Smyrna, TN - William R. Culbertson has announced his retirement on Feb. 1, 2025, as Fire Chief of Smyrna after thirty-five years of dedicated service. Bill is a third-generation Smyrna Fire Chief and was the first full-time employee hired in the Fire Department in 1998. He said, “I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am incredibly fortunate to have worked with such talented, driven, and passionate individuals."

Smyrna Mayor Mary Esther Reed stated, “Bill has been a pivotal part of this community for many years. I've known him my entire life and have worked with him for the past twenty-two years. This town has been blessed to have such a caring and dedicated individual as Fire Chief."

Town Manager David Santucci remarked, "With Chief Culbertson retiring, we've got some big shoes to fill. He's not someone you can replace. We'll start the recruitment process after the new year through an open and transparent process. This is a great opportunity, and I'm sure it will be a competitive recruitment."