The Committee to Elect Nick Forsythe

The Committee to Elect Nick Forsythe Professional Leadership. Engineering Precision. Conservative Values. Nicholas "Nick" Forsythe isn't a career politician—he’s a problem solver.

05/06/2026

A Final Thought on the Road Ahead 🗳️🇺🇸

​Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 primary, I want to share one last observation.

​We came within 15 votes of an upset. I couldn't post up at election sites due to work and coaching my son last night. I promised my family and a very inspiring woman, Patricia, that I would put my family first during the campaign.

​This campaign was a choice between two very different styles of leadership. On one hand, you saw the "tacky" approach, green signs hung from tractors, dump trucks, and hay bales across every corner of the Gladeville, followed by a wave of desperate, last-minute phone calls.

​On the other hand, I chose to present an Engineer’s Blueprint. I let my platform speak for itself. I focused on the sewer capacity crisis, over-development, independent budget oversight, and professional transparency. I didn't want to "beg" for your vote; I wanted to earn it by offering real, technical solutions to the problems facing District 14.

​To me, that is a victory for substance over gimmicks. It shows that half of our district is tired of the "business as usual" politics and is ready for a representative who treats the office like the serious professional job it is.

​I’m proud that I ran a campaign focused on data and answering questions from the residents. I’m proud that I stood on my principles and my professional credentials. And I’m incredibly proud of the hundreds of you who voted for a new, independent direction for Wilson County.

​The math doesn't change just because the election is over. I’ll see you around the neighborhood and at the courthouse, because the work of fixing our infrastructure is just beginning.

​Onward,
​Nick Forsythe
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Tomorrow is the Day: An Engineer’s Blueprint for District 14 🗳️🇺🇸​Neighbors,​As we head into Election Day tomorrow, I wa...
05/04/2026

Tomorrow is the Day: An Engineer’s Blueprint for District 14 🗳️🇺🇸

​Neighbors,
​As we head into Election Day tomorrow, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Over the last few months, I’ve walked hundreds of miles across District 14, met many of you at your front doors or at county meetings, and had some of the most honest conversations about the future of our community.

​I didn’t run for County Commissioner because I wanted a title or a "seat at the table." I ran because, as a Professional Engineer and an MBA, I see the math of our county’s growth, and it isn't adding up.
​Why I am asking for your vote tomorrow:
​Growth Must Pay Its Way: the sewer managment and even water utility need vast improvements, yet we continue to approve thousands of new rooftops. We need to raise Impact Fees and costs for new traffic lights warehouse impose so that developers, not current taxpayers, are footing the bill for our infrastructure.

​Independent Oversight: I am the only candidate in this race who is completely independent from the county payroll. I don’t work for the departments I’m supposed to oversee, which means I can provide the objective "check and balance" your tax dollars deserve.

​Transparency & Communication: You shouldn't find out about a massive development after the dirt is already moving. I will use this platform to keep you informed BEFORE the votes happen at the courthouse.

​Common Sense Leadership: I’m a dad, a local soccer coach, and a neighbor who cares about preserving the character of our community. I believe in limited government, fiscal responsibility, and protecting our way of life.

​The Choice is Simple:
​We can continue with "business as usual," or we can bring an Engineer’s Blueprint to the courthouse, one that uses data, professional ethics, and transparency to manage our growth.

​Polls are open tomorrow, May 5th, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If you live in District 14, I would be honored to earn your vote. Let’s stop just "pushing buttons" and start building a better Wilson County.
​See you at the polls! 🇺🇸

​Nick Forsythe
Candidate for Wilson County Commission, District 14

04/15/2026

It’s go time, Wilson County! 🗳️ 🇺🇸

Early voting starts TODAY! Your voice is the most powerful tool you have to shape the future of District 14 and our entire county. I’m running to ensure that as we grow, we do it the right way protecting our infrastructure, our schools, and the unique character of our county

Don’t wait until Election Day on May 5th, beat the lines and make your plan to vote early!

📍 Early Voting Locations:

Gladeville Community Center (95 McCrary Rd)

Mt. Juliet Community Center (1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy)

Wilson County Election Commission (230 E Gay St, Lebanon)

Watertown Community Center (8630 Sparta Pike)

I would be honored to have your vote. Let’s keep working for District 14!

04/12/2026

I was asked recently for kind of a roadmap to the infrastructure issues. I drafted a blueprint on how I would tackle the issue.

​Here is exactly how we move to raise impact fees so that growth pays for growth:

​1. Commission a Professional Impact Fee Study
Legally, Wilson County must justify impact fee increases with a data-driven study. We need a professional analysis that maps out exactly what these 13,000+ new rooftops will cost our roads, schools, and sewer systems. My background in engineering and my MBA from TN Tech give me the ability to oversee this study and ensure the numbers are accurate and not "fudged" to favor developers.

​2. Legislative Action in Nashville
Many of our fee structures are tied to state law or private acts. I will work directly with our state representatives to ensure Wilson County has the legal authority to adjust these fees to reflect the actual cost of infrastructure in 2026. We shouldn't be charging 2010 prices for 2026 problems.
​3. Ending the "Good Ole Boy" Discount
Right now, developers are getting a "discount" because our fees are lower than surrounding counties. That makes us a target for rapid, unmanaged growth. I am running for Commission because I don’t work for the county and I don’t owe favors to developers. I will advocate for a fee structure that shifts the burden of new infrastructure off of your property taxes, water and sewer bills, and onto the developers' bottom line.

​4. Proactive Sewer Planning
When Lebanon’s plant hits 80% or 90%, new construction will grind to a halt or, worse, cause system failures. We need to implement tiered impact fees now to fund the expansion before we reach the breaking point.

​The Bottom Line: We need representation that understands the math behind the infrastructure. I’m not just going to put up a green sign and hope for the best; I’m going to use my professional experience to make sure developers pay their fair share so our current residents aren't stuck with the bill!

As I am just figuring things out and discovering them, I may not be 100% correct, but the area from the red square, I kn...
04/09/2026

As I am just figuring things out and discovering them, I may not be 100% correct, but the area from the red square, I know is the current Ravenscrest development, will be built up until it reaches central pike across from Posey Hill! Phases 1-3 are already approved and in process. Phase 4 is going up to the planning committee in April 17th. It will run all the way and connect across from Posey Hill on Central Pike.

Phase Status Estimated Lot Count
Phase 1 Active/Complete 120 Lots (Grouped with 3a)
Phase 2 Active/Sections Sold ~94 Lots (Section 3 = 32 lots)
Phase 3 Under Development Part of the 120-lot grouping
Phase 4 Prelim. up for approval 65 lots

Total Project Master Planned ~645 Lots (Total build-out)

So the most of the area from the current footprint heading towards central pike will be homes.

When you start crunching the numbers for a development of this scale, the "invisible" strain on District 14 becomes very clear. Based on your assumptions and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) standards, here is the impact of 645 houses:

1. Traffic Impact (The Daily "Grind")
Total Daily Trips: 6,450 car trips per day added to local roads (Gladeville Road and Jackson Road).

Peak Hour Stress: During the morning rush (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM), you can expect approximately 480 to 500 cars hitting the road at once just from Ravenscrest.

The Problem: Our roads are not designed for this. Adding nearly 6,500 daily trips without significant widening or intersection improvements is why residents are seeing "failing" levels of service.

2. School System Impact
Using your assumption of 2 kids per household, the numbers are staggering for local school capacity.

Total Students: 1,290 children.
Classroom Demand: At a standard ratio of 20 students per teacher, Ravenscrest alone creates a need for 64 new classrooms.

School Capacity: Gladeville Elementary and Gladeville Middle are already near or at capacity. 1,290 students is roughly twice the entire student body of Gladeville Elementary (which sits at about 680 students). Essentially, Ravenscrest creates the need for 2 new elementary schools worth of space, depending on the age of children moving in.

3. School Bus Logistics
Bus Loads: A standard school bus holds about 60–70 students.
The Fleet: You would need roughly 18 to 22 school buses just to serve this one neighborhood. We can't get busses for the current load of kids let alone adding more.

Traffic Jam: We already had Stewarts Ferry completely at a standstill from 2:20ish till about 3:50 PM because of the elementary and middle schools traffic backing up and stopping traffic.

4. Public Safety & Infrastructure
Water/Sewer (STEP System): At 645 houses, the "drip fields" for the community septic system have to process roughly 150,000 to 180,000 gallons of effluent per day. If the soil saturation fails or the "as-built" plans aren't accurate, that's a massive environmental risk for District 14. As we know there is already a moratorium for approving anything due to previous failures. Why approve any development while we have severe issues with the current systems.

Emergency Services: With 1,290 kids and 1,290+ cars, the frequency of EMS/Fire calls will naturally increase. Narrow roads make "response times" a major safety concern for your potential constituents.

I feel like before approving another phase of slapped together houses that are right on top of each other, we should PAUSE and consider schools, roads, EMS, and STEP systems!

04/08/2026

As this legislature is moving quickly through the TN state and could be law by the end of April I find it very interesting.

Pending Legislation: HB 2319 / SB 2253
​A bill was introduced in the 2026 session that would fundamentally change this. HB 2319 (sponsored by Rep. Dave Wright) would disqualify local government employees from serving on the legislative body of the government that employs them.
​Status: As of today, this bill has not passed. It was recently recommended for passage by a subcommittee and is scheduled for a hearing in the House State & Local Government Committee tomorrow, April 8, 2026.
​Grandfather Clause: If passed, the current version of the bill includes a "grandfather clause," meaning employees currently serving on a commission could finish their terms, but would be ineligible for future terms.

This would DQ the current district 14 commissioner from running or being elected for any future term unless he quit his roads job. I wonder if he is aware and if he has committed to quit his job if elected?

04/07/2026

It is time for real checks and balances in Wilson County 🗳️

​Hi neighbors, I have been thinking a lot about what "representation" actually means. To me, it means putting the residents first, not the system.
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​Right now, we have a "Good Ole Boy" network where the lines between being a county employee and a county representative have become way too blurry. We currently have a representative who works for the county roads department, drives a county truck home every night on the taxpayer's dime, and voted to approve a raise for himself. When you are the one holding the checkbook and the one receiving the check, you have a responsibility to recuse yourself. That is basic ethics, but it is also a failure of checks and balances.

​Wilson County deserves better than "business as usual."
​With my background as a professional engineer and an MBA from TN Tech, I am offering independent, transparent oversight. I don’t work for the county, I work for you.

​Early Voting runs from April 15th through April 30th. With the primary election on May 5th. You can cast your ballot right here in the neighborhood at the Gladeville Community Center. I would be honored to earn your vote and bring some much-needed accountability to the courthouse

04/06/2026

Upcoming District 14 planning items for April 17th.

I would think the Beckhaven development would also be voted on again, but it isn't on the schedule online yet.

7) Prelim – Ravens Crest Phase 4 65 lots Ravens Crest Ave 116/01.00 Commission District 14 zoned R-1

8) Subdivision – Dean & Betty Ligon Property 3 lots 6721 Beckwith Rd 095/50.00 Commission District 14 zoned R-1

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