Portland’s property tax is not expected to increase, city councilors said Monday, although some residents believe a tax hike will be needed. Read more

 The Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County approved a tax abatement for one Massachusetts-based company looking to expand in Memphis, but approval for another project from another Massachusetts company may be on hold. Read more

 The Cleveland City Council dealt with two significant projects earlier this week when the governing body approved a tax abatement agreement with Mars Chocolate NA and authorized Cleveland Utilities to borrow money for a water line extension project. Read more

 The County Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a program giving tax-abatement incentives for developers to construct apartments downtown. Read more

 State Sen. Brian Kelsey and Rep. Steve McManus asked the state attorney general Wednesday for a legal opinion on the timing of Memphis' taxation of newly annexed residents of South Cordova even though a court case on the issue already is under way. Read more

 The Chester County Commission voted in favor of a $.35 property tax increase, Monday evening. Read more

 After many meetings and much discussion, it's finally a done deal. Read more

 The Lincoln County budget committee passed resolutions to raise property tax and increase the wheel tax during their meeting Friday evening. Read more

 In the end, Property Assessor Bill Boner didn’t need an attorney to win re-election; he needed a muzzle to keep from losing. Read more

 Greene County School leaders are facing some tough decisions. School was set to begin August 8, but will now start August 15. That’s less than two weeks away, but some students still don't know where they're going when they go back to class. Read more

 Sullivan County’s largest taxpayer, Eastman Chemical Co., must fork over nearly $900,000 more in property taxes under the new rates approved Monday – for a total bill of about $10 million. Read more

 A $200,000 incentive request from Kimberly Clark Corp. to the city stipulates that the deal would help keep the company inside city limits. Read more

 Rutherford County voters chose Democrat Rob Mitchell to be their new property assessor over Republican incumbent Bill Boner Thursday. Read more

 Two longtime incumbent property assessors were upset in Stewart and Houston counties as election results were tallied Thursday evening. Read more

 Incumbent Rutherford County Property Assessor, Bill Boner said he plans to turn himself into authorities on vandalism charges on Friday. Read more

An opponent alleges incumbent Roane County Property Assessor Teresa Kirkham took advantage of her office's proximity to Election Commission quarters and illegally campaigned as voters picked up their credentials to cast early ballots. Read more

 By a vote of 16-7, the Sullivan County Commission approved a 20 cent increase in the county's property tax rate Monday. Read more

 For the first time in eight years, the Sullivan County Commission has approved a property tax increase. Read more

 The Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association is campaigning to keep the industry alive this election season. Read more

 If Sullivan County's property tax rate increases and provides additional money for education, Kingsport teachers and support staff may get a little bigger raise. Read more