Votes at a glance: Tennessee Board of Equalization meeting, Oct. 20, 2025

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.