May 18th, 2026 - Washington County TN Commission Meeting

The Washington County, Tennessee Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 18, 2026, where several procurement and property-related matters were discussed and voted upon. Key procurement actions included approval of a resolution authorizing the disposition of surplus property from the Sheriff's Office, Solid Waste Department, and Highway Department via GovDeals.com, facilitating the sale of county assets. The commission also approved a resolution authorizing an electronic detection canine award application for acquiring a trained canine named Mabel from Defenders for Children, enhancing law enforcement capabilities in child exploitation cases. Additionally, a resolution was passed to extend the waiver of building permit fees for property owners affected by severe storms from 2024, supporting disaster recovery efforts. The board considered zoning and land use legislation affecting unincorporated areas, approving a resolution supporting state bills to return subdivision and zoning authority to the county outside municipal limits, which is expected to simplify development processes. A property lease agreement between Washington County and Eugene Honeycutt was also approved. A discussion regarding the county farm property and its use by the highway department was deferred back to the relevant committee for further review due to incomplete information. These actions reflect ongoing county efforts to manage assets, support public safety, and streamline land use regulations.