Smart Growth and the Future of Sumner County with Chris Taylor

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Growing Pains: Exploring The Challenges in a Thriving Sumner County

Moving Sumner Forward

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Growing Pains is a podcast about the choices and challenges shaping Sumner County. Host Deanne DeWitt talks with local leaders, neighbors, and decision-makers about how a thriving community handles growth, opportunity, and the tough calls that come with both. Brought to you by the Sumner County Republican Freedom Caucus. Learn more at https://republicanfreedomcaucus.com/

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Smart Growth and the Future of Sumner County with Chris Taylor

Growing Pains: Exploring The Challenges in a Thriving Sumner County

23 minutes 13 seconds

1 week ago

Smart Growth and the Future of Sumner County with Chris Taylor

In this episode of Growing Pains, host Deanne DeWitt sits down with Chris Taylor, CEO of Forward Sumner Economic Partnership and former Sumner County Budget Committee Chair, for a deep dive into how smart fiscal leadership and principled growth can shape the future of Sumner County, Tennessee. With over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, a master’s in finance, and a heart for public service, Chris offers a rare combination of pragmatism and purpose.

They discuss the truth about county budgets, the ripple effects of local leadership decisions, and the fine line between smart investment and political optics. Chris breaks down how strategic planning and collaboration between municipalities have brought millions in state investment, from I-65 to Highway 109, and what’s at risk if short-sighted politics take the wheel.

This conversation pulls back the curtain on how Forward Sumner and local business leaders are shaping a sustainable economic future-balancing growth, infrastructure, and workforce development while keeping community values front and center. From managing debt responsibly to building stronger public-private partnerships, it’s a candid look at what it really takes to keep Sumner County moving forward.

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Hosted by Deanne Dewitt, Growing Pains is the official podcast of the Sumner County Republican Freedom Caucus, featuring candid, in-depth conversations with the leaders, movers, and shakers shaping our local government and community.From business development and public policy to education, infrastructure, and responsible growth. Each episode dives into how decisions made today impact the future of Sumner County. Guests include elected officials, policy experts, business owners, law enforcement leaders, educators, and citizens who are actively working to keep our county strong, accountable, and forward-thinking.Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or simply passionate about your community, Growing Pains offers insight into how local leadership, conservative principles, and collaborative problem-solving can help Gallatin and Sumner County grow the right way, preserving our legacy while protecting our future.