Tennessee Purple Wave Listings (2026)
31 active Purple Wave listings in Tennessee right now.
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Purple Wave is a no-reserve online auction marketplace strong in the Midwest and Plains, and a major outlet for government surplus from cities, counties, state DOTs, school districts, and municipal road/fire departments. We list only its government-consigned lots - fleet pickups and vehicles, construction and ag equipment, trailers, and shop tools - filtered out of its broader mix of private contractor and farm consignments. Each lot is a timed auction with pickup at the selling agency. This page tracks its live listings in Tennessee (TN); every one links back to bid on purplewave.com.Last updated: 2026-10-14
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2020 Volvo VNR Semi Truck
Memphis, TN · 26 bids
575,660 miDiesel
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Semi Truck
Memphis, TN · 26 bids
Diesel
2017 John Deere 630FD Hydraflex Flex Draper Head
Memphis, TN · 22 bids
2020 Ford Expedition XLT SUV
Memphis, TN · 21 bids
168,493 mi4x4
2021 Covered Wagon Inc. Enclosed Cargo Trailer
Memphis, TN · 20 bids
2013 Freightliner Columbia Semi Truck
Memphis, TN · 19 bids
Diesel
2016 Ford F150 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Nashville, TN · 18 bids
199,230 mi4x4
Toyota 8FDU25 Forklift
Henry, TN · 18 bids
4,113 hrsDiesel4,500 lb cap
2024 John Deere 333 P-Tier Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Henry, TN · 16 bids
3,034 hrsDiesel
2024 John Deere 520M Loader
Madisonville, TN · 15 bids
2016 Ford F150 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Thompson's Station, TN · 15 bids
262,929 mi4x4
2021 John Deere 333G Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Henry, TN · 15 bids
3,112 hrsDiesel
Purple Wave Tennessee Auctions by Category
What Surplus Actually Sells For in Tennessee
Median winning bids from 5,700 completed Tennessee auction sales in the last year, by item - across every platform we track, not Purple Wave alone.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell OptiPlex | $95 | 803 |
| Laptop | $131 | 648 |
| Dell laptop | $94 | 598 |
| Dell Precision | $91 | 327 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,276 | 198 |
| Trailer | $1,032 | 159 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Purple Wave listings are there in Tennessee?
- There are 31 active Purple Wave listings in Tennessee right now. The count refreshes with new listings every 30 minutes from purplewave.com.
- Is Purple Wave legit?
- Yes. Purple Wave (purplewave.com) is the official platform for government fleet, equipment, and vehicle surplus. Purple Wave is a no-reserve online auction marketplace strong in the Midwest and Plains, and a major outlet for government surplus from cities, counties, state DOTs, school districts, and municipal road/fire departments. We list only its government-consigned lots - fleet pickups and vehicles, construction and ag equipment, trailers, and shop tools - filtered out of its broader mix of private contractor and farm consignments. Each lot is a timed auction with pickup at the selling agency. GovAuctions indexes Purple Wave listings into one searchable feed - bidding happens on purplewave.com.
- Does Purple Wave charge a buyer's premium?
- Capped internet buyer's fee (set per lot). Always confirm the exact premium on the listing itself, since some sellers set their own.
- Can I buy Purple Wave Tennessee items if I don't live in Tennessee?
- Yes - most Purple Wave listings are open to bidders nationwide. The catch is pickup: most items must be picked up in person at the seller's location in Tennessee, typically within 5-10 business days. Plan for shipping/freight if you can't pick up locally.