Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Gallatin Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

5 contests

11 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Mayor · 1 seat

Johnnie AndersonAssistant principal at Gallatin High School since 2014, administering Career and Technical Education.3sourced
Paige BrownIncumbentMayor of Gallatin; term ends in 20264sourced
Mary GenungNurse of 45 years and former Sumner County commissioner for District 9, who served until August 2026.3sourced

Alderman At-Large · 1 seat

Alderman District 3 · 1 seat

Alderman District 4 · 1 seat

Alderman District 5 · 1 seat

Gallatin voters choose the mayor, one at-large alderman and the alderman for their own district (3, 4 or 5), depending on where they live. Districts 1 and 2 and one at-large seat are not on this ballot.

1 note on these statements

Steve D Fann is listed as Gallatin Alderman-At-Large and Craig Hayes as Ward 4 Alderman, both with 2022–2026 terms. Sumner County Election Commission

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Todd AlexanderAlderman, District 23sourced Shawn FennellAlderman, At-Large2sourced Paul JonesAlderman, District 13sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesApartment and residential growth, Data center moratorium, Project Phoenix and City Hall Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter registration deadline

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Apartment and residential growth

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council advanced a six-month apartment moratorium on first reading, and a new zoning ordinance passed second reading in September.

What's on the tableThe council elected this year will decide whether to continue, extend or end the apartment moratorium and how new residential projects are approved.

In July 2026 the council voted 7-0 to direct the planning commission to evaluate a moratorium on new multi-family applications. Gallatin City Council minutes, July 7, 2026 (in July 21 agenda packet) · Jul 7, 2026
In September 2026 an ordinance for an apartment moratorium passed first reading 4-2 after an amendment reduced it from 12 months to six. Gallatin City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 (in Oct. 6 agenda packet) · Sep 15, 2026
On Sept. 1, 2026 the council approved on second reading a new zoning ordinance and zoning map to replace the current ones, 6-0. Gallatin City Council minutes, Sept. 1, 2026 (in Sept. 15 agenda packet) · Sep 1, 2026

Data center moratorium

Where it standsA six-month data center moratorium ordinance passed first reading in September 2026.

What's on the tableThe council will decide on later readings and any extension of the moratorium.

In September 2026 an amendment cutting the proposed 12-month moratorium to six months passed 4-3, with the mayor voting aye to break the tie. Gallatin City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 (in Oct. 6 agenda packet) · Sep 15, 2026
The ordinance as amended passed first reading 5-1. Gallatin City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 (in Oct. 6 agenda packet) · Sep 15, 2026

Project Phoenix and City Hall

Where it standsThe city describes Project Phoenix as a proposed concept and not a final decision to fund City Hall improvements or authorize construction.

What's on the tableThe council elected this year will decide whether the city goes forward with a new City Hall and the Project Phoenix development or another option.

On Aug. 5, 2025 the council voted to proceed with a preliminary concept plan and approved a revised memorandum of understanding with Boyle Investment Company. City of Gallatin
The Aug. 5, 2025 resolution passed 4-1, with Jouvence voting no. The Gallatin News · Aug 6, 2025
The city's page says the project would include City Hall, a hotel, residential units, open space and retail and restaurant space. City of Gallatin

Annexation requests

Where it standsIn 2026 the council voted on requests to authorize landowner annexation applications, rejecting one in July and approving another in September.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to accept further annexation applications and the services that come with them.

A September 2026 resolution authorizing an application to annex 56.67 acres north of Hartsville Pike passed 5-1. Gallatin City Council minutes, Sept. 1, 2026 (in Sept. 15 agenda packet) · Sep 1, 2026

Transparency and oversight

Where it standsIn September 2026 the council advanced an ordinance to create an Ethics Commission.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to finalize the Ethics Commission and how it handles financial oversight.

In August 2026 a motion to place an Independent Financial Committee on the next work session carried 6-1. Gallatin City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 (in Sept. 1 agenda packet) · Aug 18, 2026
Ordinance O2609-68, to amend the Ethics Code to create an Ethics Commission, passed first reading 6-0 in September 2026. Gallatin City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 (in Oct. 6 agenda packet) · Sep 15, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. Should Gallatin pause some new residential development while it studies roads and utilities?
2. How long should Gallatin pause new data center applications?
3. What should Gallatin do about Project Phoenix and City Hall?

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Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

Voter registration deadlineSumner County Election CommissionOct 5, 2026
Early voting beginsSumner County Election CommissionOct 14, 2026
Last day to request an absentee ballotSumner County Election CommissionOct 24, 2026
Early voting endsSumner County Election CommissionOct 29, 2026
Election DaySumner County Election CommissionNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Todd Alexander, Shawn Fennell, Paul Jones5 on this ballot

7 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

Five council members are elected from districts, two council members and the mayor are elected at large. City of Gallatin
Council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. City of Gallatin
The mayor presides over council meetings and represents the council to the public. City of Gallatin
The mayor of Gallatin typically does not vote on council matters unless it is as a tiebreaker, according to WKRN. WKRN · Sep 3, 2026
The Nov. 3, 2026 ballot has the mayor, one at-large alderman and the alderman seats for Districts 3, 4 and 5. Sumner County Election Commission
The council meets on the first and third Tuesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall. UT MTAS
It takes four members to constitute a quorum. City of Gallatin

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