Tag Archives: Property Tax

The Overton County Budget Committee will go back to work on a new county budget after hearing from residents upset with a property tax increase and some of the spending in the budget. Commissioner Geraldine Walker said the main concern she heard from the public about the last proposal was a $3 per hour raise proposed for all county employees. ... Read More »

Fentress County officials expect to pass a balanced budget in the coming days with no change in property tax and employee raises included. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said inflation forces the department heads to adjust their expectations from year-to-year. He said this year, directors have been conservative. Johnson said the county plans to add 50-cent raises for all employees ... Read More »

White County Commissioners voted to pass its budget Monday night, trying to balance the needs of county employees with those of the other 27,000 residents. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said with material prices and inflation, the county faced more budgetary challenges this year. He said employees will get three percent raises across the board, which is considerably less than ... Read More »

As the Mojo Moneyball Classic Softball Tournament comes to Cookeville this weekend, the impact on the economy could be the homerun. Tourism Director Shan Stout said sports tourism from big tournaments serve as a economic driver for hotels, restaurants, and local stores. She said the Visitors Bureau will offer each participant a travel guide highlighting dining and shopping opportunities, and ... Read More »

Warren County’s proposed budget includes $2,500 raises for all full-time staff and no change to property tax. County Executive Terry Bell credits conservative spending for the county’s ability to offer pay bumps and build on its existing general fund balance. He said part-time employees will receive $1,250 raises. Bell said this was a smooth year for the county’s budget committee. ... Read More »

Overton County Commissioners got a look Monday night at County Executive Steven Barlow’s proposed budget which includes a 70-cent property tax increase. County Commissioners will meet Tuesday night to begin their deliberations. The proposed budget sets property taxes at some $2.67. Barlow said keeping up with soaring prices is challenging when taxes have not been raised since 2015. “That’s the ... Read More »

New money will keep the Putnam County Schools from dipping into its reserve fund, as the School Board approved the second reading of its budget Thursday. Director of Schools Corby King said the district’s expected expenditures still sit at some $123 million with some $122 million in expected revenues. He said the latest TISA estimate includes an increase of some ... Read More »

Baxter passed its budget on second reading Wednesday night. Baxter Mayor John Martin said employees are the highest priority in this year’s budget. He said all city employees would receive a raise of at least $1 per hour, with others receiving larger special increases. He said conservative spending will allow the city to avoid a property tax increase as well. ... Read More »

Dekalb County School officials told the County Commission’s Budget Committee Tuesday night, it needs help funding salary increases for teachers and staff. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said by keeping a healthy fund balance, the district has managed to fund raises itself in years past. He said as general expenses increase and the district works to maintain competitive pay, it ... Read More »

As budget deliberations begin in DeKalb County, the focus center on funding a new justice center and jail as well as increases in teacher pay. That according to County Executive Matt Adcock. The budget committee had discussed a bond resolution for the justice center during multiple meetings this month, but have failed to pass the resolution. “We are at the ... Read More »