Smyrna Citizens Academy

The Smyrna Citizens Academy gives residents an opportunity to become civically engaged by building positive relationships with city government officials while furthering their education on the city’s daily processes. Through the academy, citizens will get a behind-the-scenes look at city operations, have a chance to give feedback that may help the city improve its commitment to the citizens, and become ambassadors for the city in which they live, work, and play.

Learn from city staff during interactive sessions about:

• City Council
• Administration and Court Services
• Finance, Human Resources, and Community Relations
• Public Works and Engineering
• Community Development, Economic Development, and IT
• Environmental Services/KSB 
• Parks & Recreation
• Smyrna Public Library and Smyrna History Museum
• Police and Fire

The program takes place over an 11-week period consisting of an orientation night, nine learning sessions, and a graduation reception and ceremony. All sessions will run from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the assigned location. 

For immediate questions regarding the Smyrna Citizens Academy, please email Evie Ramsey.

2026 Program

The 2026 Smyrna Citizens Academy program applications are now closed.

2025 Graduates

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2024 Graduates

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2023 Graduates

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2022 Graduates

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2019 Graduates

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2018 Graduates