Nate Ridley was promoted to Director of Sanitation and Environmental Services in January. Nate began his career with the City in 1999. He worked his way up from working on the back of a sanitation truck to director! Nate has more than 25 years' experience in solid waste management, including collection, transfer, and recycling. He holds Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certifications in  Managing Collection Systems (2011) and Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems (2015) and has been a Certified Instructor with SWANA since 2013, sharing his knowledge and experience with others in the industry. In addition, Nate proudly serves as the Safety Ambassador for the TN Volunteer Chapter of SWANA. Prior to this promotion, Nate served five years as Assistant Director.

"My mission is to make a lasting, positive impact on the City of Franklin, improving it for future generations."