The council approved a budget for 2026 that included a property tax rate of $1.87, 33 cents higher than the certified rate. The vote was 4-1, with Vice Mayor Vince Turner as the only opposing vote.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — After unanimously rejecting a proposed 24% property tax increase last Thursday amid public outcry, the Bristol, Tennessee City Council met Tuesday evening and approved a ...

BRISTOL, Tenn. — After weeks of debate and public opposition, the Bristol Tennessee City Council on Tuesday evening approved a new city budget and a property tax rate increase on second and ...