NASHVILLE – The Nashville police chief, Heather Burris, has been removed from her position after serving for two years.
The Nashville Town Council unanimously voted to remove her during a meeting on Monday.
Burris has been in the role since 2022.
Sergeant Daniel Scott Bowling has been named the department’s interim police chief while the search for a new permanent police chief begins.
The council did not provide specific reasons for Burris’ termination. Still, during the recorded audio of Monday’s meeting, they stated, “We have determined that Chief Heather Burris does not have a current contract. We are a very small department and a small town, and over 60% of our budget goes to the police department. We cannot afford to do anything that is not helping the residents of this town, and right now, we don’t feel the residents are getting the best protection. We have little precious resources to spend, and we have to ensure that they are spent carefully.”
The council mentioned that an investigation into Burris’ performance has been ongoing for the last “six to eight months.” Still, the council did not provide specific details regarding the reasons for her termination.
