Rutherford Values: Growth vs Development
Murfreesboro, TN As the Rutherford County Property Assessor since 2012, I want to address the future of our community. I believe that we can achieve sustainable prosperity by embracing development rather than unbridled growth. This is one of the primary reasons I’m...
Information For Your Consideration Regarding Proposed Property Tax Rate Increase
The proposed property tax increase for Rutherford County is the greatest percentage increase since 1994. I believe that, viewed dispassionately, the information outlined below can ease some of Rutherford County citizens' concerns. One cent generates $1,550,146 in...
Elected Officials Chess Challenge
I am honored to be challenged to participate in the first annual charity chess match to benefit critical thinking and life skills education programs in our local communities. I believe that these programs are essential for our children's future, and I am committed to...
Fiscal Responsibility in Rutherford County
How do we slow growth, raise revenue, improve infrastructure, and build new schools (or provide a public education) without a significant increase in property taxes? This is a question that has been asked by politicians and citizens alike for many years. The answer is...
Early Taxes in Tennessee: The State Property and the Income Tax
Excerpts from “Taxation in Tennessee: 1796-1899 Prepared by Dr. Kevin Cason, Public Services, Tennessee State Library & Archives” During early statehood and throughout the nineteenth century, Tennesseans were taxed on a variety of items. One of the major taxes...
Corporations Are Gaming the Property Tax Appeals System
As of today 4/5/23, the prime rate is 8%. Any refund of property tax overpayment would be at a rate of 2% below prime which is 6%. This is generally an amount in excess of what may be earned on deposits. It is a better practice to only collect the undisputed portion...
RUTHERFORD COUNTY HAS THE LOWEST TAX RATE AND 2ND LOWEST TAX BURDEN
Our tax burden per person is the 2nd lowest of the five largest counties in Tennessee. We also have the lowest property tax rate of the five. A recent study conducted by Rutherford County Property Assessor, Rob Mitchell, is illustrated in the chart below: PER...
Celebrity Donation to be Presented to Rutherford Public Safety Board Tonight to Kick Off Chess Program for At-Risk Youth
(Murfreesboro, TN) Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC's hit show “The Profit”, donated $5000 to the Chess program for at-risk youth in Rutherford County. That check, along with additional donations totaling $5300, will be presented to the Rutherford County Public Safety...
August 7, 2020 Tennessee Governor Bill Lee swearing in Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell
August 7, 2020 was a most exceptional day as Tennessee Governor Bill Lee swore in Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell.
Rutherford County spends least on assessing property, assessor says
The Murfreesboro Voice – Murfreesboro, TN – Rutherford County spends less than comparable counties to figure out how much properties are worth, according to data from the Rutherford County Property Assessor’s office....