Washington County Courthouse in Jonesborough, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States

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Friday, November 13, 2026

Washington County

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Population

136,2612024

Higher than communities in Tennessee

Household income

$62,8092024

Similar to communities in Tennessee

Home value

$249,0002024

Similar to communities in Tennessee

Unemployment

3.5%2026

Similar to communities in Tennessee

Violent crime

3302023

Similar to communities in Tennessee

Work from home

11.9%2024

Similar to communities in Tennessee

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Capital Projects

Committee was asked to approve $360,000 for TLC renovation and capital AV upgrades in courthouse and courtroom

The committee on Nov. 10, 2026, was asked to recommend $360,000 from capital project funds for a TLC renovation and to authorize replacement of end-of-life video conferencing systems ($39,775) plus an AV integration quote for Courtroom 7 totaling $21,301.97.

Washington County — Nov 10, 2026

Committee reviewed water-line project costs and received Comptroller budget-recognition report

Nov 10, 2026

Spay-and-neuter clinic update and financial report for Animal Control Board

Nov 10, 2026

Budget committee was asked to recommend multiple FY27 amendments, including Frontier Trail re-budgeting

Nov 10, 2026

Washington County County Attorney seeks committee approval for citations at two Jonesborough properties

Nov 5, 2026

Library Services

Washington County Public Library reports Gray Branch expansion, staffing and circulation figures

Nov 5, 2026

Zoning

Washington County staff recommend moratorium on zoning text amendments

Nov 5, 2026

Clinic Vendor Selection

Employee health clinic vendor selection and management contract for Washington County Employee Comp & Benefits Committee

Nov 5, 2026

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What stands out in Washington County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Washington County with communities in Tennessee or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2025, Washington County was less favorable than communities in Tennessee on students per teacher.

0th percentile · 2025 · NCES, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 10WC/JC Animal Control Board Meeting Agenda 11.10.26 (PDF)The Animal Control Board was scheduled to meet Nov.Nov 10Budget Committee Agenda 11.10.26 (PDF)Final project cost for Johnson City-managed water-line projects was approximately $2.17 million vs. initial $3 million authorization.Nov 5HEW Committee Agenda – 11.5.26 – updated (PDF)County Attorney request approval to issue citations for two properties in Jonesborough (addresses listed).Nov 5County Owned Property Agenda 11.5.26 (PDF)Discussion to set committee goals for the coming year

More coverage

County-owned property review for Washington County County Owned Property Committee

Nov 5, 2026

Washington County library reports $3.62M estimated services value as expanded Gray branch reopens

Nov 5, 2026

Zoning office asks committee to approve 2024 International Residential Code revisions

Nov 5, 2026

Recovery Court presents resolution on opioid litigation 'Baby Doe' funds (Resolution No. 26-10.08)

Nov 5, 2026