Where can I find government surplus equipment auctions in Tennessee?

Government surplus equipment in Tennessee are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates Tennessee equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.

Are government equipment auctions in Tennessee open to the public?

Yes. Government surplus auctions in Tennessee are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on equipment through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required for most items.

How do I bid on surplus equipment in Tennessee?

Browse listings on GovAuctions, click through to the original auction platform, register for a free account, and place your bid. Items are sold directly by government agencies in TN - no middleman fees or bid packs required.

Can I filter Tennessee equipment auctions by distance from my ZIP code?

Yes. Most surplus is collected in person, so distance from you usually matters more than the state a lot sits in. In the GovAuctions feed you can enter your ZIP and set a radius of 25, 50, 100, or 200 miles, and the filter applies across every indexed platform at once rather than one marketplace at a time. Results sort by pickup distance, so a radius search also catches equipment just over the Tennessee state line that browsing by state alone would hide.

Tennessee Government Surplus Equipment

Government agencies auction surplus heavy equipment - excavators, tractors, forklifts, loaders, and more - as they upgrade fleets, often at 40–70% below retail prices.

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BOBCAT S150 SKID STEER LOADER

$3,000Equipment

Greeneville, TN · 43 bids

Does not runDiesel49 HP

Riding Mower - B5

$311Equipment

Nashville, TN · 42 bids

Does not run

2006 BOBCAT 5600 LOADER

$8,600Equipment

Nashville, TN · 38 bids

Mini Excavator

$11,700Equipment

Smyrna, TN · 38 bids

2007 JLG MODEL 800AJ BOOM LIFT

$7,100Equipment

Greeneville, TN · 35 bids

2,433 hrs4x4

Military Fork Lift

$600Equipment

Knoxville, TN · 35 bids

Does not run20,000 lb cap

JOHN DEERE 6220 CAB TR 2WD SYNCRO PLS 12/4

$3,625Equipment

Paris, TN · 33 bids

Diesel4,045 lb cap90 HP

2013 John Deer 6105m with Boom Arm Mower

$3,100Equipment

Farragut, TN · 31 bids

2010 SNAPPER PRO 200

$1,525Equipment

Clarksville, TN · 30 bids

1988 TCM FD25Z25T Forklift - Surplus Lot

$900Equipment

Nashville, TN · 21 bids

Diesel

2014 New Holland Tractor TS6.110 with Tiger Mowers Boom Flail Mower

$3,025Equipment

Shelbyville, TN · 18 bids

Diesel

Bobcat 773 Skid Steer

$875Equipment

Newport, TN · 16 bids

172 active equipment auctions in Tennessee right now.Last updated: 2026-10-26

Market demand: equipment in Tennessee sell about 90% of the time, typically ~30 bids, from 486 completed sales over the last year.

Browse government equipment auctions in Tennessee from federal, state, and local agencies in TN. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.

Browse All 172 Equipment Auctions in Tennessee

What Equipment Sell For in Tennessee

Median winning bids from 302 completed equipment sales in Tennessee, by item.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
John Deere	$4,875	$1,577–$7,100	91
Tractor	$2,025	$1,097–$2,742	66
John Deere tractor	$6,455	$3,651–$8,109	29
Caterpillar	$33,500	$18,298–$37,655	27
Forklift	$135	$135–$685	21
Lawn mower	$1,697	$650–$1,827	19

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Tennessee. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.

For the bigger picture, see the Surplus Price Index for what government equipment sells for nationwide, or the Government Surplus Market Report for the latest trends across every category.

Other Government Auction Categories in Tennessee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find government surplus equipment auctions in Tennessee?: Government surplus equipment in Tennessee are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates Tennessee equipment listings into one free, searchable feed.
Are government equipment auctions in Tennessee open to the public?: Yes. Government surplus auctions in Tennessee are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on equipment through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required for most items.
How do I bid on surplus equipment in Tennessee?: Browse listings on GovAuctions, click through to the original auction platform, register for a free account, and place your bid. Items are sold directly by government agencies in TN - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
Can I filter Tennessee equipment auctions by distance from my ZIP code?: Yes. Most surplus is collected in person, so distance from you usually matters more than the state a lot sits in. In the GovAuctions feed you can enter your ZIP and set a radius of 25, 50, 100, or 200 miles, and the filter applies across every indexed platform at once rather than one marketplace at a time. Results sort by pickup distance, so a radius search also catches equipment just over the Tennessee state line that browsing by state alone would hide.