Property tax appeals in Davidson County can take more than a year to resolve

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Thousands of Davidson County home and business owners are frustrated, waiting months or even years for their property tax appeals to be heard. For some property owners like Gary Hoffman, the lengthy process creates significant financial strain.

"It really hits me as a homeowner in my pocketbook," Hoffman said.

The Metro Board of Equalization approves or denies those appeals, and this year they've received a record number. The board consists of five volunteer members with additional alternate members.

Davidson County Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite explained the challenge of coordinating the volunteer board members' schedules.

"They don't work for metro they are volunteering they have lives they have families," Wilhoite said. "They also have jobs where they h