Effective November 1, 2025, McMinn County will increase its mineral severance tax rate to 20 cents per ton, as approved by the county’s governing body through a resolution. This new rate applies to all sand, chert, sandstone, limestone, and gravel extracted from the ground in McMinn County on or after the effective date.

For additional details or inquiries, individuals can visit www.tn.gov/revenue and access the Revenue Help section to search for answers or submit information requests.

The legal basis for this tax is outlined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-7-201 et seq.