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šŸŒ± Why Greenevilleā€™s foreclosure spike could reshape the local housing market.

Greeneville, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Greeneville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Greenevilleā€™s foreclosure spike could reshape the local housing market.
  • How a new road listing and leased parking could affect courthouse workers
  • How might Greenevilleā€™s budget gap hit your property tax bill?

Also on today's calendar: Yacht Rock The Dock, Ambrosia & John Ford Coley and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 50.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Tri-Cities Foreclosure Filings Surge Nearly 50% Year Over Year in Q1 2026 - CoreData @ donfenley.com (donfenley.com) ā€” Homeowners and buyers in Greeneville should know foreclosure filings here rose 40% in early 2026, with 21 properties affected, even as filings dipped slightly from late 2025. The report shows Greeneville tracking a broader Tri-Cities and national trend of rising financial stress, which could gradually influence local housing supply and pricing.
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2. Addition Of Jearoldstown Access Road To Official Road List Given Preliminary Approval By County Commission (wgrv.com) ā€” County commissioners have preliminarily agreed to add Jearoldstown Access Road to the official Greene County road list, which could finally let a local family build a home there. They also voted to lease 30 parking spaces from the Town of Greenevilleā€™s Snapp Lot so courthouse employees no longer have to scramble or pay for daily parking downtown.
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3. Greeneville Budget Deficit Would Require Seven Cent Property Tax Increase To Balance (wgrv.com) ā€” Greeneville officials are weighing how to close a $430,000 budget gap that could mean about a seven-cent property tax increase if covered entirely by taxes. Council is also considering using rainy day funds and spreading adjustments over two years, with another budget workshop set for April 28.
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4. Roby Auditorium renovation to cost $1.5M (greenevillesun.com) ā€” A community-led effort is moving forward to renovate Greenevilleā€™s historic Roby Auditorium for about $1.5 million, after engineers confirmed the 100-year-old building is structurally sound. Local leaders envision a multi-use venue for performances, civic events, schools, and city training, aiming to boost downtown revitalization and heritage tourism while relying on community donations instead of new tax burdens.
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5. AT THE SHELTER: Thunder is coming to the Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society (greenevillesun.com) ā€” Greeneville animal lovers are invited to a Benefit Motorcycle Ride supporting the Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society on Saturday, May 9, starting at the shelter on Rufe Taylor Road. Riders and non-riders can enjoy food trucks, prize drawings, and meet adoptable pets while helping raise funds and supplies for local animals in need.
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šŸ“ø Around Greeneville

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Greeneville

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Saturday April 25
  • Kid Power 2026
    Hal Henard Elementary School, 425 E Vann Rd, Greeneville
    10:00 am

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The next Book Club discussion is only a couple weeks away.
    Check out Virginia Evans' The Correspondent today and join us on May 4th at 5:30 for our discussion! (Nextdoor )
  • Does anyone know Alicia Maxwell?
    I received a package that belongs to her. It does have my address but her name. If you know or you are Alicia, I have your package. (Nextdoor Reaves)
  • Compass Group, North America posted a job opening for HOUSEKEEPER (FULL TIME) - No Experience Required in Greeneville. Apply here.
  • Tusculum University posted a job opening for Assistant Dean of the Education Division in Greeneville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greeneville here.

Ok Greeneville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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