Tennessee County Voice
💡 Welcome to "Tennessee County Voice," the essential podcast for county officials across the Volunteer State, produced and delivered by the Tennessee County Services Association (TCSA). Each episode delivers critical updates and insightful commentary on the latest developments from the Tennessee General Assembly and beyond. Our show informs you about legislative changes, key issues impacting county governance, and TCSA membership training opportunities and upcoming events across the state.
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Tennessee County Voice
TCSA Capitol Update: March 6, 2026
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Property tax legislation took center stage this week at the Tennessee General Assembly, with a key proposal advancing that could significantly impact county governments.
In this week’s episode of TCSA’s Capitol Update, we break down the latest developments surrounding House Bill 1873. The bill, which proposes new limits on annual property tax revenue growth for counties, was approved in the House Cities and Counties Subcommittee after being amended to allow increases of 3% plus the Consumer Price Index. The measure would still require voter approval at a November election in even-numbered years for counties seeking to exceed that threshold.
This episode also covers several other proposals affecting property taxation, including legislation related to residential property valuations, assessment of movable structures used as residences, and changes to greenbelt rollback taxes.
Finally, we discuss several bills aimed at strengthening funding for ambulance and emergency medical services across Tennessee. These measures would increase reimbursement rates and expand funding streams through TennCare and private insurance — an issue that has become increasingly important as counties face growing pressure to subsidize EMS services.
County officials are encouraged to stay engaged and communicate with their legislators as these proposals continue moving through the committee.
Read the full written Capitol Update and track legislation impacting counties at:
👉 https://www.tncounties.org/capitol-update
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