications equipment for the Fire Department
• Public hearing on amending the Smyrna Municipal Zoning Ordinance to change minimum building setbacks for detached accessory structures
• Consideration of annexation and C-2 zoning of 1.27 acres at 101 McNairy Lane (Tax Map 55C, Group B, Parcel 30.00)
• Adoption of new Smyrna Police Department policies on unmanned aircraft systems (drones), appearance/uniform/equipment, and procedures for handling the mentally ill

Beer Board

The Smyrna Beer Board will meet to consider permit applications for two businesses on N Lowry Street. The board will also review minutes from the September 9, 2025, meeting.

• Off-Premise permit application for On Top, LLC dba Smyrna Tobacco & Vape at 232 N Lowry Street
• On-Premise permit application for Maiz Soul, LLC dba Maiz Soul by Tia Yaya at 15 N Lowry Street

The Beer Board approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It unanimously approved an off‑premise permit for On Top, LLC (232 N Lowry Street). The board deferred the on‑premise permit for Maiz Soul, LLC (15 N Lowry Street) to the November 3 meeting, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:18 p.m.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved off‑premise permit for On Top, LLC at 232 N Lowry St (unanimous)
• Deferred on‑premise permit for Maiz Soul, LLC at 15 N Lowry St to Nov 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sister City Committee

The Smyrna Sister City Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from August, review August and September financial statements, and discuss communications with the sister city Zama. Unfinished business includes newsletter updates, and new business covers fundraising opportunities.

• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025 regular meeting
• Review of August and September financial statement
• Update on Zama communications
• Newsletter updates under unfinished business
• Discussion of fundraising opportunities

Historic Zoning Commission

The Smyrna Historic Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 6, 2025. The main item of new business is a discussion regarding Beane Brothers BBQ located at 114 Front Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 25 regular meeting, citizen comments, and staff comments.

• Beane Brothers BBQ at 114 Front Street under new business

Planning Commission

The Smyrna Municipal Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on plans of services for three developers and consider annexation and zoning requests for each site. New business includes a rezoning request for Unico TN, LLC on Almaville Road, several preliminary and final plat submissions, and multiple site‑plan proposals. The meeting also features a bond review report and routine agenda items such as citizen comments and minutes approval.

• Plan of Services for Catalyst Design Group – 7025 Del Thomas Road
• Annexation & PRD Zoning request for Catalyst Design Group – 7025 Del Thomas Road
• Rezoning PID to C‑2 for Unico TN, LLC – Almaville Road
• Preliminary plat for Briley Downs – Rocky Fork Almaville Road / Briley Road (Dreamfinders Homes)
• Site plan for McDonald’s – 216 Lee Victory Parkway

The commission voted 6‑0 to recommend denial of Armias Development Group’s annexation and C‑2 zoning request. It also voted 6‑0 to recommend approval of CLQ Land’s annexation and R‑3 zoning, and 6‑0 to recommend approval of Unico TN’s rezoning to C‑2. Preliminary plats for Briley Downs and Greystone Phase 3A were approved (5‑0‑1 and 6‑0 respectively). The September 4, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously (6‑0).

• Recommend denial of Armias Development Group annexation & C‑2 zoning (6‑0)
• Recommend approval of CLQ Land annexation & R‑3 zoning (6‑0)
• Recommend approval of Unico TN rezoning PID to C‑2 (6‑0)
• Approve preliminary plat for Briley Downs (5‑0‑1, 1 abstain)
• Approve preliminary plat for Greystone Phase 3A (6‑0)
• Approve September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)

General

The Town Council will hold a discussion on the proposed annexation and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning of a 225.25-acre property on Mona Road, east of I-840, requested by 452 Properties, LLC. The agenda also includes public comment and other routine items.

• Discussion of annexation and PUD zoning for property on Tax Map 11, Parcel 5.00 (Mona Road) – 225.25 acres, requested by 452 Properties, LLC

The council held a discussion on the annexation and planned unit development (PUD) zoning, including utility agreements, for a 225.25‑acre parcel on Mona Road east of I‑840 requested by 452 Properties, LLC. No vote or formal decision was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will vote on authorizing the mayor to sign several agreements, including a $41,000 Tourism Enhancement Grant with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Other items include contracts for fire radios, sidewalk projects, a corridor study, and updates to zoning and police policies. Public comment will be limited to pre‑registered speakers.

• Approve $41,000 grant contract with Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development
• Approve agreement with Motorola Solutions for fire department radios and software
• Approve amendments with Kimley‑Horn for sidewalk right‑of‑way and design work
• Approve contract with Barge Solutions for Industrial Boulevard corridor study
• Consider ordinance changes to zoning setbacks and addition of Tourist Home use

The Town Council accepted the appearance of the town's new logo. Council directed that the proposed usage guidelines be added to the October 2025 workshop for discussion and possible adoption at the November 2025 regular meeting. No vote tally was recorded for these actions.

• Accepted logo appearance (no vote recorded)
• Directed logo usage guidelines be added to October 2025 workshop for potential adoption

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review the lease for Smyrna Elementary School practice fields. It will hear an Aquatics Presentation by Claire Settle. A participation exercise will be conducted to identify needs for the parks system's five-year master plan. Additional items include the Director's Report and a communications discussion.

• Discussion of Smyrna Elementary School practice fields lease
• Aquatics Presentation – Claire Settle
• Participation Exercise – Identity Parks System's Needs (Five-Year Master Plan)
• Director's Report
• Communications round‑table discussion

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation involving three cases: Town of Smyrna v. Keller, Woldetensac v. Town of Smyrna, and Warren v. Town of Smyrna. No other business is scheduled.

• Discussion of Town of Smyrna v. Keller
• Discussion of Woldetensac v. Town of Smyrna
• Discussion of Warren v. Town of Smyrna

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will consider a consent agenda of routine contracts and hold public hearings on two large annexation and rezoning requests. The body will also review new police policies and planning commission recommendations.

• Contract with Sessions Paving for Sam Ridley Parkway intersection
• Public hearing on annexation and zoning for 178.6 acres south of SR 266
• Public hearing on annexation and zoning for 67.68 acres along Rocky Fork Almaville Road
• Public hearing on rezoning 3 acres on Sam Ridley Parkway to PUD
• Consideration of new police department policies on drones and mental health

The council unanimously approved a series of consent‑agenda contracts and agreements (7‑0). It also approved the Plan of Services for parcels on Tax Maps 20 and 26 by a 7‑0 vote. The council adopted an annexation and C‑2/I‑1 zoning ordinance for 178.6 acres (Ordinance #25‑21) with a 6‑1 vote and approved related resolutions and additional zoning amendments with recorded vote totals.

• Approved all remaining Consent Agenda items (including contracts with Sessions Paving, Energy Land & Infrastructure, Civil & Environmental Consultants, etc.) – vote 7‑0
• Approved Consent Agenda Item “c” – vote 7‑0
• Approved Plan of Services for parcels on Tax Maps 20 and 26 – vote 7‑0
• Approved annexation and C‑2/I‑1 zoning ordinance for 178.6 acres (Ordinance #25‑21) – vote 6‑1
• Approved Resolution in Memorandum of Ordinance #25‑21 for same annexation – vote 7‑0
• Approved amendment of PRD and rezoning of 0.31 acre (Ordinance #25‑26) – vote 5‑1‑1
• Approved rezoning to PUD and amendment of existing PUD for 40.94 acres (Ordinance #25‑27) – vote 5‑2

Beer Board

The Beer Board will hold public hearings on two permit applications: an on-premise beer permit for Mr. Brews Tap House at 427 Sam Ridley Pkwy West, and a special event permit for Depot Days in the Depot District. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for on-premise beer permit: M2T2 Brews 2, LLC dba Mr. Brews Tap House, 427 Sam Ridley Pkwy West
• Public hearing for special event permit: Smyrna Independent Merchants Association dba Depot Days, Depot District
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2025 Beer Board meeting
• Citizen comments and open floor for new business

The Beer Board approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved an on‑premise permit for M2T2 Brews 2, LLC and a special event permit for Depot Days, each by a 4‑0 vote. The board set the next meeting for October 13, 2025 and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved on-premise permit for M2T2 Brews 2, LLC (4-0)
• Approved special event permit for Depot Days (4-0)
• Set next meeting date: Monday, October 13, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a subdivision regulations amendment and a plan of services for 452 Properties, LLC. It will review old business items including annexation and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning for 452 Properties on Mona Road & I-840, and annexation with C-2 and I-1 zoning for Hamilton Development on West Jefferson Pike & Hickory Grove Road. New business includes a site plan for Blakeney Commons, Lot 2 on Rocky Fork Almaville Road / Morton Lane. The meeting also includes a bond review report and staff comments.

• Subdivision Regulations Amendment for Section 7-101.2 and addition of Appendix A
• Plan of Services for 452 Properties, LLC
• Annexation & PUD zoning request for 452 Properties, LLC (Mona Road & I-840)
• Annexation & C-2 & I-1 zoning request for Hamilton Development, LLC (West Jefferson Pike & Hickory Grove Road)
• Site plan review for Blakeney Commons, Lot 2 (Rocky Fork Almaville Road / Morton Lane)

The commission approved the amended minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. It then recommended approval of the 452 Properties LLC annexation and PUD zoning request, also by a 7‑0 vote. A similar recommendation for Hamilton Development’s annexation and C‑2/I‑1 zoning was approved 7‑0. Finally, the Hidden Springs Phase 1 final plat was approved with affirmative comments by a 6‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes as amended (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 452 Properties LLC annexation and PUD zoning (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Hamilton Development annexation and C-2/I-1 zoning (7-0)
• Approved Hidden Springs Phase 1 final plat with comments (6-0-1, 1 abstention)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss several zoning changes, annexations, and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes presentations from the Police Department and the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County, Inc.

• Annexation and C-2 and I-1 zoning of 178.6 acres requested by Hamilton Development, LLC
• Contract with Sessions Paving Company for Sam Ridley Parkway (SR-266) and Old Nashville Highway intersection
• Rezoning of 40.94 acres to PUD on Sam Ridley Parkway West and Motlow College Boulevard
• New police policies regarding drones, uniforms, and handling the mentally ill
• Agreement with Kimley-Horn to update the five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2025, with one new business item: a matter involving Rooster Beane at 114 Front Street. The agenda also includes citizen comments, approval of minutes from July 28, and staff comments.

• New Business: Rooster Beane at 114 Front Street

The commission approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved Rooster Beane’s request to repaint the building to "Macadamia" and install a wooden split‑rail fence at 114 Front Street, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Rooster Beane paint and fence request at 114 Front Street (6-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review a land use agreement for Smyrna Elementary School. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Director of Golf regarding the Smyrna Golf Course and an update on the Parks Master Plan.

• Smyrna Elementary School Land Use Agreement
• Smyrna Golf Course presentation by Director of Golf Scott Merritt
• Parks Master Plan and improvements project update

Town Council

The Smyrna Town Council will consider a series of public‑hearing items, including an ordinance to annex and zone 178.6 acres south of W. Jefferson Pike/SR 266. Additional hearings address rezoning of parcels on Rock Springs Road, Tridon Drive/Safari Drive, and amendments to development plans on Gambill Lane. The council will also vote on a consent agenda authorizing multiple contracts, such as a financial advisory agreement with Davenport & Company LLC and a milling and resurfacing contract with Wiregrass Construction and Vulcan Materials. The meeting includes routine items such as public comment, approval of minutes, and awards.

• Approval of engagement agreement with Davenport & Company LLC for financial advisory services (consent agenda)
• Approval of contract with Wiregrass Construction (primary) and Vulcan Materials (secondary) for milling and resurfacing (consent agenda)
• Public hearing on ordinance to annex and zone 178.6 acres south of W. Jefferson Pike/SR 266, requested by Hamilton Development, LLC for Hollingshead Land, LLC
• Public hearing on rezoning of 1.63‑acre parcel at 1170 Rock Springs Road from PCD to C‑2, requested by MDT Construction
• Public hearing on amendment of the approved PRD for Gambill Oaks on Gambill Lane, requested by Delta Civil Engineering, PLLC for Viking Companies

General

The Smyrna Sister City Committee will consider the July 2025 financial statement. The meeting also includes approval of July 15 minutes, a report from Zama Communications, and updates on unfinished business such as the Zama trip recap and travel expenses. Public comment is available for pre‑registered citizens.

• Approval or correction of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of July 2025 financial statement
• Report from Zama Communications
• Unfinished business: Zama trip recap and remaining travel expenses
• Public comment for pre‑registered citizens

Beer Board

The Smyrna Beer Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a permit application. The board will also review minutes from the July 7, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing: on premise permit application for Giorgio's Pizza, LLC at 901 Rock Springs Road, Suite 145

The Beer Board approved the minutes from its July 7, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It then approved an on‑premise permit for Giorgio’s Pizza, LLC at 901 Rock Springs Road, Suite 145, also by a 3‑0 vote. The Board set the next meeting for Monday, September 8, 2025, and adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved on‑premise permit for Giorgio’s Pizza, LLC (3-0)
• Set next meeting for Sep 8, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Smyrna Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests, including changes from R-3 to PRD and from C-2 to PUD for new development sites. It will also review sketch, preliminary, final plats and site plans for projects such as Hidden Hills, Greystone Phase 1D, and Bulldog Drive Subdivision. Additional agenda items include a subdivision regulations amendment, mandatory water‑line referral, and the August bond review report.

• Rezoning R-3 to PRD for Rocky Fork Almaville & Briley Road (Gamble Design Collaborative)
• Rezoning C-2 to PUD for Sewart's Landing at 2001 Motlow College Blvd. & Sam Ridley Pkwy
• Sketch Plat for Hidden Hills, Section 7 west of Tamland Drive, Burgundy Drive, & Bonifay Drive (OpenLand Communities)
• Preliminary Plat for Greystone, Phase 1D on Winnager Way (Meritage Homes)
• Subdivision Regulations Amendment: Section 7-101.2 and addition of Appendix A

The commission approved the July 1 and July 31 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It voted 7‑0 to table the 452 Properties annexation and PUD zoning request until September. It then voted 6‑0‑1 to recommend approval of the Gamble Design Collaborative rezoning from R‑3 to PRD.

• Approved July meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled 452 Properties annexation and PUD zoning request to September (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Gamble Design rezoning from R-3 to PRD (6-0-1, Vice‑Mayor abstained)

General

The Town Council and Municipal Planning Commission are holding a joint workshop to discuss several land-use and zoning topics. The session focuses on updating ordinances and requirements for specific building types and districts.

• Tree Ordinance and landscaping requirements
• Self-storage buildings in commercial districts
• Temporary retail uses
• Tourist homes in C-4 districts
• Detached accessory structures

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss and potentially approve numerous contracts for services including financial advisory, safety footwear, park improvements, road resurfacing, and security. Second readings will be held on ordinances to annex and rezone a 178.6-acre tract south of W. Jefferson Pike and a 70.06-acre tract on W. Jefferson Pike and Hickory Grove Road, both requested by Hollingshead Land, LLC. Other second readings include amendments to the Gambill Oaks PRD and rezonings at 1170 Rock Springs Road and the corner of Tridon and Safari Drive. The council will also consider an ordinance regulating door-to-door solicitation and transient vendor permits.

• Annexation and C-2/I-1 zoning of 178.6 acres south of W. Jefferson Pike (items 19-20)
• Annexation and I-3/C-2 zoning of 70.06 acres on W. Jefferson Pike and Hickory Grove Road (items 22-23)
• Second reading of ordinance adding Chapter 6 on door-to-door solicitation and amending transient vendor permits (item 15)
• Approval of design services contract with Thomas and Hutton for Lee Victory Recreation Park softball concession and restroom improvements
• Approval of milling and resurfacing contract with Wiregrass Construction (primary) and Vulcan Materials (secondary)

Historic Zoning Commission

The Historic Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June 23 meeting and discuss Old Business regarding the Rooster Beane project at 114 Front Street.

• Approval or correction of June 23, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of Rooster Beane project at 114 Front Street