Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-211 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-211
Supplemental bridge benefit
Status: in_force

(a) Any Group 1 member who retires on a service retirement allowance with creditable service in a Group 1 position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(1) shall receive, in addition to that member's service retirement allowance, a supplemental bridge benefit calculated as follows: (1) For any such member retiring on a service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-201 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be equal to three-fourths of one percent (0.75%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the member's years of creditable service established while the member was in a Group 1 position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(1) ; or (2) For any such member retiring on an early service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-301 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be computed in accordance with subdivision (a)(1), but shall be reduced by four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the member's date of early service retirement precedes the member's service retirement date. (b) A supplemental bridge benefit shall further be paid to any Group 1 member who retires on a service retirement allowance with creditable service in a Group 1 position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(2) , if the political subdivision for which the service was rendered adopts a mandatory retirement age requirement pursuant to § 8-36-205 . The supplemental benefit shall only be paid if the mandatory retirement age requirement adopted by the political subdivision is sixty (60) years of age or older, but less than the age requirement for receipt of old age and survivors benefits under Title II of the Federal Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.). The supplemental benefit shall be calculated as follows: (1) For any such member retiring on a service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-201 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be equal to three-fourths of one percent (0.75%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the member's years of creditable service established while the member was in a Group 1 position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(2) ; or (2) For any such member retiring on an early service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-301 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be computed in accordance with subdivision (b)(1), but shall be reduced by four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the member's date of early service retirement precedes the member's service retirement date. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or (b), the supplemental bridge benefit shall not exceed twenty-two and one-half percent (22.5%) of the member's average final compensation. Such limit shall not apply to any cost-of-living increases to which the member is entitled under subsection (d). (d) Any retired member covered by this section shall be entitled to receive an adjustment in the retiree's supplemental bridge benefit pursuant to § 8-36-701 . Any such adjustment to the bridge benefit shall be computed separately from the member's service retirement allowance. (e) Sections 8-36-102 and 8-36-208(a) shall not be construed to reduce or eliminate the supplemental bridge benefit provided by this section, nor shall the supplemental benefit be reduced as a result of any optional retirement allowance selected by the member pursuant to § 8-36-601 . (f) The supplemental bridge benefit shall commence and end as follows: (1) The supplemental bridge benefit shall commence on the member's effective date of retirement or on the first day of the month following the month the member reaches age sixty (60), whichever is later; (2) Effective July 1, 2007, the supplemental bridge benefit shall commence on the member's effective date of retirement or on the first day of the month following the month the member reaches age fifty-five (55), whichever is later; provided, that this subdivision (f)(2) shall not apply to any member who is eligible for the supplemental bridge benefit based solely on creditable service rendered pursuant to § 8-36-205(a)(2) , unless the chief governing body of the political subdivision passes a resolution accepting the associated liability and cost to provide those benefits; and (3) The supplemental bridge benefit and any cost-of-living adjustments attributable to that benefit shall cease on the first day of the month following the month in which the member dies, or on the first day of the month following the month in which the member reaches the age requirement for receipt of old age and survivors benefits under Title II of the federal Social Security Act, whichever occurs first. (g) The supplemental bridge benefit provided by this section shall apply to all current and future retired members; provided, that the benefit shall not be paid retroactively. Subdivision (f)(1) shall become effective on July 1, 1998, for service covered under subsection (a), or upon the effective date of the mandatory retirement age provision for service covered under subsection (b). Subdivision (f)(2) shall become effective on July 1, 2007, for service covered under subsection (a), or upon the effective date of the resolution adopted pursuant to subdivision (f)(2) for service covered under subsection (b). (h) All costs associated with providing the supplemental bridge benefit shall be paid by the respective state agencies and political subdivisions for which the service covered by this section was rendered. Acts 1998, ch. 1011, § 2; 2005, ch. 204, §§ 16 - 18; 2007 , ch. 488, §§ 2, 3; 2008 , ch. 674, § 12.
(a) Any Group 1 member who retires on a service retirement allowance with creditable service in a Group 1 position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(1) shall receive, in addition to that member's service retirement allowance, a supplemental bridge benefit calculated as follows: (1) For any such member retiring on a service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-201 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be equal to three-fourths of one percent (0.75%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the member's years of creditable service established while the member was in a Group 1 position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(1) ; or (2) For any such member retiring on an early service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-301 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be computed in accordance with subdivision (a)(1), but shall be reduced by four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the member's date of early service retirement precedes the member's service retirement date.
(1) For any such member retiring on a service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-201 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be equal to three-fourths of one percent (0.75%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the member's years of creditable service established while the member was in a Group 1 position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(1) ; or
(2) For any such member retiring on an early service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-301 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be computed in accordance with subdivision (a)(1), but shall be reduced by four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the member's date of early service retirement precedes the member's service retirement date.
(b) A supplemental bridge benefit shall further be paid to any Group 1 member who retires on a service retirement allowance with creditable service in a Group 1 position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(2) , if the political subdivision for which the service was rendered adopts a mandatory retirement age requirement pursuant to § 8-36-205 . The supplemental benefit shall only be paid if the mandatory retirement age requirement adopted by the political subdivision is sixty (60) years of age or older, but less than the age requirement for receipt of old age and survivors benefits under Title II of the Federal Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 401 et seq.). The supplemental benefit shall be calculated as follows: (1) For any such member retiring on a service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-201 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be equal to three-fourths of one percent (0.75%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the member's years of creditable service established while the member was in a Group 1 position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(2) ; or (2) For any such member retiring on an early service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-301 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be computed in accordance with subdivision (b)(1), but shall be reduced by four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the member's date of early service retirement precedes the member's service retirement date.
(1) For any such member retiring on a service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-201 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be equal to three-fourths of one percent (0.75%) of the member's average final compensation, multiplied by the member's years of creditable service established while the member was in a Group 1 position covered by the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205(a)(2) ; or
(2) For any such member retiring on an early service retirement allowance pursuant to § 8-36-301 , the supplemental bridge benefit shall be computed in accordance with subdivision (b)(1), but shall be reduced by four-tenths of one percent (0.4%) for each month by which the member's date of early service retirement precedes the member's service retirement date.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or (b), the supplemental bridge benefit shall not exceed twenty-two and one-half percent (22.5%) of the member's average final compensation. Such limit shall not apply to any cost-of-living increases to which the member is entitled under subsection (d).
(d) Any retired member covered by this section shall be entitled to receive an adjustment in the retiree's supplemental bridge benefit pursuant to § 8-36-701 . Any such adjustment to the bridge benefit shall be computed separately from the member's service retirement allowance.
(e) Sections 8-36-102 and 8-36-208(a) shall not be construed to reduce or eliminate the supplemental bridge benefit provided by this section, nor shall the supplemental benefit be reduced as a result of any optional retirement allowance selected by the member pursuant to § 8-36-601 .
(f) The supplemental bridge benefit shall commence and end as follows: (1) The supplemental bridge benefit shall commence on the member's effective date of retirement or on the first day of the month following the month the member reaches age sixty (60), whichever is later; (2) Effective July 1, 2007, the supplemental bridge benefit shall commence on the member's effective date of retirement or on the first day of the month following the month the member reaches age fifty-five (55), whichever is later; provided, that this subdivision (f)(2) shall not apply to any member who is eligible for the supplemental bridge benefit based solely on creditable service rendered pursuant to § 8-36-205(a)(2) , unless the chief governing body of the political subdivision passes a resolution accepting the associated liability and cost to provide those benefits; and (3) The supplemental bridge benefit and any cost-of-living adjustments attributable to that benefit shall cease on the first day of the month following the month in which the member dies, or on the first day of the month following the month in which the member reaches the age requirement for receipt of old age and survivors benefits under Title II of the federal Social Security Act, whichever occurs first.
(1) The supplemental bridge benefit shall commence on the member's effective date of retirement or on the first day of the month following the month the member reaches age sixty (60), whichever is later;
(2) Effective July 1, 2007, the supplemental bridge benefit shall commence on the member's effective date of retirement or on the first day of the month following the month the member reaches age fifty-five (55), whichever is later; provided, that this subdivision (f)(2) shall not apply to any member who is eligible for the supplemental bridge benefit based solely on creditable service rendered pursuant to § 8-36-205(a)(2) , unless the chief governing body of the political subdivision passes a resolution accepting the associated liability and cost to provide those benefits; and
(3) The supplemental bridge benefit and any cost-of-living adjustments attributable to that benefit shall cease on the first day of the month following the month in which the member dies, or on the first day of the month following the month in which the member reaches the age requirement for receipt of old age and survivors benefits under Title II of the federal Social Security Act, whichever occurs first.
(g) The supplemental bridge benefit provided by this section shall apply to all current and future retired members; provided, that the benefit shall not be paid retroactively. Subdivision (f)(1) shall become effective on July 1, 1998, for service covered under subsection (a), or upon the effective date of the mandatory retirement age provision for service covered under subsection (b). Subdivision (f)(2) shall become effective on July 1, 2007, for service covered under subsection (a), or upon the effective date of the resolution adopted pursuant to subdivision (f)(2) for service covered under subsection (b).
(h) All costs associated with providing the supplemental bridge benefit shall be paid by the respective state agencies and political subdivisions for which the service covered by this section was rendered.
Acts 1998, ch. 1011, § 2; 2005, ch. 204, §§ 16 - 18; 2007 , ch. 488, §§ 2, 3; 2008 , ch. 674, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-207 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-207
Electronic form and document filing - Electronic signatures
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding § 8-36-121 or any other law to the contrary, the board of trustees may implement procedures for the filing of membership forms, beneficiary designations, retirement applications and any other retirement system forms and documents by electronic means and to authorize electronic signatures in the signing of such forms and documents. (b) If a form or document is filed by electronic means pursuant to this section, the form or document and the electronic signature of the person who executes the same shall be binding on all persons and shall have the same force and effect as if the signature had been handwritten in ink on a printed form. (c) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities; and (2) "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a document and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the document. Acts 2011 , ch. 140, § 14.
(a) Notwithstanding § 8-36-121 or any other law to the contrary, the board of trustees may implement procedures for the filing of membership forms, beneficiary designations, retirement applications and any other retirement system forms and documents by electronic means and to authorize electronic signatures in the signing of such forms and documents.
(b) If a form or document is filed by electronic means pursuant to this section, the form or document and the electronic signature of the person who executes the same shall be binding on all persons and shall have the same force and effect as if the signature had been handwritten in ink on a printed form.
(c) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities; and (2) "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a document and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the document.
(1) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities; and
(2) "Electronic signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a document and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the document.
Acts 2011 , ch. 140, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-11-109 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 11 / Section 8-11-109
Failure to pay balance on expiration of term
Status: in_force

If the trustee, on going out of office, fails to pay over the balance of revenue in the trustee's hands, the trustee and the trustee's sureties shall be liable to judgment, on motion of the district attorney general, before the circuit court. Code 1858, § 428 (deriv. Acts 1827, ch. 49, § 24); Shan., § 524; Code 1932, § 776; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1109.
If the trustee, on going out of office, fails to pay over the balance of revenue in the trustee's hands, the trustee and the trustee's sureties shall be liable to judgment, on motion of the district attorney general, before the circuit court.
Code 1858, § 428 (deriv. Acts 1827, ch. 49, § 24); Shan., § 524; Code 1932, § 776; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1109.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-206 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-206
Contributions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The actuary of the retirement system shall compute the rates of contribution payable by employers on behalf of their employees who become members under this part by an actuarial valuation in a manner similar to that provided by chapter 37, part 3 of this title; provided, that the contribution rate as determined by the actuary for any employer who begins participating on or after July 1, 1983, shall be determined in a manner so as to amortize the accrued liabilities created on account of such participation over a period of time as established by the board of trustees, such period not to exceed thirty (30) years from the date of participation. (2) Effective July 1, 1979, the liability for cost-of-living benefits is to be included in the computation of normal and accrued liability contribution rates payable by the employers. (b) Each such employer shall make a special accrued liability contribution on account of the participation of its employees in the retirement system which shall be determined by an actuarial valuation of the employer's share of the accrued liability on account of the employees of such employer who elected to become members. (c) In determining the accrued liability on account of the employees of any such employer, the actuary shall exclude the value of benefits which may become payable with respect to any period of service as a state employer prior to the employer's participation in the retirement system. (d) (1) The special accrued liability contribution shall be subject to such adjustments as may be necessary on account of any additional prior service credits awarded to employees of such employer or changes in provisions relating to such employees. (2) The expense of making such initial valuation shall be assessed against and paid by the employer on whose account it is necessary. (3) The board of trustees may require that a new study be performed if the political subdivision does not begin participation within six (6) months after the effective date of the initial actuarial study. Such employer shall be responsible for the cost of any additional studies. (e) In addition, the employer shall pay a pro rata share of the cost-of-living contribution allocated on the basis of the amount of retirement allowances payable on account of retired employees of the employer or determined on such other equitable basis as the board of trustees may prescribe. (f) The contributions so computed, together with a pro rata share of the cost of the administration of the retirement system, based upon the payroll of the employees, shall be certified by the board to the chief fiscal officer of the employer. The amount so certified shall be a charge against the employer. (g) The chief fiscal officer of such employer shall pay to the state treasurer the amount certified by the board as payable under this section, and the state treasurer shall credit such amounts, when paid, to the appropriate funds of the retirement system. (h) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any employer that desires to participate in the retirement system on or after July 1, 2016, shall, as a condition of participating, pay its accrued unfunded liability, if any, in a lump sum or through an increase in the employer's contribution rate for the next fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) following the adoption of the participation resolution by the employer. At the request of the employer, the state treasurer may, in the treasurer's sole discretion, allow the employer to amortize the accrued unfunded liability over a period of time not to exceed twenty (20) years from the date of participation. (i) (1) A local government employer participating under this part that desires to establish a benefit improvement authorized under chapters 34-37 of this title shall pay the estimated increased pension liability created by the improvement; provided, however, that, in accordance with § 8-37-505 , the failure to pay the liability may result in the withholding of the liability amount, in whole or in part, from any state-shared taxes that are otherwise apportioned to the local government. The retirement system or the retirement system's actuary shall determine the estimated increase to the pension liability and to the associated contribution rate for the employer. The employer shall not establish a benefit improvement unless the employer's funded status in the retirement system will be seventy percent (70%) or more after implementation of the benefit improvement. For the purposes of this subdivision (i)(1), the employer's funded status is measured by the percentage funding of the employer's market value of assets divided by the actuarially accrued liability in accordance with rules, standards, guidelines, and interpretations established by the governmental accounting standards board. After the participating employer's approval of the benefit improvement by adoption of a resolution, the employer shall pay the estimated increased pension liability through one (1) of the following methods: (A) A lump sum; (B) An increase in the employer's contribution rate over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) following the adoption of the resolution by the employer; or (C) Amortizing the unfunded accrued liability over a period of time not to exceed ten (10) years from the date of the adoption of the resolution by the employer. (2) For benefit improvements funded pursuant to subdivisions (i)(1)(A) and (i)(1)(B), a former or current employee of the employer is not entitled to the benefit improvement until the estimated increased pension liability has been totally funded by the employer. (3) In the event the liability is amortized in accordance with subdivision (i)(1)(C), the benefit improvement must be available at the commencement of the amortization period. (4) For the purposes of this section, "benefit improvement" does not include the supplemental bridge benefit established pursuant to § 8-36-211 for members who are subject to mandatory retirement pursuant to § 8-36-205 . Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 132, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736, s 6, eff. 4/18/2018. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, s 16, eff. 4/27/2016. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 10; 1978, ch. 741, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3934(4)(a); Acts 1983, ch. 342, § 24; 1987, ch. 54, § 9; 2003 , ch. 12, § 5.
(a) (1) The actuary of the retirement system shall compute the rates of contribution payable by employers on behalf of their employees who become members under this part by an actuarial valuation in a manner similar to that provided by chapter 37, part 3 of this title; provided, that the contribution rate as determined by the actuary for any employer who begins participating on or after July 1, 1983, shall be determined in a manner so as to amortize the accrued liabilities created on account of such participation over a period of time as established by the board of trustees, such period not to exceed thirty (30) years from the date of participation. (2) Effective July 1, 1979, the liability for cost-of-living benefits is to be included in the computation of normal and accrued liability contribution rates payable by the employers.
(1) The actuary of the retirement system shall compute the rates of contribution payable by employers on behalf of their employees who become members under this part by an actuarial valuation in a manner similar to that provided by chapter 37, part 3 of this title; provided, that the contribution rate as determined by the actuary for any employer who begins participating on or after July 1, 1983, shall be determined in a manner so as to amortize the accrued liabilities created on account of such participation over a period of time as established by the board of trustees, such period not to exceed thirty (30) years from the date of participation.
(2) Effective July 1, 1979, the liability for cost-of-living benefits is to be included in the computation of normal and accrued liability contribution rates payable by the employers.
(b) Each such employer shall make a special accrued liability contribution on account of the participation of its employees in the retirement system which shall be determined by an actuarial valuation of the employer's share of the accrued liability on account of the employees of such employer who elected to become members.
(c) In determining the accrued liability on account of the employees of any such employer, the actuary shall exclude the value of benefits which may become payable with respect to any period of service as a state employer prior to the employer's participation in the retirement system.
(d) (1) The special accrued liability contribution shall be subject to such adjustments as may be necessary on account of any additional prior service credits awarded to employees of such employer or changes in provisions relating to such employees. (2) The expense of making such initial valuation shall be assessed against and paid by the employer on whose account it is necessary. (3) The board of trustees may require that a new study be performed if the political subdivision does not begin participation within six (6) months after the effective date of the initial actuarial study. Such employer shall be responsible for the cost of any additional studies.
(1) The special accrued liability contribution shall be subject to such adjustments as may be necessary on account of any additional prior service credits awarded to employees of such employer or changes in provisions relating to such employees.
(2) The expense of making such initial valuation shall be assessed against and paid by the employer on whose account it is necessary.
(3) The board of trustees may require that a new study be performed if the political subdivision does not begin participation within six (6) months after the effective date of the initial actuarial study. Such employer shall be responsible for the cost of any additional studies.
(e) In addition, the employer shall pay a pro rata share of the cost-of-living contribution allocated on the basis of the amount of retirement allowances payable on account of retired employees of the employer or determined on such other equitable basis as the board of trustees may prescribe.
(f) The contributions so computed, together with a pro rata share of the cost of the administration of the retirement system, based upon the payroll of the employees, shall be certified by the board to the chief fiscal officer of the employer. The amount so certified shall be a charge against the employer.
(g) The chief fiscal officer of such employer shall pay to the state treasurer the amount certified by the board as payable under this section, and the state treasurer shall credit such amounts, when paid, to the appropriate funds of the retirement system.
(h) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any employer that desires to participate in the retirement system on or after July 1, 2016, shall, as a condition of participating, pay its accrued unfunded liability, if any, in a lump sum or through an increase in the employer's contribution rate for the next fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) following the adoption of the participation resolution by the employer. At the request of the employer, the state treasurer may, in the treasurer's sole discretion, allow the employer to amortize the accrued unfunded liability over a period of time not to exceed twenty (20) years from the date of participation.
(i) (1) A local government employer participating under this part that desires to establish a benefit improvement authorized under chapters 34-37 of this title shall pay the estimated increased pension liability created by the improvement; provided, however, that, in accordance with § 8-37-505 , the failure to pay the liability may result in the withholding of the liability amount, in whole or in part, from any state-shared taxes that are otherwise apportioned to the local government. The retirement system or the retirement system's actuary shall determine the estimated increase to the pension liability and to the associated contribution rate for the employer. The employer shall not establish a benefit improvement unless the employer's funded status in the retirement system will be seventy percent (70%) or more after implementation of the benefit improvement. For the purposes of this subdivision (i)(1), the employer's funded status is measured by the percentage funding of the employer's market value of assets divided by the actuarially accrued liability in accordance with rules, standards, guidelines, and interpretations established by the governmental accounting standards board. After the participating employer's approval of the benefit improvement by adoption of a resolution, the employer shall pay the estimated increased pension liability through one (1) of the following methods: (A) A lump sum; (B) An increase in the employer's contribution rate over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) following the adoption of the resolution by the employer; or (C) Amortizing the unfunded accrued liability over a period of time not to exceed ten (10) years from the date of the adoption of the resolution by the employer. (2) For benefit improvements funded pursuant to subdivisions (i)(1)(A) and (i)(1)(B), a former or current employee of the employer is not entitled to the benefit improvement until the estimated increased pension liability has been totally funded by the employer. (3) In the event the liability is amortized in accordance with subdivision (i)(1)(C), the benefit improvement must be available at the commencement of the amortization period. (4) For the purposes of this section, "benefit improvement" does not include the supplemental bridge benefit established pursuant to § 8-36-211 for members who are subject to mandatory retirement pursuant to § 8-36-205 .
(1) A local government employer participating under this part that desires to establish a benefit improvement authorized under chapters 34-37 of this title shall pay the estimated increased pension liability created by the improvement; provided, however, that, in accordance with § 8-37-505 , the failure to pay the liability may result in the withholding of the liability amount, in whole or in part, from any state-shared taxes that are otherwise apportioned to the local government. The retirement system or the retirement system's actuary shall determine the estimated increase to the pension liability and to the associated contribution rate for the employer. The employer shall not establish a benefit improvement unless the employer's funded status in the retirement system will be seventy percent (70%) or more after implementation of the benefit improvement. For the purposes of this subdivision (i)(1), the employer's funded status is measured by the percentage funding of the employer's market value of assets divided by the actuarially accrued liability in accordance with rules, standards, guidelines, and interpretations established by the governmental accounting standards board. After the participating employer's approval of the benefit improvement by adoption of a resolution, the employer shall pay the estimated increased pension liability through one (1) of the following methods: (A) A lump sum; (B) An increase in the employer's contribution rate over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) following the adoption of the resolution by the employer; or (C) Amortizing the unfunded accrued liability over a period of time not to exceed ten (10) years from the date of the adoption of the resolution by the employer.
(A) A lump sum;
(B) An increase in the employer's contribution rate over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) following the adoption of the resolution by the employer; or
(C) Amortizing the unfunded accrued liability over a period of time not to exceed ten (10) years from the date of the adoption of the resolution by the employer.
(2) For benefit improvements funded pursuant to subdivisions (i)(1)(A) and (i)(1)(B), a former or current employee of the employer is not entitled to the benefit improvement until the estimated increased pension liability has been totally funded by the employer.
(3) In the event the liability is amortized in accordance with subdivision (i)(1)(C), the benefit improvement must be available at the commencement of the amortization period.
(4) For the purposes of this section, "benefit improvement" does not include the supplemental bridge benefit established pursuant to § 8-36-211 for members who are subject to mandatory retirement pursuant to § 8-36-205 .
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 132, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736, s 6, eff. 4/18/2018.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 962, s 16, eff. 4/27/2016.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 10; 1978, ch. 741, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3934(4)(a); Acts 1983, ch. 342, § 24; 1987, ch. 54, § 9; 2003 , ch. 12, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-42-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 42 / Section 8-42-107
Appropriations for defense costs
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be appropriated to the attorney general and reporter a sum sufficient from the risk management fund established pursuant to § 9-8-109 , to pay for the representation provided to state employees, court costs and any necessary incidental expenses incurred in providing the representation authorized by this chapter. (b) Subsequent to the close of each fiscal year, the attorney general and reporter shall provide to the state board of claims a report describing the manner in which funds received from the risk management fund were used in representing state employees pursuant to this chapter. Acts 1973, ch. 128, § 6; T.C.A., §§ 8-4206, 8-42-106; Acts 1984, ch. 972, § 19; 1995, ch. 370, §6; 2003 , ch. 212, § 8.
(a) There shall be appropriated to the attorney general and reporter a sum sufficient from the risk management fund established pursuant to § 9-8-109 , to pay for the representation provided to state employees, court costs and any necessary incidental expenses incurred in providing the representation authorized by this chapter.
(b) Subsequent to the close of each fiscal year, the attorney general and reporter shall provide to the state board of claims a report describing the manner in which funds received from the risk management fund were used in representing state employees pursuant to this chapter.
Acts 1973, ch. 128, § 6; T.C.A., §§ 8-4206, 8-42-106; Acts 1984, ch. 972, § 19; 1995, ch. 370, §6; 2003 , ch. 212, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-104
Termination of membership by absence from service - Members serving in armed forces
Status: in_force

(a) A member shall cease to be a member if such member: (1) Is absent from service more than seven (7) consecutive years after last becoming a member and is not eligible for a deferred retirement allowance as provided in § 8-36-204 ; (2) Withdraws such member's accumulated contributions; (3) Becomes a beneficiary; or (4) Dies. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the board of trustees shall continue the membership of a member during such member's period of active service in the armed forces of the United States; provided, that such member does not withdraw such member's accumulated contributions. (c) It is further provided that any member who has established both contributory and noncontributory service shall lose membership upon withdrawal of such member's accumulated contributions or as provided by subsection (a). Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-3903(6); Acts 1981, ch. 508, § 4; 1985, ch. 449, §§ 12, 13; 1987, ch. 54, § 4.
(a) A member shall cease to be a member if such member: (1) Is absent from service more than seven (7) consecutive years after last becoming a member and is not eligible for a deferred retirement allowance as provided in § 8-36-204 ; (2) Withdraws such member's accumulated contributions; (3) Becomes a beneficiary; or (4) Dies.
(1) Is absent from service more than seven (7) consecutive years after last becoming a member and is not eligible for a deferred retirement allowance as provided in § 8-36-204 ;
(2) Withdraws such member's accumulated contributions;
(3) Becomes a beneficiary; or
(4) Dies.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the board of trustees shall continue the membership of a member during such member's period of active service in the armed forces of the United States; provided, that such member does not withdraw such member's accumulated contributions.
(c) It is further provided that any member who has established both contributory and noncontributory service shall lose membership upon withdrawal of such member's accumulated contributions or as provided by subsection (a).
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 3; T.C.A., § 8-3903(6); Acts 1981, ch. 508, § 4; 1985, ch. 449, §§ 12, 13; 1987, ch. 54, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-37-401 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 37 / Section 8-37-401
Certification to governor of estimated contributions needed
Status: in_force

(a) At least thirty (30) days prior to each regular session of the general assembly, the board of trustees shall certify to the governor the estimated amounts of normal contribution, accrued liability contribution and cost-of-living contribution required to meet the provisions of chapters 34-37 of this title during the year next following, and the estimated amount required to cover the expenses of administering the retirement system during such year. (b) The board shall certify such amounts as are required on account of state employees other than teachers separately for each department, institution, commission, board, or agency of the state and shall also certify separately such amounts as are required on account of teachers and on account of members in Group 3 not employed by the state. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3931(a).
(a) At least thirty (30) days prior to each regular session of the general assembly, the board of trustees shall certify to the governor the estimated amounts of normal contribution, accrued liability contribution and cost-of-living contribution required to meet the provisions of chapters 34-37 of this title during the year next following, and the estimated amount required to cover the expenses of administering the retirement system during such year.
(b) The board shall certify such amounts as are required on account of state employees other than teachers separately for each department, institution, commission, board, or agency of the state and shall also certify separately such amounts as are required on account of teachers and on account of members in Group 3 not employed by the state.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-3931(a).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-711 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-711
Transfer of members and beneficiaries from superseded systems
Status: in_force

(a) As of July 1, 1972, the members and beneficiaries of the superseded systems shall cease to have any rights to benefits thereunder and shall be entitled only to the benefits provided by this chapter and chapters 35-37 of this title. Thereafter, no contributions shall be made to the superseded systems by either the members or the employers. (b) The members of the superseded systems shall become members of the retirement system in accordance with § 8-35-101(b) . (c) Each beneficiary of a superseded system shall become a beneficiary of the retirement system established by this chapter and chapters 35-37 of this title, and such beneficiary's retirement allowance shall thereafter be paid from the retirement system under the conditions which were applicable to such beneficiary under the superseded system, except as hereinafter provided. (d) Any former member of a superseded system who, upon termination of membership, was eligible for a deferred retirement allowance under the superseded system, the payment of which has not commenced as of July 1, 1972, shall continue to be so eligible, and such retirement allowance shall be paid from the retirement system, subject to the conditions which were applicable to such former member under the superseded system, except as hereinafter provided. (e) Any former teacher: (1) Who rendered service as a member of a local retirement fund; (2) Who on June 30, 1972, was not a member of a superseded system; and (3) Who upon termination of service as a teacher was eligible for a deferred retirement allowance payable to such former teacher or to the local retirement fund from the Tennessee teachers' retirement system, the payment of which has not commenced as of July 1, 1972; shall continue to be entitled to have such retirement allowance paid to such former teacher or on such former teacher's account and such retirement allowance shall be paid from the retirement system, subject to the conditions which were applicable under the Tennessee teachers' retirement system. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3935(2).
(a) As of July 1, 1972, the members and beneficiaries of the superseded systems shall cease to have any rights to benefits thereunder and shall be entitled only to the benefits provided by this chapter and chapters 35-37 of this title. Thereafter, no contributions shall be made to the superseded systems by either the members or the employers.
(b) The members of the superseded systems shall become members of the retirement system in accordance with § 8-35-101(b) .
(c) Each beneficiary of a superseded system shall become a beneficiary of the retirement system established by this chapter and chapters 35-37 of this title, and such beneficiary's retirement allowance shall thereafter be paid from the retirement system under the conditions which were applicable to such beneficiary under the superseded system, except as hereinafter provided.
(d) Any former member of a superseded system who, upon termination of membership, was eligible for a deferred retirement allowance under the superseded system, the payment of which has not commenced as of July 1, 1972, shall continue to be so eligible, and such retirement allowance shall be paid from the retirement system, subject to the conditions which were applicable to such former member under the superseded system, except as hereinafter provided.
(e) Any former teacher: (1) Who rendered service as a member of a local retirement fund; (2) Who on June 30, 1972, was not a member of a superseded system; and (3) Who upon termination of service as a teacher was eligible for a deferred retirement allowance payable to such former teacher or to the local retirement fund from the Tennessee teachers' retirement system, the payment of which has not commenced as of July 1, 1972; shall continue to be entitled to have such retirement allowance paid to such former teacher or on such former teacher's account and such retirement allowance shall be paid from the retirement system, subject to the conditions which were applicable under the Tennessee teachers' retirement system.
(1) Who rendered service as a member of a local retirement fund;
(2) Who on June 30, 1972, was not a member of a superseded system; and
(3) Who upon termination of service as a teacher was eligible for a deferred retirement allowance payable to such former teacher or to the local retirement fund from the Tennessee teachers' retirement system, the payment of which has not commenced as of July 1, 1972; shall continue to be entitled to have such retirement allowance paid to such former teacher or on such former teacher's account and such retirement allowance shall be paid from the retirement system, subject to the conditions which were applicable under the Tennessee teachers' retirement system.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 11; T.C.A., § 8-3935(2).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-707 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-707
Additional allowances for teachers and general employees retired prior to July 1, 1976
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Beginning July 1, 1978, each retired teacher and retired general employee who retired prior to July 1, 1976, shall receive a monthly retirement allowance equal to a percentage of the total retirement allowance received in January 1978, from the state by such teacher or employee as follows: (A) Persons receiving less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to five percent (5%) of their January monthly retirement benefits; (B) Persons receiving at least five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum, but not more than eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) per annum, in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to three percent (3%) of their January monthly retirement benefits; and (C) Persons receiving more than eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) per annum in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to two percent (2%) of their January monthly retirement benefits. (2) Such amounts shall be in addition to the retirement allowance from the state, including the amounts authorized by § 8-36-701 . (b) As used in this section: (1) "Retired general employee" and "retired teacher" mean any retired teacher and any retired general employee, as defined in § 8-34-101 , and any former teacher or state employee receiving benefits under chapter 39, part 1 of this title, who retired on or before June 30, 1976; provided, that for retired general employees of political subdivisions, this allowance may only be granted if the chief governing body of the political subdivision authorizes this credit and accepts the liability therefor and informs the retirement system before June 15, 1978, of its authorization of this credit; and (2) "Total retirement benefits" includes benefits from both the Tennessee consolidated retirement system and from social security. The increase in benefits authorized by this section shall be based on the monthly payments made by the Tennessee consolidated retirement system. (c) The recomputed retirement benefit paid to a retired teacher or a retired state general employee under this section as a result of passage of § 8-36-209(a)(1) shall be calculated without regard to § 8-36-102 . Acts 1978, ch. 904, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3906(2); Acts 1981, ch. 160, § 1; 1984, ch. 745, § 4; 1985, ch. 449, § 21.
(a) (1) Beginning July 1, 1978, each retired teacher and retired general employee who retired prior to July 1, 1976, shall receive a monthly retirement allowance equal to a percentage of the total retirement allowance received in January 1978, from the state by such teacher or employee as follows: (A) Persons receiving less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to five percent (5%) of their January monthly retirement benefits; (B) Persons receiving at least five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum, but not more than eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) per annum, in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to three percent (3%) of their January monthly retirement benefits; and (C) Persons receiving more than eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) per annum in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to two percent (2%) of their January monthly retirement benefits. (2) Such amounts shall be in addition to the retirement allowance from the state, including the amounts authorized by § 8-36-701 .
(1) Beginning July 1, 1978, each retired teacher and retired general employee who retired prior to July 1, 1976, shall receive a monthly retirement allowance equal to a percentage of the total retirement allowance received in January 1978, from the state by such teacher or employee as follows: (A) Persons receiving less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to five percent (5%) of their January monthly retirement benefits; (B) Persons receiving at least five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum, but not more than eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) per annum, in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to three percent (3%) of their January monthly retirement benefits; and (C) Persons receiving more than eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) per annum in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to two percent (2%) of their January monthly retirement benefits.
(A) Persons receiving less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to five percent (5%) of their January monthly retirement benefits;
(B) Persons receiving at least five thousand dollars ($5,000) per annum, but not more than eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) per annum, in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to three percent (3%) of their January monthly retirement benefits; and
(C) Persons receiving more than eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) per annum in total retirement benefits shall receive a monthly allowance equal to two percent (2%) of their January monthly retirement benefits.
(2) Such amounts shall be in addition to the retirement allowance from the state, including the amounts authorized by § 8-36-701 .
(b) As used in this section: (1) "Retired general employee" and "retired teacher" mean any retired teacher and any retired general employee, as defined in § 8-34-101 , and any former teacher or state employee receiving benefits under chapter 39, part 1 of this title, who retired on or before June 30, 1976; provided, that for retired general employees of political subdivisions, this allowance may only be granted if the chief governing body of the political subdivision authorizes this credit and accepts the liability therefor and informs the retirement system before June 15, 1978, of its authorization of this credit; and (2) "Total retirement benefits" includes benefits from both the Tennessee consolidated retirement system and from social security. The increase in benefits authorized by this section shall be based on the monthly payments made by the Tennessee consolidated retirement system.
(1) "Retired general employee" and "retired teacher" mean any retired teacher and any retired general employee, as defined in § 8-34-101 , and any former teacher or state employee receiving benefits under chapter 39, part 1 of this title, who retired on or before June 30, 1976; provided, that for retired general employees of political subdivisions, this allowance may only be granted if the chief governing body of the political subdivision authorizes this credit and accepts the liability therefor and informs the retirement system before June 15, 1978, of its authorization of this credit; and
(2) "Total retirement benefits" includes benefits from both the Tennessee consolidated retirement system and from social security. The increase in benefits authorized by this section shall be based on the monthly payments made by the Tennessee consolidated retirement system.
(c) The recomputed retirement benefit paid to a retired teacher or a retired state general employee under this section as a result of passage of § 8-36-209(a)(1) shall be calculated without regard to § 8-36-102 .
Acts 1978, ch. 904, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-3906(2); Acts 1981, ch. 160, § 1; 1984, ch. 745, § 4; 1985, ch. 449, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-7-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 7 / Section 8-7-113
District attorney assigned to crimes committed against children - Annual training
Status: in_force

(a) Each district attorney general shall designate at least one (1) person currently employed within the judicial district as an assistant district attorney general as the lead prosecuting attorney for the judicial district in cases involving crimes committed against children. (b) The district attorney general for each judicial district shall designate an assistant district attorney general, or other staff members as may be appropriate, to attend annual training on the investigation of crimes against children provided by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and the Tennessee district attorneys general conference. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 237, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
(a) Each district attorney general shall designate at least one (1) person currently employed within the judicial district as an assistant district attorney general as the lead prosecuting attorney for the judicial district in cases involving crimes committed against children.
(b) The district attorney general for each judicial district shall designate an assistant district attorney general, or other staff members as may be appropriate, to attend annual training on the investigation of crimes against children provided by the Tennessee bureau of investigation and the Tennessee district attorneys general conference.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 237, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-5-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-5-106
Accounts of receipts and disbursements
Status: in_force

The state treasurer shall keep in a book or books, under distinct heads, true, faithful, and just accounts of all the money received from time to time by virtue of such office, and also of all such sums of money as the state treasurer shall pay out of the treasury on warrants received. Code 1858, § 237 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 27, § 5); Shan., § 289; Code 1932, § 245; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-506.
The state treasurer shall keep in a book or books, under distinct heads, true, faithful, and just accounts of all the money received from time to time by virtue of such office, and also of all such sums of money as the state treasurer shall pay out of the treasury on warrants received.
Code 1858, § 237 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 27, § 5); Shan., § 289; Code 1932, § 245; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-506.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-205 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-205
Allocation of fees collected
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, ninety-seven percent (97%) of fees collected by the secretary of state for filing, processing and copying business documents pursuant to the Tennessee Business Corporation Act, compiled in title 48, chs. 11-27; Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act, compiled in title 48, chs. 51-68; Tennessee Limited Liability Company Act, compiled in title 48, chs. 201-248; Tennessee Revised Limited Liability Company Act, compiled in title 48, chapter 249; Tennessee Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, compiled in title 61, ch. 2; Tennessee Uniform Partnership Act, compiled in title 61, ch. 1 and related statutes, and fifty percent (50%) of fees collected by the secretary of state for service of process under applicable statutes shall be remitted to the general fund, and the balance of such collected fees shall be retained by the department of state to defray the cost of operating the division of the department of state administering the acts referenced in this section. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 295, s 5, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 1998, ch. 890, § 9; 2009 , ch. 510, § 2.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, ninety-seven percent (97%) of fees collected by the secretary of state for filing, processing and copying business documents pursuant to the Tennessee Business Corporation Act, compiled in title 48, chs. 11-27; Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act, compiled in title 48, chs. 51-68; Tennessee Limited Liability Company Act, compiled in title 48, chs. 201-248; Tennessee Revised Limited Liability Company Act, compiled in title 48, chapter 249; Tennessee Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, compiled in title 61, ch. 2; Tennessee Uniform Partnership Act, compiled in title 61, ch. 1 and related statutes, and fifty percent (50%) of fees collected by the secretary of state for service of process under applicable statutes shall be remitted to the general fund, and the balance of such collected fees shall be retained by the department of state to defray the cost of operating the division of the department of state administering the acts referenced in this section.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 295, s 5, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 1998, ch. 890, § 9; 2009 , ch. 510, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-313 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-313
Payment of state annuity direct to retiree
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the board of trustees shall pay the entire amount of the state annuity directly to the retired members of a local retirement fund whenever the managing board of the local retirement fund is not permitted by municipal charter or other local regulations to pay to retired teachers all or part of the state annuity in addition to the retirement income to which they are entitled from the local retirement fund. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(9).
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the board of trustees shall pay the entire amount of the state annuity directly to the retired members of a local retirement fund whenever the managing board of the local retirement fund is not permitted by municipal charter or other local regulations to pay to retired teachers all or part of the state annuity in addition to the retirement income to which they are entitled from the local retirement fund.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3933(9).
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-606 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-606
Educational leave as creditable service
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the approval of the board of trustees, any member who is a full-time employee and who is on educational leave of absence from service for the purpose of attending school or engaging in academic research related to such employment may establish retirement credit for such leave period under the following conditions: (1) The leave is intended to increase such member's efficiency to the member's employer; (2) The member must be reemployed by such employer within one (1) year following the leave period and remain so employed for at least one (1) year thereafter. For purposes of this subdivision (a)(2), any member who is on educational leave of absence from an educational institution supported in whole or in part by the state shall be deemed to have met this subdivision (a)(2) if the member returns to service with an educational institution supported in whole or in part by the state within one (1) year following the leave period and remains so employed for at least one (1) year thereafter; (3) The member makes monthly contributions to the retirement system during the period on the basis of the member's earnable compensation in effect immediately prior to the commencement of such leave; (4) If the monthly contributions are not timely made, the member pays interest on such contributions at the rate provided in § 8-37-214 ; and (5) The total amount of retirement credit the member may establish for educational leave of absence shall not exceed an aggregate of two (2) years during the member's working career. Notwithstanding this subdivision (a)(5), the total amount of retirement credit the member may establish for an educational leave of absence shall not exceed an aggregate of four (4) years during the member's working career if the member receives a competitive award from the national aeronautics and space administration, the national institutes of health, the national science foundation, the national endowment for the humanities, the national endowment for the arts or the Fulbright Program. (b) Subject to the approval of the board of trustees, any member on educational leave of absence, within the meaning of subsection (a) who is covered by the noncontributory provisions of the system pursuant to § 8-34-206 shall be entitled to retirement credit while on leave of absence upon application therefor and proper certification by the employer of the amount of leave taken and the member's salary immediately prior to the commencement of such leave of absence. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the employee shall be credited with the service credit for educational leave of absence as provided for in this section; however, contributions made on behalf of the employee by the employer shall not be credited to the employee's account. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 4; 1979, ch. 320, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3904; Acts 1980, ch. 654, § 9; 1981, ch. 508, § 3; 1985, ch. 449, § 6; 1987, ch. 54, § 2; 1995, ch. 164, § 2; 2004, ch. 839, §§ 1, 2.
(a) Subject to the approval of the board of trustees, any member who is a full-time employee and who is on educational leave of absence from service for the purpose of attending school or engaging in academic research related to such employment may establish retirement credit for such leave period under the following conditions: (1) The leave is intended to increase such member's efficiency to the member's employer; (2) The member must be reemployed by such employer within one (1) year following the leave period and remain so employed for at least one (1) year thereafter. For purposes of this subdivision (a)(2), any member who is on educational leave of absence from an educational institution supported in whole or in part by the state shall be deemed to have met this subdivision (a)(2) if the member returns to service with an educational institution supported in whole or in part by the state within one (1) year following the leave period and remains so employed for at least one (1) year thereafter; (3) The member makes monthly contributions to the retirement system during the period on the basis of the member's earnable compensation in effect immediately prior to the commencement of such leave; (4) If the monthly contributions are not timely made, the member pays interest on such contributions at the rate provided in § 8-37-214 ; and (5) The total amount of retirement credit the member may establish for educational leave of absence shall not exceed an aggregate of two (2) years during the member's working career. Notwithstanding this subdivision (a)(5), the total amount of retirement credit the member may establish for an educational leave of absence shall not exceed an aggregate of four (4) years during the member's working career if the member receives a competitive award from the national aeronautics and space administration, the national institutes of health, the national science foundation, the national endowment for the humanities, the national endowment for the arts or the Fulbright Program.
(1) The leave is intended to increase such member's efficiency to the member's employer;
(2) The member must be reemployed by such employer within one (1) year following the leave period and remain so employed for at least one (1) year thereafter. For purposes of this subdivision (a)(2), any member who is on educational leave of absence from an educational institution supported in whole or in part by the state shall be deemed to have met this subdivision (a)(2) if the member returns to service with an educational institution supported in whole or in part by the state within one (1) year following the leave period and remains so employed for at least one (1) year thereafter;
(3) The member makes monthly contributions to the retirement system during the period on the basis of the member's earnable compensation in effect immediately prior to the commencement of such leave;
(4) If the monthly contributions are not timely made, the member pays interest on such contributions at the rate provided in § 8-37-214 ; and
(5) The total amount of retirement credit the member may establish for educational leave of absence shall not exceed an aggregate of two (2) years during the member's working career. Notwithstanding this subdivision (a)(5), the total amount of retirement credit the member may establish for an educational leave of absence shall not exceed an aggregate of four (4) years during the member's working career if the member receives a competitive award from the national aeronautics and space administration, the national institutes of health, the national science foundation, the national endowment for the humanities, the national endowment for the arts or the Fulbright Program.
(b) Subject to the approval of the board of trustees, any member on educational leave of absence, within the meaning of subsection (a) who is covered by the noncontributory provisions of the system pursuant to § 8-34-206 shall be entitled to retirement credit while on leave of absence upon application therefor and proper certification by the employer of the amount of leave taken and the member's salary immediately prior to the commencement of such leave of absence. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the employee shall be credited with the service credit for educational leave of absence as provided for in this section; however, contributions made on behalf of the employee by the employer shall not be credited to the employee's account.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 4; 1979, ch. 320, § 9; T.C.A., § 8-3904; Acts 1980, ch. 654, § 9; 1981, ch. 508, § 3; 1985, ch. 449, § 6; 1987, ch. 54, § 2; 1995, ch. 164, § 2; 2004, ch. 839, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-202
Retirement laws which increase liabilities of participating political subdivisions
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any retirement law is passed by the general assembly which does not affirmatively state that it has application to participating political subdivisions, and it is subsequently determined by the retirement division that such act or provisions thereof mandate increased liabilities to participating political subdivisions within the meaning of Constitution of Tennessee, Article II, § 24, compliance with such act or acts shall be optional to the political subdivisions. (b) Upon discovery by the retirement division that an enactment increases the liabilities of participating political subdivisions, notice of the effect of such enactment shall be given to the governing bodies of the political subdivisions by the retirement division as soon as practical. (c) The governing body of each political subdivision shall, upon notification of the effect of the law, advise the retirement division of its desire to be covered by the act. (d) All participating political subdivisions which do not elect to be covered by the enactment shall be excluded from the provisions thereof. (e) Notwithstanding this section or any other law to the contrary, whenever any retirement law is passed by the general assembly in chapters 34-37 of this title that does not increase the aggregate pension liability of all participating political subdivisions combined by more than one percent (1%), then each participating political subdivision shall be automatically covered by the law effective the January 1 next following the effective date of the applicable law, unless the governing body of the political subdivision files with the Tennessee consolidated retirement system a notice of that political subdivision's election not to be covered. The notice must be filed by no later than the November 1 next following the effective date of the applicable law. For purposes of this subsection (e), "political subdivision" means any employer participating in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system pursuant to § 8-35-116(b) or this part. Acts 1979, ch. 320, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3934(1)(a); Acts 2004, ch. 631, § 4; 2008 , ch. 674, § 10.
(a) Whenever any retirement law is passed by the general assembly which does not affirmatively state that it has application to participating political subdivisions, and it is subsequently determined by the retirement division that such act or provisions thereof mandate increased liabilities to participating political subdivisions within the meaning of Constitution of Tennessee, Article II, § 24, compliance with such act or acts shall be optional to the political subdivisions.
(b) Upon discovery by the retirement division that an enactment increases the liabilities of participating political subdivisions, notice of the effect of such enactment shall be given to the governing bodies of the political subdivisions by the retirement division as soon as practical.
(c) The governing body of each political subdivision shall, upon notification of the effect of the law, advise the retirement division of its desire to be covered by the act.
(d) All participating political subdivisions which do not elect to be covered by the enactment shall be excluded from the provisions thereof.
(e) Notwithstanding this section or any other law to the contrary, whenever any retirement law is passed by the general assembly in chapters 34-37 of this title that does not increase the aggregate pension liability of all participating political subdivisions combined by more than one percent (1%), then each participating political subdivision shall be automatically covered by the law effective the January 1 next following the effective date of the applicable law, unless the governing body of the political subdivision files with the Tennessee consolidated retirement system a notice of that political subdivision's election not to be covered. The notice must be filed by no later than the November 1 next following the effective date of the applicable law. For purposes of this subsection (e), "political subdivision" means any employer participating in the Tennessee consolidated retirement system pursuant to § 8-35-116(b) or this part.
Acts 1979, ch. 320, § 5; T.C.A., § 8-3934(1)(a); Acts 2004, ch. 631, § 4; 2008 , ch. 674, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-10-107 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 8-10-107
Replacement of sureties
Status: in_force

The county legislative body, as in its discretion it may deem necessary, shall require constables to give new sureties whenever the old sureties die, remove from the county, or become insolvent or otherwise unable to pay. Code 1858, § 387 (deriv. Acts 1839-1840, ch. 63, § 4); Shan., § 478; mod. Code 1932, § 725; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1007.
The county legislative body, as in its discretion it may deem necessary, shall require constables to give new sureties whenever the old sureties die, remove from the county, or become insolvent or otherwise unable to pay.
Code 1858, § 387 (deriv. Acts 1839-1840, ch. 63, § 4); Shan., § 478; mod. Code 1932, § 725; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1007.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-114 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-114
Plan required to honor claims under qualified domestic relations order
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any deferred compensation program established on behalf of state employees under this part or under part 3 of this chapter shall honor claims under a qualified domestic relations order at a time designated by the state treasurer. For purposes of this section, "qualified domestic relations order" has the same meaning as provided in § 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 414(p) ); provided, that such order may only relate to the provision of marital property rights for the benefit of the former spouse of the deferred compensation program participant. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 1, eff. 4/10/2014.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any deferred compensation program established on behalf of state employees under this part or under part 3 of this chapter shall honor claims under a qualified domestic relations order at a time designated by the state treasurer. For purposes of this section, "qualified domestic relations order" has the same meaning as provided in § 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. § 414(p) ); provided, that such order may only relate to the provision of marital property rights for the benefit of the former spouse of the deferred compensation program participant.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 659, s 1, eff. 4/10/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-1-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 8-1-103
Private secretary
Status: in_force

There shall be a private secretary to the governor who shall be appointed by the governor and shall be a resident and citizen of Tennessee. Acts 1893, ch. 134, § 1; Shan., § 239; Code 1932, § 181; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-102.
There shall be a private secretary to the governor who shall be appointed by the governor and shall be a resident and citizen of Tennessee.
Acts 1893, ch. 134, § 1; Shan., § 239; Code 1932, § 181; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-102.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-801 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-801
Suspension of benefits while reemployed - Further contributions optional
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this part, any retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, or of any superseded system, or of any local retirement fund established pursuant to chapter 35, part 3 of this title who accepts employment in a position covered by the Tennessee consolidated retirement system shall, as a condition of such employment, cease to draw the member's retirement allowance during the period of the employment; however, the member shall keep the member's retirement benefit in the month that the member returns to work. (b) A retiree restored to employment shall not be required to reenroll as an active member of the retirement system, to make further contributions to the retirement system or to void the retirement payment plan elected by the member. Employees covered by the noncontributory provisions of the system in accordance with § 8-34-206 shall reenroll and accrue service. Any retiree restored to employment who reenrolls as an active member of the retirement system shall be treated as voiding any optional benefit previously elected under § 8-36-601 for purposes of in-service death benefits. Subject to § 8-36-802(c) , any such optional benefit previously elected shall be restored upon subsequent retirement. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), any retiree who is hired or rehired in a position covered by the retirement system on or after July 1, 2018, shall reenroll as an active member of the retirement system, make such contributions as are required for the retiree's position, and establish credit for the additional service. This subsection (c) shall not apply to retirees who return to service in a position covered by the retirement system as provided in § 8-36-805 , § 8-36-810 , § 8-36-818 , or § 8-36-821 . This subsection (c) shall also not apply to retired members who are employees of a political subdivision that subsequently elects to cover its employees under the retirement system, unless the employee was a member or former member of a preexisting defined benefit plan maintained by that political subdivision. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736, Secs.s 21, s 22 eff. 4/18/2018. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, s 21, Sec.s 22 eff. 4/29/2013. Acts 1976, ch. 816, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3922(a); Acts 1981, ch. 508, § 10; 1983, ch. 342, § 13; 2004, ch. 631, § 10; 2005, ch. 203, § 1.
(a) Except as provided in this part, any retired member of the Tennessee consolidated retirement system, or of any superseded system, or of any local retirement fund established pursuant to chapter 35, part 3 of this title who accepts employment in a position covered by the Tennessee consolidated retirement system shall, as a condition of such employment, cease to draw the member's retirement allowance during the period of the employment; however, the member shall keep the member's retirement benefit in the month that the member returns to work.
(b) A retiree restored to employment shall not be required to reenroll as an active member of the retirement system, to make further contributions to the retirement system or to void the retirement payment plan elected by the member. Employees covered by the noncontributory provisions of the system in accordance with § 8-34-206 shall reenroll and accrue service. Any retiree restored to employment who reenrolls as an active member of the retirement system shall be treated as voiding any optional benefit previously elected under § 8-36-601 for purposes of in-service death benefits. Subject to § 8-36-802(c) , any such optional benefit previously elected shall be restored upon subsequent retirement.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), any retiree who is hired or rehired in a position covered by the retirement system on or after July 1, 2018, shall reenroll as an active member of the retirement system, make such contributions as are required for the retiree's position, and establish credit for the additional service. This subsection (c) shall not apply to retirees who return to service in a position covered by the retirement system as provided in § 8-36-805 , § 8-36-810 , § 8-36-818 , or § 8-36-821 . This subsection (c) shall also not apply to retired members who are employees of a political subdivision that subsequently elects to cover its employees under the retirement system, unless the employee was a member or former member of a preexisting defined benefit plan maintained by that political subdivision.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 736, Secs.s 21, s 22 eff. 4/18/2018.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 296, s 21, Sec.s 22 eff. 4/29/2013.
Acts 1976, ch. 816, § 6; T.C.A., § 8-3922(a); Acts 1981, ch. 508, § 10; 1983, ch. 342, § 13; 2004, ch. 631, § 10; 2005, ch. 203, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-406 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-406
Hours of work, attendance, and leaves of absence
Status: in_force

The rules shall provide for the hours of work, holidays, attendance regulations and leaves of absence in state service. They may contain provisions for annual, sick, and special leaves of absence, with or without pay. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 47.
The rules shall provide for the hours of work, holidays, attendance regulations and leaves of absence in state service. They may contain provisions for annual, sick, and special leaves of absence, with or without pay.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 47.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-714 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-714
Eligibility of prior Class C members
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all prior Class C members shall be eligible for service retirement benefits after completion of twenty-five (25) years of creditable service regardless of age. Acts 1984, ch. 960, § 1.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, all prior Class C members shall be eligible for service retirement benefits after completion of twenty-five (25) years of creditable service regardless of age.
Acts 1984, ch. 960, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-1105 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-1105
Compensation
Status: in_force

A public employee granted leave pursuant to this part may be paid at the discretion of the employer. Acts 1989, ch. 52, § 5.
A public employee granted leave pursuant to this part may be paid at the discretion of the employer.
Acts 1989, ch. 52, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-19-406 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 19 / Section 8-19-406
Obligation of additional bond
Status: in_force

From the time of its approval, every such additional bond shall be of like force and obligation, and subject to the same remedies as the first official bond. Code 1858, § 782; Shan., § 1103; Code 1932, § 1845; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1940.
From the time of its approval, every such additional bond shall be of like force and obligation, and subject to the same remedies as the first official bond.
Code 1858, § 782; Shan., § 1103; Code 1932, § 1845; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1940.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-303 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-303
Waiver of governmental immunity - Special deputies
Status: in_force

(a) The governmental immunity of the county in which the sheriff serves is waived for purposes of § 8-8-302 , but to an extent not in excess of the minimum amount required for a surety bond applicable to that county's sheriff pursuant to § 8-8-103 . This cap, based on the amount required for a bond, shall apply regardless of whether the sheriff is covered by a surety bond or an insurance policy pursuant to § 8-19-101 . (b) Anyone incurring any wrong, injury, loss, damage, or expense resulting from any act or failure to act on the part of any special deputy appointed by the sheriff, but not employed by the sheriff or the county, shall not bring suit therefor against the sheriff or the county, and the sheriff and county shall be immune from such suits, and the plaintiff shall be required to pursue the remedy therefor against such special deputy and/or the employer or employers of such special deputy, whether the special deputy is acting within the scope of employment or not. Such immunity from suit shall not apply in the case of special volunteer or reserve sheriff's deputies while performing official law enforcement duties under supervision or direction of the sheriff. (c) No person may serve as a special deputy unless such person proves to the appointing sheriff financial responsibility, as evidenced by a corporate surety bond in no less amount than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or by a liability insurance policy of the employer in no less amount than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 260, s 2, eff. 4/30/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 800, § 3; 1976, ch. 775, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-834.
(a) The governmental immunity of the county in which the sheriff serves is waived for purposes of § 8-8-302 , but to an extent not in excess of the minimum amount required for a surety bond applicable to that county's sheriff pursuant to § 8-8-103 . This cap, based on the amount required for a bond, shall apply regardless of whether the sheriff is covered by a surety bond or an insurance policy pursuant to § 8-19-101 .
(b) Anyone incurring any wrong, injury, loss, damage, or expense resulting from any act or failure to act on the part of any special deputy appointed by the sheriff, but not employed by the sheriff or the county, shall not bring suit therefor against the sheriff or the county, and the sheriff and county shall be immune from such suits, and the plaintiff shall be required to pursue the remedy therefor against such special deputy and/or the employer or employers of such special deputy, whether the special deputy is acting within the scope of employment or not. Such immunity from suit shall not apply in the case of special volunteer or reserve sheriff's deputies while performing official law enforcement duties under supervision or direction of the sheriff.
(c) No person may serve as a special deputy unless such person proves to the appointing sheriff financial responsibility, as evidenced by a corporate surety bond in no less amount than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or by a liability insurance policy of the employer in no less amount than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 260, s 2, eff. 4/30/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 800, § 3; 1976, ch. 775, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-834.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-38-102 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 38 / Section 8-38-102
Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

In order to extend to employees of the state and its political subdivisions, and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the old-age and survivors insurance system embodied in the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.), it is hereby declared to be the policy of the general assembly, subject to the limitations of this chapter, that such steps be taken as to provide such protection to employees of the state and its political subdivisions. Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 1 (Williams, § 1034.64); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3802; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 3.
In order to extend to employees of the state and its political subdivisions, and to the dependents and survivors of such employees, the basic protection accorded to others by the old-age and survivors insurance system embodied in the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.), it is hereby declared to be the policy of the general assembly, subject to the limitations of this chapter, that such steps be taken as to provide such protection to employees of the state and its political subdivisions.
Acts 1951, ch. 90, § 1 (Williams, § 1034.64); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3802; Acts 1985, ch. 66, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-124 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-124
Reduction in contribution requirements - Use of excess appropriation in general appropriations act
Status: in_force

(a) If the board of trustees determines, after reviewing the actuarial valuation as of June 30, 1993, that the recommended employer contribution rate for state employees and teachers is less than the rate in effect on June 30, 1993, any excess appropriation contained in the general appropriations act resulting from the reduction in annual contribution requirements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1994, shall be utilized by the board of trustees as follows: (1) Any excess appropriations shall first be used to reduce the amortization period of the unfunded accrued liability existing on June 30, 1993, by at least six (6) years, as authorized in [former] § 8-37-304(b) [repealed]; (2) If any appropriations remain after decreasing the amortization period, such appropriations shall be used to calculate the average final compensation of any active or retired member of the retirement system or any superseded system who has service in more than one (1) membership classification and whose benefits are determined pursuant to § 8-36-110 as if all the member's service was rendered in the same membership classification, except for those members covered under §§ 8-35-226 and 8-35-234 ; (3) If any appropriations remain after implementing the above average final compensation change, such funds shall be used to increase the base benefit of Group I members, other than members of the general assembly; Group II members; members of the superseded state retirement system; members of the superseded state teachers' retirement system; state employees covered under § 8-39-101 ; and teachers covered under § 8-39-102 , subject to the following terms and conditions: (A) The amount of any base benefit improvement authorized in this section shall be set by the board, but shall not exceed five percent (5%); (B) The board shall consider any comments of the council on pensions prior to adopting a base benefit improvement increase; (C) Any base benefit improvement increase authorized in this section shall be effective January 1, 1994, and shall apply to both active and retired members in the groups and systems referenced herein; (D) Any base benefit improvement increase authorized pursuant to this section shall not apply to employees of employers participating in the retirement system pursuant to chapter 35, part 2 of this title, unless the governing body of any such employer, after receipt of the liability information from the retirement system, passes a resolution authorizing the increase and accepting the liability thereof; and (E) Section 8-36-208(a) shall not be construed to prevent any increase in the retirement allowance of a member when such increase is in accordance with this section, nor shall § 8-36-102 be construed to prevent any increase in the retirement allowance of a member retiring prior to January 1, 1994, when such increase is in accordance with this section; and (4) If any further appropriations remain after implementing the base benefit increase, such funds shall be used to further reduce the amortization period of the unfunded accrued liability existing on June 30, 1993. (b) The board of trustees shall not adopt changes pursuant to this section which cause the actuarial funding requirement for state employees and teachers to exceed the actuarially determined employer contribution rate established pursuant to the June 30, 1991, biennial evaluation. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 303, s 9, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 1993, ch. 345, § 2.
(a) If the board of trustees determines, after reviewing the actuarial valuation as of June 30, 1993, that the recommended employer contribution rate for state employees and teachers is less than the rate in effect on June 30, 1993, any excess appropriation contained in the general appropriations act resulting from the reduction in annual contribution requirements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1994, shall be utilized by the board of trustees as follows: (1) Any excess appropriations shall first be used to reduce the amortization period of the unfunded accrued liability existing on June 30, 1993, by at least six (6) years, as authorized in [former] § 8-37-304(b) [repealed]; (2) If any appropriations remain after decreasing the amortization period, such appropriations shall be used to calculate the average final compensation of any active or retired member of the retirement system or any superseded system who has service in more than one (1) membership classification and whose benefits are determined pursuant to § 8-36-110 as if all the member's service was rendered in the same membership classification, except for those members covered under §§ 8-35-226 and 8-35-234 ; (3) If any appropriations remain after implementing the above average final compensation change, such funds shall be used to increase the base benefit of Group I members, other than members of the general assembly; Group II members; members of the superseded state retirement system; members of the superseded state teachers' retirement system; state employees covered under § 8-39-101 ; and teachers covered under § 8-39-102 , subject to the following terms and conditions: (A) The amount of any base benefit improvement authorized in this section shall be set by the board, but shall not exceed five percent (5%); (B) The board shall consider any comments of the council on pensions prior to adopting a base benefit improvement increase; (C) Any base benefit improvement increase authorized in this section shall be effective January 1, 1994, and shall apply to both active and retired members in the groups and systems referenced herein; (D) Any base benefit improvement increase authorized pursuant to this section shall not apply to employees of employers participating in the retirement system pursuant to chapter 35, part 2 of this title, unless the governing body of any such employer, after receipt of the liability information from the retirement system, passes a resolution authorizing the increase and accepting the liability thereof; and (E) Section 8-36-208(a) shall not be construed to prevent any increase in the retirement allowance of a member when such increase is in accordance with this section, nor shall § 8-36-102 be construed to prevent any increase in the retirement allowance of a member retiring prior to January 1, 1994, when such increase is in accordance with this section; and (4) If any further appropriations remain after implementing the base benefit increase, such funds shall be used to further reduce the amortization period of the unfunded accrued liability existing on June 30, 1993.
(1) Any excess appropriations shall first be used to reduce the amortization period of the unfunded accrued liability existing on June 30, 1993, by at least six (6) years, as authorized in [former] § 8-37-304(b) [repealed];
(2) If any appropriations remain after decreasing the amortization period, such appropriations shall be used to calculate the average final compensation of any active or retired member of the retirement system or any superseded system who has service in more than one (1) membership classification and whose benefits are determined pursuant to § 8-36-110 as if all the member's service was rendered in the same membership classification, except for those members covered under §§ 8-35-226 and 8-35-234 ;
(3) If any appropriations remain after implementing the above average final compensation change, such funds shall be used to increase the base benefit of Group I members, other than members of the general assembly; Group II members; members of the superseded state retirement system; members of the superseded state teachers' retirement system; state employees covered under § 8-39-101 ; and teachers covered under § 8-39-102 , subject to the following terms and conditions: (A) The amount of any base benefit improvement authorized in this section shall be set by the board, but shall not exceed five percent (5%); (B) The board shall consider any comments of the council on pensions prior to adopting a base benefit improvement increase; (C) Any base benefit improvement increase authorized in this section shall be effective January 1, 1994, and shall apply to both active and retired members in the groups and systems referenced herein; (D) Any base benefit improvement increase authorized pursuant to this section shall not apply to employees of employers participating in the retirement system pursuant to chapter 35, part 2 of this title, unless the governing body of any such employer, after receipt of the liability information from the retirement system, passes a resolution authorizing the increase and accepting the liability thereof; and (E) Section 8-36-208(a) shall not be construed to prevent any increase in the retirement allowance of a member when such increase is in accordance with this section, nor shall § 8-36-102 be construed to prevent any increase in the retirement allowance of a member retiring prior to January 1, 1994, when such increase is in accordance with this section; and
(A) The amount of any base benefit improvement authorized in this section shall be set by the board, but shall not exceed five percent (5%);
(B) The board shall consider any comments of the council on pensions prior to adopting a base benefit improvement increase;
(C) Any base benefit improvement increase authorized in this section shall be effective January 1, 1994, and shall apply to both active and retired members in the groups and systems referenced herein;
(D) Any base benefit improvement increase authorized pursuant to this section shall not apply to employees of employers participating in the retirement system pursuant to chapter 35, part 2 of this title, unless the governing body of any such employer, after receipt of the liability information from the retirement system, passes a resolution authorizing the increase and accepting the liability thereof; and
(E) Section 8-36-208(a) shall not be construed to prevent any increase in the retirement allowance of a member when such increase is in accordance with this section, nor shall § 8-36-102 be construed to prevent any increase in the retirement allowance of a member retiring prior to January 1, 1994, when such increase is in accordance with this section; and
(4) If any further appropriations remain after implementing the base benefit increase, such funds shall be used to further reduce the amortization period of the unfunded accrued liability existing on June 30, 1993.
(b) The board of trustees shall not adopt changes pursuant to this section which cause the actuarial funding requirement for state employees and teachers to exceed the actuarially determined employer contribution rate established pursuant to the June 30, 1991, biennial evaluation.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 303, s 9, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 1993, ch. 345, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-805 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-805
Powers of trustees
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers granted by any other provisions of this part, the trustees shall have the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and provisions of this part and the purposes and objectives of the investment trust or trusts, including, but not limited to, the following express powers: (1) To invest any funds of the trust in any instrument, obligation, security, or property that constitutes legal investments, as provided in the investment policy adopted pursuant to § 8-27-802(b) ; (2) To contract for the provision of all or any part of the services necessary for the management and operation of the investment trust; (3) To contract with financial consultants, auditors, and other consultants as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this part; (4) To contract with an actuary or actuaries in determining the level of funding necessary by the state or certain local education agencies, if authorized by the trustees, to fund the other post-employment benefits offered by the subdivision; and (5) To prepare annual financial reports, including financial statements following the close of each fiscal year relative to the activities of the trust or trusts. The statements and reports shall be prepared in accordance with the governmental accounting standards board. The annual report, including financial statements, all books, accounts and financial records of any trust created under this part shall be subject to audit by the comptroller of the treasury. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 631, s 9, eff. 4/2/2018. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 5, eff. 5/18/2015.
In addition to the powers granted by any other provisions of this part, the trustees shall have the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and provisions of this part and the purposes and objectives of the investment trust or trusts, including, but not limited to, the following express powers:
(1) To invest any funds of the trust in any instrument, obligation, security, or property that constitutes legal investments, as provided in the investment policy adopted pursuant to § 8-27-802(b) ;
(2) To contract for the provision of all or any part of the services necessary for the management and operation of the investment trust;
(3) To contract with financial consultants, auditors, and other consultants as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this part;
(4) To contract with an actuary or actuaries in determining the level of funding necessary by the state or certain local education agencies, if authorized by the trustees, to fund the other post-employment benefits offered by the subdivision; and
(5) To prepare annual financial reports, including financial statements following the close of each fiscal year relative to the activities of the trust or trusts. The statements and reports shall be prepared in accordance with the governmental accounting standards board. The annual report, including financial statements, all books, accounts and financial records of any trust created under this part shall be subject to audit by the comptroller of the treasury.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 631, s 9, eff. 4/2/2018.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 5, eff. 5/18/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-16-202 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 8-16-202
Prohibited representations or advertising
Status: in_force

A notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law is prohibited from representing or advertising that the notary public is an immigration consultant, immigration paralegal or expert on immigration matters unless the notary public is an accredited representative of an organization recognized by the board of immigration appeals pursuant to 8 CFR 292.2 or any subsequent federal law. Acts 2002, ch. 665, § 1.
A notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law is prohibited from representing or advertising that the notary public is an immigration consultant, immigration paralegal or expert on immigration matters unless the notary public is an accredited representative of an organization recognized by the board of immigration appeals pursuant to 8 CFR 292.2 or any subsequent federal law.
Acts 2002, ch. 665, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-48-209 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 48 / Section 8-48-209
Removal of assistants
Status: in_force

Any person chosen under this part to serve in the place and stead of any official inducted into the military service, as herein defined, shall be without power to remove any assistant or assistants appointed by the official whose duties the person is performing temporarily; but such power of appointment shall remain with the person originally chosen to fill such office. Acts 1943, ch. 4, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 1866.6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2818.
Any person chosen under this part to serve in the place and stead of any official inducted into the military service, as herein defined, shall be without power to remove any assistant or assistants appointed by the official whose duties the person is performing temporarily; but such power of appointment shall remain with the person originally chosen to fill such office.
Acts 1943, ch. 4, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 1866.6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2818.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-701 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-701
"Small business" defined
Status: in_force

For purposes of this part, "small business" means a business entity, including its affiliates, that employs fifty (50) or fewer full-time employees. Acts 2010, ch. 1129, § 2.
For purposes of this part, "small business" means a business entity, including its affiliates, that employs fifty (50) or fewer full-time employees.
Acts 2010, ch. 1129, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-414 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-8-414
Eligibility lists - Eligibility and promotion tests
Status: in_force

(a) The sheriff shall keep the board informed by periodic reports of the employment needs of the office. (b) (1) The board shall, as often as necessary, hold tests to establish lists of persons eligible for the various positions in the classified service. (2) Such tests shall be public, competitive and open to all persons who may be lawfully appointed under the rules promulgated by the board and existing prior to the announcement of the examination. Such rules may set limitations as to residence, age, health, habits, moral character and other necessary prerequisites for the performance of the duties of the position for which examination is designated. (c) Promotion tests shall be public, competitive and free to all persons examined and appointed under this part who have held a position for at least one (1) year. (d) All tests shall be practical and shall consist only of subjects which will fairly determine the capacity of the person examined to perform the duties of the position in which the appointment is to be made. Tests may include examination for physical fitness and manual skill. No question in any test shall relate to religious or political opinions or affiliation. (e) The eligibles shall take rank upon a list which shall be compiled for each position, in the order of their relative excellence as determined by the tests and without reference to when the tests were given. No lists of eligibles shall be valid after one (1) year; however, the civil service board may extend an eligible period for not more than one (1) additional year. (f) Notice of the time, place and general scope of each test, and the duties, pay and experience required for all positions for which the test is to be held, shall be given by the board to each applicant at least one (1) week preceding the test. The notice must be in writing and addressed to the last known address supplied by the applicant. Notice of promotional tests shall be given as the board may prescribe. Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 14; T.C.A., § 8-853.
(a) The sheriff shall keep the board informed by periodic reports of the employment needs of the office.
(b) (1) The board shall, as often as necessary, hold tests to establish lists of persons eligible for the various positions in the classified service. (2) Such tests shall be public, competitive and open to all persons who may be lawfully appointed under the rules promulgated by the board and existing prior to the announcement of the examination. Such rules may set limitations as to residence, age, health, habits, moral character and other necessary prerequisites for the performance of the duties of the position for which examination is designated.
(1) The board shall, as often as necessary, hold tests to establish lists of persons eligible for the various positions in the classified service.
(2) Such tests shall be public, competitive and open to all persons who may be lawfully appointed under the rules promulgated by the board and existing prior to the announcement of the examination. Such rules may set limitations as to residence, age, health, habits, moral character and other necessary prerequisites for the performance of the duties of the position for which examination is designated.
(c) Promotion tests shall be public, competitive and free to all persons examined and appointed under this part who have held a position for at least one (1) year.
(d) All tests shall be practical and shall consist only of subjects which will fairly determine the capacity of the person examined to perform the duties of the position in which the appointment is to be made. Tests may include examination for physical fitness and manual skill. No question in any test shall relate to religious or political opinions or affiliation.
(e) The eligibles shall take rank upon a list which shall be compiled for each position, in the order of their relative excellence as determined by the tests and without reference to when the tests were given. No lists of eligibles shall be valid after one (1) year; however, the civil service board may extend an eligible period for not more than one (1) additional year.
(f) Notice of the time, place and general scope of each test, and the duties, pay and experience required for all positions for which the test is to be held, shall be given by the board to each applicant at least one (1) week preceding the test. The notice must be in writing and addressed to the last known address supplied by the applicant. Notice of promotional tests shall be given as the board may prescribe.
Acts 1974, ch. 751, § 14; T.C.A., § 8-853.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-46-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 46 / Section 8-46-104
Suspension pending trial
Status: in_force

Every officer impeached shall be suspended from the exercise of such officer's official duties until such officer's acquittal. Code 1858, § 5288; Shan., § 7268; Code 1932, § 11870; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2604.
Every officer impeached shall be suspended from the exercise of such officer's official duties until such officer's acquittal.
Code 1858, § 5288; Shan., § 7268; Code 1932, § 11870; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2604.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-6-404 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 8-6-404
Civil demands - Failure to comply
Status: in_force

If a witness fails to comply with a civil investigative demand issued under this part by its return date and has not secured a protective order from the court, then the attorney general and reporter, upon notice to the witness, may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 776,s 16, eff. 4/23/2024. Acts 1976, ch. 646, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-633.
If a witness fails to comply with a civil investigative demand issued under this part by its return date and has not secured a protective order from the court, then the attorney general and reporter, upon notice to the witness, may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 776,s 16, eff. 4/23/2024.
Acts 1976, ch. 646, § 4; T.C.A., § 8-633.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-22-113 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 22 / Section 8-22-113
Fees earned by deputy sheriffs
Status: in_force

All of the fees received by the county trustee under §§ 8-22-111 - 8-22-113 shall be held in the general fund of the county and appropriately designated and held in a separate account so designated. At each regular meeting of the county legislative body, the trustee of the county shall report the amount of funds coming into the trustee's hands. The report, when received by the county legislative body, will be spread of record and retained as a part of the permanent records of the county. Acts 1951, ch. 4, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2213.
All of the fees received by the county trustee under §§ 8-22-111 - 8-22-113 shall be held in the general fund of the county and appropriately designated and held in a separate account so designated. At each regular meeting of the county legislative body, the trustee of the county shall report the amount of funds coming into the trustee's hands. The report, when received by the county legislative body, will be spread of record and retained as a part of the permanent records of the county.
Acts 1951, ch. 4, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2213.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-25-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 25 / Section 8-25-108
Federal income tax computation
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding this part or another law to the contrary, any sum deferred under the deferred compensation program shall not be included for the purposes of computation of any federal income taxes withheld on behalf of any employee, unless the deferred sum is designated by the employee as a Roth contribution pursuant to § 8-25-116. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 605,s 7, eff. 3/27/2024. Acts 1973, ch. 359, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-4308; Acts 1980, ch. 562, § 3; 2006, ch. 870, § 3.
Notwithstanding this part or another law to the contrary, any sum deferred under the deferred compensation program shall not be included for the purposes of computation of any federal income taxes withheld on behalf of any employee, unless the deferred sum is designated by the employee as a Roth contribution pursuant to § 8-25-116.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 605,s 7, eff. 3/27/2024.
Acts 1973, ch. 359, § 8; T.C.A., § 8-4308; Acts 1980, ch. 562, § 3; 2006, ch. 870, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-251 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-251
Resolution to discontinue the mandatory retirement provisions of Section 8-36-205
Status: in_force

(a) The chief governing body of any political subdivision participating in the retirement system may by resolution, legally adopted and approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of that body, elect to discontinue the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 for all its firefighters and police officers, and for anyone who has been transferred from such a position to a supervisory or administrative position within the police or fire department of the political subdivision. All such employees who were employed prior to the effective date of the resolution will continue to be subject to the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 and will continue to be eligible for the supplemental bridge benefit established pursuant to § 8-36-211 . Such resolution shall set forth the effective date of the discontinuance; provided, that the date shall be on the first day of any quarter following a minimum of three (3) months' notice to the retirement system. (b) Any resolution to discontinue the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 that is adopted pursuant to this section shall be irrevocable and the political subdivision shall not be permitted to elect at a later date to provide the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 . Acts 2011 , ch. 140, § 15.
(a) The chief governing body of any political subdivision participating in the retirement system may by resolution, legally adopted and approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of that body, elect to discontinue the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 for all its firefighters and police officers, and for anyone who has been transferred from such a position to a supervisory or administrative position within the police or fire department of the political subdivision. All such employees who were employed prior to the effective date of the resolution will continue to be subject to the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 and will continue to be eligible for the supplemental bridge benefit established pursuant to § 8-36-211 . Such resolution shall set forth the effective date of the discontinuance; provided, that the date shall be on the first day of any quarter following a minimum of three (3) months' notice to the retirement system.
(b) Any resolution to discontinue the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 that is adopted pursuant to this section shall be irrevocable and the political subdivision shall not be permitted to elect at a later date to provide the mandatory retirement provisions of § 8-36-205 .
Acts 2011 , ch. 140, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-50-804 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 50 / Section 8-50-804
Employees returning to state service - Credit for prior employment
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever an employee who has worked on a full-time, continuous basis for the state of Tennessee for at least one (1) full year leaves state employment in good standing and returns to state service as a full-time state employee, the employee shall immediately be credited with all sick leave to which the employee was entitled at the time of the previous termination; provided, that any such employee having had at least one (1) full year of employment and returning to state service as a full-time state employee who has had any interim employment with the state of Tennessee for less than one (1) year shall not be disqualified from receiving such credited sick leave to which the employee was otherwise qualified to receive because of the employee's prior employment with the state. (b) The personnel officer or appointing authority of the last employing department shall be responsible for certifying entitlement to such sick leave credit to the agency reemploying the employee so entitled. (c) This section shall be effective as to eligible employees who have returned to state service. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 13; 1939, ch. 11, § 8; 1945, ch. 30, § 2; 1949, ch. 174, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3901; Acts 1961, ch. 333, § 2; 1969, ch. 205, § 1; 1971, ch. 348, § 1; 1973, ch. 252, §§ 1, 2; 1974, ch. 506, § 1; 1975, ch. 100, § 1; 1975, ch. 226, § 1; 1976, ch. 657, § 1; 1977, ch. 83, § 1; 1977, ch. 287, § 1; 1977, ch. 364, § 1; 1978, ch. 557, § 1; 1979, ch. 34, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4101; Acts 1981, ch. 284, § 1; 1981, ch. 380, § 1; 1981, ch. 433, § 1; 1982, ch. 674, §§ 1, 2, 5; 1983, ch. 171, §§ 1-3; 1983, ch. 447, § 1; 1984, ch. 656, § 1; 1985, ch. 37, §§ 1-3; 1985, ch. 89, § 1; 1986, ch. 500, § 1; 1986, ch. 669, §§ 1-3; 1987, ch. 3, §§ 1, 2; 1987, ch. 22, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 8-50-101 ; Acts 1988, ch. 697, §§ 2, 3.
(a) Whenever an employee who has worked on a full-time, continuous basis for the state of Tennessee for at least one (1) full year leaves state employment in good standing and returns to state service as a full-time state employee, the employee shall immediately be credited with all sick leave to which the employee was entitled at the time of the previous termination; provided, that any such employee having had at least one (1) full year of employment and returning to state service as a full-time state employee who has had any interim employment with the state of Tennessee for less than one (1) year shall not be disqualified from receiving such credited sick leave to which the employee was otherwise qualified to receive because of the employee's prior employment with the state.
(b) The personnel officer or appointing authority of the last employing department shall be responsible for certifying entitlement to such sick leave credit to the agency reemploying the employee so entitled.
(c) This section shall be effective as to eligible employees who have returned to state service.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 13; 1939, ch. 11, § 8; 1945, ch. 30, § 2; 1949, ch. 174, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-3901; Acts 1961, ch. 333, § 2; 1969, ch. 205, § 1; 1971, ch. 348, § 1; 1973, ch. 252, §§ 1, 2; 1974, ch. 506, § 1; 1975, ch. 100, § 1; 1975, ch. 226, § 1; 1976, ch. 657, § 1; 1977, ch. 83, § 1; 1977, ch. 287, § 1; 1977, ch. 364, § 1; 1978, ch. 557, § 1; 1979, ch. 34, § 1; T.C.A., § 8-4101; Acts 1981, ch. 284, § 1; 1981, ch. 380, § 1; 1981, ch. 433, § 1; 1982, ch. 674, §§ 1, 2, 5; 1983, ch. 171, §§ 1-3; 1983, ch. 447, § 1; 1984, ch. 656, § 1; 1985, ch. 37, §§ 1-3; 1985, ch. 89, § 1; 1986, ch. 500, § 1; 1986, ch. 669, §§ 1-3; 1987, ch. 3, §§ 1, 2; 1987, ch. 22, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 8-50-101 ; Acts 1988, ch. 697, §§ 2, 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-104 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-104
Authority of commissioner - Supervisory personnel - Designees
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner, as executive head of the department of human resources, shall direct and supervise all administrative and technical human resources activities of state service. In addition to other authority and responsibilities imposed upon the commissioner by law, the commissioner shall have the authority to: (1) Survey the administrative organization and procedures, including personnel procedures, of all state agencies, and submit to the governor measures to do the following among state agencies: (A) Secure greater efficiency and economy; (B) Minimize the duplication of activities; and (C) Effect better organization and procedures; (2) Prescribe rules and regulations for the administration and execution of this chapter in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; (3) Develop personnel policies, methods, procedures, and standards for all state agencies; (4) Establish and maintain a roster of all employees in state service; (5) Appoint such departmental employees, experts, and special assistants as may be necessary to carry out this chapter; (6) Establish, execute and administer a classification and compensation plan for all employees in state service; (7) Approve or disapprove and record the appointments, transfers, demotions, promotions, suspensions, dismissals, layoffs, reclassifications, reappointments, resignations, sick, annual, compensatory and special leave, and hours of service of employees; (8) Implement a job performance evaluation system for employees in state service; (9) Make available education development specialists, who will administer educational and training programs for employees in the state service, including legal compliance, professional skills, talent development and leadership development. The commissioner shall approve any out-service training for state employees; (10) Require that appointing authorities notify the employee of the right to appeal the employee's dismissal, demotion or suspension, if any such right exists, and the time in which the employee must exercise the employee's right to appeal; (11) Make available employee relations specialists to: (A) Offer assistance in employment related problems; and (B) Help employees understand the procedures that are available for appeals; (12) Evaluate the need for existing positions and approve new positions in state service and compensation for such positions; (13) Check all payrolls and other compensation for personal services, and supply the information to the commissioner of finance and administration, before the same may be properly authorized for payment; (14) Investigate personnel, salary rate and ranges, and employment conditions in state service as may be requested by the governor, and require the attendance of witnesses and production of documentary evidence pertinent to any such investigation; (15) Process for payroll entry the personnel records of the state special schools; the state board of education shall have the exclusive authority to employ such personnel and determine their compensation; (16) (A) In consultation with the commissioner of finance and administration, to designate a position or positions of appropriate classification within each executive branch agency of state government as chief fiscal officer or officers for that agency. Qualifications and appointments to fill any such position that, from time to time, may be vacant shall be in accordance with procedures established by the commissioner of human resources, with the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration; (B) For the purposes of this subdivision (a)(16), "chief fiscal officer" means the position within a state agency that has overall daily responsibility for oversight of the agency fiscal operation; (17) Implement, administer, and enforce this chapter and rules and policies adopted under this chapter; and (18) Perform any other lawful acts that the commissioner considers necessary or desirable to carry out this chapter. (b) All supervisory personnel, during the time such person is employed by the state to hold such position, shall be physically present in Tennessee while supervising employees working within Tennessee unless business reasons require out-of-state travel. Supervisory personnel shall include any person who oversees, directs or manages the work, work flow, or employees in the performance of their daily duties. Nothing in this subsection (b) shall be construed as prohibiting telework policies issued by the department. (c) The commissioner and appointing authorities may appoint a designee as they deem necessary to act within the scope of this chapter. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454,s 27, eff. 5/16/2013. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 5.
(a) The commissioner, as executive head of the department of human resources, shall direct and supervise all administrative and technical human resources activities of state service. In addition to other authority and responsibilities imposed upon the commissioner by law, the commissioner shall have the authority to: (1) Survey the administrative organization and procedures, including personnel procedures, of all state agencies, and submit to the governor measures to do the following among state agencies: (A) Secure greater efficiency and economy; (B) Minimize the duplication of activities; and (C) Effect better organization and procedures; (2) Prescribe rules and regulations for the administration and execution of this chapter in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5; (3) Develop personnel policies, methods, procedures, and standards for all state agencies; (4) Establish and maintain a roster of all employees in state service; (5) Appoint such departmental employees, experts, and special assistants as may be necessary to carry out this chapter; (6) Establish, execute and administer a classification and compensation plan for all employees in state service; (7) Approve or disapprove and record the appointments, transfers, demotions, promotions, suspensions, dismissals, layoffs, reclassifications, reappointments, resignations, sick, annual, compensatory and special leave, and hours of service of employees; (8) Implement a job performance evaluation system for employees in state service; (9) Make available education development specialists, who will administer educational and training programs for employees in the state service, including legal compliance, professional skills, talent development and leadership development. The commissioner shall approve any out-service training for state employees; (10) Require that appointing authorities notify the employee of the right to appeal the employee's dismissal, demotion or suspension, if any such right exists, and the time in which the employee must exercise the employee's right to appeal; (11) Make available employee relations specialists to: (A) Offer assistance in employment related problems; and (B) Help employees understand the procedures that are available for appeals; (12) Evaluate the need for existing positions and approve new positions in state service and compensation for such positions; (13) Check all payrolls and other compensation for personal services, and supply the information to the commissioner of finance and administration, before the same may be properly authorized for payment; (14) Investigate personnel, salary rate and ranges, and employment conditions in state service as may be requested by the governor, and require the attendance of witnesses and production of documentary evidence pertinent to any such investigation; (15) Process for payroll entry the personnel records of the state special schools; the state board of education shall have the exclusive authority to employ such personnel and determine their compensation; (16) (A) In consultation with the commissioner of finance and administration, to designate a position or positions of appropriate classification within each executive branch agency of state government as chief fiscal officer or officers for that agency. Qualifications and appointments to fill any such position that, from time to time, may be vacant shall be in accordance with procedures established by the commissioner of human resources, with the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration; (B) For the purposes of this subdivision (a)(16), "chief fiscal officer" means the position within a state agency that has overall daily responsibility for oversight of the agency fiscal operation; (17) Implement, administer, and enforce this chapter and rules and policies adopted under this chapter; and (18) Perform any other lawful acts that the commissioner considers necessary or desirable to carry out this chapter.
(1) Survey the administrative organization and procedures, including personnel procedures, of all state agencies, and submit to the governor measures to do the following among state agencies: (A) Secure greater efficiency and economy; (B) Minimize the duplication of activities; and (C) Effect better organization and procedures;
(A) Secure greater efficiency and economy;
(B) Minimize the duplication of activities; and
(C) Effect better organization and procedures;
(2) Prescribe rules and regulations for the administration and execution of this chapter in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5;
(3) Develop personnel policies, methods, procedures, and standards for all state agencies;
(4) Establish and maintain a roster of all employees in state service;
(5) Appoint such departmental employees, experts, and special assistants as may be necessary to carry out this chapter;
(6) Establish, execute and administer a classification and compensation plan for all employees in state service;
(7) Approve or disapprove and record the appointments, transfers, demotions, promotions, suspensions, dismissals, layoffs, reclassifications, reappointments, resignations, sick, annual, compensatory and special leave, and hours of service of employees;
(8) Implement a job performance evaluation system for employees in state service;
(9) Make available education development specialists, who will administer educational and training programs for employees in the state service, including legal compliance, professional skills, talent development and leadership development. The commissioner shall approve any out-service training for state employees;
(10) Require that appointing authorities notify the employee of the right to appeal the employee's dismissal, demotion or suspension, if any such right exists, and the time in which the employee must exercise the employee's right to appeal;
(11) Make available employee relations specialists to: (A) Offer assistance in employment related problems; and (B) Help employees understand the procedures that are available for appeals;
(A) Offer assistance in employment related problems; and
(B) Help employees understand the procedures that are available for appeals;
(12) Evaluate the need for existing positions and approve new positions in state service and compensation for such positions;
(13) Check all payrolls and other compensation for personal services, and supply the information to the commissioner of finance and administration, before the same may be properly authorized for payment;
(14) Investigate personnel, salary rate and ranges, and employment conditions in state service as may be requested by the governor, and require the attendance of witnesses and production of documentary evidence pertinent to any such investigation;
(15) Process for payroll entry the personnel records of the state special schools; the state board of education shall have the exclusive authority to employ such personnel and determine their compensation;
(16) (A) In consultation with the commissioner of finance and administration, to designate a position or positions of appropriate classification within each executive branch agency of state government as chief fiscal officer or officers for that agency. Qualifications and appointments to fill any such position that, from time to time, may be vacant shall be in accordance with procedures established by the commissioner of human resources, with the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration; (B) For the purposes of this subdivision (a)(16), "chief fiscal officer" means the position within a state agency that has overall daily responsibility for oversight of the agency fiscal operation;
(A) In consultation with the commissioner of finance and administration, to designate a position or positions of appropriate classification within each executive branch agency of state government as chief fiscal officer or officers for that agency. Qualifications and appointments to fill any such position that, from time to time, may be vacant shall be in accordance with procedures established by the commissioner of human resources, with the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration;
(B) For the purposes of this subdivision (a)(16), "chief fiscal officer" means the position within a state agency that has overall daily responsibility for oversight of the agency fiscal operation;
(17) Implement, administer, and enforce this chapter and rules and policies adopted under this chapter; and
(18) Perform any other lawful acts that the commissioner considers necessary or desirable to carry out this chapter.
(b) All supervisory personnel, during the time such person is employed by the state to hold such position, shall be physically present in Tennessee while supervising employees working within Tennessee unless business reasons require out-of-state travel. Supervisory personnel shall include any person who oversees, directs or manages the work, work flow, or employees in the performance of their daily duties. Nothing in this subsection (b) shall be construed as prohibiting telework policies issued by the department.
(c) The commissioner and appointing authorities may appoint a designee as they deem necessary to act within the scope of this chapter.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454,s 27, eff. 5/16/2013.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-47-111 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 47 / Section 8-47-111
Assistance to prosecution by relators
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter, upon request of relator citizens and freeholders, to aid and assist in the prosecution of such proceedings against state officers, and of district attorneys general and county attorneys, upon like request, to aid and assist in the prosecution of such proceedings against county officers, and of city attorneys or the district attorneys general for the state, upon like request, to aid and assist in the prosecution of such proceedings against municipal officers other than themselves. Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 3; Shan., § 1135a6; Code 1932, § 1882; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2711.
It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter, upon request of relator citizens and freeholders, to aid and assist in the prosecution of such proceedings against state officers, and of district attorneys general and county attorneys, upon like request, to aid and assist in the prosecution of such proceedings against county officers, and of city attorneys or the district attorneys general for the state, upon like request, to aid and assist in the prosecution of such proceedings against municipal officers other than themselves.
Acts 1915, ch. 11, § 3; Shan., § 1135a6; Code 1932, § 1882; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2711.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-35-407 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 35 / Section 8-35-407
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3936; Acts 1981, ch. 508, § 9; 1993, ch. 345, § 4.
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 118, s 7, eff. 4/10/2015.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 12; T.C.A., § 8-3936; Acts 1981, ch. 508, § 9; 1993, ch. 345, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-404 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-404
First responders killed in line of duty - Coverage of surviving spouse and dependents - Reimbursement by state
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Emergency medical technician" includes an emergency medical technician advanced and paramedic; (2) "First responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who are employed by a local government in this state; and (3) "Local government" means any county, metropolitan government, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state. (b) If a local government offers health insurance benefits to first responders, the local government may offer or continue to provide health insurance benefits to the surviving spouse and children, including any unborn child, of a first responder killed in the line of duty for a period not to exceed two (2) years after the death of the first responder. (c) If a local government offers or provides health insurance benefits in accordance with subsection (b), the local government shall notify the commissioner of finance and administration. (d) This state shall reimburse a local government that provides health insurance benefits in accordance with this section in an amount equal to that portion of health insurance premiums or expenses for COBRA coverage for benefits for which the local government is responsible. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 424, s 1, eff. 5/12/2021. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 776, Secs.s3, s4 eff. 7/15/2020. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 476, s 2, eff. 7/1/2017.
(a) As used in this section: (1) "Emergency medical technician" includes an emergency medical technician advanced and paramedic; (2) "First responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who are employed by a local government in this state; and (3) "Local government" means any county, metropolitan government, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state.
(1) "Emergency medical technician" includes an emergency medical technician advanced and paramedic;
(2) "First responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who are employed by a local government in this state; and
(3) "Local government" means any county, metropolitan government, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state.
(b) If a local government offers health insurance benefits to first responders, the local government may offer or continue to provide health insurance benefits to the surviving spouse and children, including any unborn child, of a first responder killed in the line of duty for a period not to exceed two (2) years after the death of the first responder.
(c) If a local government offers or provides health insurance benefits in accordance with subsection (b), the local government shall notify the commissioner of finance and administration.
(d) This state shall reimburse a local government that provides health insurance benefits in accordance with this section in an amount equal to that portion of health insurance premiums or expenses for COBRA coverage for benefits for which the local government is responsible.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 424, s 1, eff. 5/12/2021.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 776, Secs.s3, s4 eff. 7/15/2020.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 476, s 2, eff. 7/1/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-27-206 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 27 / Section 8-27-206
Group life insurance plan for national guard members - Payment of premiums - Eligibility of surviving spouse and dependent children to participate in plan under Section 8-27-202
Status: in_force

(a) The state insurance committee shall approve a group life insurance plan for national guard members called up to active duty, providing benefits as the state insurance committee deems necessary and reasonable. From the appropriations made each year in the general appropriations act, the military department is authorized to pay, on behalf of each participating national guard member called up to state active duty, the cost of each individual's premium on the state-approved group life insurance plan for national guard members called up to state active duty. It is expressly provided that there shall be only one (1) such approved state plan. (b) (1) The surviving spouse and eligible dependent children of a state employee maintaining family coverage through the state group insurance plan, who is a member of the Tennessee army national guard or the Tennessee air national guard, and who has been activated for federal duty or who has been called up on state active duty, and who is subsequently killed in the performance of that duty, may continue to participate in the group insurance plan for state employees established pursuant to § 8-27-202 . (2) The cost of the coverage provided in this section to the surviving spouse and dependent children shall be equal to the amount paid by active employees for the same coverage. The military department shall pay the employer portion of the premium. (3) The criteria for determination of eligibility of dependent children shall be the same as the criteria established by the state insurance committee for state employees and their families. (4) In the event that the surviving spouse is or becomes eligible for insurance coverage through a subsequent marriage or employment, the extension of coverage authorized in this section shall be terminated on the first day of the following month. The state insurance committee may establish specific conditions for extensions in instances where preexisting conditions may apply during the transfer of coverage. (5) In the event that insurance coverage under the state plan is terminated for the surviving spouse pursuant to subdivision (b)(4), but the surviving spouse is unable to secure through the new coverage insurance coverage for the eligible dependent children, the eligible dependent children may continue coverage under this section; provided, that the eligible dependent children continue to meet all dependent eligibility requirements. (6) This section shall be retroactive to September 11, 2001. As individuals who are qualified for such extension are identified, elect coverage, and pay the appropriate contribution, the coverage shall be provided on a prospective basis. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 2, eff. 5/18/2015.
(a) The state insurance committee shall approve a group life insurance plan for national guard members called up to active duty, providing benefits as the state insurance committee deems necessary and reasonable. From the appropriations made each year in the general appropriations act, the military department is authorized to pay, on behalf of each participating national guard member called up to state active duty, the cost of each individual's premium on the state-approved group life insurance plan for national guard members called up to state active duty. It is expressly provided that there shall be only one (1) such approved state plan.
(b) (1) The surviving spouse and eligible dependent children of a state employee maintaining family coverage through the state group insurance plan, who is a member of the Tennessee army national guard or the Tennessee air national guard, and who has been activated for federal duty or who has been called up on state active duty, and who is subsequently killed in the performance of that duty, may continue to participate in the group insurance plan for state employees established pursuant to § 8-27-202 . (2) The cost of the coverage provided in this section to the surviving spouse and dependent children shall be equal to the amount paid by active employees for the same coverage. The military department shall pay the employer portion of the premium. (3) The criteria for determination of eligibility of dependent children shall be the same as the criteria established by the state insurance committee for state employees and their families. (4) In the event that the surviving spouse is or becomes eligible for insurance coverage through a subsequent marriage or employment, the extension of coverage authorized in this section shall be terminated on the first day of the following month. The state insurance committee may establish specific conditions for extensions in instances where preexisting conditions may apply during the transfer of coverage. (5) In the event that insurance coverage under the state plan is terminated for the surviving spouse pursuant to subdivision (b)(4), but the surviving spouse is unable to secure through the new coverage insurance coverage for the eligible dependent children, the eligible dependent children may continue coverage under this section; provided, that the eligible dependent children continue to meet all dependent eligibility requirements. (6) This section shall be retroactive to September 11, 2001. As individuals who are qualified for such extension are identified, elect coverage, and pay the appropriate contribution, the coverage shall be provided on a prospective basis.
(1) The surviving spouse and eligible dependent children of a state employee maintaining family coverage through the state group insurance plan, who is a member of the Tennessee army national guard or the Tennessee air national guard, and who has been activated for federal duty or who has been called up on state active duty, and who is subsequently killed in the performance of that duty, may continue to participate in the group insurance plan for state employees established pursuant to § 8-27-202 .
(2) The cost of the coverage provided in this section to the surviving spouse and dependent children shall be equal to the amount paid by active employees for the same coverage. The military department shall pay the employer portion of the premium.
(3) The criteria for determination of eligibility of dependent children shall be the same as the criteria established by the state insurance committee for state employees and their families.
(4) In the event that the surviving spouse is or becomes eligible for insurance coverage through a subsequent marriage or employment, the extension of coverage authorized in this section shall be terminated on the first day of the following month. The state insurance committee may establish specific conditions for extensions in instances where preexisting conditions may apply during the transfer of coverage.
(5) In the event that insurance coverage under the state plan is terminated for the surviving spouse pursuant to subdivision (b)(4), but the surviving spouse is unable to secure through the new coverage insurance coverage for the eligible dependent children, the eligible dependent children may continue coverage under this section; provided, that the eligible dependent children continue to meet all dependent eligibility requirements.
(6) This section shall be retroactive to September 11, 2001. As individuals who are qualified for such extension are identified, elect coverage, and pay the appropriate contribution, the coverage shall be provided on a prospective basis.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 426, s 2, eff. 5/18/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-33-110 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 33 / Section 8-33-110
Unpaid leave for members of Tennessee army and air national guard, Tennessee state guard and civil air patrol - Eligibility for protections - Advance notice - Jurisdiction and authority to enforce
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the eligibility requirements of subdivision (a)(2) and in addition to the leave of absence provided in § 8-33-109 , all officers and employees of this state, or any department or agency thereof, or of any county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision, all other public employees of this state, and all private sector employees who are members of the Tennessee army and air national guard, the Tennessee state guard, or civil air patrol and are on active state duty pursuant to § 58-1-106 , § 58-1-108 , § 58-1-113 , or § 58-1-205 are entitled to: (A) An unpaid leave of absence from their respective duties, without loss of time, pay not specifically related to leave of absence time, regular leave or vacation, or impairment of efficiency rating for all periods of service during which they are engaged in the performance of duty or training in the service of this state under competent orders, including the performance of duties in an emergency; and (B) Equivalent protections regarding the right to reemployment to those protections afforded under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) ( 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq.) to service members called to federal active service. (2) To be eligible for the protections set forth in subdivision (a)(1), a person must satisfy the following conditions: (A) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was thirty (30) days or less must report for work to the person's employer not later than the first full regularly scheduled work period following a period of eight (8) hours after the person has completed the person's period of service and has been safely transported to the person's residence, unless reporting for work within that time period is not reasonably practicable through no fault of the person, in which case the person must report for work as soon as reasonably practicable; (B) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was greater than thirty (30) days but not more than one hundred eighty (180) days must submit an application for reemployment with the person's employer within fourteen (14) days after completion of the person's period of service, unless doing so is not reasonably practicable through no fault of the person, in which case the person must submit an application for reemployment as soon as reasonably practicable; or (C) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was greater than one hundred eighty (180) days must submit an application for reemployment with the person's employer within ninety (90) days after completion of the period of service. (b) Persons covered by subsection (a) shall, unless impossible or unreasonable under the circumstances of the person's call to active state duty, provide advance notice to their employer of competent orders calling the person to active state duty. (c) The chancery court for the jurisdiction in which a person covered by subsection (a) is employed has the jurisdiction and authority to enforce this section, including the authority to order an employer to comply with this section. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 687,s 1, eff. 4/11/2024. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 284, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021. Acts 2011 , ch. 390, § 1; 2012 , ch. 803, § 1.
(a) (1) Subject to the eligibility requirements of subdivision (a)(2) and in addition to the leave of absence provided in § 8-33-109 , all officers and employees of this state, or any department or agency thereof, or of any county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision, all other public employees of this state, and all private sector employees who are members of the Tennessee army and air national guard, the Tennessee state guard, or civil air patrol and are on active state duty pursuant to § 58-1-106 , § 58-1-108 , § 58-1-113 , or § 58-1-205 are entitled to: (A) An unpaid leave of absence from their respective duties, without loss of time, pay not specifically related to leave of absence time, regular leave or vacation, or impairment of efficiency rating for all periods of service during which they are engaged in the performance of duty or training in the service of this state under competent orders, including the performance of duties in an emergency; and (B) Equivalent protections regarding the right to reemployment to those protections afforded under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) ( 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq.) to service members called to federal active service. (2) To be eligible for the protections set forth in subdivision (a)(1), a person must satisfy the following conditions: (A) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was thirty (30) days or less must report for work to the person's employer not later than the first full regularly scheduled work period following a period of eight (8) hours after the person has completed the person's period of service and has been safely transported to the person's residence, unless reporting for work within that time period is not reasonably practicable through no fault of the person, in which case the person must report for work as soon as reasonably practicable; (B) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was greater than thirty (30) days but not more than one hundred eighty (180) days must submit an application for reemployment with the person's employer within fourteen (14) days after completion of the person's period of service, unless doing so is not reasonably practicable through no fault of the person, in which case the person must submit an application for reemployment as soon as reasonably practicable; or (C) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was greater than one hundred eighty (180) days must submit an application for reemployment with the person's employer within ninety (90) days after completion of the period of service.
(1) Subject to the eligibility requirements of subdivision (a)(2) and in addition to the leave of absence provided in § 8-33-109 , all officers and employees of this state, or any department or agency thereof, or of any county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision, all other public employees of this state, and all private sector employees who are members of the Tennessee army and air national guard, the Tennessee state guard, or civil air patrol and are on active state duty pursuant to § 58-1-106 , § 58-1-108 , § 58-1-113 , or § 58-1-205 are entitled to: (A) An unpaid leave of absence from their respective duties, without loss of time, pay not specifically related to leave of absence time, regular leave or vacation, or impairment of efficiency rating for all periods of service during which they are engaged in the performance of duty or training in the service of this state under competent orders, including the performance of duties in an emergency; and (B) Equivalent protections regarding the right to reemployment to those protections afforded under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) ( 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq.) to service members called to federal active service.
(A) An unpaid leave of absence from their respective duties, without loss of time, pay not specifically related to leave of absence time, regular leave or vacation, or impairment of efficiency rating for all periods of service during which they are engaged in the performance of duty or training in the service of this state under competent orders, including the performance of duties in an emergency; and
(B) Equivalent protections regarding the right to reemployment to those protections afforded under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) ( 38 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq.) to service members called to federal active service.
(2) To be eligible for the protections set forth in subdivision (a)(1), a person must satisfy the following conditions: (A) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was thirty (30) days or less must report for work to the person's employer not later than the first full regularly scheduled work period following a period of eight (8) hours after the person has completed the person's period of service and has been safely transported to the person's residence, unless reporting for work within that time period is not reasonably practicable through no fault of the person, in which case the person must report for work as soon as reasonably practicable; (B) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was greater than thirty (30) days but not more than one hundred eighty (180) days must submit an application for reemployment with the person's employer within fourteen (14) days after completion of the person's period of service, unless doing so is not reasonably practicable through no fault of the person, in which case the person must submit an application for reemployment as soon as reasonably practicable; or (C) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was greater than one hundred eighty (180) days must submit an application for reemployment with the person's employer within ninety (90) days after completion of the period of service.
(A) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was thirty (30) days or less must report for work to the person's employer not later than the first full regularly scheduled work period following a period of eight (8) hours after the person has completed the person's period of service and has been safely transported to the person's residence, unless reporting for work within that time period is not reasonably practicable through no fault of the person, in which case the person must report for work as soon as reasonably practicable;
(B) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was greater than thirty (30) days but not more than one hundred eighty (180) days must submit an application for reemployment with the person's employer within fourteen (14) days after completion of the person's period of service, unless doing so is not reasonably practicable through no fault of the person, in which case the person must submit an application for reemployment as soon as reasonably practicable; or
(C) A person whose period of service in the uniformed services was greater than one hundred eighty (180) days must submit an application for reemployment with the person's employer within ninety (90) days after completion of the period of service.
(b) Persons covered by subsection (a) shall, unless impossible or unreasonable under the circumstances of the person's call to active state duty, provide advance notice to their employer of competent orders calling the person to active state duty.
(c) The chancery court for the jurisdiction in which a person covered by subsection (a) is employed has the jurisdiction and authority to enforce this section, including the authority to order an employer to comply with this section.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 687,s 1, eff. 4/11/2024.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 284, s 1, eff. 7/1/2021.
Acts 2011 , ch. 390, § 1; 2012 , ch. 803, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-21-103 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 21 / Section 8-21-103
Penalty for excessive fees charged
Status: in_force

If any officer demands or receives any other or higher fees than are prescribed by law, such officer is liable to the party aggrieved in the penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00), to be recovered before any judge of the court of general sessions, and the officer also commits a Class C misdemeanor. Code 1858, § 4518; Shan., § 6353; Code 1932, § 10656; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2103; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
If any officer demands or receives any other or higher fees than are prescribed by law, such officer is liable to the party aggrieved in the penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00), to be recovered before any judge of the court of general sessions, and the officer also commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Code 1858, § 4518; Shan., § 6353; Code 1932, § 10656; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-2103; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-30-211 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 30 / Section 8-30-211
Recovery of moneys unlawfully paid
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may bring an action to recover any sum paid contrary to any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation or order thereunder from: (1) Any employee who made, approved or authorized such payment or who signed or countersigned a voucher, payroll, check or warrant for such payment; (2) The sureties on the official bond of any such officer; or (3) Any employee who incorrectly or improperly received any payment from the state. (b) All moneys recovered in any such action shall be paid into the state treasury. Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 20.
(a) The commissioner may bring an action to recover any sum paid contrary to any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation or order thereunder from: (1) Any employee who made, approved or authorized such payment or who signed or countersigned a voucher, payroll, check or warrant for such payment; (2) The sureties on the official bond of any such officer; or (3) Any employee who incorrectly or improperly received any payment from the state.
(1) Any employee who made, approved or authorized such payment or who signed or countersigned a voucher, payroll, check or warrant for such payment;
(2) The sureties on the official bond of any such officer; or
(3) Any employee who incorrectly or improperly received any payment from the state.
(b) All moneys recovered in any such action shall be paid into the state treasury.
Acts 2012, ch. 800, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-717 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-717
Return to service - Judges retired under superseded county paid system
Status: in_force

Any judge retired from the superseded county paid judges retirement system may return to service in a position not covered by the Tennessee consolidated retirement system and continue to draw such judge's retirement allowance. Acts 1989, ch. 119, § 1.
Any judge retired from the superseded county paid judges retirement system may return to service in a position not covered by the Tennessee consolidated retirement system and continue to draw such judge's retirement allowance.
Acts 1989, ch. 119, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-3-106 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8-3-106
Acting during emergency
Status: in_force

(a) In no event shall the person appointed as assistant secretary of state serve as such except during the existence of the emergency, and the governor shall determine when such emergency exists and when it terminates and shall so declare. (b) The action of the governor in declaring the existence of an emergency shall be subject to review by writ of certiorari. Acts 1949, ch. 120, §§ 1, 2; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 191.1, 191.2 (Williams, § 191.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-306.
(a) In no event shall the person appointed as assistant secretary of state serve as such except during the existence of the emergency, and the governor shall determine when such emergency exists and when it terminates and shall so declare.
(b) The action of the governor in declaring the existence of an emergency shall be subject to review by writ of certiorari.
Acts 1949, ch. 120, §§ 1, 2; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 191.1, 191.2 (Williams, § 191.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-306.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-13-108 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 13 / Section 8-13-108
Duties of office
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty of the register to: (1) Determine whether each instrument offered for registration is entitled to registration under the laws of this state; (2) If the instrument is accepted for registration, note on the instrument the time the instrument is actually received by the register; (3) Keep a notebook containing information regarding all instruments registered, except that a separate notebook for uniform commercial code instruments may also be kept. The information contained in the notebook shall include the names of the grantors, grantees, the time of receipt (date, hour and minute) and the fees received. A notebook kept for uniform commercial code instruments shall contain the same information, except that the name of the debtor may be substituted for grantor and secured party may be substituted for grantee. The notebook shall be maintained in a well-bound book or computer storage media in accordance with § 10-7-121 . The notebook information shall be maintained as a permanent record; (4) Enter into the appropriate notebook the required information as listed above. The register shall endeavor to make entries into the notebook in the order of time of reception as nearly as practicable, but entries shall be made without undue delay even if due to volume of instruments received the exact order of time of reception cannot be maintained. However, no instrument received on a certain day shall be entered into the notebook after instruments received on a later day; (5) Record or file the instrument in the appropriate book or record series; (6) Certify the fact of registration upon every instrument registered, the time it was received, the book and page or other reference where it is recorded or filed, the amount of fees received (if any), and the amount of taxes received (if any). This certification shall be entered on each instrument, and if the register determines that insufficient space exists on the instrument to enter the certification without overlaying writing on the instrument, the register may add a page to contain the certification, attach this page to the instrument being registered, and this additional page shall be considered a part of the original instrument to be registered; (7) Carefully preserve as permanent records the recorded copies of all deeds, deeds of trust and other instruments affecting interests in real estate; (8) Exhibit the notebooks and instruments registered to all persons wishing to inspect them, during regular business hours; (9) Register, in the proper book of the register's office, the correction by the clerk of any error or omission in the clerk's certificate of probate or acknowledgment; (10) Enter upon a book kept for that purpose any deposition taken to perpetuate testimony, together with the order of the judge, on tender of the fee allowed for the service; (11) Procure and keep good and well-bound books, to be called books of trust deeds, etc., in which the register shall register, separately from land titles, in the order in which they are filed, all mortgages and deeds of trust on personal property, contracts, leases, powers of attorney, as to personalty, and all other instruments required to be registered that are no part of the title or conveyance of any real estate, so as to have real estate titles in books separate from other conveyances. A separate set of books, to be called books of commercial secured liens, shall be kept, in which the register shall register, separately from all other items, all liens filed under the Uniform Commercial Code, compiled in title 47, chapters 1-9, and which shall be indexed as set forth in § 47-9-519 ; (12) Procure and keep good and well-bound books, to be called records of bankruptcies, in which the register shall register, separately from land titles, in the order in which they are filed, certified copies of petitions in bankruptcy (with schedules omitted), decrees of adjudication of bankruptcy, and orders of bankruptcy courts approving trustees' bonds which may be tendered for registration; and (13) Provide a client representation letter to the comptroller of the treasury within ten (10) days of a request for such letter during any audit. (b) (1) When a system of microphotography is used to record any instruments, papers, documents or notices, each original reel of film thereof kept by the register shall be given a separate number, and shall be called a "book," "film" or "reel" or shall be similarly designated, and each page or photograph of such instrument, paper, document or notice shall be called a "page," "image" or such similar designation. (2) Whenever, under any law, it is required that an instrument, paper, document or notice is to be identified or referred to as recorded in a book or page, or both, it shall be sufficient for purposes of identification and of compliance with such law or laws that reference be made to such instrument, paper, document or notice by the designation adopted by the register pursuant to this section. (3) The recording and registering of such instruments, papers, documents or notices in the "official record book" imparts notice as required by law in like manner and effect as if the original instrument, paper, document or notice was recorded in separate books or film. (c) In those counties having a population of not less than two hundred thousand (200,000) nor more than four hundred ten thousand (410,000), according to the 1960 federal census, the registers of the counties who maintain indexed records in accordance with title 10, chapter 7, part 2, and whose indexes are maintained in chronological order within alphabetical order may, in their discretion, be exempt from the duties in subdivision (a)(1) relative to the keeping of notebooks. All references in this section to notebooks and the requirements as to the notices and information to be entered in the notebooks shall apply to the registers' index records. (d) All counties having complied with title 10, chapter 7, part 4, in the establishment of a county records commission, are hereby authorized to maintain a continuous recording of any and all instruments, papers or notices in one (1) general series of books or film to be designated "official record book." The series shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number one (1). (e) (1) In counties having a metropolitan form of government with a population of four hundred thousand (400,000), or more according to the 1990 federal census, the office of register of deeds is authorized to implement an automated system for recording deeds and other instruments from remote locations. Electronic copies of such instruments are to be received within the register's office, reviewed for legibility and form, with any needed corrections, additions, modifications or changes needed to meet legal requirements for recordable form transmitted back to the sender over the system's dedicated lines. Once approved, a digitized label with the appropriate recording number, fees, taxes, date and time is affixed to the document which becomes an officially recorded document and is retained by the register of deeds. A copy of the digitized image is then transmitted back to the sender confirming that the recording has been completed. The register wishing to implement such electronic system may request technical assistance from the office of the comptroller of the treasury to advise on matters of system security and reliability. (2) The office of register of deeds in such county is further authorized to implement a method to accept the optional payment of fees for recording deeds and other instruments by means of electronic funds transfer. The method implemented shall ensure that such transfer is properly documented and recorded. (3) Any register implementing an automated system for recording deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations shall file a statement with the comptroller of the treasury at least thirty (30) days prior to offering such service. The statement shall contain the following information: (A) A description of the computer hardware and software to be utilized; (B) A description of the procedures to be used to provide electronic recording of deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations; (C) A description of the system security features; (D) A description of the register's office personnel who will be responsible for setting up remote users and for monitoring remote access activity; (E) A description of the types of records or documents to be electronically recorded; (F) A description of the integration of the electronic recording system with the register's office other automated systems such as imaging, indexing, fee collection, cash management and accounting; (G) A description of the instrument archive, document retrieval, and system backup policies and procedures; (H) The estimated cost of the system including development and implementation cost; and (I) The estimated cost savings of electronic recording of instruments. (4) A register which implements an automated system for recording electronically transmitted deeds and other instruments from remote locations shall provide to the comptroller of the treasury a post implementation review of the system between twelve (12) and eighteen (18) months after the date a statement as described in this section has been filed with the comptroller of the treasury. The review shall include: (A) An assessment of the system by the register; (B) Responses from a survey of users of the system; and (C) Any recommendations for improvements to an automated system for recording deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations. (f) In any county having a population in excess of eight hundred ninety thousand (890,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, or any county in which the register receives endorsement from the existing county records commission or county mayor, the register may assume the functions and duties of the microfilm, public records or archives departments, or any of these, as established by the county commission. Code 1858, § 454 (deriv. Acts 1841-1842, ch. 12, §§1-3, 5, 6; 1847-1848, ch. 119, § 3; 1849-1850, ch. 24, § 4); Acts 1867-1868, ch. 62, § 1; 1879, ch. 65, § 1; Shan., § 567; mod. Code 1932, § 816; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 816; Acts 1963, ch. 81, § 1 (10-104); 1963, ch. 303, § 1; 1968, ch. 471, § 1; 1974, ch. 615, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1308; Acts 1987, ch. 272, § 2; 1995, ch. 30, §1; 1999, ch. 134, § 1; 2000, ch. 846, §23; 2003 , ch. 49, § 1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2005, ch. 144, §1; 2012 , ch. 735, § 1.
(a) It is the duty of the register to: (1) Determine whether each instrument offered for registration is entitled to registration under the laws of this state; (2) If the instrument is accepted for registration, note on the instrument the time the instrument is actually received by the register; (3) Keep a notebook containing information regarding all instruments registered, except that a separate notebook for uniform commercial code instruments may also be kept. The information contained in the notebook shall include the names of the grantors, grantees, the time of receipt (date, hour and minute) and the fees received. A notebook kept for uniform commercial code instruments shall contain the same information, except that the name of the debtor may be substituted for grantor and secured party may be substituted for grantee. The notebook shall be maintained in a well-bound book or computer storage media in accordance with § 10-7-121 . The notebook information shall be maintained as a permanent record; (4) Enter into the appropriate notebook the required information as listed above. The register shall endeavor to make entries into the notebook in the order of time of reception as nearly as practicable, but entries shall be made without undue delay even if due to volume of instruments received the exact order of time of reception cannot be maintained. However, no instrument received on a certain day shall be entered into the notebook after instruments received on a later day; (5) Record or file the instrument in the appropriate book or record series; (6) Certify the fact of registration upon every instrument registered, the time it was received, the book and page or other reference where it is recorded or filed, the amount of fees received (if any), and the amount of taxes received (if any). This certification shall be entered on each instrument, and if the register determines that insufficient space exists on the instrument to enter the certification without overlaying writing on the instrument, the register may add a page to contain the certification, attach this page to the instrument being registered, and this additional page shall be considered a part of the original instrument to be registered; (7) Carefully preserve as permanent records the recorded copies of all deeds, deeds of trust and other instruments affecting interests in real estate; (8) Exhibit the notebooks and instruments registered to all persons wishing to inspect them, during regular business hours; (9) Register, in the proper book of the register's office, the correction by the clerk of any error or omission in the clerk's certificate of probate or acknowledgment; (10) Enter upon a book kept for that purpose any deposition taken to perpetuate testimony, together with the order of the judge, on tender of the fee allowed for the service; (11) Procure and keep good and well-bound books, to be called books of trust deeds, etc., in which the register shall register, separately from land titles, in the order in which they are filed, all mortgages and deeds of trust on personal property, contracts, leases, powers of attorney, as to personalty, and all other instruments required to be registered that are no part of the title or conveyance of any real estate, so as to have real estate titles in books separate from other conveyances. A separate set of books, to be called books of commercial secured liens, shall be kept, in which the register shall register, separately from all other items, all liens filed under the Uniform Commercial Code, compiled in title 47, chapters 1-9, and which shall be indexed as set forth in § 47-9-519 ; (12) Procure and keep good and well-bound books, to be called records of bankruptcies, in which the register shall register, separately from land titles, in the order in which they are filed, certified copies of petitions in bankruptcy (with schedules omitted), decrees of adjudication of bankruptcy, and orders of bankruptcy courts approving trustees' bonds which may be tendered for registration; and (13) Provide a client representation letter to the comptroller of the treasury within ten (10) days of a request for such letter during any audit.
(1) Determine whether each instrument offered for registration is entitled to registration under the laws of this state;
(2) If the instrument is accepted for registration, note on the instrument the time the instrument is actually received by the register;
(3) Keep a notebook containing information regarding all instruments registered, except that a separate notebook for uniform commercial code instruments may also be kept. The information contained in the notebook shall include the names of the grantors, grantees, the time of receipt (date, hour and minute) and the fees received. A notebook kept for uniform commercial code instruments shall contain the same information, except that the name of the debtor may be substituted for grantor and secured party may be substituted for grantee. The notebook shall be maintained in a well-bound book or computer storage media in accordance with § 10-7-121 . The notebook information shall be maintained as a permanent record;
(4) Enter into the appropriate notebook the required information as listed above. The register shall endeavor to make entries into the notebook in the order of time of reception as nearly as practicable, but entries shall be made without undue delay even if due to volume of instruments received the exact order of time of reception cannot be maintained. However, no instrument received on a certain day shall be entered into the notebook after instruments received on a later day;
(5) Record or file the instrument in the appropriate book or record series;
(6) Certify the fact of registration upon every instrument registered, the time it was received, the book and page or other reference where it is recorded or filed, the amount of fees received (if any), and the amount of taxes received (if any). This certification shall be entered on each instrument, and if the register determines that insufficient space exists on the instrument to enter the certification without overlaying writing on the instrument, the register may add a page to contain the certification, attach this page to the instrument being registered, and this additional page shall be considered a part of the original instrument to be registered;
(7) Carefully preserve as permanent records the recorded copies of all deeds, deeds of trust and other instruments affecting interests in real estate;
(8) Exhibit the notebooks and instruments registered to all persons wishing to inspect them, during regular business hours;
(9) Register, in the proper book of the register's office, the correction by the clerk of any error or omission in the clerk's certificate of probate or acknowledgment;
(10) Enter upon a book kept for that purpose any deposition taken to perpetuate testimony, together with the order of the judge, on tender of the fee allowed for the service;
(11) Procure and keep good and well-bound books, to be called books of trust deeds, etc., in which the register shall register, separately from land titles, in the order in which they are filed, all mortgages and deeds of trust on personal property, contracts, leases, powers of attorney, as to personalty, and all other instruments required to be registered that are no part of the title or conveyance of any real estate, so as to have real estate titles in books separate from other conveyances. A separate set of books, to be called books of commercial secured liens, shall be kept, in which the register shall register, separately from all other items, all liens filed under the Uniform Commercial Code, compiled in title 47, chapters 1-9, and which shall be indexed as set forth in § 47-9-519 ;
(12) Procure and keep good and well-bound books, to be called records of bankruptcies, in which the register shall register, separately from land titles, in the order in which they are filed, certified copies of petitions in bankruptcy (with schedules omitted), decrees of adjudication of bankruptcy, and orders of bankruptcy courts approving trustees' bonds which may be tendered for registration; and
(13) Provide a client representation letter to the comptroller of the treasury within ten (10) days of a request for such letter during any audit.
(b) (1) When a system of microphotography is used to record any instruments, papers, documents or notices, each original reel of film thereof kept by the register shall be given a separate number, and shall be called a "book," "film" or "reel" or shall be similarly designated, and each page or photograph of such instrument, paper, document or notice shall be called a "page," "image" or such similar designation. (2) Whenever, under any law, it is required that an instrument, paper, document or notice is to be identified or referred to as recorded in a book or page, or both, it shall be sufficient for purposes of identification and of compliance with such law or laws that reference be made to such instrument, paper, document or notice by the designation adopted by the register pursuant to this section. (3) The recording and registering of such instruments, papers, documents or notices in the "official record book" imparts notice as required by law in like manner and effect as if the original instrument, paper, document or notice was recorded in separate books or film.
(1) When a system of microphotography is used to record any instruments, papers, documents or notices, each original reel of film thereof kept by the register shall be given a separate number, and shall be called a "book," "film" or "reel" or shall be similarly designated, and each page or photograph of such instrument, paper, document or notice shall be called a "page," "image" or such similar designation.
(2) Whenever, under any law, it is required that an instrument, paper, document or notice is to be identified or referred to as recorded in a book or page, or both, it shall be sufficient for purposes of identification and of compliance with such law or laws that reference be made to such instrument, paper, document or notice by the designation adopted by the register pursuant to this section.
(3) The recording and registering of such instruments, papers, documents or notices in the "official record book" imparts notice as required by law in like manner and effect as if the original instrument, paper, document or notice was recorded in separate books or film.
(c) In those counties having a population of not less than two hundred thousand (200,000) nor more than four hundred ten thousand (410,000), according to the 1960 federal census, the registers of the counties who maintain indexed records in accordance with title 10, chapter 7, part 2, and whose indexes are maintained in chronological order within alphabetical order may, in their discretion, be exempt from the duties in subdivision (a)(1) relative to the keeping of notebooks. All references in this section to notebooks and the requirements as to the notices and information to be entered in the notebooks shall apply to the registers' index records.
(d) All counties having complied with title 10, chapter 7, part 4, in the establishment of a county records commission, are hereby authorized to maintain a continuous recording of any and all instruments, papers or notices in one (1) general series of books or film to be designated "official record book." The series shall be numbered consecutively beginning with number one (1).
(e) (1) In counties having a metropolitan form of government with a population of four hundred thousand (400,000), or more according to the 1990 federal census, the office of register of deeds is authorized to implement an automated system for recording deeds and other instruments from remote locations. Electronic copies of such instruments are to be received within the register's office, reviewed for legibility and form, with any needed corrections, additions, modifications or changes needed to meet legal requirements for recordable form transmitted back to the sender over the system's dedicated lines. Once approved, a digitized label with the appropriate recording number, fees, taxes, date and time is affixed to the document which becomes an officially recorded document and is retained by the register of deeds. A copy of the digitized image is then transmitted back to the sender confirming that the recording has been completed. The register wishing to implement such electronic system may request technical assistance from the office of the comptroller of the treasury to advise on matters of system security and reliability. (2) The office of register of deeds in such county is further authorized to implement a method to accept the optional payment of fees for recording deeds and other instruments by means of electronic funds transfer. The method implemented shall ensure that such transfer is properly documented and recorded. (3) Any register implementing an automated system for recording deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations shall file a statement with the comptroller of the treasury at least thirty (30) days prior to offering such service. The statement shall contain the following information: (A) A description of the computer hardware and software to be utilized; (B) A description of the procedures to be used to provide electronic recording of deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations; (C) A description of the system security features; (D) A description of the register's office personnel who will be responsible for setting up remote users and for monitoring remote access activity; (E) A description of the types of records or documents to be electronically recorded; (F) A description of the integration of the electronic recording system with the register's office other automated systems such as imaging, indexing, fee collection, cash management and accounting; (G) A description of the instrument archive, document retrieval, and system backup policies and procedures; (H) The estimated cost of the system including development and implementation cost; and (I) The estimated cost savings of electronic recording of instruments. (4) A register which implements an automated system for recording electronically transmitted deeds and other instruments from remote locations shall provide to the comptroller of the treasury a post implementation review of the system between twelve (12) and eighteen (18) months after the date a statement as described in this section has been filed with the comptroller of the treasury. The review shall include: (A) An assessment of the system by the register; (B) Responses from a survey of users of the system; and (C) Any recommendations for improvements to an automated system for recording deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations.
(1) In counties having a metropolitan form of government with a population of four hundred thousand (400,000), or more according to the 1990 federal census, the office of register of deeds is authorized to implement an automated system for recording deeds and other instruments from remote locations. Electronic copies of such instruments are to be received within the register's office, reviewed for legibility and form, with any needed corrections, additions, modifications or changes needed to meet legal requirements for recordable form transmitted back to the sender over the system's dedicated lines. Once approved, a digitized label with the appropriate recording number, fees, taxes, date and time is affixed to the document which becomes an officially recorded document and is retained by the register of deeds. A copy of the digitized image is then transmitted back to the sender confirming that the recording has been completed. The register wishing to implement such electronic system may request technical assistance from the office of the comptroller of the treasury to advise on matters of system security and reliability.
(2) The office of register of deeds in such county is further authorized to implement a method to accept the optional payment of fees for recording deeds and other instruments by means of electronic funds transfer. The method implemented shall ensure that such transfer is properly documented and recorded.
(3) Any register implementing an automated system for recording deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations shall file a statement with the comptroller of the treasury at least thirty (30) days prior to offering such service. The statement shall contain the following information: (A) A description of the computer hardware and software to be utilized; (B) A description of the procedures to be used to provide electronic recording of deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations; (C) A description of the system security features; (D) A description of the register's office personnel who will be responsible for setting up remote users and for monitoring remote access activity; (E) A description of the types of records or documents to be electronically recorded; (F) A description of the integration of the electronic recording system with the register's office other automated systems such as imaging, indexing, fee collection, cash management and accounting; (G) A description of the instrument archive, document retrieval, and system backup policies and procedures; (H) The estimated cost of the system including development and implementation cost; and (I) The estimated cost savings of electronic recording of instruments.
(A) A description of the computer hardware and software to be utilized;
(B) A description of the procedures to be used to provide electronic recording of deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations;
(C) A description of the system security features;
(D) A description of the register's office personnel who will be responsible for setting up remote users and for monitoring remote access activity;
(E) A description of the types of records or documents to be electronically recorded;
(F) A description of the integration of the electronic recording system with the register's office other automated systems such as imaging, indexing, fee collection, cash management and accounting;
(G) A description of the instrument archive, document retrieval, and system backup policies and procedures;
(H) The estimated cost of the system including development and implementation cost; and
(I) The estimated cost savings of electronic recording of instruments.
(4) A register which implements an automated system for recording electronically transmitted deeds and other instruments from remote locations shall provide to the comptroller of the treasury a post implementation review of the system between twelve (12) and eighteen (18) months after the date a statement as described in this section has been filed with the comptroller of the treasury. The review shall include: (A) An assessment of the system by the register; (B) Responses from a survey of users of the system; and (C) Any recommendations for improvements to an automated system for recording deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations.
(A) An assessment of the system by the register;
(B) Responses from a survey of users of the system; and
(C) Any recommendations for improvements to an automated system for recording deeds and other instruments electronically transmitted from remote locations.
(f) In any county having a population in excess of eight hundred ninety thousand (890,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, or any county in which the register receives endorsement from the existing county records commission or county mayor, the register may assume the functions and duties of the microfilm, public records or archives departments, or any of these, as established by the county commission.
Code 1858, § 454 (deriv. Acts 1841-1842, ch. 12, §§1-3, 5, 6; 1847-1848, ch. 119, § 3; 1849-1850, ch. 24, § 4); Acts 1867-1868, ch. 62, § 1; 1879, ch. 65, § 1; Shan., § 567; mod. Code 1932, § 816; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 816; Acts 1963, ch. 81, § 1 (10-104); 1963, ch. 303, § 1; 1968, ch. 471, § 1; 1974, ch. 615, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1308; Acts 1987, ch. 272, § 2; 1995, ch. 30, §1; 1999, ch. 134, § 1; 2000, ch. 846, §23; 2003 , ch. 49, § 1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2005, ch. 144, §1; 2012 , ch. 735, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-36-310 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 36 / Section 8-36-310
Eligibility of correctional officer for early service retirement upon attainment of 25 years of creditable service
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding this part or any law to the contrary, a correctional officer employed by a local government who is a member of the retirement system, regardless of the correctional officer's participation in the legacy pension plan, the hybrid plan, or another alternative plan, is eligible for early service retirement upon attainment of twenty-five (25) years of creditable service. The retirement allowance, as provided under this section, must be computed as the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that would have been payable under a service retirement allowance. (b) A correctional officer is not required to retire pursuant to subsection (a). Subsection (a) applies only to correctional officers who retire on or after January 1, 2022 and does not constitute a change in formula under § 8-36-702 . (c) (1) The respective local government may require a correctional officer who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) to pay a pro rata share of the cost of any insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 based on the time the correctional officer voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) until the date that the correctional officer would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 . (2) A correctional officer who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) is entitled to insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the member's service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 on the date that the correctional officer would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 . Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 486, s 1, eff. 1/1/2022.
(a) Notwithstanding this part or any law to the contrary, a correctional officer employed by a local government who is a member of the retirement system, regardless of the correctional officer's participation in the legacy pension plan, the hybrid plan, or another alternative plan, is eligible for early service retirement upon attainment of twenty-five (25) years of creditable service. The retirement allowance, as provided under this section, must be computed as the actuarial equivalent of the benefit that would have been payable under a service retirement allowance.
(b) A correctional officer is not required to retire pursuant to subsection (a). Subsection (a) applies only to correctional officers who retire on or after January 1, 2022 and does not constitute a change in formula under § 8-36-702 .
(c) (1) The respective local government may require a correctional officer who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) to pay a pro rata share of the cost of any insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 based on the time the correctional officer voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) until the date that the correctional officer would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 . (2) A correctional officer who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) is entitled to insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the member's service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 on the date that the correctional officer would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 .
(1) The respective local government may require a correctional officer who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) to pay a pro rata share of the cost of any insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 based on the time the correctional officer voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) until the date that the correctional officer would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 .
(2) A correctional officer who voluntarily chooses to retire pursuant to subsection (a) is entitled to insurance coverage otherwise provided to members who are one hundred percent (100%) vested in the member's service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 on the date that the correctional officer would have become one hundred percent (100%) vested in the service retirement benefit pursuant to § 8-36-201 .
Added by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 486, s 1, eff. 1/1/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-707 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 8-4-707
Publication of contact information
Status: in_force

The contact information for the small business advocate shall be published on the comptroller of the treasury's website. The website shall also include the names of all contact persons for each state department and agency as provided in § 8-4-703 . Acts 2010 , ch. 1129, § 8.
The contact information for the small business advocate shall be published on the comptroller of the treasury's website. The website shall also include the names of all contact persons for each state department and agency as provided in § 8-4-703 .
Acts 2010 , ch. 1129, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-12-114 — TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 8-12-114
Interference with meridian markers - Penalty
Status: in_force

It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person willfully to remove, deface or in any way to interfere with the stones marking the termini of the meridian line. Acts 1871, ch. 120, § 5; Shan., §§ 542, 6502; Code 1932, §§ 794, 10851; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1214; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person willfully to remove, deface or in any way to interfere with the stones marking the termini of the meridian line.
Acts 1871, ch. 120, § 5; Shan., §§ 542, 6502; Code 1932, §§ 794, 10851; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1214; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.