Tennessee Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,185 active government auctions in Tennessee right now, listed by 181 named TN sellers across 9 official platforms. Most of it sits in Nashville and Knoxville (60 TN cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 374 lots.
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Jackson, TN · 12 bids
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2015 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 5.5-ft. Bed 4WD
Cookeville, TN · 11 bids
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2011 Ford F-250 SD XL Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD
Fayetteville, TN · 9 bids
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Nashville, TN · 9 bids
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2014 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab 6.5-ft. Bed 2WD
Jackson, TN · 8 bids
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2010 Ford F-250 SD
Covington, TN · 8 bids
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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hohenwald, TN · 7 bids
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2013 Ford F-150 XL 6.5-ft. Bed 4WD
Chattanooga, TN · 7 bids
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2008 Ford F-350 SD
Linden, TN · 6 bids
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2018 Dodge Charger Pursuit V8 Hemi (See Test Drive Video)
Parrottsville, TN · 6 bids
2010 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab 6.5-ft. Bed 4WD
Fayetteville, TN · 5 bids
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2000 Ford F-250 SD
Spring Hill, TN · 5 bids
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Who's Selling in Tennessee Right Now
The 1,185 active Tennessee lots come from 181 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, TN - 123 active listings
- Knoxville, University of Tennessee, TN - 117 active listings
- State of Tennessee - 87 active listings
- Sevierville, TN - 46 active listings
- Schneider Electric - 36 active listings
- Knox County, TN - 33 active listings
- East Tennessee State University, TN - 29 active listings
- Middle Tennessee State University, TN - 23 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: 2026-08-22
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 Nashville lot and a Gainesboro 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
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 - 967 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Tennessee - 104 active listings
- Purple Wave in Tennessee - 68 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 19 active listings in Tennessee
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 8 active listings in Tennessee
- GSA Auctions - 7 active listings in Tennessee
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 6 active listings in Tennessee
- GovPlanet - 4 active listings in Tennessee
- Public Surplus - 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 1,185 open Tennessee lots come from GovDeals (967), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (104), Purple Wave (68), HUD HomeStore (19), and 5 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 (374), other (198), electronics (182), equipment (128), furniture (83). 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 Nashville (210), Knoxville (159), Lebanon (51), Sevierville (46), Jackson (41), with lots open in 55 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.