Budget & taxes in Tennessee local government
What Tennessee city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,754 Tennessee meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Tennessee with the most budget & taxes activity
- Nashville, TN (893)
- Clarksville, TN (212)
- Coffee County, TN (101)
- Bristol, TN (96)
- Crossville, TN (92)
- Hendersonville, TN (91)
- Spring Hill, TN (82)
- Blount County, TN (79)
- Murfreesboro, TN (78)
- Lebanon, TN (74)
- Gallatin, TN (69)
- Carter County, TN (63)
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Knox County Board of Education reviews special education plans and various grants
The Board will review a presentation on the Special Education Strategic Plan and consider several grant approvals. The meeting also includes decisions on school contracts, budget adjustments, and updated board policies.
MPO board to adopt 2050 long-range transportation plan update
The Bristol MPO Executive Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan update, along with amendments to the Unified Planning Work Program and Transportation Improvement Program. The board will also review a first reading of proposed bylaws amendments and receive…
Budget Committee to consider $13.5M bond issuance and dozens of budget amendments
The Williamson County Budget Committee is meeting to review and vote on a large number of resolutions, mostly budget appropriations and amendments for various county departments. The most significant item is a resolution to issue up to $13.5 million in general obligation bonds. The agenda also includes creating a fire…
Spring Hill budget committee to review FY26 close, FY27 updates, and audit status
The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss the FY25 audit re-acceptance, FY26 year-end financials, and FY27 budget updates, including a budget adjustment (BA#1) and a proposed investment advisory committee. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes scheduled.
Crossville City Council to discuss airport standards and Northwest Connector funding
The City Council will consider several items including airport minimum standards and flight training school approvals. The meeting also includes discussions on the Northwest Connector Phase 2 project and mitigation credits for the Meadow Park Lake dam project.
City Council to vote on Jordan Rd/Eva Rd easement ordinance
The Clarksville City Council will meet to approve minutes from the August meeting and hear department reports on transit, street, and garage operations. The most consequential item is a vote on Ordinance 08-2026-27, which proposes an eminent domain easement for Jordan Rd/Eva Rd.
Finance committee to adopt updated returned-check policy and amend 2027 budget
The Hendersonville Finance Committee will read and likely advance three ordinances and one resolution. Items include a resolution to adopt an amended finance policy for returned checks, an ordinance adjusting the 2027 fiscal year budget, and an ordinance creating a tiered penalty system for municipal ordinance…
Board to elect officers, approve contracts, budget amendment, and policy change
The Washington County Schools Board will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, with actions including electing a chair and vice chair, appointing committee members, approving district and school contracts, a budget amendment, and a policy change on personal leave. The agenda also includes recognitions, guest…
Bedford County to set tax relief rate, approve park project
The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession and regular meeting on September 8, 2026. The worksession includes discussion with Davenport on financing for the new Social Services building and Sheriff's Office extension, and a review of the Personal Property Tax Relief Rate (PPTRA). The regular…
Board to set tax relief rate, fund opioid position, approve park swing
The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a worksession to discuss financing for the new Social Services building and Sheriff's Office extension, and review the Personal Property Tax Relief Rate (PPTRA) for 2026. At the regular meeting, the board will vote on resolutions to set the PPTRA rate, appropriate…
Board to vote on commissioner pay change and FY2026 budget amendment
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and take final votes on two ordinances: one amending the municipal code to change commissioner compensation (repealing Ordinance 03-22) and another amending the fiscal year 2026 budget. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Suicide Prevention…
Columbia City Council considers vehicle purchases, facility fees, and contracts
The Columbia City Council is reviewing a busy agenda featuring multiple equipment purchases, professional service contracts, board appointments, and resolutions. Key items include purchasing eight police interceptor vehicles, a leaf vacuum truck, and establishing contracts for traffic engineering, sewer capacity…
Committee reviews bond usage for road repairs and HealthCheck360 contract status
The Carter County Financial Management Committee will discuss whether to continue or cancel the HealthCheck360 agreement. The body will also review the use of bond issue funds for additional road repairs. Additionally, the committee will review the July 2026 bid report, a contract with schools, and a credit…
Parks board to approve 298-acre land transfer for Beaman Park expansion
The Acquisition Committee is considering a staff request to approve the transfer of approximately 298.20 acres from The Conservation Fund to expand Beaman Park. The land, along Bull Run Road, would provide emergency access and preserve open space. Metro's contribution is $1,000,000 from FY2026 CSP funds.
MBOE hears property tax appeals for Evans & Petree at 700 2nd Avenue South
The Metropolitan Board of Equalization (MBOE) will hold formal appeal hearings on September 1, 2026, at the Property Assessor's Office. The agenda lists multiple property appeals filed by Evans & Petree, covering residential and commercial parcels in Nashville. No specific dollar amounts, assessed values, or final…
Board of Equalization hears 25 property tax appeals on Sept. 3
The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on property assessments. The agenda lists 25 appeals, all filed by Evans & Petree, covering commercial and residential properties across Nashville and Davidson County. The board will also take public comments and approve minutes.
Sister City Committee to discuss student orientation and graduation
The Smyrna Sister City Committee is holding a regular meeting with public comment, minutes approval, and a financial status update. The main business is discussing freshman orientation and graduation plans for the October council meeting, plus responding to parent inquiries about the program.
Committee reviews transit fare expansion and multiple infrastructure contracts
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing resolutions for public transit fare programs, railroad encroachments, and water/sewer infrastructure projects. It will also conduct second readings on ordinances regarding driver permits, waste fees, and greenway easements. Most items have already passed…
Coffee County committee to consider budget amendments
The Budget and Finance Committee is meeting to consider budget amendments, including school budget amendments, and to handle new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items detailed.
Board to approve $33rd draw request for Ashmont TIF project
The Industrial Development Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the previous meeting and receiving a TIF update. The main action item is a resolution to approve draw request #33 for the tax increment financing agreement with Ashmont Developer, LLC. Public discussion is also on…
Nashville Social Services Commission holds its board retreat on August 26, 2026.
The Nashville Social Services Commission is holding a board retreat on August 26, 2026, at Metro Social Services located at 3055 Lebanon Pike. The agenda includes administrative reports on human resources, finance, communications, and the director's evaluation, alongside program reports covering nutrition, indigent…
Council to review funding, tax repayment, grants, and ALPR use
The Bristol City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a funding analysis, a tax repayment agreement with Bristol Motor Speedway, alley abandonment, grant contracts for traffic signals, and the use of automated license plate recognition technology. The agenda…
Water Resources Board to consider multiple vehicle purchases and contracts
The Murfreesboro Water Resources Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes several vehicle purchases, a cleaning services contract, a polymer purchase amendment, and equipment support agreements. They will also discuss a cellular equipment purchase, survey-grade GPS units, a CSX agreement for sewer…
Council to consider $2.95M water filtration project and $355K CNG trailer
The Gallatin City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several ordinances and resolutions, including funding for a water filtration project, a compressed natural gas trailer, and fire apparatus repairs. They will also review an annexation study, an updated job title, an insurance contract…
County Commission to set FY 26-27 budget and tax rate
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners will consider the FY 2026-27 budget, including the tax rate, appropriations, and a capital improvement plan funded by the Adequate Facilities Tax. They will also hold a public hearing on solar and development standards, and accept a fire department construction bid for Orr…
MBOE hears 2025 property tax appeals for residential parcels
The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 24, 2026, to review 2025 property assessments. The agenda lists 24 residential properties across Nashville, Madison, Antioch, and Hermitage for review. No specific dollar amounts or assessment figures are provided in the document.
Lebanon Airport Committee to review finances and tenant compliance
The Lebanon Airport Managerial Oversight Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and review the financial report. The FBO CEO will report on management responsibilities and communications to noncompliant tenants. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
Council to vote on proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.72 per $100 valuation
The Jacksboro City Council will hold a budget workshop and take a record vote on the proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate of $0.720000 per $100 valuation. The agenda includes discussion of the updated budget, grant program funding recommendations, and the proposed tax rate. A public hearing and final vote on the budget and…
Council to consider eminent domain for Jordan Rd & Eva sidewalks project
The Finance Committee is reviewing monthly department reports and several ordinances and resolutions that will require City Council action. Key items include authorizing negotiations or eminent domain for the Jordan Rd & Eva sidewalks project, amending drainage regulations, and agreements with federal and local…
Finance Committee to consider reimbursing Powers Management for SEC Tournament costs
The Sports Authority Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes, consider reimbursing Powers Management LLC for costs related to hosting the 2026 SEC Tournament, review Nissan Stadium capital projects, and approve an excess property release policy. Public comment is allowed on action items.
Sports Authority to consider reimbursing Powers Management for SEC Tournament costs
The Sports Authority Board will meet to consider approving minutes, a reimbursement to Powers Management for 2026 SEC Tournament hosting costs, and a Nissan Stadium excess property release policy. They will also hear reports on First Horizon Park and Nissan Stadium, plus a spotlight on UPSHOT Nashville.
Board to approve Finn Partners contract and review July 2026 financials
The Davidson County Emergency Communication District Board will hold a public meeting on August 20, 2026. Key actions include approving the minutes from June 18, 2026, reviewing the July 2026 financial statement, and approving a contract with Finn Partners. The agenda also includes updates on public awareness…
Council to vote on mobile food vendor rules, paving bids, and new council
The Cookeville City Council will consider final approval of an ordinance updating mobile food vendor regulations, award contracts for paving and other services, and approve purchases including vehicles and transformers. The meeting also includes a public hearing rescheduling, resolutions for a power line relocation…
Board of Zoning Appeals to hear 8 variance and use requests
The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to hear eight cases, including requests for setback variances, a construction noise variance, a refund of Adequate Facilities Tax, and a plumbing business use. The board will decide on each request, which range from minor residential adjustments to a commercial…
Ambulance Authority to form hiring committee for new director
The Coffee County Ambulance Authority is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving write-offs and bad debts, receiving a quarterly financial report, and hearing an interim director's report. The main items are forming a hiring committee for a new director, a loan agreement with Tullahoma Fire for a…
Lakeland board to vote on sanitation rate hike and commissioner pay
The Lakeland Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and final votes on ordinances to amend commissioner compensation and set new sanitation collection rates for residential customers. The board will also consider a budget amendment, several resolutions for road projects and easements, and other…
MBOE hears dozens of property tax appeals for commercial and residential parcels
The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 19, 2026, to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists numerous commercial and residential properties in Nashville and Hermitage, all represented by the firm Evans & Petree. No specific dollar amounts or assessment values are…
MBOE hears 20 property tax appeals for commercial and residential parcels
The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 19, 2026, to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists 20 specific parcels, primarily commercial properties, for which the firm Evans & Petree has filed appeals. No specific dollar amounts or assessment values are provided in the…
Commission votes on FY27 grant allocations and Executive Director next steps
The Metro Arts Commission will vote on the allocation of FY27 funds between General Operating and Thrive grants, as well as specific grant recommendations. The body will also take action on the next steps for the Executive Director position. Additionally, the committee will provide updates on public art and advocacy…
Pension committee to review Q2 investment performance and plan amendments
The Murfreesboro Pension Committee will hear a presentation from Fiducient Advisors on second-quarter investment performance and discuss potential pension plan amendments, including a cash-out provision for small balances. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting. The agenda is…