Overton County Executive Candidates Debate Budget
Candidates for Overton County Executive debated the necessity of property tax increases and budget management during a Republican primary forum Tuesday. The forum featured candidates Austin Dodson and Gregg Nivens. The discussion focused heavily on the financial pressures facing the county following a recent tax rate adjustment. “Our citizens are struggling right now,” Dodson said, […]
Saturday Deadline, Avoid Mistakes Paying Property Taxes
The property tax deadline set for Saturday, and county trustees across the Upper Cumberland are urging residents to avoid common mistakes that could lead to penalties or delays. Putnam County Trustee Freddie Nelson said people simply forget to pay their taxes, while others wait too long to mail their payment. “I think that there are […]
Property Tax Notices Arriving, Avoid Common Mistakes Now
The first round of property tax notices has been sent out, likely arriving in your mailbox over the next few days. The deadline to pay property taxes is the end of February. Overton County Trustee Peggy Smith said notices are always first sent out during the first week of October, as that is the earliest […]
Adcock: Tight Budget Year, No Tax Rate For DeKalb Residents
No changes coming to the $2.51 property tax rate for DeKalb County residents this year, as the rate remains unchanged in the new fiscal year’s budget. County Executive Matt Adcock said the budget was very tight this year, with rising costs and unfinished projects. Adcock said he does not expect a property tax rate increase […]
Raise Amount Biggest Question On White County Budget
Using feedback from White County Commissioners, the Budget Committee spent most of Wednesday’s session considering a budget with a $1.44 property tax rate. The Committee will resume work Monday on employee raises. One proposal includes an eight percent pay raise for all county employees, with some departments getting more. Commissioner Derrick Hutchings said eight percent […]
Assessor: Reappraisals Confuse Some About Tax Increases
It may be one of the most misunderstood processes in local government, as property reappraisals take place in some parts of the Upper Cumberland. Smith County Property Assessor Terry Collins said during a reappraisal year, property values are assessed to meet their current market value. Collins said Tennessee issues a state certified property tax rate […]
Mayor: Algood May Need Future Property Tax Increase
It’s been at least a decade since Algood raised property taxes, but continuing that trend becoming more difficult. Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said as the community grows, the need for services increases. She said residents this year requested new services and upgrades that the city cannot afford. “There are some items that citizens are concerned […]
Crossville To Consider Memorandum For Rec Center
Crossville City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding for a potential Recreation Center during its meeting next week. City Attorney Randall York told the council during the Tuesday work session that the memorandum would outline the responsibilities of the city as well as the Putnam County YMCA, a possible partner for the prospective project. […]
Livingston To Send Out New Property Tax Invoices Later This Month
Livingston residents will receive new property tax notices later this month, as the city tax office showed off the changes to the Board of Aldermen. Denise Thompson said the city would be using a new private vendor that prints most of the counties’ tax bills statewide. She said the notices provide more information to residents. […]
Cookeville Proposing 10-Cent Property Tax Increase In New Budget
Cookeville City Manager James Mills proposed a 10 cent property tax increase in the new fiscal year budget. The increase would create some $1.17 million in additional revenue or roughly $117,000 per penny. Mills told city council members during a Tuesday work session the property tax increase would raise taxes on a $200,000 home by […]
