About Rhea Little
Rhea Little emphasizes conservative leadership with a focus on fiscal responsibility, strategic economic growth, and preserving Brentwood’s community values of purposeful growth and a family-focused community. For nearly two decades on the Brentwood City Commission and a Brentwood business owner for more than three decades, Rhea has prioritized efficient governance, local business support, and a commitment to enhancing quality of life for all Brentwood residents.
BACKGROUND
Fourth-generation Brentwood business owner of Rhea Little's Tire and Auto Repair. The Little family has been in business since 1929, when they started helping customers with their automotive needs and serving Williamson County residents. One of the proudest moments as a business owner is that Rhea Little and his business have met payroll every week for decades.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Rhea Little has a proven track record of effective leadership and community involvement. With a background in business management and a passion for public service, Rhea has dedicated himself to serving the people of Brentwood and ensuring a prosperous future for the community.
- Brentwood City Commissioner (2009-Present)
- Mayor, City of Brentwood (2019-2023)
- Vice Mayor, City of Brentwood (2009-2011)
- Brentwood Tree Board
- Brentwood Park Board
- Brentwood Environmental Advisory Board
- Brentwood Beer Board
- Planning Commission
- Emergency Communications District Board
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Consistent tax rate for 34 years, helped lower effective rate to 0.36%
- AAA Bond Rating $58.2 million dollar fund balance
- Increased Brentwood's Park land by over 40%
- Supporter of Brentwood Summer Concerts in the Park
- Helped pass approval of Brentwood's First Inclusive Playground
- Self-insured city health plan for employees, saving more than $200,000 since 2011
- Helped to pass widening for Concord, Franklin Road to Moores Lane, and Sunset Roads
- Helped to obtain Traffic Signals for Crockett Road, Gordon Petty, Jones Parkway, Split Log at Wilson Pike
- Intersection Improvements at Maryland Way/Wilson Pike, Concord Road, Mallory Lane at Moores Lane (Turn Lane), I-65 at Concord turn lane
- National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Accredited Master Mechanic
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Williamson County Small Business of the Year, Glenn Huff Award (2003)
- Williamson Inc. Board Member (2001-2003)
- Brentwood Rotary Member (2000-present)
- Brentwood Rotary Board of Directors
- Brentwood Rotary Foundation Trustee
- Attends Brentwood Baptist Church
- Family Heritage in Brentwood and Williamson County dating back to the 1790's
- Direct Descendant of Gersham Hunt, one of Brentwood's earliest settlers
PERSONAL LIFE
- Married for 38 years
- Two daughters, one grandchild
- Franklin High School graduate, top 10% of class
- Belmont University, Cum Laude
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