| Town of Pegram Regularly scheduled monthly meetings:
FACTS to know . . .
The Town of Pegram was incorporated in 1972.
Population is over 2046.
Solid Waste Disposal - Cheatham County Landfill: Open Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. For more information: # 792-7538 or 792-4316.
City Hall Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 4 PM.
Any changes to the regularly scheduled hours/meetings will be posted in the glass case
outside of City Hall. Any changes to the regularly scheduled hours/meeting will be
posted in the glass case outside of City Hall or visit our web page
http://www.pegram.net/bulletin.html
Pegram City Hall is 4 miles from Harpeth Middle (925-2293) and Harpeth
High (952-2811) Schools
Pegram Community Club information: 646-6993 (Francis Ketchum)
Pegram Ball Park/Little League: 646-9196 (during ball season only)
City Hall Mailing address: PO Box is 249, Pegram 37143
City Hall Physical address: 482 Thompson Road, Pegram 37143 (at the
entrance of the City Park)
The Town of Pegram has no property tax and operates on state and local
tax, along with building permit fees and state gas and beer tax.
City Hall voice line is 615-646-0731 and fax/phone line is 615-646-0773.
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG-DRILL-BLAST line is # 1-800-351-1111
CALL for Burning Permits # 1-800-367-3507 or 615-646-0773 /
615-646-6800. Burn Permits required October 15th- May 15th.
Post Office # 646-6886 - - new address is at the corner of Hwy 70 and
Sunnyfield Drive (opposite the railroad track by the City Park).
Pegram Elementary (K-4) - # 646-6637
Park & Recreation:
Pegram has one-multi-purpose City Park. Many of the Town's larger events
are held in the park area, including the annual Independence Day Celebration, the annual
Christmas in Pegram Park, and the annual PVFD City Halloween Cookout.
"Friends of Pegram Park" is a group of concerned citizens who
meet on the 1st Monday of each month at GGoose and Gander DayCare at 6 PM. The
"Friends of Pegram Park" group is responsible for such activities as the 'Pegram
Night at the Nashville Sounds". The group has their own logo and invites ANY
interested party to attend the monthly meetings. They do not require you to live inside of
the city limits to be part of their group. Denise Kidd is the chairperson of "Friends
of Pegram Park". Their voice line number is 615-646-9820.
The park includes three ball fields, bating cage, a covered picnic area
with shelter and fireplace, a stage area, numerous picnic tables and grills, children's
playground, walking track, basketball and lighted tennis courts, a sand volleyball court,
the city fire hall and much more. The park entrance is located off Thompson Road - just
down from the Community Club and the Little Red Caboose at the intersection of Hwy
70/Thompson Road.
Annual Events for the Town of Pegram
Pegram Independence Day Celebration begins with an all-you-can eat
pancake breakfast followed by the patriotic parade, BBQ lunch, many contest, games,
prizes, fireworks, etc. etc. No admission fee. 646-0773
Pegram Fish Fry is a 50-year-old tradition from before the Town of
Pegram was incorporated. Thousands of pounds of Tennessee River catfish are served with
all the fixings each March at the Pegram Community Center. For more information, call
Francis Ketchum at 646-6993.
PVFD City "Appreciation" Halloween Cookout: A time where the
PVFD has open house, refreshments, entertainment, hayrides, etc. to show their
appreciation to all those who have supported the Town of Pegram Volunteer Fire Department
through the year. No admission fee. 646-6800 or 646-0773.
Christmas in Pegram Park - The celebration begins with the annual Town
of Pegram Christmas Parade followed by the celebration held in the City Park. All four
churches in the Pegram Community come together to form the Pegram Community Choir for the
occasion. Free entertainment, free refreshments, Santa & his elves (bring your own
camera), "Love Lights a Tree" - - county tree for the American Cancer Society,
Pegram Business Christmas Decorating Contest etc. etc. No admission cost. 646-0773.
City Building Permits:
- .25 sq. ft. on TOTAL square footage of new construction
Total square footage multiplied by .25 = City Building Permit
City Facilities Tax:
Residential = .75 sq. ft. on HEATED AREA only
Heated Area square footage multiplied by .75 = Res. City Facilities Tax
Commercial = .40 sq. ft. on TOTAL square footage
Total square footage multiplied by .40 = Comm. City Facilities Tax
All Town of Pegram Permits can be applied for during regularly scheduled/posted City
Hall hours Monday - Friday 8 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 4 PM.
Bring your receipt(s) from the Cheatham County Building Codes Department in Ashland
City in order to apply for your City permits. County Building Codes Office # 792-7915
Septic Inspections:
- Where City Sewer is not available, the State Environmental Office performs the
inspections. For information about the City approved septic tank for the Town of Pegram,
call City Hall at 646-0773.
City officials can be reached through the City Recorder or City Clerk at
646-0733 at City Hall as follows:
Mayor, Gene Hannah - HOME # 615-646-6616
Vice Mayor, Danny Stuart - HOME # 615-646-6530
Alderman, Aubrey Chambers - HOME # 615-646-1627
Alderman, Chip Chipoletti - HOME # 615-646-2447
Alderman, Terri Ray - HOME # 615-673-7608
Fire Chief, Brent Stuart - 615-646-6800
Park Commissioner, Aubrey Chambers - HOME # 615-646-1627
City PAID employees:
City Recorder: Judy Thurmond-Phillips (full-time)
City Clerk: Kathy King (part-time)
Public Works/Parks - Larry Martin (full-time)
Sewer Operator - Kenneth Welch (part-time)
Building Inspector - Bobby Richardson (part-time)
Non-Emergency Pegram Fire Department # 615-646-6800
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