Family First
Strong families are the foundation of a strong community. Every major decision should answer one question: “Will this help make Smyrna a better place to raise a family?”
Early Voting: Oct 14–29Election Day: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Matt Ford for Smyrna Town Council
Smyrna First. For Our Families. For Our Future.
A lifelong Smyrna resident running to protect the town we love.
Election Day · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Meet Matt Ford
Matt Ford is a digital marketing professional, entrepreneur, and lifelong resident of Smyrna, Tennessee. He helps local businesses grow through practical, results-driven marketing — generating leads, increasing visibility, and connecting them with the right customers.
When he isn't working, Matt is with his wife and five sons, coaching baseball, fishing, and serving his community. His years as a coach and family man shaped his belief that success is built on consistency, trust, and strong relationships.
An avid reader drawn to classic literature, history, and books on leadership and faith, Matt is guided by his Christian faith and a commitment to serving others. Whether helping a business grow, mentoring young athletes, or with his family, he strives to make a lasting, positive impact.
“I am not running because Smyrna is broken. I'm running because Smyrna is worth protecting.”
My Commitment
If elected, I will use every tool available to me and do everything within my power to protect the values that have made Smyrna a great place to live.
Put Smyrna families first.
Protect the character and identity of our town.
Support policies that strengthen families and neighborhoods.
Promote responsible growth that serves residents, not outside interests.
Preserve Smyrna as a place where future generations can safely live, work, worship, and raise families.
Where I Stand
Preserve Smyrna's Character
Smyrna's success didn't happen by accident. Growth should benefit the people who already live here and never come at the expense of our community's identity.
Responsible Development
I support growth that serves Smyrna residents, and I'll pursue every lawful avenue to ensure Smyrna does not become home to large-scale data farm developments that harm our community and quality of life.
Protecting Life
Every human life has value and dignity. I am proudly pro-life and will use every tool within local government's authority to oppose efforts to establish abortion facilities in our community.
Protecting Children
Children deserve a safe, age-appropriate environment. I support keeping pornographic and sexually explicit materials out of public spaces and keeping the Smyrna Public Library focused on serving families and protecting children.
Smyrna First
Smyrna's success belongs to the people who live here. I'll put local residents, families, and small businesses ahead of outside interests in every decision I make.
A Promise to Every Generation
To our older generations:
Thank you for building the Smyrna we enjoy today. I'm not running to undo your work; I'm running to continue it, so your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren can keep raising families here.
To our younger generations:
I care deeply about your future. I want Smyrna to remain a place where you can afford to build a life, raise a family, own a home, worship freely, and become part of a thriving community.
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Early voting runs October 14–29, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Check your registration and make a plan to vote.
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