Tennessee Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,670 active government auctions in Tennessee right now, listed by 174 named TN sellers across 9 official platforms. Most of it sits in Memphis and Nashville (57 TN cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 516 lots.
Government surplus in Tennessee carries a median winning bid of $151 (typical range $42–$1,487), from 10,200 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2020 Dodge Charger TAB 5011
Knoxville, TN · 16 bids
V8
2014 FORD INTERCEPTOR SEDAN (TAURUS)
Smyrna, TN · 16 bids
2010 GMC Sierra 1500
Covington, TN · 14 bids
V8
2019 Komatsu PC210LC-11 Excavator
Knoxville, TN · 14 bids
4,804 hrsDiesel
2003 Ford F-250 SD XL 4x4 PICKUP Truck 6.0L V8 TURBO DIESEL
Newport, TN · 13 bids
Does not run
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
Mountain City, TN · 13 bids
V8
2018 CAT Skid Steer 289D, C3.3B Engine with 86" Bucket
Hohenwald, TN · 10 bids
2,630 hrs
1995 Caterpillar 120G Road Motor Grader
Dover, TN · 9 bids
2015 Case 580 Super N Backhoe
Kenton, TN · 9 bids
Diesel4x4
2015 Ford F-250 SD
Counce, TN · 9 bids
V8
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV LS 2WD
McMinnville, TN · 8 bids
V8
2016 Dodge Charger TAB 4460
Knoxville, TN · 8 bids
V8
Who's Selling in Tennessee Right Now
The 1,670 active Tennessee lots come from 174 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Shelby County Trustee - 272 active listings
- Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, TN - 141 active listings
- MEMPHIS LIGHT GAS AND WATER - 133 active listings
- Knoxville, University of Tennessee, TN - 100 active listings
- STAR CONSTRUCTION - 93 active listings
- State of Tennessee - 85 active listings
- Knox County, TN - 32 active listings
- East Tennessee State University, TN - 27 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 9,769 completed government auction sales in Tennessee, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | $95 | 3,197 |
| Vehicles | $2,322 | 3,170 |
| Office furniture | $25 | 1,875 |
| Tools & industrial | $129 | 709 |
| Heavy equipment | $2,034 | 435 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $77 | 299 |
| Collectibles | $72 | 48 |
| Military surplus | $215 | 22 |
| Jewelry | $271 | 14 |
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 | 852 |
| Laptop | $132 | 713 |
| Dell laptop | $100 | 658 |
| Dell Precision | $92 | 355 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,113 | 231 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,881 | 171 |
| Trailer | $1,141 | 164 |
| Printer | $13 | 130 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $3,150 | 120 |
| Desk | $10 | 106 |
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: 2026-10-25
Tennessee Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Collectibles, Furniture.
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 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 - 969 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Tennessee - 333 active listings
- SRI Services in Tennessee - 272 active listings
- Purple Wave in Tennessee - 28 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 18 active listings in Tennessee
- HUD HomeStore - 17 active listings in Tennessee
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 15 active listings in Tennessee
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 9 active listings in Tennessee
- GSA Auctions - 9 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 1,670 open Tennessee lots come from GovDeals (969), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (333), SRI Services (272), Purple Wave (28), 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 (516), real estate (316), electronics (188), equipment (172), furniture (145). 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 (463), Nashville (273), Knoxville (148), Kodak (109), Lebanon (46), 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.