Goodlettsville Mayor John Coombs Dies

GOODLETTSVILLE, TN -- Goodlettsville Mayor John Coombs died suddenly Tuesday night, the city announced. He was 73.

Coombs was elected mayor in 2012 and was a long-time public servant.

"It is with deep personal regret that we inform you of Mayor John Coombs death. The City of Goodlettsville not only grieves at the passing of a tremendous individual, and a true ambassador of our city, but also for the loss his family suffers. We ask that you keep his wife Linda, children Kelly and Chris, and all of his family in your prayers as they go through this time of mourning," the city wrote on Facebook.

Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 9, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. All arrangements will be at Goodlettsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 226 South Main Street.

Photo via City of Goodlettsville