Tennessee Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,090 active government auctions in Tennessee right now, listed by 158 named TN sellers across 10 official platforms. Most of it sits in Smyrna and Knoxville (45 TN cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 433 lots.
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2013 Toyota Tacoma
Cookeville, TN · 29 bids
2009 Ford F-250 SD XLT 4WD
Pigeon Forge, TN · 29 bids
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1997 CAT 12H MOTOR GRADER 12' MOLDBOARD
Gainesboro, TN · 13 bids
2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV
Hendersonville, TN · 27 bids
2009 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 5.5-ft. Bed 4WD
Old Hickory, TN · 12 bids
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2013 Ford F-150 XL 6.5-ft. Bed 4WD
Chattanooga, TN · 24 bids
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2003 Bobcat 334 Mini Excavator Fully Operational. LONG VIDEO
Knoxville, TN · 24 bids
2008 Ford F-350 SD
Humboldt, TN · 11 bids
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck Short Box 2WD
Cleveland, TN · 22 bids
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2015 Ford F-250 SD
La Vergne, TN · 21 bids
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DUI 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee OPERATIONAL CONDITION UNKNOWN DUI
Knoxville, TN · 18 bids
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2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
Hendersonville, TN · 18 bids
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Who's Selling in Tennessee Right Now
The 1,090 active Tennessee lots come from 158 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Schneider Electric - 222 active listings
- Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, TN - 102 active listings
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 75 active listings
- Johnson City, TN - 36 active listings
- Hendersonville, TN - 28 active listings
- State of Tennessee - 27 active listings
- Washington County Department of Education, TN - 27 active listings
- Knox County, TN - 24 active listings
Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.
Whether you're searching for Tennessee gov auctions, State of Tennessee surplus, Tennessee state auctions, or government auto auctions in Tennessee, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and TN state and local agencies into one feed. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform. Searching outside Tennessee? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-09-09
Tennessee Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Collectibles.
Auctions Near You in Tennessee
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Smyrna lot and a Savannah lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
Top Cities for Tennessee Auctions
Auctions by County in Tennessee
Surplus is pickup-only, so the county a lot sits in usually decides whether it is worth bidding on. Each page below shows what that county's agencies have live now and what their past lots actually sold for.
Where Tennessee Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Tennessee is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals in Tennessee - 867 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Tennessee - 75 active listings
- Purple Wave in Tennessee - 51 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Tennessee - 50 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 14 active listings in Tennessee
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 9 active listings in Tennessee
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 9 active listings in Tennessee
- GSA Auctions - 9 active listings in Tennessee
- Public Surplus - 4 active listings in Tennessee
- GovPlanet - 2 active listings in Tennessee
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Tennessee?
- Government surplus auctions in Tennessee are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Tennessee's own surplus platform. Right now the 1,090 open Tennessee lots come from GovDeals (867), GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales (75), Purple Wave (51), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (50), and 6 other official platforms. GovAuctions aggregates them into one free, searchable feed, and you bid on the original platform.
- What can I buy at government auctions in Tennessee?
- Government auctions in Tennessee offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in TN. The open Tennessee lots break down as vehicles (433), tools (170), other (111), furniture (102), electronics (101). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Tennessee have the most government auctions?
- Surplus is collected in person, so the pickup city usually decides whether a lot is worth bidding on. The busiest Tennessee pickup locations right now are Smyrna (223), Knoxville (152), Nashville (119), Jackson (53), Jonesborough (43), with lots open in 40 more TN cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Tennessee legit?
- Yes - every listing on this page links directly to an official government auction platform (GSA, HUD, GovDeals, Public Surplus). There are no bid packs, credits, or "pay to access" schemes. GovAuctions is a free search layer on top of these official platforms; you bid on the original site.
- Are government auctions in Tennessee open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Tennessee are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.