Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-115 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-115
Complaints in chancery to collect special assessments
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners has the power, and is hereby given authority, to file complaints in the chancery court in the name of the city for the collection of assessments and levies made for payment for improvements or service in the city, such as paving, sidewalks, curbing, guttering, sewers and other improvements, or services for which assessments may be made under the charter, or by any other acts of the general assembly, and the cost of which is made a charge on property owners abutting the improvements and a lien on abutting property. The suits commenced by such complaints shall be conducted as other suits in chancery for the enforcement of like liens and under the rules of law and practice provided for the same. The complaints shall not be objectionable because the owners of different parcels or lots of land are made parties thereto, it being the intention that all persons in the same improvement district, or liable for portions of the same assessment and levy for improving a portion of the city as provided in this section, and on whose property the assessment or levy is a lien, shall be made parties defendant to one (1) complaint. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 10; Shan. Supp., § 1997a180; Code 1932, § 3577; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2216.
The board of commissioners has the power, and is hereby given authority, to file complaints in the chancery court in the name of the city for the collection of assessments and levies made for payment for improvements or service in the city, such as paving, sidewalks, curbing, guttering, sewers and other improvements, or services for which assessments may be made under the charter, or by any other acts of the general assembly, and the cost of which is made a charge on property owners abutting the improvements and a lien on abutting property. The suits commenced by such complaints shall be conducted as other suits in chancery for the enforcement of like liens and under the rules of law and practice provided for the same. The complaints shall not be objectionable because the owners of different parcels or lots of land are made parties thereto, it being the intention that all persons in the same improvement district, or liable for portions of the same assessment and levy for improving a portion of the city as provided in this section, and on whose property the assessment or levy is a lien, shall be made parties defendant to one (1) complaint.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 10; Shan. Supp., § 1997a180; Code 1932, § 3577; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2216.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-101
Part definitions and definitions for Section 6-51-301
Status: in_force

As used in this part and § 6-51-301 , unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Larger" and "smaller" refer to population and not area; (2) "Municipality" or "municipalities" means any incorporated city or cities, or town or towns, and does not include any utility district, sanitary district, school district, or other public service district, whether organized under public or private acts; and (3) "Notice" means publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least seven (7) days in advance of a hearing. The notice shall be satisfied by inclusion of a map that includes a general delineation of the area or areas to be annexed by use of official road names or numbers, or both, names of lakes and waterways, or other identifiable landmarks, as appropriate. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512, s 1, eff. 5/20/2015. Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-308; Acts 1995, ch. 283, § 1.
As used in this part and § 6-51-301 , unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Larger" and "smaller" refer to population and not area;
(2) "Municipality" or "municipalities" means any incorporated city or cities, or town or towns, and does not include any utility district, sanitary district, school district, or other public service district, whether organized under public or private acts; and
(3) "Notice" means publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least seven (7) days in advance of a hearing. The notice shall be satisfied by inclusion of a map that includes a general delineation of the area or areas to be annexed by use of official road names or numbers, or both, names of lakes and waterways, or other identifiable landmarks, as appropriate.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512, s 1, eff. 5/20/2015.
Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-308; Acts 1995, ch. 283, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1001 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1001
Creation by ordinance - Contents of ordinance - Interlocal agreements - Existing municipal power or authority
Status: in_force

(a) Municipalities are authorized to create, by ordinance, the office of administrative hearing officer to hear building and property maintenance code violations. (b) Such authorizing ordinance must, at minimum, contain: (1) Reference to the municipal code sections subject to administrative jurisdiction; and (2) The number of administrative hearing officer positions created. (c) Two (2) or more municipalities may enter into an interlocal agreement to employ one (1) or more administrative hearing officers if so referenced in the adopting ordinance. (d) No provision in this part diminishes or terminates any existing municipal power or authority. (e) For purposes of this part, "municipality" means any incorporated town or city, or metropolitan form of government. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 489,s 1, eff. 6/6/2017. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) Municipalities are authorized to create, by ordinance, the office of administrative hearing officer to hear building and property maintenance code violations.
(b) Such authorizing ordinance must, at minimum, contain: (1) Reference to the municipal code sections subject to administrative jurisdiction; and (2) The number of administrative hearing officer positions created.
(1) Reference to the municipal code sections subject to administrative jurisdiction; and
(2) The number of administrative hearing officer positions created.
(c) Two (2) or more municipalities may enter into an interlocal agreement to employ one (1) or more administrative hearing officers if so referenced in the adopting ordinance.
(d) No provision in this part diminishes or terminates any existing municipal power or authority.
(e) For purposes of this part, "municipality" means any incorporated town or city, or metropolitan form of government.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 489,s 1, eff. 6/6/2017.
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-305 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-305
Capital budget program
Status: in_force

As a part of the annual budget, the city shall include a statement of pending capital projects and proposed new capital projects, relating the respective amounts proposed to be raised therefor by appropriations in the budget and the respective amounts, if any, proposed to be raised therefor by the issuance of bonds during the fiscal year. The city manager shall also include in the message, or attach thereto, a program of proposed capital projects for the five (5) fiscal years next succeeding the budget year, prepared by the planning commission, together with the city manager's comments thereon and any estimate of costs. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.13; T.C.A., § 6-3512.
As a part of the annual budget, the city shall include a statement of pending capital projects and proposed new capital projects, relating the respective amounts proposed to be raised therefor by appropriations in the budget and the respective amounts, if any, proposed to be raised therefor by the issuance of bonds during the fiscal year. The city manager shall also include in the message, or attach thereto, a program of proposed capital projects for the five (5) fiscal years next succeeding the budget year, prepared by the planning commission, together with the city manager's comments thereon and any estimate of costs.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.13; T.C.A., § 6-3512.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-305 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-305
Collection of fines for nonmoving traffic violations - Service by mail
Status: in_force

Any municipality or metropolitan government having a city or metropolitan court is empowered to permit by ordinance service of process through the use of registered mail or certified mail, addressee only, return receipt requested, in lieu of personal service of process in an action of debt involving nonpayment of any ticket or citation issued for any nonmoving traffic violation. This section shall only apply to municipalities having a population of thirty-two thousand (32,000) or more, according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Acts 1973, ch. 61, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-618; Acts 1987, ch. 174, § 1.
Any municipality or metropolitan government having a city or metropolitan court is empowered to permit by ordinance service of process through the use of registered mail or certified mail, addressee only, return receipt requested, in lieu of personal service of process in an action of debt involving nonpayment of any ticket or citation issued for any nonmoving traffic violation. This section shall only apply to municipalities having a population of thirty-two thousand (32,000) or more, according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1973, ch. 61, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-618; Acts 1987, ch. 174, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-122 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-122
Budget estimate submitted to commissioners
Status: in_force

The city manager shall, on or before May 15 of each year, submit to the board of commissioners an estimate of the expenditures and revenue of the city for the ensuing fiscal year. This estimate shall be compiled from detailed information obtained from the several departments on uniform blanks to be furnished by the city manager. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 16, § 1; Shan. Supp., §§ 1997a219, 1997a220; Code 1932, §§ 3617, 3618; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2223; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 23.
The city manager shall, on or before May 15 of each year, submit to the board of commissioners an estimate of the expenditures and revenue of the city for the ensuing fiscal year. This estimate shall be compiled from detailed information obtained from the several departments on uniform blanks to be furnished by the city manager.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 16, § 1; Shan. Supp., §§ 1997a219, 1997a220; Code 1932, §§ 3617, 3618; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2223; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-405 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-405
Copies of records and ordinances
Status: in_force

The recorder shall provide, and when required by any officer or person certify, copies of records, papers, and documents in the recorder's office, and charge therefor, for the use of the city, such fees as may be provided by ordinance, cause copies of ordinances to be printed, as may be directed by the board of commissioners, and keep them in the recorder's office for distribution. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a184; Code 1932, § 3581; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2118.
The recorder shall provide, and when required by any officer or person certify, copies of records, papers, and documents in the recorder's office, and charge therefor, for the use of the city, such fees as may be provided by ordinance, cause copies of ordinances to be printed, as may be directed by the board of commissioners, and keep them in the recorder's office for distribution.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a184; Code 1932, § 3581; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2118.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-204
Return and canvass of election
Status: in_force

When the election is closed, the officers, judges and clerks holding the election shall certify the result of the election, together with the poll list of voters and ballots, and the same shall be duly returned to the county election commission, which shall canvass the ballots and verify the same as required by law in case of general elections. Acts 1901, ch. 165, § 4; Shan., § 1997a5; mod. Code 1932, § 3509; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-222; T.C.A., § 6-2-504.
When the election is closed, the officers, judges and clerks holding the election shall certify the result of the election, together with the poll list of voters and ballots, and the same shall be duly returned to the county election commission, which shall canvass the ballots and verify the same as required by law in case of general elections.
Acts 1901, ch. 165, § 4; Shan., § 1997a5; mod. Code 1932, § 3509; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-222; T.C.A., § 6-2-504.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-34-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 34 / Section 6-34-101
Establishment
Status: in_force

The council shall establish an equalization board, and shall appoint each year three (3) persons who are property owners and qualified voters of the city for a one-year term. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.05; T.C.A., § 6-3402.
The council shall establish an equalization board, and shall appoint each year three (3) persons who are property owners and qualified voters of the city for a one-year term.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.05; T.C.A., § 6-3402.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-408 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-408
Display of license - Books and records
Status: in_force

(a) Upon commencement of any sale, as defined in § 6-55-401 , the license issued by the commissioner shall be prominently displayed near the entrance of the premises. (b) A duplicate of the original application and stock list pursuant to which the license was issued shall at all times be available to the commissioner or to inspectors of the department of licenses, and the licensee shall permit such inspectors to examine all merchandise on the premises for comparison with such stock list. (c) Suitable books and records as prescribed by the commissioner shall be kept by the licensee and shall be at all times available to the inspectors of the department of licenses. (d) At the close of the business day the stock list attached to the application shall be revised and those items disposed of during such day shall be marked thereon. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 5 (Williams, § 3496.5); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-721.
(a) Upon commencement of any sale, as defined in § 6-55-401 , the license issued by the commissioner shall be prominently displayed near the entrance of the premises.
(b) A duplicate of the original application and stock list pursuant to which the license was issued shall at all times be available to the commissioner or to inspectors of the department of licenses, and the licensee shall permit such inspectors to examine all merchandise on the premises for comparison with such stock list.
(c) Suitable books and records as prescribed by the commissioner shall be kept by the licensee and shall be at all times available to the inspectors of the department of licenses.
(d) At the close of the business day the stock list attached to the application shall be revised and those items disposed of during such day shall be marked thereon.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 5 (Williams, § 3496.5); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-721.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-2-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-2-101
Publication of ordinances
Status: in_force

Each ordinance, or the caption of each ordinance, shall be published after its final passage in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. No ordinance shall take effect until the ordinance or its caption is published. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Each ordinance, or the caption of each ordinance, shall be published after its final passage in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. No ordinance shall take effect until the ordinance or its caption is published.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-219 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-219
Mayoral duties required by ordinance
Status: in_force

The mayor has the power and it is hereby made the mayor's duty to perform all acts that may be required of the mayor by any ordinance duly enacted by the board of commissioners, not in conflict with any of the provisions of this charter. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 6, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a155; Code 1932, § 3552; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2030.
The mayor has the power and it is hereby made the mayor's duty to perform all acts that may be required of the mayor by any ordinance duly enacted by the board of commissioners, not in conflict with any of the provisions of this charter.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 6, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a155; Code 1932, § 3552; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2030.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-513 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-513
Notice to owner of motor vehicle before forwarding unpaid parking tickets to collection agency
Status: in_force

A municipality shall have no authority to forward to a collection agency unpaid parking tickets for collection without notifying the owner of record of the motor vehicle for which the parking ticket was issued. The notification shall be sent by postal mail to the owner of record of such motor vehicle that such action will occur unless the owner pays the unpaid tickets within thirty (30) days from the date the letter is mailed to the owner. The municipality shall also include in the notification a statement that, if the ticket is forwarded to a collection agency for collection, the agency may notify the credit bureau or credit agency of such fact, which could affect the owner's credit rating. Acts 2009, ch. 577, § 1.
A municipality shall have no authority to forward to a collection agency unpaid parking tickets for collection without notifying the owner of record of the motor vehicle for which the parking ticket was issued. The notification shall be sent by postal mail to the owner of record of such motor vehicle that such action will occur unless the owner pays the unpaid tickets within thirty (30) days from the date the letter is mailed to the owner. The municipality shall also include in the notification a statement that, if the ticket is forwarded to a collection agency for collection, the agency may notify the credit bureau or credit agency of such fact, which could affect the owner's credit rating.
Acts 2009, ch. 577, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-30-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 30 / Section 6-30-103
Right to incorporate under modified city manager-council charter
Status: in_force

(a) The residents of any unincorporated territory that it is desired to incorporate shall have the right to adopt chapters 30-36 of this title in the manner provided in these chapters; and thereafter such territory shall be and become incorporated and be governed as set forth in these chapters. No unincorporated territory shall be incorporated under chapters 30-36 of this title unless such territory contains not less than five thousand (5,000) persons, who shall be actual residents of the territory. (b) No unincorporated territory shall be incorporated within three (3) miles of an existing municipality or within five (5) miles of an existing municipality of one hundred thousand (100,000) or more in population, according to the latest census certified by the department of economic and community development. "Existing municipality" and "existing municipality of one hundred thousand (100,000) or more in population" do not include any county with a metropolitan form of government with a population of one hundred thousand (100,000) or more, according to the latest census certified by the department of economic and community development. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or (b) to the contrary, a territory may be incorporated if the following conditions are fulfilled: (1) The territory contains two hundred twenty-five (225) residents or more; (2) The territory is composed of property that is one thousand six hundred feet (1,600') or more above sea level on the western border of the territory and contiguous with a county boundary on the eastern border of the territory; (3) The territory is located within an area that is bordered on the west, north and east by the Tennessee River and on the south by the border between Tennessee and another state; and (4) The territory is located within a metropolitan statistical area. (d) Notwithstanding subsections (a)-(c) to the contrary, a territory may be incorporated that meets the following conditions: (1) The territory contains three hundred (300) residents or more; (2) The territory's western boundary is contiguous with the western boundary of the county in which it is located; (3) The territory is located within an area bordered on the north by the Loosahatchie River and on the south by the Wolf River; (4) The territory's eastern boundary is approximately parallel with the western boundary, but in no place is more than eight (8) miles from the western boundary; and (5) The territory is located within a metropolitan statistical area. (e) Notwithstanding the requirements of § 6-30-106 , or any other law to the contrary, the petition for incorporation of the territory described in this section may consist of a letter from a resident of the territory desiring to incorporate to the county election commission requesting that the question of incorporating the territory be placed on the ballot. The letter shall describe the exact boundaries of the proposed municipality, indicate the name of the proposed municipality, and indicate under which charter the territory desires to incorporate. The letter shall be treated as a petition meeting all the requirements of law. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 1.03; T.C.A., § 6-3003; Acts 1993, ch. 320, § 7; 1996, ch. 666, §§ 3, 6.
(a) The residents of any unincorporated territory that it is desired to incorporate shall have the right to adopt chapters 30-36 of this title in the manner provided in these chapters; and thereafter such territory shall be and become incorporated and be governed as set forth in these chapters. No unincorporated territory shall be incorporated under chapters 30-36 of this title unless such territory contains not less than five thousand (5,000) persons, who shall be actual residents of the territory.
(b) No unincorporated territory shall be incorporated within three (3) miles of an existing municipality or within five (5) miles of an existing municipality of one hundred thousand (100,000) or more in population, according to the latest census certified by the department of economic and community development. "Existing municipality" and "existing municipality of one hundred thousand (100,000) or more in population" do not include any county with a metropolitan form of government with a population of one hundred thousand (100,000) or more, according to the latest census certified by the department of economic and community development.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or (b) to the contrary, a territory may be incorporated if the following conditions are fulfilled: (1) The territory contains two hundred twenty-five (225) residents or more; (2) The territory is composed of property that is one thousand six hundred feet (1,600') or more above sea level on the western border of the territory and contiguous with a county boundary on the eastern border of the territory; (3) The territory is located within an area that is bordered on the west, north and east by the Tennessee River and on the south by the border between Tennessee and another state; and (4) The territory is located within a metropolitan statistical area.
(1) The territory contains two hundred twenty-five (225) residents or more;
(2) The territory is composed of property that is one thousand six hundred feet (1,600') or more above sea level on the western border of the territory and contiguous with a county boundary on the eastern border of the territory;
(3) The territory is located within an area that is bordered on the west, north and east by the Tennessee River and on the south by the border between Tennessee and another state; and
(4) The territory is located within a metropolitan statistical area.
(d) Notwithstanding subsections (a)-(c) to the contrary, a territory may be incorporated that meets the following conditions: (1) The territory contains three hundred (300) residents or more; (2) The territory's western boundary is contiguous with the western boundary of the county in which it is located; (3) The territory is located within an area bordered on the north by the Loosahatchie River and on the south by the Wolf River; (4) The territory's eastern boundary is approximately parallel with the western boundary, but in no place is more than eight (8) miles from the western boundary; and (5) The territory is located within a metropolitan statistical area.
(1) The territory contains three hundred (300) residents or more;
(2) The territory's western boundary is contiguous with the western boundary of the county in which it is located;
(3) The territory is located within an area bordered on the north by the Loosahatchie River and on the south by the Wolf River;
(4) The territory's eastern boundary is approximately parallel with the western boundary, but in no place is more than eight (8) miles from the western boundary; and
(5) The territory is located within a metropolitan statistical area.
(e) Notwithstanding the requirements of § 6-30-106 , or any other law to the contrary, the petition for incorporation of the territory described in this section may consist of a letter from a resident of the territory desiring to incorporate to the county election commission requesting that the question of incorporating the territory be placed on the ballot. The letter shall describe the exact boundaries of the proposed municipality, indicate the name of the proposed municipality, and indicate under which charter the territory desires to incorporate. The letter shall be treated as a petition meeting all the requirements of law.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 1.03; T.C.A., § 6-3003; Acts 1993, ch. 320, § 7; 1996, ch. 666, §§ 3, 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-132 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-132
Wheel immobilizers
Status: in_force

Municipalities shall be authorized to regulate the commercial use of wheel immobilizers to disable vehicles. Acts 2008, ch. 722, § 1.
Municipalities shall be authorized to regulate the commercial use of wheel immobilizers to disable vehicles.
Acts 2008, ch. 722, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-602 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-602
Duties
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the chief of police and the members of the police force to: (1) Preserve order in the city; (2) Protect the inhabitants and property owners therein from violence, crime, and all criminal acts; (3) Prevent the commission of crime, violations of law and of the city ordinances; and (4) Perform a general police duty, execute and return all processes, notices, and orders of the mayor, city manager, city attorney, and recorder, and all other processes, notices, and orders as provided in this charter or by ordinance. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 18, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a228; Code 1932, § 3626; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2129.
It is the duty of the chief of police and the members of the police force to:
(1) Preserve order in the city;
(2) Protect the inhabitants and property owners therein from violence, crime, and all criminal acts;
(3) Prevent the commission of crime, violations of law and of the city ordinances; and
(4) Perform a general police duty, execute and return all processes, notices, and orders of the mayor, city manager, city attorney, and recorder, and all other processes, notices, and orders as provided in this charter or by ordinance.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 18, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a228; Code 1932, § 3626; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2129.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-907 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-907
Applicability
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to municipalities nor to metropolitan governments with a population greater than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the most recent federal decennial census. Those municipalities and metropolitan governments may elect to pay and/or reimburse expenses for their officials in accordance with travel and expense policies that may be adopted and amended from time to time by the appropriate bodies or officials. Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 7.
This part does not apply to municipalities nor to metropolitan governments with a population greater than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the most recent federal decennial census. Those municipalities and metropolitan governments may elect to pay and/or reimburse expenses for their officials in accordance with travel and expense policies that may be adopted and amended from time to time by the appropriate bodies or officials.
Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-403 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-403
Application for license
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner is hereby authorized and empowered to supervise and regulate sales or special sales defined in § 6-55-401 , and to issue appropriate licenses or license for such sales. (b) Such licenses or license shall be issued in the discretion of the commissioner of licenses upon the written application in a form approved by the commissioner and verified by the person who, or by an officer of the corporation that, intends to conduct such sale. (c) Such application shall contain: (1) A description of the place where such sale is to be held, the nature of the occupancy, whether by lease or sublease and the effective date of the termination of such occupancy, the means to be employed in publishing such sale, together with the proposed language content in any advertisements; (2) An itemized list of the goods, wares and merchandise to be offered for sale, the place where such stock was purchased or acquired, and if not purchased, the manner of such acquisition; and (3) Any additional information as the commissioner may require. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 3 (Williams, § 3496.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-716.
(a) The commissioner is hereby authorized and empowered to supervise and regulate sales or special sales defined in § 6-55-401 , and to issue appropriate licenses or license for such sales.
(b) Such licenses or license shall be issued in the discretion of the commissioner of licenses upon the written application in a form approved by the commissioner and verified by the person who, or by an officer of the corporation that, intends to conduct such sale.
(c) Such application shall contain: (1) A description of the place where such sale is to be held, the nature of the occupancy, whether by lease or sublease and the effective date of the termination of such occupancy, the means to be employed in publishing such sale, together with the proposed language content in any advertisements; (2) An itemized list of the goods, wares and merchandise to be offered for sale, the place where such stock was purchased or acquired, and if not purchased, the manner of such acquisition; and (3) Any additional information as the commissioner may require.
(1) A description of the place where such sale is to be held, the nature of the occupancy, whether by lease or sublease and the effective date of the termination of such occupancy, the means to be employed in publishing such sale, together with the proposed language content in any advertisements;
(2) An itemized list of the goods, wares and merchandise to be offered for sale, the place where such stock was purchased or acquired, and if not purchased, the manner of such acquisition; and
(3) Any additional information as the commissioner may require.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 3 (Williams, § 3496.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-716.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-102
Redistricting into new wards
Status: in_force

Municipalities may redistrict into new wards whenever, for proper reasons, they deem it expedient so to do. Acts 1875, ch. 92, § 15; Shan., § 1908; Code 1932, § 3319; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-602.
Municipalities may redistrict into new wards whenever, for proper reasons, they deem it expedient so to do.
Acts 1875, ch. 92, § 15; Shan., § 1908; Code 1932, § 3319; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-602.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-802 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-802
Officers and employees
Status: in_force

The city manager shall appoint, prescribe the duties and powers of, and fix the salary of the director of schools of the city and appoint, fix the salaries of, and have power to remove, all other officers and all teachers, agents, and employees of the department of education. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 20, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a237; Code 1932, § 3635; Acts 1955, ch. 121, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2138.
The city manager shall appoint, prescribe the duties and powers of, and fix the salary of the director of schools of the city and appoint, fix the salaries of, and have power to remove, all other officers and all teachers, agents, and employees of the department of education.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 20, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a237; Code 1932, § 3635; Acts 1955, ch. 121, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2138.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-112 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Section 6-18-112
Succession to assets, liabilities and obligations after surrender of charter
Status: in_force

In case of a reversion to a former form of charter or adoption of a new one simultaneously with the surrender of the old, all assets, liabilities and obligations of such city shall become assets, liabilities and obligations of the new municipality, and in the event that a city shall revert to an unincorporated status, the governing body of such city thereupon shall become trustees of the property and funds of such former city and, under such bonds as may be required by the county legislative body, shall proceed to terminate the affairs of the city and dispose of its property. Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1812.
In case of a reversion to a former form of charter or adoption of a new one simultaneously with the surrender of the old, all assets, liabilities and obligations of such city shall become assets, liabilities and obligations of the new municipality, and in the event that a city shall revert to an unincorporated status, the governing body of such city thereupon shall become trustees of the property and funds of such former city and, under such bonds as may be required by the county legislative body, shall proceed to terminate the affairs of the city and dispose of its property.
Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1812.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-112 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-112
New municipalities - Property tax - Incorporation election
Status: in_force

(a) (1) After January 1, 1999, a new municipality may only be created in territory approved as a planned growth area in conformity with § 6-58-104 ; (2) A county may provide or contract for the provision of services within a planned growth area and set a separate tax rate specifically for the services provided within a planned growth area; and (3) A county may establish separate zoning regulations within a planned growth area, for territory within an urban growth boundary or within a rural area. (b) A municipality, incorporated after May 19, 1998, shall impose a property tax that raises an amount of revenue not less than the amount of the annual revenues derived by the municipality from state-shared taxes as estimated by the department of revenue on or before July 1. The municipality shall levy and provide for the administration and collection of a property tax in the required amount before the municipality may receive state-shared taxes. Furthermore, § 6-51-115(b) shall apply within the territory of such newly incorporated municipality as if such territory had been annexed rather than incorporated. For purposes of levying a property tax, the incorporation of a municipality shall be effective on January 1 following the election at which the incorporation is approved. (c) (1) If the residents of a planned growth area petition to have an election of incorporation, the county legislative body shall approve the corporate limits and the urban growth boundary of the proposed municipality before the election to incorporate may be held. (2) Within six (6) months of the incorporation election, the municipality shall adopt by ordinance a plan of services for the services the municipality proposes to deliver. The municipality shall prepare and publish its plan of services in a newspaper of general circulation distributed in the municipality. The rights and remedies of § 6-51-108 apply to the plan of services adopted by the municipality. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 256,s 1, eff. 4/24/2013. Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 13; 1999, ch. 169, §§ 1, 2; 2012, ch. 970, § 1.
(a) (1) After January 1, 1999, a new municipality may only be created in territory approved as a planned growth area in conformity with § 6-58-104 ; (2) A county may provide or contract for the provision of services within a planned growth area and set a separate tax rate specifically for the services provided within a planned growth area; and (3) A county may establish separate zoning regulations within a planned growth area, for territory within an urban growth boundary or within a rural area.
(1) After January 1, 1999, a new municipality may only be created in territory approved as a planned growth area in conformity with § 6-58-104 ;
(2) A county may provide or contract for the provision of services within a planned growth area and set a separate tax rate specifically for the services provided within a planned growth area; and
(3) A county may establish separate zoning regulations within a planned growth area, for territory within an urban growth boundary or within a rural area.
(b) A municipality, incorporated after May 19, 1998, shall impose a property tax that raises an amount of revenue not less than the amount of the annual revenues derived by the municipality from state-shared taxes as estimated by the department of revenue on or before July 1. The municipality shall levy and provide for the administration and collection of a property tax in the required amount before the municipality may receive state-shared taxes. Furthermore, § 6-51-115(b) shall apply within the territory of such newly incorporated municipality as if such territory had been annexed rather than incorporated. For purposes of levying a property tax, the incorporation of a municipality shall be effective on January 1 following the election at which the incorporation is approved.
(c) (1) If the residents of a planned growth area petition to have an election of incorporation, the county legislative body shall approve the corporate limits and the urban growth boundary of the proposed municipality before the election to incorporate may be held. (2) Within six (6) months of the incorporation election, the municipality shall adopt by ordinance a plan of services for the services the municipality proposes to deliver. The municipality shall prepare and publish its plan of services in a newspaper of general circulation distributed in the municipality. The rights and remedies of § 6-51-108 apply to the plan of services adopted by the municipality.
(1) If the residents of a planned growth area petition to have an election of incorporation, the county legislative body shall approve the corporate limits and the urban growth boundary of the proposed municipality before the election to incorporate may be held.
(2) Within six (6) months of the incorporation election, the municipality shall adopt by ordinance a plan of services for the services the municipality proposes to deliver. The municipality shall prepare and publish its plan of services in a newspaper of general circulation distributed in the municipality. The rights and remedies of § 6-51-108 apply to the plan of services adopted by the municipality.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 256,s 1, eff. 4/24/2013.
Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 13; 1999, ch. 169, §§ 1, 2; 2012, ch. 970, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-301 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-301
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal Purchasing Law of 1983." Acts 1983, ch. 451, § 7.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal Purchasing Law of 1983."
Acts 1983, ch. 451, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-31-201 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 31 / Section 6-31-201
Vacancies in council
Status: in_force

(a) A vacancy shall exist if a council member: (1) Resigns; (2) Dies; (3) Moves the member's residence from the district in which the council member was elected; (4) Has been continuously disabled for a period of six (6) months so as to prevent the council member from discharging the duties of such office; (5) Fails to attend sixty percent (60%) of regular council meetings in any period of six (6) consecutive months; (6) Accepts any state, county or other municipal office or position of employment that is filled by public election or that is remunerative, except as a notary public or member of the national guard; or (7) Is convicted of malfeasance or misfeasance in office, a felony, a violation of the charter, or a violation of the election laws of the state. (b) A vacancy shall be filled within thirty (30) days, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining council members, the appointee to serve until the next regular city or county election, whichever is first held. If a tie vote by the council to fill a vacancy is unbroken for thirty (30) days, the mayor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. No appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made within sixty (60) days prior to any regular city election. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.13; 1959, ch. 139, § 1; 1972, ch. 494, § 1; 1974, ch. 755, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3114.
(a) A vacancy shall exist if a council member: (1) Resigns; (2) Dies; (3) Moves the member's residence from the district in which the council member was elected; (4) Has been continuously disabled for a period of six (6) months so as to prevent the council member from discharging the duties of such office; (5) Fails to attend sixty percent (60%) of regular council meetings in any period of six (6) consecutive months; (6) Accepts any state, county or other municipal office or position of employment that is filled by public election or that is remunerative, except as a notary public or member of the national guard; or (7) Is convicted of malfeasance or misfeasance in office, a felony, a violation of the charter, or a violation of the election laws of the state.
(1) Resigns;
(2) Dies;
(3) Moves the member's residence from the district in which the council member was elected;
(4) Has been continuously disabled for a period of six (6) months so as to prevent the council member from discharging the duties of such office;
(5) Fails to attend sixty percent (60%) of regular council meetings in any period of six (6) consecutive months;
(6) Accepts any state, county or other municipal office or position of employment that is filled by public election or that is remunerative, except as a notary public or member of the national guard; or
(7) Is convicted of malfeasance or misfeasance in office, a felony, a violation of the charter, or a violation of the election laws of the state.
(b) A vacancy shall be filled within thirty (30) days, by an affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining council members, the appointee to serve until the next regular city or county election, whichever is first held. If a tie vote by the council to fill a vacancy is unbroken for thirty (30) days, the mayor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. No appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made within sixty (60) days prior to any regular city election.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.13; 1959, ch. 139, § 1; 1972, ch. 494, § 1; 1974, ch. 755, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3114.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-507 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-507
Adoption of model traffic ordinance
Status: in_force

All cities, towns and municipalities in this state are hereby authorized and empowered to adopt by reference the model traffic ordinance produced by the national committee on uniform traffic laws and ordinances. Acts 1955, ch. 55, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-628.
All cities, towns and municipalities in this state are hereby authorized and empowered to adopt by reference the model traffic ordinance produced by the national committee on uniform traffic laws and ordinances.
Acts 1955, ch. 55, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-628.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-30-105 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 30 / Section 6-30-105
Construction of charter
Status: in_force

In the construction of any portion of this charter whose meaning or application is in dispute, it is intended that its phraseology shall be liberally construed to effect the substantial objects of chapters 30-36 of this title. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 9.01; T.C.A., § 6-3005.
In the construction of any portion of this charter whose meaning or application is in dispute, it is intended that its phraseology shall be liberally construed to effect the substantial objects of chapters 30-36 of this title.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 9.01; T.C.A., § 6-3005.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-125 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-125
Municipal officials and employees prohibited from purchasing surplus property, except at public auction - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any municipal official or employee to purchase from the municipality any property declared to be surplus by the municipality, except by bid at public auction during the tenure of such person's office or employment, or for six (6) months thereafter. (b) A purchaser who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1998, ch. 1043, § 3.
(a) It is unlawful for any municipal official or employee to purchase from the municipality any property declared to be surplus by the municipality, except by bid at public auction during the tenure of such person's office or employment, or for six (6) months thereafter.
(b) A purchaser who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1998, ch. 1043, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-402 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-402
Employment of person with oversight responsibilities regarding financial operations - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) To ensure competence in the handling of municipal funds and the protection of public moneys, each municipality shall have in its employ, except as provided in this section, at least one (1) certified municipal finance officer (CMFO) or an exempt individual as recorder, city clerk, director of finance, or other official or employee who has oversight responsibilities regarding the municipality's financial operations, in accordance with the schedule established in this part. (b) Any municipality with five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or less in gross revenues for all funds, including utilities, but excluding one-time non-recurring grants, and with debt totaling five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or less in the immediately preceding fiscal year may, instead of employing a CMFO, or a qualified individual who is exempt from CMFO certification for financial oversight, shall be required to have in their employment an individual who has met the continuing education requirements of § 6-56-404 . Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153,s 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2007, ch. 576, § 1; 2008, ch. 929, § 2; 2012, ch. 642, § 1.
(a) To ensure competence in the handling of municipal funds and the protection of public moneys, each municipality shall have in its employ, except as provided in this section, at least one (1) certified municipal finance officer (CMFO) or an exempt individual as recorder, city clerk, director of finance, or other official or employee who has oversight responsibilities regarding the municipality's financial operations, in accordance with the schedule established in this part.
(b) Any municipality with five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or less in gross revenues for all funds, including utilities, but excluding one-time non-recurring grants, and with debt totaling five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or less in the immediately preceding fiscal year may, instead of employing a CMFO, or a qualified individual who is exempt from CMFO certification for financial oversight, shall be required to have in their employment an individual who has met the continuing education requirements of § 6-56-404 .
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153,s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2007, ch. 576, § 1; 2008, ch. 929, § 2; 2012, ch. 642, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-203 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-203
Council-manager relationships
Status: in_force

(a) The manager shall be responsible to the council for the administration of all units of the city government under the manager's jurisdiction and for carrying out policies adopted by the council. (b) (1) Except for the purpose of inquiry, the council and its members shall deal with the administrative officers and employees solely through the manager. (2) Neither the council nor any member thereof shall give orders to the manager's subordinates or otherwise interfere with managerial functions through such means as directing or requesting the appointment or removal of any of the manager's subordinates, or the making of particular purchases from, or contracts with, any specific organization. (c) The office of any council member violating any provision of this section shall immediately become vacant upon such person's conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.03; T.C.A., § 6-3503.
(a) The manager shall be responsible to the council for the administration of all units of the city government under the manager's jurisdiction and for carrying out policies adopted by the council.
(b) (1) Except for the purpose of inquiry, the council and its members shall deal with the administrative officers and employees solely through the manager. (2) Neither the council nor any member thereof shall give orders to the manager's subordinates or otherwise interfere with managerial functions through such means as directing or requesting the appointment or removal of any of the manager's subordinates, or the making of particular purchases from, or contracts with, any specific organization.
(1) Except for the purpose of inquiry, the council and its members shall deal with the administrative officers and employees solely through the manager.
(2) Neither the council nor any member thereof shall give orders to the manager's subordinates or otherwise interfere with managerial functions through such means as directing or requesting the appointment or removal of any of the manager's subordinates, or the making of particular purchases from, or contracts with, any specific organization.
(c) The office of any council member violating any provision of this section shall immediately become vacant upon such person's conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.03; T.C.A., § 6-3503.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-3-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-104
Dates for municipal elections
Status: in_force

(a) The board may by ordinance change the date of municipal elections to coincide with the August or November general election. The ordinance changing the election date shall provide for the extension of the terms of members of the board necessary to meet the election date, but no term may be extended for more than two (2) years beyond its regular expiration date. (b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to remove any incumbent from office or abridge the term of any incumbent prior to the end of the term for which an elected official was selected. (c) If the board changes the date of municipal elections pursuant to subsection (a), the board may at a later date change the election date back to what such date was prior to moving the election date to coincide with the August or November general election. The board may only make an election date change under this subsection (c) one (1) time. Terms of incumbent members of the board shall not be abridged to accomplish an election date change under this subsection (c); however, members elected at a date change pursuant to this subsection (c) may take office at a later date so as to not abridge terms of incumbent members. If such members take office at a later date, their term may be abridged due to such members having to take office at the later date. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 2010, ch. 1008, § 1.
(a) The board may by ordinance change the date of municipal elections to coincide with the August or November general election. The ordinance changing the election date shall provide for the extension of the terms of members of the board necessary to meet the election date, but no term may be extended for more than two (2) years beyond its regular expiration date.
(b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to remove any incumbent from office or abridge the term of any incumbent prior to the end of the term for which an elected official was selected.
(c) If the board changes the date of municipal elections pursuant to subsection (a), the board may at a later date change the election date back to what such date was prior to moving the election date to coincide with the August or November general election. The board may only make an election date change under this subsection (c) one (1) time. Terms of incumbent members of the board shall not be abridged to accomplish an election date change under this subsection (c); however, members elected at a date change pursuant to this subsection (c) may take office at a later date so as to not abridge terms of incumbent members. If such members take office at a later date, their term may be abridged due to such members having to take office at the later date.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 2010, ch. 1008, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-116 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-116
Disbursements
Status: in_force

All disbursements of moneys from the city school funds or other established school funds for the city school system shall be made by checks countersigned by the director of schools or by other school personnel designated by the board of education upon recommendation of the director. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.16; T.C.A., § 6-3616.
All disbursements of moneys from the city school funds or other established school funds for the city school system shall be made by checks countersigned by the director of schools or by other school personnel designated by the board of education upon recommendation of the director.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.16; T.C.A., § 6-3616.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-203 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-203
Conduct of election
Status: in_force

(a) On the day fixed in the notices of election and at the usual place or places of holding elections in the town or city, the county election commission shall cause the elections to be held in the manner prescribed by law in cases of general election. (b) All persons who are entitled to vote in the town or city for officers thereof shall be entitled to vote in the election, and those who desire to surrender or abolish the charter shall have printed or written on their tickets the words "no charter," and those opposed to the repeal or surrender of the charter shall have printed or written on their tickets the word "charter." Acts 1901, ch. 165, § 3; Shan., §§ 1997a3, 1997a4; mod. Code 1932, §§ 3507, 3508; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-221; T.C.A., § 6-2-503.
(a) On the day fixed in the notices of election and at the usual place or places of holding elections in the town or city, the county election commission shall cause the elections to be held in the manner prescribed by law in cases of general election.
(b) All persons who are entitled to vote in the town or city for officers thereof shall be entitled to vote in the election, and those who desire to surrender or abolish the charter shall have printed or written on their tickets the words "no charter," and those opposed to the repeal or surrender of the charter shall have printed or written on their tickets the word "charter."
Acts 1901, ch. 165, § 3; Shan., §§ 1997a3, 1997a4; mod. Code 1932, §§ 3507, 3508; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-221; T.C.A., § 6-2-503.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-303 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-303
Sale
Status: in_force

The officer, having seized the goods and chattels of the delinquent, shall give ten (10) days' notice of the time and place of sale, which the officer shall make at the time specified, unless the owner, at or before the time of sale, produces the clerk's, recorder's, or collecting officer's receipt for the tax, cost, and charges, in which case the officer shall redeliver the goods to the owner. Acts 1891, ch. 57, § 3; Shan., § 1920; Code 1932, § 3332; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-712.
The officer, having seized the goods and chattels of the delinquent, shall give ten (10) days' notice of the time and place of sale, which the officer shall make at the time specified, unless the owner, at or before the time of sale, produces the clerk's, recorder's, or collecting officer's receipt for the tax, cost, and charges, in which case the officer shall redeliver the goods to the owner.
Acts 1891, ch. 57, § 3; Shan., § 1920; Code 1932, § 3332; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-712.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-101
Regular meetings
Status: in_force

The council shall hold regular meetings at least twice monthly. These meetings shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month unless otherwise provided by ordinance; provided, that if a regular meeting date falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held the following day. The council shall provide by resolution for the time of day and place of its meetings. However at the option of the council, an ordinance may be adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its entire membership to hold regular council meetings once monthly. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.01; T.C.A., § 6-3201; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 1.
The council shall hold regular meetings at least twice monthly. These meetings shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month unless otherwise provided by ordinance; provided, that if a regular meeting date falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held the following day. The council shall provide by resolution for the time of day and place of its meetings. However at the option of the council, an ordinance may be adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its entire membership to hold regular council meetings once monthly.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.01; T.C.A., § 6-3201; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-102
Use of "shall" and "may."
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, "shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
As used in this chapter, "shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-412 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-412
Application of part
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to or affect the following persons: (1) Persons acting pursuant to an order or process of court of competent jurisdiction; (2) Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public officers, such as sheriffs and marshals; or (3) Duly licensed auctioneers, selling at auction. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 6 (Williams, § 3496.6); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-725.
This part shall not apply to or affect the following persons:
(1) Persons acting pursuant to an order or process of court of competent jurisdiction;
(2) Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public officers, such as sheriffs and marshals; or
(3) Duly licensed auctioneers, selling at auction.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 6 (Williams, § 3496.6); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-725.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-803 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-803
Computation of allowances - Cost of living benefits
Status: in_force

(a) The minimum retirement allowance for an employee, during the remainder of such employee's life, shall be computed as follows: (1) The retirement allowance of such employee who retires upon reaching the minimum age of fifty (50) years or older after a total of not less than twenty-five (25) separate years of service in either or both departments shall be two percent (2%) multiplied by the number of years of service, up to a maximum of thirty (30) years of service, multiplied by such employee's highest monthly salary during such employee's period of service in the department. (2) Such allowance shall not be less than fifty percent (50%) or greater than sixty percent (60%) of such employee's highest monthly salary during such employee's period of service in the department. (b) In addition to the retirement allowance, a retired employee shall be paid a cost of living benefit each month beginning January 1 of the year following the twenty-fourth month of such employee's retirement. Such benefit shall be adjusted annually thereafter and shall be computed by multiplying the retirement allowance by the percentage of increase or decrease in the consumer price index, as compiled by the bureau of labor statistics in the United States department of labor, for the twelve-month period ending September 30 of each year. Such percentage shall not exceed three percent (3%) in any year. The retirement allowance shall not be decreased below the amount provided in subsection (a). Such percentage shall be applied only to the retirement allowance and shall not be compounded from year to year. (c) The retirement allowance of the survivor or beneficiary of any employee or retired employee shall be computed by using the allowances in subsection (a). The cost of living benefit shall be computed in the same manner as provided in subsection (b). Acts 1971, ch. 397, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-660.
(a) The minimum retirement allowance for an employee, during the remainder of such employee's life, shall be computed as follows: (1) The retirement allowance of such employee who retires upon reaching the minimum age of fifty (50) years or older after a total of not less than twenty-five (25) separate years of service in either or both departments shall be two percent (2%) multiplied by the number of years of service, up to a maximum of thirty (30) years of service, multiplied by such employee's highest monthly salary during such employee's period of service in the department. (2) Such allowance shall not be less than fifty percent (50%) or greater than sixty percent (60%) of such employee's highest monthly salary during such employee's period of service in the department.
(1) The retirement allowance of such employee who retires upon reaching the minimum age of fifty (50) years or older after a total of not less than twenty-five (25) separate years of service in either or both departments shall be two percent (2%) multiplied by the number of years of service, up to a maximum of thirty (30) years of service, multiplied by such employee's highest monthly salary during such employee's period of service in the department.
(2) Such allowance shall not be less than fifty percent (50%) or greater than sixty percent (60%) of such employee's highest monthly salary during such employee's period of service in the department.
(b) In addition to the retirement allowance, a retired employee shall be paid a cost of living benefit each month beginning January 1 of the year following the twenty-fourth month of such employee's retirement. Such benefit shall be adjusted annually thereafter and shall be computed by multiplying the retirement allowance by the percentage of increase or decrease in the consumer price index, as compiled by the bureau of labor statistics in the United States department of labor, for the twelve-month period ending September 30 of each year. Such percentage shall not exceed three percent (3%) in any year. The retirement allowance shall not be decreased below the amount provided in subsection (a). Such percentage shall be applied only to the retirement allowance and shall not be compounded from year to year.
(c) The retirement allowance of the survivor or beneficiary of any employee or retired employee shall be computed by using the allowances in subsection (a). The cost of living benefit shall be computed in the same manner as provided in subsection (b).
Acts 1971, ch. 397, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-660.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-512 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-512
Actions of governing body to be by ordinance
Status: in_force

The following actions of the governing body of a municipality shall be by ordinance unless otherwise allowed by general law to be done by resolution: (1) Any action required by general law or the charter of a municipality to be by ordinance; or (2) Any action that: (A) Levies a tax; (B) Makes a special assessment; (C) Is permanent in nature; or (D) Has a regulatory or penal effect. Acts 2009, ch. 400, § 1.
The following actions of the governing body of a municipality shall be by ordinance unless otherwise allowed by general law to be done by resolution:
(1) Any action required by general law or the charter of a municipality to be by ordinance; or
(2) Any action that: (A) Levies a tax; (B) Makes a special assessment; (C) Is permanent in nature; or (D) Has a regulatory or penal effect.
(A) Levies a tax;
(B) Makes a special assessment;
(C) Is permanent in nature; or
(D) Has a regulatory or penal effect.
Acts 2009, ch. 400, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-406 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-406
Application fee
Status: in_force

Upon filing an original application or a renewal application for a license to advertise and conduct a sale or special sale, as defined in § 6-55-401 , the applicant shall pay to the commissioner a fee in the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). If any application or renewal application is disapproved, such payment shall be forfeited to the commissioner of licenses as and for the cost of investigating the statements contained in such application or renewal application. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 4 (Williams, § 3496.4); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-719.
Upon filing an original application or a renewal application for a license to advertise and conduct a sale or special sale, as defined in § 6-55-401 , the applicant shall pay to the commissioner a fee in the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). If any application or renewal application is disapproved, such payment shall be forfeited to the commissioner of licenses as and for the cost of investigating the statements contained in such application or renewal application.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 4 (Williams, § 3496.4); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-719.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-119 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-119
Appointment and duties of treasurer
Status: in_force

(a) The city manager shall appoint a treasurer. (b) It is the duty of the treasurer to collect, receive and receipt for the taxes and all other revenue and bonds of the city, and the proceeds of its bond issues, and to disburse the same. (c) The city manager may appoint the recorder as treasurer. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a186; Code 1932, § 3584; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2220.
(a) The city manager shall appoint a treasurer.
(b) It is the duty of the treasurer to collect, receive and receipt for the taxes and all other revenue and bonds of the city, and the proceeds of its bond issues, and to disburse the same.
(c) The city manager may appoint the recorder as treasurer.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a186; Code 1932, § 3584; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2220.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-113 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-113
Change of due dates - Semiannual installments
Status: in_force

(a) The board of commissioners may, by ordinance passed by unanimous vote, change the due date and delinquent date of all taxes, and may provide for the semiannual payment of taxes and a discount for the prompt payment of such taxes. (b) In case a semiannual installment of taxes is made due and payable before the assessment and levy of taxes in the city for the current year is complete, the amount of the installment so collected as a tax upon any property shall be not more than fifty percent (50%) of the taxes levied on the property for the preceding year, such installment to be credited on the current year's taxes when determined and levied. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 1997a178; Code 1932, § 3575; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2214.
(a) The board of commissioners may, by ordinance passed by unanimous vote, change the due date and delinquent date of all taxes, and may provide for the semiannual payment of taxes and a discount for the prompt payment of such taxes.
(b) In case a semiannual installment of taxes is made due and payable before the assessment and levy of taxes in the city for the current year is complete, the amount of the installment so collected as a tax upon any property shall be not more than fifty percent (50%) of the taxes levied on the property for the preceding year, such installment to be credited on the current year's taxes when determined and levied.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 1997a178; Code 1932, § 3575; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2214.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-106 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-106
Tax books
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable in each year after the assessment books for the state and county are complete, which shall be after boards of equalization provided for by general laws shall have finished their work, it is the duty of the finance director to prepare or cause to be prepared, from the assessment books of the county and of the comptroller of the treasury, a tax book similar in form to that required by laws of the state to be made out for the county trustee, embracing, however, only such property and persons as are liable for taxes within the city. (b) Such tax books, when certified to be true, correct and complete by the finance director, shall be the assessment for taxes in the city for all municipal purposes; provided, that there may be an assessment by the finance director at any time, of any property subject to taxation found to have been omitted, and such assessment shall be duly noted and entered on the assessment books of the city. Instead of the assessment made by county and state officials as provided in this section, the city may, by ordinance insofar as not prohibited by general laws, provide for and regulate an assessment to be made by its own assessor of property. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 12, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a201; Code 1932, § 3599; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 69, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2206; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 20; 1995, ch. 305, § 71; 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
(a) As soon as practicable in each year after the assessment books for the state and county are complete, which shall be after boards of equalization provided for by general laws shall have finished their work, it is the duty of the finance director to prepare or cause to be prepared, from the assessment books of the county and of the comptroller of the treasury, a tax book similar in form to that required by laws of the state to be made out for the county trustee, embracing, however, only such property and persons as are liable for taxes within the city.
(b) Such tax books, when certified to be true, correct and complete by the finance director, shall be the assessment for taxes in the city for all municipal purposes; provided, that there may be an assessment by the finance director at any time, of any property subject to taxation found to have been omitted, and such assessment shall be duly noted and entered on the assessment books of the city. Instead of the assessment made by county and state officials as provided in this section, the city may, by ordinance insofar as not prohibited by general laws, provide for and regulate an assessment to be made by its own assessor of property.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 12, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a201; Code 1932, § 3599; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 69, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2206; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 20; 1995, ch. 305, § 71; 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-204
Municipal school budget
Status: in_force

(a) The municipal school budget submitted by the board of education to the governing body shall include estimates of school revenues, as well as estimates of expenditures necessary for the operation of the school system for the next fiscal period. (b) The governing body shall have no authority to modify or delete any item of the school estimates and shall have the power to modify only the total amount of the school budget, except that in no event shall a reduction in the school budget exceed the total sum requested by the board of education from current municipal revenues. (c) Such budget estimates shall not include any requests for the purchase of land, and the purchase, construction, reconstruction or major alteration of any building for school purposes. Requests for such improvements shall be transmitted to the governing body of the municipality or to the planning commission, in those municipalities where there is a planning commission, for review and incorporation into the capital improvement program. Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
(a) The municipal school budget submitted by the board of education to the governing body shall include estimates of school revenues, as well as estimates of expenditures necessary for the operation of the school system for the next fiscal period.
(b) The governing body shall have no authority to modify or delete any item of the school estimates and shall have the power to modify only the total amount of the school budget, except that in no event shall a reduction in the school budget exceed the total sum requested by the board of education from current municipal revenues.
(c) Such budget estimates shall not include any requests for the purchase of land, and the purchase, construction, reconstruction or major alteration of any building for school purposes. Requests for such improvements shall be transmitted to the governing body of the municipality or to the planning commission, in those municipalities where there is a planning commission, for review and incorporation into the capital improvement program.
Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-308 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-308
Amendment to appropriation ordinance
Status: in_force

Amendments may be made to the original appropriation at any time during a current fiscal year after a public hearing before the council on five (5) days' notice published once in the official city newspaper; provided, that increased appropriations may be made only after the city manager has certified in writing that a sufficient amount of unappropriated revenue will be available, except for emergency appropriations as provided in § 6-35-307 . Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.16; T.C.A., § 6-3515.
Amendments may be made to the original appropriation at any time during a current fiscal year after a public hearing before the council on five (5) days' notice published once in the official city newspaper; provided, that increased appropriations may be made only after the city manager has certified in writing that a sufficient amount of unappropriated revenue will be available, except for emergency appropriations as provided in § 6-35-307 .
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.16; T.C.A., § 6-3515.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-306 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-306
Additional authority of municipal governing body
Status: in_force

(a) Municipal governing bodies may by ordinance increase the dollar amount required in this part for public advertisement and competitive bidding to the maximum applicable threshold over which public advertisement and sealed competitive bids or proposals are required for nonemergency, nonproprietary purchases as established pursuant to § 12-3-1212 . (b) Municipal governing bodies are specifically authorized to adopt regulations providing procedures for implementing this part. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 513,s 9, eff. 3/1/2024. Acts 1983, ch. 451, § 12; 1991, ch. 270, § 1; 1995, ch. 179, § 11; 1999, ch. 269, § 1; 2008 , ch. 879, § 1.
(a) Municipal governing bodies may by ordinance increase the dollar amount required in this part for public advertisement and competitive bidding to the maximum applicable threshold over which public advertisement and sealed competitive bids or proposals are required for nonemergency, nonproprietary purchases as established pursuant to § 12-3-1212 .
(b) Municipal governing bodies are specifically authorized to adopt regulations providing procedures for implementing this part.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 513,s 9, eff. 3/1/2024.
Acts 1983, ch. 451, § 12; 1991, ch. 270, § 1; 1995, ch. 179, § 11; 1999, ch. 269, § 1; 2008 , ch. 879, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-408 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-408
Rules
Status: in_force

The comptroller of the treasury may issue any rules necessary to implement this part. Acts 2007, ch. 576, § 1.
The comptroller of the treasury may issue any rules necessary to implement this part.
Acts 2007, ch. 576, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-103
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Acts 1917, ch. 64, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1947a3; Code 1932, § 3503; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-803.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-31-307 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 31 / Section 6-31-307
City council member - Recall election
Status: in_force

At such election, voters shall vote either "for recall" or "against recall." If sixty-six percent (66%) of those voters vote "for recall," the person named shall be declared removed from office and the office declared vacant. Such vacancy shall be filled as directed in § 6-31-201 . The method of removal shall be cumulative and additional to the methods heretofore existing by law. No more than one (1) election for the purpose of recall shall be held in any six-month period and no such election shall be held within a period beginning ninety (90) days before and ending ninety (90) days after a regular municipal election. Acts 1959, ch. 140, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(58); T.C.A., § 6-3121.
At such election, voters shall vote either "for recall" or "against recall." If sixty-six percent (66%) of those voters vote "for recall," the person named shall be declared removed from office and the office declared vacant. Such vacancy shall be filled as directed in § 6-31-201 . The method of removal shall be cumulative and additional to the methods heretofore existing by law. No more than one (1) election for the purpose of recall shall be held in any six-month period and no such election shall be held within a period beginning ninety (90) days before and ending ninety (90) days after a regular municipal election.
Acts 1959, ch. 140, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(58); T.C.A., § 6-3121.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-108
Compensation
Status: in_force

The members of the board of education shall receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the conduct of their duties; provided, that such expenses are approved by the board at a regular meeting. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.08; T.C.A., § 6-3608.
The members of the board of education shall receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the conduct of their duties; provided, that such expenses are approved by the board at a regular meeting.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.08; T.C.A., § 6-3608.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-53-107 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Section 6-53-107
Vacancies in council
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law or charter, whenever a vacancy occurs in the membership of the city council of any city having a population in excess of one hundred thousand (100,000) within counties, except those counties with the metropolitan form of government, having a population in excess of two hundred thousand (200,000), each according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any appointment made to fill such vacancy under the law or charter shall be an interim appointment, valid only until the next primary or general election or referendum that is held in such city after the vacancy occurs. (b) At such primary or general election or referendum, the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the election of some qualified candidate. (c) In any city to which this section applies, for those offices for which by charter or other law a special election is provided for the filling of vacancies, such charter or other law shall be controlling, but if no special election is so provided for the filling of vacancies, this section shall control. Acts 1972, ch. 694, § 1; 1974, ch. 755, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-511.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law or charter, whenever a vacancy occurs in the membership of the city council of any city having a population in excess of one hundred thousand (100,000) within counties, except those counties with the metropolitan form of government, having a population in excess of two hundred thousand (200,000), each according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any appointment made to fill such vacancy under the law or charter shall be an interim appointment, valid only until the next primary or general election or referendum that is held in such city after the vacancy occurs.
(b) At such primary or general election or referendum, the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the election of some qualified candidate.
(c) In any city to which this section applies, for those offices for which by charter or other law a special election is provided for the filling of vacancies, such charter or other law shall be controlling, but if no special election is so provided for the filling of vacancies, this section shall control.
Acts 1972, ch. 694, § 1; 1974, ch. 755, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-511.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-34-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 34 / Section 6-34-204
Levy for school budget
Status: in_force

In the event a tax levy for the fiscal year is found to be insufficient to meet the requirements of a school budget increased by reason of a referendum provided for in § 6-36-114 , the council shall have authority to amend the tax levy ordinance so as to raise the levy contained therein in an amount sufficient to cover the deficiency. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.11; T.C.A., § 6-3408.
In the event a tax levy for the fiscal year is found to be insufficient to meet the requirements of a school budget increased by reason of a referendum provided for in § 6-36-114 , the council shall have authority to amend the tax levy ordinance so as to raise the levy contained therein in an amount sufficient to cover the deficiency.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.11; T.C.A., § 6-3408.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-301 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-301
Departments of city
Status: in_force

That the work and affairs of the city may be classified and arranged conveniently and conducted efficiently, there are hereby established the following departments: (1) Department of education; (2) Department of finance; (3) Department of public safety; and (4) Department of public works and welfare. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 17, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a224; Code 1932, § 3622; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2111.
That the work and affairs of the city may be classified and arranged conveniently and conducted efficiently, there are hereby established the following departments:
(1) Department of education;
(2) Department of finance;
(3) Department of public safety; and
(4) Department of public works and welfare.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 17, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a224; Code 1932, § 3622; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2111.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-301 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-301
Purpose
Status: in_force

If any person or corporation required by law to pay privilege taxes to any municipal corporation, or to obtain a license before engaging in same, presumes to sell goods or exercise a privilege without first obtaining a license as required by law, such clerk, recorder, or collecting officer shall issue to the sheriff, city marshal, or any constable a distress warrant, commanding such sheriff, city marshal or constable to levy, in case of a privilege tax, double the highest tax imposed upon any such privilege, and in other cases double the highest tax imposed on any similar business, together with costs and charges, by distraining and selling so much of the delinquent's goods and chattels as shall be sufficient for the purpose. Acts 1891, ch. 57, § 1; Shan., § 1918; Code 1932, § 3330; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-710.
If any person or corporation required by law to pay privilege taxes to any municipal corporation, or to obtain a license before engaging in same, presumes to sell goods or exercise a privilege without first obtaining a license as required by law, such clerk, recorder, or collecting officer shall issue to the sheriff, city marshal, or any constable a distress warrant, commanding such sheriff, city marshal or constable to levy, in case of a privilege tax, double the highest tax imposed upon any such privilege, and in other cases double the highest tax imposed on any similar business, together with costs and charges, by distraining and selling so much of the delinquent's goods and chattels as shall be sufficient for the purpose.
Acts 1891, ch. 57, § 1; Shan., § 1918; Code 1932, § 3330; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-710.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-102
Subordinate officers and employees
Status: in_force

(a) The city manager may appoint, promote, suspend, transfer and remove any officer or employee of the city responsible to the city manager; or the city manager may, in the city manager's discretion, authorize the head of a department or office responsible to the city manager to take such actions regarding subordinates in such department or office. The city manager shall appoint such heads of administrative offices or organizational units as the city manager deems necessary. The city manager may combine, or personally hold, any such administrative offices established pursuant to this subsection (a) or otherwise established or may delegate parts of the duties of the city manager's office to designated subordinates. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the compensation of all officers and employees of the city shall be fixed by the city manager within the limits of the appropriations ordinance and in accordance with a comprehensive pay plan adopted by the board of commissioners. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 7, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a; 158; Code 1932, § 3555; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2102; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 11.
(a) The city manager may appoint, promote, suspend, transfer and remove any officer or employee of the city responsible to the city manager; or the city manager may, in the city manager's discretion, authorize the head of a department or office responsible to the city manager to take such actions regarding subordinates in such department or office. The city manager shall appoint such heads of administrative offices or organizational units as the city manager deems necessary. The city manager may combine, or personally hold, any such administrative offices established pursuant to this subsection (a) or otherwise established or may delegate parts of the duties of the city manager's office to designated subordinates.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the compensation of all officers and employees of the city shall be fixed by the city manager within the limits of the appropriations ordinance and in accordance with a comprehensive pay plan adopted by the board of commissioners.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 7, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a; 158; Code 1932, § 3555; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2102; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-113 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-113
Provisions supplemental
Status: in_force

Except as specifically provided in this part, the powers conferred by this part shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other general, special, or local law, and the limitations imposed by this part shall not affect such powers. Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 12; T.C.A., §§ 6-320, 6-321.
Except as specifically provided in this part, the powers conferred by this part shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other general, special, or local law, and the limitations imposed by this part shall not affect such powers.
Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 12; T.C.A., §§ 6-320, 6-321.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Section 6-18-108
Surrender of charter
Status: in_force

(a) After the adoption of this charter and the election of the commissioners, a majority of whom are elected for a four-year period as provided in subsection (b), no election for the surrender of this charter shall be called or held for a period of four (4) years from the date the first board of commissioners shall take their respective offices. (b) After the expiration of the four-year period, and upon the filing of a petition in the same manner as provided for the adoption of chapters 18-22 of this title containing the signatures of the same number of registered voters and praying for a surrender of such charter, an election shall be held to determine whether or not the same shall be surrendered; provided, that in case of a failure to surrender such charter, the election shall not be held more frequently than at two-year intervals thereafter. For a four-year period after the first board of commissioners shall take office, the cost of calling and holding such an election shall be borne by those petitioning therefor if such election does not result in a surrender of this form of charter. Should such election, however, result in a surrender, the cost of such election shall be borne by the city and following the expiration of such four-year period the cost of such election shall be borne by the city. Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(28); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1808.
(a) After the adoption of this charter and the election of the commissioners, a majority of whom are elected for a four-year period as provided in subsection (b), no election for the surrender of this charter shall be called or held for a period of four (4) years from the date the first board of commissioners shall take their respective offices.
(b) After the expiration of the four-year period, and upon the filing of a petition in the same manner as provided for the adoption of chapters 18-22 of this title containing the signatures of the same number of registered voters and praying for a surrender of such charter, an election shall be held to determine whether or not the same shall be surrendered; provided, that in case of a failure to surrender such charter, the election shall not be held more frequently than at two-year intervals thereafter. For a four-year period after the first board of commissioners shall take office, the cost of calling and holding such an election shall be borne by those petitioning therefor if such election does not result in a surrender of this form of charter. Should such election, however, result in a surrender, the cost of such election shall be borne by the city and following the expiration of such four-year period the cost of such election shall be borne by the city.
Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(28); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1808.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-602 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-602
Mutual assistance as governmental function
Status: in_force

In authorizing or permitting its fire department to answer calls outside the corporate limits as authorized in this part, and in answering such calls, the city or town and its officers and employees shall be considered as acting in a governmental capacity. Acts 1957, ch. 223, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-632.
In authorizing or permitting its fire department to answer calls outside the corporate limits as authorized in this part, and in answering such calls, the city or town and its officers and employees shall be considered as acting in a governmental capacity.
Acts 1957, ch. 223, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-632.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-126 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-126
Approval of claims against city
Status: in_force

(a) Except as by this charter or by law or ordinance otherwise provided, the finance director shall prescribe and regulate the manner of paying creditors, officers and employees of the city. The finance director shall audit all payrolls, accounts and claims against the city and certify thereon the balance as stated by the finance director, but no payroll, account, or claim, or any part thereof, shall be audited against the city or paid unless authorized by law or ordinance and approved and certified by the city manager and the head of the department for which the indebtedness was incurred, and the amount required for payment of the same appropriated for that purpose by ordinance and in the treasury. (b) Whenever any claim is presented to the city finance director, the finance director shall have power to require evidence that the amount claimed is justly due, and is in conformity to law and ordinance, and for that purpose may summon before such finance director any officer, agent or employee of any department of the municipality, or any other person, and examine the officer, agent or employee upon oath or affirmation relative thereto. (c) The city manager, finance director and head of the department concerned, and their sureties, shall be liable to the municipality for all loss or damages sustained by the municipality by reason of the corrupt approval of any claim against the municipality. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 1997a187; Code 1932, § 3585; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2227; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 20.
(a) Except as by this charter or by law or ordinance otherwise provided, the finance director shall prescribe and regulate the manner of paying creditors, officers and employees of the city. The finance director shall audit all payrolls, accounts and claims against the city and certify thereon the balance as stated by the finance director, but no payroll, account, or claim, or any part thereof, shall be audited against the city or paid unless authorized by law or ordinance and approved and certified by the city manager and the head of the department for which the indebtedness was incurred, and the amount required for payment of the same appropriated for that purpose by ordinance and in the treasury.
(b) Whenever any claim is presented to the city finance director, the finance director shall have power to require evidence that the amount claimed is justly due, and is in conformity to law and ordinance, and for that purpose may summon before such finance director any officer, agent or employee of any department of the municipality, or any other person, and examine the officer, agent or employee upon oath or affirmation relative thereto.
(c) The city manager, finance director and head of the department concerned, and their sureties, shall be liable to the municipality for all loss or damages sustained by the municipality by reason of the corrupt approval of any claim against the municipality.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 8; Shan. Supp., § 1997a187; Code 1932, § 3585; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2227; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-121 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-121
Recording of annexation resolution by annexing municipality
Status: in_force

Upon referendum approval of an annexation resolution as provided in this part, an annexing municipality shall record the resolution with the register of deeds in the county or counties where the annexation was adopted or approved. The resolution must include a detailed description of the annexed territory, including, but not limited to, map and parcel numbers of all real property within the annexed territory. A copy of the resolution, map, and detailed description must be sent to the comptroller of the treasury and the assessor of property for each county affected by the annexation. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 120,s 1, eff. 4/9/2019. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 9, eff. 5/20/2015. Acts 2011, ch. 111, § 1.
Upon referendum approval of an annexation resolution as provided in this part, an annexing municipality shall record the resolution with the register of deeds in the county or counties where the annexation was adopted or approved. The resolution must include a detailed description of the annexed territory, including, but not limited to, map and parcel numbers of all real property within the annexed territory. A copy of the resolution, map, and detailed description must be sent to the comptroller of the treasury and the assessor of property for each county affected by the annexation.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 120,s 1, eff. 4/9/2019.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 9, eff. 5/20/2015.
Acts 2011, ch. 111, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-701 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-701
Appointment
Status: in_force

The city manager shall appoint a chief of the fire department and such other members of the department as may be provided by ordinance. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 19, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a232; Code 1932, § 3630; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2133.
The city manager shall appoint a chief of the fire department and such other members of the department as may be provided by ordinance.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 19, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a232; Code 1932, § 3630; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2133.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1015 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1015
Statement of when order entered and effective - Compliance with final order
Status: in_force

(a) All final orders shall state when the order is entered and effective. (b) A party may not be required to comply with a final order unless the final order has been mailed to the last known address of the party or unless the party has actual knowledge of the final order. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) All final orders shall state when the order is entered and effective.
(b) A party may not be required to comply with a final order unless the final order has been mailed to the last known address of the party or unless the party has actual knowledge of the final order.
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-19-105 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-105
Retirement benefits
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners may provide for the retirement of the city's full-time nonelective officers and employees and make available to them any group, life, hospital, health, or accident insurance, either independently of, or as a supplement to, any retirement or other employee welfare benefits otherwise provided by law. Acts 1975, ch. 179, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-1906.
The board of commissioners may provide for the retirement of the city's full-time nonelective officers and employees and make available to them any group, life, hospital, health, or accident insurance, either independently of, or as a supplement to, any retirement or other employee welfare benefits otherwise provided by law.
Acts 1975, ch. 179, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-1906.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-407 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-407
Compensation
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the compensation of all officers and employees of the city shall be fixed by the manager within the limits of budget appropriations and in accordance with a comprehensive pay plan adopted by the council. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.28; T.C.A., § 6-3528.
Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the compensation of all officers and employees of the city shall be fixed by the manager within the limits of budget appropriations and in accordance with a comprehensive pay plan adopted by the council.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.28; T.C.A., § 6-3528.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-202
Tax suit - Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

It is lawful for any incorporated municipality to sue in the chancery court of the county in which it is located for taxes due the municipality upon real estate, whenever the taxes are past due and unpaid. The fact that the complaint contains the names of more than one (1) defendant shall not subject the complaint to an objection for misjoinder by reason of the distinct interests the several defendants have in the properties proceeded against. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 353,s 8, eff. 5/13/2013. Acts 1897, ch. 6, § 1; Shan., § 1972a1; mod. Code 1932, § 3380; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-704.
It is lawful for any incorporated municipality to sue in the chancery court of the county in which it is located for taxes due the municipality upon real estate, whenever the taxes are past due and unpaid. The fact that the complaint contains the names of more than one (1) defendant shall not subject the complaint to an objection for misjoinder by reason of the distinct interests the several defendants have in the properties proceeded against.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 353,s 8, eff. 5/13/2013.
Acts 1897, ch. 6, § 1; Shan., § 1972a1; mod. Code 1932, § 3380; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-704.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-206 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-206
Certification to secretary of state
Status: in_force

After certification of the election results, if at least a majority of the votes cast are "for charter," the county election commission shall certify to the secretary of state that notice was duly given, and application in due form of law made, the description of boundaries, the entire number of votes cast, the number of votes cast "for charter," the number of votes cast "against charter," and the corporate name of the municipality. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
After certification of the election results, if at least a majority of the votes cast are "for charter," the county election commission shall certify to the secretary of state that notice was duly given, and application in due form of law made, the description of boundaries, the entire number of votes cast, the number of votes cast "for charter," the number of votes cast "against charter," and the corporate name of the municipality.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-117 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-117
Flood insurance rate map or flood hazard boundary map - Requirements for participation in the national flood insurance program
Status: in_force

(a) In cooperation with the department of economic and community development, all counties and municipalities in this state that have an effective flood insurance rate map or flood hazard boundary map published by the federal emergency management agency that identifies a special flood hazard area within the political boundaries of the county or municipality shall meet the requirements for participation in the national flood insurance program authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 4001 et seq. and administered by the federal emergency management agency on or before June 30, 2012. (b) If a county or municipality does not currently have an effective flood insurance rate map or flood hazard boundary map published by the federal emergency management agency that identifies a special flood hazard area within the political boundaries of county or municipality, the county or municipality shall have twenty-four (24) months from the effective date of any future flood insurance rate map or flood hazard boundary map published by the federal emergency management agency to meet the requirements for participation in the national flood insurance program. Acts 2010, ch. 1091, § 3.
(a) In cooperation with the department of economic and community development, all counties and municipalities in this state that have an effective flood insurance rate map or flood hazard boundary map published by the federal emergency management agency that identifies a special flood hazard area within the political boundaries of the county or municipality shall meet the requirements for participation in the national flood insurance program authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 4001 et seq. and administered by the federal emergency management agency on or before June 30, 2012.
(b) If a county or municipality does not currently have an effective flood insurance rate map or flood hazard boundary map published by the federal emergency management agency that identifies a special flood hazard area within the political boundaries of county or municipality, the county or municipality shall have twenty-four (24) months from the effective date of any future flood insurance rate map or flood hazard boundary map published by the federal emergency management agency to meet the requirements for participation in the national flood insurance program.
Acts 2010, ch. 1091, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-112 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-112
Mayors and commissioners - Substitutes to serve on boards, etc
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any mayor or full-time commissioner of a municipality who serves on a municipal, county, regional board, commission, or authority or development district board, in an appointed, elected, or ex officio capacity, may from time to time designate a person qualified to hold the official's office, a professional staff member of the municipality with appropriate training, or a member of the municipality's governing body to sit in the municipal official's place on the board, commission, or authority. (2) Any such designee has the same immunities and powers, including the power to vote, as are otherwise conferred on the elected municipal official on the board, commission, or authority. (3) No such designee may cast more than one (1) vote. (4) At any meeting attended by the elected municipal official, only the elected municipal official, and not the designee, shall exercise voting power. (b) (1) Subsection (a) shall not be applicable when there is a charter, private act, ordinance, or general law provision providing for a substitute for the local government official, nor shall subsection (a) apply to boards, commissions, or authorities whose members are appointed by the governor. (2) Subsection (a) shall not apply to the members of local boards of education. Acts 1987, ch. 236, § 1; 1989, ch. 169, § 1.
(a) (1) Any mayor or full-time commissioner of a municipality who serves on a municipal, county, regional board, commission, or authority or development district board, in an appointed, elected, or ex officio capacity, may from time to time designate a person qualified to hold the official's office, a professional staff member of the municipality with appropriate training, or a member of the municipality's governing body to sit in the municipal official's place on the board, commission, or authority. (2) Any such designee has the same immunities and powers, including the power to vote, as are otherwise conferred on the elected municipal official on the board, commission, or authority. (3) No such designee may cast more than one (1) vote. (4) At any meeting attended by the elected municipal official, only the elected municipal official, and not the designee, shall exercise voting power.
(1) Any mayor or full-time commissioner of a municipality who serves on a municipal, county, regional board, commission, or authority or development district board, in an appointed, elected, or ex officio capacity, may from time to time designate a person qualified to hold the official's office, a professional staff member of the municipality with appropriate training, or a member of the municipality's governing body to sit in the municipal official's place on the board, commission, or authority.
(2) Any such designee has the same immunities and powers, including the power to vote, as are otherwise conferred on the elected municipal official on the board, commission, or authority.
(3) No such designee may cast more than one (1) vote.
(4) At any meeting attended by the elected municipal official, only the elected municipal official, and not the designee, shall exercise voting power.
(b) (1) Subsection (a) shall not be applicable when there is a charter, private act, ordinance, or general law provision providing for a substitute for the local government official, nor shall subsection (a) apply to boards, commissions, or authorities whose members are appointed by the governor. (2) Subsection (a) shall not apply to the members of local boards of education.
(1) Subsection (a) shall not be applicable when there is a charter, private act, ordinance, or general law provision providing for a substitute for the local government official, nor shall subsection (a) apply to boards, commissions, or authorities whose members are appointed by the governor.
(2) Subsection (a) shall not apply to the members of local boards of education.
Acts 1987, ch. 236, § 1; 1989, ch. 169, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-404 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-404
Custody of official records
Status: in_force

The recorder shall have custody of, and preserve in the recorder's office, the city seal, the public records, original rolls of ordinance, ordinance books, minutes of the board of commissioners, contracts, bonds, title deeds, certificates, and papers, all official indemnity or security bonds, except the recorder's bond, which shall be in the custody of the mayor, and all other bonds, oaths and affirmations, and all other records, papers, and documents not required by this charter or by ordinance to be deposited elsewhere, and register them by numbers, dates, and contents, and keep an accurate and modern index thereof. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a183; Code 1932, § 3580; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2117.
The recorder shall have custody of, and preserve in the recorder's office, the city seal, the public records, original rolls of ordinance, ordinance books, minutes of the board of commissioners, contracts, bonds, title deeds, certificates, and papers, all official indemnity or security bonds, except the recorder's bond, which shall be in the custody of the mayor, and all other bonds, oaths and affirmations, and all other records, papers, and documents not required by this charter or by ordinance to be deposited elsewhere, and register them by numbers, dates, and contents, and keep an accurate and modern index thereof.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a183; Code 1932, § 3580; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2117.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-109 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-109
Beginning of terms of office
Status: in_force

(a) The terms of all commissioners shall begin at the beginning of the first regularly scheduled meeting of the board of commissioners following the date of their election. (b) In any city having a population of not less than seven thousand five hundred fifty (7,550) nor more than seven thousand eight hundred (7,800) that is located inside a county having a population of not less than one hundred eighty-three thousand one hundred (183,100) nor more than one hundred eighty-three thousand two hundred (183,200), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the terms of all members of the board of commissioners begin at the beginning of the first regularly scheduled meeting of the board of commissioners in the month of January immediately following the date of the members' elections. The terms of the members of the board of commissioners in office on May 3, 2018, are extended until the first regularly scheduled meeting of the board of commissioners in the month of January following the election for which their seat is contested, but no term may be extended beyond four (4) years and two (2) months. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 908,s 2, eff. 5/3/2018. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 2, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a130; Code 1932, § 3527; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2010; Acts 1990, ch. 632, § 1.
(a) The terms of all commissioners shall begin at the beginning of the first regularly scheduled meeting of the board of commissioners following the date of their election.
(b) In any city having a population of not less than seven thousand five hundred fifty (7,550) nor more than seven thousand eight hundred (7,800) that is located inside a county having a population of not less than one hundred eighty-three thousand one hundred (183,100) nor more than one hundred eighty-three thousand two hundred (183,200), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the terms of all members of the board of commissioners begin at the beginning of the first regularly scheduled meeting of the board of commissioners in the month of January immediately following the date of the members' elections. The terms of the members of the board of commissioners in office on May 3, 2018, are extended until the first regularly scheduled meeting of the board of commissioners in the month of January following the election for which their seat is contested, but no term may be extended beyond four (4) years and two (2) months.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 908,s 2, eff. 5/3/2018.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 2, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a130; Code 1932, § 3527; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2010; Acts 1990, ch. 632, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-304 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-304
Disposition of fines and costs
Status: in_force

(a) The procedure set out in § 6-54-303 shall likewise apply to judgments for fines and costs of municipal courts exercising concurrent jurisdiction with general sessions courts. (b) (1) Upon collection of state fines and costs, the clerk shall remit those portions due the county and state as though paid by the defendant before levy or execution. (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1), in any county having a population of not less than seventy-four thousand five hundred (74,500) nor more than seventy-four thousand six hundred (74,600), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and in any county having a population of not less than forty-nine thousand four hundred (49,400) and not more than forty-nine thousand five hundred (49,500), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the clerk of a municipal court shall, upon collection of state fines and costs, remit such fines and costs to the municipality for which the municipal court was created as though paid by the defendant before levy or execution. Acts 1891, ch. 110, § 1; Shan., § 1969; mod. Code 1932, § 3376; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-617; Acts 1983, ch. 327, § 2; 1986, ch. 608, § 1.
(a) The procedure set out in § 6-54-303 shall likewise apply to judgments for fines and costs of municipal courts exercising concurrent jurisdiction with general sessions courts.
(b) (1) Upon collection of state fines and costs, the clerk shall remit those portions due the county and state as though paid by the defendant before levy or execution. (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1), in any county having a population of not less than seventy-four thousand five hundred (74,500) nor more than seventy-four thousand six hundred (74,600), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and in any county having a population of not less than forty-nine thousand four hundred (49,400) and not more than forty-nine thousand five hundred (49,500), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the clerk of a municipal court shall, upon collection of state fines and costs, remit such fines and costs to the municipality for which the municipal court was created as though paid by the defendant before levy or execution.
(1) Upon collection of state fines and costs, the clerk shall remit those portions due the county and state as though paid by the defendant before levy or execution.
(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (b)(1), in any county having a population of not less than seventy-four thousand five hundred (74,500) nor more than seventy-four thousand six hundred (74,600), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and in any county having a population of not less than forty-nine thousand four hundred (49,400) and not more than forty-nine thousand five hundred (49,500), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the clerk of a municipal court shall, upon collection of state fines and costs, remit such fines and costs to the municipality for which the municipal court was created as though paid by the defendant before levy or execution.
Acts 1891, ch. 110, § 1; Shan., § 1969; mod. Code 1932, § 3376; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-617; Acts 1983, ch. 327, § 2; 1986, ch. 608, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-102
Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

With this chapter, the general assembly intends to establish a comprehensive growth policy for this state that: (1) Eliminates annexation or incorporation out of fear; (2) Establishes incentives to annex or incorporate where appropriate; (3) More closely matches the timing of development and the provision of public services; (4) Stabilizes each county's education funding base and establishes an incentive for each county legislative body to be more interested in education matters; and (5) Minimizes urban sprawl. Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 3.
With this chapter, the general assembly intends to establish a comprehensive growth policy for this state that:
(1) Eliminates annexation or incorporation out of fear;
(2) Establishes incentives to annex or incorporate where appropriate;
(3) More closely matches the timing of development and the provision of public services;
(4) Stabilizes each county's education funding base and establishes an incentive for each county legislative body to be more interested in education matters; and
(5) Minimizes urban sprawl.
Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-407 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-407
Contents of advertising
Status: in_force

(a) All advertisements or advertising and the language contained therein shall be in accordance with the purpose of the sale as stated in the application pursuant to which a license was issued and the wording of such advertisements shall not vary from the wording as indicated in the application. (b) Such advertising shall contain a statement in these words and no others: "Sale held pursuant to permit No. ______________ of department of licenses granted the ______________ day of ______________." and in such blank spaces shall be indicated the permit number and the requisite dates. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 5 (Williams, § 3496.5); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-720.
(a) All advertisements or advertising and the language contained therein shall be in accordance with the purpose of the sale as stated in the application pursuant to which a license was issued and the wording of such advertisements shall not vary from the wording as indicated in the application.
(b) Such advertising shall contain a statement in these words and no others: "Sale held pursuant to permit No. ______________ of department of licenses granted the ______________ day of ______________." and in such blank spaces shall be indicated the permit number and the requisite dates.
"Sale held pursuant to permit No. ______________ of department of licenses granted the ______________ day of ______________."
and in such blank spaces shall be indicated the permit number and the requisite dates.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 5 (Williams, § 3496.5); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-720.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-503 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-503
Docket
Status: in_force

The city judge shall keep, or cause to be kept, a court docket or dockets embodying complete detailed records of all cases handled by the city judge. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a170; Code 1932, § 3567; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2121.
The city judge shall keep, or cause to be kept, a court docket or dockets embodying complete detailed records of all cases handled by the city judge.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a170; Code 1932, § 3567; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2121.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-110 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-110
Certain grants unavailable to counties and municipalities without approved growth plan as of July 1, 2001
Status: in_force

Effective July 1, 2001, the following loan and grant programs shall be unavailable in those counties and municipalities that do not have growth plans approved by the local government planning advisory committee, and shall remain unavailable until growth plans have been approved: (1) Tennessee housing development agency grant programs; (2) Community development block grants; (3) Tennessee industrial infrastructure program grants; (4) Industrial training service grants; (5) Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act funds or any subsequent federal authorization for transportation funds; and (6) Tourism development grants. Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 11.
Effective July 1, 2001, the following loan and grant programs shall be unavailable in those counties and municipalities that do not have growth plans approved by the local government planning advisory committee, and shall remain unavailable until growth plans have been approved:
(1) Tennessee housing development agency grant programs;
(2) Community development block grants;
(3) Tennessee industrial infrastructure program grants;
(4) Industrial training service grants;
(5) Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act funds or any subsequent federal authorization for transportation funds; and
(6) Tourism development grants.
Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-114 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-114
Sale of real property for delinquency
Status: in_force

The finance director shall, under the provisions of the state law for the collection of delinquent taxes, certify to the trustee of the county a list of all real estate upon which municipal taxes remain due and unpaid, or that is liable for sale for other taxes, and the same shall be sold in like manner and upon the same terms and conditions as real estate is sold for delinquent state and county taxes. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 1997a179; Code 1932, § 3576; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2215; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 20.
The finance director shall, under the provisions of the state law for the collection of delinquent taxes, certify to the trustee of the county a list of all real estate upon which municipal taxes remain due and unpaid, or that is liable for sale for other taxes, and the same shall be sold in like manner and upon the same terms and conditions as real estate is sold for delinquent state and county taxes.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 1997a179; Code 1932, § 3576; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2215; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-313 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-313
Depositories of municipal funds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The council, at a regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution to contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds. (2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks and submit an analysis of the proposals to each member of the council at or before the next meeting of the council. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors. (b) The council shall require any bank that becomes a depository of municipal funds to secure the funds by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5. (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at least once every four (4) years, the city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall reevaluate the contracts entered into pursuant to subsection (a). The city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall base its evaluation on proposals obtained from at least two (2) banks. The city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall prepare a written evaluation of the proposals and preserve the evaluations for at least three (3) years. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 277,s 3, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.23; T.C.A., § 6-3522; Acts 1994, ch. 752, § 6.
(a) (1) The council, at a regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution to contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds. (2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks and submit an analysis of the proposals to each member of the council at or before the next meeting of the council. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors.
(1) The council, at a regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution to contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds.
(2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks and submit an analysis of the proposals to each member of the council at or before the next meeting of the council. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors.
(b) The council shall require any bank that becomes a depository of municipal funds to secure the funds by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5.
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at least once every four (4) years, the city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall reevaluate the contracts entered into pursuant to subsection (a). The city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall base its evaluation on proposals obtained from at least two (2) banks. The city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall prepare a written evaluation of the proposals and preserve the evaluations for at least three (3) years.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 277,s 3, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.23; T.C.A., § 6-3522; Acts 1994, ch. 752, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-302 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-302
Administration of finances
Status: in_force

The city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall have charge of the administration of the financial affairs of the city. There shall be maintained such accounting controls over the finances of the city and such financial reports as may be required by this charter, by ordinance, or by the manager. The manager shall provide for the auditing, approving and payment of all claims against the city. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.10; T.C.A., § 6-3509.
The city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall have charge of the administration of the financial affairs of the city. There shall be maintained such accounting controls over the finances of the city and such financial reports as may be required by this charter, by ordinance, or by the manager. The manager shall provide for the auditing, approving and payment of all claims against the city.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.10; T.C.A., § 6-3509.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-107 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-107
Mayor pro tem
Status: in_force

The council shall choose one (1) of its members mayor pro tem who shall act in the temporary absence or disability of the mayor. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.07; T.C.A., § 6-3207.
The council shall choose one (1) of its members mayor pro tem who shall act in the temporary absence or disability of the mayor.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.07; T.C.A., § 6-3207.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-34-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 34 / Section 6-34-102
Powers and compensation
Status: in_force

(a) The equalization board may increase assessments made, and may add assessments omitted by the city assessing officer, but it may decrease individual assessments or strike erroneous assessments from the assessment roll only on appeals from interested parties. It may increase or decrease the assessment of all property or of any class of property by a uniform percentage, in which case the requirement of notice and hearing shall not apply, but a notice of such blanket increase or decrease shall be inserted once in the official city newspaper. (b) The members of the board may receive such compensation on a per diem basis for each day of duty as provided by ordinance. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.06; T.C.A., § 6-3403.
(a) The equalization board may increase assessments made, and may add assessments omitted by the city assessing officer, but it may decrease individual assessments or strike erroneous assessments from the assessment roll only on appeals from interested parties. It may increase or decrease the assessment of all property or of any class of property by a uniform percentage, in which case the requirement of notice and hearing shall not apply, but a notice of such blanket increase or decrease shall be inserted once in the official city newspaper.
(b) The members of the board may receive such compensation on a per diem basis for each day of duty as provided by ordinance.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.06; T.C.A., § 6-3403.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-151 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-151
Salary of municipal judges in certain municipalities
Status: in_force

The minimum salary payable to municipal judges that have been created in all municipalities having a population greater than one hundred seventy thousand (170,000), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, shall be fourteen thousand five hundred dollars ($14,500) per annum, payable in equal monthly installments. Any municipality affected by this section may provide for greater compensation for the office of municipal judge. Any salary for the office of municipal judge shall be paid by the municipality wherein the office of municipal judge is established. Acts 1971, ch. 345, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 6-809; T.C.A. § 6-56-109 .
The minimum salary payable to municipal judges that have been created in all municipalities having a population greater than one hundred seventy thousand (170,000), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, shall be fourteen thousand five hundred dollars ($14,500) per annum, payable in equal monthly installments. Any municipality affected by this section may provide for greater compensation for the office of municipal judge. Any salary for the office of municipal judge shall be paid by the municipality wherein the office of municipal judge is established.
Acts 1971, ch. 345, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 6-809; T.C.A. § 6-56-109 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-4-401 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 6-4-401
Appointment and duties of treasurer
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a treasurer. (b) The treasurer shall collect, receive and receipt for the taxes and all other revenue and bonds of the municipality, and the proceeds of its bond issues, and disburse them. (c) The board may appoint the recorder as treasurer. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
(a) The board shall appoint a treasurer.
(b) The treasurer shall collect, receive and receipt for the taxes and all other revenue and bonds of the municipality, and the proceeds of its bond issues, and disburse them.
(c) The board may appoint the recorder as treasurer.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-102
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Acts 1917, ch. 64, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1947a; 2; mod. Code 1932, § 3502; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-802.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-106 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-106
Political activities of officers and employees - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Neither the city manager, recorder, city judge, chief of police nor any person in the employ of the city, under any of such officers, shall take any active part in or contribute any money toward the nomination or election of any candidate for election to the board of commissioners, except to answer such questions as may be put to them and as they may desire to answer. (b) A violation of this section shall subject the offenders to removal from office or employment, and to punishment by fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a246; Code 1932, § 3644; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2106.
(a) Neither the city manager, recorder, city judge, chief of police nor any person in the employ of the city, under any of such officers, shall take any active part in or contribute any money toward the nomination or election of any candidate for election to the board of commissioners, except to answer such questions as may be put to them and as they may desire to answer.
(b) A violation of this section shall subject the offenders to removal from office or employment, and to punishment by fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a246; Code 1932, § 3644; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2106.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-404 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-404
Issuance of license
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of such application and payment of the fee prescribed in § 6-55-406 , the commissioner shall cause the same to be examined and investigated. If after such investigation the commissioner is satisfied as to the truth of the statements contained in such application and as to the form and content of the advertising to be used in connection with such sale, the commissioner may then issue a license permitting the publication and conduct of such sale. Such license shall be for a period of not exceeding thirty (30) days. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 3 (Williams, § 3496.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-717.
Upon receipt of such application and payment of the fee prescribed in § 6-55-406 , the commissioner shall cause the same to be examined and investigated. If after such investigation the commissioner is satisfied as to the truth of the statements contained in such application and as to the form and content of the advertising to be used in connection with such sale, the commissioner may then issue a license permitting the publication and conduct of such sale. Such license shall be for a period of not exceeding thirty (30) days.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 3 (Williams, § 3496.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-717.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-405 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-405
Investigation of complaints by personnel advisory board
Status: in_force

(a) The personnel advisory board shall investigate complaints made to it in writing by any officer or employee who is included in the merit system and who is suspended or removed from such officer's or employee's position or otherwise adversely affected by a personnel action. (b) (1) If, in the opinion of the board, the procedures established for such personnel action were not complied with, the board shall make decisions that shall be binding on the administrative officer of the city. (2) In all other cases, the board shall report its findings and recommendations, which shall be advisory in nature, in writing to the manager, and the decision of the manager shall be final. In all such cases any such officer or employee shall have the right to common law certiorari to review the action of the board and the manager. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.26; T.C.A., § 6-3526.
(a) The personnel advisory board shall investigate complaints made to it in writing by any officer or employee who is included in the merit system and who is suspended or removed from such officer's or employee's position or otherwise adversely affected by a personnel action.
(b) (1) If, in the opinion of the board, the procedures established for such personnel action were not complied with, the board shall make decisions that shall be binding on the administrative officer of the city. (2) In all other cases, the board shall report its findings and recommendations, which shall be advisory in nature, in writing to the manager, and the decision of the manager shall be final. In all such cases any such officer or employee shall have the right to common law certiorari to review the action of the board and the manager.
(1) If, in the opinion of the board, the procedures established for such personnel action were not complied with, the board shall make decisions that shall be binding on the administrative officer of the city.
(2) In all other cases, the board shall report its findings and recommendations, which shall be advisory in nature, in writing to the manager, and the decision of the manager shall be final. In all such cases any such officer or employee shall have the right to common law certiorari to review the action of the board and the manager.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.26; T.C.A., § 6-3526.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-303 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-303
Execution on municipal court judgments
Status: in_force

(a) In all municipal courts where the judge has entered a judgment for fines and costs, and same remain unpaid for thirty (30) days thereafter, the court is authorized by and through its clerk to issue execution thereon from the court in the same manner and methods as prescribed in title 26, chapters 1-3, and the clerks shall assess the same fees and costs as allowable to clerks of general sessions court. (b) For purpose of service of a levy of execution or execution by garnishment, the police officers of the municipality are empowered to serve the same anywhere in the county. Code 1858, § 1379 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 17, § 3); Shan., § 1968; mod. Code 1932, § 3375; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-616; Acts 1983, ch. 327, § 1.
(a) In all municipal courts where the judge has entered a judgment for fines and costs, and same remain unpaid for thirty (30) days thereafter, the court is authorized by and through its clerk to issue execution thereon from the court in the same manner and methods as prescribed in title 26, chapters 1-3, and the clerks shall assess the same fees and costs as allowable to clerks of general sessions court.
(b) For purpose of service of a levy of execution or execution by garnishment, the police officers of the municipality are empowered to serve the same anywhere in the county.
Code 1858, § 1379 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 17, § 3); Shan., § 1968; mod. Code 1932, § 3375; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-616; Acts 1983, ch. 327, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-218 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-218
Publication of penal ordinances - Effective date
Status: in_force

(a) Each ordinance of a penal nature, or the caption of each ordinance of a penal nature, shall be published after its final passage in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. (b) No such ordinance shall take effect until the ordinance, or its caption, is published, except as otherwise provided in chapter 54, part 5 of this title. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 5, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a153; Code 1932, § 3550; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2029; Acts 1981, ch. 194, § 1; 1984, ch. 811, § 2; 1989, ch. 175, § 16.
(a) Each ordinance of a penal nature, or the caption of each ordinance of a penal nature, shall be published after its final passage in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
(b) No such ordinance shall take effect until the ordinance, or its caption, is published, except as otherwise provided in chapter 54, part 5 of this title.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 5, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a153; Code 1932, § 3550; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2029; Acts 1981, ch. 194, § 1; 1984, ch. 811, § 2; 1989, ch. 175, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-302 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-302
Conduct of surrender election
Status: in_force

The county election commission has the same duties with respect to an election for the surrender of a charter as it has with respect to an election to adopt a charter under this title. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
The county election commission has the same duties with respect to an election for the surrender of a charter as it has with respect to an election to adopt a charter under this title.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-130 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-130
Annual operating budget - Publication - Budgetary comparison
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the governing body shall publish the annual operating budget and budgetary comparisons of the proposed budget with the prior year's actual figures and the current year's estimated figures, which information shall include the following: (1) Revenues and expenditures for the following governmental funds: general, streets/public works, general purpose school and debt service; (2) Revenues for each fund shall be listed separately by local taxes, state of Tennessee, federal government and other sources; (3) Expenditures for each fund shall be listed separately by salaries and other costs; (4) Beginning and ending fund balances shall be shown for each fund; and (5) The number of full-time equivalent employee positions shall be shown for each fund. (b) The publication shall be in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be published not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting where the governing body will consider final passage of the budget. Acts 1991, ch. 484, § 9; 1992, ch. 760, § 5.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the governing body shall publish the annual operating budget and budgetary comparisons of the proposed budget with the prior year's actual figures and the current year's estimated figures, which information shall include the following: (1) Revenues and expenditures for the following governmental funds: general, streets/public works, general purpose school and debt service; (2) Revenues for each fund shall be listed separately by local taxes, state of Tennessee, federal government and other sources; (3) Expenditures for each fund shall be listed separately by salaries and other costs; (4) Beginning and ending fund balances shall be shown for each fund; and (5) The number of full-time equivalent employee positions shall be shown for each fund.
(1) Revenues and expenditures for the following governmental funds: general, streets/public works, general purpose school and debt service;
(2) Revenues for each fund shall be listed separately by local taxes, state of Tennessee, federal government and other sources;
(3) Expenditures for each fund shall be listed separately by salaries and other costs;
(4) Beginning and ending fund balances shall be shown for each fund; and
(5) The number of full-time equivalent employee positions shall be shown for each fund.
(b) The publication shall be in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be published not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting where the governing body will consider final passage of the budget.
Acts 1991, ch. 484, § 9; 1992, ch. 760, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-201 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-201
Form of ordinances
Status: in_force

Any action of the council having a regulatory or penal effect, relating to revenue or the expenditure of money, or required to be done by ordinance under this charter, shall be done only by ordinance. Each ordinance shall relate to a single subject, which shall be expressed in a title, and upon passage shall be further identified by a number and, if desirable, a short title. The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be: "Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council members of the City of (here insert name)." Other actions may be accomplished by resolutions or motions. Each motion, resolution and ordinance shall be in written form before being introduced. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.01; T.C.A., § 6-3211.
Any action of the council having a regulatory or penal effect, relating to revenue or the expenditure of money, or required to be done by ordinance under this charter, shall be done only by ordinance. Each ordinance shall relate to a single subject, which shall be expressed in a title, and upon passage shall be further identified by a number and, if desirable, a short title. The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be: "Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council members of the City of (here insert name)." Other actions may be accomplished by resolutions or motions. Each motion, resolution and ordinance shall be in written form before being introduced.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.01; T.C.A., § 6-3211.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-139 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-139
Action or proceeding to set aside the charter of municipality or to challenge the legality of the municipality's existence
Status: in_force

(a) If a municipality: (1) Contains the minimum number of persons as actual residents of the municipality required pursuant to the general law charter under which it incorporates; (2) Has continuously functioned as a municipality pursuant to its charter since its incorporation; and (3) Has levied a municipal property tax, then any action or proceeding in any court to set aside the charter of such municipality or to otherwise challenge the legality of the municipality's existence as a political subdivision of this state must be commenced within ten (10) years of the date the municipality was first incorporated. (b) This section shall apply to any municipality meeting the requirements of this section incorporated prior to or on or after June 10, 2011. (c) With respect to any municipality which meets the requirements of this section, whether in existence ten (10) or more years on June 10, 2011, or after June 10, 2011, the adoption of the charter, the incorporation of territory as a municipality pursuant to the general laws of this state and the election of officials of such municipality are hereby ratified and validated in all respects; and no flaw or defect or failure to comply with any requirement of incorporation shall invalidate the territory's status as an incorporated municipality or invalidate any ordinance passed by the governing body of the municipality. Acts 2011, ch. 453, § 10.
(a) If a municipality: (1) Contains the minimum number of persons as actual residents of the municipality required pursuant to the general law charter under which it incorporates; (2) Has continuously functioned as a municipality pursuant to its charter since its incorporation; and (3) Has levied a municipal property tax, then any action or proceeding in any court to set aside the charter of such municipality or to otherwise challenge the legality of the municipality's existence as a political subdivision of this state must be commenced within ten (10) years of the date the municipality was first incorporated.
(1) Contains the minimum number of persons as actual residents of the municipality required pursuant to the general law charter under which it incorporates;
(2) Has continuously functioned as a municipality pursuant to its charter since its incorporation; and
(3) Has levied a municipal property tax, then any action or proceeding in any court to set aside the charter of such municipality or to otherwise challenge the legality of the municipality's existence as a political subdivision of this state must be commenced within ten (10) years of the date the municipality was first incorporated.
then any action or proceeding in any court to set aside the charter of such municipality or to otherwise challenge the legality of the municipality's existence as a political subdivision of this state must be commenced within ten (10) years of the date the municipality was first incorporated.
(b) This section shall apply to any municipality meeting the requirements of this section incorporated prior to or on or after June 10, 2011.
(c) With respect to any municipality which meets the requirements of this section, whether in existence ten (10) or more years on June 10, 2011, or after June 10, 2011, the adoption of the charter, the incorporation of territory as a municipality pursuant to the general laws of this state and the election of officials of such municipality are hereby ratified and validated in all respects; and no flaw or defect or failure to comply with any requirement of incorporation shall invalidate the territory's status as an incorporated municipality or invalidate any ordinance passed by the governing body of the municipality.
Acts 2011, ch. 453, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-101
Duties of finance director
Status: in_force

The city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall serve as finance director and shall: (1) Exercise a general supervision over the fiscal affairs of the city, and general accounting supervision over all the city's property, assets and claims, and the disposition of such property, assets and claims; (2) Be the general accountant and auditor of the city; (3) Have custody of all records, papers, and vouchers relating to the fiscal affairs of the city, and the records in the city manager's office shall show the financial operations and conditions, property, assets, claims, and liabilities of the city, all expenditures authorized and all contracts in which the city is interested; (4) Require proper fiscal accounts, records, settlements and reports to be kept, made and rendered to the city manager by the several departments and officers of the city, including all deputies or employees of the city manager's department charged with the collection or expenditures of money, and shall control and audit the same; and (5) At least monthly, adjust the settlements of officers engaged in the collection of the revenue. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a185; Code 1932, § 3582; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2201; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 19.
The city manager or an officer appointed by the city manager shall serve as finance director and shall:
(1) Exercise a general supervision over the fiscal affairs of the city, and general accounting supervision over all the city's property, assets and claims, and the disposition of such property, assets and claims;
(2) Be the general accountant and auditor of the city;
(3) Have custody of all records, papers, and vouchers relating to the fiscal affairs of the city, and the records in the city manager's office shall show the financial operations and conditions, property, assets, claims, and liabilities of the city, all expenditures authorized and all contracts in which the city is interested;
(4) Require proper fiscal accounts, records, settlements and reports to be kept, made and rendered to the city manager by the several departments and officers of the city, including all deputies or employees of the city manager's department charged with the collection or expenditures of money, and shall control and audit the same; and
(5) At least monthly, adjust the settlements of officers engaged in the collection of the revenue.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a185; Code 1932, § 3582; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2201; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-601 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-601
Appointment
Status: in_force

The city manager shall appoint a chief of police and such patrol officers and other members of the police force as may be provided by ordinance. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 18, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a227; Code 1932, § 3625; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2128.
The city manager shall appoint a chief of police and such patrol officers and other members of the police force as may be provided by ordinance.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 18, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a227; Code 1932, § 3625; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2128.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-4-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 6-4-204
Copies of records and ordinances
Status: in_force

(a) The recorder shall provide, copy, and, when required by any officer or person, certify copies of records, papers and documents in the recorder's office. (b) Fees for copying and certification shall be charged as established by ordinance. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
(a) The recorder shall provide, copy, and, when required by any officer or person, certify copies of records, papers and documents in the recorder's office.
(b) Fees for copying and certification shall be charged as established by ordinance.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-302 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-302
Service of warrants outside city
Status: in_force

Any duly and regularly appointed police officer of a municipality having a duly constituted city or municipal court has the authority to serve warrants for the arrest of persons for municipal offenses committed within the municipal limits, at any point within the county wherein the municipality is located. Acts 1941, ch. 11, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3343.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-610.
Any duly and regularly appointed police officer of a municipality having a duly constituted city or municipal court has the authority to serve warrants for the arrest of persons for municipal offenses committed within the municipal limits, at any point within the county wherein the municipality is located.
Acts 1941, ch. 11, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3343.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-610.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-310 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-310
Budget control
Status: in_force

At the beginning of each quarterly period during the fiscal year, and more often if required by the council, the manager shall submit to the council data showing the relation between the estimated and actual revenues and expenditures to date. If it shall appear that the revenues are less than anticipated, the council may reduce the appropriations, as prescribed in § 6-35-308 , except amounts required for debt and interest charges, and with the further exception that reductions in school appropriation shall be as to total amount only, to such a degree as may be necessary to keep expenditures within the receipts. The manager may provide for monthly or quarterly allotments of appropriations to all departments, agencies or activities within the manager's jurisdiction under such rules as the manager shall prescribe, and make transfers between departments, agencies, or activities within each fund, and when authorized by the city council, from one (1) fund to another; provided, that any transfer of moneys from the city school fund to any other fund shall be made only with the concurrence of the board of education. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.18; T.C.A., § 6-3517.
At the beginning of each quarterly period during the fiscal year, and more often if required by the council, the manager shall submit to the council data showing the relation between the estimated and actual revenues and expenditures to date. If it shall appear that the revenues are less than anticipated, the council may reduce the appropriations, as prescribed in § 6-35-308 , except amounts required for debt and interest charges, and with the further exception that reductions in school appropriation shall be as to total amount only, to such a degree as may be necessary to keep expenditures within the receipts. The manager may provide for monthly or quarterly allotments of appropriations to all departments, agencies or activities within the manager's jurisdiction under such rules as the manager shall prescribe, and make transfers between departments, agencies, or activities within each fund, and when authorized by the city council, from one (1) fund to another; provided, that any transfer of moneys from the city school fund to any other fund shall be made only with the concurrence of the board of education.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.18; T.C.A., § 6-3517.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-31-304 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 31 / Section 6-31-304
Board of education member - Recall election
Status: in_force

At such election, the voter shall vote either "for recall" or "against recall." If sixty-six percent (66%) of those voting vote "for recall," the person named shall be declared removed from office and the office declared vacant. Such vacancy shall be filled as directed in § 6-36-107 . The method of removal shall be cumulative and additional to the methods heretofore existing by law. No more than one (1) election for the purpose of recall shall be held in any six-month period, and no such election shall be held within a period beginning ninety (90) days before and ending ninety (90) days after a regular municipal election. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.16; 1959, ch. 139, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(56); T.C.A., § 6-3118.
At such election, the voter shall vote either "for recall" or "against recall." If sixty-six percent (66%) of those voting vote "for recall," the person named shall be declared removed from office and the office declared vacant. Such vacancy shall be filled as directed in § 6-36-107 . The method of removal shall be cumulative and additional to the methods heretofore existing by law. No more than one (1) election for the purpose of recall shall be held in any six-month period, and no such election shall be held within a period beginning ninety (90) days before and ending ninety (90) days after a regular municipal election.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.16; 1959, ch. 139, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(56); T.C.A., § 6-3118.