Cell Tower and Wireless Facility Regulations
Summary
Commissioners discussed progress on new cell towers — one approved near police headquarters and a pending site near Smith Park — plus a larger county facility on Murray Lane, all aimed at fixing dead zones highlighted during last year's ice storm.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs for third-party engineering review of propagation studies will be covered by tower applicants.
Residents in coverage gap areas, including Stonehenge and the Governors Club area, who currently struggle with mobile service.
Property owners near proposed tower sites who may experience visual impacts.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Brentwood City Commission Agenda — October 12, 2026
Commissioners discussed progress on new cell towers — one approved near police headquarters and a pending site near Smith Park — plus a larger county facility on Murray Lane, all aimed at fixing dead zones highlighted during last year's ice storm.
Brentwood city leaders relax cell tower rules to improve phone service and eliminate local dead zones
Brentwood city leaders relax cell tower rules to improve phone service and eliminate local dead zones News Channel 5 Nashville
Brentwood City Commission Agenda — January 12, 2026
Brentwood is updating its 25-year-old cell tower ordinance to fix dropped calls and poor reception in areas hampered by hills and terrain. The new rules add a "Tier 4" option that permits taller towers in specific locations like government land and HOAs, provided companies prove the need and disguise the equipment.
City Commission Briefing — January 8, 2026
The city is updating its wireless service facility code to address significant cell coverage gaps in eastern and southeastern Brentwood by establishing a needs-based tier for taller monopoles.
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