On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Assessor of Property Vivian Wilhoite and staff met with Christian Paro and members of the Business Coalition to provide clarity on the 2025 reappraisal process, property values, and the factors impacting recent tax bills across Davidson County.
The meeting, requested by Assessor Wilhoite, and welcomed by Paro, was held in response to the Coalition of Businesses’ letter written to her and Mayor O’ Connell regarding three concerns relating to the 2025 Reappraisal and her response to the letter in a conference call she had with Paro on February 28, 2026. The meeting focused on ensuring business owners have a clear, factual understanding of the revenue-neutral Reappraisal process, the appeals process, and the distinct roles played by the Assessor’s Office, the Mayor, and the Metro Council.
“Groups like the Business Coalition must understand factually how the process works,” said Assessor Wilhoite. “A higher tax bill is not driven solely by an increase in property value. The tax rate set by the Mayor and Metro Council plays a significant role, and in some cases, a substantial one. Property owners deserve to be fully informed.”…