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Tennessee Tax Hikes Spark Call for Property Tax Caps

9/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Tennessee has no statewide property tax cap, unlike California's Proposition 13, which limits increases.
In 2024, Shelby and Davidson counties raised taxes, burdening multi-generational families and farmers.
A Memphis family saw its tax bill rise from $2,000 to $2,400.
A modified Proposition 13 could protect Tennessee taxpayers by limiting increases to 2% annually and reducing displacement.

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Story summary

Tennessee has no statewide property tax cap, unlike California's Proposition 13, which limits increases.
In 2024, Shelby and Davidson counties raised taxes, burdening multi-generational families and farmers.
A Memphis family saw its tax bill rise from $2,000 to $2,400.
A modified Proposition 13 could protect Tennessee taxpayers by limiting increases to 2% annually and reducing displacement.