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As the appeals backlog grows, the question lingers: can counties keep up with the demand for timely hearings?

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Committee questions county capacity as backlog grows; members praise IT work
Chair and members questioned whether county staffing could keep pace with the appeals backlog; Pope said county resources largely dictate hearing pace. A committee member with IT experience praised staff handling of multiple projects.
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October 26, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Did you know that county-level thresholds can drastically change how an item qualifies as a single article sale in Tennessee?

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How county thresholds change single-article treatment in Tennessee
Most Tennessee counties use a $1,600 local base for single-article calculations, but Hamblen County uses $300 and Hancock County uses $375; local rates and city elections (e.g., Morristown) can alter where the bases apply.
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October 4, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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The Tennessee House just passed a controversial bill that could reshape immigration enforcement by local sheriffs, sparking intense debate about its implications for safety and budget constraints.

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House passes bill encouraging sheriff participation in federal 287(g) immigration agreements after heated debate
The Tennessee House approved House Bill 22-19 on third reading after floor debate about local capacity, liability and public-safety data. Sponsor Rep. Garrett framed the measure as improving coordination with federal authorities; critics warned of unfunded mandates and questioned cited crime statistics.
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April 22, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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Tennessee takes a bold step forward by proposing a $200 million fund to help communities rebuild and recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene!

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Tennessee General Assembly establishes Hurricane Helene disaster recovery fund
Legislature creates $200M fund to aid counties affected by Hurricane Helene flooding
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April 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Tennessee's new House Bill 1161 could place a one-year pause on apartment complex developments in its largest counties, raising crucial questions about urban growth and housing availability.

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Tennessee House passes moratorium on apartment complex developments in large counties
Tennessee enacts one-year moratorium on apartment complexes in counties over 325,000 residents.
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March 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Tennessee could revolutionize how counties fund critical infrastructure by returning half of recordation taxes to local governments.

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Tennessee House passes bill reallocating recordation tax revenue to counties
House Bill 649 directs 50% of recordation tax revenue back to counties for infrastructure.
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February 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM