Tullahoma announces public works changes

The city of Tullahoma has announced the retirement of current Director of Public Works Butch Taylor and the appointment of Eric Pierce as his successor.  

Taylor has retired after 30 years of service to the city of Tullahoma. A reception in Taylor’s honor was held at the city’s public works facility prior to his last day on Dec. 9. 

Prior to being selected as the new public works director, Eric Pierce served as the city’s public works superintendent since 2019. In this role, he has managed staff and day-to-day operations, coordinated construction projects, and overseen subdivision inspections. 

Before he came to Tullahoma, Pierce served as the public works director for the city of Shelbyville from March 2016 to 2019 and as a storm water coordinator and inspector for Shelbyville from 2006 to 2016.