Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-222 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-222
Record of voting on policy or rule adoption
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in addition to other rulemaking requirements imposed by law, each agency shall maintain the following written records on each rule adopted by such agency: (A) The rule, in writing, signed by the person proposing such rule; (B) A roll call vote on adoption by "aye" or "no" of each person voting; and (C) The responses of the agency to the comments submitted at any public hearing on the rule being proposed. Each comment shall be addressed; provided, however, that similar comments may be grouped together and addressed in one (1) response. The response to specific comments shall include the reasons for agency adoption or rejection of any specific changes suggested by the comments. A transcript of the rulemaking hearing shall not suffice as the response to comments required by this section. (2) The record required by this section need not be published, but a copy shall be filed with the secretary of state, and the agency shall certify its compliance with this section to the attorney general and reporter prior to the approval of the rule. Failure to file such record at the time the rule is filed with the secretary of state will make the rule void and of no effect. Such record shall be available to the public during normal office hours of the agency at its principal office or the office of the secretary of state. (b) Whenever policies that affect the rules and procedures of any agency are decided by vote of the agency, a record on such policies shall be maintained in accordance with this section and made available to the public in the same manner as is required for a rule. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 531, s 8, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 1977, ch. 187, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 4-536, 4-5-130; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 32; 1991, ch. 346, § 5; 1993, ch. 458, § 1.
(a) (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in addition to other rulemaking requirements imposed by law, each agency shall maintain the following written records on each rule adopted by such agency: (A) The rule, in writing, signed by the person proposing such rule; (B) A roll call vote on adoption by "aye" or "no" of each person voting; and (C) The responses of the agency to the comments submitted at any public hearing on the rule being proposed. Each comment shall be addressed; provided, however, that similar comments may be grouped together and addressed in one (1) response. The response to specific comments shall include the reasons for agency adoption or rejection of any specific changes suggested by the comments. A transcript of the rulemaking hearing shall not suffice as the response to comments required by this section. (2) The record required by this section need not be published, but a copy shall be filed with the secretary of state, and the agency shall certify its compliance with this section to the attorney general and reporter prior to the approval of the rule. Failure to file such record at the time the rule is filed with the secretary of state will make the rule void and of no effect. Such record shall be available to the public during normal office hours of the agency at its principal office or the office of the secretary of state.
(1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in addition to other rulemaking requirements imposed by law, each agency shall maintain the following written records on each rule adopted by such agency: (A) The rule, in writing, signed by the person proposing such rule; (B) A roll call vote on adoption by "aye" or "no" of each person voting; and (C) The responses of the agency to the comments submitted at any public hearing on the rule being proposed. Each comment shall be addressed; provided, however, that similar comments may be grouped together and addressed in one (1) response. The response to specific comments shall include the reasons for agency adoption or rejection of any specific changes suggested by the comments. A transcript of the rulemaking hearing shall not suffice as the response to comments required by this section.
(A) The rule, in writing, signed by the person proposing such rule;
(B) A roll call vote on adoption by "aye" or "no" of each person voting; and
(C) The responses of the agency to the comments submitted at any public hearing on the rule being proposed. Each comment shall be addressed; provided, however, that similar comments may be grouped together and addressed in one (1) response. The response to specific comments shall include the reasons for agency adoption or rejection of any specific changes suggested by the comments. A transcript of the rulemaking hearing shall not suffice as the response to comments required by this section.
(2) The record required by this section need not be published, but a copy shall be filed with the secretary of state, and the agency shall certify its compliance with this section to the attorney general and reporter prior to the approval of the rule. Failure to file such record at the time the rule is filed with the secretary of state will make the rule void and of no effect. Such record shall be available to the public during normal office hours of the agency at its principal office or the office of the secretary of state.
(b) Whenever policies that affect the rules and procedures of any agency are decided by vote of the agency, a record on such policies shall be maintained in accordance with this section and made available to the public in the same manner as is required for a rule.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 531, s 8, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 1977, ch. 187, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 4-536, 4-5-130; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 32; 1991, ch. 346, § 5; 1993, ch. 458, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-20-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 20 / Section 4-20-103
Executive director - Staff - Advisory panels
Status: in_force

(a) The governor shall appoint an executive director for the Tennessee arts commission. The executive director shall have broad experience in art agency management. Prior to appointing the executive director, the governor shall request that the Tennessee arts commission conduct a search for qualified candidates. The commission shall submit to the governor at least three (3) interested and qualified candidates. The commission shall submit additional candidates at the governor's request. The governor shall appoint the executive director from among the recommendations submitted by the commission. In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall appoint a new executive director. The governor or the commission shall remove the executive director for neglect of duty or other just cause. (b) The executive director shall employ other officers, experts and employees as may be needed and shall fix their compensation within the amounts made available for such purposes. Employment of staff members is subject to the approval of the commissioner of human resources. (c) The commission may also, at its discretion, form advisory panels from qualified persons within the state to obtain their advice and counsel on matters pertaining to the arts. Members of these panels shall serve at the will and pleasure of the commission and will receive no compensation. Acts 1967, ch. 2, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-2003; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3; 2012, ch. 986, § 19.
(a) The governor shall appoint an executive director for the Tennessee arts commission. The executive director shall have broad experience in art agency management. Prior to appointing the executive director, the governor shall request that the Tennessee arts commission conduct a search for qualified candidates. The commission shall submit to the governor at least three (3) interested and qualified candidates. The commission shall submit additional candidates at the governor's request. The governor shall appoint the executive director from among the recommendations submitted by the commission. In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall appoint a new executive director. The governor or the commission shall remove the executive director for neglect of duty or other just cause.
(b) The executive director shall employ other officers, experts and employees as may be needed and shall fix their compensation within the amounts made available for such purposes. Employment of staff members is subject to the approval of the commissioner of human resources.
(c) The commission may also, at its discretion, form advisory panels from qualified persons within the state to obtain their advice and counsel on matters pertaining to the arts. Members of these panels shall serve at the will and pleasure of the commission and will receive no compensation.
Acts 1967, ch. 2, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-2003; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3; 2012, ch. 986, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-701 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-701
Creation
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the department of economic and community development. Acts 1972, ch. 852, § 4; modified.
There is hereby created the department of economic and community development.
Acts 1972, ch. 852, § 4; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5006 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5006
Use and disclosure of information
Status: in_force

No member of the commission or the council shall use information gained as such member for personal gain or shall reveal such information to any person except in connection with commission or council activities. Acts 1987, ch. 288, § 2.
No member of the commission or the council shall use information gained as such member for personal gain or shall reveal such information to any person except in connection with commission or council activities.
Acts 1987, ch. 288, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-606 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-606
Loan agreements
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 4-31-605 and subject to any existing contractual obligations of the airport authority or municipal airport, the authority may enter into a loan agreement with any airport authority or municipal airport, and any airport authority or municipal airport may enter into a loan agreement with the authority, for loans for financing projects, if such repayment under such loan agreement is guaranteed or secured by a creating municipality or participating municipality as set forth in § 4-31-607 . (b) Any loan agreement may include such provisions as may be agreed upon by the authority and the airport authority or municipal airport, subject to § 4-31-605 and shall additionally include, in substance, the following: (1) The amount of the loan, not to exceed the estimated reasonable cost of the project to be financed, as determined by the authority; and (2) An agreement by the airport authority or municipal airport to: (A) Proceed expeditiously with, and complete, the project in accordance with the loan agreement approved pursuant to this part; (B) Not dispose of the project without the prior approval of the authority during the term of the loan agreement; (C) Pledge any available sources of revenues, income and charges, including grants and contributions from the federal government or other sources, make payments according to the repayment schedule established by the authority and make such payments; and (D) Establish and maintain adequate financial records for the project, including maintaining an inventory, cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, and furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller of the treasury. (c) Failure of an airport authority or municipal airport to file the audit required by subdivision (b)(2)(D) with the comptroller of the treasury each year, until the loan, together with interest, is totally repaid, constitutes a Class A misdemeanor, and anyone violating this provision, upon conviction, shall be liable for a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each violation, and each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense. Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
(a) Subject to § 4-31-605 and subject to any existing contractual obligations of the airport authority or municipal airport, the authority may enter into a loan agreement with any airport authority or municipal airport, and any airport authority or municipal airport may enter into a loan agreement with the authority, for loans for financing projects, if such repayment under such loan agreement is guaranteed or secured by a creating municipality or participating municipality as set forth in § 4-31-607 .
(b) Any loan agreement may include such provisions as may be agreed upon by the authority and the airport authority or municipal airport, subject to § 4-31-605 and shall additionally include, in substance, the following: (1) The amount of the loan, not to exceed the estimated reasonable cost of the project to be financed, as determined by the authority; and (2) An agreement by the airport authority or municipal airport to: (A) Proceed expeditiously with, and complete, the project in accordance with the loan agreement approved pursuant to this part; (B) Not dispose of the project without the prior approval of the authority during the term of the loan agreement; (C) Pledge any available sources of revenues, income and charges, including grants and contributions from the federal government or other sources, make payments according to the repayment schedule established by the authority and make such payments; and (D) Establish and maintain adequate financial records for the project, including maintaining an inventory, cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, and furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller of the treasury.
(1) The amount of the loan, not to exceed the estimated reasonable cost of the project to be financed, as determined by the authority; and
(2) An agreement by the airport authority or municipal airport to: (A) Proceed expeditiously with, and complete, the project in accordance with the loan agreement approved pursuant to this part; (B) Not dispose of the project without the prior approval of the authority during the term of the loan agreement; (C) Pledge any available sources of revenues, income and charges, including grants and contributions from the federal government or other sources, make payments according to the repayment schedule established by the authority and make such payments; and (D) Establish and maintain adequate financial records for the project, including maintaining an inventory, cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, and furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller of the treasury.
(A) Proceed expeditiously with, and complete, the project in accordance with the loan agreement approved pursuant to this part;
(B) Not dispose of the project without the prior approval of the authority during the term of the loan agreement;
(C) Pledge any available sources of revenues, income and charges, including grants and contributions from the federal government or other sources, make payments according to the repayment schedule established by the authority and make such payments; and
(D) Establish and maintain adequate financial records for the project, including maintaining an inventory, cause to be made an annual audit of the financial records and transactions covering each fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, and furnish a copy of such audits to the comptroller of the treasury.
(c) Failure of an airport authority or municipal airport to file the audit required by subdivision (b)(2)(D) with the comptroller of the treasury each year, until the loan, together with interest, is totally repaid, constitutes a Class A misdemeanor, and anyone violating this provision, upon conviction, shall be liable for a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each violation, and each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense.
Acts 1988, ch. 820, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2312 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2312
[Expiration of section, see subsection (e)
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner of transportation may enter into a negotiated contract or contracts with a bank, investment bank or other similar financial institution for the purpose of stabilizing the net expense of the department of transportation in the purchase of gasoline, diesel, or other fuels for the department's own use. (b) The contracts entered into under this section may include, without limitation, financial instruments commonly referred to as hedges, futures, options, swap transactions, or any similar financial instrument for cost stabilization. The contracts authorized herein shall not be deemed contracts for services subject to former § 12-4-109 [See the Compiler's Notes]. (c) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the contracts authorized in this section may be procured in such manner pursuant to policy and executed in such form, all as approved by the state chief procurement officer, with the approval of the state funding board. Such policy shall provide, at a minimum, that the initial selection of financial institutions for the purpose of entering into such contracts shall be conducted by a public solicitation and request for qualifications, including credit worthiness and other factors as determined by the state chief procurement officer, with the approval of the state funding board. (d) When entering into any contract authorized under this section, the written contract shall provide that the rights and remedies of the parties thereto shall be governed by the laws of this state or the laws of such other state or nation as may bear a reasonable relationship to the transaction; provided, however, that any suit, action, or proceeding at law or in equity against this state shall be brought solely in any court of competent jurisdiction in Davidson County. (e) The authority granted under this section is in addition to, and supplemental to, any existing authority granted under any other law but shall expire on June 30, 2016. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 628, s 4, eff. 4/2/2018. Acts 2012 , ch. 683, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner of transportation may enter into a negotiated contract or contracts with a bank, investment bank or other similar financial institution for the purpose of stabilizing the net expense of the department of transportation in the purchase of gasoline, diesel, or other fuels for the department's own use.
(b) The contracts entered into under this section may include, without limitation, financial instruments commonly referred to as hedges, futures, options, swap transactions, or any similar financial instrument for cost stabilization. The contracts authorized herein shall not be deemed contracts for services subject to former § 12-4-109 [See the Compiler's Notes].
(c) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the contracts authorized in this section may be procured in such manner pursuant to policy and executed in such form, all as approved by the state chief procurement officer, with the approval of the state funding board. Such policy shall provide, at a minimum, that the initial selection of financial institutions for the purpose of entering into such contracts shall be conducted by a public solicitation and request for qualifications, including credit worthiness and other factors as determined by the state chief procurement officer, with the approval of the state funding board.
(d) When entering into any contract authorized under this section, the written contract shall provide that the rights and remedies of the parties thereto shall be governed by the laws of this state or the laws of such other state or nation as may bear a reasonable relationship to the transaction; provided, however, that any suit, action, or proceeding at law or in equity against this state shall be brought solely in any court of competent jurisdiction in Davidson County.
(e) The authority granted under this section is in addition to, and supplemental to, any existing authority granted under any other law but shall expire on June 30, 2016.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 628, s 4, eff. 4/2/2018.
Acts 2012 , ch. 683, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-109 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-109
Duties of chief executive officer
Status: in_force

(a) The chief executive officer of the corporation shall direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities in accordance with this chapter and with the regulations, policies, and procedures adopted by the board. It shall be the duty of the chief executive officer to: (1) Facilitate the initiation and supervise and administer the operation of the lottery games; (2) Employ and direct such personnel as deemed necessary; (3) Employ by contract and compensate such persons and firms as deemed necessary; (4) Promote or provide for promotion of the lottery and any functions related to the corporation; (5) Prepare a budget for the approval of the board; (6) Require bond from such retailers and vendors in such amounts as required by the board; (7) Report quarterly to the comptroller of the treasury, the state treasurer, the state and local government committee of the senate, the state government committee of the house of representatives, the office of legislative budget analysis and the board a full and complete statement of lottery revenues and expenses for the preceding quarter; (8) Report quarterly to the commissioner of finance and administration, the commissioner of education, the chairs of the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and house of representatives, the chair of the education committee of the senate, the chair of the education administration committee of the house of representative, and the office of legislative budget analysis, a full and complete statement of the moneys that became unclaimed prize moneys for deposit in the after school programs special account in the preceding quarter; and (9) Perform other duties generally associated with a chief executive officer of a corporation of an entrepreneurial nature. (b) The chief executive officer may for good cause suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any contract entered into in accordance with this chapter or the regulations, policies, and procedures of the board. (c) The chief executive officer or a designee may conduct hearings and administer oaths to persons for the purpose of assuring the security or integrity of lottery operations or to determine the qualifications of or compliance by vendors and retailers. (d) (1) No person shall serve as chief executive officer of the corporation who has been convicted of: (A) Any felony; (B) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor; (C) Any violation of this chapter; or (D) Any offense in a federal court, military court or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that under the laws of this state would disqualify such person pursuant to subdivisions (d)(1)(A), (d)(1)(B), or (d)(1)(C). (2) Prior to employment of a person as the chief executive officer, the board shall submit the names of potential chief executive officers to the Tennessee bureau of investigation and the Tennessee bureau of investigation, pursuant to § 38-6-109 , shall conduct a criminal history records check on all such persons. The Tennessee bureau of investigation may contract with the federal bureau of investigation, other law enforcement agency or any other legally authorized entity to assist in such investigation. Such persons shall supply a fingerprint sample on request and in the manner requested by the investigating entity. The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall conduct such investigation as soon as practicable after submission of names by the board. The corporation shall pay, as an operating expense, the cost of the records check. The results of such a records check shall not be considered a record open to the public pursuant to title 10, chapter 7, part 5. (e) No person shall be selected to serve as the initial chief executive officer of the corporation who does not possess: (1) At least two (2) years of experience as a chief executive officer or chief operating officer of a state lottery within the United States; or (2) At least five (5) years of management level experience with a state lottery within the United States. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 4, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 11, eff. 5/10/2019. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, s 1, eff. 4/17/2015. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 64, eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 2003 , ch. 297, § 2; 2008 , ch. 889, § 1; 2010 , ch. 1030, §§ 5, 6; 2011 , ch. 410, § 9 (a).
(a) The chief executive officer of the corporation shall direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities in accordance with this chapter and with the regulations, policies, and procedures adopted by the board. It shall be the duty of the chief executive officer to: (1) Facilitate the initiation and supervise and administer the operation of the lottery games; (2) Employ and direct such personnel as deemed necessary; (3) Employ by contract and compensate such persons and firms as deemed necessary; (4) Promote or provide for promotion of the lottery and any functions related to the corporation; (5) Prepare a budget for the approval of the board; (6) Require bond from such retailers and vendors in such amounts as required by the board; (7) Report quarterly to the comptroller of the treasury, the state treasurer, the state and local government committee of the senate, the state government committee of the house of representatives, the office of legislative budget analysis and the board a full and complete statement of lottery revenues and expenses for the preceding quarter; (8) Report quarterly to the commissioner of finance and administration, the commissioner of education, the chairs of the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and house of representatives, the chair of the education committee of the senate, the chair of the education administration committee of the house of representative, and the office of legislative budget analysis, a full and complete statement of the moneys that became unclaimed prize moneys for deposit in the after school programs special account in the preceding quarter; and (9) Perform other duties generally associated with a chief executive officer of a corporation of an entrepreneurial nature.
(1) Facilitate the initiation and supervise and administer the operation of the lottery games;
(2) Employ and direct such personnel as deemed necessary;
(3) Employ by contract and compensate such persons and firms as deemed necessary;
(4) Promote or provide for promotion of the lottery and any functions related to the corporation;
(5) Prepare a budget for the approval of the board;
(6) Require bond from such retailers and vendors in such amounts as required by the board;
(7) Report quarterly to the comptroller of the treasury, the state treasurer, the state and local government committee of the senate, the state government committee of the house of representatives, the office of legislative budget analysis and the board a full and complete statement of lottery revenues and expenses for the preceding quarter;
(8) Report quarterly to the commissioner of finance and administration, the commissioner of education, the chairs of the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and house of representatives, the chair of the education committee of the senate, the chair of the education administration committee of the house of representative, and the office of legislative budget analysis, a full and complete statement of the moneys that became unclaimed prize moneys for deposit in the after school programs special account in the preceding quarter; and
(9) Perform other duties generally associated with a chief executive officer of a corporation of an entrepreneurial nature.
(b) The chief executive officer may for good cause suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any contract entered into in accordance with this chapter or the regulations, policies, and procedures of the board.
(c) The chief executive officer or a designee may conduct hearings and administer oaths to persons for the purpose of assuring the security or integrity of lottery operations or to determine the qualifications of or compliance by vendors and retailers.
(d) (1) No person shall serve as chief executive officer of the corporation who has been convicted of: (A) Any felony; (B) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor; (C) Any violation of this chapter; or (D) Any offense in a federal court, military court or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that under the laws of this state would disqualify such person pursuant to subdivisions (d)(1)(A), (d)(1)(B), or (d)(1)(C). (2) Prior to employment of a person as the chief executive officer, the board shall submit the names of potential chief executive officers to the Tennessee bureau of investigation and the Tennessee bureau of investigation, pursuant to § 38-6-109 , shall conduct a criminal history records check on all such persons. The Tennessee bureau of investigation may contract with the federal bureau of investigation, other law enforcement agency or any other legally authorized entity to assist in such investigation. Such persons shall supply a fingerprint sample on request and in the manner requested by the investigating entity. The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall conduct such investigation as soon as practicable after submission of names by the board. The corporation shall pay, as an operating expense, the cost of the records check. The results of such a records check shall not be considered a record open to the public pursuant to title 10, chapter 7, part 5.
(1) No person shall serve as chief executive officer of the corporation who has been convicted of: (A) Any felony; (B) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor; (C) Any violation of this chapter; or (D) Any offense in a federal court, military court or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that under the laws of this state would disqualify such person pursuant to subdivisions (d)(1)(A), (d)(1)(B), or (d)(1)(C).
(A) Any felony;
(B) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor;
(C) Any violation of this chapter; or
(D) Any offense in a federal court, military court or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that under the laws of this state would disqualify such person pursuant to subdivisions (d)(1)(A), (d)(1)(B), or (d)(1)(C).
(2) Prior to employment of a person as the chief executive officer, the board shall submit the names of potential chief executive officers to the Tennessee bureau of investigation and the Tennessee bureau of investigation, pursuant to § 38-6-109 , shall conduct a criminal history records check on all such persons. The Tennessee bureau of investigation may contract with the federal bureau of investigation, other law enforcement agency or any other legally authorized entity to assist in such investigation. Such persons shall supply a fingerprint sample on request and in the manner requested by the investigating entity. The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall conduct such investigation as soon as practicable after submission of names by the board. The corporation shall pay, as an operating expense, the cost of the records check. The results of such a records check shall not be considered a record open to the public pursuant to title 10, chapter 7, part 5.
(e) No person shall be selected to serve as the initial chief executive officer of the corporation who does not possess: (1) At least two (2) years of experience as a chief executive officer or chief operating officer of a state lottery within the United States; or (2) At least five (5) years of management level experience with a state lottery within the United States.
(1) At least two (2) years of experience as a chief executive officer or chief operating officer of a state lottery within the United States; or
(2) At least five (5) years of management level experience with a state lottery within the United States.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 64, s 4, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 345, s 11, eff. 5/10/2019.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 182, s 1, eff. 4/17/2015.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236, s 64, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 2003 , ch. 297, § 2; 2008 , ch. 889, § 1; 2010 , ch. 1030, §§ 5, 6; 2011 , ch. 410, § 9 (a).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-52-111 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 52 / Section 4-52-111
Intentional destruction of books for Imagination Library Program prohibited - Delivery to intended recipients
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall intentionally destroy books intended to be delivered to children enrolled in Tennessee's Imagination Library program. (b) Any person in possession of undelivered or undeliverable Imagination Library program books shall make every effort to deliver the books to their intended recipients or, in the alternative, make the books available to any pre-kindergarten, kindergarten or elementary education program. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 681,s 1, eff. 4/14/2014.
(a) No person shall intentionally destroy books intended to be delivered to children enrolled in Tennessee's Imagination Library program.
(b) Any person in possession of undelivered or undeliverable Imagination Library program books shall make every effort to deliver the books to their intended recipients or, in the alternative, make the books available to any pre-kindergarten, kindergarten or elementary education program.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 681,s 1, eff. 4/14/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2103
Administrative attachment of state election commission
Status: in_force

The state election commission is hereby attached to the department of state for all administrative matters relating to receipts, disbursements, expense accounts, budget, audit and other related items. The autonomy of the state election commission and its authority are not affected hereby. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 6; T.C.A., § 4-338.
The state election commission is hereby attached to the department of state for all administrative matters relating to receipts, disbursements, expense accounts, budget, audit and other related items. The autonomy of the state election commission and its authority are not affected hereby.
Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 6; T.C.A., § 4-338.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1703 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1703
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The department of human resources has the power and is required to: (1) Transfer, temporarily, employees from one (1) department to another when necessary to expedite the work of any department; (2) Exercise the duties vested by title 8, chapter 30; (3) Establish and maintain a program of training for administrative judges and hearing officers, as defined by § 4-5-102 ; and (4) Assist each department and entity of state government in the planning and conduct of training workshops to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. The department is also directed to design an orientation session with appropriate materials, which shall be made available to the departments for distribution to each new employee. (b) In addition to duties expressly imposed by law upon the department, the department shall: (1) Foster the interest of institutions of learning and of industrial, civic, professional and employee organizations in the improvement of personnel standards in state service; (2) Make a study of the state service system in those departments of the state government covered by such system and make periodic reports to the governor on recommendations for improvement of the system; and (3) Make annual reports, and such special reports as it may deem necessary, to the governor and commissioner regarding personnel administration. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 12(13); Shan. Supp., § 373a44; Code 1932, § 269(9); Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 15, 30, 49; 1939, ch. 11, § 32; mod. C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.15, 255.49 (Williams, §§ 255.15, 255.52); modified; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 4; 1961, ch. 97, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-329; Acts 1985, ch. 432, § 4; 1986, ch. 738, § 4; 1993, ch. 307, § 1; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3; 2012, ch. 800, § 49.
(a) The department of human resources has the power and is required to: (1) Transfer, temporarily, employees from one (1) department to another when necessary to expedite the work of any department; (2) Exercise the duties vested by title 8, chapter 30; (3) Establish and maintain a program of training for administrative judges and hearing officers, as defined by § 4-5-102 ; and (4) Assist each department and entity of state government in the planning and conduct of training workshops to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. The department is also directed to design an orientation session with appropriate materials, which shall be made available to the departments for distribution to each new employee.
(1) Transfer, temporarily, employees from one (1) department to another when necessary to expedite the work of any department;
(2) Exercise the duties vested by title 8, chapter 30;
(3) Establish and maintain a program of training for administrative judges and hearing officers, as defined by § 4-5-102 ; and
(4) Assist each department and entity of state government in the planning and conduct of training workshops to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. The department is also directed to design an orientation session with appropriate materials, which shall be made available to the departments for distribution to each new employee.
(b) In addition to duties expressly imposed by law upon the department, the department shall: (1) Foster the interest of institutions of learning and of industrial, civic, professional and employee organizations in the improvement of personnel standards in state service; (2) Make a study of the state service system in those departments of the state government covered by such system and make periodic reports to the governor on recommendations for improvement of the system; and (3) Make annual reports, and such special reports as it may deem necessary, to the governor and commissioner regarding personnel administration.
(1) Foster the interest of institutions of learning and of industrial, civic, professional and employee organizations in the improvement of personnel standards in state service;
(2) Make a study of the state service system in those departments of the state government covered by such system and make periodic reports to the governor on recommendations for improvement of the system; and
(3) Make annual reports, and such special reports as it may deem necessary, to the governor and commissioner regarding personnel administration.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 12(13); Shan. Supp., § 373a44; Code 1932, § 269(9); Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 15, 30, 49; 1939, ch. 11, § 32; mod. C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.15, 255.49 (Williams, §§ 255.15, 255.52); modified; Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 4; 1961, ch. 97, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-329; Acts 1985, ch. 432, § 4; 1986, ch. 738, § 4; 1993, ch. 307, § 1; Acts 2007, ch. 60, § 3; 2012, ch. 800, § 49.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-8-204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-204
Car pool section parking - Designation of area
Status: in_force

There shall be reserved a priority section of a sufficient number of parking spaces in the Capitol Hill state employees parking lot to accommodate those who wish to participate in the car pool program. The area shall be designated the "car pool section" to be used solely for car pool priority parking for state employees; however, unused parking spaces in the car pool section may be released at an appropriate time for use by other state employees. Acts 1976, ch. 409, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-811.
There shall be reserved a priority section of a sufficient number of parking spaces in the Capitol Hill state employees parking lot to accommodate those who wish to participate in the car pool program. The area shall be designated the "car pool section" to be used solely for car pool priority parking for state employees; however, unused parking spaces in the car pool section may be released at an appropriate time for use by other state employees.
Acts 1976, ch. 409, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-811.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-45-108 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 45 / Section 4-45-108
[For postponed repeal, see T.C.A. 4-45-108] Repealer
Status: in_force

This chapter is repealed July 1, 2024. Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 546, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
This chapter is repealed July 1, 2024.
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 546, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-145 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-145
Information from clerks, superintendents, and jailers
Status: in_force

The clerks of all trial courts exercising criminal jurisdiction, the superintendents of all local workhouses, and all jailers shall, upon the request of the department of correction, furnish to the department pertinent information relating to felony offenders committed to local workhouses and jails, including the names of offenders, offenses committed, sentences imposed, presentence reports and all other information deemed relevant by the department for long-term correctional planning. Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 5, § 21.
The clerks of all trial courts exercising criminal jurisdiction, the superintendents of all local workhouses, and all jailers shall, upon the request of the department of correction, furnish to the department pertinent information relating to felony offenders committed to local workhouses and jails, including the names of offenders, offenses committed, sentences imposed, presentence reports and all other information deemed relevant by the department for long-term correctional planning.
Acts 1985 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 5, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-1006 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-1006
Levy and collection of tax to pay for loan
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever, and as often as, a local government unit enters into a loan agreement with the authority under this part, the governing body of such local government unit shall provide by resolution for the levy and collection of a tax upon all taxable property within the local government unit sufficient to pay when due all amounts payable under the loan agreement as and when such amounts become due and payable, including all fees and charges due the authority under such loan agreement and, furthermore, to pledge such tax and the full faith and credit of such local government unit to such payments; provided, however, that a special school district shall provide for the collection of such a tax upon the levy of the tax by the general assembly or shall pledge sufficient amounts from previously authorized taxes to cover all amounts due. (b) The tax provided for in subsection (a) shall be assessed, levied, collected, and paid in like manner as other taxes of the local government unit, except as provided in subsection (a). (c) The tax provided for in subsection (a) shall not be included within any statutory or other limitation of rate or amount for such local government, but shall be excluded therefrom and be in addition thereto and in excess thereof, notwithstanding and without regard to the prohibitions, restrictions, or requirements of any other law, whether public or private. (d) There shall be set aside from the tax levy into a special fund an amount sufficient for the payment of the annual amount due under any such loan agreement and such additional amounts as may be required by the loan agreement for reserves. The money in such funds shall be used exclusively for such purposes and shall not be used for any other purpose until such annual amount has been paid in full or such reserve requirement has been fully satisfied. Acts 2003, ch. 298, § 5.
(a) Whenever, and as often as, a local government unit enters into a loan agreement with the authority under this part, the governing body of such local government unit shall provide by resolution for the levy and collection of a tax upon all taxable property within the local government unit sufficient to pay when due all amounts payable under the loan agreement as and when such amounts become due and payable, including all fees and charges due the authority under such loan agreement and, furthermore, to pledge such tax and the full faith and credit of such local government unit to such payments; provided, however, that a special school district shall provide for the collection of such a tax upon the levy of the tax by the general assembly or shall pledge sufficient amounts from previously authorized taxes to cover all amounts due.
(b) The tax provided for in subsection (a) shall be assessed, levied, collected, and paid in like manner as other taxes of the local government unit, except as provided in subsection (a).
(c) The tax provided for in subsection (a) shall not be included within any statutory or other limitation of rate or amount for such local government, but shall be excluded therefrom and be in addition thereto and in excess thereof, notwithstanding and without regard to the prohibitions, restrictions, or requirements of any other law, whether public or private.
(d) There shall be set aside from the tax levy into a special fund an amount sufficient for the payment of the annual amount due under any such loan agreement and such additional amounts as may be required by the loan agreement for reserves. The money in such funds shall be used exclusively for such purposes and shall not be used for any other purpose until such annual amount has been paid in full or such reserve requirement has been fully satisfied.
Acts 2003, ch. 298, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-225 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-225
Declaratory judgments
Status: in_force

(a) The legal validity or applicability of a statute, rule or order of an agency to specified circumstances may be determined in a suit for a declaratory judgment in the chancery court of Davidson County, unless otherwise specifically provided by statute, if the court finds that the statute, rule or order, or its threatened application, interferes with or impairs, or threatens to interfere with or impair, the legal rights or privileges of the complainant. The agency shall be made a party to the suit. (b) A declaratory judgment shall not be rendered concerning the validity or applicability of a statute, rule or order unless the complainant has petitioned the agency for a declaratory order and the agency has refused to issue a declaratory order. (c) In passing on the legal validity of a rule or order, the court shall declare the rule or order invalid only if it finds that it violates constitutional provisions, exceeds the statutory authority of the agency, was adopted without compliance with the rulemaking procedures provided for in this chapter or otherwise violates state or federal law. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 35; 1997, ch. 162, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-5-224 .
(a) The legal validity or applicability of a statute, rule or order of an agency to specified circumstances may be determined in a suit for a declaratory judgment in the chancery court of Davidson County, unless otherwise specifically provided by statute, if the court finds that the statute, rule or order, or its threatened application, interferes with or impairs, or threatens to interfere with or impair, the legal rights or privileges of the complainant. The agency shall be made a party to the suit.
(b) A declaratory judgment shall not be rendered concerning the validity or applicability of a statute, rule or order unless the complainant has petitioned the agency for a declaratory order and the agency has refused to issue a declaratory order.
(c) In passing on the legal validity of a rule or order, the court shall declare the rule or order invalid only if it finds that it violates constitutional provisions, exceeds the statutory authority of the agency, was adopted without compliance with the rulemaking procedures provided for in this chapter or otherwise violates state or federal law.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 35; 1997, ch. 162, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-5-224 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-110 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-110
Employees - Personnel program
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation shall establish and maintain a personnel program for its employees and fix the compensation and terms of compensation of its employees, including, but not limited to, production incentive payments. (b) No employee of the corporation shall have a financial interest in any vendor doing business or proposing to do business with the corporation. (c) No employee of the corporation, with decision-making authority, shall participate in any decision involving a retailer with whom the employee has a financial interest. (d) No employee of the corporation who leaves the employment of the corporation may represent any vendor or lottery retailer before the corporation for a period of two (2) years following termination of employment with the corporation. (e) All offers of employment shall be extended contingent upon the results of a criminal history records check. Immediately upon the acceptance of the offer of employment, the chief executive officer, or such officer's designee, shall submit the names of such persons to the Tennessee bureau of investigation. The Tennessee bureau of investigation, pursuant to § 38-6-109 , shall conduct a criminal history records check on all such persons. The Tennessee bureau of investigation may contract with the federal bureau of investigation, other law enforcement agencies, or any other legally authorized entity to assist in such investigation. Such persons shall supply a fingerprint sample on request, in the manner requested by the investigating entity. The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall conduct such investigation as soon as practicable after submission of names by the chief executive officer or such officer's designee. The corporation shall pay, as an operating expense, the cost of the records check. The results of such a records check shall not be considered a record open to the public, pursuant to title 10, chapter 7, part 5. (f) In addition to any records check pursuant to subsection (e), those persons accepting an offer of employment with the corporation at the level of division director and above, and at any level within the division of security and as otherwise required by the board, shall immediately have their names submitted by the chief executive officer, or such officer's designee, for a background investigation, which may be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation or other law enforcement agency, or any other legally authorized investigative entity. Such investigation shall be conducted as soon as practicable after submission of names by the chief executive officer or such officer's designee. The corporation shall pay, as an operating expense, the cost of the investigation. The results of such investigation shall not be considered a record open to the public, pursuant to title 10, chapter 7, part 5. Such person's offer of employment shall be further contingent upon the results of such investigation. (g) No person shall be maintained as an employee of the corporation who has been convicted of: (1) Any felony; (2) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor; (3) Any violation of this chapter; or (4) Any offense in a federal court, military court or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that, under the laws of this state, would disqualify such person, pursuant to subdivision (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3). (h) The corporation shall bond corporation employees who have access to corporation funds or lottery revenue, in such an amount as provided by the board, and may bond other employees as deemed necessary. Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2; 2005, ch. 417, § 2.
(a) The corporation shall establish and maintain a personnel program for its employees and fix the compensation and terms of compensation of its employees, including, but not limited to, production incentive payments.
(b) No employee of the corporation shall have a financial interest in any vendor doing business or proposing to do business with the corporation.
(c) No employee of the corporation, with decision-making authority, shall participate in any decision involving a retailer with whom the employee has a financial interest.
(d) No employee of the corporation who leaves the employment of the corporation may represent any vendor or lottery retailer before the corporation for a period of two (2) years following termination of employment with the corporation.
(e) All offers of employment shall be extended contingent upon the results of a criminal history records check. Immediately upon the acceptance of the offer of employment, the chief executive officer, or such officer's designee, shall submit the names of such persons to the Tennessee bureau of investigation. The Tennessee bureau of investigation, pursuant to § 38-6-109 , shall conduct a criminal history records check on all such persons. The Tennessee bureau of investigation may contract with the federal bureau of investigation, other law enforcement agencies, or any other legally authorized entity to assist in such investigation. Such persons shall supply a fingerprint sample on request, in the manner requested by the investigating entity. The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall conduct such investigation as soon as practicable after submission of names by the chief executive officer or such officer's designee. The corporation shall pay, as an operating expense, the cost of the records check. The results of such a records check shall not be considered a record open to the public, pursuant to title 10, chapter 7, part 5.
(f) In addition to any records check pursuant to subsection (e), those persons accepting an offer of employment with the corporation at the level of division director and above, and at any level within the division of security and as otherwise required by the board, shall immediately have their names submitted by the chief executive officer, or such officer's designee, for a background investigation, which may be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation or other law enforcement agency, or any other legally authorized investigative entity. Such investigation shall be conducted as soon as practicable after submission of names by the chief executive officer or such officer's designee. The corporation shall pay, as an operating expense, the cost of the investigation. The results of such investigation shall not be considered a record open to the public, pursuant to title 10, chapter 7, part 5. Such person's offer of employment shall be further contingent upon the results of such investigation.
(g) No person shall be maintained as an employee of the corporation who has been convicted of: (1) Any felony; (2) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor; (3) Any violation of this chapter; or (4) Any offense in a federal court, military court or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that, under the laws of this state, would disqualify such person, pursuant to subdivision (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3).
(1) Any felony;
(2) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor;
(3) Any violation of this chapter; or
(4) Any offense in a federal court, military court or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that, under the laws of this state, would disqualify such person, pursuant to subdivision (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3).
(h) The corporation shall bond corporation employees who have access to corporation funds or lottery revenue, in such an amount as provided by the board, and may bond other employees as deemed necessary.
Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2; 2005, ch. 417, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-15-107 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 15 / Section 4-15-107
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commission" means the state building commission; (2) "Improvement to real property" means: (A) The construction or erection of new buildings or structures in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest, whether financed by public or private funds or both; (B) The major maintenance of any building or structure in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest; or (C) The renovation of any building or structure in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest; (3) "Major maintenance" means the repair or renovation of a building or structure or a portion thereof in which this state or a department, institution, or agency thereof has an interest and that: (A) Is being funded by direct appropriations for major maintenance; (B) Will cost state departments, colleges of applied technology, and public two-year institutions of higher learning in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for a structure or one million dollars ($1,000,000) for a project excluding furniture and equipment; or (C) Will cost public four-year institutions of higher education in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for a structure or three million dollars ($3,000,000) for a project excluding furniture and equipment; (4) "Renovation" means the change in the functional use or operation of space in existing buildings or structures in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest; and (5) "State procurement agency" means, as appropriate, the department of general services, state of Tennessee real estate asset management; University of Tennessee, department of capital projects; Tennessee board of regents, department of facilities development; East Tennessee State University, office of facilities management, planning, and construction; Austin Peay State University, capital planning, design and construction; Tennessee Technological University, office of capital projects and planning; Middle Tennessee State University, department of campus planning; and University of Memphis, department of campus planning and design, or the successors-in-interest to such departments, or any additional state entities, or subdivisions thereof, as determined by the commission. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 411, s 4, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 411, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 712, s 1, eff. 3/18/2022. Acts 1980, ch. 741, § 1; 1986, ch. 631, § 1.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Commission" means the state building commission;
(2) "Improvement to real property" means: (A) The construction or erection of new buildings or structures in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest, whether financed by public or private funds or both; (B) The major maintenance of any building or structure in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest; or (C) The renovation of any building or structure in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest;
(A) The construction or erection of new buildings or structures in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest, whether financed by public or private funds or both;
(B) The major maintenance of any building or structure in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest; or
(C) The renovation of any building or structure in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest;
(3) "Major maintenance" means the repair or renovation of a building or structure or a portion thereof in which this state or a department, institution, or agency thereof has an interest and that: (A) Is being funded by direct appropriations for major maintenance; (B) Will cost state departments, colleges of applied technology, and public two-year institutions of higher learning in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for a structure or one million dollars ($1,000,000) for a project excluding furniture and equipment; or (C) Will cost public four-year institutions of higher education in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for a structure or three million dollars ($3,000,000) for a project excluding furniture and equipment;
(A) Is being funded by direct appropriations for major maintenance;
(B) Will cost state departments, colleges of applied technology, and public two-year institutions of higher learning in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for a structure or one million dollars ($1,000,000) for a project excluding furniture and equipment; or
(C) Will cost public four-year institutions of higher education in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for a structure or three million dollars ($3,000,000) for a project excluding furniture and equipment;
(4) "Renovation" means the change in the functional use or operation of space in existing buildings or structures in which the state of Tennessee or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest; and
(5) "State procurement agency" means, as appropriate, the department of general services, state of Tennessee real estate asset management; University of Tennessee, department of capital projects; Tennessee board of regents, department of facilities development; East Tennessee State University, office of facilities management, planning, and construction; Austin Peay State University, capital planning, design and construction; Tennessee Technological University, office of capital projects and planning; Middle Tennessee State University, department of campus planning; and University of Memphis, department of campus planning and design, or the successors-in-interest to such departments, or any additional state entities, or subdivisions thereof, as determined by the commission.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 411, s 4, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 411, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 712, s 1, eff. 3/18/2022.
Acts 1980, ch. 741, § 1; 1986, ch. 631, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-301 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-301
Creation
Status: in_force

The department of audit is created and established in the state government. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 5; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-335; T.C.A., § 4-332.
The department of audit is created and established in the state government.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 5; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-335; T.C.A., § 4-332.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-10-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-103
Members - Appointment - Officers - Terms - Quorum
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning July 1, 1997, the commission shall be composed of the following twenty-five (25) members; provided, that the membership may exceed this number until the appropriate terms of office have expired as provided in this section: (1) The chair of the senate finance, ways and means committee; (2) The chair of the finance ways and means committee of the house of representatives; (3) Four (4) state senators appointed by the speaker of the senate; (4) Four (4) state representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (5) Four (4) elected municipal officials; (6) Four (4) elected county officials; (7) Two (2) executive branch members, one (1) of whom may be the commissioner of finance and administration, each appointed by the governor; (8) Two (2) private citizens, each appointed by the governor; (9) One (1) elected representative of the Tennessee Development District Association; (10) One (1) elected representative of the County Officials Association of Tennessee, appointed by the governor; and (11) The comptroller of the treasury. (b) Members currently holding appointments on the commission shall serve their full terms. As vacancies occur, new appointments shall be filled by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives by alternating appointments until each speaker has made three (3) non-legislative appointments for a maximum of seven (7) appointments. Thereafter, appointments shall alternate among the governor, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, respectively; provided, that none of the appointing authorities mentioned in this subsection (b) shall exceed the number of appointments as provided in this subsection (b). The next three (3) vacancies in the category of private citizen shall not be filled, thereby reducing the total number of private citizens serving on the commission to two (2). Total membership may exceed twenty-five (25) members until the necessary vacancies occur in the private citizen category. (c) The chair and vice chair of the commission shall be elected by the members of the commission for two-year terms and may subsequently be reelected; provided, that the chair shall be a member of the general assembly. In the event of the absence or disability of both the chair and vice chair, the members of the commission shall elect a temporary chair by a majority vote of those present and voting. (d) (1) Members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years and may be subsequently appointed to additional four-year terms except in those instances where membership is reduced as provided in this section. In the case of members of the general assembly, appointments and reappointments shall be consistent with terms of office for the senate and the house of representatives. Members currently holding office are eligible for reappointment for one (1) additional term; provided, that those holding positions subject to downsizing shall not be eligible for reappointment. (2) Should any member cease to be an officer, member or employee of the unit, body or agency such member is appointed to represent, such member's membership on the commission shall terminate immediately and a new member shall be appointed for a full term in the same manner as such new member's predecessor. (e) (1) The members appointed from private life under subsection (a) shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation. Such members shall not hold any public office. (2) Of each class of local government members appointed, no more than one-half (1/2) shall be from any one (1) political party. (3) Of each class of legislative members appointed by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, two (2) shall be from the majority party of their respective houses. (f) A majority of those currently appointed to the commission shall constitute a quorum. (g) For each municipal vacancy, the Tennessee Municipal League shall submit a list of three (3) elected nominees to the appropriate appointing authority. (h) For each general county government vacancy, the Tennessee County Services Association shall submit a list of three (3) elected nominees to the appropriate appointing authority. (i) For the development district vacancy, the Tennessee Development District Association shall submit a list of three (3) elected nominees to the appropriate appointing authority; except as provided in subdivision (d)(1). (j) For the county officials vacancy, the County Officials Association of Tennessee shall submit a list of three (3) elected nominees to the governor. (k) In implementing this section, the state shall aggressively seek racial and gender diversity by enlisting ethnic minority and female participation on all levels. No person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, any program or activity receiving funding as a result of implementation of this section on grounds of race, color or gender. Acts 1978, ch. 939, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-1003; Acts 1980, ch. 873, §§1-3; 1981, ch. 118, § 1; 1982, ch. 688, §§ 1-4; 1984, ch. 776, §§ 1, 2; 1987, ch. 264, §§ 1-4; 1988, ch. 1013, §3; 1989, ch. 368, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 840, §§1-4; 1997 , ch. 482, §§ 1- 3; 1997 , ch. 529, §§ 1, 2.
(a) Beginning July 1, 1997, the commission shall be composed of the following twenty-five (25) members; provided, that the membership may exceed this number until the appropriate terms of office have expired as provided in this section: (1) The chair of the senate finance, ways and means committee; (2) The chair of the finance ways and means committee of the house of representatives; (3) Four (4) state senators appointed by the speaker of the senate; (4) Four (4) state representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (5) Four (4) elected municipal officials; (6) Four (4) elected county officials; (7) Two (2) executive branch members, one (1) of whom may be the commissioner of finance and administration, each appointed by the governor; (8) Two (2) private citizens, each appointed by the governor; (9) One (1) elected representative of the Tennessee Development District Association; (10) One (1) elected representative of the County Officials Association of Tennessee, appointed by the governor; and (11) The comptroller of the treasury.
(1) The chair of the senate finance, ways and means committee;
(2) The chair of the finance ways and means committee of the house of representatives;
(3) Four (4) state senators appointed by the speaker of the senate;
(4) Four (4) state representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(5) Four (4) elected municipal officials;
(6) Four (4) elected county officials;
(7) Two (2) executive branch members, one (1) of whom may be the commissioner of finance and administration, each appointed by the governor;
(8) Two (2) private citizens, each appointed by the governor;
(9) One (1) elected representative of the Tennessee Development District Association;
(10) One (1) elected representative of the County Officials Association of Tennessee, appointed by the governor; and
(11) The comptroller of the treasury.
(b) Members currently holding appointments on the commission shall serve their full terms. As vacancies occur, new appointments shall be filled by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives by alternating appointments until each speaker has made three (3) non-legislative appointments for a maximum of seven (7) appointments. Thereafter, appointments shall alternate among the governor, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, respectively; provided, that none of the appointing authorities mentioned in this subsection (b) shall exceed the number of appointments as provided in this subsection (b). The next three (3) vacancies in the category of private citizen shall not be filled, thereby reducing the total number of private citizens serving on the commission to two (2). Total membership may exceed twenty-five (25) members until the necessary vacancies occur in the private citizen category.
(c) The chair and vice chair of the commission shall be elected by the members of the commission for two-year terms and may subsequently be reelected; provided, that the chair shall be a member of the general assembly. In the event of the absence or disability of both the chair and vice chair, the members of the commission shall elect a temporary chair by a majority vote of those present and voting.
(d) (1) Members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years and may be subsequently appointed to additional four-year terms except in those instances where membership is reduced as provided in this section. In the case of members of the general assembly, appointments and reappointments shall be consistent with terms of office for the senate and the house of representatives. Members currently holding office are eligible for reappointment for one (1) additional term; provided, that those holding positions subject to downsizing shall not be eligible for reappointment. (2) Should any member cease to be an officer, member or employee of the unit, body or agency such member is appointed to represent, such member's membership on the commission shall terminate immediately and a new member shall be appointed for a full term in the same manner as such new member's predecessor.
(1) Members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years and may be subsequently appointed to additional four-year terms except in those instances where membership is reduced as provided in this section. In the case of members of the general assembly, appointments and reappointments shall be consistent with terms of office for the senate and the house of representatives. Members currently holding office are eligible for reappointment for one (1) additional term; provided, that those holding positions subject to downsizing shall not be eligible for reappointment.
(2) Should any member cease to be an officer, member or employee of the unit, body or agency such member is appointed to represent, such member's membership on the commission shall terminate immediately and a new member shall be appointed for a full term in the same manner as such new member's predecessor.
(e) (1) The members appointed from private life under subsection (a) shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation. Such members shall not hold any public office. (2) Of each class of local government members appointed, no more than one-half (1/2) shall be from any one (1) political party. (3) Of each class of legislative members appointed by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, two (2) shall be from the majority party of their respective houses.
(1) The members appointed from private life under subsection (a) shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation. Such members shall not hold any public office.
(2) Of each class of local government members appointed, no more than one-half (1/2) shall be from any one (1) political party.
(3) Of each class of legislative members appointed by the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives, two (2) shall be from the majority party of their respective houses.
(f) A majority of those currently appointed to the commission shall constitute a quorum.
(g) For each municipal vacancy, the Tennessee Municipal League shall submit a list of three (3) elected nominees to the appropriate appointing authority.
(h) For each general county government vacancy, the Tennessee County Services Association shall submit a list of three (3) elected nominees to the appropriate appointing authority.
(i) For the development district vacancy, the Tennessee Development District Association shall submit a list of three (3) elected nominees to the appropriate appointing authority; except as provided in subdivision (d)(1).
(j) For the county officials vacancy, the County Officials Association of Tennessee shall submit a list of three (3) elected nominees to the governor.
(k) In implementing this section, the state shall aggressively seek racial and gender diversity by enlisting ethnic minority and female participation on all levels. No person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, any program or activity receiving funding as a result of implementation of this section on grounds of race, color or gender.
Acts 1978, ch. 939, § 3; T.C.A., § 4-1003; Acts 1980, ch. 873, §§1-3; 1981, ch. 118, § 1; 1982, ch. 688, §§ 1-4; 1984, ch. 776, §§ 1, 2; 1987, ch. 264, §§ 1-4; 1988, ch. 1013, §3; 1989, ch. 368, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 840, §§1-4; 1997 , ch. 482, §§ 1- 3; 1997 , ch. 529, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-128 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 4-6-128
Appropriations - Classification
Status: in_force

(a) The appropriations for state penal, reformatory or charitable institutions shall be of three (3) classes: (1) Maintenance; (2) Ordinary repairs and improvements; and (3) Specific purposes. (b) Appropriations for specific purposes shall cover all items for construction, extraordinary repairs and purchase of land and shall be used only for the institutions and purposes specified therein. Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 312b43; Code 1932, § 412; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-639.
(a) The appropriations for state penal, reformatory or charitable institutions shall be of three (3) classes: (1) Maintenance; (2) Ordinary repairs and improvements; and (3) Specific purposes.
(1) Maintenance;
(2) Ordinary repairs and improvements; and
(3) Specific purposes.
(b) Appropriations for specific purposes shall cover all items for construction, extraordinary repairs and purchase of land and shall be used only for the institutions and purposes specified therein.
Acts 1919, ch. 39, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 312b43; Code 1932, § 412; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-639.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-206 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-206
Filing of rules
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty of the secretary of state to file the rules of each agency in a convenient and accessible manner. Each copy of a rule filed shall contain a citation of the authority pursuant to which it was adopted, and if an amendment, it shall clearly identify the original rule by rule number and title. (b) The secretary of state shall endorse on each copy of a rule or rules filed the time and date of filing and shall maintain a file of such rules for public inspection. (c) No rule shall be filed under this chapter unless it complies with § 4-5-211 . (d) The secretary of state shall prescribe rules governing the manner and form in which written rules shall be prepared and transmitted by the agencies to the secretary of state for filing. The secretary of state may require the online submission of rules filed pursuant to this part. The secretary of state may refuse to accept any rule that does not conform to such requirements. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576,s 3, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 4; 1975, ch. 370, § 10; 1978, ch. 895, §§ 1, 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 22, 36; Acts 1978, ch. 938, § 2; 1979, ch. 43, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 200, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 4-510; modified; Acts 1980, ch. 550, § 1; 1980, ch. 758, § 1; 1981, ch. 42, §§ 1, 3; 1981, ch. 47, §§ 1, 4, 5; 1981, ch. 49, § 1; 1981, ch. 140, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-5-104(e)(2), (e)(3), (f) ; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 14; 2009, ch. 566, §§ 8, 9.
(a) It is the duty of the secretary of state to file the rules of each agency in a convenient and accessible manner. Each copy of a rule filed shall contain a citation of the authority pursuant to which it was adopted, and if an amendment, it shall clearly identify the original rule by rule number and title.
(b) The secretary of state shall endorse on each copy of a rule or rules filed the time and date of filing and shall maintain a file of such rules for public inspection.
(c) No rule shall be filed under this chapter unless it complies with § 4-5-211 .
(d) The secretary of state shall prescribe rules governing the manner and form in which written rules shall be prepared and transmitted by the agencies to the secretary of state for filing. The secretary of state may require the online submission of rules filed pursuant to this part. The secretary of state may refuse to accept any rule that does not conform to such requirements.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 576,s 3, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 4; 1975, ch. 370, § 10; 1978, ch. 895, §§ 1, 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 22, 36; Acts 1978, ch. 938, § 2; 1979, ch. 43, §§ 1, 2; 1979, ch. 200, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 4-510; modified; Acts 1980, ch. 550, § 1; 1980, ch. 758, § 1; 1981, ch. 42, §§ 1, 3; 1981, ch. 47, §§ 1, 4, 5; 1981, ch. 49, § 1; 1981, ch. 140, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-5-104(e)(2), (e)(3), (f) ; Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 14; 2009, ch. 566, §§ 8, 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-8-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 4-8-104
Police powers of security guards
Status: in_force

(a) The security guards are vested with police powers. (b) It is their duty to arrest any and all persons committing nuisances or misdemeanors in or around the capitol, annexes, or on the grounds, or for other violation of law, and take such offender or offenders before some magistrate for trial and punishment. Acts 1899, ch. 198, § 5; Shan., § 304; mod. Code 1932, § 422; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-804.
(a) The security guards are vested with police powers.
(b) It is their duty to arrest any and all persons committing nuisances or misdemeanors in or around the capitol, annexes, or on the grounds, or for other violation of law, and take such offender or offenders before some magistrate for trial and punishment.
Acts 1899, ch. 198, § 5; Shan., § 304; mod. Code 1932, § 422; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-804.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-103
Concurrent jurisdiction of boundary waters
Status: in_force

This state has concurrent jurisdiction on the waters of any river that forms a common boundary between this and any other state. Code 1858, § 72; Shan., § 84; Code 1932, § 97; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-102.
This state has concurrent jurisdiction on the waters of any river that forms a common boundary between this and any other state.
Code 1858, § 72; Shan., § 84; Code 1932, § 97; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-102.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-310 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-310
Intervention
Status: in_force

(a) The administrative judge or hearing officer shall grant one (1) or more petitions for intervention if: (1) The petition is submitted in writing to the administrative judge or hearing officer, with copies mailed to all parties named in the notice of the hearing, at least seven (7) days before the hearing; (2) The petition states facts demonstrating that the petitioner's legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities or other legal interest may be determined in the proceeding or that the petitioner qualifies as an intervenor under any law; and (3) The administrative judge or hearing officer determines that the interests of justice and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings shall not be impaired by allowing the intervention. (b) The agency may grant one (1) or more petitions for intervention at any time, upon determining that the intervention sought is in the interests of justice and shall not impair the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings. (c) If a petitioner qualifies for intervention, the administrative judge or hearing officer may impose conditions upon the intervenor's participation in the proceedings, either at the time that intervention is granted or at any subsequent time. Conditions may include: (1) Limiting the intervenor's participation to designated issues in which the intervenor has a particular interest demonstrated by the petition; (2) Limiting the intervenor's use of discovery, cross-examination and other procedures so as to promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings; and (3) Requiring two (2) or more intervenors to combine their presentations of evidence and argument, cross-examination, discovery and other participation in the proceedings. (d) The administrative judge, hearing officer or agency, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing, shall render an order granting or denying each pending petition for intervention, specifying any conditions, and briefly stating the reasons for the order. The administrative judge, hearing officer or agency may modify the order at any time, stating the reasons for the modification. The administrative judge, hearing officer or agency shall promptly give notice of an order granting, denying or modifying intervention to the petitioner for intervention and to all parties. Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 48.
(a) The administrative judge or hearing officer shall grant one (1) or more petitions for intervention if: (1) The petition is submitted in writing to the administrative judge or hearing officer, with copies mailed to all parties named in the notice of the hearing, at least seven (7) days before the hearing; (2) The petition states facts demonstrating that the petitioner's legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities or other legal interest may be determined in the proceeding or that the petitioner qualifies as an intervenor under any law; and (3) The administrative judge or hearing officer determines that the interests of justice and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings shall not be impaired by allowing the intervention.
(1) The petition is submitted in writing to the administrative judge or hearing officer, with copies mailed to all parties named in the notice of the hearing, at least seven (7) days before the hearing;
(2) The petition states facts demonstrating that the petitioner's legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities or other legal interest may be determined in the proceeding or that the petitioner qualifies as an intervenor under any law; and
(3) The administrative judge or hearing officer determines that the interests of justice and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings shall not be impaired by allowing the intervention.
(b) The agency may grant one (1) or more petitions for intervention at any time, upon determining that the intervention sought is in the interests of justice and shall not impair the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings.
(c) If a petitioner qualifies for intervention, the administrative judge or hearing officer may impose conditions upon the intervenor's participation in the proceedings, either at the time that intervention is granted or at any subsequent time. Conditions may include: (1) Limiting the intervenor's participation to designated issues in which the intervenor has a particular interest demonstrated by the petition; (2) Limiting the intervenor's use of discovery, cross-examination and other procedures so as to promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings; and (3) Requiring two (2) or more intervenors to combine their presentations of evidence and argument, cross-examination, discovery and other participation in the proceedings.
(1) Limiting the intervenor's participation to designated issues in which the intervenor has a particular interest demonstrated by the petition;
(2) Limiting the intervenor's use of discovery, cross-examination and other procedures so as to promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings; and
(3) Requiring two (2) or more intervenors to combine their presentations of evidence and argument, cross-examination, discovery and other participation in the proceedings.
(d) The administrative judge, hearing officer or agency, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing, shall render an order granting or denying each pending petition for intervention, specifying any conditions, and briefly stating the reasons for the order. The administrative judge, hearing officer or agency may modify the order at any time, stating the reasons for the modification. The administrative judge, hearing officer or agency shall promptly give notice of an order granting, denying or modifying intervention to the petitioner for intervention and to all parties.
Acts 1982, ch. 874, § 48.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-13-602 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 4-13-602
Administration, operation and maintenance
Status: in_force

(a) The administration, operation and maintenance of the Cordell Hull birthplace and all surrounding property that have been deeded to the state are hereby vested in the department of environment and conservation, division of parks and recreation. (b) The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the efficient operation, administration, and maintenance of the Cordell Hull birthplace. (c) One (1) seasonal, full-time park manager position and one (1) full-time custodial position shall be created and funded within the department for the operation and management of the Cordell Hull birthplace. The department shall establish qualifications for such positions and employ appropriate personnel to perform the duties and functions of such positions. Acts 1989, ch. 584, § 2; 1997, ch. 401, §§ 2, 4.
(a) The administration, operation and maintenance of the Cordell Hull birthplace and all surrounding property that have been deeded to the state are hereby vested in the department of environment and conservation, division of parks and recreation.
(b) The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the efficient operation, administration, and maintenance of the Cordell Hull birthplace.
(c) One (1) seasonal, full-time park manager position and one (1) full-time custodial position shall be created and funded within the department for the operation and management of the Cordell Hull birthplace. The department shall establish qualifications for such positions and employ appropriate personnel to perform the duties and functions of such positions.
Acts 1989, ch. 584, § 2; 1997, ch. 401, §§ 2, 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1601 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1601
Creation - General functions
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the department of mental health and substance abuse services. (b) The general functions of the department are to coordinate, set standards for, plan for, monitor, and promote the development and provision of services and supports to meet the needs of persons with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance through the public and private sectors in this state as set out in applicable provisions of title 33. Acts 2010, ch. 1100, § 9; 2012, ch. 575, § 1.
(a) There is created the department of mental health and substance abuse services.
(b) The general functions of the department are to coordinate, set standards for, plan for, monitor, and promote the development and provision of services and supports to meet the needs of persons with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance through the public and private sectors in this state as set out in applicable provisions of title 33.
Acts 2010, ch. 1100, § 9; 2012, ch. 575, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-57-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 57 / Section 4-57-104
State fair and exposition commission
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary establishing a state fair board, there is hereby created a state fair and exposition commission which shall be composed of the following members to be appointed by the governor: (1) The dean of the University of Tennessee extension; (2) The president of the Tennessee Farm Bureau; (3) The state advisor of the Future Farmers of America; (4) A representative of the Tennessee Association of Fairs; (5) The chair of the Tennessee State Fair Association; (6) The commissioner of agriculture; and (7) The dean of the Tennessee State University, college of agriculture cooperative extension program. (b) Within sixty (60) days of creation of the commission, the commission members shall establish by rule a method of selecting a chair for the commission and shall select a chair. The chair shall serve a two-year term but shall be limited to no more than two (2) consecutive terms. Commission members shall serve on the commission as long as the member holds the position the member held at the time of initial appointment. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 19, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 342, s 1, eff. 5/10/2019. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1014, s 1, eff. 5/21/2018. Acts 2012, ch. 1047, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary establishing a state fair board, there is hereby created a state fair and exposition commission which shall be composed of the following members to be appointed by the governor: (1) The dean of the University of Tennessee extension; (2) The president of the Tennessee Farm Bureau; (3) The state advisor of the Future Farmers of America; (4) A representative of the Tennessee Association of Fairs; (5) The chair of the Tennessee State Fair Association; (6) The commissioner of agriculture; and (7) The dean of the Tennessee State University, college of agriculture cooperative extension program.
(1) The dean of the University of Tennessee extension;
(2) The president of the Tennessee Farm Bureau;
(3) The state advisor of the Future Farmers of America;
(4) A representative of the Tennessee Association of Fairs;
(5) The chair of the Tennessee State Fair Association;
(6) The commissioner of agriculture; and
(7) The dean of the Tennessee State University, college of agriculture cooperative extension program.
(b) Within sixty (60) days of creation of the commission, the commission members shall establish by rule a method of selecting a chair for the commission and shall select a chair. The chair shall serve a two-year term but shall be limited to no more than two (2) consecutive terms. Commission members shall serve on the commission as long as the member holds the position the member held at the time of initial appointment.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 19, s 1, eff. 3/6/2023.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 342, s 1, eff. 5/10/2019.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1014, s 1, eff. 5/21/2018.
Acts 2012, ch. 1047, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-405 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-405
Administration of loans
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall administer loans made under this part. In so doing, the authority may adopt rules and regulations necessary for the effective administration of this part, including the promulgation of prerequisites that must be fulfilled by the local government unit in order to be eligible for a loan, procedures to be followed in making loan applications to the authority, procedures to be followed in the disbursement of loan funds, and procedures for enforcing agreements entered into by local government units with the authority. (b) Any one (1) or more local government units entering into a loan agreement with the authority must state in the loan application, in addition to any requirements established by the authority, if the capital project is a correctional facility, that: (1) The plans for the construction of such correctional facility have been submitted to the Tennessee corrections institute for review and comment; and (2) The plans for construction of such correctional facility conform to standards established by the Tennessee corrections institute pursuant to § 41-4-140 and title 41, chapter 7, and the Life and Safety Code, as adopted by regulation of the department of commerce and insurance. (c) Prior to being placed into use, any project that is a correctional facility financed by the loan agreement must first be inspected, approved and certified by the Tennessee corrections institute pursuant to § 41-4-140 and title 41, chapter 7. Certification must be submitted to the authority within thirty (30) days of receipt by the local government unit. (d) If the capital project is a qualified energy conservation project, the local government unit shall first apply to the department of environment and conservation. Any loan agreement for such qualified energy conservation project must be recommended by the commissioner of that department. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743, s 14, eff. 4/7/2016. Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13; 1990, ch. 885, §10; 2012 , ch. 957, § 3.
(a) The authority shall administer loans made under this part. In so doing, the authority may adopt rules and regulations necessary for the effective administration of this part, including the promulgation of prerequisites that must be fulfilled by the local government unit in order to be eligible for a loan, procedures to be followed in making loan applications to the authority, procedures to be followed in the disbursement of loan funds, and procedures for enforcing agreements entered into by local government units with the authority.
(b) Any one (1) or more local government units entering into a loan agreement with the authority must state in the loan application, in addition to any requirements established by the authority, if the capital project is a correctional facility, that: (1) The plans for the construction of such correctional facility have been submitted to the Tennessee corrections institute for review and comment; and (2) The plans for construction of such correctional facility conform to standards established by the Tennessee corrections institute pursuant to § 41-4-140 and title 41, chapter 7, and the Life and Safety Code, as adopted by regulation of the department of commerce and insurance.
(1) The plans for the construction of such correctional facility have been submitted to the Tennessee corrections institute for review and comment; and
(2) The plans for construction of such correctional facility conform to standards established by the Tennessee corrections institute pursuant to § 41-4-140 and title 41, chapter 7, and the Life and Safety Code, as adopted by regulation of the department of commerce and insurance.
(c) Prior to being placed into use, any project that is a correctional facility financed by the loan agreement must first be inspected, approved and certified by the Tennessee corrections institute pursuant to § 41-4-140 and title 41, chapter 7. Certification must be submitted to the authority within thirty (30) days of receipt by the local government unit.
(d) If the capital project is a qualified energy conservation project, the local government unit shall first apply to the department of environment and conservation. Any loan agreement for such qualified energy conservation project must be recommended by the commissioner of that department.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743, s 14, eff. 4/7/2016.
Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 13; 1990, ch. 885, §10; 2012 , ch. 957, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-512 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-512
Office of energy programs - Powers concerning promoting conservation
Status: in_force

The office of energy programs has the power in promoting conservation to: (1) Develop and implement plans, projects or programs for the purpose of energy conservation in regard to residential, commercial, industrial or governmental uses of energy; (2) Coordinate any energy conservation programs or projects undertaken by the state or municipal governments, or by the federal government as permitted by applicable federal law; (3) Participate in or carry out any federal energy conservation programs; (4) Recommend, in coordination with other standards and codes, energy and lighting efficiency building standards for new and renovated buildings in this state. Such standards will be mandatory for all building construction or renovation begun after they take effect. Such standards will be administered by local governments, and if such governments have standards equal to or stricter than the authority standards, the local standards will control; (5) Prepare, implement and administer a plan that encourages utilities to provide conservation services to their customers; (6) Assist the utilities of the state in their actions before those federal agencies that regulate or otherwise control specific energy supplies, if such actions are consistent with state energy policy; (7) Coordinate and maintain, in cooperation with other divisions, and state and federal departments and agencies, a comprehensive educational and information program on energy conservation for the general public. The office of energy programs shall make a continuing effort to keep the citizens of the state informed as to the most efficient and expeditious means of reducing their use of energy; and (8) Develop and carry out its programs on its own initiative, in cooperation with federal, state or local governments, or with private citizens. Such plans, projects or programs may include, but are not limited to: (A) Van pooling and car pooling plans and incentives; (B) Home weatherization; (C) Development of mass transit alternatives; (D) Incentives to promote residential conservation of energy use; (E) Compilation and dissemination of energy efficiency information; (F) Programs to promote energy conservation in industry and commerce; (G) Encouragement of the use and development within the state of solar, geothermal and other renewable energy resources; (H) Development of energy management systems; and (I) Development of material recycling, handling and management systems. Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-3-710 by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 11, eff. 4/7/2016. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 4, eff. 4/7/2016. Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 7.
The office of energy programs has the power in promoting conservation to:
(1) Develop and implement plans, projects or programs for the purpose of energy conservation in regard to residential, commercial, industrial or governmental uses of energy;
(2) Coordinate any energy conservation programs or projects undertaken by the state or municipal governments, or by the federal government as permitted by applicable federal law;
(3) Participate in or carry out any federal energy conservation programs;
(4) Recommend, in coordination with other standards and codes, energy and lighting efficiency building standards for new and renovated buildings in this state. Such standards will be mandatory for all building construction or renovation begun after they take effect. Such standards will be administered by local governments, and if such governments have standards equal to or stricter than the authority standards, the local standards will control;
(5) Prepare, implement and administer a plan that encourages utilities to provide conservation services to their customers;
(6) Assist the utilities of the state in their actions before those federal agencies that regulate or otherwise control specific energy supplies, if such actions are consistent with state energy policy;
(7) Coordinate and maintain, in cooperation with other divisions, and state and federal departments and agencies, a comprehensive educational and information program on energy conservation for the general public. The office of energy programs shall make a continuing effort to keep the citizens of the state informed as to the most efficient and expeditious means of reducing their use of energy; and
(8) Develop and carry out its programs on its own initiative, in cooperation with federal, state or local governments, or with private citizens. Such plans, projects or programs may include, but are not limited to: (A) Van pooling and car pooling plans and incentives; (B) Home weatherization; (C) Development of mass transit alternatives; (D) Incentives to promote residential conservation of energy use; (E) Compilation and dissemination of energy efficiency information; (F) Programs to promote energy conservation in industry and commerce; (G) Encouragement of the use and development within the state of solar, geothermal and other renewable energy resources; (H) Development of energy management systems; and (I) Development of material recycling, handling and management systems.
(A) Van pooling and car pooling plans and incentives;
(B) Home weatherization;
(C) Development of mass transit alternatives;
(D) Incentives to promote residential conservation of energy use;
(E) Compilation and dissemination of energy efficiency information;
(F) Programs to promote energy conservation in industry and commerce;
(G) Encouragement of the use and development within the state of solar, geothermal and other renewable energy resources;
(H) Development of energy management systems; and
(I) Development of material recycling, handling and management systems.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-3-710 by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 11, eff. 4/7/2016.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 4, eff. 4/7/2016.
Acts 1983, ch. 429, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-101
Administrative departments and divisions - Creation
Status: in_force

There are created and established the following administrative departments of state government: (1) Department of agriculture; (2) Department of audit; (3) Department of children's services; (4) Department of commerce and insurance; (5) Department of correction; (6) Department of economic and community development; (7) Department of education; (8) Department of environment and conservation; (9) Department of finance and administration; (10) Department of financial institutions; (11) Department of general services; (12) Department of health; (13) Department of human resources; (14) Department of human services; (15) Department of disability and aging; (16) Department of labor and workforce development; (17) Department of mental health and substance abuse services; (18) Department of revenue; (19) Department of safety; (20) Department of state; (21) Department of tourist development; (22) Department of transportation; (23) Department of the treasury; (24) Department of veterans services; and (25) Legal department. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 101, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 24, s 3, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 24; Shan. Supp., §§ 373a30, 373a62; Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 1; Code 1932, §§ 255, 286, 9950; Acts 1933, ch. 92, § 1(12); 1937, ch. 33, §§ 1, 5, 15, 31; 1939, ch. 11, §§ 1, 10, 16; 1945, ch. 28, § 1; 1945, ch. 34, § 1; 1945, ch. 40, § 1; 1947, ch. 29, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.1, 255.5, 255.15; Acts 1953, ch. 27, § 1; 1953, ch. 163, § 1; 1955, ch. 102, § 1; 1959, ch. 9, §§ 2, 3, 5-7, 9, 11, 14; 1961, ch. 97, §§ 1, 5; 1963, ch. 169, §§ 1, 3; 1971, ch. 137, § 1; 1972, ch. 543, §§ 3, 7, 10; 1972, ch. 829, § 18; 1972, ch. 852, §§ 4, 15; 1973, ch. 294, § 2; 1975, ch. 219, § 1(a); 1975, ch. 248, § 1(a); 1975, ch. 249, § 1(a); 1976, ch. 468, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-301; Acts 1983, ch. 216, § 1; 1983, ch. 311, § 1; 1983, ch. 472, § 1; 1989, ch. 278, § 16; 1991, ch. 289, § 1; 1991, ch. 448, § 1; 1996, ch. 1079, § 17; 1999, ch. 520, §§ 15, 16; 2000, ch. 947, § 6; 2007 , ch. 60, § 1; 2010 , ch. 1100, §§ 3, 4; 2012 , ch. 575, § 1.
There are created and established the following administrative departments of state government:
(1) Department of agriculture;
(2) Department of audit;
(3) Department of children's services;
(4) Department of commerce and insurance;
(5) Department of correction;
(6) Department of economic and community development;
(7) Department of education;
(8) Department of environment and conservation;
(9) Department of finance and administration;
(10) Department of financial institutions;
(11) Department of general services;
(12) Department of health;
(13) Department of human resources;
(14) Department of human services;
(15) Department of disability and aging;
(16) Department of labor and workforce development;
(17) Department of mental health and substance abuse services;
(18) Department of revenue;
(19) Department of safety;
(20) Department of state;
(21) Department of tourist development;
(22) Department of transportation;
(23) Department of the treasury;
(24) Department of veterans services; and
(25) Legal department.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 688,s 101, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 24, s 3, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, §§ 1, 24; Shan. Supp., §§ 373a30, 373a62; Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 1; Code 1932, §§ 255, 286, 9950; Acts 1933, ch. 92, § 1(12); 1937, ch. 33, §§ 1, 5, 15, 31; 1939, ch. 11, §§ 1, 10, 16; 1945, ch. 28, § 1; 1945, ch. 34, § 1; 1945, ch. 40, § 1; 1947, ch. 29, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 255.1, 255.5, 255.15; Acts 1953, ch. 27, § 1; 1953, ch. 163, § 1; 1955, ch. 102, § 1; 1959, ch. 9, §§ 2, 3, 5-7, 9, 11, 14; 1961, ch. 97, §§ 1, 5; 1963, ch. 169, §§ 1, 3; 1971, ch. 137, § 1; 1972, ch. 543, §§ 3, 7, 10; 1972, ch. 829, § 18; 1972, ch. 852, §§ 4, 15; 1973, ch. 294, § 2; 1975, ch. 219, § 1(a); 1975, ch. 248, § 1(a); 1975, ch. 249, § 1(a); 1976, ch. 468, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-301; Acts 1983, ch. 216, § 1; 1983, ch. 311, § 1; 1983, ch. 472, § 1; 1989, ch. 278, § 16; 1991, ch. 289, § 1; 1991, ch. 448, § 1; 1996, ch. 1079, § 17; 1999, ch. 520, §§ 15, 16; 2000, ch. 947, § 6; 2007 , ch. 60, § 1; 2010 , ch. 1100, §§ 3, 4; 2012 , ch. 575, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-29-246 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 4-29-246
Governmental entities terminated on June 30, 2025
Status: in_force

(a) The following governmental entities shall terminate on June 30, 2025: (1) Advisory committee for children's special services, created by § 68-12-106 ; (2) Advisory council on workers' compensation, created by § 50-6-121 ; (3) Air pollution control board, created by § 68-201-104 ; (4) Board of alcohol and drug abuse counselors, created by § 68-24-601 ; (5) Board of claims, created by § 9-8-101 ; (6) Board of ground water management, created by § 69-10-107 ; (7) Board of occupational therapy, created by § 63-13-216 ; (8) Board of osteopathic examination, created by § 63-9-101 ; (9) Board of pharmacy, created by § 63-10-301 ; (10) Board of physical therapy, created by § 63-13-318 ; (11) Bureau of TennCare within the department of finance and administration, pursuant to Executive Order No. 23 on October 19, 1999; (12) Chickasaw basin authority, created by § 64-1-201 ; (13) Civil Defense and Disaster Compact, created by § 58-2-402 ; (14) Commission on firefighting personnel standards and education, created by § 4-24-101 ; (15) Council on pensions, created by § 3-9-101 ; (16) Department of economic and community development, created by §§ 4-3-101 and 4-3-701 ; (17) Department of financial institutions, created by §§ 4-3-101 and 4-3-401 ; (18) Department of mental health and substance abuse services, created by §§ 4-3-101 and 4-3-1601 ; (19) Douglas Henry state museum commission, created by § 4-20-301 ; (20) Emergency communications board, created by § 7-86-302 ; (21) Emergency Management Assistance Compact, created by § 58-2-403 ; (22) Genetic advisory committee, created by § 68-5-503 ; (23) Human rights commission, created by § 4-21-201 ; (24) Industrial development division, building finance committee, created by § 4-14-108 ; (25) Information systems council, created by § 4-3-5501 ; (26) Interstate Compact on Detainers, created by § 40-31-101 ; (27) Interstate Corrections Compact, created by § 41-23-102 ; (28) Interstate Earthquake Compact of 1988, created by § 58-2-701 ; (29) Local government planning advisory committee, created by § 4-3-727 ; (30) Medical cannabis commission, created by § 68-7-102 ; (31) Megasite Authority of West Tennessee, created by § 64-9-102 ; (32) Perinatal advisory committee, created by § 68-1-803 ; (33) Private probation services council, created by § 16-3-901 ; (34) Professional music therapy advisory committee of the board of examiners in psychology, created by § 63-11-601 . (35) Second look commission, created by § 37-3-803 ; (36) Standards committee, department of human services, created by § 71-3-511 ; (37) Statewide planning and policy council for the department of mental health and substance abuse services, created by § 33-1-401 ; (38) Tennessee athletic commission, created by § 68-115-103 ; (39) Tennessee board of court reporting, created by § 20-9-604 ; (40) Tennessee board of judicial conduct, created by § 17-5-201 ; (41) Tennessee board of utility regulation, created by § 7-82-701 ; (42) Tennessee bureau of investigation, created by § 38-6-101 ; (43) Tennessee claims commission, created by § 9-8-301 ; (44) Tennessee code commission, created by § 1-1-101 ; (45) Tennessee community resource board, created by § 41-10-105 ; (46) Tennessee emergency management agency, created by §§ 58-2-103 and 58-2-104 ; (47) Tennessee emergency medical services board, created by § 68-140-303 ; (48) Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission, created by § 4-3-5003 ; (49) Tennessee historical commission, created by § 4-11-102 ; (50) Tennessee medical examiner advisory council, created by § 38-7-201 ; (51) Tennessee monuments and memorials commission, created by § 4-1-412 ; (52) Tennessee opioid abatement council, created by § 33-11-103 ; (53) Tennessee peace officers standards and training commission, created by § 38-8-102 ; (54) Tennessee public television council, created by § 49-50-905 ; (55) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (56) Tennessee Technological University, board of trustees, created by §§ 49-8-101 and 49-8-201 ; (57) Tennessee technology development corporation, created by § 4-14-201 ; (58) Tennessee wars commission, created by § 4-11-301 ; (59) Tennessee wine and grape board, created by § 57-3-1101 ; (60) Transportation modernization board, created by § 54-3-113 ; (61) Traumatic brain injury advisory council, created by § 68-55-102 ; and (62) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (b) Each department, commission, board, agency, or council of state government created during calendar year 2023 terminates on June 30, 2025. (c) Any governmental entity that has been terminated under this section may be continued, reestablished, or restructured in accordance with this chapter. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1010,s 1, eff. 1/1/2025. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 673,s 2, eff. 4/11/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 599,s 1, eff. 3/27/2024. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 457, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 265, s 3, eff. 6/30/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 159, s 37, eff. 4/17/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 79, s 2, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 325, s 1, eff. 4/28/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 2, eff. 3/31/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 33, s 2, eff. 3/14/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 2, eff. 5/11/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 727, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 632, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 303, s 4, eff. 7/1/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 316, s 2, eff. 5/4/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 209, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 111, s 2, eff. 4/13/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 109, s 2, eff. 4/13/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 73, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 53, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 52, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 44, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 43, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 42, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 41, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 32, s 2, eff. 3/23/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 29, s 2, eff. 3/23/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 21, s 2, eff. 3/23/2021. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 12, s 2, eff. 3/23/2021. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 702, s 2, eff. 6/22/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 663, s 2, eff. 4/2/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 614, s 2, eff. 3/25/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 566, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 547, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 545, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 542, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 212, s 2, eff. 4/23/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114, s 2, eff. 4/9/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 53, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 52, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 48, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 43, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 34, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 29, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 28, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 27, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 26, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 25, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 24, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 23, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 22, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 19, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 18, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 17, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 16, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 15, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 14, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 72, s 2, eff. 3/31/2017. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 71, s 2, eff. 3/31/2017. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55, s 2, eff. 3/31/2017. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 54, s 2, eff. 3/31/2017. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 48, s 2, eff. 3/31/2017.
(a) The following governmental entities shall terminate on June 30, 2025: (1) Advisory committee for children's special services, created by § 68-12-106 ; (2) Advisory council on workers' compensation, created by § 50-6-121 ; (3) Air pollution control board, created by § 68-201-104 ; (4) Board of alcohol and drug abuse counselors, created by § 68-24-601 ; (5) Board of claims, created by § 9-8-101 ; (6) Board of ground water management, created by § 69-10-107 ; (7) Board of occupational therapy, created by § 63-13-216 ; (8) Board of osteopathic examination, created by § 63-9-101 ; (9) Board of pharmacy, created by § 63-10-301 ; (10) Board of physical therapy, created by § 63-13-318 ; (11) Bureau of TennCare within the department of finance and administration, pursuant to Executive Order No. 23 on October 19, 1999; (12) Chickasaw basin authority, created by § 64-1-201 ; (13) Civil Defense and Disaster Compact, created by § 58-2-402 ; (14) Commission on firefighting personnel standards and education, created by § 4-24-101 ; (15) Council on pensions, created by § 3-9-101 ; (16) Department of economic and community development, created by §§ 4-3-101 and 4-3-701 ; (17) Department of financial institutions, created by §§ 4-3-101 and 4-3-401 ; (18) Department of mental health and substance abuse services, created by §§ 4-3-101 and 4-3-1601 ; (19) Douglas Henry state museum commission, created by § 4-20-301 ; (20) Emergency communications board, created by § 7-86-302 ; (21) Emergency Management Assistance Compact, created by § 58-2-403 ; (22) Genetic advisory committee, created by § 68-5-503 ; (23) Human rights commission, created by § 4-21-201 ; (24) Industrial development division, building finance committee, created by § 4-14-108 ; (25) Information systems council, created by § 4-3-5501 ; (26) Interstate Compact on Detainers, created by § 40-31-101 ; (27) Interstate Corrections Compact, created by § 41-23-102 ; (28) Interstate Earthquake Compact of 1988, created by § 58-2-701 ; (29) Local government planning advisory committee, created by § 4-3-727 ; (30) Medical cannabis commission, created by § 68-7-102 ; (31) Megasite Authority of West Tennessee, created by § 64-9-102 ; (32) Perinatal advisory committee, created by § 68-1-803 ; (33) Private probation services council, created by § 16-3-901 ; (34) Professional music therapy advisory committee of the board of examiners in psychology, created by § 63-11-601 . (35) Second look commission, created by § 37-3-803 ; (36) Standards committee, department of human services, created by § 71-3-511 ; (37) Statewide planning and policy council for the department of mental health and substance abuse services, created by § 33-1-401 ; (38) Tennessee athletic commission, created by § 68-115-103 ; (39) Tennessee board of court reporting, created by § 20-9-604 ; (40) Tennessee board of judicial conduct, created by § 17-5-201 ; (41) Tennessee board of utility regulation, created by § 7-82-701 ; (42) Tennessee bureau of investigation, created by § 38-6-101 ; (43) Tennessee claims commission, created by § 9-8-301 ; (44) Tennessee code commission, created by § 1-1-101 ; (45) Tennessee community resource board, created by § 41-10-105 ; (46) Tennessee emergency management agency, created by §§ 58-2-103 and 58-2-104 ; (47) Tennessee emergency medical services board, created by § 68-140-303 ; (48) Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission, created by § 4-3-5003 ; (49) Tennessee historical commission, created by § 4-11-102 ; (50) Tennessee medical examiner advisory council, created by § 38-7-201 ; (51) Tennessee monuments and memorials commission, created by § 4-1-412 ; (52) Tennessee opioid abatement council, created by § 33-11-103 ; (53) Tennessee peace officers standards and training commission, created by § 38-8-102 ; (54) Tennessee public television council, created by § 49-50-905 ; (55) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (56) Tennessee Technological University, board of trustees, created by §§ 49-8-101 and 49-8-201 ; (57) Tennessee technology development corporation, created by § 4-14-201 ; (58) Tennessee wars commission, created by § 4-11-301 ; (59) Tennessee wine and grape board, created by § 57-3-1101 ; (60) Transportation modernization board, created by § 54-3-113 ; (61) Traumatic brain injury advisory council, created by § 68-55-102 ; and (62) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(1) Advisory committee for children's special services, created by § 68-12-106 ;
(2) Advisory council on workers' compensation, created by § 50-6-121 ;
(3) Air pollution control board, created by § 68-201-104 ;
(4) Board of alcohol and drug abuse counselors, created by § 68-24-601 ;
(5) Board of claims, created by § 9-8-101 ;
(6) Board of ground water management, created by § 69-10-107 ;
(7) Board of occupational therapy, created by § 63-13-216 ;
(8) Board of osteopathic examination, created by § 63-9-101 ;
(9) Board of pharmacy, created by § 63-10-301 ;
(10) Board of physical therapy, created by § 63-13-318 ;
(11) Bureau of TennCare within the department of finance and administration, pursuant to Executive Order No. 23 on October 19, 1999;
(12) Chickasaw basin authority, created by § 64-1-201 ;
(13) Civil Defense and Disaster Compact, created by § 58-2-402 ;
(14) Commission on firefighting personnel standards and education, created by § 4-24-101 ;
(15) Council on pensions, created by § 3-9-101 ;
(16) Department of economic and community development, created by §§ 4-3-101 and 4-3-701 ;
(17) Department of financial institutions, created by §§ 4-3-101 and 4-3-401 ;
(18) Department of mental health and substance abuse services, created by §§ 4-3-101 and 4-3-1601 ;
(19) Douglas Henry state museum commission, created by § 4-20-301 ;
(20) Emergency communications board, created by § 7-86-302 ;
(21) Emergency Management Assistance Compact, created by § 58-2-403 ;
(22) Genetic advisory committee, created by § 68-5-503 ;
(23) Human rights commission, created by § 4-21-201 ;
(24) Industrial development division, building finance committee, created by § 4-14-108 ;
(25) Information systems council, created by § 4-3-5501 ;
(26) Interstate Compact on Detainers, created by § 40-31-101 ;
(27) Interstate Corrections Compact, created by § 41-23-102 ;
(28) Interstate Earthquake Compact of 1988, created by § 58-2-701 ;
(29) Local government planning advisory committee, created by § 4-3-727 ;
(30) Medical cannabis commission, created by § 68-7-102 ;
(31) Megasite Authority of West Tennessee, created by § 64-9-102 ;
(32) Perinatal advisory committee, created by § 68-1-803 ;
(33) Private probation services council, created by § 16-3-901 ;
(34) Professional music therapy advisory committee of the board of examiners in psychology, created by § 63-11-601 .
(35) Second look commission, created by § 37-3-803 ;
(36) Standards committee, department of human services, created by § 71-3-511 ;
(37) Statewide planning and policy council for the department of mental health and substance abuse services, created by § 33-1-401 ;
(38) Tennessee athletic commission, created by § 68-115-103 ;
(39) Tennessee board of court reporting, created by § 20-9-604 ;
(40) Tennessee board of judicial conduct, created by § 17-5-201 ;
(41) Tennessee board of utility regulation, created by § 7-82-701 ;
(42) Tennessee bureau of investigation, created by § 38-6-101 ;
(43) Tennessee claims commission, created by § 9-8-301 ;
(44) Tennessee code commission, created by § 1-1-101 ;
(45) Tennessee community resource board, created by § 41-10-105 ;
(46) Tennessee emergency management agency, created by §§ 58-2-103 and 58-2-104 ;
(47) Tennessee emergency medical services board, created by § 68-140-303 ;
(48) Tennessee film, entertainment and music commission, created by § 4-3-5003 ;
(49) Tennessee historical commission, created by § 4-11-102 ;
(50) Tennessee medical examiner advisory council, created by § 38-7-201 ;
(51) Tennessee monuments and memorials commission, created by § 4-1-412 ;
(52) Tennessee opioid abatement council, created by § 33-11-103 ;
(53) Tennessee peace officers standards and training commission, created by § 38-8-102 ;
(54) Tennessee public television council, created by § 49-50-905 ;
(55) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(56) Tennessee Technological University, board of trustees, created by §§ 49-8-101 and 49-8-201 ;
(57) Tennessee technology development corporation, created by § 4-14-201 ;
(58) Tennessee wars commission, created by § 4-11-301 ;
(59) Tennessee wine and grape board, created by § 57-3-1101 ;
(60) Transportation modernization board, created by § 54-3-113 ;
(61) Traumatic brain injury advisory council, created by § 68-55-102 ; and
(62) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(b) Each department, commission, board, agency, or council of state government created during calendar year 2023 terminates on June 30, 2025.
(c) Any governmental entity that has been terminated under this section may be continued, reestablished, or restructured in accordance with this chapter.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1010,s 1, eff. 1/1/2025.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 673,s 2, eff. 4/11/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 599,s 1, eff. 3/27/2024.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 457, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 265, s 3, eff. 6/30/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 159, s 37, eff. 4/17/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 79, s 2, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 325, s 1, eff. 4/28/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 2, eff. 3/31/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 33, s 2, eff. 3/14/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1023, s 2, eff. 5/11/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 727, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 632, s 2, eff. 3/11/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 303, s 4, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 316, s 2, eff. 5/4/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 209, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 111, s 2, eff. 4/13/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 109, s 2, eff. 4/13/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 73, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 53, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 52, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 44, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 43, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 42, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 41, s 2, eff. 3/29/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 32, s 2, eff. 3/23/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 29, s 2, eff. 3/23/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 21, s 2, eff. 3/23/2021.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 12, s 2, eff. 3/23/2021.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 702, s 2, eff. 6/22/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 663, s 2, eff. 4/2/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 614, s 2, eff. 3/25/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 566, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 547, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 545, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 542, s 2, eff. 3/19/2020.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 212, s 2, eff. 4/23/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 114, s 2, eff. 4/9/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 53, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 52, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 48, s 2, eff. 3/28/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 43, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 34, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 29, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 28, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 27, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 26, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 25, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 24, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 23, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 22, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 19, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 18, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 17, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 16, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 15, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 14, s 2, eff. 3/22/2019.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 72, s 2, eff. 3/31/2017.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 71, s 2, eff. 3/31/2017.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 55, s 2, eff. 3/31/2017.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 54, s 2, eff. 3/31/2017.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 48, s 2, eff. 3/31/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-311 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-311
Discovery - Subpoenas - Protective orders
Status: in_force

(a) The administrative judge or hearing officer, at the request of any party, shall issue subpoenas, effect discovery, and issue protective orders, in accordance with the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, except that service in contested cases may be by certified mail in addition to means of service provided by the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. The director of the administrative procedures division of the secretary of state's office may issue subpoenas on behalf of an administrative judge employed by the secretary of state. The administrative judge or hearing officer shall decide any objection relating to discovery under this chapter or the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. Witnesses under subpoena shall be entitled to the same fees as are now or may hereafter be provided for witnesses in civil actions in the circuit court and, unless otherwise provided by law or by action of the agency, the party requesting the subpoenas shall bear the cost of paying fees to the witnesses subpoenaed. (b) In case of disobedience to any subpoena issued and served under this section or to any lawful agency requirement for information, or of the refusal of any person to testify in any matter regarding which such person may be interrogated lawfully in a proceeding before an agency, the agency may apply to the circuit or chancery court of the county of such person's residence, or to any judge or chancellor thereof, for an order to compel compliance with the subpoena or the furnishing of information or the giving of testimony. Forthwith, the court shall cite the respondent to appear and shall hear the matter as expeditiously as possible. If the disobedience or refusal is found to be unlawful, the court shall enter an order requiring compliance. Disobedience of such order shall be punished as contempt of court in the same manner and by the same procedure as is provided for like conduct committed in the course of judicial proceedings. (c) The agency may promulgate rules to further prevent abuse and oppression in discovery. (d) Any party to a contested case shall have the right to inspect the files of the agency with respect to the matter and to copy therefrom, except that records, the confidentiality of which is protected by law, may not be inspected. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 3, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1974, ch. 725, §§ 10, 11; 1975, ch. 370, § 4; 1978, ch. 938, §§ 9, 10, 11; T.C.A., §§ 4-516, 4-517, 4-5-110(b), 4-5-111(c); Acts 1982, ch. 874, §§ 49, 50.
(a) The administrative judge or hearing officer, at the request of any party, shall issue subpoenas, effect discovery, and issue protective orders, in accordance with the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, except that service in contested cases may be by certified mail in addition to means of service provided by the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. The director of the administrative procedures division of the secretary of state's office may issue subpoenas on behalf of an administrative judge employed by the secretary of state. The administrative judge or hearing officer shall decide any objection relating to discovery under this chapter or the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. Witnesses under subpoena shall be entitled to the same fees as are now or may hereafter be provided for witnesses in civil actions in the circuit court and, unless otherwise provided by law or by action of the agency, the party requesting the subpoenas shall bear the cost of paying fees to the witnesses subpoenaed.
(b) In case of disobedience to any subpoena issued and served under this section or to any lawful agency requirement for information, or of the refusal of any person to testify in any matter regarding which such person may be interrogated lawfully in a proceeding before an agency, the agency may apply to the circuit or chancery court of the county of such person's residence, or to any judge or chancellor thereof, for an order to compel compliance with the subpoena or the furnishing of information or the giving of testimony. Forthwith, the court shall cite the respondent to appear and shall hear the matter as expeditiously as possible. If the disobedience or refusal is found to be unlawful, the court shall enter an order requiring compliance. Disobedience of such order shall be punished as contempt of court in the same manner and by the same procedure as is provided for like conduct committed in the course of judicial proceedings.
(c) The agency may promulgate rules to further prevent abuse and oppression in discovery.
(d) Any party to a contested case shall have the right to inspect the files of the agency with respect to the matter and to copy therefrom, except that records, the confidentiality of which is protected by law, may not be inspected.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 3, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1974, ch. 725, §§ 10, 11; 1975, ch. 370, § 4; 1978, ch. 938, §§ 9, 10, 11; T.C.A., §§ 4-516, 4-517, 4-5-110(b), 4-5-111(c); Acts 1982, ch. 874, §§ 49, 50.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2017 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2017
Authority to enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations to promote and support goals and objectives of agency
Status: in_force

(a) The department of safety is authorized to enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations for the purpose of promoting and supporting the goals and objectives of the agency, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, safety education, motorist services, disaster preparedness and prevention, and marketing opportunities. No contractual agreement shall be entered into with any nonprofit entity that is tax exempt under United States Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3) ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ), as a religious organization, an organization that is affiliated with a religious organization as defined in 26 CFR 1.6033-2(h) , a nonprofit entity that is tax exempt under United States Internal Revenue Code § 527 ( 26 U.S.C. § 527 ), as a political organization, or an organization that is affiliated with a political organization, as "affiliated" is defined in 11 CFR, chapter 1. (b) This section shall not be interpreted to abridge any powers or duties delegated to the agency in this part. (c) The nonprofit shall have its board of directors elected by a process approved by the governor or the governor's designee. (d) The nonprofit shall be properly incorporated under the laws of this state, and approved by the internal revenue service as an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ), by virtue of being organizations described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (e) The nonprofit shall annually submit to the governor, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, within ninety (90) days after the end of its fiscal year, a complete and detailed report setting forth its operation and accomplishments. (f) The annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of all funds received by grant, contract or otherwise from state, local or federal sources shall be subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the nonprofit partner. If an independent public accountant is employed, the audit contract between the nonprofit partner and the independent accountant shall be on contract forms prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the nonprofit partner. The comptroller of the treasury shall ensure that audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine if the audits meet minimum audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. No audit may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section until approved by the comptroller of the treasury. (g) All full board meetings of a nonprofit organization concerning activities authorized by this section shall be open to the public, except for executive sessions that include, but are not limited to, any of the following matters: litigation; audits or investigations; human resources issues; gift acceptance deliberations; board training; governance; donor strategy sessions; and security measures. (h) All contributions to and expenditures of a nonprofit organization relating to activities authorized by this section shall be open for public inspection upon specific request to the nonprofit organization. (i) The proposed charter and any proposed amendments of a nonprofit organization shall be submitted to the comptroller of the treasury for review and comment prior to the adoption of any such charter or amendments. Acts 2012 , ch. 813, § 1.
(a) The department of safety is authorized to enter into agreements with nonprofit organizations for the purpose of promoting and supporting the goals and objectives of the agency, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, safety education, motorist services, disaster preparedness and prevention, and marketing opportunities. No contractual agreement shall be entered into with any nonprofit entity that is tax exempt under United States Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3) ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) ), as a religious organization, an organization that is affiliated with a religious organization as defined in 26 CFR 1.6033-2(h) , a nonprofit entity that is tax exempt under United States Internal Revenue Code § 527 ( 26 U.S.C. § 527 ), as a political organization, or an organization that is affiliated with a political organization, as "affiliated" is defined in 11 CFR, chapter 1.
(b) This section shall not be interpreted to abridge any powers or duties delegated to the agency in this part.
(c) The nonprofit shall have its board of directors elected by a process approved by the governor or the governor's designee.
(d) The nonprofit shall be properly incorporated under the laws of this state, and approved by the internal revenue service as an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) ), by virtue of being organizations described in § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
(e) The nonprofit shall annually submit to the governor, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives, within ninety (90) days after the end of its fiscal year, a complete and detailed report setting forth its operation and accomplishments.
(f) The annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of all funds received by grant, contract or otherwise from state, local or federal sources shall be subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the nonprofit partner. If an independent public accountant is employed, the audit contract between the nonprofit partner and the independent accountant shall be on contract forms prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the nonprofit partner. The comptroller of the treasury shall ensure that audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine if the audits meet minimum audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. No audit may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section until approved by the comptroller of the treasury.
(g) All full board meetings of a nonprofit organization concerning activities authorized by this section shall be open to the public, except for executive sessions that include, but are not limited to, any of the following matters: litigation; audits or investigations; human resources issues; gift acceptance deliberations; board training; governance; donor strategy sessions; and security measures.
(h) All contributions to and expenditures of a nonprofit organization relating to activities authorized by this section shall be open for public inspection upon specific request to the nonprofit organization.
(i) The proposed charter and any proposed amendments of a nonprofit organization shall be submitted to the comptroller of the treasury for review and comment prior to the adoption of any such charter or amendments.
Acts 2012 , ch. 813, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-5-306 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 4-5-306
Prehearing conferences
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In any action set for hearing, the administrative judge or hearing officer assigned to hear the case may direct the parties or the attorneys for the parties, or both, to appear before the administrative judge or hearing officer for a conference to consider: (A) The simplification of issues; (B) The necessity or desirability of amendments to the pleadings; (C) The possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents that will avoid unnecessary proof; (D) The limitation of the number of expert witnesses; and (E) Such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action. (2) The administrative judge or hearing officer shall make an order that recites the action taken at the conference, the amendments allowed to the pleadings, and the agreements made by the parties as to any of the matters considered, and that limits the issues for hearing to those not disposed of by admissions or agreements of the parties, and such order when entered controls the subsequent course of the action, unless modified at the hearing to prevent manifest injustice. (b) Upon reasonable notice to all parties, the administrative judge or hearing officer may convene a hearing or convert a prehearing conference to a hearing, to be conducted by the administrative judge or hearing officer sitting alone, to consider argument or evidence, or both, on any question of law. The administrative judge or hearing officer may render an initial order, as otherwise provided by this chapter, on the question of law. (c) In the discretion of the administrative judge or hearing officer, all or part of the prehearing conference may be conducted by telephone, television or other electronic means, if each participant in the conference has an opportunity to participate in, to hear, and, if technically feasible, to see the entire proceeding while it is taking place. (d) If a prehearing conference is not held, the administrative judge or hearing officer for the hearing may issue a prehearing order, based on the pleadings, to regulate the conduct of the proceedings. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 8; 1975, ch. 370, §§ 3, 12; 1978, ch. 938, §§ 4, 5; T.C.A., §§ 4-514, 4-5-108(d); Acts 1982, ch. 874, §§ 44, 54.
(a) (1) In any action set for hearing, the administrative judge or hearing officer assigned to hear the case may direct the parties or the attorneys for the parties, or both, to appear before the administrative judge or hearing officer for a conference to consider: (A) The simplification of issues; (B) The necessity or desirability of amendments to the pleadings; (C) The possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents that will avoid unnecessary proof; (D) The limitation of the number of expert witnesses; and (E) Such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action. (2) The administrative judge or hearing officer shall make an order that recites the action taken at the conference, the amendments allowed to the pleadings, and the agreements made by the parties as to any of the matters considered, and that limits the issues for hearing to those not disposed of by admissions or agreements of the parties, and such order when entered controls the subsequent course of the action, unless modified at the hearing to prevent manifest injustice.
(1) In any action set for hearing, the administrative judge or hearing officer assigned to hear the case may direct the parties or the attorneys for the parties, or both, to appear before the administrative judge or hearing officer for a conference to consider: (A) The simplification of issues; (B) The necessity or desirability of amendments to the pleadings; (C) The possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents that will avoid unnecessary proof; (D) The limitation of the number of expert witnesses; and (E) Such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.
(A) The simplification of issues;
(B) The necessity or desirability of amendments to the pleadings;
(C) The possibility of obtaining admissions of fact and of documents that will avoid unnecessary proof;
(D) The limitation of the number of expert witnesses; and
(E) Such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.
(2) The administrative judge or hearing officer shall make an order that recites the action taken at the conference, the amendments allowed to the pleadings, and the agreements made by the parties as to any of the matters considered, and that limits the issues for hearing to those not disposed of by admissions or agreements of the parties, and such order when entered controls the subsequent course of the action, unless modified at the hearing to prevent manifest injustice.
(b) Upon reasonable notice to all parties, the administrative judge or hearing officer may convene a hearing or convert a prehearing conference to a hearing, to be conducted by the administrative judge or hearing officer sitting alone, to consider argument or evidence, or both, on any question of law. The administrative judge or hearing officer may render an initial order, as otherwise provided by this chapter, on the question of law.
(c) In the discretion of the administrative judge or hearing officer, all or part of the prehearing conference may be conducted by telephone, television or other electronic means, if each participant in the conference has an opportunity to participate in, to hear, and, if technically feasible, to see the entire proceeding while it is taking place.
(d) If a prehearing conference is not held, the administrative judge or hearing officer for the hearing may issue a prehearing order, based on the pleadings, to regulate the conduct of the proceedings.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 833, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 1974, ch. 725, § 8; 1975, ch. 370, §§ 3, 12; 1978, ch. 938, §§ 4, 5; T.C.A., §§ 4-514, 4-5-108(d); Acts 1982, ch. 874, §§ 44, 54.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-303 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-303
State poems
Status: in_force

(a) The poem entitled, "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee," by Admiral William Lawrence, is designated and adopted as an official state poem for this state, which poem reads as follows: "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee What Love and Pride I Feel for Thee. You Proud Ole State, the Volunteer, Your Proud Traditions I Hold Dear. I Revere Your Many Heroes Who Bravely Fought our Country's Foes. Renowned Statesmen, so Wise and Strong, Who Served our Country Well and Long. I Thrill at Thought of Mountains Grand; Rolling Green Hills and Fertile Farm Land; Earth Rich with Stone, Mineral and Ore; Forests Dense and Wild Flowers Galore; Powerful Rivers that Bring us Light; Deep Lakes with Fish and Fowl in Flight; Thriving Cities and Industries; Fine Schools and Universities; Strong Folks of Pioneer Descent, Simple, Honest, and Reverent. Beauty and Hospitality Are the Hallmarks of Tennessee. And O'er the World as I May Roam, No Place Exceeds my Boyhood Home. And Oh How Much I Long to See My Native Land, My Tennessee." (b) The poem entitled, "My Tennessee," by Michael McDonald, is designated and adopted as an official state poem for this state, which poem reads as follows: Cowboy boots, pickup trucks, White-faced bulls, and lespedeza hay, Cottontails runnin', beagle dogs singin' Huntin' with Grandpa, on a gray, frosty day. Sunday mornin' preachin, hell-fire and brimstone, Country ham for dinner, banana puddin' and ice tea, Pitchin' them horse-shoes, watermelon cuttin', Friends and kinfolk underneath the old oak tree. Tennessee, you're a raging river, A Lookout Mountain, seeing as far as you can see, Bloody Shiloh, brother against brother, General Grant and Robert E. Lee, Sittin' on a feed sack, pickin' my guitar, Writin' them songs, in a country kinda way, Whittlin' on a cedar stick, spittin' tobacco juice, Spinnin' them yarns, about by-gone days. Andrew Jackson and ol' Davy Crockett Always were heroes to me. Buckskin britches, black-powder rifles, Dreamin' 'bout freedom and the days that used to be. Tennessee I'll never leave you, You're the heart and soul of me, Mighty Mississippi, Great Smoky Mountains, You're all these things, and more to me. Matched-pair of sorrel mules, Tennessee walkers, Munchin' on a moon pie and an R.O.C.; Duck-head overalls, wish I had a Goo Goo; All rared back listenin' to the Grand Ole Opry. Tennessee I'll never leave you, You're the heart and soul of me, Mighty Mississippi, Great Smoky Mountains, All these things, my Tennessee. (c) The poem entitled, "My Beloved Tennessee" by Marlene Tidwell, is designated and adopted as an official state poem for this state. The poem reads as follows: My thoughts wander on your path again Captivated by the beauty of rolling hills That rise above a road that bends, As dusk spreads mist across the fields. I heard the piping of the morning lay And gazed on scenes from yesteryears, When open come the gates of May, And in purple ruffles the Iris appears. Cherished memories thou doth hold, Sweet home in Tennessee, to you I hope To come before the winds grow cold. Nestled in vales, quaint barns of old Stood in wait for the gathering harvest Scattered across autumn fields of gold, And chapels adorned with steeples fair Rang bells against the morning cold Calling the pleasant and faithful there To come and nourish thirsting souls. Your faith has kept your pillars strong, My heritage from days of old, How blessed am I to call you home. Your vaulted domes, in blue mist crowned, Listen to babbling brooks shower chambers Beneath, rich treasures there are found. From afar they come to see your sights, And hear your song, from Memphis to Bristol, your cities shine bright. For in distant lands your light has shown, Oh Valiant Volunteer, you gave hope To those you had never known. Come to me in my dreams tonight Oh beloved home in Tennessee, When I wake with morning's light, May I again be near to thee. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 215, s 1, eff. 4/23/2019. Acts 1973, ch. 111, § 1; 1977, ch. 329, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-116.
(a) The poem entitled, "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee," by Admiral William Lawrence, is designated and adopted as an official state poem for this state, which poem reads as follows: "Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee What Love and Pride I Feel for Thee. You Proud Ole State, the Volunteer, Your Proud Traditions I Hold Dear. I Revere Your Many Heroes Who Bravely Fought our Country's Foes. Renowned Statesmen, so Wise and Strong, Who Served our Country Well and Long. I Thrill at Thought of Mountains Grand; Rolling Green Hills and Fertile Farm Land; Earth Rich with Stone, Mineral and Ore; Forests Dense and Wild Flowers Galore; Powerful Rivers that Bring us Light; Deep Lakes with Fish and Fowl in Flight; Thriving Cities and Industries; Fine Schools and Universities; Strong Folks of Pioneer Descent, Simple, Honest, and Reverent. Beauty and Hospitality Are the Hallmarks of Tennessee. And O'er the World as I May Roam, No Place Exceeds my Boyhood Home. And Oh How Much I Long to See My Native Land, My Tennessee."
"Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee
What Love and Pride I Feel for Thee.
You Proud Ole State, the Volunteer,
Your Proud Traditions I Hold Dear.
I Revere Your Many Heroes
Who Bravely Fought our Country's Foes.
Renowned Statesmen, so Wise and Strong,
Who Served our Country Well and Long.
I Thrill at Thought of Mountains Grand;
Rolling Green Hills and Fertile Farm Land;
Earth Rich with Stone, Mineral and Ore;
Forests Dense and Wild Flowers Galore;
Powerful Rivers that Bring us Light;
Deep Lakes with Fish and Fowl in Flight;
Thriving Cities and Industries;
Fine Schools and Universities;
Strong Folks of Pioneer Descent,
Simple, Honest, and Reverent.
Beauty and Hospitality
Are the Hallmarks of Tennessee.
And O'er the World as I May Roam,
No Place Exceeds my Boyhood Home.
And Oh How Much I Long to See
My Native Land, My Tennessee."
(b) The poem entitled, "My Tennessee," by Michael McDonald, is designated and adopted as an official state poem for this state, which poem reads as follows: Cowboy boots, pickup trucks, White-faced bulls, and lespedeza hay, Cottontails runnin', beagle dogs singin' Huntin' with Grandpa, on a gray, frosty day. Sunday mornin' preachin, hell-fire and brimstone, Country ham for dinner, banana puddin' and ice tea, Pitchin' them horse-shoes, watermelon cuttin', Friends and kinfolk underneath the old oak tree. Tennessee, you're a raging river, A Lookout Mountain, seeing as far as you can see, Bloody Shiloh, brother against brother, General Grant and Robert E. Lee, Sittin' on a feed sack, pickin' my guitar, Writin' them songs, in a country kinda way, Whittlin' on a cedar stick, spittin' tobacco juice, Spinnin' them yarns, about by-gone days. Andrew Jackson and ol' Davy Crockett Always were heroes to me. Buckskin britches, black-powder rifles, Dreamin' 'bout freedom and the days that used to be. Tennessee I'll never leave you, You're the heart and soul of me, Mighty Mississippi, Great Smoky Mountains, You're all these things, and more to me. Matched-pair of sorrel mules, Tennessee walkers, Munchin' on a moon pie and an R.O.C.; Duck-head overalls, wish I had a Goo Goo; All rared back listenin' to the Grand Ole Opry. Tennessee I'll never leave you, You're the heart and soul of me, Mighty Mississippi, Great Smoky Mountains, All these things, my Tennessee.
Cowboy boots, pickup trucks,
White-faced bulls, and lespedeza hay,
Cottontails runnin', beagle dogs singin'
Huntin' with Grandpa, on a gray, frosty day.
Sunday mornin' preachin, hell-fire and brimstone,
Country ham for dinner, banana puddin' and ice tea,
Pitchin' them horse-shoes, watermelon cuttin',
Friends and kinfolk underneath the old oak tree.
Tennessee, you're a raging river,
A Lookout Mountain, seeing as far as you can see,
Bloody Shiloh, brother against brother,
General Grant and Robert E. Lee,
Sittin' on a feed sack, pickin' my guitar,
Writin' them songs, in a country kinda way,
Whittlin' on a cedar stick, spittin' tobacco juice,
Spinnin' them yarns, about by-gone days.
Andrew Jackson and ol' Davy Crockett
Always were heroes to me.
Buckskin britches, black-powder rifles,
Dreamin' 'bout freedom and the days that used to be.
Tennessee I'll never leave you,
You're the heart and soul of me,
Mighty Mississippi, Great Smoky Mountains,
You're all these things, and more to me.
Matched-pair of sorrel mules, Tennessee walkers,
Munchin' on a moon pie and an R.O.C.;
Duck-head overalls, wish I had a Goo Goo;
All rared back listenin' to the Grand Ole Opry.
Tennessee I'll never leave you,
You're the heart and soul of me,
Mighty Mississippi, Great Smoky Mountains,
All these things, my Tennessee.
(c) The poem entitled, "My Beloved Tennessee" by Marlene Tidwell, is designated and adopted as an official state poem for this state. The poem reads as follows: My thoughts wander on your path again Captivated by the beauty of rolling hills That rise above a road that bends, As dusk spreads mist across the fields. I heard the piping of the morning lay And gazed on scenes from yesteryears, When open come the gates of May, And in purple ruffles the Iris appears. Cherished memories thou doth hold, Sweet home in Tennessee, to you I hope To come before the winds grow cold. Nestled in vales, quaint barns of old Stood in wait for the gathering harvest Scattered across autumn fields of gold, And chapels adorned with steeples fair Rang bells against the morning cold Calling the pleasant and faithful there To come and nourish thirsting souls. Your faith has kept your pillars strong, My heritage from days of old, How blessed am I to call you home. Your vaulted domes, in blue mist crowned, Listen to babbling brooks shower chambers Beneath, rich treasures there are found. From afar they come to see your sights, And hear your song, from Memphis to Bristol, your cities shine bright. For in distant lands your light has shown, Oh Valiant Volunteer, you gave hope To those you had never known. Come to me in my dreams tonight Oh beloved home in Tennessee, When I wake with morning's light, May I again be near to thee.
My thoughts wander on your path again
Captivated by the beauty of rolling hills
That rise above a road that bends,
As dusk spreads mist across the fields.
I heard the piping of the morning lay
And gazed on scenes from yesteryears,
When open come the gates of May,
And in purple ruffles the Iris appears.
Cherished memories thou doth hold,
Sweet home in Tennessee, to you I hope
To come before the winds grow cold.
Nestled in vales, quaint barns of old
Stood in wait for the gathering harvest
Scattered across autumn fields of gold,
And chapels adorned with steeples fair
Rang bells against the morning cold
Calling the pleasant and faithful there
To come and nourish thirsting souls.
Your faith has kept your pillars strong,
My heritage from days of old,
How blessed am I to call you home.
Your vaulted domes, in blue mist crowned,
Listen to babbling brooks shower chambers
Beneath, rich treasures there are found.
From afar they come to see your sights,
And hear your song, from Memphis to
Bristol, your cities shine bright.
For in distant lands your light has shown,
Oh Valiant Volunteer, you gave hope
To those you had never known.
Come to me in my dreams tonight
Oh beloved home in Tennessee,
When I wake with morning's light,
May I again be near to thee.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 215, s 1, eff. 4/23/2019.
Acts 1973, ch. 111, § 1; 1977, ch. 329, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-116.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-105 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-105
Bonds and notes - Issuance and terms - Designation of state-shared taxes
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Whenever the authority is authorized by law to issue bonds or notes, the bonds and notes shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, may be in one (1) or more series, shall bear such date or dates, and shall mature at such time or times, in the case of any such note or any renewals thereof, not exceeding eight (8) years from the date of issue of such original note, and in the case of any such bond not exceeding thirty (30) years from the date of issue, as such resolution or resolutions may provide. (B) In its discretion, the authority by resolution may provide that a note or any renewal of such note may mature more than eight (8) years from the date of issue of such original note; provided, that: (i) The local government units whose projects were financed pursuant to loan program agreements with the proceeds of such note or renewal note shall have begun repayment of principal in accordance with a payment schedule established by the authority; and (ii) The maturity of such note or any renewal note or bond refunding such notes financing such program agreements shall not exceed thirty (30) years from the date of issue of such original note. (2) The bonds and notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, and be subject to such terms of redemption, as such resolution or resolutions may provide. (3) The bonds and notes may be sold at public or private sale, at such price or prices as the authority shall determine. (4) With respect to all or any portion of any issue of bonds or notes issued or anticipated to be issued hereunder, the authority may authorize and enter into interest rate swap or exchange agreements, agreements establishing interest rate floors or ceilings or both, and other interest rate hedging agreements and options in respect thereto, from time to time and under such terms and conditions as the authority may determine, including, without limitation, provisions permitting the authority to pay to or receive from any person or entity for any loss of benefits under such agreement upon early termination thereof or default under such agreement. (5) The authority may enter into an agreement to sell its bonds or notes under this chapter, providing for delivery of such debt not more than five (5) years, or such greater period of time if approved by the comptroller of the treasury, from the date of execution of such agreement or in the case of refunding bonds the earlier of the first date on which the bonds being refunded can be optionally redeemed resulting in cost savings or be optionally redeemed at par. (b) Any resolution or resolutions authorizing any bonds or notes, or any series thereof, may contain the following provisions, which shall be a part of the contract with the holders thereof: (1) Pledging all or any part of the moneys that the authority is permitted by law to pledge, and securing the payment of the bonds or notes or of any series thereof, subject to such agreements with bondholders or noteholders as may then exist; (2) Creating and establishing such funds and accounts as may be deemed necessary or advisable and setting aside reserves or sinking funds and agreeing as to the maintenance, regulation and disposition thereof; (3) Limiting the purpose to which the proceeds of sale of bonds or notes may be applied, and pledging such proceeds to secure the payment of the bonds or notes or of any series thereof; (4) Limiting the issuance of additional bonds or notes, the terms upon which additional bonds or notes may be issued and secured, and the refunding of outstanding or other bonds or notes; (5) Prescribing the procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders or noteholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds or notes the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which such consent may be given; (6) Investing in a trustee or trustees such property, rights, powers and duties in trust as the authority may determine, which may include any or all of the rights, powers and duties of the trustee appointed by the bondholders pursuant to § 4-31-106 and limiting or abrogating the right of the bondholders to appoint a trustee or limiting the rights, powers and duties of such trustee; or (7) Setting forth any other matters, of like or different character, that in any way affect the security or protection of the bonds or notes. (c) (1) The authority by resolution may, from time to time, identify those taxes constituting state-shared taxes and, upon approval of the form and substance of such resolution by the attorney general and reporter, such identification shall be conclusive as to those taxes that constitute state-shared taxes; provided, that nothing contained in this subsection (c) shall be deemed to require the general assembly to continue to impose any tax identified as a state-shared tax or to maintain such tax at any particular level. (2) As of January 1, 1986, the identification by the authority of the following taxes as state-shared taxes is hereby ratified and confirmed: (A) The tax on income from stocks and bonds, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 2; (B) The gasoline tax, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 3; (C) The motor vehicle fuel use tax, distributed pursuant to [former] title 67, chapter 3, part 8 [repealed]; (D) The sales tax, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 6; (E) The mixed drink tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 4; (F) The alcoholic beverage tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 3; (G) The beer tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 5; and (H) The federal payments in lieu of taxes, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 9. (3) A local government unit shall not have any claim on state-shared taxes withheld as permitted under the terms of the state loan program. (d) (1) The authority, subject to such agreements with bondholders or noteholders as may then exist, shall have power to purchase notes or bonds out of any moneys available therefor at a price not exceeding: (A) The redemption price then applicable, plus accrued interest to the next interest payment date thereon, if the notes or bonds are then redeemable; or (B) The redemption price applicable on the first date after such purchase upon which the bonds or notes become subject to redemption, plus accrued interest to such date if the notes or bonds are not then redeemable. (2) All bonds and notes so purchased shall be cancelled. (e) Neither the members of the authority nor any person executing the bonds or notes shall be liable personally on the bonds or notes or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof. (f) In the event any member of the authority whose signature or facsimile signature thereof shall appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be a member of the authority before the delivery thereof, such signature or facsimile signature nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such member had remained a member of the authority until after such delivery. (g) (1) Any pledge made by the authority pursuant to this chapter or by a local government unit pursuant to a loan program agreement shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made, the moneys or property so pledged and thereafter received by the authority or local government unit, as applicable, shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the authority or local government unit, as applicable, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. (2) Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded. (h) (1) The bonds and notes shall not be invalid for any irregularity or defect in the proceedings for the issuance or sale thereof. (2) Such bonds and notes shall contain a recital that they have been authorized and issued pursuant to the laws of the state, including particularly this chapter, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and the regularity of their issuance. (3) Bonds and notes of the authority shall not constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or any local government unit, and the holders or owners of such bonds and notes shall have no right to have taxes levied by the general assembly or any local government unit or any other taxing authority within the state for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on, such bonds and notes, but such bonds and notes shall be payable solely from the revenues and moneys pledged for their payment. (4) All such bonds and notes shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that the bonds or notes are not a debt of the state or any local government unit or any other taxing authority within the state, but are payable solely from revenues and moneys pledged to the payment thereof. Acts 1978, ch. 785, § 5; T.C.A., § 4-3105; Acts 1982, ch. 873, §12; 1986, ch. 846, §§ 5, 6; 1989, ch. 233, § 1; 1990, ch. 885, § 3; 2001, ch. 253, §2; 2003 , ch. 298, § 6.
(a) (1) (A) Whenever the authority is authorized by law to issue bonds or notes, the bonds and notes shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, may be in one (1) or more series, shall bear such date or dates, and shall mature at such time or times, in the case of any such note or any renewals thereof, not exceeding eight (8) years from the date of issue of such original note, and in the case of any such bond not exceeding thirty (30) years from the date of issue, as such resolution or resolutions may provide. (B) In its discretion, the authority by resolution may provide that a note or any renewal of such note may mature more than eight (8) years from the date of issue of such original note; provided, that: (i) The local government units whose projects were financed pursuant to loan program agreements with the proceeds of such note or renewal note shall have begun repayment of principal in accordance with a payment schedule established by the authority; and (ii) The maturity of such note or any renewal note or bond refunding such notes financing such program agreements shall not exceed thirty (30) years from the date of issue of such original note. (2) The bonds and notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, and be subject to such terms of redemption, as such resolution or resolutions may provide. (3) The bonds and notes may be sold at public or private sale, at such price or prices as the authority shall determine. (4) With respect to all or any portion of any issue of bonds or notes issued or anticipated to be issued hereunder, the authority may authorize and enter into interest rate swap or exchange agreements, agreements establishing interest rate floors or ceilings or both, and other interest rate hedging agreements and options in respect thereto, from time to time and under such terms and conditions as the authority may determine, including, without limitation, provisions permitting the authority to pay to or receive from any person or entity for any loss of benefits under such agreement upon early termination thereof or default under such agreement. (5) The authority may enter into an agreement to sell its bonds or notes under this chapter, providing for delivery of such debt not more than five (5) years, or such greater period of time if approved by the comptroller of the treasury, from the date of execution of such agreement or in the case of refunding bonds the earlier of the first date on which the bonds being refunded can be optionally redeemed resulting in cost savings or be optionally redeemed at par.
(1) (A) Whenever the authority is authorized by law to issue bonds or notes, the bonds and notes shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, may be in one (1) or more series, shall bear such date or dates, and shall mature at such time or times, in the case of any such note or any renewals thereof, not exceeding eight (8) years from the date of issue of such original note, and in the case of any such bond not exceeding thirty (30) years from the date of issue, as such resolution or resolutions may provide. (B) In its discretion, the authority by resolution may provide that a note or any renewal of such note may mature more than eight (8) years from the date of issue of such original note; provided, that: (i) The local government units whose projects were financed pursuant to loan program agreements with the proceeds of such note or renewal note shall have begun repayment of principal in accordance with a payment schedule established by the authority; and (ii) The maturity of such note or any renewal note or bond refunding such notes financing such program agreements shall not exceed thirty (30) years from the date of issue of such original note.
(A) Whenever the authority is authorized by law to issue bonds or notes, the bonds and notes shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, may be in one (1) or more series, shall bear such date or dates, and shall mature at such time or times, in the case of any such note or any renewals thereof, not exceeding eight (8) years from the date of issue of such original note, and in the case of any such bond not exceeding thirty (30) years from the date of issue, as such resolution or resolutions may provide.
(B) In its discretion, the authority by resolution may provide that a note or any renewal of such note may mature more than eight (8) years from the date of issue of such original note; provided, that: (i) The local government units whose projects were financed pursuant to loan program agreements with the proceeds of such note or renewal note shall have begun repayment of principal in accordance with a payment schedule established by the authority; and (ii) The maturity of such note or any renewal note or bond refunding such notes financing such program agreements shall not exceed thirty (30) years from the date of issue of such original note.
(i) The local government units whose projects were financed pursuant to loan program agreements with the proceeds of such note or renewal note shall have begun repayment of principal in accordance with a payment schedule established by the authority; and
(ii) The maturity of such note or any renewal note or bond refunding such notes financing such program agreements shall not exceed thirty (30) years from the date of issue of such original note.
(2) The bonds and notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, and be subject to such terms of redemption, as such resolution or resolutions may provide.
(3) The bonds and notes may be sold at public or private sale, at such price or prices as the authority shall determine.
(4) With respect to all or any portion of any issue of bonds or notes issued or anticipated to be issued hereunder, the authority may authorize and enter into interest rate swap or exchange agreements, agreements establishing interest rate floors or ceilings or both, and other interest rate hedging agreements and options in respect thereto, from time to time and under such terms and conditions as the authority may determine, including, without limitation, provisions permitting the authority to pay to or receive from any person or entity for any loss of benefits under such agreement upon early termination thereof or default under such agreement.
(5) The authority may enter into an agreement to sell its bonds or notes under this chapter, providing for delivery of such debt not more than five (5) years, or such greater period of time if approved by the comptroller of the treasury, from the date of execution of such agreement or in the case of refunding bonds the earlier of the first date on which the bonds being refunded can be optionally redeemed resulting in cost savings or be optionally redeemed at par.
(b) Any resolution or resolutions authorizing any bonds or notes, or any series thereof, may contain the following provisions, which shall be a part of the contract with the holders thereof: (1) Pledging all or any part of the moneys that the authority is permitted by law to pledge, and securing the payment of the bonds or notes or of any series thereof, subject to such agreements with bondholders or noteholders as may then exist; (2) Creating and establishing such funds and accounts as may be deemed necessary or advisable and setting aside reserves or sinking funds and agreeing as to the maintenance, regulation and disposition thereof; (3) Limiting the purpose to which the proceeds of sale of bonds or notes may be applied, and pledging such proceeds to secure the payment of the bonds or notes or of any series thereof; (4) Limiting the issuance of additional bonds or notes, the terms upon which additional bonds or notes may be issued and secured, and the refunding of outstanding or other bonds or notes; (5) Prescribing the procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders or noteholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds or notes the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which such consent may be given; (6) Investing in a trustee or trustees such property, rights, powers and duties in trust as the authority may determine, which may include any or all of the rights, powers and duties of the trustee appointed by the bondholders pursuant to § 4-31-106 and limiting or abrogating the right of the bondholders to appoint a trustee or limiting the rights, powers and duties of such trustee; or (7) Setting forth any other matters, of like or different character, that in any way affect the security or protection of the bonds or notes.
(1) Pledging all or any part of the moneys that the authority is permitted by law to pledge, and securing the payment of the bonds or notes or of any series thereof, subject to such agreements with bondholders or noteholders as may then exist;
(2) Creating and establishing such funds and accounts as may be deemed necessary or advisable and setting aside reserves or sinking funds and agreeing as to the maintenance, regulation and disposition thereof;
(3) Limiting the purpose to which the proceeds of sale of bonds or notes may be applied, and pledging such proceeds to secure the payment of the bonds or notes or of any series thereof;
(4) Limiting the issuance of additional bonds or notes, the terms upon which additional bonds or notes may be issued and secured, and the refunding of outstanding or other bonds or notes;
(5) Prescribing the procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders or noteholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds or notes the holders of which must consent thereto, and the manner in which such consent may be given;
(6) Investing in a trustee or trustees such property, rights, powers and duties in trust as the authority may determine, which may include any or all of the rights, powers and duties of the trustee appointed by the bondholders pursuant to § 4-31-106 and limiting or abrogating the right of the bondholders to appoint a trustee or limiting the rights, powers and duties of such trustee; or
(7) Setting forth any other matters, of like or different character, that in any way affect the security or protection of the bonds or notes.
(c) (1) The authority by resolution may, from time to time, identify those taxes constituting state-shared taxes and, upon approval of the form and substance of such resolution by the attorney general and reporter, such identification shall be conclusive as to those taxes that constitute state-shared taxes; provided, that nothing contained in this subsection (c) shall be deemed to require the general assembly to continue to impose any tax identified as a state-shared tax or to maintain such tax at any particular level. (2) As of January 1, 1986, the identification by the authority of the following taxes as state-shared taxes is hereby ratified and confirmed: (A) The tax on income from stocks and bonds, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 2; (B) The gasoline tax, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 3; (C) The motor vehicle fuel use tax, distributed pursuant to [former] title 67, chapter 3, part 8 [repealed]; (D) The sales tax, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 6; (E) The mixed drink tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 4; (F) The alcoholic beverage tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 3; (G) The beer tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 5; and (H) The federal payments in lieu of taxes, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 9. (3) A local government unit shall not have any claim on state-shared taxes withheld as permitted under the terms of the state loan program.
(1) The authority by resolution may, from time to time, identify those taxes constituting state-shared taxes and, upon approval of the form and substance of such resolution by the attorney general and reporter, such identification shall be conclusive as to those taxes that constitute state-shared taxes; provided, that nothing contained in this subsection (c) shall be deemed to require the general assembly to continue to impose any tax identified as a state-shared tax or to maintain such tax at any particular level.
(2) As of January 1, 1986, the identification by the authority of the following taxes as state-shared taxes is hereby ratified and confirmed: (A) The tax on income from stocks and bonds, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 2; (B) The gasoline tax, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 3; (C) The motor vehicle fuel use tax, distributed pursuant to [former] title 67, chapter 3, part 8 [repealed]; (D) The sales tax, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 6; (E) The mixed drink tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 4; (F) The alcoholic beverage tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 3; (G) The beer tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 5; and (H) The federal payments in lieu of taxes, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 9.
(A) The tax on income from stocks and bonds, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 2;
(B) The gasoline tax, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 3;
(C) The motor vehicle fuel use tax, distributed pursuant to [former] title 67, chapter 3, part 8 [repealed];
(D) The sales tax, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 6;
(E) The mixed drink tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 4;
(F) The alcoholic beverage tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 3;
(G) The beer tax, distributed pursuant to title 57, chapter 5; and
(H) The federal payments in lieu of taxes, distributed pursuant to title 67, chapter 9.
(3) A local government unit shall not have any claim on state-shared taxes withheld as permitted under the terms of the state loan program.
(d) (1) The authority, subject to such agreements with bondholders or noteholders as may then exist, shall have power to purchase notes or bonds out of any moneys available therefor at a price not exceeding: (A) The redemption price then applicable, plus accrued interest to the next interest payment date thereon, if the notes or bonds are then redeemable; or (B) The redemption price applicable on the first date after such purchase upon which the bonds or notes become subject to redemption, plus accrued interest to such date if the notes or bonds are not then redeemable. (2) All bonds and notes so purchased shall be cancelled.
(1) The authority, subject to such agreements with bondholders or noteholders as may then exist, shall have power to purchase notes or bonds out of any moneys available therefor at a price not exceeding: (A) The redemption price then applicable, plus accrued interest to the next interest payment date thereon, if the notes or bonds are then redeemable; or (B) The redemption price applicable on the first date after such purchase upon which the bonds or notes become subject to redemption, plus accrued interest to such date if the notes or bonds are not then redeemable.
(A) The redemption price then applicable, plus accrued interest to the next interest payment date thereon, if the notes or bonds are then redeemable; or
(B) The redemption price applicable on the first date after such purchase upon which the bonds or notes become subject to redemption, plus accrued interest to such date if the notes or bonds are not then redeemable.
(2) All bonds and notes so purchased shall be cancelled.
(e) Neither the members of the authority nor any person executing the bonds or notes shall be liable personally on the bonds or notes or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance thereof.
(f) In the event any member of the authority whose signature or facsimile signature thereof shall appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be a member of the authority before the delivery thereof, such signature or facsimile signature nevertheless shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such member had remained a member of the authority until after such delivery.
(g) (1) Any pledge made by the authority pursuant to this chapter or by a local government unit pursuant to a loan program agreement shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made, the moneys or property so pledged and thereafter received by the authority or local government unit, as applicable, shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the authority or local government unit, as applicable, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. (2) Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded.
(1) Any pledge made by the authority pursuant to this chapter or by a local government unit pursuant to a loan program agreement shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made, the moneys or property so pledged and thereafter received by the authority or local government unit, as applicable, shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the authority or local government unit, as applicable, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof.
(2) Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded.
(h) (1) The bonds and notes shall not be invalid for any irregularity or defect in the proceedings for the issuance or sale thereof. (2) Such bonds and notes shall contain a recital that they have been authorized and issued pursuant to the laws of the state, including particularly this chapter, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and the regularity of their issuance. (3) Bonds and notes of the authority shall not constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or any local government unit, and the holders or owners of such bonds and notes shall have no right to have taxes levied by the general assembly or any local government unit or any other taxing authority within the state for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on, such bonds and notes, but such bonds and notes shall be payable solely from the revenues and moneys pledged for their payment. (4) All such bonds and notes shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that the bonds or notes are not a debt of the state or any local government unit or any other taxing authority within the state, but are payable solely from revenues and moneys pledged to the payment thereof.
(1) The bonds and notes shall not be invalid for any irregularity or defect in the proceedings for the issuance or sale thereof.
(2) Such bonds and notes shall contain a recital that they have been authorized and issued pursuant to the laws of the state, including particularly this chapter, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and the regularity of their issuance.
(3) Bonds and notes of the authority shall not constitute a debt or a pledge of the faith and credit of the state or any local government unit, and the holders or owners of such bonds and notes shall have no right to have taxes levied by the general assembly or any local government unit or any other taxing authority within the state for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on, such bonds and notes, but such bonds and notes shall be payable solely from the revenues and moneys pledged for their payment.
(4) All such bonds and notes shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that the bonds or notes are not a debt of the state or any local government unit or any other taxing authority within the state, but are payable solely from revenues and moneys pledged to the payment thereof.
Acts 1978, ch. 785, § 5; T.C.A., § 4-3105; Acts 1982, ch. 873, §12; 1986, ch. 846, §§ 5, 6; 1989, ch. 233, § 1; 1990, ch. 885, § 3; 2001, ch. 253, §2; 2003 , ch. 298, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-342 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-342
Official state buck dance competition
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Robert Spicer Memorial Buck Dance Championship is hereby designated the official buck dance competition of Tennessee. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 2,s 1, eff. 3/7/2019.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Robert Spicer Memorial Buck Dance Championship is hereby designated the official buck dance competition of Tennessee.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 2,s 1, eff. 3/7/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-201 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-201
Creation - Authority
Status: in_force

The Tennessee historical commission is authorized and directed to maintain and expand a register of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects significant in Tennessee history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. This register shall be known as the "Tennessee register of historic places" and shall be the official inventory of irreplaceable historic resources that need to be given maximum encouragement for historic preservation. Acts 1971, ch. 141, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., §§ 4-1111, 4-1112, 4-11-202; Acts 1994, ch. 961, § 2.
The Tennessee historical commission is authorized and directed to maintain and expand a register of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects significant in Tennessee history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. This register shall be known as the "Tennessee register of historic places" and shall be the official inventory of irreplaceable historic resources that need to be given maximum encouragement for historic preservation.
Acts 1971, ch. 141, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., §§ 4-1111, 4-1112, 4-11-202; Acts 1994, ch. 961, § 2.