Q&A with Spring Hill Ward 4 Candidates: Trent Linville

What is your public service experience?

I’ve had the honor of serving as an Alderman representing Ward 4 in Spring Hill for the past four years. During my first term as an alderman, I've actively addressed Spring Hill’s infrastructure needs, particularly transportation and public safety. When our Highway 31 widening project lost its place on TDOT's priority list, I stepped up to serve as Spring Hill's representative to the Greater Nashville Regional Council's Transportation Policy Board - a role typically held by the Mayor. Through building strong regional partnerships on this board that helps allocate state road funding, we successfully restored funding for this $300 million project, making it one of only 90 selected from more than 700 projects submitted across Tennessee (and the 4th largest project). Additionally, I was one of two elected officials that spoke at the hearing where new TriStar Hospital was approved to help improve Spring Hill’s access to medical care here at home.

What is your private sector experience?

I’m an attorney and the owner of Linville Estate Law, a boutique estate planning firm. I started my practice in October 2021 and since then it has grown from just me and a laptop to a seven-figure practice with three attorneys and 10 staff members. In fact, we’re the highest rated estate planning law firm in the state of Tennessee on Google. This experience provided me with deep insights into strategic planning, fiscal management, and managing growth—skills directly applicable to governing a rapidly expanding city like Spring Hill.

What are the biggest needs or top concerns for your ward?

The most pressing concerns for Ward 4 are infrastructure-related, specifically sewer, water, and roads. Our sewer plant is nearing capacity, requiring immediate action alongside long-term planning, including the innovative Project SWIFT to secure water independence. Additionally, road infrastructure, particularly the intersection at Buckner Lane and Port Royal Road and widening Kedron Road from 31 to Saturn Parkway, are top priorities to address traffic congestion.

What is your take on continued private development within the city?

Private development should proceed thoughtfully, providing tangible benefits to the city rather than exacerbating existing issues. Infrastructure improvements must come before impact. Projects like the Legacy Pointe development, which significantly reduced potential residential density while delivering substantial economic benefits and infrastructure improvements represent the kind of growth I support. I am cautious about approving purely residential developments without clear advantages, particularly due to our current sewer capacity constraints.

What do you think the city needs to be doing to improve its infrastructure (power, water, roads, etc.)?

Funding infrastructure improvements often comes down to how effectively you can bring state and federal resources into Spring Hill. For example, the only reason that the June Lake interchange was prioritized by TDOT and built was because Spring Hill won a $25 million federal grant to fund part of the construction. We need elected officials that understand how to set Spring Hill up to maximize the funding that flows from the federal and state governments. During my last four years, I have learned so much about that process and have, along with incredible city staff members, put Spring Hill in a position to receive millions of dollars in both road and sewer/water infrastructure dollars over the next few years.

Which mayoral candidate are you supporting?

At this stage, my focus remains on serving Spring Hill effectively, whoever the voters choose as mayor. While I'd love to endorse the candidate who can magically fix traffic overnight, my hope is that voters consider a mayor who will put in the work to solve problems and deliver results to make Spring Hill an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. I'll happily support the one best suited to build strong relationships and deliver practical solutions to our pressing infrastructure issues.

If elected, how would you work alongside a mayoral candidate who you did not support?

Effective governance is built on collaboration, regardless of electoral support. My commitment is to foster respectful, productive relationships focused on shared goals for Spring Hill’s future. As I’ve consistently demonstrated, achieving the best outcomes for our community transcends politics, and I will continue working closely and constructively with whoever the voters choose as mayor.