11/02/2026
Rhea Emory Little is a bit of a celebrity around here! 🌟
Rhea’s family has called Williamson County home since 1797, and his roots in our community run deep. He’s well known for his Tire & Auto Repair in Brentwood, but did you know his great-grandfather started the business? Today, Rhea is the fourth generation to carry on that family tradition!
His commitment to Brentwood goes far beyond the family business. Rhea has served as a Brentwood City Commissioner since 2009, was Mayor from 2019–2023, and currently serves as Vice Mayor. And yes, that means he was Mayor during the pandemic. An extra-big thank you to Rhea for helping lead our community through such a challenging time! 👏
When he’s not serving Brentwood, there’s a good chance you’ll find Rhea cheering on the Nashville Predators. 🏒 He has been a season ticket holder for 23 seasons and grew up playing and watching hockey in Nashville, all the way back to the days of the Dixie Flyers. When Nashville hosted the NHL All-Star Game in 2016, Rhea even served on the committee for the Hockey Ministries International breakfast event.
❤️ And then there’s Marie.❤️ Rhea and his wife have been married for 40 years. They met in their 20s, quickly realized they were “Head Over Heels” for each other, and were engaged just six weeks later!
Our favorite fun fact? 🎶 In sixth grade, Rhea’s youth choir had the opportunity to sing backup for The Carpenters when they came to town. That means Rhea’s voice can be heard on “Sing,” joining in on the“fa la la la la” part!
The perks of growing up in Music City! 🎵
