City of Waynesboro

What City of Waynesboro does

The City of Waynesboro is a municipal government entity incorporated in 1850 (founded 1821) and serving as the county seat of Wayne County, Tennessee, with an operating population of approximately 2,500 residents. It provides a comprehensive suite of municipal services directly to residents, businesses, and visitors, including 24-hour police patrol coverage (CALEA-recognized), fire services, public works, gas, water, and sewer utilities, parks and recreation (a 20-acre city park with pool, RV park, sportsplex, and Stage 64 performance venue), a 9-hole municipal golf course, municipal court, and business permitting. The City has outsourced building inspections to the State of Tennessee under the State Residential Building Code Enforcement Program. Operational technology consists of standard municipal software systems for utility billing, court management, and permitting, with online citizen payments processed through third-party WebFeePay.com.

The City is governed by a mayor, vice mayor, and three commissioners, with day-to-day operations led by City Manager John Hickman and a leadership team that includes Public Works Director Tony Devers, Police Chief Walter Smith, Wastewater Director Alan McCall, Water Department Manager Timothy Wallace, City Clerk Brenda Butler, City Recorder Paige Sanders, City Bookkeeper-Finance Officer Lisa Calton, and City Court Clerk Mandy Gobbell. Revenue is generated from a diversified mix of property taxes, the local portion of Tennessee's 7% state sales tax, gas/water/sewer utility charges, business licenses, municipal court fines, parks and recreation usage fees (pavilion rentals, pool admissions, RV park, golf), and grants. Recent capital activity includes a $563,992 TDOT Transportation Alternative Grant for Phase I Downtown Revitalization (curbing, sidewalks, pedestrian lighting) and a $23,600 TDEC Clean Tennessee Energy Grant for efficiency improvements at the Green River Surface Water Treatment Plant. Strategic partnerships include the multi-agency Joint Economic & Community Development Board (JECDB), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, and the Clifton Airport Authority operating Hassell Field Airport (M29).

Name

City of Waynesboro

Legal name

City of Waynesboro, Tennessee

Website

https://cityofwaynesboro.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1821

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The City of Waynesboro is the county seat of Wayne County, Tennessee, serving approximately 2,500 residents with municipal services including police, fire, gas/water/sewer utilities, parks and recreation, municipal court, and permitting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) (EUANADAA), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), Municipal Contract Collection & Franchise Operations (BPALAAAH)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utility services
• Parks and recreation
• Law enforcement services
• Business permitting

Headquarters

HQ city

Waynesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Property tax revenue collected from residential and commercial properties within city limits
2. Sales Tax: 7% Tennessee state sales tax rate with local portion going to city
3. Utility Services: Revenue from gas, water, and sewer utility services provided to residents and businesses
4. Business Licenses: Business license applications processed locally, administered by State of Tennessee
5. Municipal Court Fees: Traffic citations, parking tickets, and city ordinance violation fines
6. Parks & Recreation Fees: RV park rentals, pool admissions, pavilion rentals, golf course fees
7. Online Payment Processing: Convenience fees charged through WebFeePay.com for online payments of taxes, utilities, and fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The City of Waynesboro is a municipal government that delivers essential public services to residents and businesses within city limits, including 24-hour police and fire protection, water/gas/sewer utilities, public works, parks and recreation facilities, business permitting and licensing, and municipal court operations. Services are accessed through City Hall, an online payment portal, and various physical service locations.

Product overview

City of Waynesboro operates a municipal government portal with integrated online services. The website serves as the central hub for city government operations including police and fire departments, public works (water, gas, sewer utilities), parks and recreation facilities (city park, swimming pool, golf course, RV park, Stage 64 venue), online bill payment through WebFeePay.com, and business permitting services. The city also provides access to municipal court, building inspections, and community development through the Joint Economic & Community Development Board (JECDB).

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waynesboro Police Department Municipal police department providing 24/7 patrol coverage, law enforcement services, handgun permit courses, and community programs like Cops 4 Kids to city residents and visitors.
• Waynesboro Fire Department Fire department serving Waynesboro and the surrounding area with fire protection and emergency response services.
• Water Utility Service Municipal water service providing water supply and line installation to residential and commercial customers within and outside city limits, with tiered pricing based on usage.
• Sewer Utility Service Municipal sewer service with separate residential and non-residential rates, providing wastewater collection and treatment through the city's wastewater department.
• Natural Gas Utility Service Municipal natural gas distribution service with installation fees based on line size and variable market-based rates, serving both inside and outside city limits customers.
• Parks & Recreation Services Parks and recreation services including Waynesboro City Park (20 acres), Sportsplex with baseball/softball and soccer fields, walking trails, picnic facilities, and Stage 64 performance venue.
• Waynesboro City Pool City swimming pool offering daily admissions at $5-$7 per person, free entry for children under 3, $5 Sunday special, and private party rentals for 2-hour ($275) or 4-hour ($375) blocks.
• Waynesboro RV Park Newly remodeled RV park offering nightly rentals at $15.00 per night with water, sewer, and electric hookups available, reservable through City Hall.
• Waynesboro Municipal Golf Course Public 9-hole municipal golf course located 2 miles south of city at 725 Green River Rd, Waynesboro TN 38424, operated by the city with tournament scheduling.
• Business Permits and Licenses City-administered building permits, business license applications, and forms for construction, utilities, and commercial activities, with inspections managed by the State of Tennessee.
• Online Bill Payment Online payment service through WebFeePay.com enabling residents to pay property taxes, utility bills, court fees, traffic citations, and other government services via credit card with convenience fees.
• Municipal Court Municipal court handling traffic citations, parking tickets, and city ordinance violations within Waynesboro city limits, with the City Court Clerk managing daily operations from City Hall.
• City Park Pavilion Rentals Pavilion rental service within City Park offering two pavilion options: Pavilion #1 at $25.00 (lighted, electrical outlets, fireplace, bathrooms, ~10 picnic tables, charcoal grill) and Pavilion #2 at $20.00 (lighted, ~8 picnic tables).
• Commemorative Brick Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour patrol coverage 365 days a year
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Joint Economic & Community Development Board (JECDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency cooperative effort to bring industry into Wayne County. Sponsored and funded by Wayne County, City of Clifton, City of Collinwood, City of Waynesboro, Bank of Waynesboro, People's Bank, Wayne County Bank, Columbia State Community College, and Tennessee Valley Electric Cooperative. Contact: (931) 722-3653.
• Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTVA provides economic development services including site selection assistance, market research, grant/loan funding resources, and energy consultation. Contact: Aaron Stewart, Regional Development Specialist, Nashville TN.
• Wayne County Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber promoting business development, tourism, and community engagement in Wayne County. Located at 100 Court Circle Room 301, Waynesboro TN.
• Clifton Airport AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwns and operates Hassell Field Airport (M29), a civil and general aviation airport serving Wayne County. Located at 199 Airport Drive, Clifton TN.
• Bank of WaynesborominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal financial institution sponsoring the JECDB economic development board.
• Wayne County BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal financial institution sponsoring the JECDB economic development board.
• People's BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal financial institution (now Capstar Bank) sponsoring the JECDB economic development board.
• Columbia State Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution sponsoring the JECDB economic development board.
• Tennessee Valley Electric CooperativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility cooperative sponsoring the JECDB economic development board.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• City of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee: County seat of Lawrence County in southern middle Tennessee; provides municipal utilities (water, sewer, gas), police, fire, parks, and recreation to a similar small-city population. Operates with the same Tennessee municipal code framework and serves as a direct functional peer for Waynesboro's service portfolio.
• City of Hohenwald, Tennessee: County seat of Lewis County, Tennessee; small rural middle-Tennessee municipality providing similar municipal services including utilities and parks/recreation. Directly comparable in scale and structure to Waynesboro.
• City of Collinwood, Tennessee: Wayne County, Tennessee municipality that is a co-funder of the JECDB alongside Waynesboro. Directly comparable small-city municipal service operator in the same county.
• City of Centerville, Tennessee: County seat of Hickman County; small Tennessee municipal government providing comparable utilities, police, fire, and parks services to a similar small population.
• City of Clifton, Tennessee: Adjacent Wayne County municipality that jointly co-funds the JECDB with Waynesboro; operates Hassell Field Airport (M29) and provides overlapping municipal services in the same labor market and economic geography.
• City of Linden, Tennessee: County seat of Perry County, Tennessee; small-town government with municipal utilities and parks. Direct peer for the size and revenue-mix profile of a small Tennessee county seat.
• City of Savannah, Tennessee: County seat of Hardin County in southern middle Tennessee; operates municipal utilities, police, fire, parks, and recreation comparable to Waynesboro. Same Tennessee rural county-seat governance model.
• City of Pulaski, Tennessee: County seat of Giles County, Tennessee, comparable in scale and service mix (utilities, police, fire, parks). Provides a direct comparison point for small Tennessee county-seat city governance and revenue model.

Others

• Tennessee Municipal League: Statewide association of Tennessee municipal governments. Not a direct operator but an enabling peer organization providing legislative advocacy, training, and shared services to cities like Waynesboro.

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County: Larger Tennessee municipal government operating a comprehensive portfolio of utilities (Nashville Water Services for water/sewer), police, fire, parks, and permitting. While far larger and broader, it operates the same categories of municipal services and illustrates how a small county seat can scale within Tennessee's municipal framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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