Tennessee Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,029 active government auctions in Tennessee right now, listed by 157 named TN sellers across 9 official platforms. Most of it sits in Nashville and Knoxville (57 TN cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 297 lots.
Government surplus in Tennessee carries a median winning bid of $150 (typical range $41–$1,409), from 11,275 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2008 Ford F150 87,158 miles, 5.4 V-8 gas, automatic, extended cab, 4 x 4, flatbed
Spring Hill, TN · 8 bids
2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Cookeville, TN · 8 bids
4x4V8
DANNER MARINE CORE BOOTS (TAN) SIZE 11R
Lawrenceburg, TN · 8 bids
2021 Sany SY225C LC Excavator
Memphis, TN · 8 bids
2,943 hrsDiesel
2015 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 5.5-ft. Bed 4WD
Cookeville, TN · 7 bids
V8
Macbook Pro
Knoxville, TN · 21 bids
2018 Ford F-150 2 WD Pickup - Surplus Lot
Nashville, TN · 23 bids
V8
2016 Dodge Charger 5.7 V8 HEMI (See Test Drive Video)
Parrottsville, TN · 46 bids
2011 Loadmaster 280R615C3 Tri Axle Boat Trailer - Surplus Lot
Nashville, TN · 21 bids
M1101 TRAILER CARGO HIGH MOBILITY (HMMWV) 3/4 TON
Jonesborough, TN · 40 bids
2018 Ford F-150 XL 6.5-ft. Bed 2WD RWD Pickup - Surplus Lot
Nashville, TN · 19 bids
V8
M1101 TRAILER CARGO HIGH MOBILITY (HMMWV) 3/4 TON
Jonesborough, TN · 34 bids
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Who's Selling in Tennessee Right Now
The 1,029 active Tennessee lots come from 157 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, TN - 93 active listings
- Knoxville, University of Tennessee, TN - 88 active listings
- State of Tennessee - 65 active listings
- CNIC HQ NAF SYS - 34 active listings
- City of Martin - 25 active listings
- Sevierville, TN - 22 active listings
- Tennessee State University, TN - 19 active listings
- Lawrenceburg Police Department, TN - 18 active listings
Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.
What Government Surplus Sold For in Tennessee
Median winning bids from 10,755 completed government auction sales in Tennessee, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | $97 | 3,533 |
| Vehicles | $2,297 | 3,415 |
| Office furniture | $25 | 2,109 |
| Tools & industrial | $126 | 795 |
| Heavy equipment | $2,058 | 486 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $77 | 319 |
| Collectibles | $70 | 48 |
| Military surplus | $230 | 37 |
| Jewelry | $133 | 13 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Tennessee. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Tennessee Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at Tennessee government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell OptiPlex | $96 | 967 |
| Laptop | $140 | 796 |
| Dell laptop | $102 | 728 |
| Dell Precision | $92 | 377 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,074 | 265 |
| Ford F-150 | $3,175 | 185 |
| Trailer | $1,250 | 177 |
| Printer | $12 | 151 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $3,040 | 126 |
| Desk | $10 | 115 |
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.
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: 2026-11-09
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 Nashville lot and a Kingston Springs 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 - 863 active listings
- Purple Wave in Tennessee - 62 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Tennessee - 50 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 17 active listings in Tennessee
- HUD HomeStore - 15 active listings in Tennessee
- GSA Auctions - 8 active listings in Tennessee
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 7 active listings in Tennessee
- Public Surplus - 6 active listings in Tennessee
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 1 active listing 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 1,029 open Tennessee lots come from GovDeals (863), Purple Wave (62), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (50), Fannie Mae HomePath (17), 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 (297), other (158), electronics (150), furniture (105), equipment (92). 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 (213), Knoxville (108), Lewisburg (63), Murfreesboro (40), Millington (34), with lots open in 52 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.