Departments

Engineer and improve the environment and quality of life for the citizens of Brentwood by managing new land development and capital transportation projects through development and construction.

Assistant City Manager, Jay Evans, oversees the Community Relations, Library, Parks, Public Works, and Water Services departments. Evans is also responsible for development of the City’s six-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP), coordination of the risk management program, and other special projects. Evans is originally from Florida and lives in Williamson County with his wife and children.

The goal of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a variety of active and passive park facilities and programs to accommodate the needs, interests and expectations of local residents and other users.

The Water Services Department includes staff who manage Brentwood’s Water and Sewer Systems. The City of Brentwood does not operate water or sewer treatment plants. Instead the City coordinates with several utilities such as the Harpeth Valley Utility District and Metro Water Services for our drinking water.

The Brentwood Public Works Department consists of 24 full-time employees. These men and women are responsible for the maintenance and repair of much of the City’s infrastructure.

We ensure all City functions comply with laws and regulations, protect City interests through sound ordinances and contracts, and handle lawsuits effectively.

We provide scalable, secure, and cost-effective computing, networking, messaging, and training solutions through our expertise in voice and data technologies, benefiting employees and citizens.

The Brentwood Planning & Codes Department oversees city planning, building permits, and code enforcement to ensure safe and sustainable development.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized through various honors, including Awards of Excellence from the Greater Nashville Regional Council and the Tennessee City Management Association. Most notably, in 2014, Brentwood Fire & Rescue earned Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International—becoming only the 201st agency worldwide to do so, a distinction we co

The goal of the Human Resources department is to provide a comprehensive program of human resources services for all City employees.

The Finance Department is responsible for the control of all financial activities of the City. The Department manages financial resources and ensures that adequate resources are available.

The City Recorder maintains all official City records, including ordinances, resolutions, minutes, contracts, easements, and deeds; publishes and posts legal notices; and provides administrative support as needed to the City Manager and the City Commission.

Jason Gage has been the City of Brentwood's City Manager since April of 2025. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the city and ensures that the policies and programs approved by the Board of Commissioners are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

The Community Relations Department plans, organizes and implements various events and programs throughout the year.