Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-711 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-711
Contracts - Bidding - Conveyances - Appraisals - Bonds and notes
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, all purchases of and contracts for purchases of goods and services or contracts for the conveyance of agency land must be based on competitive bidding, as follows: Amount of purchase or contract: Requirements: $10,000 to $50,000 At least three (3) written quotes, if possible $50,001 or greater Sealed bid process pursuant to subdivision (a)(1)(B) (B) The agency shall solicit sealed bids by public notice, setting out in detail the goods and services or agency land to be bid on, published at least twice in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the counties served by the agency. All sealed bids must be opened publicly at the time and place fixed in the public notice; and, in cases involving goods and services, the bidder making the best and lowest bid who is qualified to perform the contract must be awarded the contract, while in cases involving conveyance of agency land, the bidder making the best bid who is qualified to perform the contract must be awarded the contract. Each bid with the name and address of the bidder must be entered on a record, and each record with the names of the bidders, the amount of their bids and the name of the successful bidder must, after the award of the contract, be open for public inspection. (2) This subsection (a) does not apply to any contract for the conveyance of agency land for industrial development. The fair market value of such land, as of the time of the conveyance, shall be determined by at least two (2) independent, qualified appraisers, wholly disconnected from state government or any other legal governmental entity, and such property shall not be conveyed at a figure that is less than the average of the two (2) appraisals. This subsection (a) does not apply to any project submitted by the agency for Tennessee Valley authority approval prior to May 31, 1984. (b) (1) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, all notes and bonds of the Tellico Reservoir development agency shall be sold at public sale, at not less than ninety-eight percent (98%) of par value thereof and accrued interest, after not less than three (3) days' advertisement thereof in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the counties served by the agency and in a financial newspaper published in the city of New York, New York or Chicago, Illinois with national circulation. Such notice shall be published at least ten (10) days prior to such sale. (2) No bond or note of the agency shall be issued until a memorandum detailing the bonds or notes to be issued together with a statement as of the beginning of the then current fiscal year, which statement shall show in detail the total outstanding bonds, notes, warrants, refunding bonds and other evidences of indebtedness of the agency, together with the maturity dates thereof, interest rates, special provisions for payment, the project to be funded by the bonds, the current operating financial statement of the agency and any other pertinent financial information, shall be submitted to the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee for review. The comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee may report thereon to the agency within fifteen (15) days from the date the plan is received and shall immediately acknowledge receipt in writing of the proposed bond issue statement and information. The report thus received by the agency shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the counties served by the agency during the week following its receipt. After receiving the report of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee, and after publication of such report, or after the expiration of fifteen (15) days from the date the statement and information is received by the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee, whichever date is earlier, the agency may take such action with reference to the proposed bond or note issue as it deems advisable. Such report of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee shall also be made a part of the bond transcript. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 233, s 1, eff. 4/25/2023. Acts 1984, ch. 913, §§ 2, 3; 1985, ch. 142, §§ 1, 2; 2010 , ch. 868, § 79.
(a) (1) (A) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, all purchases of and contracts for purchases of goods and services or contracts for the conveyance of agency land must be based on competitive bidding, as follows: Amount of purchase or contract: Requirements: $10,000 to $50,000 At least three (3) written quotes, if possible $50,001 or greater Sealed bid process pursuant to subdivision (a)(1)(B) (B) The agency shall solicit sealed bids by public notice, setting out in detail the goods and services or agency land to be bid on, published at least twice in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the counties served by the agency. All sealed bids must be opened publicly at the time and place fixed in the public notice; and, in cases involving goods and services, the bidder making the best and lowest bid who is qualified to perform the contract must be awarded the contract, while in cases involving conveyance of agency land, the bidder making the best bid who is qualified to perform the contract must be awarded the contract. Each bid with the name and address of the bidder must be entered on a record, and each record with the names of the bidders, the amount of their bids and the name of the successful bidder must, after the award of the contract, be open for public inspection. (2) This subsection (a) does not apply to any contract for the conveyance of agency land for industrial development. The fair market value of such land, as of the time of the conveyance, shall be determined by at least two (2) independent, qualified appraisers, wholly disconnected from state government or any other legal governmental entity, and such property shall not be conveyed at a figure that is less than the average of the two (2) appraisals. This subsection (a) does not apply to any project submitted by the agency for Tennessee Valley authority approval prior to May 31, 1984.
(1) (A) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, all purchases of and contracts for purchases of goods and services or contracts for the conveyance of agency land must be based on competitive bidding, as follows: Amount of purchase or contract: Requirements: $10,000 to $50,000 At least three (3) written quotes, if possible $50,001 or greater Sealed bid process pursuant to subdivision (a)(1)(B) (B) The agency shall solicit sealed bids by public notice, setting out in detail the goods and services or agency land to be bid on, published at least twice in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the counties served by the agency. All sealed bids must be opened publicly at the time and place fixed in the public notice; and, in cases involving goods and services, the bidder making the best and lowest bid who is qualified to perform the contract must be awarded the contract, while in cases involving conveyance of agency land, the bidder making the best bid who is qualified to perform the contract must be awarded the contract. Each bid with the name and address of the bidder must be entered on a record, and each record with the names of the bidders, the amount of their bids and the name of the successful bidder must, after the award of the contract, be open for public inspection.
(A) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, all purchases of and contracts for purchases of goods and services or contracts for the conveyance of agency land must be based on competitive bidding, as follows: Amount of purchase or contract: Requirements: $10,000 to $50,000 At least three (3) written quotes, if possible $50,001 or greater Sealed bid process pursuant to subdivision (a)(1)(B)
Amount of purchase or contract: Requirements: $10,000 to $50,000 At least three (3) written quotes, if possible $50,001 or greater Sealed bid process pursuant to subdivision (a)(1)(B)
Amount of purchase or contract:
Requirements:
$10,000 to $50,000
At least three (3) written quotes, if possible
$50,001 or greater
Sealed bid process pursuant to subdivision (a)(1)(B)
(B) The agency shall solicit sealed bids by public notice, setting out in detail the goods and services or agency land to be bid on, published at least twice in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the counties served by the agency. All sealed bids must be opened publicly at the time and place fixed in the public notice; and, in cases involving goods and services, the bidder making the best and lowest bid who is qualified to perform the contract must be awarded the contract, while in cases involving conveyance of agency land, the bidder making the best bid who is qualified to perform the contract must be awarded the contract. Each bid with the name and address of the bidder must be entered on a record, and each record with the names of the bidders, the amount of their bids and the name of the successful bidder must, after the award of the contract, be open for public inspection.
(2) This subsection (a) does not apply to any contract for the conveyance of agency land for industrial development. The fair market value of such land, as of the time of the conveyance, shall be determined by at least two (2) independent, qualified appraisers, wholly disconnected from state government or any other legal governmental entity, and such property shall not be conveyed at a figure that is less than the average of the two (2) appraisals. This subsection (a) does not apply to any project submitted by the agency for Tennessee Valley authority approval prior to May 31, 1984.
(b) (1) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, all notes and bonds of the Tellico Reservoir development agency shall be sold at public sale, at not less than ninety-eight percent (98%) of par value thereof and accrued interest, after not less than three (3) days' advertisement thereof in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the counties served by the agency and in a financial newspaper published in the city of New York, New York or Chicago, Illinois with national circulation. Such notice shall be published at least ten (10) days prior to such sale. (2) No bond or note of the agency shall be issued until a memorandum detailing the bonds or notes to be issued together with a statement as of the beginning of the then current fiscal year, which statement shall show in detail the total outstanding bonds, notes, warrants, refunding bonds and other evidences of indebtedness of the agency, together with the maturity dates thereof, interest rates, special provisions for payment, the project to be funded by the bonds, the current operating financial statement of the agency and any other pertinent financial information, shall be submitted to the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee for review. The comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee may report thereon to the agency within fifteen (15) days from the date the plan is received and shall immediately acknowledge receipt in writing of the proposed bond issue statement and information. The report thus received by the agency shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the counties served by the agency during the week following its receipt. After receiving the report of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee, and after publication of such report, or after the expiration of fifteen (15) days from the date the statement and information is received by the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee, whichever date is earlier, the agency may take such action with reference to the proposed bond or note issue as it deems advisable. Such report of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee shall also be made a part of the bond transcript.
(1) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, all notes and bonds of the Tellico Reservoir development agency shall be sold at public sale, at not less than ninety-eight percent (98%) of par value thereof and accrued interest, after not less than three (3) days' advertisement thereof in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in the counties served by the agency and in a financial newspaper published in the city of New York, New York or Chicago, Illinois with national circulation. Such notice shall be published at least ten (10) days prior to such sale.
(2) No bond or note of the agency shall be issued until a memorandum detailing the bonds or notes to be issued together with a statement as of the beginning of the then current fiscal year, which statement shall show in detail the total outstanding bonds, notes, warrants, refunding bonds and other evidences of indebtedness of the agency, together with the maturity dates thereof, interest rates, special provisions for payment, the project to be funded by the bonds, the current operating financial statement of the agency and any other pertinent financial information, shall be submitted to the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee for review. The comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee may report thereon to the agency within fifteen (15) days from the date the plan is received and shall immediately acknowledge receipt in writing of the proposed bond issue statement and information. The report thus received by the agency shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the counties served by the agency during the week following its receipt. After receiving the report of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee, and after publication of such report, or after the expiration of fifteen (15) days from the date the statement and information is received by the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee, whichever date is earlier, the agency may take such action with reference to the proposed bond or note issue as it deems advisable. Such report of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee shall also be made a part of the bond transcript.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 233, s 1, eff. 4/25/2023.
Acts 1984, ch. 913, §§ 2, 3; 1985, ch. 142, §§ 1, 2; 2010 , ch. 868, § 79.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-702 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-702
Board of directors - Officers - Meetings - Expenses
Status: in_force

(a) The organization of the agency shall be as follows: (1) The agency shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of nine (9) members; (2) The county mayors of Monroe, Loudon and Blount counties shall be members of the board of directors; (3) The county mayor of each of the counties named in subdivision (a)(2) shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the county commission, persons to fill two (2) directorships from each county. In the selection of nominees for the board of directors, due consideration shall be given to persons active in municipal, industrial, agricultural, community, commercial and citizen organizations. The initial directors appointed to the board pursuant to the procedure set out in this subdivision (a)(3) shall serve terms as follows: Two (2) for terms of two (2) years; two (2) for terms of four (4) years; and two (2) for terms of six (6) years. The selection of directors to fill these terms of office shall be by random selection. The term of a director shall continue in any event until a successor is appointed. Successors shall be appointed in the manner set forth for the initial board of directors and shall serve for terms of six (6) years. In the event of a vacancy on the board, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as set forth for the initial directors. (b) Upon completion of its membership, the appointees shall meet and organize, elect a chair, vice chair and secretary-treasurer, and set a time and place for regular meetings of the board of directors, which shall occur no less frequently than once during every three (3) months. (c) The board of directors may provide that directors be compensated for attendance at regular meetings of the board of directors and at meetings of duly designated committees of the board in an amount to be specified by the board. The amount set by the board must not exceed three hundred dollars ($300) for regular meetings of the board of directors and two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) for meetings of committees of the board of directors. Directors shall serve without further or additional compensation except reimbursement for actual travel expenses and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties, such expenses to be reimbursed from such funds as may be available to the agency. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 233, s 2, eff. 4/25/2023. Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 3; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
(a) The organization of the agency shall be as follows: (1) The agency shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of nine (9) members; (2) The county mayors of Monroe, Loudon and Blount counties shall be members of the board of directors; (3) The county mayor of each of the counties named in subdivision (a)(2) shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the county commission, persons to fill two (2) directorships from each county. In the selection of nominees for the board of directors, due consideration shall be given to persons active in municipal, industrial, agricultural, community, commercial and citizen organizations. The initial directors appointed to the board pursuant to the procedure set out in this subdivision (a)(3) shall serve terms as follows: Two (2) for terms of two (2) years; two (2) for terms of four (4) years; and two (2) for terms of six (6) years. The selection of directors to fill these terms of office shall be by random selection. The term of a director shall continue in any event until a successor is appointed. Successors shall be appointed in the manner set forth for the initial board of directors and shall serve for terms of six (6) years. In the event of a vacancy on the board, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as set forth for the initial directors.
(1) The agency shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of nine (9) members;
(2) The county mayors of Monroe, Loudon and Blount counties shall be members of the board of directors;
(3) The county mayor of each of the counties named in subdivision (a)(2) shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the county commission, persons to fill two (2) directorships from each county. In the selection of nominees for the board of directors, due consideration shall be given to persons active in municipal, industrial, agricultural, community, commercial and citizen organizations. The initial directors appointed to the board pursuant to the procedure set out in this subdivision (a)(3) shall serve terms as follows: Two (2) for terms of two (2) years; two (2) for terms of four (4) years; and two (2) for terms of six (6) years. The selection of directors to fill these terms of office shall be by random selection. The term of a director shall continue in any event until a successor is appointed. Successors shall be appointed in the manner set forth for the initial board of directors and shall serve for terms of six (6) years. In the event of a vacancy on the board, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired term in the same manner as set forth for the initial directors.
(b) Upon completion of its membership, the appointees shall meet and organize, elect a chair, vice chair and secretary-treasurer, and set a time and place for regular meetings of the board of directors, which shall occur no less frequently than once during every three (3) months.
(c) The board of directors may provide that directors be compensated for attendance at regular meetings of the board of directors and at meetings of duly designated committees of the board in an amount to be specified by the board. The amount set by the board must not exceed three hundred dollars ($300) for regular meetings of the board of directors and two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) for meetings of committees of the board of directors. Directors shall serve without further or additional compensation except reimbursement for actual travel expenses and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties, such expenses to be reimbursed from such funds as may be available to the agency. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 233, s 2, eff. 4/25/2023.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 3; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-9-105 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 9 / Section 64-9-105
Board of directors
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is governed by a board of directors. The board consists of eleven (11) voting members as follows: (1) Two (2) members to be appointed by the governor; (2) Two (2) members to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (3) Two (2) members to be appointed by the speaker of the senate; (4) One (1) member to be appointed jointly by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives; (5) The governor, ex officio; (6) The commissioner of economic and community development, ex officio, or the commissioner's designee; (7) The commissioner of finance and administration, ex officio, or the commissioner's designee; and (8) The commissioner of general services, ex officio, or the commissioner's designee. (b) The term for a board member who does not serve ex officio is four (4) years. A board member who does not serve ex officio is eligible for reappointment and may serve a maximum of two (2) full terms; provided, however, that an appointment to fill an unexpired term as a result of a vacancy does not constitute a full term. At the expiration of a board member's term, the member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed or until the member is reappointed. (c) The terms for the initial board members who do not serve ex officio begin on November 1, 2021. (d) Six (6) board members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is present, a vacancy on the board does not prevent the board from transacting business or otherwise taking an action authorized pursuant to this chapter. (e) The governor shall appoint a member of the board to serve as chair at the pleasure of the governor. The board may elect other officers as the board may deem appropriate. (f) The board shall meet at the call of the chair. (g) An ex officio board member shall not receive compensation for service as a board member, except that an ex officio board member, other than the governor, must be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the performance of the board member's official duties. Appointed board members receive two thousand dollars ($2,000) per month for the first three (3) years of the authority's existence, plus reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the performance of the board member's official duties. After the first three (3) years of the authority's existence, an appointed board member shall only receive reimbursement for travel expenses for service as a board member. All reimbursement for travel expenses must be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (h) A board member who is not an ex officio member and who is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings may be removed from the board by the governor, the appointing authority, or by majority vote of the entire membership of the board. The appointing authority may remove a board member appointed by that appointing authority for cause. (i) All board meetings must comply with the open meetings provisions compiled in title 8, chapter 44. (j) Each appointed member of the board shall disclose conflicts of interest in accordance with title 8, chapter 50, part 5. Added by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 11/3/2021.
(a) The authority is governed by a board of directors. The board consists of eleven (11) voting members as follows: (1) Two (2) members to be appointed by the governor; (2) Two (2) members to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (3) Two (2) members to be appointed by the speaker of the senate; (4) One (1) member to be appointed jointly by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives; (5) The governor, ex officio; (6) The commissioner of economic and community development, ex officio, or the commissioner's designee; (7) The commissioner of finance and administration, ex officio, or the commissioner's designee; and (8) The commissioner of general services, ex officio, or the commissioner's designee.
(1) Two (2) members to be appointed by the governor;
(2) Two (2) members to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(3) Two (2) members to be appointed by the speaker of the senate;
(4) One (1) member to be appointed jointly by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives;
(5) The governor, ex officio;
(6) The commissioner of economic and community development, ex officio, or the commissioner's designee;
(7) The commissioner of finance and administration, ex officio, or the commissioner's designee; and
(8) The commissioner of general services, ex officio, or the commissioner's designee.
(b) The term for a board member who does not serve ex officio is four (4) years. A board member who does not serve ex officio is eligible for reappointment and may serve a maximum of two (2) full terms; provided, however, that an appointment to fill an unexpired term as a result of a vacancy does not constitute a full term. At the expiration of a board member's term, the member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed or until the member is reappointed.
(c) The terms for the initial board members who do not serve ex officio begin on November 1, 2021.
(d) Six (6) board members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is present, a vacancy on the board does not prevent the board from transacting business or otherwise taking an action authorized pursuant to this chapter.
(e) The governor shall appoint a member of the board to serve as chair at the pleasure of the governor. The board may elect other officers as the board may deem appropriate.
(f) The board shall meet at the call of the chair.
(g) An ex officio board member shall not receive compensation for service as a board member, except that an ex officio board member, other than the governor, must be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the performance of the board member's official duties. Appointed board members receive two thousand dollars ($2,000) per month for the first three (3) years of the authority's existence, plus reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the performance of the board member's official duties. After the first three (3) years of the authority's existence, an appointed board member shall only receive reimbursement for travel expenses for service as a board member. All reimbursement for travel expenses must be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(h) A board member who is not an ex officio member and who is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings may be removed from the board by the governor, the appointing authority, or by majority vote of the entire membership of the board. The appointing authority may remove a board member appointed by that appointing authority for cause.
(i) All board meetings must comply with the open meetings provisions compiled in title 8, chapter 44.
(j) Each appointed member of the board shall disclose conflicts of interest in accordance with title 8, chapter 50, part 5.
Added by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 11/3/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-115 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-115
County membership
Status: in_force

(a) Any county in the East Tennessee grand division not a member of the authority may become a member by: (1) Notifying the board of its desire to become a member; (2) Adopting a resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body; and (3) Contributing funds in an amount to be determined by the board, which shall not exceed the highest contribution by any county already a member as adjusted for inflation or deflation by the consumer price index, all cities average, published by the United States department of labor. (b) Upon approval by the board and the county legislative body of the county seeking to become a member, the county shall become a member of the authority when the authority receives the necessary contribution. When a county is added as a member of the authority, the board shall cause the resolution of the county legislative body providing for addition of the county as a member of the authority to be filed with the secretary of state as an addendum. New members shall be entitled to membership on the board. The county mayor of any such county, or the county mayor's designee, shall become a member of the board for an initial term of office to be established by the board. Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 16; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
(a) Any county in the East Tennessee grand division not a member of the authority may become a member by: (1) Notifying the board of its desire to become a member; (2) Adopting a resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body; and (3) Contributing funds in an amount to be determined by the board, which shall not exceed the highest contribution by any county already a member as adjusted for inflation or deflation by the consumer price index, all cities average, published by the United States department of labor.
(1) Notifying the board of its desire to become a member;
(2) Adopting a resolution by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body; and
(3) Contributing funds in an amount to be determined by the board, which shall not exceed the highest contribution by any county already a member as adjusted for inflation or deflation by the consumer price index, all cities average, published by the United States department of labor.
(b) Upon approval by the board and the county legislative body of the county seeking to become a member, the county shall become a member of the authority when the authority receives the necessary contribution. When a county is added as a member of the authority, the board shall cause the resolution of the county legislative body providing for addition of the county as a member of the authority to be filed with the secretary of state as an addendum. New members shall be entitled to membership on the board. The county mayor of any such county, or the county mayor's designee, shall become a member of the board for an initial term of office to be established by the board.
Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 16; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-801 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-801
Creation - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created the Carroll County watershed authority to exercise the powers granted in this part in and with respect to all of Carroll County. (b) The Carroll County watershed authority, cited as the "authority" in this part, shall be a body politic and corporate. Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 1; 2000, ch. 958, § 1.
(a) There is hereby created the Carroll County watershed authority to exercise the powers granted in this part in and with respect to all of Carroll County.
(b) The Carroll County watershed authority, cited as the "authority" in this part, shall be a body politic and corporate.
Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 1; 2000, ch. 958, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-7-103 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 7 / Section 64-7-103
Regional council - Composition - Term of office - Officers - Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) The regional council is composed of and governed by the following: (1) The county mayor or county executive of each county within the region; (2) The mayor of each municipality within the region; (3) The chief elected official of any metropolitan government within the region; (4) One (1) representative from an agency or organization involved with issues of economic development appointed by the county mayor, county executive, or metropolitan mayor from each of the regional council's member counties; (5) One (1) member of the senate, selected from and by those senators whose districts are wholly or in part within the region; (6) One (1) member of the house of representatives, selected from and by those representatives whose districts are wholly or in part within the region; and (7) One (1) minority representative with knowledge of issues related to social equity and inclusion, appointed by the county mayor, county executive, or metropolitan mayor from each of the regional council's member counties. (b) (1) The terms of office of the regional council are as follows: (A) The member of the senate and member of the house of representatives serve on the council for two (2) years or until they are no longer members of the general assembly, whichever occurs first; (B) All members who serve on the regional council pursuant to subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) serve until they cease to occupy the elected position entitling them to membership; and (C) All members of the regional council who are appointed by an elected official serve for four (4) years or until the expiration of the term of the official by whom such representative was appointed, whichever occurs first. (2) Members may be reappointed. (c) (1) The four (4) officers of the regional council include a chairperson, vice chairperson, and treasurer who are elected annually from and by the regional council membership at the annual meeting, and a secretary who is the person serving as executive director of the regional council. (2) The officers serve a one-year term and may be reelected to additional terms. (3) A vacancy created by the resignation, death, permanent disability, or removal of an officer must be filled by a vote of the board of directors for the unexpired term of the officer for the office that was vacated. (d) The regional council shall meet at least annually at a time and place to be determined by the secretary of the regional council in consultation with the board of directors. The first annual meeting each year must be held for the purpose of electing officers, reviewing programs of the council, adopting work programs and budgets, and other matters necessary to ensure the operation of the regional council. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 837, s 2, eff. 4/19/2022. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, Secs.s 3, s 4, s 5, s 6, s 7eff. 4/2/2018. Acts 1988, ch. 886, §1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2006, ch. 609, § 1.
(a) The regional council is composed of and governed by the following: (1) The county mayor or county executive of each county within the region; (2) The mayor of each municipality within the region; (3) The chief elected official of any metropolitan government within the region; (4) One (1) representative from an agency or organization involved with issues of economic development appointed by the county mayor, county executive, or metropolitan mayor from each of the regional council's member counties; (5) One (1) member of the senate, selected from and by those senators whose districts are wholly or in part within the region; (6) One (1) member of the house of representatives, selected from and by those representatives whose districts are wholly or in part within the region; and (7) One (1) minority representative with knowledge of issues related to social equity and inclusion, appointed by the county mayor, county executive, or metropolitan mayor from each of the regional council's member counties.
(1) The county mayor or county executive of each county within the region;
(2) The mayor of each municipality within the region;
(3) The chief elected official of any metropolitan government within the region;
(4) One (1) representative from an agency or organization involved with issues of economic development appointed by the county mayor, county executive, or metropolitan mayor from each of the regional council's member counties;
(5) One (1) member of the senate, selected from and by those senators whose districts are wholly or in part within the region;
(6) One (1) member of the house of representatives, selected from and by those representatives whose districts are wholly or in part within the region; and
(7) One (1) minority representative with knowledge of issues related to social equity and inclusion, appointed by the county mayor, county executive, or metropolitan mayor from each of the regional council's member counties.
(b) (1) The terms of office of the regional council are as follows: (A) The member of the senate and member of the house of representatives serve on the council for two (2) years or until they are no longer members of the general assembly, whichever occurs first; (B) All members who serve on the regional council pursuant to subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) serve until they cease to occupy the elected position entitling them to membership; and (C) All members of the regional council who are appointed by an elected official serve for four (4) years or until the expiration of the term of the official by whom such representative was appointed, whichever occurs first. (2) Members may be reappointed.
(1) The terms of office of the regional council are as follows: (A) The member of the senate and member of the house of representatives serve on the council for two (2) years or until they are no longer members of the general assembly, whichever occurs first; (B) All members who serve on the regional council pursuant to subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) serve until they cease to occupy the elected position entitling them to membership; and (C) All members of the regional council who are appointed by an elected official serve for four (4) years or until the expiration of the term of the official by whom such representative was appointed, whichever occurs first.
(A) The member of the senate and member of the house of representatives serve on the council for two (2) years or until they are no longer members of the general assembly, whichever occurs first;
(B) All members who serve on the regional council pursuant to subdivisions (a)(1)-(3) serve until they cease to occupy the elected position entitling them to membership; and
(C) All members of the regional council who are appointed by an elected official serve for four (4) years or until the expiration of the term of the official by whom such representative was appointed, whichever occurs first.
(2) Members may be reappointed.
(c) (1) The four (4) officers of the regional council include a chairperson, vice chairperson, and treasurer who are elected annually from and by the regional council membership at the annual meeting, and a secretary who is the person serving as executive director of the regional council. (2) The officers serve a one-year term and may be reelected to additional terms. (3) A vacancy created by the resignation, death, permanent disability, or removal of an officer must be filled by a vote of the board of directors for the unexpired term of the officer for the office that was vacated.
(1) The four (4) officers of the regional council include a chairperson, vice chairperson, and treasurer who are elected annually from and by the regional council membership at the annual meeting, and a secretary who is the person serving as executive director of the regional council.
(2) The officers serve a one-year term and may be reelected to additional terms.
(3) A vacancy created by the resignation, death, permanent disability, or removal of an officer must be filled by a vote of the board of directors for the unexpired term of the officer for the office that was vacated.
(d) The regional council shall meet at least annually at a time and place to be determined by the secretary of the regional council in consultation with the board of directors. The first annual meeting each year must be held for the purpose of electing officers, reviewing programs of the council, adopting work programs and budgets, and other matters necessary to ensure the operation of the regional council.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 837, s 2, eff. 4/19/2022.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, Secs.s 3, s 4, s 5, s 6, s 7eff. 4/2/2018.
Acts 1988, ch. 886, §1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2006, ch. 609, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-4-105 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 4 / Section 64-4-105
Powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

The port authority board of commissioners has the power and is hereby authorized to: (1) Acquire, construct, purchase, operate, maintain, replace, repair, rebuild, extend and improve, within the boundaries of Decatur, Hardin, Perry and Wayne counties, upon first obtaining express permission and authority from the governing body of such county or municipality wherein such facilities are or may be located, the ports and other facilities permitted by this chapter and any and all related facilities, equipment and appurtenances necessary or convenient to the improvement of the access to all channels of commerce, and to make such facilities available to any firm, person, public or private corporation, to any other shipper, consignee or carrier and to charge for their use and for any and all services performed by the authority; (2) Accept donations to the authority of cash, lands or other property to be used in the furtherance of the purposes of this chapter; (3) Accept grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal, state, county or municipal agency or in aid of the acquisition or improvement of any of the facilities provided for in this chapter; (4) Purchase, rent, lease or otherwise acquire any and all kinds of property, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, and whether or not subject to mortgages, liens, charges or other encumbrances, for the counties that, in the judgment of the port authority commissioners, is necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted in this section. The authority to acquire property includes, but is not limited to, the acquisition of lands in the vicinity of the port and terminal facilities provided for in this section that are suitable for use by industries requiring access to the water of the Tennessee River in their operations, upon first obtaining the express permission and authority from the governing body of such county or municipality where such property is or may be located; (5) (A) Make contracts and execute instruments containing such covenants, terms and conditions as in the judgment of the board may be necessary, proper or advisable for the purpose of obtaining grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal or state agency for or in the aid of the acquisition or improvement of the facilities provided for in this chapter; (B) Make all other contracts and execute all other instruments, including, without limitation, licenses, long or short term leases, mortgages and deeds of trust and other agreements relating to property and facilities under its jurisdiction and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement thereof, as in the judgment of the board may be necessary, proper or advisable for the furtherance of the purposes of this chapter and the full exercise of the powers granted in this section; and (C) Carry out and perform the covenants, terms, and conditions of all such contracts or instruments; (6) Establish schedules of tolls, fees, rates, charges and rentals for the use of the facilities under its jurisdiction and for services that it may render; (7) Enter upon any lands, waters and premises for the purpose of making surveys, soundings and examination in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of any of the facilities provided for in this chapter; (8) Promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as the board may deem proper for the orderly administration of the port authority and the efficient operation of its facilities; (9) Exercise full and exclusive control of and responsibility for the administration of facilities constructed or acquired pursuant to this chapter. The board may lease or license lands or facilities under its jurisdiction for operation by private persons or corporations; (10) Employ and fix the compensation of such architects, attorneys, engineers, superintendents, consultants, professional advisors and other subordinate officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient management and operation of the port authority and the operation of the facilities provided for in this chapter and who shall continue in the employment of the authority at the will and pleasure of the board; (11) Incorporate, operate in all respects and exercise all the powers granted to industrial development corporations under title 7, chapter 53 within the land under the jurisdiction of the port authority granted by this chapter as to any participating county that, by resolution, grants such powers to the port authority. Once any county grants such powers, the board of the port authority shall become the board of directors of the industrial development corporation, notwithstanding § 7-53-301 to the contrary; (12) Use any property, right-of-way, easement or other similar property right necessary or convenient in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of the facilities authorized in this chapter, held by the state or any county or municipality in this state; provided, that such governmental agency shall consent to such use; (13) Sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of any or all of the personal property in the custody and control of the port authority. The commissioners may also, as the agent of Decatur, Hardin, Perry and Wayne counties, sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of any real property in the custody and control of the port authority, except that any land that has been acquired through condemnation proceedings may be sold, transferred, leased or otherwise disposed of only with the approval of the county legislative body of the county containing such property; and any vote as to such approval shall be taken at a meeting duly and regularly called for the purpose of considering the question of the disposition of such property; and (14) Do all acts and things necessary or deemed necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this chapter. Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 5; T.C.A., § 66-4-105 .
The port authority board of commissioners has the power and is hereby authorized to:
(1) Acquire, construct, purchase, operate, maintain, replace, repair, rebuild, extend and improve, within the boundaries of Decatur, Hardin, Perry and Wayne counties, upon first obtaining express permission and authority from the governing body of such county or municipality wherein such facilities are or may be located, the ports and other facilities permitted by this chapter and any and all related facilities, equipment and appurtenances necessary or convenient to the improvement of the access to all channels of commerce, and to make such facilities available to any firm, person, public or private corporation, to any other shipper, consignee or carrier and to charge for their use and for any and all services performed by the authority;
(2) Accept donations to the authority of cash, lands or other property to be used in the furtherance of the purposes of this chapter;
(3) Accept grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal, state, county or municipal agency or in aid of the acquisition or improvement of any of the facilities provided for in this chapter;
(4) Purchase, rent, lease or otherwise acquire any and all kinds of property, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, and whether or not subject to mortgages, liens, charges or other encumbrances, for the counties that, in the judgment of the port authority commissioners, is necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted in this section. The authority to acquire property includes, but is not limited to, the acquisition of lands in the vicinity of the port and terminal facilities provided for in this section that are suitable for use by industries requiring access to the water of the Tennessee River in their operations, upon first obtaining the express permission and authority from the governing body of such county or municipality where such property is or may be located;
(5) (A) Make contracts and execute instruments containing such covenants, terms and conditions as in the judgment of the board may be necessary, proper or advisable for the purpose of obtaining grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal or state agency for or in the aid of the acquisition or improvement of the facilities provided for in this chapter; (B) Make all other contracts and execute all other instruments, including, without limitation, licenses, long or short term leases, mortgages and deeds of trust and other agreements relating to property and facilities under its jurisdiction and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement thereof, as in the judgment of the board may be necessary, proper or advisable for the furtherance of the purposes of this chapter and the full exercise of the powers granted in this section; and (C) Carry out and perform the covenants, terms, and conditions of all such contracts or instruments;
(A) Make contracts and execute instruments containing such covenants, terms and conditions as in the judgment of the board may be necessary, proper or advisable for the purpose of obtaining grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal or state agency for or in the aid of the acquisition or improvement of the facilities provided for in this chapter;
(B) Make all other contracts and execute all other instruments, including, without limitation, licenses, long or short term leases, mortgages and deeds of trust and other agreements relating to property and facilities under its jurisdiction and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement thereof, as in the judgment of the board may be necessary, proper or advisable for the furtherance of the purposes of this chapter and the full exercise of the powers granted in this section; and
(C) Carry out and perform the covenants, terms, and conditions of all such contracts or instruments;
(6) Establish schedules of tolls, fees, rates, charges and rentals for the use of the facilities under its jurisdiction and for services that it may render;
(7) Enter upon any lands, waters and premises for the purpose of making surveys, soundings and examination in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of any of the facilities provided for in this chapter;
(8) Promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as the board may deem proper for the orderly administration of the port authority and the efficient operation of its facilities;
(9) Exercise full and exclusive control of and responsibility for the administration of facilities constructed or acquired pursuant to this chapter. The board may lease or license lands or facilities under its jurisdiction for operation by private persons or corporations;
(10) Employ and fix the compensation of such architects, attorneys, engineers, superintendents, consultants, professional advisors and other subordinate officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient management and operation of the port authority and the operation of the facilities provided for in this chapter and who shall continue in the employment of the authority at the will and pleasure of the board;
(11) Incorporate, operate in all respects and exercise all the powers granted to industrial development corporations under title 7, chapter 53 within the land under the jurisdiction of the port authority granted by this chapter as to any participating county that, by resolution, grants such powers to the port authority. Once any county grants such powers, the board of the port authority shall become the board of directors of the industrial development corporation, notwithstanding § 7-53-301 to the contrary;
(12) Use any property, right-of-way, easement or other similar property right necessary or convenient in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of the facilities authorized in this chapter, held by the state or any county or municipality in this state; provided, that such governmental agency shall consent to such use;
(13) Sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of any or all of the personal property in the custody and control of the port authority. The commissioners may also, as the agent of Decatur, Hardin, Perry and Wayne counties, sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of any real property in the custody and control of the port authority, except that any land that has been acquired through condemnation proceedings may be sold, transferred, leased or otherwise disposed of only with the approval of the county legislative body of the county containing such property; and any vote as to such approval shall be taken at a meeting duly and regularly called for the purpose of considering the question of the disposition of such property; and
(14) Do all acts and things necessary or deemed necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly given in this chapter.
Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 5; T.C.A., § 66-4-105 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-5-104 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 5 / Section 64-5-104
Election of officers
Status: in_force

The board, at its organizational meeting and annually thereafter, shall elect one (1) of its members to the office of chair, one (1) of its members to the office of vice chair and one (1) of its members to the office of secretary-treasurer. Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 4; 2012, ch. 1033, § 3.
The board, at its organizational meeting and annually thereafter, shall elect one (1) of its members to the office of chair, one (1) of its members to the office of vice chair and one (1) of its members to the office of secretary-treasurer.
Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 4; 2012, ch. 1033, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-3-108 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 3 / Section 64-3-108
Effect on other laws
Status: in_force

The provisions of any other law, general, special or local, except as provided in this chapter, do not apply to the authority incorporated under this chapter; and, where such laws may be in conflict with the provisions hereof, this chapter shall be controlling. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as impairing the powers and duties of the department of environment and conservation of this state or any department of the United States natural resources conservation service or its districts or agents. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 203, s 20, eff. 4/22/2021. Acts 1980, ch. 897, § 5; T.C.A., § 66-3-105.
The provisions of any other law, general, special or local, except as provided in this chapter, do not apply to the authority incorporated under this chapter; and, where such laws may be in conflict with the provisions hereof, this chapter shall be controlling. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as impairing the powers and duties of the department of environment and conservation of this state or any department of the United States natural resources conservation service or its districts or agents.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 203, s 20, eff. 4/22/2021.
Acts 1980, ch. 897, § 5; T.C.A., § 66-3-105.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-201 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-201
Creation - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created the South Central Tennessee railroad authority in the counties of Dickson, Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Wayne. (b) This authority is intended to secure economic benefits to Dickson, Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Wayne counties and to the cities of Centerville, Dickson, Hohenwald, Linden and Waynesboro by providing for the continuation of railroad service in Dickson, Hickman and Lewis counties. Acts 1977, ch. 479, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 65-3101, 66-2-201.
(a) There is hereby created the South Central Tennessee railroad authority in the counties of Dickson, Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Wayne.
(b) This authority is intended to secure economic benefits to Dickson, Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Wayne counties and to the cities of Centerville, Dickson, Hohenwald, Linden and Waynesboro by providing for the continuation of railroad service in Dickson, Hickman and Lewis counties.
Acts 1977, ch. 479, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 65-3101, 66-2-201.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-706 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-706
Powers and duties with respect to development
Status: in_force

(a) The agency may enter into contracts with municipalities, other public agencies or political subdivisions of any kind, corporations, public or private, or with others for the construction of facilities, utilities or for the provision of services within or in conjunction with development within the development lands that the agency determines are required for the development of the development lands or for the operation or management of such facilities. (b) The agency may develop, or provide for the development of, the development lands for recreational, residential, commercial and industrial purposes or for any other purpose consistent with this part and may provide for the development, management or operation of the development lands or facilities within such lands for these purposes, directly or by contractors, licensees, concessionaires, lessees or vendees. (c) The agency may sell or lease any development lands or interests for uses consistent with the agency's development plan, for such consideration and on such terms as the agency deems appropriate and necessary to effectuate the comprehensive development plan and subject to such restrictions as the agency deems necessary for the protection of the economic and environmental values within the Tellico Reservoir project area, including requirements related to: (1) The character or design of improvements and activities that may be undertaken on the development lands; (2) The time within which such improvements or activities shall be undertaken; and (3) The areas or places within such lands where such activities shall be undertaken. (d) The agency may acquire, construct or operate such facilities or other works of improvement or may undertake such site development activities as are necessary or convenient to effectuate its plans for the comprehensive development of the development lands and Tellico Reservoir project area. (e) The agency may enter into contracts with any city, county, municipal or other supplier of utilities for the abandonment, relocation, reconstruction, maintenance or other adjustment of roads, highways, bridges, utility lines or other facilities in, on, over or across the development lands or such areas adjacent thereto as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part. (f) The agency may acquire, construct, operate and maintain such public roads in, on, over or across the development lands or such areas adjacent thereto as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part. Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 7.
(a) The agency may enter into contracts with municipalities, other public agencies or political subdivisions of any kind, corporations, public or private, or with others for the construction of facilities, utilities or for the provision of services within or in conjunction with development within the development lands that the agency determines are required for the development of the development lands or for the operation or management of such facilities.
(b) The agency may develop, or provide for the development of, the development lands for recreational, residential, commercial and industrial purposes or for any other purpose consistent with this part and may provide for the development, management or operation of the development lands or facilities within such lands for these purposes, directly or by contractors, licensees, concessionaires, lessees or vendees.
(c) The agency may sell or lease any development lands or interests for uses consistent with the agency's development plan, for such consideration and on such terms as the agency deems appropriate and necessary to effectuate the comprehensive development plan and subject to such restrictions as the agency deems necessary for the protection of the economic and environmental values within the Tellico Reservoir project area, including requirements related to: (1) The character or design of improvements and activities that may be undertaken on the development lands; (2) The time within which such improvements or activities shall be undertaken; and (3) The areas or places within such lands where such activities shall be undertaken.
(1) The character or design of improvements and activities that may be undertaken on the development lands;
(2) The time within which such improvements or activities shall be undertaken; and
(3) The areas or places within such lands where such activities shall be undertaken.
(d) The agency may acquire, construct or operate such facilities or other works of improvement or may undertake such site development activities as are necessary or convenient to effectuate its plans for the comprehensive development of the development lands and Tellico Reservoir project area.
(e) The agency may enter into contracts with any city, county, municipal or other supplier of utilities for the abandonment, relocation, reconstruction, maintenance or other adjustment of roads, highways, bridges, utility lines or other facilities in, on, over or across the development lands or such areas adjacent thereto as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part.
(f) The agency may acquire, construct, operate and maintain such public roads in, on, over or across the development lands or such areas adjacent thereto as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-105 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-105
Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint an advisory committee from a list of nominees submitted by each county mayor to consist of one (1) farmer, or one (1) person engaged in agribusiness marketing, or one (1) person from a financial institution, and the agricultural extension agent from each participating county. (b) If appointed by the board, it shall be the duty of the advisory committee to consult with and advise the board regarding the operation and financial management of the authority. Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 6; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
(a) The board may appoint an advisory committee from a list of nominees submitted by each county mayor to consist of one (1) farmer, or one (1) person engaged in agribusiness marketing, or one (1) person from a financial institution, and the agricultural extension agent from each participating county.
(b) If appointed by the board, it shall be the duty of the advisory committee to consult with and advise the board regarding the operation and financial management of the authority.
Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 6; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-8-301 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 8 / Section 64-8-301
Composition of metropolitan planning organization's policy board
Status: in_force

Each metropolitan planning organization's policy board shall ensure that one (1) voting member who resides within the metropolitan planning organization's boundaries is chosen in consultation with the Tennessee County Highway Officials Association to represent county highway departments operating within the planning area. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659,s 1, eff. 4/9/2018. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 479,s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
Each metropolitan planning organization's policy board shall ensure that one (1) voting member who resides within the metropolitan planning organization's boundaries is chosen in consultation with the Tennessee County Highway Officials Association to represent county highway departments operating within the planning area.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659,s 1, eff. 4/9/2018.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 479,s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1111 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1111
Relation to existing laws - Construction of part
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall be considered supplemental and additional to any and all other laws and confers sufficient authority in and of itself for the purposes set forth in this part. (b) This part shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose. Acts 1996, ch. 890, § 10.
(a) This part shall be considered supplemental and additional to any and all other laws and confers sufficient authority in and of itself for the purposes set forth in this part.
(b) This part shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose.
Acts 1996, ch. 890, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-208 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-208
Executive director and staff
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to appoint an executive director and staff whose salaries shall be paid out of the revenues generated by the authority. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
The board is authorized to appoint an executive director and staff whose salaries shall be paid out of the revenues generated by the authority.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-708 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-708
Annual report
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the agency shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties represented on the board of directors. Such reports shall include the statement of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period and the proposed plans of the agency for the future development of the Tellico Reservoir project area and the development lands. Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 9.
The board of directors of the agency shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties represented on the board of directors. Such reports shall include the statement of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period and the proposed plans of the agency for the future development of the Tellico Reservoir project area and the development lands.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-221 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-221
Authority deemed a local government unit
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this part and title 4, chapter 31, the authority shall be deemed to be a local government unit and shall be eligible for the same grants, loans, and other assistance, and subject to the same obligations and requirements imposed by law related to such grants, loans, and assistance as any other local government unit. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
For the purposes of this part and title 4, chapter 31, the authority shall be deemed to be a local government unit and shall be eligible for the same grants, loans, and other assistance, and subject to the same obligations and requirements imposed by law related to such grants, loans, and assistance as any other local government unit.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-203 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-203
Board of directors
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to subsection (b), the authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of the county mayor of each county, or the county mayor's designee, that is a member of the authority. Subject to § 64-10-215 , the following counties shall comprise the authority: Anderson; Campbell; Cumberland; Fentress; Loudon; Morgan; Roane; and Scott. (2) The term of any designee shall expire with the term of the county mayor who appointed such designee. The initial terms of designees, if any, shall be as follows: (A) The initial terms of the designees from Anderson and Cumberland counties shall be one (1) year; (B) The initial terms of the designees from Loudon, Morgan and Fentress counties shall be two (2) years; and (C) The initial terms of the designees from Campbell, Roane and Scott counties shall be three (3) years. (3) Following the initial terms of service, the term of office for each designee shall be three (3) years. (4) The board shall also have two (2) nonvoting members as follows: (A) The president of Roane State Community College, or the president's designee; and (B) One (1) member elected by the board. (5) The board shall, at its first meeting of each calendar year, elect from its voting membership a chair, a vice chair, a secretary and a treasurer, each to serve terms of one (1) year and until a successor is elected. (6) The term of office of the county mayor serving on the board shall be coterminous with such official's elective term of office. (b) Should a board member who is a designee attend less than fifty percent (50%) of the called meetings during a calendar year, the board is authorized to declare a vacancy on the board for that position. The board shall then notify the county mayor who appointed such designee of the vacancy and, if the county mayor fails to appoint a new designee within thirty (30) days, then the board shall, by majority vote, replace the member with a knowledgeable person from the county for which a vacancy was declared by the board. (c) The board shall meet at least quarterly. More frequent meetings may be called at the discretion of the board. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
(a) (1) Subject to subsection (b), the authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of the county mayor of each county, or the county mayor's designee, that is a member of the authority. Subject to § 64-10-215 , the following counties shall comprise the authority: Anderson; Campbell; Cumberland; Fentress; Loudon; Morgan; Roane; and Scott. (2) The term of any designee shall expire with the term of the county mayor who appointed such designee. The initial terms of designees, if any, shall be as follows: (A) The initial terms of the designees from Anderson and Cumberland counties shall be one (1) year; (B) The initial terms of the designees from Loudon, Morgan and Fentress counties shall be two (2) years; and (C) The initial terms of the designees from Campbell, Roane and Scott counties shall be three (3) years. (3) Following the initial terms of service, the term of office for each designee shall be three (3) years. (4) The board shall also have two (2) nonvoting members as follows: (A) The president of Roane State Community College, or the president's designee; and (B) One (1) member elected by the board. (5) The board shall, at its first meeting of each calendar year, elect from its voting membership a chair, a vice chair, a secretary and a treasurer, each to serve terms of one (1) year and until a successor is elected. (6) The term of office of the county mayor serving on the board shall be coterminous with such official's elective term of office.
(1) Subject to subsection (b), the authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of the county mayor of each county, or the county mayor's designee, that is a member of the authority. Subject to § 64-10-215 , the following counties shall comprise the authority: Anderson; Campbell; Cumberland; Fentress; Loudon; Morgan; Roane; and Scott.
(2) The term of any designee shall expire with the term of the county mayor who appointed such designee. The initial terms of designees, if any, shall be as follows: (A) The initial terms of the designees from Anderson and Cumberland counties shall be one (1) year; (B) The initial terms of the designees from Loudon, Morgan and Fentress counties shall be two (2) years; and (C) The initial terms of the designees from Campbell, Roane and Scott counties shall be three (3) years.
(A) The initial terms of the designees from Anderson and Cumberland counties shall be one (1) year;
(B) The initial terms of the designees from Loudon, Morgan and Fentress counties shall be two (2) years; and
(C) The initial terms of the designees from Campbell, Roane and Scott counties shall be three (3) years.
(3) Following the initial terms of service, the term of office for each designee shall be three (3) years.
(4) The board shall also have two (2) nonvoting members as follows: (A) The president of Roane State Community College, or the president's designee; and (B) One (1) member elected by the board.
(A) The president of Roane State Community College, or the president's designee; and
(B) One (1) member elected by the board.
(5) The board shall, at its first meeting of each calendar year, elect from its voting membership a chair, a vice chair, a secretary and a treasurer, each to serve terms of one (1) year and until a successor is elected.
(6) The term of office of the county mayor serving on the board shall be coterminous with such official's elective term of office.
(b) Should a board member who is a designee attend less than fifty percent (50%) of the called meetings during a calendar year, the board is authorized to declare a vacancy on the board for that position. The board shall then notify the county mayor who appointed such designee of the vacancy and, if the county mayor fails to appoint a new designee within thirty (30) days, then the board shall, by majority vote, replace the member with a knowledgeable person from the county for which a vacancy was declared by the board.
(c) The board shall meet at least quarterly. More frequent meetings may be called at the discretion of the board.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-6-105 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 6 / Section 64-6-105
Board of directors
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors in which all powers of the corporation shall be vested. The membership of the board shall include the following: (A) For each county that chooses to be a participating municipality in accordance with § 64-6-104(a) , the county mayor or a designee of the county mayor of that county; (B) The mayor or the designee of the mayor in an incorporated municipality that chooses to be a participating municipality in accordance with § 64-6-104(a) ; (C) The two (2) speakers of the respective houses acting jointly after consultation with the members whose districts lie within the participating counties shall appoint one (1) member; (D) The governor, after consultation with the mayors of the participating municipalities, shall appoint one (1) member; and (E) The chancellor of the board of regents shall appoint one (1) member from the presidents of the community colleges that have a campus within the participating counties. (2) For the purposes of calculating terms, members serving on a board as of January 1, 2013, shall serve until December 31, 2014. At the conclusion of such terms: (A) Each regular term of the board member appointed jointly by the speakers beginning January 1, 2015, shall be two (2) years, to be coterminous with the terms of office of the speakers; (B) Each regular term of the board member appointed by the governor beginning January 1, 2015, shall be four (4) years, to be coterminous with the term of office of the governor; and (C) Each regular term of all other board members appointed in accordance with this subsection (a) beginning January 1, 2015, shall be for three (3) years. (3) Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remainder of the term shall be filled by the respective appointing authorities in accordance with this subsection (a). (4) Any board created pursuant to this subsection (a) shall cease to exist upon the completion of the sale of a megasite governed by such board. (b) The directors shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in and about the performance of their duties, unless otherwise authorized by local ordinance or resolution. (c) (1) The board shall elect such officers and adopt such bylaws as deemed appropriate. (2) The board may elect an executive committee from among its members, which may act on behalf of the board between regular board meetings. (d) A director who can designate a representative shall make the designation in writing, addressed to the chair of the authority specifying the meeting for which the designation is effective, to be filed in advance of the meeting. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 265, s 1, eff. 4/25/2013. Acts 2007 , ch. 426, §1; 2009 , ch. 158, §§ 10-12.
(a) (1) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors in which all powers of the corporation shall be vested. The membership of the board shall include the following: (A) For each county that chooses to be a participating municipality in accordance with § 64-6-104(a) , the county mayor or a designee of the county mayor of that county; (B) The mayor or the designee of the mayor in an incorporated municipality that chooses to be a participating municipality in accordance with § 64-6-104(a) ; (C) The two (2) speakers of the respective houses acting jointly after consultation with the members whose districts lie within the participating counties shall appoint one (1) member; (D) The governor, after consultation with the mayors of the participating municipalities, shall appoint one (1) member; and (E) The chancellor of the board of regents shall appoint one (1) member from the presidents of the community colleges that have a campus within the participating counties. (2) For the purposes of calculating terms, members serving on a board as of January 1, 2013, shall serve until December 31, 2014. At the conclusion of such terms: (A) Each regular term of the board member appointed jointly by the speakers beginning January 1, 2015, shall be two (2) years, to be coterminous with the terms of office of the speakers; (B) Each regular term of the board member appointed by the governor beginning January 1, 2015, shall be four (4) years, to be coterminous with the term of office of the governor; and (C) Each regular term of all other board members appointed in accordance with this subsection (a) beginning January 1, 2015, shall be for three (3) years. (3) Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remainder of the term shall be filled by the respective appointing authorities in accordance with this subsection (a). (4) Any board created pursuant to this subsection (a) shall cease to exist upon the completion of the sale of a megasite governed by such board.
(1) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors in which all powers of the corporation shall be vested. The membership of the board shall include the following: (A) For each county that chooses to be a participating municipality in accordance with § 64-6-104(a) , the county mayor or a designee of the county mayor of that county; (B) The mayor or the designee of the mayor in an incorporated municipality that chooses to be a participating municipality in accordance with § 64-6-104(a) ; (C) The two (2) speakers of the respective houses acting jointly after consultation with the members whose districts lie within the participating counties shall appoint one (1) member; (D) The governor, after consultation with the mayors of the participating municipalities, shall appoint one (1) member; and (E) The chancellor of the board of regents shall appoint one (1) member from the presidents of the community colleges that have a campus within the participating counties.
(A) For each county that chooses to be a participating municipality in accordance with § 64-6-104(a) , the county mayor or a designee of the county mayor of that county;
(B) The mayor or the designee of the mayor in an incorporated municipality that chooses to be a participating municipality in accordance with § 64-6-104(a) ;
(C) The two (2) speakers of the respective houses acting jointly after consultation with the members whose districts lie within the participating counties shall appoint one (1) member;
(D) The governor, after consultation with the mayors of the participating municipalities, shall appoint one (1) member; and
(E) The chancellor of the board of regents shall appoint one (1) member from the presidents of the community colleges that have a campus within the participating counties.
(2) For the purposes of calculating terms, members serving on a board as of January 1, 2013, shall serve until December 31, 2014. At the conclusion of such terms: (A) Each regular term of the board member appointed jointly by the speakers beginning January 1, 2015, shall be two (2) years, to be coterminous with the terms of office of the speakers; (B) Each regular term of the board member appointed by the governor beginning January 1, 2015, shall be four (4) years, to be coterminous with the term of office of the governor; and (C) Each regular term of all other board members appointed in accordance with this subsection (a) beginning January 1, 2015, shall be for three (3) years.
(A) Each regular term of the board member appointed jointly by the speakers beginning January 1, 2015, shall be two (2) years, to be coterminous with the terms of office of the speakers;
(B) Each regular term of the board member appointed by the governor beginning January 1, 2015, shall be four (4) years, to be coterminous with the term of office of the governor; and
(C) Each regular term of all other board members appointed in accordance with this subsection (a) beginning January 1, 2015, shall be for three (3) years.
(3) Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remainder of the term shall be filled by the respective appointing authorities in accordance with this subsection (a).
(4) Any board created pursuant to this subsection (a) shall cease to exist upon the completion of the sale of a megasite governed by such board.
(b) The directors shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses incurred in and about the performance of their duties, unless otherwise authorized by local ordinance or resolution.
(c) (1) The board shall elect such officers and adopt such bylaws as deemed appropriate. (2) The board may elect an executive committee from among its members, which may act on behalf of the board between regular board meetings.
(1) The board shall elect such officers and adopt such bylaws as deemed appropriate.
(2) The board may elect an executive committee from among its members, which may act on behalf of the board between regular board meetings.
(d) A director who can designate a representative shall make the designation in writing, addressed to the chair of the authority specifying the meeting for which the designation is effective, to be filed in advance of the meeting.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 265, s 1, eff. 4/25/2013.
Acts 2007 , ch. 426, §1; 2009 , ch. 158, §§ 10-12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-9-102 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 9 / Section 64-9-102
Creation - Policy and intent
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a regional development authority, administratively attached to the department of general services, known as the "Megasite Authority of West Tennessee." (b) It is the intent of the general assembly by the passage of this chapter to promote economic development at or within the megasite, to generate high quality jobs at the megasite, in the surrounding areas, and in this state, and to encourage and promote development of manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, office, restaurant, retail, hotel, motel, communications systems, recycling, utilities, educational institutions, workforce housing, financial and recreational activities, other similar uses, and customary uses accessory or ancillary to such promotion; to establish the authority for the purposes of developing, incentivizing, operating, managing, and promoting the megasite; and to vest the authority with all powers that may be necessary to or consistent with accomplishing such purposes. (c) Chapter 6 of this title does not apply to the megasite. Added by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 11/3/2021.
(a) There is established a regional development authority, administratively attached to the department of general services, known as the "Megasite Authority of West Tennessee."
(b) It is the intent of the general assembly by the passage of this chapter to promote economic development at or within the megasite, to generate high quality jobs at the megasite, in the surrounding areas, and in this state, and to encourage and promote development of manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, office, restaurant, retail, hotel, motel, communications systems, recycling, utilities, educational institutions, workforce housing, financial and recreational activities, other similar uses, and customary uses accessory or ancillary to such promotion; to establish the authority for the purposes of developing, incentivizing, operating, managing, and promoting the megasite; and to vest the authority with all powers that may be necessary to or consistent with accomplishing such purposes.
(c) Chapter 6 of this title does not apply to the megasite.
Added by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 11/3/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-208 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-208
Funds and funding
Status: in_force

The authority has the following powers with respect to finance and, in exercising such powers, shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in such matters: (1) (A) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and issue its bonds for its corporate purposes, including refunding bonds, in such form and upon such terms as it may determine, payable out of any revenues of the authority, including grants or contributions from the federal government or other sources, which bonds may be sold at public sale; (B) Revenue bonds may be issued for the above purposes, and the authority may pledge as security for such bonds all or any portion of the tolls, fees, rents, charges or any other revenues derived from the operation of the railroad and related uses of the properties. Any such fees, rents or charges so pledged that are fixed and established pursuant to a lease or contract are not subject to revision or change except in such manner as is provided in such lease or contract; (C) Any bonds issued pursuant to this part shall state on their face that they are payable as to principal and interest solely from revenues of the authority and shall not constitute a debt of the state or any political subdivision thereof other than the authority and shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction. Neither a director of the authority nor any person executing such bonds shall be liable personally thereon by reason of the issuance thereof; (D) In case any of the directors or officers of the authority whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons cease to be directors or officers after authorization but before the delivery of the bonds, their signatures shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes; (E) Any provision of the law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this part are fully negotiable; (F) Any bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the authority pursuant to this part and for a purpose or purposes authorized by this part shall be conclusively deemed, in any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of the bond or the security for the bond, to have been issued pursuant to this part and for such purpose or purposes; (G) Obligations issued by the authority pursuant to this part are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and shall be exempt from taxation by the state or by any county, municipality or taxing district of the state, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes; (H) With respect to refunding bonds, title 9, chapter 21 applies; with respect to funding bonds, § 9-11-108 applies; and (2) To receive funds from county or city governments for purposes of planning, the acquisition of properties and facilities and the construction, operation, management and maintenance of all properties and facilities to which end such governments are authorized to provide funds for any of these purposes, upon grant or loan, and are empowered, but not required, to impose taxes to accomplish the purposes of this part. Acts 1977, ch. 479, §§ 8, 14; T.C.A., § 65-3108; Acts 1979, ch. 135, § 2; T.C.A., § 66-2-208; Acts 1989, ch. 403, § 7; 2005, ch. 396, § 16.
The authority has the following powers with respect to finance and, in exercising such powers, shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in such matters:
(1) (A) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and issue its bonds for its corporate purposes, including refunding bonds, in such form and upon such terms as it may determine, payable out of any revenues of the authority, including grants or contributions from the federal government or other sources, which bonds may be sold at public sale; (B) Revenue bonds may be issued for the above purposes, and the authority may pledge as security for such bonds all or any portion of the tolls, fees, rents, charges or any other revenues derived from the operation of the railroad and related uses of the properties. Any such fees, rents or charges so pledged that are fixed and established pursuant to a lease or contract are not subject to revision or change except in such manner as is provided in such lease or contract; (C) Any bonds issued pursuant to this part shall state on their face that they are payable as to principal and interest solely from revenues of the authority and shall not constitute a debt of the state or any political subdivision thereof other than the authority and shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction. Neither a director of the authority nor any person executing such bonds shall be liable personally thereon by reason of the issuance thereof; (D) In case any of the directors or officers of the authority whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons cease to be directors or officers after authorization but before the delivery of the bonds, their signatures shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes; (E) Any provision of the law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this part are fully negotiable; (F) Any bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the authority pursuant to this part and for a purpose or purposes authorized by this part shall be conclusively deemed, in any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of the bond or the security for the bond, to have been issued pursuant to this part and for such purpose or purposes; (G) Obligations issued by the authority pursuant to this part are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and shall be exempt from taxation by the state or by any county, municipality or taxing district of the state, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes; (H) With respect to refunding bonds, title 9, chapter 21 applies; with respect to funding bonds, § 9-11-108 applies; and
(A) To borrow money for any of its corporate purposes and issue its bonds for its corporate purposes, including refunding bonds, in such form and upon such terms as it may determine, payable out of any revenues of the authority, including grants or contributions from the federal government or other sources, which bonds may be sold at public sale;
(B) Revenue bonds may be issued for the above purposes, and the authority may pledge as security for such bonds all or any portion of the tolls, fees, rents, charges or any other revenues derived from the operation of the railroad and related uses of the properties. Any such fees, rents or charges so pledged that are fixed and established pursuant to a lease or contract are not subject to revision or change except in such manner as is provided in such lease or contract;
(C) Any bonds issued pursuant to this part shall state on their face that they are payable as to principal and interest solely from revenues of the authority and shall not constitute a debt of the state or any political subdivision thereof other than the authority and shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction. Neither a director of the authority nor any person executing such bonds shall be liable personally thereon by reason of the issuance thereof;
(D) In case any of the directors or officers of the authority whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons cease to be directors or officers after authorization but before the delivery of the bonds, their signatures shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes;
(E) Any provision of the law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this part are fully negotiable;
(F) Any bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the authority pursuant to this part and for a purpose or purposes authorized by this part shall be conclusively deemed, in any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of the bond or the security for the bond, to have been issued pursuant to this part and for such purpose or purposes;
(G) Obligations issued by the authority pursuant to this part are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and shall be exempt from taxation by the state or by any county, municipality or taxing district of the state, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes;
(H) With respect to refunding bonds, title 9, chapter 21 applies; with respect to funding bonds, § 9-11-108 applies; and
(2) To receive funds from county or city governments for purposes of planning, the acquisition of properties and facilities and the construction, operation, management and maintenance of all properties and facilities to which end such governments are authorized to provide funds for any of these purposes, upon grant or loan, and are empowered, but not required, to impose taxes to accomplish the purposes of this part.
Acts 1977, ch. 479, §§ 8, 14; T.C.A., § 65-3108; Acts 1979, ch. 135, § 2; T.C.A., § 66-2-208; Acts 1989, ch. 403, § 7; 2005, ch. 396, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-214 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-214
Part supplemental to other laws
Status: in_force

The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part do not affect the powers conferred by any other general, special or local law. Acts 1977, ch. 479, § 13; T.C.A., §§ 65-3114, 66-2-214.
The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part do not affect the powers conferred by any other general, special or local law.
Acts 1977, ch. 479, § 13; T.C.A., §§ 65-3114, 66-2-214.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-8-208 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 8 / Section 64-8-208
Severability
Status: in_force

It is declared that the sections, clauses and sentences of this part are severable, are not matters of mutual essential inducement and any of them shall be excised if the provisions would otherwise be unconstitutional or ineffective. If any one or more sections, clauses or sentences of this part shall for any reason be questioned in any court and shall be adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, the judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of this part, but shall be confined in its operation to the specific provision or provisions held unconstitutional or invalid; and the inapplicability or invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or part in any one or more instances shall not be taken to affect or prejudice in any way its applicability or validity in any other instance. Acts 2009, ch. 362, § 1.
It is declared that the sections, clauses and sentences of this part are severable, are not matters of mutual essential inducement and any of them shall be excised if the provisions would otherwise be unconstitutional or ineffective. If any one or more sections, clauses or sentences of this part shall for any reason be questioned in any court and shall be adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, the judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions of this part, but shall be confined in its operation to the specific provision or provisions held unconstitutional or invalid; and the inapplicability or invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or part in any one or more instances shall not be taken to affect or prejudice in any way its applicability or validity in any other instance.
Acts 2009, ch. 362, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-4-103 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 4 / Section 64-4-103
Authority established - Purposes
Status: in_force

(a) There is established in Decatur, Hardin, Perry and Wayne counties a port authority to be known as the "Tennessee River four-county port authority." (b) The port authority shall be established for the purposes of: (1) Acquiring, constructing, operating and maintaining ports and navigation terminals on the Tennessee River, including docks, wharves, piers, loading and unloading machinery, scales, transportation equipment, harbor and riverfront improvements, storage and transfer facilities, elevators and all other advisable appurtenant port and terminal facilities; (2) Acquiring, holding, improving and disposing of lands in the vicinity of such ports and terminals that are suitable for the various purposes set forth in this section and for use by manufacturing, processing or fabricating plants or other industries that require access to the waters of the Tennessee River in their operations; and (3) Acquiring, constructing, operating and maintaining railroads, switchyards, concentration yards, recreation and water sports facilities, roads and bridges, and communication, electric power, gas, water and all other utility facilities, including the aforementioned industrial sites, and to provide that the same shall be under the jurisdiction, control and management of the port authority as provided in this chapter. Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 3; T.C.A., § 66-4-103 .
(a) There is established in Decatur, Hardin, Perry and Wayne counties a port authority to be known as the "Tennessee River four-county port authority."
(b) The port authority shall be established for the purposes of: (1) Acquiring, constructing, operating and maintaining ports and navigation terminals on the Tennessee River, including docks, wharves, piers, loading and unloading machinery, scales, transportation equipment, harbor and riverfront improvements, storage and transfer facilities, elevators and all other advisable appurtenant port and terminal facilities; (2) Acquiring, holding, improving and disposing of lands in the vicinity of such ports and terminals that are suitable for the various purposes set forth in this section and for use by manufacturing, processing or fabricating plants or other industries that require access to the waters of the Tennessee River in their operations; and (3) Acquiring, constructing, operating and maintaining railroads, switchyards, concentration yards, recreation and water sports facilities, roads and bridges, and communication, electric power, gas, water and all other utility facilities, including the aforementioned industrial sites, and to provide that the same shall be under the jurisdiction, control and management of the port authority as provided in this chapter.
(1) Acquiring, constructing, operating and maintaining ports and navigation terminals on the Tennessee River, including docks, wharves, piers, loading and unloading machinery, scales, transportation equipment, harbor and riverfront improvements, storage and transfer facilities, elevators and all other advisable appurtenant port and terminal facilities;
(2) Acquiring, holding, improving and disposing of lands in the vicinity of such ports and terminals that are suitable for the various purposes set forth in this section and for use by manufacturing, processing or fabricating plants or other industries that require access to the waters of the Tennessee River in their operations; and
(3) Acquiring, constructing, operating and maintaining railroads, switchyards, concentration yards, recreation and water sports facilities, roads and bridges, and communication, electric power, gas, water and all other utility facilities, including the aforementioned industrial sites, and to provide that the same shall be under the jurisdiction, control and management of the port authority as provided in this chapter.
Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 3; T.C.A., § 66-4-103 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-803 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-803
Executive secretary and personnel
Status: in_force

The board may employ an executive secretary and such other persons as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes stated in this part, and the salary of any such employees may be paid out of such funds as may be available to the authority from any source. The executive secretary shall be the custodian of funds belonging to the authority, and shall keep such records and accounts as may be required by the board. The executive secretary shall also execute a corporate surety bond as prescribed by the board. Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 3.
The board may employ an executive secretary and such other persons as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes stated in this part, and the salary of any such employees may be paid out of such funds as may be available to the authority from any source. The executive secretary shall be the custodian of funds belonging to the authority, and shall keep such records and accounts as may be required by the board. The executive secretary shall also execute a corporate surety bond as prescribed by the board.
Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-304 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-304
Organization and operation - Board of directors - Officers and employees
Status: in_force

The organization of the authority shall be as follows: (1) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors; (2) Membership of the board of directors shall consist of: (A) The county judge or county mayor of each county becoming a member of the authority, in accordance with § 64-2-302 ; (B) The mayor of each city becoming a member of the authority, in accordance with § 64-2-302 ; (C) One (1) member to be selected by the governing body of each county and city becoming members of the authority. The term of each selected member shall be prescribed by the governing body making the selection; and (D) The county mayor and the mayor of each city whose governing body is a member of the authority may select a representative to the board of directors to serve in their respective steads. Any such person selected shall otherwise meet the requirements of subdivision (3)(C) and shall be approved by, and each person's term prescribed by, the governing body of the respective county or city, except the term of the person selected shall not extend past the remaining term of the elected official who selected the person. The person selected and approved by the respective governing body shall serve on the board of directors in the place of the official who selected the person and in all respects shall have the full powers and duties of a member of the board; (3) (A) In the event of failure to elect a successor to any member of the board, the member whose term has expired shall continue to serve until the member's successor has been duly elected as provided in this section; (B) In the event of the death or resignation of a member of the board or the member's inability to serve prior to the expiration of the member's term, the member's successor shall be elected for the unexpired term by the remaining members of the board within thirty (30) days of the event; (C) Any person at least twenty-five (25) years of age who has resided within the boundaries of the authority for a period of at least one (1) year immediately preceding such person's election is eligible to serve as a member of the board of directors of the authority. Any director who ceases to regularly reside within the boundaries of the authority shall automatically become ineligible to serve in such office; (4) Before entering upon their duties, all directors shall take and subscribe to an oath of office, as provided by the constitution and law for county and city officers. Copies of the oath of each director shall be filed with the county clerk of the applicable county; (5) (A) A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum, and the directors shall act by vote of a majority present at any meeting attended by a quorum. Vacancies among the directors shall not affect their power and authority, so long as a quorum remains. Within thirty (30) days after their election as provided in this section, the directors shall hold a meeting to elect a chair. The directors shall hold meetings at such times and places as the directors may determine; (B) Special meetings may be called and held upon such notice and in such manner as the board may by resolution determine. Save as otherwise expressly provided, the board of directors shall establish its own rules of procedure; (6) The directors shall designate a secretary and a treasurer, or one (1) person as secretary-treasurer, and such person need not be a director. The secretary shall attend all regular and special meetings and keep minutes thereof. The minutes of meetings shall be available for inspection by the public at the office of the authority at all reasonable times; (7) (A) The board, by resolution, shall require the treasurer or the secretary-treasurer to execute a bond with an approved corporate surety, in such amount as the board may specify, for the faithful performance of the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's duties and the accounting of all moneys and revenues that may come into the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's hands. Such bonds shall be filed with the secretary of state; (B) The board, by resolution, may require all other subordinate officers or employees to execute such fidelity bonds for the faithful performance of their duties and the accounting of funds that may come to their hands, in such an amount, with such conditions and such sureties, as the board may determine; (8) All members of the board shall serve without compensation but may receive any per diem allowance that may be appropriated by the governing body of the county or city electing a director, for such director. Reasonable expenses incurred by members of the board while engaged in the business of the authority are subject to reimbursement by the authority; (9) The directors shall be indemnified by the authority for any liability they might incur while acting in such capacity other than for culpable negligence; and (10) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the directors shall be removable only for good cause and after preferment of charges, as provided by law for county officers. Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 3; T.C.A., § 66-2-304; Acts 1994, ch. 597, § 1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2008 , ch. 1042, § 1.
The organization of the authority shall be as follows:
(1) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors;
(2) Membership of the board of directors shall consist of: (A) The county judge or county mayor of each county becoming a member of the authority, in accordance with § 64-2-302 ; (B) The mayor of each city becoming a member of the authority, in accordance with § 64-2-302 ; (C) One (1) member to be selected by the governing body of each county and city becoming members of the authority. The term of each selected member shall be prescribed by the governing body making the selection; and (D) The county mayor and the mayor of each city whose governing body is a member of the authority may select a representative to the board of directors to serve in their respective steads. Any such person selected shall otherwise meet the requirements of subdivision (3)(C) and shall be approved by, and each person's term prescribed by, the governing body of the respective county or city, except the term of the person selected shall not extend past the remaining term of the elected official who selected the person. The person selected and approved by the respective governing body shall serve on the board of directors in the place of the official who selected the person and in all respects shall have the full powers and duties of a member of the board;
(A) The county judge or county mayor of each county becoming a member of the authority, in accordance with § 64-2-302 ;
(B) The mayor of each city becoming a member of the authority, in accordance with § 64-2-302 ;
(C) One (1) member to be selected by the governing body of each county and city becoming members of the authority. The term of each selected member shall be prescribed by the governing body making the selection; and
(D) The county mayor and the mayor of each city whose governing body is a member of the authority may select a representative to the board of directors to serve in their respective steads. Any such person selected shall otherwise meet the requirements of subdivision (3)(C) and shall be approved by, and each person's term prescribed by, the governing body of the respective county or city, except the term of the person selected shall not extend past the remaining term of the elected official who selected the person. The person selected and approved by the respective governing body shall serve on the board of directors in the place of the official who selected the person and in all respects shall have the full powers and duties of a member of the board;
(3) (A) In the event of failure to elect a successor to any member of the board, the member whose term has expired shall continue to serve until the member's successor has been duly elected as provided in this section; (B) In the event of the death or resignation of a member of the board or the member's inability to serve prior to the expiration of the member's term, the member's successor shall be elected for the unexpired term by the remaining members of the board within thirty (30) days of the event; (C) Any person at least twenty-five (25) years of age who has resided within the boundaries of the authority for a period of at least one (1) year immediately preceding such person's election is eligible to serve as a member of the board of directors of the authority. Any director who ceases to regularly reside within the boundaries of the authority shall automatically become ineligible to serve in such office;
(A) In the event of failure to elect a successor to any member of the board, the member whose term has expired shall continue to serve until the member's successor has been duly elected as provided in this section;
(B) In the event of the death or resignation of a member of the board or the member's inability to serve prior to the expiration of the member's term, the member's successor shall be elected for the unexpired term by the remaining members of the board within thirty (30) days of the event;
(C) Any person at least twenty-five (25) years of age who has resided within the boundaries of the authority for a period of at least one (1) year immediately preceding such person's election is eligible to serve as a member of the board of directors of the authority. Any director who ceases to regularly reside within the boundaries of the authority shall automatically become ineligible to serve in such office;
(4) Before entering upon their duties, all directors shall take and subscribe to an oath of office, as provided by the constitution and law for county and city officers. Copies of the oath of each director shall be filed with the county clerk of the applicable county;
(5) (A) A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum, and the directors shall act by vote of a majority present at any meeting attended by a quorum. Vacancies among the directors shall not affect their power and authority, so long as a quorum remains. Within thirty (30) days after their election as provided in this section, the directors shall hold a meeting to elect a chair. The directors shall hold meetings at such times and places as the directors may determine; (B) Special meetings may be called and held upon such notice and in such manner as the board may by resolution determine. Save as otherwise expressly provided, the board of directors shall establish its own rules of procedure;
(A) A majority of the directors shall constitute a quorum, and the directors shall act by vote of a majority present at any meeting attended by a quorum. Vacancies among the directors shall not affect their power and authority, so long as a quorum remains. Within thirty (30) days after their election as provided in this section, the directors shall hold a meeting to elect a chair. The directors shall hold meetings at such times and places as the directors may determine;
(B) Special meetings may be called and held upon such notice and in such manner as the board may by resolution determine. Save as otherwise expressly provided, the board of directors shall establish its own rules of procedure;
(6) The directors shall designate a secretary and a treasurer, or one (1) person as secretary-treasurer, and such person need not be a director. The secretary shall attend all regular and special meetings and keep minutes thereof. The minutes of meetings shall be available for inspection by the public at the office of the authority at all reasonable times;
(7) (A) The board, by resolution, shall require the treasurer or the secretary-treasurer to execute a bond with an approved corporate surety, in such amount as the board may specify, for the faithful performance of the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's duties and the accounting of all moneys and revenues that may come into the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's hands. Such bonds shall be filed with the secretary of state; (B) The board, by resolution, may require all other subordinate officers or employees to execute such fidelity bonds for the faithful performance of their duties and the accounting of funds that may come to their hands, in such an amount, with such conditions and such sureties, as the board may determine;
(A) The board, by resolution, shall require the treasurer or the secretary-treasurer to execute a bond with an approved corporate surety, in such amount as the board may specify, for the faithful performance of the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's duties and the accounting of all moneys and revenues that may come into the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's hands. Such bonds shall be filed with the secretary of state;
(B) The board, by resolution, may require all other subordinate officers or employees to execute such fidelity bonds for the faithful performance of their duties and the accounting of funds that may come to their hands, in such an amount, with such conditions and such sureties, as the board may determine;
(8) All members of the board shall serve without compensation but may receive any per diem allowance that may be appropriated by the governing body of the county or city electing a director, for such director. Reasonable expenses incurred by members of the board while engaged in the business of the authority are subject to reimbursement by the authority;
(9) The directors shall be indemnified by the authority for any liability they might incur while acting in such capacity other than for culpable negligence; and
(10) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the directors shall be removable only for good cause and after preferment of charges, as provided by law for county officers.
Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 3; T.C.A., § 66-2-304; Acts 1994, ch. 597, § 1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2008 , ch. 1042, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1205 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1205
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-7-102 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 7 / Section 64-7-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Comprehensive plan or general plan" means a general, broad-based long range plan or document that formulates policies and proposals to guide the growth and development of a local government. Such plans address functional elements, including, but not limited to, future land use, improvements to transportation systems, community facilities and infrastructure, as well as providing a capital improvements program and budget for implementation of these proposed improvements; (2) "Infrastructure" means the basic network of public utilities and access facilities that support and promote land development. Water and sewerage system elements, storm drainage systems, roads, streets and highways, public transportation, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, railroads, gas and electric transmission lines, telecommunications networks and solid waste disposal sites and similar public facilities shall be included in this definition; (3) "Local government or governments" means Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson and Wilson counties and all incorporated municipalities and metropolitan governments located within these counties; (4) "Public agency" means the regional council, any political subdivision of this state, any agency of the state government or of the United States and any political subdivision of another state; (5) "Regional council" means the greater Nashville regional council created by this chapter; and (6) "Regional impact project" means: (A) Any commercial, residential, industrial, recreational or public facility building or development, the construction or expansion of which is proposed to be located in more than one (1) local government jurisdiction and/or where the construction or expansion of the building or development is expected by the local government or by the regional council to have infrastructure impacts upon two (2) or more government jurisdictions; and (B) (i) Upon determination that the proposed location, construction or expansion of a building or development is expected by the local government or by the regional council to have infrastructure impacts upon two (2) or more local government jurisdictions, additional quantitative measures are provided in this chapter for general reference in the determination of regional impact projects, and are not all inclusive, but shall include any: (a) Commercial or industrial building or development aggregating two hundred fifty thousand square feet (250,000 sq. ft.) or more of floor area; (b) Residential development of two hundred fifty (250) or more dwelling units; (c) Recreational or public facility building or development that will generate fifteen thousand (15,000) or more additional vehicle trips per day; and (d) Infrastructure project having the installation of water lines of greater than six inches (6") in diameter, sewer lines greater than eight inches (8") in diameter or road improvements that provide or increase capacity by fifteen thousand (15,000) or more vehicles per day; (ii) The applicability of these measures in the determination of regional impact projects will vary somewhat with the location of the proposed project, but should be used by the local government jurisdictions and/or the regional council in making such determinations. Other quantitative measures as determined by the regional council may be utilized in determining regional impact projects. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 837, s 1, eff. 4/19/2022. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, Secs.s 1, s 2eff. 4/2/2018. Acts 1988, ch. 886, § 1.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Comprehensive plan or general plan" means a general, broad-based long range plan or document that formulates policies and proposals to guide the growth and development of a local government. Such plans address functional elements, including, but not limited to, future land use, improvements to transportation systems, community facilities and infrastructure, as well as providing a capital improvements program and budget for implementation of these proposed improvements;
(2) "Infrastructure" means the basic network of public utilities and access facilities that support and promote land development. Water and sewerage system elements, storm drainage systems, roads, streets and highways, public transportation, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, railroads, gas and electric transmission lines, telecommunications networks and solid waste disposal sites and similar public facilities shall be included in this definition;
(3) "Local government or governments" means Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson and Wilson counties and all incorporated municipalities and metropolitan governments located within these counties;
(4) "Public agency" means the regional council, any political subdivision of this state, any agency of the state government or of the United States and any political subdivision of another state;
(5) "Regional council" means the greater Nashville regional council created by this chapter; and
(6) "Regional impact project" means: (A) Any commercial, residential, industrial, recreational or public facility building or development, the construction or expansion of which is proposed to be located in more than one (1) local government jurisdiction and/or where the construction or expansion of the building or development is expected by the local government or by the regional council to have infrastructure impacts upon two (2) or more government jurisdictions; and (B) (i) Upon determination that the proposed location, construction or expansion of a building or development is expected by the local government or by the regional council to have infrastructure impacts upon two (2) or more local government jurisdictions, additional quantitative measures are provided in this chapter for general reference in the determination of regional impact projects, and are not all inclusive, but shall include any: (a) Commercial or industrial building or development aggregating two hundred fifty thousand square feet (250,000 sq. ft.) or more of floor area; (b) Residential development of two hundred fifty (250) or more dwelling units; (c) Recreational or public facility building or development that will generate fifteen thousand (15,000) or more additional vehicle trips per day; and (d) Infrastructure project having the installation of water lines of greater than six inches (6") in diameter, sewer lines greater than eight inches (8") in diameter or road improvements that provide or increase capacity by fifteen thousand (15,000) or more vehicles per day; (ii) The applicability of these measures in the determination of regional impact projects will vary somewhat with the location of the proposed project, but should be used by the local government jurisdictions and/or the regional council in making such determinations. Other quantitative measures as determined by the regional council may be utilized in determining regional impact projects.
(A) Any commercial, residential, industrial, recreational or public facility building or development, the construction or expansion of which is proposed to be located in more than one (1) local government jurisdiction and/or where the construction or expansion of the building or development is expected by the local government or by the regional council to have infrastructure impacts upon two (2) or more government jurisdictions; and
(B) (i) Upon determination that the proposed location, construction or expansion of a building or development is expected by the local government or by the regional council to have infrastructure impacts upon two (2) or more local government jurisdictions, additional quantitative measures are provided in this chapter for general reference in the determination of regional impact projects, and are not all inclusive, but shall include any: (a) Commercial or industrial building or development aggregating two hundred fifty thousand square feet (250,000 sq. ft.) or more of floor area; (b) Residential development of two hundred fifty (250) or more dwelling units; (c) Recreational or public facility building or development that will generate fifteen thousand (15,000) or more additional vehicle trips per day; and (d) Infrastructure project having the installation of water lines of greater than six inches (6") in diameter, sewer lines greater than eight inches (8") in diameter or road improvements that provide or increase capacity by fifteen thousand (15,000) or more vehicles per day; (ii) The applicability of these measures in the determination of regional impact projects will vary somewhat with the location of the proposed project, but should be used by the local government jurisdictions and/or the regional council in making such determinations. Other quantitative measures as determined by the regional council may be utilized in determining regional impact projects.
(i) Upon determination that the proposed location, construction or expansion of a building or development is expected by the local government or by the regional council to have infrastructure impacts upon two (2) or more local government jurisdictions, additional quantitative measures are provided in this chapter for general reference in the determination of regional impact projects, and are not all inclusive, but shall include any: (a) Commercial or industrial building or development aggregating two hundred fifty thousand square feet (250,000 sq. ft.) or more of floor area; (b) Residential development of two hundred fifty (250) or more dwelling units; (c) Recreational or public facility building or development that will generate fifteen thousand (15,000) or more additional vehicle trips per day; and (d) Infrastructure project having the installation of water lines of greater than six inches (6") in diameter, sewer lines greater than eight inches (8") in diameter or road improvements that provide or increase capacity by fifteen thousand (15,000) or more vehicles per day;
(a) Commercial or industrial building or development aggregating two hundred fifty thousand square feet (250,000 sq. ft.) or more of floor area;
(b) Residential development of two hundred fifty (250) or more dwelling units;
(c) Recreational or public facility building or development that will generate fifteen thousand (15,000) or more additional vehicle trips per day; and
(d) Infrastructure project having the installation of water lines of greater than six inches (6") in diameter, sewer lines greater than eight inches (8") in diameter or road improvements that provide or increase capacity by fifteen thousand (15,000) or more vehicles per day;
(ii) The applicability of these measures in the determination of regional impact projects will vary somewhat with the location of the proposed project, but should be used by the local government jurisdictions and/or the regional council in making such determinations. Other quantitative measures as determined by the regional council may be utilized in determining regional impact projects.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 837, s 1, eff. 4/19/2022.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, Secs.s 1, s 2eff. 4/2/2018.
Acts 1988, ch. 886, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1103 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1103
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The powers, duties and functions of the board are as follows: (1) Enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with state, federal and local governments, with agencies of such governments, with private individuals and corporations and with associations and organizations as the board may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to carry out the purposes of this part. This authority includes, without limitation, the power to contract and make cooperative arrangements with the adjoining state of Kentucky, including cities, counties and other public agencies within the state, for planning, land purchase and acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of all works related to water resources development, conservation and open space. It is the intent of this subdivision (1) that the authority have full powers to operate across state lines subject only to contractual agreements with private, governmental and public bodies and agencies; (2) Adopt, amend and repeal bylaws; (3) Appoint and define duties and compensation of a program manager and other such agents as the board deems necessary to transact its business; (4) Accept grants, funds and other assistance from any and all governmental agencies, private agencies and individuals and to spend these in behalf of the authority programs; (5) Set policy for the authority, including identifying projects, the priority of work and allocating how the budget will be spent; (6) Delegate any of its powers and duties to the staff assigned to it within the department; (7) Investigate all water and related resources of the Hatchie, Obion and Forked Deer River basins with regard to flow, hindrances to flow and health of bottomland hardwoods; (8) Conduct planning for maintenance and restoration of flow and floodplain dynamics of the Hatchie, Obion and Forked Deer River basins. Such planning shall include the order in which specific projects will be commenced. It may also include the prevention of upland soil erosion through such projects as gully and road bank treatment, cropland conversion and accelerated conservation and treatment of grasslands and forests. Such plan formulation must take into account the plans and proposals already prepared by local, state and federal agencies dealing with water control, conservation and related land development; (9) Prepare preliminary architectural and engineering plans for specific works; (10) Execute contracts with existing agencies involved in regional planning and development for providing combined staffs and operating personnel, including the United States corps of engineers, United States soil conservation service and development districts organized under the Development District Act of 1965, compiled in title 13, chapter 14; (11) Prepare detailed architectural and engineering plans and specifications for specific projects and works related to water resources or flood plains, if needed and appropriate; however, many of the projects should be accomplished without detailed engineering plans and specifications as they will involve only the removal of minor blockages, beaver dams or similar actions; (12) Arrange with any city, county, state or supplier of utilities for the abandonment, relocation or other adjustment of roads, highways and utility lines, but the authority is not responsible for the maintenance, construction or removal of roads, highways, bridges or utility lines; (13) Acquire by purchase or by gift all land and facilities within the area needed for construction of water control structures, channel improvements and facilities for navigation, drainage, irrigation, water conservation and supply, recreation, fish and wildlife and open space. Interest in land may be acquired, including leasehold interest, and the authority may hold, mortgage or otherwise encumber, sell, lease or sublease such land. During the time that title to such property is held in public ownership, it is exempt from all taxes levied by the state and all political subdivisions thereof, and all other property and activities of the authority are similarly exempt; (14) The power of eminent domain in behalf of authority purposes shall, within their discretion, be exercised by cities and counties within the area. The governing bodies of cities and counties are hereby authorized through the power of eminent domain to acquire all lands and facilities within the area needed for construction of water control structures, channel improvements and facilities for navigation, drainage, irrigation, water conservation and supply, recreation, fish and wildlife and open space. Interest in land may be acquired, including leasehold interest, and such may be held, mortgaged or otherwise encumbered, sold, leased or subleased in behalf of authority purposes. The power of eminent domain may be exercised by the governing bodies of the cities and counties within the area under title 29, chapter 17, and shall include the power to condemn water rights, easements and any other interest in real estate. During the time that title to such property is held in public ownership, it is exempt from all taxes levied by the state and all political subdivisions thereof; (15) Build, construct, operate, manage, lease and maintain all works, facilities and programs needed for water controls, channel improvements, navigation, drainage, irrigation, water conservation, water quality, water supply, recreation, fish and wildlife and open space; (16) Obtain funds from county governments for purposes of planning, acquisition of land and facilities, and construction, operation, management and maintenance of all works, facilities and programs particularly required by such county or counties. County governments are empowered, but are not required, to impose taxes to accomplish these programs. Such taxes, if imposed, shall be upon all real property lying within the Obion-Forked Deer Rivers basin area watersheds as situated in the respective counties and drained by the Obion-Forked Deer Rivers and their tributaries, and such tax shall be imposed on that property determined by the county as benefiting from the works of improvement and programs of the authority; (17) Fix, levy and collect fees, rents, tolls or other charges for the use of or in connection with any works or programs that are administered by the authority and in the event any agreements with holders of bonds shall be made as provided in this part, to fix, levy and collect such fees, rents, tolls and other charges in accordance with such agreements and subject thereto; and (18) All moneys raised by the imposition of ad valorem taxes or by county appropriations shall be deposited with the state treasurer for the operation of the authority; and interest on such funds held for capital outlay shall accrue to the benefit of the authority and shall be carried forward when necessary as with other capital outlay funds. All funds deposited with the state treasurer shall be reported as expendable receipts; however, in the event that any funds raised by ad valorem taxes or by county appropriations remain in an account with the state treasurer for the authority as of June 30 of any fiscal year, it is the intent that such remaining funds shall not revert to the state treasurer, but shall be carried forward for subsequent use in the operations of the authority. The commissioner of finance and administration shall prescribe an equitable procedure for determining the amounts of any remaining funds, such procedure to be approved by the comptroller of the treasury and the board of directors of the Obion-Forked Deer basin authority. Acts 1976, ch. 448, § 3; 1980, ch. 588, §§ 1, 2; 1980, ch. 604, §§ 4, 6; T.C.A., § 64-1-403; Acts 1996, ch. 890, §§ 11-20.
The powers, duties and functions of the board are as follows:
(1) Enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with state, federal and local governments, with agencies of such governments, with private individuals and corporations and with associations and organizations as the board may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to carry out the purposes of this part. This authority includes, without limitation, the power to contract and make cooperative arrangements with the adjoining state of Kentucky, including cities, counties and other public agencies within the state, for planning, land purchase and acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of all works related to water resources development, conservation and open space. It is the intent of this subdivision (1) that the authority have full powers to operate across state lines subject only to contractual agreements with private, governmental and public bodies and agencies;
(2) Adopt, amend and repeal bylaws;
(3) Appoint and define duties and compensation of a program manager and other such agents as the board deems necessary to transact its business;
(4) Accept grants, funds and other assistance from any and all governmental agencies, private agencies and individuals and to spend these in behalf of the authority programs;
(5) Set policy for the authority, including identifying projects, the priority of work and allocating how the budget will be spent;
(6) Delegate any of its powers and duties to the staff assigned to it within the department;
(7) Investigate all water and related resources of the Hatchie, Obion and Forked Deer River basins with regard to flow, hindrances to flow and health of bottomland hardwoods;
(8) Conduct planning for maintenance and restoration of flow and floodplain dynamics of the Hatchie, Obion and Forked Deer River basins. Such planning shall include the order in which specific projects will be commenced. It may also include the prevention of upland soil erosion through such projects as gully and road bank treatment, cropland conversion and accelerated conservation and treatment of grasslands and forests. Such plan formulation must take into account the plans and proposals already prepared by local, state and federal agencies dealing with water control, conservation and related land development;
(9) Prepare preliminary architectural and engineering plans for specific works;
(10) Execute contracts with existing agencies involved in regional planning and development for providing combined staffs and operating personnel, including the United States corps of engineers, United States soil conservation service and development districts organized under the Development District Act of 1965, compiled in title 13, chapter 14;
(11) Prepare detailed architectural and engineering plans and specifications for specific projects and works related to water resources or flood plains, if needed and appropriate; however, many of the projects should be accomplished without detailed engineering plans and specifications as they will involve only the removal of minor blockages, beaver dams or similar actions;
(12) Arrange with any city, county, state or supplier of utilities for the abandonment, relocation or other adjustment of roads, highways and utility lines, but the authority is not responsible for the maintenance, construction or removal of roads, highways, bridges or utility lines;
(13) Acquire by purchase or by gift all land and facilities within the area needed for construction of water control structures, channel improvements and facilities for navigation, drainage, irrigation, water conservation and supply, recreation, fish and wildlife and open space. Interest in land may be acquired, including leasehold interest, and the authority may hold, mortgage or otherwise encumber, sell, lease or sublease such land. During the time that title to such property is held in public ownership, it is exempt from all taxes levied by the state and all political subdivisions thereof, and all other property and activities of the authority are similarly exempt;
(14) The power of eminent domain in behalf of authority purposes shall, within their discretion, be exercised by cities and counties within the area. The governing bodies of cities and counties are hereby authorized through the power of eminent domain to acquire all lands and facilities within the area needed for construction of water control structures, channel improvements and facilities for navigation, drainage, irrigation, water conservation and supply, recreation, fish and wildlife and open space. Interest in land may be acquired, including leasehold interest, and such may be held, mortgaged or otherwise encumbered, sold, leased or subleased in behalf of authority purposes. The power of eminent domain may be exercised by the governing bodies of the cities and counties within the area under title 29, chapter 17, and shall include the power to condemn water rights, easements and any other interest in real estate. During the time that title to such property is held in public ownership, it is exempt from all taxes levied by the state and all political subdivisions thereof;
(15) Build, construct, operate, manage, lease and maintain all works, facilities and programs needed for water controls, channel improvements, navigation, drainage, irrigation, water conservation, water quality, water supply, recreation, fish and wildlife and open space;
(16) Obtain funds from county governments for purposes of planning, acquisition of land and facilities, and construction, operation, management and maintenance of all works, facilities and programs particularly required by such county or counties. County governments are empowered, but are not required, to impose taxes to accomplish these programs. Such taxes, if imposed, shall be upon all real property lying within the Obion-Forked Deer Rivers basin area watersheds as situated in the respective counties and drained by the Obion-Forked Deer Rivers and their tributaries, and such tax shall be imposed on that property determined by the county as benefiting from the works of improvement and programs of the authority;
(17) Fix, levy and collect fees, rents, tolls or other charges for the use of or in connection with any works or programs that are administered by the authority and in the event any agreements with holders of bonds shall be made as provided in this part, to fix, levy and collect such fees, rents, tolls and other charges in accordance with such agreements and subject thereto; and
(18) All moneys raised by the imposition of ad valorem taxes or by county appropriations shall be deposited with the state treasurer for the operation of the authority; and interest on such funds held for capital outlay shall accrue to the benefit of the authority and shall be carried forward when necessary as with other capital outlay funds. All funds deposited with the state treasurer shall be reported as expendable receipts; however, in the event that any funds raised by ad valorem taxes or by county appropriations remain in an account with the state treasurer for the authority as of June 30 of any fiscal year, it is the intent that such remaining funds shall not revert to the state treasurer, but shall be carried forward for subsequent use in the operations of the authority. The commissioner of finance and administration shall prescribe an equitable procedure for determining the amounts of any remaining funds, such procedure to be approved by the comptroller of the treasury and the board of directors of the Obion-Forked Deer basin authority.
Acts 1976, ch. 448, § 3; 1980, ch. 588, §§ 1, 2; 1980, ch. 604, §§ 4, 6; T.C.A., § 64-1-403; Acts 1996, ch. 890, §§ 11-20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-3-106 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 3 / Section 64-3-106
Participation by counties - Withdrawal
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to Williamson, Rutherford and Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson counties for the purpose of implementing the programs established in this chapter, and any or all of these counties are hereby expressly authorized by the general assembly to participate in the programs established. However, prior to participation in such programs, the county legislative bodies of such counties shall express their desire to participate in the programs by means of a resolution to that effect, passed by each or all of the respective local legislative bodies of the counties involved. The resolution shall be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of such legislative bodies within one hundred twenty (120) days of July 1, 1980. (b) Any county to which this chapter applies that has elected or elects to participate in the programs authorized by the chapter may withdraw from participation therein by resolution to that effect adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body of such county. However, such withdrawal does not relieve such county of any of its then existing obligation on account of bonds or other evidence of indebtedness incurred by such county on account of its participation in the programs of the authority, and such obligation shall continue until discharged by the county. Acts 1980, ch. 897, § 7; T.C.A., § 66-3-107.
(a) This chapter applies to Williamson, Rutherford and Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson counties for the purpose of implementing the programs established in this chapter, and any or all of these counties are hereby expressly authorized by the general assembly to participate in the programs established. However, prior to participation in such programs, the county legislative bodies of such counties shall express their desire to participate in the programs by means of a resolution to that effect, passed by each or all of the respective local legislative bodies of the counties involved. The resolution shall be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of such legislative bodies within one hundred twenty (120) days of July 1, 1980.
(b) Any county to which this chapter applies that has elected or elects to participate in the programs authorized by the chapter may withdraw from participation therein by resolution to that effect adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body of such county. However, such withdrawal does not relieve such county of any of its then existing obligation on account of bonds or other evidence of indebtedness incurred by such county on account of its participation in the programs of the authority, and such obligation shall continue until discharged by the county.
Acts 1980, ch. 897, § 7; T.C.A., § 66-3-107.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-204 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-204
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The powers, duties and functions of the authority are as follows: (1) Have perpetual succession in corporate name; (2) Sue and be sued in corporate name; (3) Adopt, use and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noted; (4) Enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with state, federal and local governments, with private individuals and corporations and with associations and organizations as the board may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to carry out the purposes of this part. This authority includes, without limitation, the power to contract and make cooperative arrangements with the adjoining state of Mississippi, including cities, counties and other public agencies within that state, for planning, land purchase and acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of all works related to water resources, development, conservations and open space. It is the intent of this subdivision (4) that the authority have full powers to operate across state lines, subject only to contractual agreements with private, governmental and public bodies and agencies; (5) Adopt, amend and repeal bylaws; (6) Appoint such managers, officers, employees, attorneys and agents as the board deems necessary or convenient for the transaction of its business and to fix their compensation, define their duties and require bonds of such of them as the board may determine; (7) Accept grants, funds and other assistance from any governmental agencies, private agencies and individuals and spend these in behalf of the programs; (8) Investigate and study all water and related land resources of the Chickasaw basin for overall planning and development; (9) Adopt a comprehensive plan for development of the water, land and related land resources of the Chickasaw basin area, which will include, as a minimum, the identification of projects, works and facilities needed to protect, enhance and accelerate the orderly growth, safety, welfare and development of the area. Such plan shall take into account the plans and proposals adopted by other local, state and federal agencies dealing with water and related land resources development, conservation and control and shall be compatible with plans of the Memphis-Delta development district. Special consideration shall be given to projects and work related to the United States corps of engineers, the United States soil conservation service and the United States department of the interior; (10) Execute contracts with existing agencies involved in regional planning and development for providing combined staffs and operating personnel, including the Mississippi-Arkansas-Tennessee council of governments, and a development district organized under title 13, chapter 14; (11) Prepare preliminary architectural and engineering plans for specific projects and works of the authority; (12) Prepare detailed architectural and engineering plans and specifications for specific projects and works related to water resources and related land development, flooding, navigation, harbors, conservation, water quality and open space; (13) Arrange and cooperate with any city, county, state or supplier of utilities for the abandonment, relocation or other adjustment on roads, highways, bridges and utility lines and services; (14) Acquire by purchase or by gift all land or interest in land, including easements, rights-of-way and leasehold interests and facilities within the area needed for construction of water control structures, channel improvements and facilities for navigation, drainage, irrigation, water conservation and supply, recreation, fish and wildlife conservation and open space. The authority may hold, mortgage or otherwise encumber, sell, lease or sublease such land or interests in land or easements deemed to be in the public interest. During the time that title to such property is held in public ownership, it is exempt from all taxes levied by the state and all political subdivisions thereof; and all other property and activities of the authority are similarly exempt. The authority may lease or rent privileges in or upon any property under its control upon such terms and conditions as it deems to be in the public interest. All funds derived from the disposal by the authority of any interest in real property shall, notwithstanding § 12-2-112(a)(7) , be deposited to a reserve account for the use and benefit of the Chickasaw basin authority. The funds in such account may be expended only after they have been appropriated and allotted in accordance with title 9, chapter 4; (15) Build, construct, operate, manage, lease and maintain all works, facilities and programs needed for water controls, channel improvements, navigation, drainage, irrigation, water conservation, water quality, water supply, recreation, fish and wildlife conservation and open space; (16) Fund jointly with the state the planning, acquisition of land and facilities, construction, operation, management and maintenance of all works, facilities and programs needed by the authority; (17) Fix, levy and collect fees, rents, tolls or other charges for the use of or in connection with any works or programs that are administered by the authority and with any bond issue that may be issued under this part; and (18) Develop reservoirs and shoreline lands for recreational use and provide for their operation. Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 4; T.C.A., § 66-1-204 ; Acts 1984, ch. 539, § 1; 2006, ch. 863, § 6.
The powers, duties and functions of the authority are as follows:
(1) Have perpetual succession in corporate name;
(2) Sue and be sued in corporate name;
(3) Adopt, use and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noted;
(4) Enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with state, federal and local governments, with private individuals and corporations and with associations and organizations as the board may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to carry out the purposes of this part. This authority includes, without limitation, the power to contract and make cooperative arrangements with the adjoining state of Mississippi, including cities, counties and other public agencies within that state, for planning, land purchase and acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of all works related to water resources, development, conservations and open space. It is the intent of this subdivision (4) that the authority have full powers to operate across state lines, subject only to contractual agreements with private, governmental and public bodies and agencies;
(5) Adopt, amend and repeal bylaws;
(6) Appoint such managers, officers, employees, attorneys and agents as the board deems necessary or convenient for the transaction of its business and to fix their compensation, define their duties and require bonds of such of them as the board may determine;
(7) Accept grants, funds and other assistance from any governmental agencies, private agencies and individuals and spend these in behalf of the programs;
(8) Investigate and study all water and related land resources of the Chickasaw basin for overall planning and development;
(9) Adopt a comprehensive plan for development of the water, land and related land resources of the Chickasaw basin area, which will include, as a minimum, the identification of projects, works and facilities needed to protect, enhance and accelerate the orderly growth, safety, welfare and development of the area. Such plan shall take into account the plans and proposals adopted by other local, state and federal agencies dealing with water and related land resources development, conservation and control and shall be compatible with plans of the Memphis-Delta development district. Special consideration shall be given to projects and work related to the United States corps of engineers, the United States soil conservation service and the United States department of the interior;
(10) Execute contracts with existing agencies involved in regional planning and development for providing combined staffs and operating personnel, including the Mississippi-Arkansas-Tennessee council of governments, and a development district organized under title 13, chapter 14;
(11) Prepare preliminary architectural and engineering plans for specific projects and works of the authority;
(12) Prepare detailed architectural and engineering plans and specifications for specific projects and works related to water resources and related land development, flooding, navigation, harbors, conservation, water quality and open space;
(13) Arrange and cooperate with any city, county, state or supplier of utilities for the abandonment, relocation or other adjustment on roads, highways, bridges and utility lines and services;
(14) Acquire by purchase or by gift all land or interest in land, including easements, rights-of-way and leasehold interests and facilities within the area needed for construction of water control structures, channel improvements and facilities for navigation, drainage, irrigation, water conservation and supply, recreation, fish and wildlife conservation and open space. The authority may hold, mortgage or otherwise encumber, sell, lease or sublease such land or interests in land or easements deemed to be in the public interest. During the time that title to such property is held in public ownership, it is exempt from all taxes levied by the state and all political subdivisions thereof; and all other property and activities of the authority are similarly exempt. The authority may lease or rent privileges in or upon any property under its control upon such terms and conditions as it deems to be in the public interest. All funds derived from the disposal by the authority of any interest in real property shall, notwithstanding § 12-2-112(a)(7) , be deposited to a reserve account for the use and benefit of the Chickasaw basin authority. The funds in such account may be expended only after they have been appropriated and allotted in accordance with title 9, chapter 4;
(15) Build, construct, operate, manage, lease and maintain all works, facilities and programs needed for water controls, channel improvements, navigation, drainage, irrigation, water conservation, water quality, water supply, recreation, fish and wildlife conservation and open space;
(16) Fund jointly with the state the planning, acquisition of land and facilities, construction, operation, management and maintenance of all works, facilities and programs needed by the authority;
(17) Fix, levy and collect fees, rents, tolls or other charges for the use of or in connection with any works or programs that are administered by the authority and with any bond issue that may be issued under this part; and
(18) Develop reservoirs and shoreline lands for recreational use and provide for their operation.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 4; T.C.A., § 66-1-204 ; Acts 1984, ch. 539, § 1; 2006, ch. 863, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-209 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-209
Regular meetings - Conduct of business - Compensation and expenses
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall establish the time, date and place for its regular meetings. The chair or a majority of the voting members of the board, by petition, may call special meetings of the board. (b) A majority of the entire voting membership of the board and not simply a majority of those members present shall be necessary to conduct business. (c) The members of the board, executive committee or advisory committee, if an advisory committee is appointed, shall serve without compensation, but may be allowed necessary travel and other expenses while engaged in the business of the authority. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
(a) The board shall establish the time, date and place for its regular meetings. The chair or a majority of the voting members of the board, by petition, may call special meetings of the board.
(b) A majority of the entire voting membership of the board and not simply a majority of those members present shall be necessary to conduct business.
(c) The members of the board, executive committee or advisory committee, if an advisory committee is appointed, shall serve without compensation, but may be allowed necessary travel and other expenses while engaged in the business of the authority. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-9-103 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 9 / Section 64-9-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Authority" means the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee; (2) "Board" means the authority's board of directors; (3) "Initial megasite property" means the property spanning parts of Haywood County and Fayette County and depicted on the survey prepared by Barron Surveying and Mapping by Craig J. Barron TNRLS#2639, Job No. 21-198, dated August 31, 2021, for the department of general services; (4) "Megasite" and "megasite of West Tennessee" mean the initial megasite property, less all parcels of land conveyed in fee simple to private entities from time to time; (5) "Permitted use" means a use determined by the authority to be consistent with or functionally related to the purposes set forth in this chapter; (6) "Project": (A) Means any or all of the following, whether or not now in existence, as determined by the authority to be consistent with the purposes set forth in this chapter: (i) All, any part of, or any interest in, land included within the megasite; and (ii) Any building, facility, structure, or other improvement on, through, over, or under the megasite; and (B) Notwithstanding subdivision (6)(A), "project" does not include a college of applied technology established on the megasite in accordance with title 49, chapter 11, part 4; (7) "Wastewater system" means the real and personal property owned by this state and utilized as a wastewater facility for the purposes of this chapter to serve the initial megasite property, including collection and transmission systems, treatment plants, and reuse or disposal systems, including, but not limited to, plants, pumps, pumping stations, pipes, treatment systems, and related easements, but excluding a service line or other infrastructure located within the boundary of property leased by the authority to a third party or owned by a third party; and (8) "Water system" means the real and personal property owned by this state and utilized for the collection, treatment, storage, and distribution of water for the purposes of this chapter to serve the initial megasite property including, but not limited to, plants, pipes, tanks, pumps, meters, storage tanks, and related easements, but excluding a service line or other infrastructure located on a customer's side of a water meter that measures service to the customer. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 763, s 1, eff. 3/31/2022. Added by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 11/3/2021.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Authority" means the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee;
(2) "Board" means the authority's board of directors;
(3) "Initial megasite property" means the property spanning parts of Haywood County and Fayette County and depicted on the survey prepared by Barron Surveying and Mapping by Craig J. Barron TNRLS#2639, Job No. 21-198, dated August 31, 2021, for the department of general services;
(4) "Megasite" and "megasite of West Tennessee" mean the initial megasite property, less all parcels of land conveyed in fee simple to private entities from time to time;
(5) "Permitted use" means a use determined by the authority to be consistent with or functionally related to the purposes set forth in this chapter;
(6) "Project": (A) Means any or all of the following, whether or not now in existence, as determined by the authority to be consistent with the purposes set forth in this chapter: (i) All, any part of, or any interest in, land included within the megasite; and (ii) Any building, facility, structure, or other improvement on, through, over, or under the megasite; and (B) Notwithstanding subdivision (6)(A), "project" does not include a college of applied technology established on the megasite in accordance with title 49, chapter 11, part 4;
(A) Means any or all of the following, whether or not now in existence, as determined by the authority to be consistent with the purposes set forth in this chapter: (i) All, any part of, or any interest in, land included within the megasite; and (ii) Any building, facility, structure, or other improvement on, through, over, or under the megasite; and
(i) All, any part of, or any interest in, land included within the megasite; and
(ii) Any building, facility, structure, or other improvement on, through, over, or under the megasite; and
(B) Notwithstanding subdivision (6)(A), "project" does not include a college of applied technology established on the megasite in accordance with title 49, chapter 11, part 4;
(7) "Wastewater system" means the real and personal property owned by this state and utilized as a wastewater facility for the purposes of this chapter to serve the initial megasite property, including collection and transmission systems, treatment plants, and reuse or disposal systems, including, but not limited to, plants, pumps, pumping stations, pipes, treatment systems, and related easements, but excluding a service line or other infrastructure located within the boundary of property leased by the authority to a third party or owned by a third party; and
(8) "Water system" means the real and personal property owned by this state and utilized for the collection, treatment, storage, and distribution of water for the purposes of this chapter to serve the initial megasite property including, but not limited to, plants, pipes, tanks, pumps, meters, storage tanks, and related easements, but excluding a service line or other infrastructure located on a customer's side of a water meter that measures service to the customer.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 763, s 1, eff. 3/31/2022.
Added by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 11/3/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-212 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-212
Audit of operations
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the authority. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the clerk or recorder of the appropriate county or municipality, who shall then distribute copies to members of the appropriate legislative body. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall also be filed with the chief administrative officer of the appropriate county or municipality. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. (b) These audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. If the board of directors of the authority shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the authority. (c) The comptroller of the treasury is authorized to modify the requirements for an audit as set out in this section, for the authority whose activity, in the comptroller of the treasury's judgment, is not sufficient to justify the expenses of a complete audit. Acts 1977, ch. 479, § 9; T.C.A., §§ 65-3112, 66-2-212; Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 18.
(a) The board of directors of the authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the authority. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the clerk or recorder of the appropriate county or municipality, who shall then distribute copies to members of the appropriate legislative body. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall also be filed with the chief administrative officer of the appropriate county or municipality. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury.
(b) These audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. If the board of directors of the authority shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the authority.
(c) The comptroller of the treasury is authorized to modify the requirements for an audit as set out in this section, for the authority whose activity, in the comptroller of the treasury's judgment, is not sufficient to justify the expenses of a complete audit.
Acts 1977, ch. 479, § 9; T.C.A., §§ 65-3112, 66-2-212; Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-213 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-213
Annual audit
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the authority, including, but not limited to, the function of the pilot program established to support existing small business incubators in the region and to establish new small business incubators in accordance with [former] § 64-10-223 [repealed]. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the board, and if the department of audit has not prepared the audit, with the comptroller of the treasury or comptroller's designee. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The comptroller of the treasury shall prepare a uniform audit manual as is required to assure that the books and records are kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury are met. (b) These audits shall be prepared by either certified public accountants or by the department of audit. In the event the governing body of the authority shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the authority. (c) The comptroller of the treasury is authorized to modify the requirements for an audit as set out in this section when the activity, in the comptroller of the treasury's judgment, is not sufficient to justify the expenses of a complete audit. Furthermore, the comptroller of the treasury is authorized to direct the department of audit to make an audit or financial review of the books and records of the authority. (d) The current operating financial statements of the authority, and any other pertinent information as required by the comptroller, or the comptroller's designee, shall be submitted annually with the copy of the annual audit, or upon request, to the comptroller, or the comptroller's designee. (e) The board shall submit an annual report to the finance, ways and means committee of the senate and the finance, ways and means committee of the house of representatives that details the function of the pilot program as created pursuant to [former] § 64-10-223 [repealed] and its support of small business incubators, including, but not be limited to, the amount of state appropriations received each fiscal year, the participants in the program and the program's effect on small businesses in the region. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 495, s 10, eff. 2/22/2018. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812, Secs.s 5, s 6 eff. 4/25/2014. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 619, s 2, eff. 4/4/2014. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
(a) The board of directors of the authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the authority, including, but not limited to, the function of the pilot program established to support existing small business incubators in the region and to establish new small business incubators in accordance with [former] § 64-10-223 [repealed]. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the board, and if the department of audit has not prepared the audit, with the comptroller of the treasury or comptroller's designee. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The comptroller of the treasury shall prepare a uniform audit manual as is required to assure that the books and records are kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury are met.
(b) These audits shall be prepared by either certified public accountants or by the department of audit. In the event the governing body of the authority shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the authority.
(c) The comptroller of the treasury is authorized to modify the requirements for an audit as set out in this section when the activity, in the comptroller of the treasury's judgment, is not sufficient to justify the expenses of a complete audit. Furthermore, the comptroller of the treasury is authorized to direct the department of audit to make an audit or financial review of the books and records of the authority.
(d) The current operating financial statements of the authority, and any other pertinent information as required by the comptroller, or the comptroller's designee, shall be submitted annually with the copy of the annual audit, or upon request, to the comptroller, or the comptroller's designee.
(e) The board shall submit an annual report to the finance, ways and means committee of the senate and the finance, ways and means committee of the house of representatives that details the function of the pilot program as created pursuant to [former] § 64-10-223 [repealed] and its support of small business incubators, including, but not be limited to, the amount of state appropriations received each fiscal year, the participants in the program and the program's effect on small businesses in the region.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 495, s 10, eff. 2/22/2018.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812, Secs.s 5, s 6 eff. 4/25/2014.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 619, s 2, eff. 4/4/2014.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-6-110 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 6 / Section 64-6-110
Alternative method of establishing and governing an authority
Status: in_force

(a) This section creates an alternative method of establishing and governing an authority instead of §§ 64-6-104 and 64-6-105(a) . (b) (1) If the commissioner of economic and community development finds and determines that it is wise, expedient, necessary or advisable that the authority be formed and approves the form of certificate of incorporation proposed to be used in organizing the authority, then the commissioner shall act as incorporator or designate a person as incorporator to execute, acknowledge and file a certificate of incorporation for the authority, which certificate shall set forth: (A) The name of the authority; (B) The number of voting directors; (C) The name and residence of the incorporator; (D) The location of the principal office of the corporation; (E) The purpose for which the authority is created; (F) The period, if any, for the duration of the authority; and (G) Any other matter deemed appropriate and consistent with this chapter and the laws of this state. (2) When executed and acknowledged by the incorporator, the certificate shall be filed with the secretary of state and may be subsequently amended or the authority dissolved, all consistent with title 7, chapter 53. Within thirty (30) days of filing the certificate with the secretary of state, the incorporator shall adopt temporary bylaws. (c) (1) The authority formed pursuant to this section shall be governed by a board of directors in which all powers of the corporation shall be vested. The membership of the board shall include the following: (A) The county mayor or a designee of the county mayor of the county in which the megasite is located or, if it is located in more than one (1) county, the county in which the megasite is predominately located; (B) The mayor or the designee of the mayor in the incorporated municipality with the largest population in a county in which the megasite is located or, if it is located in more than one (1) county, the county in which the megasite is predominately located; (C) The two (2) speakers of the respective houses acting jointly after consultation with the members whose districts lie within the participating counties shall appoint two (2) members; (D) The governor shall appoint two (2) at-large members and three (3) additional members representing and residing in counties contiguous to the county in which the megasite is located. At the time of initial appointment, the three (3) additional members shall be selected from counties not otherwise represented on the board. Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, the three (3) additional members shall serve without reimbursement for their actual travel expenses; (E) The chancellor of the board of regents shall appoint one (1) member from the presidents of the community colleges that have a campus within a county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located or within a county contiguous thereto; and (F) The executive director of the development district in which the megasite is located. (2) For the purposes of calculating terms, members serving on a board as of January 1, 2013, shall serve until December 31, 2014, at which time their terms shall expire. At the conclusion of such terms: (A) Each regular term of the board members appointed jointly by the speakers beginning January 1, 2015, shall be two (2) years, to be coterminous with the terms of office of the speakers; (B) Each regular term of the board members appointed by the governor beginning January 1, 2015, shall be four (4) years, to be coterminous with the term of office of the governor; and (C) Each regular term of all other board members appointed in accordance with this subsection (c) beginning January 1, 2015, shall be for three (3) years. (3) Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remainder of the term shall be filled by the respective appointing authorities in accordance with this subsection (c). (4) Any board created pursuant to this subsection (c) shall cease to exist upon the completion of the sale of a megasite governed by such board. (d) For purposes of authorities established and governed under this section, "participating municipality" means each incorporated municipality or county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 265, s 2, eff. 4/25/2013. Acts 2009 , ch. 158, §15; 2010 , ch. 970, §1; 2011 , ch. 196, § 1.
(a) This section creates an alternative method of establishing and governing an authority instead of §§ 64-6-104 and 64-6-105(a) .
(b) (1) If the commissioner of economic and community development finds and determines that it is wise, expedient, necessary or advisable that the authority be formed and approves the form of certificate of incorporation proposed to be used in organizing the authority, then the commissioner shall act as incorporator or designate a person as incorporator to execute, acknowledge and file a certificate of incorporation for the authority, which certificate shall set forth: (A) The name of the authority; (B) The number of voting directors; (C) The name and residence of the incorporator; (D) The location of the principal office of the corporation; (E) The purpose for which the authority is created; (F) The period, if any, for the duration of the authority; and (G) Any other matter deemed appropriate and consistent with this chapter and the laws of this state. (2) When executed and acknowledged by the incorporator, the certificate shall be filed with the secretary of state and may be subsequently amended or the authority dissolved, all consistent with title 7, chapter 53. Within thirty (30) days of filing the certificate with the secretary of state, the incorporator shall adopt temporary bylaws.
(1) If the commissioner of economic and community development finds and determines that it is wise, expedient, necessary or advisable that the authority be formed and approves the form of certificate of incorporation proposed to be used in organizing the authority, then the commissioner shall act as incorporator or designate a person as incorporator to execute, acknowledge and file a certificate of incorporation for the authority, which certificate shall set forth: (A) The name of the authority; (B) The number of voting directors; (C) The name and residence of the incorporator; (D) The location of the principal office of the corporation; (E) The purpose for which the authority is created; (F) The period, if any, for the duration of the authority; and (G) Any other matter deemed appropriate and consistent with this chapter and the laws of this state.
(A) The name of the authority;
(B) The number of voting directors;
(C) The name and residence of the incorporator;
(D) The location of the principal office of the corporation;
(E) The purpose for which the authority is created;
(F) The period, if any, for the duration of the authority; and
(G) Any other matter deemed appropriate and consistent with this chapter and the laws of this state.
(2) When executed and acknowledged by the incorporator, the certificate shall be filed with the secretary of state and may be subsequently amended or the authority dissolved, all consistent with title 7, chapter 53. Within thirty (30) days of filing the certificate with the secretary of state, the incorporator shall adopt temporary bylaws.
(c) (1) The authority formed pursuant to this section shall be governed by a board of directors in which all powers of the corporation shall be vested. The membership of the board shall include the following: (A) The county mayor or a designee of the county mayor of the county in which the megasite is located or, if it is located in more than one (1) county, the county in which the megasite is predominately located; (B) The mayor or the designee of the mayor in the incorporated municipality with the largest population in a county in which the megasite is located or, if it is located in more than one (1) county, the county in which the megasite is predominately located; (C) The two (2) speakers of the respective houses acting jointly after consultation with the members whose districts lie within the participating counties shall appoint two (2) members; (D) The governor shall appoint two (2) at-large members and three (3) additional members representing and residing in counties contiguous to the county in which the megasite is located. At the time of initial appointment, the three (3) additional members shall be selected from counties not otherwise represented on the board. Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, the three (3) additional members shall serve without reimbursement for their actual travel expenses; (E) The chancellor of the board of regents shall appoint one (1) member from the presidents of the community colleges that have a campus within a county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located or within a county contiguous thereto; and (F) The executive director of the development district in which the megasite is located. (2) For the purposes of calculating terms, members serving on a board as of January 1, 2013, shall serve until December 31, 2014, at which time their terms shall expire. At the conclusion of such terms: (A) Each regular term of the board members appointed jointly by the speakers beginning January 1, 2015, shall be two (2) years, to be coterminous with the terms of office of the speakers; (B) Each regular term of the board members appointed by the governor beginning January 1, 2015, shall be four (4) years, to be coterminous with the term of office of the governor; and (C) Each regular term of all other board members appointed in accordance with this subsection (c) beginning January 1, 2015, shall be for three (3) years. (3) Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remainder of the term shall be filled by the respective appointing authorities in accordance with this subsection (c). (4) Any board created pursuant to this subsection (c) shall cease to exist upon the completion of the sale of a megasite governed by such board.
(1) The authority formed pursuant to this section shall be governed by a board of directors in which all powers of the corporation shall be vested. The membership of the board shall include the following: (A) The county mayor or a designee of the county mayor of the county in which the megasite is located or, if it is located in more than one (1) county, the county in which the megasite is predominately located; (B) The mayor or the designee of the mayor in the incorporated municipality with the largest population in a county in which the megasite is located or, if it is located in more than one (1) county, the county in which the megasite is predominately located; (C) The two (2) speakers of the respective houses acting jointly after consultation with the members whose districts lie within the participating counties shall appoint two (2) members; (D) The governor shall appoint two (2) at-large members and three (3) additional members representing and residing in counties contiguous to the county in which the megasite is located. At the time of initial appointment, the three (3) additional members shall be selected from counties not otherwise represented on the board. Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, the three (3) additional members shall serve without reimbursement for their actual travel expenses; (E) The chancellor of the board of regents shall appoint one (1) member from the presidents of the community colleges that have a campus within a county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located or within a county contiguous thereto; and (F) The executive director of the development district in which the megasite is located.
(A) The county mayor or a designee of the county mayor of the county in which the megasite is located or, if it is located in more than one (1) county, the county in which the megasite is predominately located;
(B) The mayor or the designee of the mayor in the incorporated municipality with the largest population in a county in which the megasite is located or, if it is located in more than one (1) county, the county in which the megasite is predominately located;
(C) The two (2) speakers of the respective houses acting jointly after consultation with the members whose districts lie within the participating counties shall appoint two (2) members;
(D) The governor shall appoint two (2) at-large members and three (3) additional members representing and residing in counties contiguous to the county in which the megasite is located. At the time of initial appointment, the three (3) additional members shall be selected from counties not otherwise represented on the board. Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, the three (3) additional members shall serve without reimbursement for their actual travel expenses;
(E) The chancellor of the board of regents shall appoint one (1) member from the presidents of the community colleges that have a campus within a county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located or within a county contiguous thereto; and
(F) The executive director of the development district in which the megasite is located.
(2) For the purposes of calculating terms, members serving on a board as of January 1, 2013, shall serve until December 31, 2014, at which time their terms shall expire. At the conclusion of such terms: (A) Each regular term of the board members appointed jointly by the speakers beginning January 1, 2015, shall be two (2) years, to be coterminous with the terms of office of the speakers; (B) Each regular term of the board members appointed by the governor beginning January 1, 2015, shall be four (4) years, to be coterminous with the term of office of the governor; and (C) Each regular term of all other board members appointed in accordance with this subsection (c) beginning January 1, 2015, shall be for three (3) years.
(A) Each regular term of the board members appointed jointly by the speakers beginning January 1, 2015, shall be two (2) years, to be coterminous with the terms of office of the speakers;
(B) Each regular term of the board members appointed by the governor beginning January 1, 2015, shall be four (4) years, to be coterminous with the term of office of the governor; and
(C) Each regular term of all other board members appointed in accordance with this subsection (c) beginning January 1, 2015, shall be for three (3) years.
(3) Board members shall serve until their successors are appointed. If a vacancy occurs on the board, the remainder of the term shall be filled by the respective appointing authorities in accordance with this subsection (c).
(4) Any board created pursuant to this subsection (c) shall cease to exist upon the completion of the sale of a megasite governed by such board.
(d) For purposes of authorities established and governed under this section, "participating municipality" means each incorporated municipality or county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 265, s 2, eff. 4/25/2013.
Acts 2009 , ch. 158, §15; 2010 , ch. 970, §1; 2011 , ch. 196, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-511 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-511
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 10, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 11; T.C.A., § 66-1-511.
Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 10, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 11; T.C.A., § 66-1-511.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-223 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-223
[Expired.] Pilot program for small business incubators
Status: repealed

Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812, s 1, eff. 4/25/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-9-113 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 9 / Section 64-9-113
Authority records
Status: in_force

(a) The authority adopts as its official policy the principle of open records and, unless otherwise provided by this section or other applicable law, the information and documents maintained, received, or produced by the authority are public records, as that term is defined in § 10-7-503 . (b) A binding contract or agreement entered into or signed by the authority that obligates public funds, together with all supporting records and documentation, is not a public record until the contract or agreement is entered into or signed. (c) A public record, including proprietary information, received, produced, or maintained by the authority is confidential for a period of five (5) years if the chief executive officer, with the affirmative agreement of the attorney general and reporter, determines that the record is of such a sensitive nature that the record's disclosure or release would seriously harm the ability of the authority to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. After five (5) years from the date the confidentiality determination is made, the record made confidential by this subsection (c) becomes a public record and is open for public inspection in accordance with § 10-7-503 . (d) All trade secrets received, maintained, or produced by the authority must remain confidential. (e) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Proprietary information" means commercial or financial information that is used either directly or indirectly in the business of a person submitting information to the authority, and that gives such person an advantage or an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use such information; and (2) "Trade secrets" means manufacturing processes, materials used in manufacturing processes, and costs associated with the manufacturing process of a person submitting information to the authority. (f) (1) This section does not apply to records containing marketing information or capital plans that are provided to the authority with the understanding that the records are now and should remain confidential. Any such record must remain confidential until such time as the provider thereof no longer requires the record's confidentiality. (2) As used in subdivision (f)(1), unless the context otherwise requires: (A) "Capital plans" mean plans, feasibility studies, and similar research and information that will contribute to the identification of future business sites and capital investments; and (B) "Marketing information" means marketing studies, marketing analyses, and similar research and information designed to identify potential customers and business relationships. Added by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 11/3/2021.
(a) The authority adopts as its official policy the principle of open records and, unless otherwise provided by this section or other applicable law, the information and documents maintained, received, or produced by the authority are public records, as that term is defined in § 10-7-503 .
(b) A binding contract or agreement entered into or signed by the authority that obligates public funds, together with all supporting records and documentation, is not a public record until the contract or agreement is entered into or signed.
(c) A public record, including proprietary information, received, produced, or maintained by the authority is confidential for a period of five (5) years if the chief executive officer, with the affirmative agreement of the attorney general and reporter, determines that the record is of such a sensitive nature that the record's disclosure or release would seriously harm the ability of the authority to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. After five (5) years from the date the confidentiality determination is made, the record made confidential by this subsection (c) becomes a public record and is open for public inspection in accordance with § 10-7-503 .
(d) All trade secrets received, maintained, or produced by the authority must remain confidential.
(e) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Proprietary information" means commercial or financial information that is used either directly or indirectly in the business of a person submitting information to the authority, and that gives such person an advantage or an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use such information; and (2) "Trade secrets" means manufacturing processes, materials used in manufacturing processes, and costs associated with the manufacturing process of a person submitting information to the authority.
(1) "Proprietary information" means commercial or financial information that is used either directly or indirectly in the business of a person submitting information to the authority, and that gives such person an advantage or an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use such information; and
(2) "Trade secrets" means manufacturing processes, materials used in manufacturing processes, and costs associated with the manufacturing process of a person submitting information to the authority.
(f) (1) This section does not apply to records containing marketing information or capital plans that are provided to the authority with the understanding that the records are now and should remain confidential. Any such record must remain confidential until such time as the provider thereof no longer requires the record's confidentiality. (2) As used in subdivision (f)(1), unless the context otherwise requires: (A) "Capital plans" mean plans, feasibility studies, and similar research and information that will contribute to the identification of future business sites and capital investments; and (B) "Marketing information" means marketing studies, marketing analyses, and similar research and information designed to identify potential customers and business relationships.
(1) This section does not apply to records containing marketing information or capital plans that are provided to the authority with the understanding that the records are now and should remain confidential. Any such record must remain confidential until such time as the provider thereof no longer requires the record's confidentiality.
(2) As used in subdivision (f)(1), unless the context otherwise requires: (A) "Capital plans" mean plans, feasibility studies, and similar research and information that will contribute to the identification of future business sites and capital investments; and (B) "Marketing information" means marketing studies, marketing analyses, and similar research and information designed to identify potential customers and business relationships.
(A) "Capital plans" mean plans, feasibility studies, and similar research and information that will contribute to the identification of future business sites and capital investments; and
(B) "Marketing information" means marketing studies, marketing analyses, and similar research and information designed to identify potential customers and business relationships.
Added by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 11/3/2021.