Baxter Council Lowers Tax Rate While Increasing Wages
The Baxter Council approved a $1 per hour wage increase for all city employees during a special called meeting Wednesday. The board also approved the state-recommended property tax rate of .692. Councilman Willie Allison said the council has a long-standing history of avoiding tax hikes for the community. “It’s my 16th year and we’ve never […]
Overton Budget Moves Forward; Raises, No Tax Increase
The Overton County Board of Commissioners adopted the new budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Monday night, maintaining the current property tax rate. Board Co-Chair Darwin Clark said the financial plan includes a three percent starting salary increase for non-emergency personnel and a one percent across-the-board raise for all county staff. Clark said the commission […]
Livingston Board Approves Final Fiscal Year Amendments
Livingston Board of Aldermen approved final budget amendments for the current fiscal year during a special called meeting Monday. CPA Joel Parks said the 11-page document reconciled the budget from a year ago with actual year-end figures. Parks said the adjustments account for unforeseen differences in materials costs, revenue items, and various departmental expenses that […]
Warren Approves Budget Without Raising Property Taxes
The Warren County Commission approved a fiscal year budget Monday that includes pay raises for county employees without increasing property taxes. Budget and Finance Committee Chairman Scott Rubley said the county currently maintains the seventh lowest property tax rate in Tennessee. “And the thing that makes me the proudest is we’ve been able to accomplish […]
Crossville Budget Passed With No Property Tax Increase
The Crossville City Council passed a new fiscal year budget Thursday that maintains the current property tax rate while adjusting utility fees to cover the cost of service. Finance Director Nathan Clouse said the city will hold the property tax rate at 0.6059 for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year. Clouse said the rate is effectively […]
Overton County Budgets With No Property Tax Increase
Overton County will not see a property tax increase this year as officials considered Monday night utilizing reserve funds to cover a projected budget deficit. The current county fund balance sits at $1.4 million. District 2 County Commissioner Darwin Clark said the county is currently preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year while reviewing […]
Baxter Budget Funds Employee Raises Without Tax Increases
Baxter officials proposing a new budget that includes a $1 hourly raise for all full-time employees while maintaining the current tax rate for residents. Mayor Danny Holmes said the city prioritized the pay increase to help retain staff amidst rising cost of living. Holmes said aldermen would have to cut several departmental requests to balance […]
Appeals Window Open For Jackson Resident Appraisals
Jackson County residents can challenge new property tax appraisals through the Board of Equalization as the county undergoes its annual assessment review process beginning Monday. Jackson County Mayor Jim Morgan said property owners often seek appeals because they believe the assessed value of their land or home is incorrect. Morgan said the meetings allow individuals […]
Don’t Panic: Surging Values Do Not Mean Surging Taxes
New appraisal notices with dramatic upturns in home and business values causing concern among residents about the tax bill. Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce said the notices are being sent out early to provide taxpayers with more legible information and to help them understand the upcoming changes. Pierce said the office included details on […]
Monterey Awaiting Governor Signature For Admin Role
Monterey officials awaiting a resolution signature from Governor Lee to begin the formal process of creating a city administrator position. Mayor Alex Garcia said the city board must approve the change with a two-thirds majority vote once the resolution is signed. Garcia said the goal is to have the new contractual position filled and active […]
