Kingston Springs City Planner to Retire

Sharon Armstrong departs after a decade of service to the town.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:10am

Kingston Springs City Planner Sharon Armstrong will retire at the end of 2026 after serving in the role for the last 10 years. Armstrong previously worked as the Cheatham County planning director from 2006-2009 and as the Middle Tennessee Regional Representative for the Tennessee Association of Floodplain Management.

Why it matters

Armstrong's departure marks a transition for the town's planning leadership, as the Planning Commission Chair and former Mayor Tony Gross will oversee the search for a new city planner. The town may look to the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) for assistance in the hiring process.

The details

City Manager John Lawless confirmed that Armstrong had been considering retirement for some time and decided to step down at the end of this year. The town will need to find a replacement to continue managing development and growth in Kingston Springs.

  • Sharon Armstrong will retire at the end of 2026.
  • Armstrong joined the Town of Kingston Springs as a planning consultant in March 2017.
  • Prior to that, she served as Cheatham County's planning director from 2006-2009.

The players

Sharon Armstrong

The outgoing Kingston Springs City Planner who is retiring at the end of 2026 after 10 years in the role.

John Lawless

The Kingston Springs City Manager who confirmed Armstrong's retirement plans.

Tony Gross

The Kingston Springs Planning Commission Chair and former Mayor who will oversee the search for a new city planner.

Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC)

The advisory council that may assist the town in the hiring process for a new city planner.

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What’s next

The Town of Kingston Springs Planning Commission Chair, former Mayor Tony Gross, will be in charge of interviewing and hiring a new city planner. The town may consider looking to the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) for assistance in the hiring process.

The takeaway

After a decade of service, the departure of experienced city planner Sharon Armstrong represents a transition for Kingston Springs as the town seeks to find a replacement to continue managing development and growth in the community.