Event Brief
Greene County Commission Raises Mineral Severance Tax
Filed: Jun 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: Greene County commissioners unanimously approved raising the mineral severance tax to 20 cents per ton, boosting road fund revenue.
WHO: Greene County Commission; local lawyer Crystal Jessee; Tennessee Department of Revenue
WHAT: Unanimous approval of an increased mineral severance tax on mined materials
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 10:50 PM ET
WHERE: Greene County, Tennessee
WHY: A recent change to state law increased the allowable mineral severance tax, prompting the county to raise it to 20 cents per ton.
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