NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The following motions and roll-call outcomes were recorded during the Tennessee State Board of Equalization meeting on Oct. 20, 2025.
Minutes
• Motion: Approve minutes of Aug. 11, 2025.
• Mover/Second: Motion made and seconded on the floor.
• Outcome: Approved by roll call. Members recorded in favor: Betty Burchett, Jeff Fleming, Commissioner Gergano, Secretary Hargett, Erin Merrick, Comptroller Mumpower and Treasurer Lillard.
Reappraisal plans (Item 5)
• Motion: Approve review of reappraisal plans and programs, including 20 county plans; approval for Shelby County contingent on submission of signed MOU with the Division of Property Assessments.
• Mover: Chair David Lillard. Second: Jerry Gano.
• Outcome: Approved by roll call. Yes votes recorded from board members present; contingency noted for Shelby County.
State-assessed property and public utility assessments (Item 6)
• Motion 6(a): Approve state-assessed properties amended returns/closures as presented by the Office of State Assessed Properties.
• Mover/Second: Motion made and seconded; second noted by Treasurer Guaritano.
• Outcome: Approved by roll call.
• Motion 6(c): Certify final ad valorem assessments of public utility and common carrier companies as amended by item 6(a).
• Mover/Second: Second by Erin Merrick.
• Outcome: Approved by roll call.
Contested case procedures (Item 7)
• Motion: Approve amendments to contested case procedures (technical edits from rule-making process).
• Mover/Second: Betty Burchett; second Erin Merrick.
• Outcome: Approved by roll call.
Adjournment
• Motion: Adjourn the meeting.
• Outcome: Approved by roll call; board adjourned.