Your Neighbor on the Commission.
Eight years ago, I told the people of District 4 I’d show up to every meeting, listen to every concern, and vote my conscience. I’ve kept that promise — 227 times.
Families First — always.
Proven leadership for Blountville & Piney Flats
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2025 Property Reappraisal
Your Property Values Just Doubled. Now What?
The 2025 Sullivan County reappraisal increased home values significantly — with some properties seeing their assessed values double or more. For families in District 4, that means one thing: the risk of a backdoor tax increase.
Joyce has voted NO on tax increases for eight years. She’s not stopping now.
I wasn’t planning to run again. Then the reappraisal hit, and I watched property values across our district double overnight. After eight years on the Budget Committee, I know exactly where the pressure points are — and I know what happens when nobody’s watching. This is not the year to send someone to the commission who has to learn how the budget works.
— Joyce Crosswhite
Have questions about your property taxes? Call Joyce. She picks up.
Your District
District 4 Resources at Your Fingertips
Whether you need to pay your property taxes, find a county office, or get help with VA benefits, this is your starting point.
Sullivan County Commission — District 4
Blountville · Piney Flats · surrounding areas
Featured Resource
Property Tax Help Center →
The 2025 reappraisal doubled many home values. Learn what it means for your taxes and what Joyce is doing about it.
County Services Directory
Veterans Resources
Joyce is treasurer of the Sullivan County Veterans Memorial Park. Supporting our veterans is personal.
Free help filing VA claims & obtaining benefits
(423) 279-2879Senior Resources
After the 2025 reappraisal — if you’re 65+, disabled, or a veteran, the state may reimburse part of your property taxes.
State reimbursement program for seniors, disabled & veterans — apply by April 1
(423) 323-6464Free, unbiased help comparing Medicare plans & resolving billing
1-877-801-0044If You or Someone You Know Needs Help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential, 24/7. Press 0 for a local counselor.
Frontier Health Crisis Services
24/7 mobile crisis response — mental health & substance abuse.
Domestic Violence — Abuse Alternatives
24/7 hotline. Emergency shelter, safety planning, court advocacy.
Get Sullivan County Emergency Alerts
Sullivan County 911 sends severe weather, hazardous materials, and public safety alerts directly to your phone. Cell phone users must register — it’s free and takes two minutes.
Sign Up for AlertsSullivan County Emergency Management Agency
(423) 323-6912·3193 Highway 126, Suite 101, Blountville, TN 3761750+ county offices, health services, food assistance, housing, legal aid & more
About Joyce
227 Votes. Zero Absences. That’s Who Joyce Is.
Joyce Crosswhite is a Blountville native and longtime member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. First elected to the Sullivan County Commission in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 with 1,046 votes — tied for first in District 4 — Joyce has spent eight years fighting for the families, veterans, and taxpayers of Sullivan County.
Her record speaks for itself: 227 votes cast, 1,728 documented references in official commission minutes, and zero absences. Joyce doesn’t just show up — she does the work. She serves on the Budget Committee, where she’s been a consistent voice for fiscal responsibility and accountability.
From sponsoring teacher bonuses and opioid recovery funding to leading the effort to save the Blountville school campus for community use, Joyce has focused on the issues that matter most to District 4 families. She voted NO twice on the county jail project — first on the $80 million bond in 2020, and again on the expanded $96 million cost in 2021 — because the people of her district told her it was the wrong approach.
“I’ve gotten calls every day. I’ve gotten emails every day.”
At a Glance
Home
Blountville — born and raised
Church
Colonial Heights Baptist
Elected
2018, re-elected 2022 (1,046 votes)
Record
227 votes, zero absences
Call Joyce
(423) 323-9338Her Record
When It Mattered, Joyce Was There
Every claim on this page is verified against public records and local news sources.
Your Taxes Were on the Line
In 2020, the commission voted to issue an $80 million jail bond with a 12-cent property tax increase. Joyce voted NO. In 2021, when the project ballooned to $96 million, she voted NO again. Both times, she listened to her district first.
Our Teachers Needed a Raise
Joyce sponsored the resolution that brought approximately $2,000 in state-funded bonuses to Sullivan County teachers. She also secured over $157,000 in school security grants — with no county matching funds required.
They Almost Tore Down Our Schools
When the old Blountville Elementary and Middle School campus faced an uncertain future, Joyce led the fight to save it — sponsoring the resolution to purchase 26 acres for $637,500. Today it’s home to Little League fields, a farmers market, and county offices. The vote passed 21 to 1.
Families Were Losing People
Joyce sponsored the resolution directing $453,226 from the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund to three local nonprofits — Recovery Resources TN, Bridge to Shore Recovery, and Families Free — so families in Sullivan County had somewhere to turn.
Our Veterans Deserved a Monument
Joyce serves as Treasurer of the Sullivan County Veterans Memorial Park at the Heritage Tourism Center in Blountville. The park features four granite monuments honoring veterans from the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror. It opened on Veterans Day 2024.
Every Meeting. Every Vote. Eight Years.
227 votes cast. 1,728 documented references in official commission minutes. Zero absences. No other commissioner in District 4 can match that record. Joyce doesn’t just show up — she does the work.
Every claim above is verified against public records and local news.
How to Vote
Last Time, 1,046 Votes Decided Everything
That’s how many people chose our District 4 commissioner in 2022. Be one of them this time. Sullivan County Republican Primary.
April 15 – 30
Early Voting Period
Sullivan County Election Commission
3258 Highway 126, Suite 103
Blountville, TN 37617
Plus satellite locations
Bring valid Tennessee photo ID
Mon–Fri hours vary by location
May 5, 2026
Election Day
Polls open 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Vote at your assigned precinct
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Sullivan County Commission
District 4 · Republican Primary
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Get Involved
Stand With Joyce
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Other Ways to Help
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Contact
Talk to Joyce Directly
Joyce doesn’t have a staff or a call center. When you call or email, you’re reaching her.
Commission Meetings
3rd Thursday of each month
Regular monthly session
6:00 PM
Sullivan County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Commission Room
3411 Highway 126, Blountville, TN 37617
Want to speak at a meeting? Public comment is welcome. Arrive early and sign the speaker’s list at the door.
Support Joyce
Help Keep District 4 in Good Hands
Joyce is running a grassroots campaign for the people of District 4. There are no big donors or PACs behind this effort — just neighbors helping neighbors. If you’d like to help cover the cost of yard signs, palm cards, and getting the word out, contributions of any size make a difference.
Mail a Contribution
Make checks payable to:
Elect Joyce Crosswhite
PO Box 77, Blountville, TN 37617
Contributions are not tax-deductible. Tennessee law requires that contributors of $100 or more provide their name, address, occupation, and employer. Elect Joyce Crosswhite is registered with the Sullivan County Election Commission.