Government


The City of Gallatin was founded in 1801 by the Tennessee General Assembly

A seven-member Council governs the City of Gallatin.  A full time Mayor is elected for a four-year term. Five members represent specific districts and two are elected at-large, with alternating four-year terms.

City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in City Council chambers on the second floor of City Hall.

Council Committee Sessions are held on all other Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Conference room.

Housed in City Hall are the offices of The Mayor, City Planner, Codes Administration, Personnel, Finance and Public Works Departments, and City Recorder/Judge. 


The Gallatin Economic Development Agency is also housed in City Hall.  This office can be reached at 615-451-5940.

State Government
Gallatin is located in the 6th U.S. Congressional District (served by Representative Bart Gordon), the 18th State Senatorial District (served by Senator Diane Black), and the 44th and 45th Legislative Districts (served by Debra Maggart, Mike McDonald and Susan Lynn).
 
County Government
Sumner County Administration Building
(615) 452-4063
Gallatin has the distinction of being the county seat of Sumner County. Its central location and rich heritage as one of the oldest established municipal governments in Tennessee were factors in Gallatin’s selection as the Center of County Government. 
Learn more on the Sumner County Website.

Sumner County is governed by a 24-member County Commission, with two representatives elected from each of 12 magisterial districts and a County Executive (Anthony Holt) elected at-large. Officials are elected for four-year terms.

The County Commission meets on the third Monday of each month at the Sumner County Administration Building on Belvedere Drive.
 
Tax Structure
Gallatin offers a mixture of older, historic homes; modern family homes; and excellent apartment and condominium living. Lower taxes, lower land prices and a great quality of life keep residents in Gallatin and attract new families.

Sumner County’s sales tax rate is 2.25 percent, while the state has a 7 percent sales tax rate. Local sales tax revenue is limited to the first $1,600 of large-ticket items such as automobiles. The county also imposes a wheel tax for licensing vehicles, with a portion of that reserved for schools.
 
Property taxes are levied by both the city of residence and Sumner County, with assessment of residential property at 25 percent of appraised value. 
 
 
COMMUNITY SERVICES
 
Gallatin Public Utilities
(615) 451-5922
Gallatin residents enjoy lower-than-average utility costs due to the abundance of  water from the Cumberland River and TVA power plant. For more info about natural gas, water and sewer service, visit Gallatin Utilities website.
 
Gallatin Electric Department
(615) 452 - 5152
Gallatin Electric is owned by the City of Gallatin.   Visit the website: Gallatin Electric Department.
 
Trash Disposal Services
To set up service, contact the City Recorder’s Office at (615) 452-5400, or visit the City of Gallatin's Website.
 
The Gallatin Fire Department
(615) 452-2771
Our local fire department has over 35 fultime firefighters and 15 volunteers. The main fire station is located in downtown Gallatin behind City Hall, with a substation on Nashville Pike next to Volunteer State Community College and one on Red River Road (Highway 25).

Emergency calls are dispatched through 911 and through direct calls to the station. Homes are inspected upon request, and extensive training programs are offered at area factories and businesses. Fire prevention programs are presented to the area elementary children. Gallatin’s Class 4 ISO insurance rating is the lowest in the county.
 
Gallatin Police Department
(615) 452-1313
Our local police department is a modern, community-oriented agency that provides crime prevention and crime control services to the Gallatin community. Utilizing modern police theories and practices, the Gallatin Police Department continues to act as an innovator and leader in the field of law enforcement. The department strives to meet nationally recognized police standards and practices, understanding that positive public safety issues promote a positive environment for families and businesses.
 
Coordinated throught the Gallaitn Police Department are several community related programs, including Neighborhood Watch, a Citizens’ Police Academy, Shop with a Cop Christmas, the G.R.E.A.T. Program and an Explorers Post.
 
Sumner County Sheriff’s Department
(615) 452-2616
Working closely with the Gallatin Police Department is the Sumner County Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff’s Department has 60 patrol officers, 168 correctional officers and seven criminal investigators and provides deputies to all of the high schools for the school resource officer program.
 
The Sheriff’s serves the criminal and civil process issued by the courts and maintains the safety and security of the Criminal Court, Juvenile Court, Chancery Court, Circuit Court, General Sessions Court and the County Jail. Deputies are specifically assigned to the 18th Judicial Drug Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force. 
   
Several deputies are assigned to the Countywide S.W.A.T./Negotiators Unit, which  includes members from the sheriff’s department, Gallatin Police Department, Portland Police Department, White House Police Department and the Millersville Police  Department. The Sumner County Jail has recently expanded housing for the inmate population from a 270-bed facility to a 700-bed facility.

Sumner County Emergency Medical Services
(615) 451- 0429
All emergency calls are dispatched through an enhanced 911 system, which is manned through the Sumner County Emergency Medical Services.  

Sumner County Emergency Management Association is a cooperative volunteer based effort among county Fire and Police Agencies that assists with hazardous materials handling, severe weather emergencies and similar catastrophic situations.