Tennessee Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,495 active government auctions in Tennessee right now, listed by 146 named TN sellers across 10 official platforms. Most of it sits in Memphis and Nashville (45 TN cities have lots open). The heaviest category is real estate, at 468 lots.
Government surplus in Tennessee carries a median winning bid of $155 (typical range $42–$1,500), from 8,945 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2016 Ford F-350 SD
Gallatin, TN · 11 bids
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1998 TOYOTA TACOMA - DUI
Knoxville, TN · 11 bids
2012 Chevrolet Silverado
Dover, TN · 10 bids
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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS Long Bed 2WD
Lawrenceburg, TN · 10 bids
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2013 Chevrolet Tahoe RWD SUV - Surplus Lot
Nashville, TN · 32 bids
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2016 Dodge Charger 5.7 V8 HEMI (See Test Drive Video)
Parrottsville, TN · 60 bids
2017 Ford F-150 2 WD Pickup - Surplus Lot
Nashville, TN · 24 bids
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2014 Dodge Charger
Blountville, TN · 22 bids
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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 2 WD SUV - Surplus Lot
Nashville, TN · 22 bids
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1997 Ford F-250
Clarksville, TN · 40 bids
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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
McMinnville, TN · 38 bids
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2019 Dodge Charger AWD. TAB 4842
Knoxville, TN · 33 bids
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Who's Selling in Tennessee Right Now
The 1,495 active Tennessee lots come from 146 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Shelby County Trustee - 435 active listings
- MEMPHIS LIGHT GAS AND WATER - 131 active listings
- Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, TN - 117 active listings
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 67 active listings
- Knoxville, University of Tennessee, TN - 62 active listings
- Chattanooga State Community College, TN - 33 active listings
- Lebanon, TN - 33 active listings
- State of Tennessee - 32 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: 2026-10-06
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 Memphis lot and a Collierville 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 - 714 active listings
- SRI Services in Tennessee - 435 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Tennessee - 192 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Tennessee - 67 active listings
- Purple Wave in Tennessee - 35 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 14 active listings in Tennessee
- Apple Auctioneering - 11 active listings in Tennessee
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 10 active listings in Tennessee
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 9 active listings in Tennessee
- GSA Auctions - 8 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 1,495 open Tennessee lots come from GovDeals (714), SRI Services (435), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (192), GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales (67), 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 real estate (468), vehicles (429), other (127), electronics (122), furniture (122). 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 Memphis (567), Nashville (184), Knoxville (161), Lebanon (55), Murfreesboro (46), 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.