About this episode

The episode explores municipal communication and community engagement with Charles Booth from the City of Brentwood.

How does a city stay connected to its community? What does public service really look like behind the scenes? On this episode of Waves of Awareness, we sit down with Charles Booth, Community Relations Director for the City of Brentwood, to explore the strategy, heart, and responsibility behind municipal communication and community engagement. Charles shares what it truly means to serve a growing city — from managing public information and strengthening community trust to leading projects that help residents feel informed, heard, and connected. If you're interested in public relations, local government, leadership, strategic communication, or careers in public service, this conversation offers real-world insight you won't hear in a textbook. You'll also hear from Waves CEO Staci Davis and adult co-hosts Johnny Sunshine and Jeni Tanner as they share personal updates — including a Nashville Predators game experience and excitement for upcoming Waves fundraisers. Whether you're passionate about civic leadership, curious about how cities communicate during big moments, or simply love meaningful conversations about community impact, this episode will leave you thinking differently…

People in this episode

Hosts: Staci Davis, Johnny Sunshine, Jeni Tanner

Guest: Charles Booth

Topics covered

• municipal communication
• community engagement
• public service
• local government
• strategic communication
• civic leadership

Keywords

• public relations
• community trust
• local government
• communication strategy
• public service careers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City of Brentwood

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