Lifelong resident of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, Shawn Wright was elected to the Murfreesboro City Council in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. Halfway through his current term that expires in 2028, he shares remaining objectives he hopes to accomplish.
"People are the best part of our community. City council meetings are open to the public, or residents can view them on CityTV, Channel 3. Get involved; we love to see everyone participating," encourages Shawn.
His personal background enables him to serve on and contribute to the Murfreesboro Planning Commission in a variety of ways. As a Realtor/real estate broker with CENTURY 21 Wright Realty, Shawn helps small businesses and Middle Tennessee homeowners with housing needs. Graduating from Oakland High School in 1999, he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in economics/finance from Middle Tennessee State University. He continued at the University of Memphis where he received a master's degree in business administration. Additionally, he earned certifications in business analytics and lean process management at University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Thinking back, why were you interested in serving on city council?
"My family's deep roots in Murfreesboro go back multiple generations. This was a way I could give back to the community that's been so important and helpful to my family."
What new elements of Murfreesboro did you discover through your council participation?
"There's so much going on here, like worthy charitable events, the average person doesn't have a chance to know about them all. I've learned how long it really takes for city-managed projects to be passed or denied. In fact, by the time a project gets approved, I've worked with it at least four times."
What's your vision for the remainder of your term?
"Keep working on our infrastructure. I enjoyed working with the state to get Old Fort Parkway widened. I remember when it used to only take 10-12 minutes to get from one side of town to another."
Most important opportunity for the Boro's future?
"Job creation. We're Nashville's largest suburb, so many people want to come here, but growth takes solid planning and can be expensive."
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