Today, Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced the hiring of Tracey Thurman as the inaugural Director of the Waste Services Department in Nashville. Thurman, a Belmont University graduate, brings extensive experience from her previous role as Director of Solid Waste in Lexington, Kentucky, where she managed a 200+ member team and a $42 million budget, serving 96,000 residents and 4,000 businesses.
The creation of the Waste Services Department aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of trash and recycling collection in Nashville. Mayor O’Connell emphasized the importance of these services to the quality of life for residents and expressed confidence in Thurman’s capabilities to lead the new department. “Tracey’s leadership and experience in solid waste make her an excellent inaugural director to stand up a new Waste Services department and deliver the reliability and convenience Nashvillians deserve,” said Mayor O’Connell.
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The establishment of the new department follows the reorganization of city services, with solid waste responsibilities transitioning from the Metro Water Services Department. This move is intended to provide focused oversight and long-term sustainability for Nashville’s waste management.
Thurman expressed her enthusiasm for joining the leadership team, stating, “I appreciate the efforts of Mayor O’Connell and the Council to establish a department that is accessible and responsive in meeting the needs of residents and businesses alike. Effectively managing the city’s waste stream, while fostering environmental stewardship and increasing landfill diversion opportunities, are an essential part of Nashville’s sustainable future.” Thurman, who has served four terms on the US Conference of Mayor’s Municipal Waste Management Association, will begin her new role on September 3, 2024.
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