Brentwood City Hall: 615-371-0060, 5211 Maryland Way. Police non-emergency 615-371-0160. Water, streets and brush: 615-371-0080. Commission contacts.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Numbers come from the city’s Contact Us page, the Board of Commissioners page and each department’s own page. In an emergency, call 911.
Brentwood runs under a commission-manager government: an elected seven-member Board of Commissioners sets policy, and a professional city manager runs day-to-day operations. Most offices are in City Hall, 5211 Maryland Way; streets, parks and water work out of the Service Center, 1750 General George Patton Drive.
Who to call
- Emergency: 911
- City Hall main line: 615-371-0060, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, info@brentwoodtn.gov
- Police non-emergency, and after-hours city problems including water and sewer: 615-371-0160
- Service Center (streets, brush, parks, water and sewer): 615-371-0080
The Board of Commissioners
The seven commissioners are each elected citywide to four-year terms, and they appoint the mayor and vice mayor from among themselves for two-year terms. The commission meets twice a month, at 7 p.m. on Mondays at City Hall; the next meeting is Monday, Oct. 26. Agendas and video are on the city’s agendas page. Email all seven at CityCommissioners@BrentwoodTN.gov.
| Commissioner | Phone listed by the city |
|---|---|
| Mayor Nelson Andrews | 615-917-1384 (cell) |
| Vice Mayor Rhea E. Little III | 615-371-2200, ext. 2780 (office) |
| Anne Dunn | 615-371-2200, ext. 2420 (office) |
| Janet Donahue | 615-927-6512 (cell) |
| Kim Smithson Gawrys | 615-927-5104 (cell) |
| Ken Travis | 615-371-2200, ext. 2490 (office) |
| Stevan Pippin | 615-866-7249 (cell) |
Brentwood has no council districts; every commissioner represents the whole city. Stevan Pippin was appointed in July 2025 to fill a vacancy, and his seat is up for election in May 2027. See our voting guide.
City departments
| Need | Office | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| City manager | City Manager Jason Gage, City Hall | 615-371-0060 |
| Records, ordinances, legal notices, beer permits | City Recorder Holly Earls | 615-371-0060 |
| Public records requests | Online request form | 615-371-0060 |
| Building permits, inspections, zoning, weeds and code complaints | Planning and Codes, Director Todd Petrowski | 615-371-2204 |
| Inspection requests (24 hours) | Planning and Codes | 615-661-7077 |
| Streets, sidewalks, streetlights, road debris | Public Works | 615-371-0080 |
| Brush pickup | Brush Program | 615-507-2763 |
| Water main breaks, sewer problems | Water Services, Director Drew Muirhead | 615-371-0080 |
| Water and sewer bills, new service | Water and Sewer Billing | 615-661-7061 |
| Business license, finance | Finance | 615-371-0060 |
| Parks, shelter rentals | Parks and Recreation | 615-371-0080; rentals 615-507-2763 |
| New subdivision construction | Engineering | 615-371-0080 |
| Events, media, general complaints | Community Relations, Director Charles Booth | 615-371-2259 |
| Library | John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road | 615-371-0090 |
Code complaints such as overgrown lots or junk vehicles can also be filed through the city’s citizen comment form.
Police and fire
- Brentwood Police Department, 910 Heritage Way. Police Chief Jim Colvin. Non-emergency, police reports and accident reports: 615-371-0160. Traffic and speeding complaints that are not in progress go to trafficcomplaint@brentwoodtn.gov, per the department’s contact page. The city’s Emergency Communications Center answers police and fire calls around the clock.
- Brentwood Fire and Rescue, Fire Chief Brian Collins. Burning permits, fire hydrants, blasting complaints and fire safety education: 615-371-0170.
Animal control
Williamson County’s animal control officers enforce state laws and local ordinances on domestic animals, including roaming animals, bites and abuse reports, according to the Williamson County Animal Center. Call 615-790-5590, or 629-235-6477 after hours. The center does not remove wildlife from private property; for nuisance wildlife, contact the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Services the city does not run
- Trash pickup: private haulers; see our trash and recycling guide.
- Electricity: Nashville Electric Service or Middle Tennessee Electric, depending on your address; see our power outage guide.
- Property tax bills: the Williamson County Trustee, 615-790-5709; see our property tax guide.
- Schools: Williamson County Schools, 615-472-4000; see our schools guide.
Related guides: moving to Brentwood and public notices.
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number for Brentwood City Hall?
615-371-0060. City Hall is at 5211 Maryland Way and is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Who is the mayor of Brentwood, Tennessee?
Nelson Andrews. Brentwood’s seven city commissioners are elected citywide and choose the mayor and vice mayor from among themselves for two-year terms; the vice mayor is Rhea E. Little III.
What is the Brentwood police non-emergency number?
615-371-0160. After hours the same number reaches the city for water and sewer problems.
Who do I call about a water main break or sewer problem in Brentwood?
Brentwood Water Services at the Service Center, 615-371-0080; after hours, 615-371-0160. Billing and new service: 615-661-7061.
Who handles animal control in Williamson County?
Williamson County Animal Center’s animal control officers, 615-790-5590, or 629-235-6477 after hours.
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