The Town of Smyrna supports Governor Bill Lee's Executive Order No. 17, issued this morning, March 22, 2020. Executive Order No. 17 was issued to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by limiting social gatherings, dine-in service, and gym use; exposure at nursing and retirement homes; and providing flexibility for restaurants regarding the sale of alcohol.

"We support Governor Lee's Executive Order," shared Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed. "The safety and well-being of our citizens in Smyrna, Rutherford County, and throughout the state of Tennessee is our priority. We urge our citizens to adhere to this order, as well as to continue following the guidelines issued by the CDC for social distancing, hand-washing, hygiene/cleaning, and avoiding gatherings of 10 or more individuals. We are a resilient, vibrant, and strong community; I am confident that we will emerge from this pandemic stronger than ever."

The Town of Smyrna began to suspend events, modify protocol, and close non-essential facilities on March 14th. Those closures and modifications continue indefinitely for the safety and well-being of personnel and citizens alike.

Citizens that need to apply for new utilities services, apply for a transfer of service, or apply to disconnect service can do so by calling 615-355-5740. Citizens that need to pay their utilities may visit our drive-thru window or pay online, by phone, or by mail. Visit www.townofsmyrna.org to pay online; call 615-355-5705 to pay by phone; or mail your check to Town of Smyrna, 315 South Lowry Street, Smyrna, Tennessee, 37167.

Business license applications are available at our drive-thru window, located at 315 South Lowry Street. Please call 615-459-9742 extension 2506 with any questions you may have.

If a citizen needs to conduct business with our Planning, Codes, or Public Works Department, please call the following phone numbers, send an email, or visit our website www.townofsmyrna.org.

Planning - (615) 355-5706
Mindy.baggett@townofsmyrna.org

Codes - (615) 355-5704
Judy.hailey@townofsmyrna.org

Mapleview Cemetery - (615) 355-5782
Kathryn.smith@townofsmyrna.org

Public Works - (615) 459-9766
Susan.weber@townofsmyrna.org

Utilities - (615) 355-5742
Paula.stanley@townofsmyrna.org

For hardcopy applications, please email or fax to the appropriate address or fax number on the application. All applications can be mailed to 315 South Lowry Street, Smyrna, Tennessee, 37167. For all bond payments, please take checks to the Treasury Department's drive-thru. For any items requiring a signature, such as a plat, please call the Planning Department at 615-355-5706 for assistance.

The Town of Smyrna recognizes the worry, stress, and economic burden COVID-19 is placing on our citizens and we are working to mitigate this stress. We are suspending disconnecting of services, as well as late fees to our citizens that are behind on their utility payments.

Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center (SOAC) staff has developed unique opportunities to continue to engage families while the center is closed. Staff will offer programming on the SOAC Facebook page (@smyrnatnoutdooradventurecenter) at 11:00 a.m., March 24th - March 27th. Programming includes story time, animal education, a magic show, and Art with Adriana.

The Town's meetings that are judicial, require a vote, and are essential to conducting business will be held. Those meetings include Beer Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and Town Council (excluding Town Council Workshop). We encourage any citizen that does not have an item on the agenda to consider watching this meeting on our local channel 3, via Facebook (@townofsmyrnatn), or YouTube (search Town of Smyrna). Council Chambers has been rearranged to ensure proper social distancing of those in attendance.

An updated list of our suspended events, meetings, and closures is as follows:

Suspended Events:

Cedar Stone Park Ribbon Cutting

Citizens' Police Academy

Town of Smyrna Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Town of Smyrna Easter Brunch

Smyrna Fire and Police Department's Annual Family Safety Expo

Suspended Meetings:

Arts Commission

Charity Assistance Committee

Historic Zoning Committee

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Project Assistance Committee

Storm Water Advisory Committee

Town Council Workshop

Closures:

Smyrna Outdoor Activity Center, effective March 14th

Smyrna Event Center, effective March 14th

Smyrna Parks, effective March 14th

Smyrna Golf Course, effective March 16th

Smyrna Town Hall (closed to the public), effective March 20th

Town of Smyrna updates will continue to be sent to local media, shared on social media platforms, and added to the Town's website.