Town of Kingston

What Town of Kingston does

The Town of Kingston Springs is a municipal government entity incorporated in 1965, serving approximately 2,800 residents in Cheatham County, Tennessee, located roughly 20 miles west of Nashville on Interstate 40 along the Harpeth River. It operates as a Board of Commissioners–led municipality delivering core public services through eight departments: Police, Volunteer Fire (ISO rating 4, ~24 members across three stations), Public Works & Sewer, Parks & Recreation, Planning & Zoning, Building & Codes, Municipal Court, and Tax Collection. The town's service portfolio spans public safety, infrastructure (including municipal sewer covering ~75% of premises since 1989), a 173-acre parks system, community programming (Farmers and Artisans Market, youth soccer, summer camps, and seasonal events), and regulatory administration under the 2018 International Building Code and National Flood Insurance Program.

Service delivery is supported by a standard municipal technology stack: IWORQ for online permit applications, Citisenportal.com for property tax and sewer fee payments, ArcGIS for flood-zone and parcel mapping, Google Drive and JotForm for forms intake, YouTube for archived public meeting videos, and a self-service Driver Services Kiosk installed at City Hall in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation. A nine-member Municipal-Regional Planning Commission (shared with Cheatham County) reviews development policy and enforces flood-plain restrictions.

Funding derives from compulsory property and personal property taxes (annual billing, due February 28, with a 1.5% monthly late fee), recurring sewer service fees (set via Ordinance 24-005 for fiscal year 2024–2025), transactional permit and zoning fees, hotel/motel tax, free notary services for residents ($3 fee for non-residents), and state grants such as the 2025 Tennessee America 250 Grant of $8,750. The town's elected Board sets policy, adopts the annual budget, and selects the City Manager (currently John Lawless, appointed 2017, Certified Municipal Financial Officer). The town's stated mission emphasizes small-town quality of life, sustainable growth, and protection of green-space and natural resources along the Harpeth River.

Name

Town of Kingston

Legal name

Town of Kingston Springs

Website

https://kingstonsprings.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Municipal government incorporated in 1965 serving approximately 2,800 residents of Kingston Springs, Tennessee, delivering public safety, sewer, parks, planning, permitting, and tax collection services across eight departments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Fire Protection (92216), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Parks and recreation
• Community planning and zoning

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Annual property and personal property taxes collected by the Town of Kingston Springs. Tax notices are mailed in October and due by February 28th annually.
2. Sewer Service Fees: Municipal sewer service fees covering nearly three quarters of residences and businesses. Service has been offered since 1989.
3. Building and Permit Fees: Fees collected for building permits, sign permits, grading permits, and other construction-related activities. The town utilizes the 2018 International Building Code.
4. Planning and Zoning Fees: Fees for planning commission appearances, appeals board applications, concept reviews, and zoning conformance.
5. Hotel/Motel Tax: Tax on hotel and motel accommodations supporting local tourism initiatives.
6. Notary Services: Free notary services for residents within town limits; $3.00 fee for non-residents.
7. State Grants and Funding: Various state grants including the Tennessee America 250 Grant ($8,750) for oral history projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Town of Kingston Springs is a municipal government entity that delivers public-sector services to residents and businesses within its corporate limits, including police and fire protection, sewer utility service, parks and recreation facilities, planning and zoning administration, business and liquor licensing, building permits, and routine administrative/notary services. Revenue is generated primarily through fees, licenses, utility charges, and ad valorem property taxes.

Product overview

The Town of Kingston Springs operates as a municipal government providing public services to its approximately 2,800 residents. The town's service portfolio is organized around core municipal functions including public safety (Police Department, Volunteer Fire Department), infrastructure (Public Works, Municipal Sewer Service), planning and development (Building and Codes, Planning and Zoning), and community services (Parks and Recreation, Municipal Court, Tax Collection). The town also operates community programs including a Farmers and Artisans Market, youth soccer league, summer camps, and various annual events. Administrative services include permit applications, public records access, employment listings, and a driver services kiosk. The Parks Department manages a 173-acre parks system. All services operate through town hall with meetings held monthly for the Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Department Services Local law enforcement, patrol, and emergency response services for residents, visitors, and businesses within town limits.
• Fire Department Services Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response services, certified to ISO 4 rating, serving town residents and properties.
• Sewer Utility Service Collection, treatment, and billing for wastewater/sewer service to properties within the Town's service area.
• Parks and Recreation Operation and maintenance of municipal parks and recreational spaces for use by town residents and visitors.
• Planning and Zoning Administration Administration of land use, zoning, subdivision, and development review within the Town's planning jurisdiction.
• Business Licensing Issuance of municipal business licenses, beer permits, and liquor licenses required to operate within town limits.
• Building Permits Review and issuance of permits for construction, alteration, and development projects within the Town.
• Notary Services Notarization of documents at a fixed per-signature fee for residents and members of the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sewer service reaches nearly three quarters of residences and businesses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Dickson Electric SystemcoreOthersElectric service provider for Kingston Springs, listed as a helpful resource for new residents on the town's About page
• Greater Dickson Gas AuthoritycoreOthersNatural gas service provider for the Kingston Springs area, referenced in new residents information
• Second South Cheatham Utility DistrictcoreOthersWater service provider for Kingston Springs area, serving as the primary water utility for the community
• Tennessee State Forestry DivisioncoreOthersIssues burn permits during Tennessee fire season (October 15 - May 15) and can implement burn bans during dry conditions
• Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency coordinating disaster response for Winter Storm Fern; working with communities to validate expedited Major Disaster Declaration request
• Cate Burgan / Kingston Springs GazettestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal journalist partnering with the Town for the America 250 Oral History project to document community stories
• WTVF News Channel 5minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal news station that covered the Town's 'No Mow April' initiative as part of their reporting
• WKRN News Channel 2strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured Kingston Springs in their 'On Tour' series covering local businesses including The Fillin' Station, The Yorkshire Deli, and Foggy Bottom Canoe; also recognized first responders as part of News 2 Gives Back program
• TWRA (Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Fishing Rodeo event held in conjunction with TWRA Free Fishing Weekend
• Fire Managing Innovations (FMI)minorOthersSpringfield, OH company that performs compartment management fabrications for fire apparatus refurbishment
• Cheatham County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring county with shared services including Cheatham County Sheriff's Department, Cheatham County Dispatch, Cheatham County Trustee's Office, and shared planning commission jurisdiction
• Tennessee Department of TransportationcoreOthersState agency providing driver services kiosk capabilities; referenced for transportation infrastructure and TN 811 Call Before You Dig program

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• City of Brentwood, Tennessee: Larger, more affluent Nashville suburb in Williamson County. Comparable as a high-performing municipal government serving Nashville commuters, but operates at materially greater scale and resource depth.
• City of Franklin, Tennessee: Major Nashville-adjacent city with comprehensive municipal services and significant tourism/heritage assets. Comparable as a Middle Tennessee municipal government, though substantially larger and more economically diversified.
• Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County: The consolidated metro government that anchors the regional economy and labor market driving Kingston Springs' growth. Not a direct competitor but the principal economic and service partner/jurisdictional neighbor.

Direct peers

• City of Ashland City, Tennessee: Cheatham County seat and the largest municipality in the county, providing county-wide government services and shared planning jurisdiction with Kingston Springs. Most directly comparable for regional planning and shared-service delivery.
• Town of Thompson's Station, Tennessee: Williamson County town near Nashville with comparable fast-growth bedroom-community profile and similar reliance on property tax and development fees. Comparable for planning/zoning and growth-management practices.
• Town of Burns, Tennessee: Very small Dickson County town adjacent to Kingston Springs along I-40. Provides a scale-comparable peer for examining lean municipal staffing and service-delivery models.
• Town of White Bluff, Tennessee: Cheatham County town of similar population and rural-to-bedroom-community character. Operates its own police, fire, water, and sewer utilities, making it a useful peer for municipal service delivery benchmarking.
• Town of Pegram, Tennessee: Adjacent small Cheatham County town on I-40 with a comparable bedroom-community profile, similar population scale, and shared county services. Provides a direct municipal-government comparison point for size, service portfolio, and tax base.
• City of Fairview, Tennessee: Williamson County small city of similar population and Nashville-adjacent location, with comparable municipal service portfolio including its own fire, police, and public works. Useful peer for bedroom-community fiscal benchmarking.

Regional players

• City of Dickson, Tennessee: Regional center west of Kingston Springs along I-40. Comparable as a regional hub providing utility and public-safety services that interact with smaller neighboring towns, but does not directly compete for the same Nashville commuter base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtwD5KW3_0JRu3uwvT8tSRA?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/TownofKingstonSprings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-kingston-springs-tennessee

Compliance4 records

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