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Tullahoma confirms Nick Kimbrough as director of safety and codes compliance
Summary
The board voted to confirm Nick Kimbrough as director of safety and codes compliance to separate code enforcement duties from planning. City leaders said the move will reduce workload on Planning Director Charles Rush and asked staff to present an updated organizational chart and salary study.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen confirmed Nick Kimbrough as the city’s director of safety and codes compliance by a unanimous vote (7–0).
City administrators said the appointment formalizes a split between long‑range planning and day‑to‑day code enforcement. Officials said Planning Director Charles Rush had been stretched by having both planning and code‑enforcement responsibilities and that separating those duties will reduce conflicts and improve focus on strategic growth.
Why it matters: The reorganization affects how the city processes building‑ and code‑related transactions and complaints. City leaders said the change should allow Charles Rush to concentrate on planning and development while Kimbrough focuses on compliance and safety matters.
What staff said
City Administrator (Mr. Quigg) told the board that Nick Kimbrough had been serving in the role for about six to seven months and that the split will reduce workload and potential conflicts for the planning office. The administrator said he plans to present an updated organizational chart in a future meeting so the board can see department‑level structure at a glance.
Board reaction
Several aldermen praised Kimbrough’s qualifications and neighborhood approach. One alderman told the board that Kimbrough’s background in the fire service and as fire marshal gives him experience appropriate for the safety and codes role.
Vote
- Confirm appointment of Nick Kimbrough as director of safety and codes compliance (Item 25‑05): passed, 7–0.
What’s next
Staff said they will return with a consolidated organizational chart at a future meeting and continue a concurrent review of personnel policies and salary comparisons to ensure positions align with responsibilities.
