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## Recent meetings (19)

- [2026-11-12 — Springfield Beer Board set to meet Nov 12 — here's what could come up](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/3dad1a66-fdbd-4a60-8791-6bd0c91c5ce1): Beer Board
- [2026-11-10 — Springfield zoning board to meet Nov 10 — agenda details not yet published](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/286d949b-6d03-4eeb-8114-7df5ff05672a): Board of Zoning Appeals
- [2026-11-05 — Springfield Planning Commission to weigh rezoning requests and a Main Street ROW abandonment Thursday](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/62d0da85-b3b2-4bfa-8200-8837b79bec42): Planning Commission
- [2026-10-20 — Electric bills going up 5.6% as board passes TVA fuel cost adjustment — plus a clean city audit](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/4d486e09-ac1e-4d72-be6d-915187e5c79c): Board of Mayor & Aldermen
- [2026-09-15 — Board signs off on extra $1.15M for Fire Station 3, free park Wi-Fi, and lower utility bills](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/b6c515cb-808f-4354-a256-c6528017b330): Board of Mayor & Aldermen
- [2026-09-09 — Airport board approves August minutes and treasurer's report; runway to close 5 days for sinkhole work starting Sept. 14](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/6ade2bdc-b51b-4840-b801-66196ba00ebd): Airport Board
- [2026-09-03 — Commission recommends rezoning Highway 76 East homes so an inherited farm can sell them off](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/baf20077-15f6-477b-bb48-74cea06eed2e): Planning Commission
- [2026-09-01 — Historic commission approves covered porch for 322 North Garner Street, but setback questions remain](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/14eb7f4f-e71c-4cb1-b6d3-7ec0b0dd3535): Springfield Historic Preservation Commission
- [2026-08-18 — Board kills $502K Jones Chapel water line after neighbors push back — and cuts commercial impact fees to lure big retailers](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/f01cc8f5-c959-4f72-b49f-0aac4f4a04c6): Board of Mayor & Aldermen
- [2026-07-21 — Springfield passes budget fix and zoning updates, but sidewalk debate takes center stage](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/9f97783a-2ade-4b00-b85e-7adabb2ec017): Board of Mayor & Aldermen
- [2026-07-02 — Highway 41 North rezone approved, clearing way for a new memory care facility](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/d465253f-aec3-4468-b93c-6e6fbb3eae02): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-16 — Budget and utility rates approved — but a Main Street rezoning failed 0-5 after planning commission said no](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/3b363bfa-c615-42c9-94cf-d04a163c2fcd): Board of Mayor & Aldermen
- [2026-06-04 — Commission rejects downtown daycare rezoning, says 'no' to keep land for downtown vision — but greenlights data center rules](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/ab51833a-5464-465e-8a11-a0ca42261c47): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-19 — Board approves budget on first reading, OKs gas and electric rate hikes, and hears fire station #3 is over budget](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/f6599580-f24f-4e30-abaa-650a2b1dfabb): Board of Mayor & Aldermen
- [2026-05-12 — Skyview Terrace Apartments clear zoning hurdles 4-0, paving way for major rehab](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/faec1b58-9b34-49ca-ba5b-59fae2a4bf71): Board of Zoning Appeals
- [2026-05-07 — Fire Station 3 site plan and three plats get green lights; two board vacancies filled](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/441ec60e-4ea3-4f72-8822-a3bc4673fcc0): Planning Commission
- [2026-04-02 — Commission greenlights annexation plan for 41 acres on Old New Cut Road, clears way for up to 120 homes](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/d70bdf7f-ca04-428b-a73a-cedc179ff4d0): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-05 — Commission recommends denial of commercial rezoning for Legends Bank site on Nicklaus Drive after packed public comment](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/8a043061-0c8e-4b4c-b356-4d7195818986): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-13 — Board rejects senior group home over lot-size rules, but greenlights historic Capitol Theater marquee](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/meetings/4af51f86-1f7d-4329-a3f0-62d6f7b959d3): Board of Zoning Appeals


## Civic issues (50)

- [Sidewalk connections along South Main](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/sidewalk-connections-along-south-main): roads · priority: high
- [Jones Chapel Road water line upgrade](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/jones-chapel-road-water-line-upgrade): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Electric, wastewater, and sanitation rate changes](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/utility-rate-changes): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Main Street rezoning denied](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/main-street-rezoning-denied): zoning · priority: medium
- [Commercial development charge reduction](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/commercial-development-charge-reduction): zoning · priority: high
- [Spring Creek Phase 1, Section 1 performance bond](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/spring-creek-phase-1-section-1-performance-bond): development · priority: medium
- [Fire Station 3 funding gap](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/fire-station-3-funding-gap): public-safety · priority: critical
- [UGB rezoning requests referred to Robertson County](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/ugb-rezoning-requests-referred-to-robertson-county): zoning · priority: medium
- [Police department accreditation](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/police-department-accreditation): public-safety · priority: low
- [FY 2025 financial audit results](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/fy-2025-financial-audit-results): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Metering of private fire service lines](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/metering-of-private-fire-service-lines): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Main Street Church of Christ ROW abandonment](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/main-street-church-of-christ-row-abandonment): roads · priority: low
- [Residential design standards — legal authority question](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/residential-design-standards-legal-authority-question): zoning · priority: low
- [Senior group home proposal denied over lot size](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/senior-group-home-proposal-denied-over-lot-size): development · priority: medium
- [Citywide paving project](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/citywide-paving-project): roads · priority: medium
- [Jasper Fields Phase 1 infrastructure bond](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/subdivision-growth-and-infrastructure-bonds): development · priority: medium
- [Equal brush pickup for all residents](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/equal-brush-pickup-for-all-residents): public-safety · priority: medium
- [New state 60-day deadline for development approvals](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/new-state-60-day-deadline-for-development-approvals): development · priority: medium
- [Lightning strike damage and repairs](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/lightning-strike-damage-and-repairs): infrastructure · priority: high
- [Airport finances and fuel revenue](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/airport-finances-and-fuel-revenue): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Runway closure for sinkhole repair](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/airport-upgrade): general · priority: high
- [tourism marketing grant](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/tourism-marketing-grant): general · priority: medium
- [Setback compliance and variance process for porch addition](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/setback-compliance-and-variance-process-for-porch-addition): zoning · priority: high
- [Historic district enforcement gaps](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/historic-district-enforcement-gaps): zoning · priority: medium
- [Sign regulations rewrite](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/sign-regulations-rewrite): zoning · priority: medium
- [Highway 76 East rezoning for inherited farm homes](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/highway-76-east-rezoning-for-inherited-farm-homes): zoning · priority: medium
- [Water leak insurance program](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/water-leak-insurance-program): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Bransford Community Center](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/bransford-community-center): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Free public Wi-Fi at Garner Street Park](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/free-public-wi-fi-at-garner-street-park): parks-rec · priority: low
- [FY 2026-27 city budget and tax rate](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/fy2026-27-budget-and-tax-rate-adoption): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Data center regulations adopted](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/data-center-regulations-adopted): zoning · priority: medium
- [New Fire Station 3 on South Main Street](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/new-fire-station-3-on-south-main-street): public-safety · priority: high
- [R15 zoning for annexed Old New Cut Road property](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/r15-zoning-for-annexed-old-new-cut-road-property): zoning · priority: low
- [RTA bus service to Nashville](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/rta-bus-service-to-nashville): roads · priority: medium
- [Downtown childcare facility blocked by zoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/downtown-childcare-facility-blocked-by-zoning): zoning · priority: high
- [Lookout Crossing Phase 2 gas service gap](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/lookout-crossing-phase-2-gas-service-gap): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Wastewater engineering and sewer modeling](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/wastewater-engineering-and-sewer-modeling): water-utilities · priority: low
- [Highway 41 North rezone for memory care facility](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/highway-41-north-rezone-for-memory-care-facility): zoning · priority: medium
- [Charter amendment ratified](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/charter-amendment-ratified): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Expanded public comment rules](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/expanded-public-comment-rules): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Workers' compensation pay supplement](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/workers-compensation-pay-supplement): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Recycling service extended](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/recycling-service-extended): environment · priority: low
- [Skyview Terrace Apartments rehabilitation](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/skyview-terrace-apartments-rehabilitation): development · priority: high
- [Police equipment purchases](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/police-equipment-purchases): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Harvest Park residential subdivision](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/harvest-park-residential): development · priority: medium
- [Board and commission appointments](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/board-and-commission-appointments): public-safety · priority: low
- [Commercial encroachment into Moreland Estates neighborhood](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/commercial-encroachment-into-moreland-estates-neighborhood): zoning · priority: high
- [Commissioner contact channels for the public](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/commissioner-contact-channels-for-the-public): public-safety · priority: low
- [Historic Capitol Theater marquee restoration](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/historic-capitol-theater-marquee-restoration): development · priority: medium
- [Drainage and flooding concerns near Lake Guildford](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/issues/drainage-and-flooding-concerns-near-lake-guildford): environment · priority: medium


## Development applications (33)

- [Spring Creek Phase 1, Section 1 Performance Bond](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/spring-creek-phase-1-section-1-performance-bond): other · pending
- [Old Highway 431 Rezoning (UGB)](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/old-highway-431): rezone · pending
- [104 Central Ave Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/104-central-ave-rezoning): rezone · pending
- [New Chapel Road Rezoning (UGB)](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/new-chapel-road-rezoning): rezone · pending
- [Tom Austin Hwy Rezoning (UGB)](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/tom-austin-hwy-rezoning): rezone · pending
- [Private Hangar Builds (two 100x100 hangars)](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/private-hangar-builds): other · under-review
- [Jasper Fields Phase 1 Performance Bond](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/jasper-fields-phase-1-performance-bond): other · under-review
- [Highway 76 East Rezoning (5466 and 5528 Highway 76 East)](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/highway-76-east): rezone · under-review
- [Covered Front Porch Addition — 322 North Garner Street](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/covered-front-porch-addition-322-north-garner-street): other · conditions-required
- [Highway 41 North rezone (Ordinance 26-28)](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/highway-41-north): rezone · approved
- [Spring Creek Phase 1 (aka Highland Estates / Highland Reserve)](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/spring-creek-phase-1): subdivision · approved
- [329 N. Main Street Rezone](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/329-n-main-street-rezone): rezone · denied
- [Blackwood Farms Phase 1 - North](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/blackwood-farms-phase-1-north): subdivision · approved
- [Summit View Phase 2](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/summit-view-phase-2): subdivision · approved
- [Lookout Crossing Phase 1](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/lookout-crossing-phase-1): subdivision · approved
- [Blackwood Farms Phase 1 South Performance Bond](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/blackwood-farms-phase-1-south-performance-bond): other · approved
- [Summit View Phase 2 Final Plat](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/summit-view-phase-2-final-plat): subdivision · approved
- [329 N Main Street Rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/329-n-main-street-rezoning): rezone · denied
- [Lookout Crossing Phase 1 Final Plat](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/lookout-crossing-phase-1-final-plat): subdivision · approved
- [2077 Bessie Street Replacement Residence](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/2077-bessie-street-replacement-residence): site-plan · approved
- [Legacy Section 6 Final Plat](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/legacy-section-6): subdivision · approved
- [3168 Old New Cut Road rezoning (Ordinance 26-17)](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/3168-old-new-cut-road-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [120 Augusta Trail Rear Yard Setback Variance](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/120-augusta-trail-rear-yard-setback-variance): variance · withdrawn
- [Skyview Terrace Apartments Density Variance](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/skyview-terrace-apartments-density-variance): variance · approved
- [Skyview Terrace Apartments Conditional Use Permit](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/skyview-terrace-apartments): conditional-use · approved
- [Lookout Crossing Phase 2 Preliminary Plat](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/lookout-crossing-phase-2): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Harvest Park Preliminary Plat](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/harvest-park): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Fire Station 3 Site Plan](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/fire-station-3): site-plan · approved
- [1300 Adrian Drive rezone](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/1300-adrian-drive-rezone): rezone · approved
- [200 Bates Drive rezone](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/200-bates-drive-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Legends Bank — 1801 and 1803 Nicklaus Drive](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/legends-bank-1801-and-1803-nicklaus-drive): rezone · denied
- [Capitol Theater Marquee and Projecting Sign Variances](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/capitol-theater-marquee-and-projecting-sign-variances): variance · approved
- [Senior Group Home, 3210 John L. Patterson St.](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/development/senior-group-home-3210-john-l-patterson-st): conditional-use · denied


## Community topics (8)

- [Jones Chapel Road water line upgrade](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/community/jones-chapel-road-water-line-upgrade): water-utilities
- [Nicklaus Drive rezoning](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/community/nicklaus-drive-rezoning): zoning
- [Certificate of Appropriateness — 322 North Garner Street porch](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/community/certificate-of-appropriateness-322-north-garner-street-porch): zoning
- [Sidewalk maintenance in the Historic District](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/community/sidewalk-maintenance-in-the-historic-district): infrastructure
- [Harvest Park Preliminary Plat](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/community/harvest-park-preliminary-plat): development
- [Skyview Terrace Apartments CUP and variance](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/community/skyview-terrace-apartments-cup-and-variance): development
- [Senior group home at 3210 John L. Patterson St.](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/community/senior-group-home-at-3210-john-l-patterson-st): development
- [Capitol Theater marquee variances](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/community/capitol-theater-marquee-variances): development


## Officials (19)

- [Buzzy Poole](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/buzzy-poole): Mayor
- [James Hubbard](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/james-hubbard): Alderman
- [Bobby Trotter](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/bobby-trotter): Alderman
- [Jeff Gragg](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/jeff-gragg): Alderman
- [Tim Harris](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/tim-harris): Vice Mayor
- [Stephanie Bradley](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/stephanie-bradley): Alderman
- [Emily Green Holliman](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/emily-green-holliman): Alderman
- [Tony Townsend](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/tony-townsend): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [David Fauth](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/david-fauth): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Virginia Boyd](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/virginia-boyd): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Nikki Moreland](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/nikki-moreland): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Maynor Schott](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/maynor-schott): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Robert Bibb](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/robert-bibb): Planning Commission Vice Chair — Planning Commission
- [Gina Holt](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/gina-holt): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Dustin Thomas](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/dustin-thomas): Planning Commission Chair — Planning Commission
- [Christina Bartee](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/christina-bartee): City Attorney — City Attorney
- [Ryan Martin](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/ryan-martin): City Manager — Administration
- [April Sanford](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/april-sanford): Finance Director/City Recorder — City Recorder
- [Carolyn Durham](https://tennesseerecord.org/springfieldtn/officials/carolyn-durham): Community Development Director — Community Development