Rutherford County Assessor of Property

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Tennessee now requires registration of 'short-term rentals' with Property Assessor

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Dear Rutherford County, Don't be like Nashville! Take a look at corporate tax breaks!

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Bill Lee swears in Rutherford Property Assessor Rob Mitchell to new term after re-election

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