Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-105 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-105
Commander-in-chief of military forces - Powers - Regulations
Status: in_force

The governor shall be the commander-in-chief of the military forces, except when they shall have been called into the service of the United States, and is authorized and empowered: (1) To issue all such orders, rules and regulations as may be necessary to provide for the organization, government, discipline, maintenance, training, and equipment of the national guard. All such orders, rules and regulations issued by the governor shall have the force and effect of law, but they shall conform to the laws and regulations of the United States relating to the organization, discipline and training of the national guard, to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter and as nearly as practicable to the laws and regulations governing the United States army and the United States air force; (2) Upon the duly and legally constituted call of the president of the United States, to call into service all or any portion of the military forces of the state; (3) To appoint, commission and determine the grade of all officers and to select all warrant officers; (4) To determine and fix the home station and location of the various units of the national guard; (5) To provide such buildings, facilities and grounds as may be necessary to conduct the various activities of the branches and units of the national guard; (6) To have, exercise and enjoy such other, further and general powers with respect to the military forces, as may be necessary to execute parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter or any other statute, or any constitutional provision affecting the military forces, as such statutes and constitution may now exist, or with any amendments thereto or changes therein; and (7) To issue rules, regulations and guidelines specifying the manner, conditions and time period in which a military unit may engage in voluntary aid or assistance. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 4; 1978, ch. 830, § 2; T.C.A., § 7-105.
The governor shall be the commander-in-chief of the military forces, except when they shall have been called into the service of the United States, and is authorized and empowered:
(1) To issue all such orders, rules and regulations as may be necessary to provide for the organization, government, discipline, maintenance, training, and equipment of the national guard. All such orders, rules and regulations issued by the governor shall have the force and effect of law, but they shall conform to the laws and regulations of the United States relating to the organization, discipline and training of the national guard, to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter and as nearly as practicable to the laws and regulations governing the United States army and the United States air force;
(2) Upon the duly and legally constituted call of the president of the United States, to call into service all or any portion of the military forces of the state;
(3) To appoint, commission and determine the grade of all officers and to select all warrant officers;
(4) To determine and fix the home station and location of the various units of the national guard;
(5) To provide such buildings, facilities and grounds as may be necessary to conduct the various activities of the branches and units of the national guard;
(6) To have, exercise and enjoy such other, further and general powers with respect to the military forces, as may be necessary to execute parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter or any other statute, or any constitutional provision affecting the military forces, as such statutes and constitution may now exist, or with any amendments thereto or changes therein; and
(7) To issue rules, regulations and guidelines specifying the manner, conditions and time period in which a military unit may engage in voluntary aid or assistance.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 4; 1978, ch. 830, § 2; T.C.A., § 7-105.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-4-204 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 4 / Section 58-4-204
Appropriation limited to work and material
Status: in_force

No part of any such appropriation shall be expended for land, fees, or salaries, but shall all be used for the erection of the monument or building, and all such money shall be alone for work on and material entering into the construction of the monument or building. Acts 1919, ch. 10, § 4; 1919, ch. 41, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 6054a9; Code 1932, § 10246; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-904.
No part of any such appropriation shall be expended for land, fees, or salaries, but shall all be used for the erection of the monument or building, and all such money shall be alone for work on and material entering into the construction of the monument or building.
Acts 1919, ch. 10, § 4; 1919, ch. 41, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 6054a9; Code 1932, § 10246; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-904.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-706 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-706
Report
Status: in_force

Each year between August 15 and September 1, the military family assistance trust fund board shall provide a written report to the governor, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. The written report shall provide: (1) The board's activities during the previous fiscal year; (2) What moneys were spent out of the military family assistance trust fund and the purposes for which the moneys were spent; (3) The amount of money left in the fund; and (4) Any recommendations for future initiatives with regard to the trust fund and its administration. Acts 2006, ch. 914, § 1.
Each year between August 15 and September 1, the military family assistance trust fund board shall provide a written report to the governor, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. The written report shall provide:
(1) The board's activities during the previous fiscal year;
(2) What moneys were spent out of the military family assistance trust fund and the purposes for which the moneys were spent;
(3) The amount of money left in the fund; and
(4) Any recommendations for future initiatives with regard to the trust fund and its administration.
Acts 2006, ch. 914, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-229 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-229
Exemption from duty on election day - Influencing election - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) No officer or enlisted personnel of the national guard, except in compliance with orders of the governor, shall be required to perform military duty on a day designated for the holding of any primary or general election in any city or civil district in the state; nor shall any officer or enlisted man of the national guard use military rank or status in any way to influence the result of any such election. (b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 92; T.C.A., § 7-145; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) No officer or enlisted personnel of the national guard, except in compliance with orders of the governor, shall be required to perform military duty on a day designated for the holding of any primary or general election in any city or civil district in the state; nor shall any officer or enlisted man of the national guard use military rank or status in any way to influence the result of any such election.
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 92; T.C.A., § 7-145; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-411 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-411
Compensation
Status: in_force

Members of the state guard when assigned to state military duty by the commander in chief, or when ordered to active state service pursuant to § 58-1-106 , shall be paid from the funds appropriated, or otherwise legally made available to the military department, at the rate of pay and allowances as prescribed by the adjutant general. Acts 1985, ch. 36, § 11; 1998, ch. 584, § 12.
Members of the state guard when assigned to state military duty by the commander in chief, or when ordered to active state service pursuant to § 58-1-106 , shall be paid from the funds appropriated, or otherwise legally made available to the military department, at the rate of pay and allowances as prescribed by the adjutant general.
Acts 1985, ch. 36, § 11; 1998, ch. 584, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-209 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-209
Appointment and promotion of commissioned officers
Status: in_force

All commissioned officers of the national guard shall be considered for appointment and promotion by the governor upon the recommendation of appropriate commanders and under regulations promulgated pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 28; T.C.A., § 7-125.
All commissioned officers of the national guard shall be considered for appointment and promotion by the governor upon the recommendation of appropriate commanders and under regulations promulgated pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 28; T.C.A., § 7-125.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-602 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-602
Notification of community officials
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after receiving any such accident or incident report, such agency shall notify the appropriate officials in the community in which such accident or incident occurred. Acts 1979, ch. 188, § 2; T.C.A., § 7-6-302; § 58-2-302 ; Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 2.
As soon as practicable after receiving any such accident or incident report, such agency shall notify the appropriate officials in the community in which such accident or incident occurred.
Acts 1979, ch. 188, § 2; T.C.A., § 7-6-302; § 58-2-302 ; Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-213 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-213
Assignments and promotions
Status: in_force

Officers will be assigned, transferred and promoted under regulations prescribed and published pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 32; T.C.A., § 7-129.
Officers will be assigned, transferred and promoted under regulations prescribed and published pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 32; T.C.A., § 7-129.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-401 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-401
Authority for compact
Status: in_force

The governor is hereby authorized in the name of the state of Tennessee to enter into civil defense and disaster compacts with the several states, and to enter into an emergency management assistance compact by and between participating states, in order to provide mutual aid among the contracting states in meeting any emergency or disaster from enemy attack, sabotage or other hostile action. Acts 1951, ch. 160, § 1 (Williams, § 5755.56); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-701; Acts 1995, ch. 247, § 1; 2010, ch. 745, § 1.
The governor is hereby authorized in the name of the state of Tennessee to enter into civil defense and disaster compacts with the several states, and to enter into an emergency management assistance compact by and between participating states, in order to provide mutual aid among the contracting states in meeting any emergency or disaster from enemy attack, sabotage or other hostile action.
Acts 1951, ch. 160, § 1 (Williams, § 5755.56); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-701; Acts 1995, ch. 247, § 1; 2010, ch. 745, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-801 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-801
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act of 2007." Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 2.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act of 2007."
Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-603 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-603
Unlawful traffic in military property
Status: in_force

Any person who shall purchase, receive in pledge, retain, or possess any article of arms, clothing, equipment, supply or other thing furnished and intended for the military service, unless lawfully issued to such person, is guilty of theft and punishable accordingly. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 25; T.C.A., § 7-303; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 66.
Any person who shall purchase, receive in pledge, retain, or possess any article of arms, clothing, equipment, supply or other thing furnished and intended for the military service, unless lawfully issued to such person, is guilty of theft and punishable accordingly.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 25; T.C.A., § 7-303; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 66.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-602 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-602
Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 914, s 3, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 95; T.C.A., § 7-302; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Repealed by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 914, s 3, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 95; T.C.A., § 7-302; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-9-102 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 9 / Section 58-9-102
Authority of commission
Status: in_force

The commission shall have the authority to: (1) Accept grants, contributions and appropriations from public agencies, private foundations or individuals; (2) Appoint committees from its membership, appoint advisory committees from interested public and private groups, and appoint ex officio members, to advise the commission, who shall not be entitled to vote; (3) Contract for or employ, subject to appropriations made for that purpose, any professional and research services required by the commission or required for the performance of necessary work and services that, in the commission's opinion, cannot satisfactorily be performed by its officers and employees or by other federal, state or local governmental agencies; (4) Enter into agreements to act cooperatively with private nonprofit scientific, educational or professional associations or foundations engaged in promoting seismic safety in Tennessee; and (5) Do any and all other things necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Acts 2006, ch. 905, § 3.
The commission shall have the authority to:
(1) Accept grants, contributions and appropriations from public agencies, private foundations or individuals;
(2) Appoint committees from its membership, appoint advisory committees from interested public and private groups, and appoint ex officio members, to advise the commission, who shall not be entitled to vote;
(3) Contract for or employ, subject to appropriations made for that purpose, any professional and research services required by the commission or required for the performance of necessary work and services that, in the commission's opinion, cannot satisfactorily be performed by its officers and employees or by other federal, state or local governmental agencies;
(4) Enter into agreements to act cooperatively with private nonprofit scientific, educational or professional associations or foundations engaged in promoting seismic safety in Tennessee; and
(5) Do any and all other things necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Acts 2006, ch. 905, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-118 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-118
Orders and rules
Status: in_force

(a) Upon being authorized by the governor, TEMA, or other state department or agency, the political subdivisions of the state and other agencies designated or appointed by the governor, or in the TEMP, are authorized and empowered to make, amend, and rescind such orders and rules as are necessary for emergency management purposes and to supplement the carrying out of this chapter, but which are not inconsistent with any orders or rules adopted by an EMA or by any state agency exercising a power delegated to it by the governor or the agency. (b) In order to attain uniformity so far as practicable throughout the country in measures taken to aid emergency management, all action taken under this chapter and all orders and rules made pursuant to such sections shall be taken or made with due consideration of the orders, rules, actions, recommendations, and requests of federal authorities relevant thereto and, to the extent permitted by law, shall be consistent with such orders, rules, actions, recommendations, and requests. Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 1.
(a) Upon being authorized by the governor, TEMA, or other state department or agency, the political subdivisions of the state and other agencies designated or appointed by the governor, or in the TEMP, are authorized and empowered to make, amend, and rescind such orders and rules as are necessary for emergency management purposes and to supplement the carrying out of this chapter, but which are not inconsistent with any orders or rules adopted by an EMA or by any state agency exercising a power delegated to it by the governor or the agency.
(b) In order to attain uniformity so far as practicable throughout the country in measures taken to aid emergency management, all action taken under this chapter and all orders and rules made pursuant to such sections shall be taken or made with due consideration of the orders, rules, actions, recommendations, and requests of federal authorities relevant thereto and, to the extent permitted by law, shall be consistent with such orders, rules, actions, recommendations, and requests.
Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-113 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-113
Service without the state - Offenses committed - Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(a) The governor may order the national guard, or any part thereof, to serve outside the borders of this state or of the United States in order to perform military duty of every description and to participate in parades, reviews, cruises, conferences, encampments, maneuvers or other training and to participate in small arms and other military competitions and to attend service schools. (b) Officers and enlisted men of the national guard shall be subject to and governed by this chapter while without this state under the order or authorization of the governor under subsection (a) in like manner and to the same extent as when on duty within this state under orders of the governor so as to allow the governor and the courts of this state to have jurisdiction over such guardsmen for offenses committed while physically outside the state, so long as the state where the offense was committed and the accused agree to the trial of the issue in the Tennessee courts. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 12; 1975, ch. 45, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-113.
(a) The governor may order the national guard, or any part thereof, to serve outside the borders of this state or of the United States in order to perform military duty of every description and to participate in parades, reviews, cruises, conferences, encampments, maneuvers or other training and to participate in small arms and other military competitions and to attend service schools.
(b) Officers and enlisted men of the national guard shall be subject to and governed by this chapter while without this state under the order or authorization of the governor under subsection (a) in like manner and to the same extent as when on duty within this state under orders of the governor so as to allow the governor and the courts of this state to have jurisdiction over such guardsmen for offenses committed while physically outside the state, so long as the state where the offense was committed and the accused agree to the trial of the issue in the Tennessee courts.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 12; 1975, ch. 45, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-513 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-513
Purchase and issue of property - Disposal of surplus and obsolete property
Status: in_force

(a) Under the direction of the governor, the adjutant general shall authorize the purchase of such property as may be required for the use of the military department, all such purchases to be made through the state purchasing director. (b) No property shall be issued to persons or organizations other than those belonging to the national guard and such forces as may be organized pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter. Obsolete and/or surplus military property of the state, however, may be issued or sold by the adjutant general, with the approval of the governor, to municipalities and to educational, patriotic and charitable organizations under such conditions as may be prescribed by regulations issued pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 23; T.C.A., § 7-521.
(a) Under the direction of the governor, the adjutant general shall authorize the purchase of such property as may be required for the use of the military department, all such purchases to be made through the state purchasing director.
(b) No property shall be issued to persons or organizations other than those belonging to the national guard and such forces as may be organized pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter. Obsolete and/or surplus military property of the state, however, may be issued or sold by the adjutant general, with the approval of the governor, to municipalities and to educational, patriotic and charitable organizations under such conditions as may be prescribed by regulations issued pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 23; T.C.A., § 7-521.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-3-112 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 3 / Section 58-3-112
Free admission to state parks one day a year
Status: in_force

In order to honor the veterans of this state and encourage the use of natural parks across Tennessee, the division of parks and recreation shall designate one (1) day per year during which access to and use of all state parks, including, but not limited to, campgrounds and golf courses, shall be free of charge for all veterans. Each veteran shall be required to show proof of veteran status, which may include, but is not limited to, a DD Form 214 or other comparable certificate of discharge from the armed forces, prior to being granted free admission to any state park. Acts 2010, ch. 807, § 1.
In order to honor the veterans of this state and encourage the use of natural parks across Tennessee, the division of parks and recreation shall designate one (1) day per year during which access to and use of all state parks, including, but not limited to, campgrounds and golf courses, shall be free of charge for all veterans. Each veteran shall be required to show proof of veteran status, which may include, but is not limited to, a DD Form 214 or other comparable certificate of discharge from the armed forces, prior to being granted free admission to any state park.
Acts 2010, ch. 807, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-4-305 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 4 / Section 58-4-305
"Public building" defined
Status: in_force

For purposes of this part, "public building" is defined according to § 68-120-203 . Acts 1994, ch. 713, § 1.
For purposes of this part, "public building" is defined according to § 68-120-203 .
Acts 1994, ch. 713, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-7-107 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 7 / Section 58-7-107
Incurrence of debt
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to the adoption of any resolution or other action of the veterans' homes board authorizing the incurrence of debt or the borrowing of funds or entering into any contract or other arrangement for the planning or preparation for the incurrence of debt or the borrowing of funds, the veterans' homes board shall review such plans with the office of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee. (b) The state funding board is authorized to contract or to make other arrangements as it may deem necessary to provide for the issuance of such debt of the veterans' homes board, or in the state funding board's discretion, the veterans' homes board may enter into such contracts or other arrangements; provided, however, that any contract or arrangement entered into for the purpose of the issuance or incurrence of debt shall be subject to the approval of the state funding board. (c) Any resolution or other action of the veterans' homes board authorizing the issuance or incurrence of debt shall be submitted to the state funding board, and such resolution or other action shall only become effective upon receiving the approval of the state funding board. (d) Any instrument or document evidencing the debt or borrowing of funds by the veterans' homes board shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that the debt or obligation is not a debt of the state, but is payable solely from revenues and moneys pledged to the payment thereof. Acts 1988, ch. 899, §7; 2010 , ch. 868, § 82.
(a) Prior to the adoption of any resolution or other action of the veterans' homes board authorizing the incurrence of debt or the borrowing of funds or entering into any contract or other arrangement for the planning or preparation for the incurrence of debt or the borrowing of funds, the veterans' homes board shall review such plans with the office of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee.
(b) The state funding board is authorized to contract or to make other arrangements as it may deem necessary to provide for the issuance of such debt of the veterans' homes board, or in the state funding board's discretion, the veterans' homes board may enter into such contracts or other arrangements; provided, however, that any contract or arrangement entered into for the purpose of the issuance or incurrence of debt shall be subject to the approval of the state funding board.
(c) Any resolution or other action of the veterans' homes board authorizing the issuance or incurrence of debt shall be submitted to the state funding board, and such resolution or other action shall only become effective upon receiving the approval of the state funding board.
(d) Any instrument or document evidencing the debt or borrowing of funds by the veterans' homes board shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that the debt or obligation is not a debt of the state, but is payable solely from revenues and moneys pledged to the payment thereof.
Acts 1988, ch. 899, §7; 2010 , ch. 868, § 82.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-8-111 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 8 / Section 58-8-111
Responsibility for costs - Eligibility for reimbursement - Wages - Use of equipment, materials and supplies - Records and invoices
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in this section, the requesting party shall pay the responding party all documented costs incurred by the responding party in extending assistance to the requesting party under this chapter. The requesting party is ultimately responsible for reimbursement of all eligible expenses, not to exceed the federal emergency management agency's (FEMA) reimbursement fee schedules. (b) Eligibility for reimbursement begins immediately upon the declaration of the state of emergency. The responding party is entitled to receive payment for one-half (½) its reimbursable costs for the first six (6) hours of its response after the state of emergency is declared. The responding party is entitled to one hundred percent (100%) reimbursement of eligible costs incurred after six (6) hours are exceeded. Time periods for the response subject to reimbursement shall be calculated from the time the state of emergency is declared or the time the responding party leaves its jurisdiction, whichever occurs later, to the time it returns. Reimbursement of personnel, equipment, and materials and supply costs are all subject to the limitations of this subsection (b). (c) During the period of assistance, the responding party shall continue to pay its employees according to then-prevailing wages, including benefits and overtime. The requesting party shall reimburse the responding party for all direct and indirect payroll costs, including travel expenses, incurred during the period of assistance, including but not limited to, employee retirement benefits as determined by generally accepted accounting principles. The requesting party is not responsible for reimbursing any amounts paid or due as benefits to responding party's personnel under the terms of the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Act, compiled in title 50, chapter 6. (d) The requesting party shall reimburse the responding party for the use of its equipment during the period of assistance according to the FEMA fee schedules for hourly rates. For instances in which the costs are reimbursed by FEMA, eligible direct costs shall be determined in accordance with 44 CFR 206.228 . (e) The requesting party shall reimburse the responding party for all material and supplies furnished by it and used or damaged during the period of assistance, except for the cost of equipment, fuel, and maintenance materials, labor, and supplies, which shall be included in the equipment rate unless it is damaged and the damage is caused by the gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, intentional misuse, or recklessness of the responding party's personnel. The measure of reimbursement shall be determined in accordance with 44 CFR Part 13 and applicable office of management and budget (OMB) circulars. (f) The responding party shall maintain records and submit invoices for reimbursement by the requesting party. For instances in which costs are reimbursed by FEMA, the requesting party must submit requests for reimbursement to the Tennessee emergency management agency (TEMA) on forms required by federal emergency management publications, including 44 CFR Part 13 and applicable OMB circulars. The reimbursement request shall include the certification or level of training of the personnel who responded and the type of equipment that was sent. (g) The responding party shall forward the reimbursable costs with an itemized invoice to the requesting party as soon as possible, but no later than sixty (60) days after the provision of assistance has ended. (h) Nonparticipating governmental entities and participating governmental entities that have separate agreements with nonparticipating governmental entities, may by agreement provide for different reimbursement provisions. (i) The preceding provisions of this section do not apply to aid or assistance provided under § 58-2-113 at the request of TEMA. Reimbursement of costs for aid or assistance provided in these situations is governed by § 58-2-113 and any other applicable provisions of chapter 2 of this title. Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
(a) Except as provided in this section, the requesting party shall pay the responding party all documented costs incurred by the responding party in extending assistance to the requesting party under this chapter. The requesting party is ultimately responsible for reimbursement of all eligible expenses, not to exceed the federal emergency management agency's (FEMA) reimbursement fee schedules.
(b) Eligibility for reimbursement begins immediately upon the declaration of the state of emergency. The responding party is entitled to receive payment for one-half (½) its reimbursable costs for the first six (6) hours of its response after the state of emergency is declared. The responding party is entitled to one hundred percent (100%) reimbursement of eligible costs incurred after six (6) hours are exceeded. Time periods for the response subject to reimbursement shall be calculated from the time the state of emergency is declared or the time the responding party leaves its jurisdiction, whichever occurs later, to the time it returns. Reimbursement of personnel, equipment, and materials and supply costs are all subject to the limitations of this subsection (b).
(c) During the period of assistance, the responding party shall continue to pay its employees according to then-prevailing wages, including benefits and overtime. The requesting party shall reimburse the responding party for all direct and indirect payroll costs, including travel expenses, incurred during the period of assistance, including but not limited to, employee retirement benefits as determined by generally accepted accounting principles. The requesting party is not responsible for reimbursing any amounts paid or due as benefits to responding party's personnel under the terms of the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Act, compiled in title 50, chapter 6.
(d) The requesting party shall reimburse the responding party for the use of its equipment during the period of assistance according to the FEMA fee schedules for hourly rates. For instances in which the costs are reimbursed by FEMA, eligible direct costs shall be determined in accordance with 44 CFR 206.228 .
(e) The requesting party shall reimburse the responding party for all material and supplies furnished by it and used or damaged during the period of assistance, except for the cost of equipment, fuel, and maintenance materials, labor, and supplies, which shall be included in the equipment rate unless it is damaged and the damage is caused by the gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, intentional misuse, or recklessness of the responding party's personnel. The measure of reimbursement shall be determined in accordance with 44 CFR Part 13 and applicable office of management and budget (OMB) circulars.
(f) The responding party shall maintain records and submit invoices for reimbursement by the requesting party. For instances in which costs are reimbursed by FEMA, the requesting party must submit requests for reimbursement to the Tennessee emergency management agency (TEMA) on forms required by federal emergency management publications, including 44 CFR Part 13 and applicable OMB circulars. The reimbursement request shall include the certification or level of training of the personnel who responded and the type of equipment that was sent.
(g) The responding party shall forward the reimbursable costs with an itemized invoice to the requesting party as soon as possible, but no later than sixty (60) days after the provision of assistance has ended.
(h) Nonparticipating governmental entities and participating governmental entities that have separate agreements with nonparticipating governmental entities, may by agreement provide for different reimbursement provisions.
(i) The preceding provisions of this section do not apply to aid or assistance provided under § 58-2-113 at the request of TEMA. Reimbursement of costs for aid or assistance provided in these situations is governed by § 58-2-113 and any other applicable provisions of chapter 2 of this title.
Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-4-304 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 4 / Section 58-4-304
Hours of display - Flag design
Status: in_force

The P.O.W.-M.I.A. flag, which depicts a prisoner's profile against the background of a P.O.W. watchtower, if displayed, shall be displayed in accordance with this part during normal business hours. Acts 1994, ch. 713, § 1; 2011, ch. 238, § 4.
The P.O.W.-M.I.A. flag, which depicts a prisoner's profile against the background of a P.O.W. watchtower, if displayed, shall be displayed in accordance with this part during normal business hours.
Acts 1994, ch. 713, § 1; 2011, ch. 238, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-231 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-231
Service medals
Status: in_force

A service medal shall be issued to each officer or enlisted member of the national guard at the completion of five (5) years of honorable service therein, continuous or otherwise, with a clasp indicating such service affixed thereto and for each additional five (5) years of like service a clasp to be affixed to such medal; provided, that all members of the national guard who were active members as officers or enlisted personnel of the military or naval forces of the United States in time of war and who received honorable discharge from such service shall be issued an additional clasp indicative of such wartime service to be affixed to the medal hereinabove provided. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 94; T.C.A., § 7-148.
A service medal shall be issued to each officer or enlisted member of the national guard at the completion of five (5) years of honorable service therein, continuous or otherwise, with a clasp indicating such service affixed thereto and for each additional five (5) years of like service a clasp to be affixed to such medal; provided, that all members of the national guard who were active members as officers or enlisted personnel of the military or naval forces of the United States in time of war and who received honorable discharge from such service shall be issued an additional clasp indicative of such wartime service to be affixed to the medal hereinabove provided.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 94; T.C.A., § 7-148.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-235 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-235
Patrons of national guard
Status: in_force

Any person, who contributes to a company fund of the Tennessee national guard the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) or more for the period of one (1) year shall be known as a patron of the national guard. The names of all such patrons, together with the amount contributed by each, shall be reported to the adjutant general who shall issue an appropriate card identifying such contribution as a friend, patron and supporter of the national guard. Acts 1957, ch. 320, § 77; T.C.A., § 7-152.
Any person, who contributes to a company fund of the Tennessee national guard the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) or more for the period of one (1) year shall be known as a patron of the national guard. The names of all such patrons, together with the amount contributed by each, shall be reported to the adjutant general who shall issue an appropriate card identifying such contribution as a friend, patron and supporter of the national guard.
Acts 1957, ch. 320, § 77; T.C.A., § 7-152.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-401 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-401
Governor authorized to enlist state guard
Status: in_force

Whenever the president of the United States shall call any part of the national guard of this state into active federal service, the governor is authorized to enlist, organize, maintain, equip and discipline a volunteer defense force, other than the national guard, to be known as the Tennessee state guard. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 45; T.C.A., § 7-401; Acts 1985, ch. 36, § 1; 1998, ch. 584, § 5.
Whenever the president of the United States shall call any part of the national guard of this state into active federal service, the governor is authorized to enlist, organize, maintain, equip and discipline a volunteer defense force, other than the national guard, to be known as the Tennessee state guard.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 45; T.C.A., § 7-401; Acts 1985, ch. 36, § 1; 1998, ch. 584, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-212 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-212
Precedence and date of rank
Status: in_force

Precedence or relative rank among officers of the same grade in the Tennessee national guard will be determined as follows: (1) The date of rank is the date of federal recognition in the national guard; provided, that the officer has had no prior active federal or reserve component service in the same or higher grade; (2) When an officer has had prior active or reserve component service in the same or higher grade, the officer's date of rank will precede the date of federal recognition by a period equal to the total length of such service (inactive service in either the army of the United States, reserve or national guard will not count); (3) When the date of rank of two (2) or more officers is the same when computed under either subdivision (1) or (2), the senior will be determined by the length of active commissioned service in the national guard. Further determination will be made by total active commissioned service in all components, then by age. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 31; T.C.A., § 7-128.
Precedence or relative rank among officers of the same grade in the Tennessee national guard will be determined as follows:
(1) The date of rank is the date of federal recognition in the national guard; provided, that the officer has had no prior active federal or reserve component service in the same or higher grade;
(2) When an officer has had prior active or reserve component service in the same or higher grade, the officer's date of rank will precede the date of federal recognition by a period equal to the total length of such service (inactive service in either the army of the United States, reserve or national guard will not count);
(3) When the date of rank of two (2) or more officers is the same when computed under either subdivision (1) or (2), the senior will be determined by the length of active commissioned service in the national guard. Further determination will be made by total active commissioned service in all components, then by age.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 31; T.C.A., § 7-128.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-306 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-306
Disbanding of militia
Status: in_force

The governor, having called forth the militia into active service, is authorized to disband it, in whole or in part, as public interest and safety require, unless otherwise required by the government of the United States. Acts 1933, ch. 128, § 30; C. Supp. 1950, § 1003.31 (Williams, § 845.30); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-207.
The governor, having called forth the militia into active service, is authorized to disband it, in whole or in part, as public interest and safety require, unless otherwise required by the government of the United States.
Acts 1933, ch. 128, § 30; C. Supp. 1950, § 1003.31 (Williams, § 845.30); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-207.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-9-103 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 9 / Section 58-9-103
Comprehensive program to prepare for responding to a major earthquake
Status: in_force

The commission shall initiate, with the assistance and participation of other state, federal and local government agencies, a comprehensive program to prepare the state for responding to a major earthquake. The program shall be implemented in order to create specific tools or products to be used by governments in responding to an earthquake, such as educational materials for citizens. This program may be implemented on a prototypical basis in one (1) area of the state affected by earthquake predictions; provided, that the program is useful for application in other areas of the state upon its completion. Acts 2006, ch. 905, § 4.
The commission shall initiate, with the assistance and participation of other state, federal and local government agencies, a comprehensive program to prepare the state for responding to a major earthquake. The program shall be implemented in order to create specific tools or products to be used by governments in responding to an earthquake, such as educational materials for citizens. This program may be implemented on a prototypical basis in one (1) area of the state affected by earthquake predictions; provided, that the program is useful for application in other areas of the state upon its completion.
Acts 2006, ch. 905, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-603 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-603
Records and reports of accidents maintained
Status: in_force

The Tennessee emergency management agency shall maintain records of all such accident or incident reports, together with reports from other agencies of state and local governments which respond to such accident or incident. Acts 1987, ch. 155, § 3; T.C.A., § 58-2-303 ; 2000, ch. 946, § 2.
The Tennessee emergency management agency shall maintain records of all such accident or incident reports, together with reports from other agencies of state and local governments which respond to such accident or incident.
Acts 1987, ch. 155, § 3; T.C.A., § 58-2-303 ; 2000, ch. 946, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-630 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-630
Frauds against the government
Status: in_force

Any member of the national guard who: (1) Knowing it to be false or fraudulent: (A) Makes any claim against the state or any officer thereof; or (B) Presents to any person in the civil or military service thereof, for approval or payment, any claim against the state or any officer thereof; (2) For the purpose of obtaining the approval, allowance, or payment of any claim against the state or any officer thereof: (A) Makes or uses any writing or other paper knowing the same to contain any false or fraudulent statement; (B) Makes any oath to any fact or to any writing or other paper knowing such oath to be false; or (C) Forges or counterfeits any signature upon any writing or other paper, or uses any such signature knowing the same to be forged or counterfeited; (3) Having charge, possession, custody or control of any money or other property of the state, furnished or intended for the national guard or any force thereof, knowingly delivers to any person having authority to receive the same, any amount thereof less than that for which the person receives a certificate of receipt; or (4) Being authorized to make or deliver any paper certifying the receipt of any property of the state, furnished or intended for the national guard or any force thereof, makes or delivers to any person such writing without having full knowledge of the truth of the statements therein contained and with intent to defraud the state; is guilty of a Class E felony. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 74; T.C.A., § 7-330; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 74.
Any member of the national guard who:
(1) Knowing it to be false or fraudulent: (A) Makes any claim against the state or any officer thereof; or (B) Presents to any person in the civil or military service thereof, for approval or payment, any claim against the state or any officer thereof;
(A) Makes any claim against the state or any officer thereof; or
(B) Presents to any person in the civil or military service thereof, for approval or payment, any claim against the state or any officer thereof;
(2) For the purpose of obtaining the approval, allowance, or payment of any claim against the state or any officer thereof: (A) Makes or uses any writing or other paper knowing the same to contain any false or fraudulent statement; (B) Makes any oath to any fact or to any writing or other paper knowing such oath to be false; or (C) Forges or counterfeits any signature upon any writing or other paper, or uses any such signature knowing the same to be forged or counterfeited;
(A) Makes or uses any writing or other paper knowing the same to contain any false or fraudulent statement;
(B) Makes any oath to any fact or to any writing or other paper knowing such oath to be false; or
(C) Forges or counterfeits any signature upon any writing or other paper, or uses any such signature knowing the same to be forged or counterfeited;
(3) Having charge, possession, custody or control of any money or other property of the state, furnished or intended for the national guard or any force thereof, knowingly delivers to any person having authority to receive the same, any amount thereof less than that for which the person receives a certificate of receipt; or
(4) Being authorized to make or deliver any paper certifying the receipt of any property of the state, furnished or intended for the national guard or any force thereof, makes or delivers to any person such writing without having full knowledge of the truth of the statements therein contained and with intent to defraud the state; is guilty of a Class E felony.
is guilty of a Class E felony.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 74; T.C.A., § 7-330; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 74.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-210 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-210
Commissioned officers - Qualifications
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall be appointed or promoted as a commissioned officer of the national guard unless such person shall have passed such examination as to the person's physical, moral and professional qualifications as may be prescribed by the laws of the United States and by parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter and the regulations issued thereunder. No person shall be recognized as a commissioned officer of the national guard and no appointment as such shall become effective until the person shall have taken and subscribed to an oath of office. (b) Any person who has been dismissed or discharged from the national guard of this or any other state or from the armed forces of the United States or any reserve component thereof, under other than honorable conditions, and has not been restored to duty, shall not be eligible for appointment as a commissioned officer in the national guard. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 29; T.C.A., § 7-126.
(a) No person shall be appointed or promoted as a commissioned officer of the national guard unless such person shall have passed such examination as to the person's physical, moral and professional qualifications as may be prescribed by the laws of the United States and by parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter and the regulations issued thereunder. No person shall be recognized as a commissioned officer of the national guard and no appointment as such shall become effective until the person shall have taken and subscribed to an oath of office.
(b) Any person who has been dismissed or discharged from the national guard of this or any other state or from the armed forces of the United States or any reserve component thereof, under other than honorable conditions, and has not been restored to duty, shall not be eligible for appointment as a commissioned officer in the national guard.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 29; T.C.A., § 7-126.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-4-202 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 4 / Section 58-4-202
County monument or building commissioners
Status: in_force

When any county makes any such appropriation, the county legislative body making it shall elect five (5) reputable citizens of the respective county, over eighteen (18) years of age, who shall be known as the county monument or building commissioners, who shall be duly sworn faithfully to discharge their duties as such, and whose duty it shall be to superintend the erection of the monument or building under the general orders and direction of the legislative body; and it is expressly provided that such commissioners shall, when the monument or building has been completed and delivered, forthwith make a full and complete detailed report in writing to the county legislative body in open session, which shall be spread of record in the legislative body, accounting definitely and with detailed particulars for every dollar coming into their hands. Acts 1919, ch. 10, § 3; 1919, ch. 41, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 6054a8; Code 1932, § 10245; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-902.
When any county makes any such appropriation, the county legislative body making it shall elect five (5) reputable citizens of the respective county, over eighteen (18) years of age, who shall be known as the county monument or building commissioners, who shall be duly sworn faithfully to discharge their duties as such, and whose duty it shall be to superintend the erection of the monument or building under the general orders and direction of the legislative body; and it is expressly provided that such commissioners shall, when the monument or building has been completed and delivered, forthwith make a full and complete detailed report in writing to the county legislative body in open session, which shall be spread of record in the legislative body, accounting definitely and with detailed particulars for every dollar coming into their hands.
Acts 1919, ch. 10, § 3; 1919, ch. 41, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 6054a8; Code 1932, § 10245; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 162, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-902.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-233 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-233
Membership in national guard associations
Status: in_force

The adjutant general is authorized and empowered to maintain membership for the Tennessee national guard in the national guard association of the United States or any similar organization, and with the approval of the governor is authorized to incur the usual expenses incident to such membership, which expenses will be included in the annual budget of the military department and paid from the appropriations provided for that department. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 86; T.C.A., § 7-150.
The adjutant general is authorized and empowered to maintain membership for the Tennessee national guard in the national guard association of the United States or any similar organization, and with the approval of the governor is authorized to incur the usual expenses incident to such membership, which expenses will be included in the annual budget of the military department and paid from the appropriations provided for that department.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 86; T.C.A., § 7-150.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-201 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-201
Organization of state headquarters - Army division - Air division
Status: in_force

The state headquarters of the national guard is hereby organized and divided into an army division and an air division, with an officer whose rank shall be designated by the governor as the head of each division; provided, that no such officer's rank shall be higher than major general. The head of the army division shall be designated as assistant adjutant general for army, and the head of the air division shall be designated as assistant adjutant general for air. The governor is further authorized to appoint for the army division or the air division a deputy assistant adjutant general; provided, that no such officer's rank shall be higher than brigadier general. Such officer shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and shall perform military duties as assigned by the adjutant general. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 16; T.C.A., § 7-117; Acts 1993, ch. 158, § 1.
The state headquarters of the national guard is hereby organized and divided into an army division and an air division, with an officer whose rank shall be designated by the governor as the head of each division; provided, that no such officer's rank shall be higher than major general. The head of the army division shall be designated as assistant adjutant general for army, and the head of the air division shall be designated as assistant adjutant general for air. The governor is further authorized to appoint for the army division or the air division a deputy assistant adjutant general; provided, that no such officer's rank shall be higher than brigadier general. Such officer shall serve at the pleasure of the governor and shall perform military duties as assigned by the adjutant general.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 16; T.C.A., § 7-117; Acts 1993, ch. 158, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-103 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-103
Policy and purpose
Status: in_force

(a) Because of the existing and continuing possibility of the occurrence of emergencies and disasters resulting from natural, technological, or manmade causes, including acts of terrorism and the recovery therefrom; in order to ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with, reduce vulnerability to, and recover from such emergencies and disasters; to provide for the common defense and to protect the public peace, health, and safety; and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the state, it is hereby found and declared to be necessary to: (1) Create a state emergency management agency to be known as the "Tennessee emergency management agency" (TEMA), to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize cooperation with the federal government and the governments of other states; (2) Confer upon the governor, TEMA, and the governing body of each political subdivision of the state the emergency powers provided herein; (3) Provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of the state, with other states, and with the federal government with respect to carrying out all emergency management functions and responsibilities; (4) Authorize the establishment of such organizations and the development and employment of such measures as are necessary and appropriate to carry out this chapter; and (5) Provide the means to assist in the prevention or mitigation of emergencies which may be caused or aggravated by inadequate planning for, and regulation of, public and private facilities and land use, not to exclude flood plain management. (b) It is further declared to be the purpose of this chapter and the policy of the state that all emergency management functions of the state be coordinated to the maximum extent with comparable functions of the federal government, including its various departments, agencies of other states and localities, and private agencies of every type, to the end that the most effective preparation and use may be made of the manpower, resources, and facilities of the nation for dealing with any emergency that may occur. Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 1.
(a) Because of the existing and continuing possibility of the occurrence of emergencies and disasters resulting from natural, technological, or manmade causes, including acts of terrorism and the recovery therefrom; in order to ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with, reduce vulnerability to, and recover from such emergencies and disasters; to provide for the common defense and to protect the public peace, health, and safety; and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the state, it is hereby found and declared to be necessary to: (1) Create a state emergency management agency to be known as the "Tennessee emergency management agency" (TEMA), to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize cooperation with the federal government and the governments of other states; (2) Confer upon the governor, TEMA, and the governing body of each political subdivision of the state the emergency powers provided herein; (3) Provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of the state, with other states, and with the federal government with respect to carrying out all emergency management functions and responsibilities; (4) Authorize the establishment of such organizations and the development and employment of such measures as are necessary and appropriate to carry out this chapter; and (5) Provide the means to assist in the prevention or mitigation of emergencies which may be caused or aggravated by inadequate planning for, and regulation of, public and private facilities and land use, not to exclude flood plain management.
(1) Create a state emergency management agency to be known as the "Tennessee emergency management agency" (TEMA), to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize cooperation with the federal government and the governments of other states;
(2) Confer upon the governor, TEMA, and the governing body of each political subdivision of the state the emergency powers provided herein;
(3) Provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of the state, with other states, and with the federal government with respect to carrying out all emergency management functions and responsibilities;
(4) Authorize the establishment of such organizations and the development and employment of such measures as are necessary and appropriate to carry out this chapter; and
(5) Provide the means to assist in the prevention or mitigation of emergencies which may be caused or aggravated by inadequate planning for, and regulation of, public and private facilities and land use, not to exclude flood plain management.
(b) It is further declared to be the purpose of this chapter and the policy of the state that all emergency management functions of the state be coordinated to the maximum extent with comparable functions of the federal government, including its various departments, agencies of other states and localities, and private agencies of every type, to the end that the most effective preparation and use may be made of the manpower, resources, and facilities of the nation for dealing with any emergency that may occur.
Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-803 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-803
Application of part
Status: in_force

This part shall apply to volunteer health practitioners registered with a registration system that meets the requirements of § 58-2-805 and who provide health services in this state for a host entity while an emergency declaration is in effect. Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 4.
This part shall apply to volunteer health practitioners registered with a registration system that meets the requirements of § 58-2-805 and who provide health services in this state for a host entity while an emergency declaration is in effect.
Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-124 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-124
Suspension letter - Contents
Status: in_force

The Tennessee emergency management agency shall deliver a copy of any suspension letter to the member of the senate and the member of the house of representatives who represents such area, and to the principal officer of the local legislative body of the county and municipality, if applicable. Such notice shall contain the date of suspension, the amount of suspension, reasons for the suspension, and the length of suspension. For the purposes of this section, "suspension" includes the suspension of any federal funds or state funds that are related to the emergency management program. A suspension letter shall include a synopsis of the following: (1) Task forecast agreement; (2) Quarterly activity reports; (3) Plans; (4) Training; (5) Exercises; (6) Public awareness; (7) RADEF equipment checked; (8) Emergency and missions; (9) Administrative; (10) Mitigation programs; (11) Personnel and facilities; and (12) Effectiveness. Acts 2000, ch. 686, § 3.
The Tennessee emergency management agency shall deliver a copy of any suspension letter to the member of the senate and the member of the house of representatives who represents such area, and to the principal officer of the local legislative body of the county and municipality, if applicable. Such notice shall contain the date of suspension, the amount of suspension, reasons for the suspension, and the length of suspension. For the purposes of this section, "suspension" includes the suspension of any federal funds or state funds that are related to the emergency management program. A suspension letter shall include a synopsis of the following:
(1) Task forecast agreement;
(2) Quarterly activity reports;
(3) Plans;
(4) Training;
(5) Exercises;
(6) Public awareness;
(7) RADEF equipment checked;
(8) Emergency and missions;
(9) Administrative;
(10) Mitigation programs;
(11) Personnel and facilities; and
(12) Effectiveness.
Acts 2000, ch. 686, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-8-102 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 8 / Section 58-8-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Activities under service agreements" means day-to-day cooperation and activities based upon interlocal service or operational agreements or contracts between or among governmental entities; (2) "Aid" means the same as assistance, except that aid is provided in an occurrence during any period of time when a state of emergency has not been declared; (3) "Assistance" means the provision of personnel, equipment, facilities, services, supplies, and other resources to assist in firefighting, law enforcement, the provision of public works services, the provision of emergency medical care, the provision of civil defense services, or any other emergency assistance one governmental entity is able to provide to another in response to a request for assistance in a municipal, county, state, or federal state of emergency; (4) "Disaster" means any natural, technological, or civil emergency that results in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property of sufficient severity and magnitude that there is a declaration, resulting from the emergency, of a disaster by the governor under state law or the president under federal law; (5) "Emergency" means an occurrence or threat of an occurrence, whether natural or man-made, that results in or may result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property and which results in a declaration of a state of emergency by a municipal mayor, a county mayor or executive, the governor, or the president; (6) "Emergency assistance" means assistance provided by a participating governmental entity to another under this chapter; (7) "Emergency management employee or official" means an employee or official of a governmental entity with the authority to request aid; (8) "Employee" means paid, volunteer, and auxiliary personnel and emergency management workers of a governmental entity; (9) "Governmental entity" means any political subdivision of the state, including, but not limited to, any incorporated city or town, metropolitan government, county, utility district, school district, nonprofit volunteer fire department receiving public funds and recognized under title 68, chapter 102, part 3, rescue squad, human resource agency, public building authority, airport authority, and development district, or any instrumentality of government created by one (1) or more of these named governmental entities or the general assembly, or any entity otherwise recognized by state law as a local governmental entity; (10) "Occurrence" means the imminent threat of an event or an actual event and its aftermath, whether natural or man-made, that could lead to or results in bodily injury or property damage; (11) "Participating governmental entity" means any governmental entity in the state that requests or responds to a request for aid or assistance under this chapter; (12) "Responding party" means a governmental entity that has received and responded to a request to provide mutual aid or assistance to another governmental entity under this chapter; and (13) "Requesting party" means a governmental entity that requests aid or assistance from another governmental entity under this chapter. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 641,s 2, eff. 4/4/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 641,s 1, eff. 4/4/2024. Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Activities under service agreements" means day-to-day cooperation and activities based upon interlocal service or operational agreements or contracts between or among governmental entities;
(2) "Aid" means the same as assistance, except that aid is provided in an occurrence during any period of time when a state of emergency has not been declared;
(3) "Assistance" means the provision of personnel, equipment, facilities, services, supplies, and other resources to assist in firefighting, law enforcement, the provision of public works services, the provision of emergency medical care, the provision of civil defense services, or any other emergency assistance one governmental entity is able to provide to another in response to a request for assistance in a municipal, county, state, or federal state of emergency;
(4) "Disaster" means any natural, technological, or civil emergency that results in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property of sufficient severity and magnitude that there is a declaration, resulting from the emergency, of a disaster by the governor under state law or the president under federal law;
(5) "Emergency" means an occurrence or threat of an occurrence, whether natural or man-made, that results in or may result in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property and which results in a declaration of a state of emergency by a municipal mayor, a county mayor or executive, the governor, or the president;
(6) "Emergency assistance" means assistance provided by a participating governmental entity to another under this chapter;
(7) "Emergency management employee or official" means an employee or official of a governmental entity with the authority to request aid;
(8) "Employee" means paid, volunteer, and auxiliary personnel and emergency management workers of a governmental entity;
(9) "Governmental entity" means any political subdivision of the state, including, but not limited to, any incorporated city or town, metropolitan government, county, utility district, school district, nonprofit volunteer fire department receiving public funds and recognized under title 68, chapter 102, part 3, rescue squad, human resource agency, public building authority, airport authority, and development district, or any instrumentality of government created by one (1) or more of these named governmental entities or the general assembly, or any entity otherwise recognized by state law as a local governmental entity;
(10) "Occurrence" means the imminent threat of an event or an actual event and its aftermath, whether natural or man-made, that could lead to or results in bodily injury or property damage;
(11) "Participating governmental entity" means any governmental entity in the state that requests or responds to a request for aid or assistance under this chapter;
(12) "Responding party" means a governmental entity that has received and responded to a request to provide mutual aid or assistance to another governmental entity under this chapter; and
(13) "Requesting party" means a governmental entity that requests aid or assistance from another governmental entity under this chapter.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 641,s 2, eff. 4/4/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 641,s 1, eff. 4/4/2024.
Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-122 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-122
Liberality of construction
Status: in_force

This part shall be construed liberally in order to effectuate the part's purposes. Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 1.
This part shall be construed liberally in order to effectuate the part's purposes.
Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-226 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-226
Exemption from civil process and arrest
Status: in_force

Except for the commission of treason, a felony or a breach of the peace, the officers and enlisted personnel of the national guard shall be exempt from service of civil process and from arrest while actually engaged in the following activities: (1) Drill; (2) Instruction; (3) Voluntary aid and assistance; or (4) Other military duty. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 89; 1978, ch. 830, § 3; T.C.A., § 7-142.
Except for the commission of treason, a felony or a breach of the peace, the officers and enlisted personnel of the national guard shall be exempt from service of civil process and from arrest while actually engaged in the following activities:
(1) Drill;
(2) Instruction;
(3) Voluntary aid and assistance; or
(4) Other military duty.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 89; 1978, ch. 830, § 3; T.C.A., § 7-142.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-623 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-623
Military property - Loss, damage, destruction or wrongful disposition
Status: in_force

Any person subject to §§ 58-1-611 - 58-1-634 as provided in § 58-1-632 who, without proper authority: (1) Sells or otherwise disposes of; (2) Willfully or through gross neglect damages, destroys, or loses; or (3) Willfully or through gross neglect suffers to be lost, damaged, destroyed, sold or wrongfully disposed of, any military property of the United States or of the state; is guilty of a felony and punishable as in the case of theft. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 67; T.C.A., § 7-323; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 70.
Any person subject to §§ 58-1-611 - 58-1-634 as provided in § 58-1-632 who, without proper authority:
(1) Sells or otherwise disposes of;
(2) Willfully or through gross neglect damages, destroys, or loses; or
(3) Willfully or through gross neglect suffers to be lost, damaged, destroyed, sold or wrongfully disposed of, any military property of the United States or of the state; is guilty of a felony and punishable as in the case of theft.
is guilty of a felony and punishable as in the case of theft.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 67; T.C.A., § 7-323; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 70.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-701 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-701
Creation of fund
Status: in_force

There is created within the general fund a special account to be known as the "military family assistance trust fund." Acts 2006, ch. 914, § 1.
There is created within the general fund a special account to be known as the "military family assistance trust fund."
Acts 2006, ch. 914, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-808 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-808
Scope of practice - Sanctions and penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), a volunteer health practitioner shall adhere to the scope of practice for a similarly licensed practitioner established by the licensing provisions, practice acts, or other laws of this state. (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), this part does not authorize a volunteer health practitioner to provide services that are outside the practitioner's scope of practice, even if a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would be permitted to provide the services. (c) TEMA may modify or restrict the health services that volunteer health practitioners may provide pursuant to this part. An order under this subsection (c) may take effect immediately, without prior notice or comment, and is not a rule within the meaning of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. (d) A host entity may restrict the health services that a volunteer health practitioner may provide pursuant to this part. (e) A volunteer health practitioner does not engage in unauthorized practice unless the practitioner has reason to know of any limitation, modification, or restriction under this section or that a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would not be permitted to provide the services. A volunteer health practitioner has reason to know of a limitation, modification, or restriction or that a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would not be permitted to provide a service if: (1) The practitioner knows the limitation, modification, or restriction exists or that a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would not be permitted to provide the service; or (2) From all the facts and circumstances known to the practitioner at the relevant time, a reasonable person would conclude that the limitation, modification, or restriction exists or that a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would not be permitted to provide the service. (f) In addition to the authority granted by law of this state other than this part to regulate the conduct of health practitioners, a licensing board or other disciplinary authority in this state: (1) May impose administrative disciplinary sanctions upon a health practitioner licensed in this state for conduct outside of this state in response to an out-of-state emergency; (2) May impose civil penalties pursuant to § 63-1-134 upon a practitioner not licensed in this state for conduct in this state in response to an in-state emergency; and (3) Shall report any civil penalty imposed upon a practitioner licensed in another state to the appropriate licensing board or other disciplinary authority in any other state in which the practitioner is known to be licensed. (g) In determining whether to impose administrative disciplinary sanctions or civil penalties under subsection (f), a licensing board or other disciplinary authority shall consider the circumstances in which the conduct took place, including any exigent circumstances, and the practitioner's scope of practice, education, training, experience, and specialized skill. Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 9.
(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), a volunteer health practitioner shall adhere to the scope of practice for a similarly licensed practitioner established by the licensing provisions, practice acts, or other laws of this state.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), this part does not authorize a volunteer health practitioner to provide services that are outside the practitioner's scope of practice, even if a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would be permitted to provide the services.
(c) TEMA may modify or restrict the health services that volunteer health practitioners may provide pursuant to this part. An order under this subsection (c) may take effect immediately, without prior notice or comment, and is not a rule within the meaning of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
(d) A host entity may restrict the health services that a volunteer health practitioner may provide pursuant to this part.
(e) A volunteer health practitioner does not engage in unauthorized practice unless the practitioner has reason to know of any limitation, modification, or restriction under this section or that a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would not be permitted to provide the services. A volunteer health practitioner has reason to know of a limitation, modification, or restriction or that a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would not be permitted to provide a service if: (1) The practitioner knows the limitation, modification, or restriction exists or that a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would not be permitted to provide the service; or (2) From all the facts and circumstances known to the practitioner at the relevant time, a reasonable person would conclude that the limitation, modification, or restriction exists or that a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would not be permitted to provide the service.
(1) The practitioner knows the limitation, modification, or restriction exists or that a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would not be permitted to provide the service; or
(2) From all the facts and circumstances known to the practitioner at the relevant time, a reasonable person would conclude that the limitation, modification, or restriction exists or that a similarly licensed practitioner in this state would not be permitted to provide the service.
(f) In addition to the authority granted by law of this state other than this part to regulate the conduct of health practitioners, a licensing board or other disciplinary authority in this state: (1) May impose administrative disciplinary sanctions upon a health practitioner licensed in this state for conduct outside of this state in response to an out-of-state emergency; (2) May impose civil penalties pursuant to § 63-1-134 upon a practitioner not licensed in this state for conduct in this state in response to an in-state emergency; and (3) Shall report any civil penalty imposed upon a practitioner licensed in another state to the appropriate licensing board or other disciplinary authority in any other state in which the practitioner is known to be licensed.
(1) May impose administrative disciplinary sanctions upon a health practitioner licensed in this state for conduct outside of this state in response to an out-of-state emergency;
(2) May impose civil penalties pursuant to § 63-1-134 upon a practitioner not licensed in this state for conduct in this state in response to an in-state emergency; and
(3) Shall report any civil penalty imposed upon a practitioner licensed in another state to the appropriate licensing board or other disciplinary authority in any other state in which the practitioner is known to be licensed.
(g) In determining whether to impose administrative disciplinary sanctions or civil penalties under subsection (f), a licensing board or other disciplinary authority shall consider the circumstances in which the conduct took place, including any exigent circumstances, and the practitioner's scope of practice, education, training, experience, and specialized skill.
Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-204 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-204
Residency or presence in state not established - Broad interpretation of protections
Status: in_force

(a) A responding out-of-state employee: (1) Must not be considered to have established residency or a presence in this state that would require the employee or the employee's employer to administer, file, or pay taxes or fees or to be subjected to pay any other state or local tax or fee, except as expressly provided for in this part; and (2) When holding a license, certificate, or other permit issued by the state of the employee's permanent residence or any other state as evidence that the employee is qualified to perform professional, mechanical, or other services, must be deemed licensed, certified, or permitted by this state to render disaster or emergency related work involving such professional, mechanical, or other services and must not be required to register, report, or pay any tax or fee related to such licensure, certification, or permitting in this state. (b) A responding out-of-state business does not establish a level of presence during a disaster response period that would require the business to register, file, or remit state or local taxes or that would subject that business to any state licensing or registration requirements. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the protections afforded by this section must be interpreted broadly to relieve a responding out-of-state business and a responding out-of-state employee from any obligation to provide, require, or remit documentation, registration, taxes, fees, or other submissions or filings with this state or its political subdivisions, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Unemployment insurance; (2) State and local occupational licensing fees; (3) Registration for state and local sales and use tax, imposed by title 67, chapter 6, or any requirement to collect tax, file returns, or otherwise self-report or remit any sales or use tax to this state as a result of or in relation to any disaster or emergency related work; (4) Any registration or regulation of businesses or public utilities by the secretary of state, public utilities commission, or any other agency or instrumentality of this state; and (5) The franchise and excise tax imposed by title 67, chapter 4, parts 20 and 21, the business tax imposed by title 67, chapter 4, part 7, and any other state or local tax on or measured by, in whole or in part, net or gross income or receipts, so that all disaster or emergency related work of the responding out-of-state business that is conducted in this state must be disregarded with respect to any filing requirements for such tax, including the filing required for a unitary or combined group of which the responding out-of-state business may be a part. If an affiliate of a responding out-of-state business is required to file a combined or consolidated return, the responding out-of-state business's income, revenue, or receipts from disaster or emergency related work in this state must not be sourced to this state and must not otherwise impact or increase the amount of income, revenue, or receipts apportioned to this state. Acts 2019, ch. 378, § 1.
(a) A responding out-of-state employee: (1) Must not be considered to have established residency or a presence in this state that would require the employee or the employee's employer to administer, file, or pay taxes or fees or to be subjected to pay any other state or local tax or fee, except as expressly provided for in this part; and (2) When holding a license, certificate, or other permit issued by the state of the employee's permanent residence or any other state as evidence that the employee is qualified to perform professional, mechanical, or other services, must be deemed licensed, certified, or permitted by this state to render disaster or emergency related work involving such professional, mechanical, or other services and must not be required to register, report, or pay any tax or fee related to such licensure, certification, or permitting in this state.
(1) Must not be considered to have established residency or a presence in this state that would require the employee or the employee's employer to administer, file, or pay taxes or fees or to be subjected to pay any other state or local tax or fee, except as expressly provided for in this part; and
(2) When holding a license, certificate, or other permit issued by the state of the employee's permanent residence or any other state as evidence that the employee is qualified to perform professional, mechanical, or other services, must be deemed licensed, certified, or permitted by this state to render disaster or emergency related work involving such professional, mechanical, or other services and must not be required to register, report, or pay any tax or fee related to such licensure, certification, or permitting in this state.
(b) A responding out-of-state business does not establish a level of presence during a disaster response period that would require the business to register, file, or remit state or local taxes or that would subject that business to any state licensing or registration requirements.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the protections afforded by this section must be interpreted broadly to relieve a responding out-of-state business and a responding out-of-state employee from any obligation to provide, require, or remit documentation, registration, taxes, fees, or other submissions or filings with this state or its political subdivisions, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Unemployment insurance; (2) State and local occupational licensing fees; (3) Registration for state and local sales and use tax, imposed by title 67, chapter 6, or any requirement to collect tax, file returns, or otherwise self-report or remit any sales or use tax to this state as a result of or in relation to any disaster or emergency related work; (4) Any registration or regulation of businesses or public utilities by the secretary of state, public utilities commission, or any other agency or instrumentality of this state; and (5) The franchise and excise tax imposed by title 67, chapter 4, parts 20 and 21, the business tax imposed by title 67, chapter 4, part 7, and any other state or local tax on or measured by, in whole or in part, net or gross income or receipts, so that all disaster or emergency related work of the responding out-of-state business that is conducted in this state must be disregarded with respect to any filing requirements for such tax, including the filing required for a unitary or combined group of which the responding out-of-state business may be a part. If an affiliate of a responding out-of-state business is required to file a combined or consolidated return, the responding out-of-state business's income, revenue, or receipts from disaster or emergency related work in this state must not be sourced to this state and must not otherwise impact or increase the amount of income, revenue, or receipts apportioned to this state.
(1) Unemployment insurance;
(2) State and local occupational licensing fees;
(3) Registration for state and local sales and use tax, imposed by title 67, chapter 6, or any requirement to collect tax, file returns, or otherwise self-report or remit any sales or use tax to this state as a result of or in relation to any disaster or emergency related work;
(4) Any registration or regulation of businesses or public utilities by the secretary of state, public utilities commission, or any other agency or instrumentality of this state; and
(5) The franchise and excise tax imposed by title 67, chapter 4, parts 20 and 21, the business tax imposed by title 67, chapter 4, part 7, and any other state or local tax on or measured by, in whole or in part, net or gross income or receipts, so that all disaster or emergency related work of the responding out-of-state business that is conducted in this state must be disregarded with respect to any filing requirements for such tax, including the filing required for a unitary or combined group of which the responding out-of-state business may be a part. If an affiliate of a responding out-of-state business is required to file a combined or consolidated return, the responding out-of-state business's income, revenue, or receipts from disaster or emergency related work in this state must not be sourced to this state and must not otherwise impact or increase the amount of income, revenue, or receipts apportioned to this state.
Acts 2019, ch. 378, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-628 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-628
Malingering
Status: in_force

Any member of the national guard who for the purpose of avoiding work, duty or service: (1) Feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse or derangement; or (2) Intentionally inflicts self-injury; is guilty of a Class E felony. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 72; T.C.A., § 7-328; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 73.
Any member of the national guard who for the purpose of avoiding work, duty or service:
(1) Feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse or derangement; or
(2) Intentionally inflicts self-injury; is guilty of a Class E felony.
is guilty of a Class E felony.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 72; T.C.A., § 7-328; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 73.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-109 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-109
Active duty pay
Status: in_force

(a) Members of the national guard when assigned to state military duty by the commander in chief, or when ordered to active state service pursuant to § 58-1-106 , shall be paid from the funds appropriated, or otherwise legally made available to the military department, at the same rate of pay and allowances as are at the time provided for the same grade and ratings in active federal service, except that lesser rates of pay may be prescribed by the adjutant general for personnel on full-time active duty; provided, however, that no member shall receive less than fifty dollars ($50.00) per day. No member shall receive less than fifty-five dollars ($55.00) per day when called to active duty in case of grave emergency under § 58-1-106 . (b) The compensation for members of the national guard under this section must accrue upon being ordered to active state service. The payment of compensation to the members must use this state's established weekly pay cycle as needed to effectuate compensation. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 8; 1971, ch. 184, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-109; Acts 1987, ch. 128, §§ 1, 2.
(a) Members of the national guard when assigned to state military duty by the commander in chief, or when ordered to active state service pursuant to § 58-1-106 , shall be paid from the funds appropriated, or otherwise legally made available to the military department, at the same rate of pay and allowances as are at the time provided for the same grade and ratings in active federal service, except that lesser rates of pay may be prescribed by the adjutant general for personnel on full-time active duty; provided, however, that no member shall receive less than fifty dollars ($50.00) per day. No member shall receive less than fifty-five dollars ($55.00) per day when called to active duty in case of grave emergency under § 58-1-106 .
(b) The compensation for members of the national guard under this section must accrue upon being ordered to active state service. The payment of compensation to the members must use this state's established weekly pay cycle as needed to effectuate compensation.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 360, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 8; 1971, ch. 184, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-109; Acts 1987, ch. 128, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-125 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-125
Acceptance of gifts
Status: in_force

The governor, on behalf of the state, may accept a gift of funds from any person, firm, or corporation for the purpose of providing funding for emergency relief services. Gifted funds shall be deposited in the emergency and contingency fund. The emergency and contingency fund may be used for any purpose authorized by law to be allowed on executive order of the governor. Acts 2006, ch. 942, § 1.
The governor, on behalf of the state, may accept a gift of funds from any person, firm, or corporation for the purpose of providing funding for emergency relief services. Gifted funds shall be deposited in the emergency and contingency fund. The emergency and contingency fund may be used for any purpose authorized by law to be allowed on executive order of the governor.
Acts 2006, ch. 942, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-504 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-504
Condemnation of land
Status: in_force

If it is necessary to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire lands authorized to be acquired by § 58-1-501 , such proceedings shall be instituted in the name of the state of Tennessee against the property owner or owners, and the property shall be condemned under the general statutes providing for condemnation of lands for public purposes and containing the law of eminent domain. Acts 1941, ch. 2, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 186.5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-510.
If it is necessary to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire lands authorized to be acquired by § 58-1-501 , such proceedings shall be instituted in the name of the state of Tennessee against the property owner or owners, and the property shall be condemned under the general statutes providing for condemnation of lands for public purposes and containing the law of eminent domain.
Acts 1941, ch. 2, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 186.5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-510.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-624 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-624
Property other than military property - Waste, spoilage, or destruction
Status: in_force

Any person subject to §§ 58-1-611 - 58-1-634 as provided in § 58-1-632 who, while on active state duty or in a duty status other than active state duty, willfully or recklessly wastes, spoils, or otherwise willfully and wrongfully destroys or damages any property other than military property of the United States or of the state, is guilty of a Class E felony. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 68; T.C.A., § 7-324; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 71.
Any person subject to §§ 58-1-611 - 58-1-634 as provided in § 58-1-632 who, while on active state duty or in a duty status other than active state duty, willfully or recklessly wastes, spoils, or otherwise willfully and wrongfully destroys or damages any property other than military property of the United States or of the state, is guilty of a Class E felony.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 68; T.C.A., § 7-324; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 71.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-7-114 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 7 / Section 58-7-114
Death of resident - Notice to guardian or next of kin - Disposition of personal property
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the death of a resident of a Tennessee state veterans' home, the administrator of the home shall promptly give notice of such death to the guardian or next of kin of such resident. (b) The administrator, executor or personal representative of the deceased person, or if there be none, one (1) or more of the heirs at law or next of kin, shall be notified by registered mail of any personal property owned by the deceased and left at the home at the time of the resident's death. Notice of an administrator, executor or personal representative shall be directed to the probate court of the county wherein the administrator, executor or personal representative is qualified to administer the estate of the deceased. Notice to the next of kin or heirs at law shall be addressed to the last known address of such person or persons. (c) The administrator of the home shall thereafter keep such personal property for twelve (12) months following the date of such notice or notices, at the expiration of which time, if it has not been claimed, the administrator shall sell or otherwise dispose of the property, with the approval of the state veterans' home foundation, incorporated, and deposit the proceeds from such sale or disposition in a fund, maintained under the supervision of the administrator for the purpose of providing needy patients or residents in the institution with comforts and necessities they are unable to provide for themselves. (d) If, after diligent search and inquiry, the name of none of the persons required to be notified in subsection (b) can be ascertained so that the required notice cannot be given, or the persons notified do not open the estate or otherwise proceed to dispose of the estate in a lawful manner, any property owned and left by any deceased resident in the home shall be kept for twelve (12) months after the death of the resident and if unclaimed, be disposed of as provided in subsection (c). (e) When any resident otherwise leaves the home, and leaves any personal property in the home, the administrator shall promptly notify such former resident by registered mail addressed to the resident's last known address of the fact that property belonging to the resident has been left at the home. Such property shall be kept for twelve (12) months from the date of the notice and if not claimed at the expiration of that time, disposed of as provided in subsection (c). Acts 1993, ch. 302, § 1.
(a) Upon the death of a resident of a Tennessee state veterans' home, the administrator of the home shall promptly give notice of such death to the guardian or next of kin of such resident.
(b) The administrator, executor or personal representative of the deceased person, or if there be none, one (1) or more of the heirs at law or next of kin, shall be notified by registered mail of any personal property owned by the deceased and left at the home at the time of the resident's death. Notice of an administrator, executor or personal representative shall be directed to the probate court of the county wherein the administrator, executor or personal representative is qualified to administer the estate of the deceased. Notice to the next of kin or heirs at law shall be addressed to the last known address of such person or persons.
(c) The administrator of the home shall thereafter keep such personal property for twelve (12) months following the date of such notice or notices, at the expiration of which time, if it has not been claimed, the administrator shall sell or otherwise dispose of the property, with the approval of the state veterans' home foundation, incorporated, and deposit the proceeds from such sale or disposition in a fund, maintained under the supervision of the administrator for the purpose of providing needy patients or residents in the institution with comforts and necessities they are unable to provide for themselves.
(d) If, after diligent search and inquiry, the name of none of the persons required to be notified in subsection (b) can be ascertained so that the required notice cannot be given, or the persons notified do not open the estate or otherwise proceed to dispose of the estate in a lawful manner, any property owned and left by any deceased resident in the home shall be kept for twelve (12) months after the death of the resident and if unclaimed, be disposed of as provided in subsection (c).
(e) When any resident otherwise leaves the home, and leaves any personal property in the home, the administrator shall promptly notify such former resident by registered mail addressed to the resident's last known address of the fact that property belonging to the resident has been left at the home. Such property shall be kept for twelve (12) months from the date of the notice and if not claimed at the expiration of that time, disposed of as provided in subsection (c).
Acts 1993, ch. 302, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-8-112 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 8 / Section 58-8-112
Existing mutual aid agreements
Status: in_force

Governmental entities that are parties to existing mutual aid agreements may by resolution of their governing bodies determine to continue to operate under those agreements until they expire or are terminated. If a governmental entity does not affirm the continued existence of the agreement, it shall expire on July 1, 2004, and this chapter applies. If the governmental entity affirms an agreement, the terms of the agreement and applicable authorizing law will continue to govern activities under the agreement. Mutual aid agreements between Tennessee governmental entities and governmental entities in other states are not affected by this chapter and continue to be authorized and governed by the Interlocal Cooperation Act, compiled in title 12, chapter 9, and other applicable law. Except for the continuation of existing agreements as provided in this section, any new agreements made after July 1, 2004, and aid or assistance provided at the request of TEMA under § 58-2-113 , this chapter is the exclusive method for providing mutual aid and emergency assistance between governmental entities. Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
Governmental entities that are parties to existing mutual aid agreements may by resolution of their governing bodies determine to continue to operate under those agreements until they expire or are terminated. If a governmental entity does not affirm the continued existence of the agreement, it shall expire on July 1, 2004, and this chapter applies. If the governmental entity affirms an agreement, the terms of the agreement and applicable authorizing law will continue to govern activities under the agreement. Mutual aid agreements between Tennessee governmental entities and governmental entities in other states are not affected by this chapter and continue to be authorized and governed by the Interlocal Cooperation Act, compiled in title 12, chapter 9, and other applicable law. Except for the continuation of existing agreements as provided in this section, any new agreements made after July 1, 2004, and aid or assistance provided at the request of TEMA under § 58-2-113 , this chapter is the exclusive method for providing mutual aid and emergency assistance between governmental entities.
Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-3-110 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 3 / Section 58-3-110
Appropriations for local service offices
Status: in_force

(a) The several county legislative bodies of the counties of this state and the several governing bodies of incorporated municipalities in this state are authorized to appropriate such funds as may be deemed necessary for the operation of such service offices; provided, however, that where such offices be established by appropriate agreement as hereinabove provided, the necessary funds for the operation thereof may be appropriated by the several political subdivisions participating therein in such proportion as may be agreed upon between themselves. (b) (1) The senior accredited officer serving in a county veterans' service office may receive compensation commensurate to the compensation paid to heads of county government departments of comparable size in the county in which the officer is employed. Such compensation may be prorated to reflect the number of hours that the officer actually works during a specific pay period. (2) Staff personnel employed by the respective veterans' service offices may receive compensation commensurate to the compensation paid to county government employees in comparable positions. Acts 1945, ch. 38, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.16 (Williams, § 1012.19); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1012; Acts 2004, ch. 664, § 4.
(a) The several county legislative bodies of the counties of this state and the several governing bodies of incorporated municipalities in this state are authorized to appropriate such funds as may be deemed necessary for the operation of such service offices; provided, however, that where such offices be established by appropriate agreement as hereinabove provided, the necessary funds for the operation thereof may be appropriated by the several political subdivisions participating therein in such proportion as may be agreed upon between themselves.
(b) (1) The senior accredited officer serving in a county veterans' service office may receive compensation commensurate to the compensation paid to heads of county government departments of comparable size in the county in which the officer is employed. Such compensation may be prorated to reflect the number of hours that the officer actually works during a specific pay period. (2) Staff personnel employed by the respective veterans' service offices may receive compensation commensurate to the compensation paid to county government employees in comparable positions.
(1) The senior accredited officer serving in a county veterans' service office may receive compensation commensurate to the compensation paid to heads of county government departments of comparable size in the county in which the officer is employed. Such compensation may be prorated to reflect the number of hours that the officer actually works during a specific pay period.
(2) Staff personnel employed by the respective veterans' service offices may receive compensation commensurate to the compensation paid to county government employees in comparable positions.
Acts 1945, ch. 38, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.16 (Williams, § 1012.19); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1012; Acts 2004, ch. 664, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-9-105 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 9 / Section 58-9-105
Implementation
Status: in_force

To implement its responsibilities, the commission may: (1) Review state budgets and review grant proposals, other than those grant proposals submitted by institutions of postsecondary education to the federal government, for earthquake-related activities and to advise the governor and the general assembly thereon; (2) Review programs relating to earthquake safety and advise the governor and the general assembly concerning earthquake hazard mitigation proposals; and (3) Recommend the addition, deletion or changing of state and local agency standards when, in the commission's view, the existing situation creates undue hazards or when new developments would promote earthquake hazard mitigation. Acts 2006, ch. 905, § 6.
To implement its responsibilities, the commission may:
(1) Review state budgets and review grant proposals, other than those grant proposals submitted by institutions of postsecondary education to the federal government, for earthquake-related activities and to advise the governor and the general assembly thereon;
(2) Review programs relating to earthquake safety and advise the governor and the general assembly concerning earthquake hazard mitigation proposals; and
(3) Recommend the addition, deletion or changing of state and local agency standards when, in the commission's view, the existing situation creates undue hazards or when new developments would promote earthquake hazard mitigation.
Acts 2006, ch. 905, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-605 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-605
Commissioned officers' power to take oaths and acknowledgments
Status: in_force

In addition to the acknowledgment of instruments and the performance of other notarial acts in the manner and form and as otherwise provided by law, instruments may be acknowledged, documents attested, oaths and affirmations administered, depositions and affidavits executed, and other notarial acts performed in connection with any pleading or other instrument to be filed or used in any court in this state, before or by any commissioned officer in active service of the armed forces of the United States, with the rank of second lieutenant or higher, in the army or marine corps, or with the rank of ensign or higher, in the navy or coast guard, or with the equivalent rank in any other component part of the armed forces of the United States, by any person who is a member of the armed forces of the United States or the spouse of such member of the armed forces accompanying a spouse in such service. Code 1858, § 2070 (deriv. Acts 1847-1848, ch. 82, § 1); Shan., § 3747; Code 1932, § 7662; Acts 1945, ch. 5, § 2; 1945, ch. 65, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 1012.30, 7662 (Williams, §§ 1012.33, 7662); modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-305.
In addition to the acknowledgment of instruments and the performance of other notarial acts in the manner and form and as otherwise provided by law, instruments may be acknowledged, documents attested, oaths and affirmations administered, depositions and affidavits executed, and other notarial acts performed in connection with any pleading or other instrument to be filed or used in any court in this state, before or by any commissioned officer in active service of the armed forces of the United States, with the rank of second lieutenant or higher, in the army or marine corps, or with the rank of ensign or higher, in the navy or coast guard, or with the equivalent rank in any other component part of the armed forces of the United States, by any person who is a member of the armed forces of the United States or the spouse of such member of the armed forces accompanying a spouse in such service.
Code 1858, § 2070 (deriv. Acts 1847-1848, ch. 82, § 1); Shan., § 3747; Code 1932, § 7662; Acts 1945, ch. 5, § 2; 1945, ch. 65, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 1012.30, 7662 (Williams, §§ 1012.33, 7662); modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-305.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-4-102 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 4 / Section 58-4-102
Personnel - Appropriations
Status: in_force

The adjutant general, with the approval of the governor, shall appoint such necessary personnel as may be needed to enable the war records bureau to function efficiently; the compensation of such personnel, to be fixed by the adjutant general, with the approval of the governor, shall be upon the same scale as paid for comparable services in other departments of the state. For the purpose of enabling the bureau to operate, there is appropriated the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) annually. Acts 1945, ch. 136, § 2; 1947, ch. 86, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.7 (Williams, § 1012.9); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-802.
The adjutant general, with the approval of the governor, shall appoint such necessary personnel as may be needed to enable the war records bureau to function efficiently; the compensation of such personnel, to be fixed by the adjutant general, with the approval of the governor, shall be upon the same scale as paid for comparable services in other departments of the state. For the purpose of enabling the bureau to operate, there is appropriated the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) annually.
Acts 1945, ch. 136, § 2; 1947, ch. 86, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.7 (Williams, § 1012.9); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-802.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-8-109 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 8 / Section 58-8-109
Scope of authority - Workers' compensation coverage - Liability
Status: in_force

(a) When employees of the responding party are sent from the employing jurisdiction to another jurisdiction or jurisdictions in response to a request for aid or assistance under this chapter, they have the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were performing their duties in the jurisdiction in which they normally function. (b) Employees of the responding party will be considered as the responding party's employees at all times while performing their duties under this chapter for purposes of the workers' compensation law and for that purpose will be considered as acting within the course and scope of their employment with the responding party. (c) Under § 29-20-107(f) , for liability purposes only, employees of the responding party are to be considered employees of the requesting party while performing their duties under this chapter at the scene of the occurrence or emergency or other locations necessary for the response while under the supervision of the requesting party. At all other times in the response, including traveling to the scene and returning to the employing jurisdiction, such employees are to be considered for liability purposes to be employees of the responding party. Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
(a) When employees of the responding party are sent from the employing jurisdiction to another jurisdiction or jurisdictions in response to a request for aid or assistance under this chapter, they have the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were performing their duties in the jurisdiction in which they normally function.
(b) Employees of the responding party will be considered as the responding party's employees at all times while performing their duties under this chapter for purposes of the workers' compensation law and for that purpose will be considered as acting within the course and scope of their employment with the responding party.
(c) Under § 29-20-107(f) , for liability purposes only, employees of the responding party are to be considered employees of the requesting party while performing their duties under this chapter at the scene of the occurrence or emergency or other locations necessary for the response while under the supervision of the requesting party. At all other times in the response, including traveling to the scene and returning to the employing jurisdiction, such employees are to be considered for liability purposes to be employees of the responding party.
Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-301 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-301
Call to active service - Enrollment of militia
Status: in_force

The governor, with the advice and consent of the general assembly, and pursuant to the laws of the United States, shall call the militia, or any portion thereof, into active service at any time that public safety requires it; provided, that the governor is authorized to have enrollment made of all persons of this state subject to military duty or draft into the military service, and is directed, at such time as the necessity seems imminent, to cause each county assessor to make such enrollment of the assessor's respective county, stating the name, address, age, and previous military or naval experience of all persons so enrolled, if any, and to furnish copies of such enrollment to the respective county clerk, and the adjutant general. Each county shall furnish all blank forms and bear all expenses necessary to enrollment of its citizens. The governor shall have the power, in the governor's discretion, to appoint an enrolling board of three (3) members in each county to act in lieu of the county assessor, which board shall make such enrollments as directed at the time by the governor. The governor shall have the power, and is directed, to issue, at the proper time, regulations in detail governing the entry or draft of enrolled citizens into the military service, and their assignments to units. Acts 1933, ch. 128, § 25; C. Supp. 1950, § 1003.26 (Williams, § 845.25); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-202.
The governor, with the advice and consent of the general assembly, and pursuant to the laws of the United States, shall call the militia, or any portion thereof, into active service at any time that public safety requires it; provided, that the governor is authorized to have enrollment made of all persons of this state subject to military duty or draft into the military service, and is directed, at such time as the necessity seems imminent, to cause each county assessor to make such enrollment of the assessor's respective county, stating the name, address, age, and previous military or naval experience of all persons so enrolled, if any, and to furnish copies of such enrollment to the respective county clerk, and the adjutant general. Each county shall furnish all blank forms and bear all expenses necessary to enrollment of its citizens. The governor shall have the power, in the governor's discretion, to appoint an enrolling board of three (3) members in each county to act in lieu of the county assessor, which board shall make such enrollments as directed at the time by the governor. The governor shall have the power, and is directed, to issue, at the proper time, regulations in detail governing the entry or draft of enrolled citizens into the military service, and their assignments to units.
Acts 1933, ch. 128, § 25; C. Supp. 1950, § 1003.26 (Williams, § 845.25); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-202.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-205 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-205
Effect of remaining in state after disaster response period
Status: in_force

After a disaster response period, if a responding out-of-state business or a responding out-of-state employee remains in this state: (1) Such business or individual loses the protections of this part; and (2) For purposes of computing franchise and excise tax imposed by title 67, chapter 4, parts 20 and 21, and the business tax imposed by title 67, chapter 4, part 7, the computation must include in the tax base net or gross income or receipts from activities transacted during the disaster response period. Acts 2019, ch. 378, § 1.
After a disaster response period, if a responding out-of-state business or a responding out-of-state employee remains in this state:
(1) Such business or individual loses the protections of this part; and
(2) For purposes of computing franchise and excise tax imposed by title 67, chapter 4, parts 20 and 21, and the business tax imposed by title 67, chapter 4, part 7, the computation must include in the tax base net or gross income or receipts from activities transacted during the disaster response period.
Acts 2019, ch. 378, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-813 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-813
Uniformity of law among states
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this part, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 14.
In applying and construing this part, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-809 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-809
Limitations on rights, privileges or immunities provided to volunteer health practitioners - Incorporation of volunteers into emergency forces
Status: in_force

(a) This part does not limit rights, privileges, or immunities provided to volunteer health practitioners by laws other than this part. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), this part does not affect requirements for the use of health practitioners pursuant to the emergency management assistance compacts. (b) TEMA, pursuant to the emergency management assistance compacts, may incorporate into the emergency forces of this state volunteer health practitioners who are not officers or employees of this state, a political subdivision of this state, or a municipality or other local government within this state. Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 10.
(a) This part does not limit rights, privileges, or immunities provided to volunteer health practitioners by laws other than this part. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), this part does not affect requirements for the use of health practitioners pursuant to the emergency management assistance compacts.
(b) TEMA, pursuant to the emergency management assistance compacts, may incorporate into the emergency forces of this state volunteer health practitioners who are not officers or employees of this state, a political subdivision of this state, or a municipality or other local government within this state.
Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-110 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-110
Military staff of the governor
Status: in_force

The military staff of the governor shall consist of the adjutant general, who shall be ex officio chief of staff, the national guard officers assigned to the state headquarters, and such aides-de-camp as the governor shall deem necessary, all of whom shall be federally recognized, commissioned officers detailed by the governor from the national guard. Officers detailed pursuant to this section shall not be relieved from their ordinary duties except when actually on duty with the governor. The military staff of the governor shall perform such personal and ceremonial duties as may be required by the governor. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 9; T.C.A., § 7-110.
The military staff of the governor shall consist of the adjutant general, who shall be ex officio chief of staff, the national guard officers assigned to the state headquarters, and such aides-de-camp as the governor shall deem necessary, all of whom shall be federally recognized, commissioned officers detailed by the governor from the national guard. Officers detailed pursuant to this section shall not be relieved from their ordinary duties except when actually on duty with the governor. The military staff of the governor shall perform such personal and ceremonial duties as may be required by the governor.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 9; T.C.A., § 7-110.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-203 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-203
Payment of taxes and fees by responding out-of-state businesses and employees - Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, responding out-of-state businesses and responding out-of-state employees shall pay the following transaction taxes and fees, when the tax or fee is determined, collected, remitted, and reported by others duly registered and required to collect such taxes and fees: (1) Fuel excise taxes imposed under title 67, chapter 3; (2) State and local sales and use taxes imposed under title 67, chapter 6; (3) Local hotel occupancy taxes imposed under title 67, chapter 4, part 14; (4) Taxes imposed on the purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer under title 57; and (5) Any other transaction tax or fee assessed, collected, or imposed on specific transactions or activities in the usual course of business without imposing any obligation on a responding out-of-state business or responding out-of-state employee to register, file a return, or otherwise self-report and remit the tax or fee due. (b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, tangible personal property of a responding out-of-state business, upon being installed or affixed to real property within this state, sold or transferred to in-state persons, or otherwise coming to rest and acquiring situs within this state, is subject to use tax, ad valorem tax, and any other tax imposed directly or indirectly on such property. (c) This part does not limit or otherwise alter or amend the power of a court to exercise personal or in rem jurisdiction over responding out-of-state businesses, responding out-of-state employees, or their property; provided, that such jurisdiction must not be used as a basis to impose a tax, fee, or other obligation contrary to this part. (d) This part does not confer immunity from criminal prosecution in a court of this state. Acts 2019, ch. 378, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, responding out-of-state businesses and responding out-of-state employees shall pay the following transaction taxes and fees, when the tax or fee is determined, collected, remitted, and reported by others duly registered and required to collect such taxes and fees: (1) Fuel excise taxes imposed under title 67, chapter 3; (2) State and local sales and use taxes imposed under title 67, chapter 6; (3) Local hotel occupancy taxes imposed under title 67, chapter 4, part 14; (4) Taxes imposed on the purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer under title 57; and (5) Any other transaction tax or fee assessed, collected, or imposed on specific transactions or activities in the usual course of business without imposing any obligation on a responding out-of-state business or responding out-of-state employee to register, file a return, or otherwise self-report and remit the tax or fee due.
(1) Fuel excise taxes imposed under title 67, chapter 3;
(2) State and local sales and use taxes imposed under title 67, chapter 6;
(3) Local hotel occupancy taxes imposed under title 67, chapter 4, part 14;
(4) Taxes imposed on the purchase or consumption of alcoholic beverages and beer under title 57; and
(5) Any other transaction tax or fee assessed, collected, or imposed on specific transactions or activities in the usual course of business without imposing any obligation on a responding out-of-state business or responding out-of-state employee to register, file a return, or otherwise self-report and remit the tax or fee due.
(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, tangible personal property of a responding out-of-state business, upon being installed or affixed to real property within this state, sold or transferred to in-state persons, or otherwise coming to rest and acquiring situs within this state, is subject to use tax, ad valorem tax, and any other tax imposed directly or indirectly on such property.
(c) This part does not limit or otherwise alter or amend the power of a court to exercise personal or in rem jurisdiction over responding out-of-state businesses, responding out-of-state employees, or their property; provided, that such jurisdiction must not be used as a basis to impose a tax, fee, or other obligation contrary to this part.
(d) This part does not confer immunity from criminal prosecution in a court of this state.
Acts 2019, ch. 378, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-412 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-412
Governor's authority and power to call members of the state guard to active state duty with the member's consent
Status: in_force

The governor is authorized and empowered to call members of the state guard to active state duty with the member's consent, for the performance of any official duty in connection with state guard activities. Inactive reserve status may include voluntary unpaid state service for assistance to local authorities during times of disaster, or other times of crisis, when requested from and approved by the adjutant general by city, county or metropolitan local authorities. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 364,s 1, eff. 5/13/2013.
The governor is authorized and empowered to call members of the state guard to active state duty with the member's consent, for the performance of any official duty in connection with state guard activities. Inactive reserve status may include voluntary unpaid state service for assistance to local authorities during times of disaster, or other times of crisis, when requested from and approved by the adjutant general by city, county or metropolitan local authorities.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 364,s 1, eff. 5/13/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-3-103 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 3 / Section 58-3-103
Removal of disability of minor veterans and spouses
Status: in_force

The disability of minority is removed from all minors who serve with the armed forces of the United States so far as the same is necessary to enable such minors to enter into any and all contracts contemplated and authorized by any legislation, state or federal, granting rights, benefits or privileges to honorably discharged veterans. This removal of such disability shall likewise extend and apply to all contracts necessarily implied and arising out of their acceptance of such benefits, rights or privileges, likewise whenever under the laws of this state, the joinder of the spouse of any such minor in the execution of any instrument shall be necessary to its enforceability and if such spouse be likewise a minor, the disability shall also be removed to the extent necessary to allow the valid and enforceable execution of such instrument by such spouse, including the execution of all warranty deeds, trust deeds and all other instruments directly or incidentally connected with such benefits, but not further or otherwise. Acts 1945, ch. 26, § 1; 1947, ch. 195, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, §1012.32 (Williams, § 1012.35); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1003.
The disability of minority is removed from all minors who serve with the armed forces of the United States so far as the same is necessary to enable such minors to enter into any and all contracts contemplated and authorized by any legislation, state or federal, granting rights, benefits or privileges to honorably discharged veterans. This removal of such disability shall likewise extend and apply to all contracts necessarily implied and arising out of their acceptance of such benefits, rights or privileges, likewise whenever under the laws of this state, the joinder of the spouse of any such minor in the execution of any instrument shall be necessary to its enforceability and if such spouse be likewise a minor, the disability shall also be removed to the extent necessary to allow the valid and enforceable execution of such instrument by such spouse, including the execution of all warranty deeds, trust deeds and all other instruments directly or incidentally connected with such benefits, but not further or otherwise.
Acts 1945, ch. 26, § 1; 1947, ch. 195, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, §1012.32 (Williams, § 1012.35); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1003.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-618 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-618
Failure to obey order or regulation
Status: in_force

Any member of the national guard who: (1) Violates or fails to obey any lawful general order or regulation; (2) Having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by a member of the Tennessee national guard, which it is the guard member's duty to obey, fails to obey the order; or (3) Is derelict in the performance of duties; is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 62; T.C.A., § 7-318; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
Any member of the national guard who:
(1) Violates or fails to obey any lawful general order or regulation;
(2) Having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by a member of the Tennessee national guard, which it is the guard member's duty to obey, fails to obey the order; or
(3) Is derelict in the performance of duties; is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 62; T.C.A., § 7-318; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-634 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-634
Unauthorized sale or disposition of military property or equipment - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who shall sell, or offer for sale, barter or exchange, pledge, lend or give away, secrete, or retain after demand made by the civil or military officers of the state of Tennessee any clothing, arms, military outfits or accoutrements, or any other military property or equipment furnished by or through the state of Tennessee or the United States to any member of the military forces of the state of Tennessee, or who shall receive by purchase, barter, exchange, pledge, loan or gift, any such military property or equipment of the state of Tennessee or the United States, is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. (b) Any person in the military forces of the state of Tennessee, to whom shall have been entrusted any military property or equipment by reason of being in such military service, shall account for the same to the proper military authority in accordance with the rules, regulations or special orders made by superior authorities in reference to the same, and such military property shall not be removed beyond the boundaries of the state of Tennessee unless required by the performance of the individual's military duties. Any person, whether in the military service or not, or whether enlistment or appointment shall have expired or not, who shall fail to account for or return to the proper military authorities any property which shall have come into such person's possession and to which the state of Tennessee or the United States may be entitled, or who shall conceal or convert the same to such person's own use, is guilty of a misdemeanor; provided further, that if such person leaves the state, after having failed to account for or return to the proper military authorities such property, such person is guilty of a felony and shall be punished as in the case of theft. (c) Any prosecution had under this section may be abated, in the discretion of the district attorney general, if, prior to arraignment, full satisfaction is made for the property involved to the proper military authorities of the state or the United States and the payment of all court costs accruing by reason of the institution of any such prosecution has been made. (d) This section is to be given general application and shall not be limited in its application by § 58-1-632 , but is not to be construed in any way to amend or modify any prevailing laws regarding military property as heretofore and hereafter amended. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 67; 1978, ch. 612, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-334; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 75, 113.
(a) Any person who shall sell, or offer for sale, barter or exchange, pledge, lend or give away, secrete, or retain after demand made by the civil or military officers of the state of Tennessee any clothing, arms, military outfits or accoutrements, or any other military property or equipment furnished by or through the state of Tennessee or the United States to any member of the military forces of the state of Tennessee, or who shall receive by purchase, barter, exchange, pledge, loan or gift, any such military property or equipment of the state of Tennessee or the United States, is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) Any person in the military forces of the state of Tennessee, to whom shall have been entrusted any military property or equipment by reason of being in such military service, shall account for the same to the proper military authority in accordance with the rules, regulations or special orders made by superior authorities in reference to the same, and such military property shall not be removed beyond the boundaries of the state of Tennessee unless required by the performance of the individual's military duties. Any person, whether in the military service or not, or whether enlistment or appointment shall have expired or not, who shall fail to account for or return to the proper military authorities any property which shall have come into such person's possession and to which the state of Tennessee or the United States may be entitled, or who shall conceal or convert the same to such person's own use, is guilty of a misdemeanor; provided further, that if such person leaves the state, after having failed to account for or return to the proper military authorities such property, such person is guilty of a felony and shall be punished as in the case of theft.
(c) Any prosecution had under this section may be abated, in the discretion of the district attorney general, if, prior to arraignment, full satisfaction is made for the property involved to the proper military authorities of the state or the United States and the payment of all court costs accruing by reason of the institution of any such prosecution has been made.
(d) This section is to be given general application and shall not be limited in its application by § 58-1-632 , but is not to be construed in any way to amend or modify any prevailing laws regarding military property as heretofore and hereafter amended.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 67; 1978, ch. 612, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-334; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 75, 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-116 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-116
Emergency management
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to prevention measures included in the state and local comprehensive emergency management plans, the governor shall consider, on a continuing basis, steps that could be taken to mitigate the harmful consequences of emergencies. At the governor's direction, state agencies, including, but not limited to, those charged with responsibilities in connection with flood plain management, stream encroachment and flow regulation, weather modification, fire prevention and control, air quality, public works, land use and land use planning, and construction standards, shall make studies of emergency mitigation-related matters. The governor, from time to time, shall make such recommendations to the general assembly, local governments, and other appropriate public and private entities as may facilitate measures for mitigation of the harmful consequences of emergencies. (b) The appropriate state departments or agencies, in conjunction with TEMA, shall continually study the plans, uses and construction of structures and other facilities and identify areas which are particularly susceptible to severe land shifting, subsidence, flood, or other catastrophic occurrence, manmade or natural. The studies under this subsection (b) shall concentrate on means of reducing or avoiding the dangers caused by these occurrences or the consequences thereof. (c) If TEMA believes, on the basis of the studies or other competent evidence, that: (1) An area is susceptible to an emergency of catastrophic proportions without adequate warning; (2) Existing building standards and land use controls in that area are inadequate and could add substantially to the magnitude of the emergency; and (3) Changes in zoning regulations, other land use regulations, or building requirements are essential in order to further the purposes of this section, the agency shall specify the essential changes to the governor. If the governor, upon review of the recommendation, finds, after public hearing that changes are essential, the governor shall so recommend to the agencies or political subdivision with jurisdiction over the area and subject matter. If no action, or insufficient action, pursuant to the governor's recommendations is taken within the time specified by the governor, the governor shall so inform the general assembly and request legislative action appropriate to mitigate the impact of such an emergency. Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 1.
(a) In addition to prevention measures included in the state and local comprehensive emergency management plans, the governor shall consider, on a continuing basis, steps that could be taken to mitigate the harmful consequences of emergencies. At the governor's direction, state agencies, including, but not limited to, those charged with responsibilities in connection with flood plain management, stream encroachment and flow regulation, weather modification, fire prevention and control, air quality, public works, land use and land use planning, and construction standards, shall make studies of emergency mitigation-related matters. The governor, from time to time, shall make such recommendations to the general assembly, local governments, and other appropriate public and private entities as may facilitate measures for mitigation of the harmful consequences of emergencies.
(b) The appropriate state departments or agencies, in conjunction with TEMA, shall continually study the plans, uses and construction of structures and other facilities and identify areas which are particularly susceptible to severe land shifting, subsidence, flood, or other catastrophic occurrence, manmade or natural. The studies under this subsection (b) shall concentrate on means of reducing or avoiding the dangers caused by these occurrences or the consequences thereof.
(c) If TEMA believes, on the basis of the studies or other competent evidence, that: (1) An area is susceptible to an emergency of catastrophic proportions without adequate warning; (2) Existing building standards and land use controls in that area are inadequate and could add substantially to the magnitude of the emergency; and (3) Changes in zoning regulations, other land use regulations, or building requirements are essential in order to further the purposes of this section, the agency shall specify the essential changes to the governor. If the governor, upon review of the recommendation, finds, after public hearing that changes are essential, the governor shall so recommend to the agencies or political subdivision with jurisdiction over the area and subject matter. If no action, or insufficient action, pursuant to the governor's recommendations is taken within the time specified by the governor, the governor shall so inform the general assembly and request legislative action appropriate to mitigate the impact of such an emergency.
(1) An area is susceptible to an emergency of catastrophic proportions without adequate warning;
(2) Existing building standards and land use controls in that area are inadequate and could add substantially to the magnitude of the emergency; and
(3) Changes in zoning regulations, other land use regulations, or building requirements are essential in order to further the purposes of this section, the agency shall specify the essential changes to the governor. If the governor, upon review of the recommendation, finds, after public hearing that changes are essential, the governor shall so recommend to the agencies or political subdivision with jurisdiction over the area and subject matter. If no action, or insufficient action, pursuant to the governor's recommendations is taken within the time specified by the governor, the governor shall so inform the general assembly and request legislative action appropriate to mitigate the impact of such an emergency.
Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-221 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-221
Enlisted personnel - Period of service
Status: in_force

(a) The qualifications for enlistment and reenlistment, the period of enlistment, reenlistment and voluntary extension of enlistment, the period of service, the form of oath to be taken, and the manner and form of transfer and discharge of enlisted personnel of the national guard shall be those prescribed by applicable laws of the United States and by parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter and by regulations issued thereunder. (b) Any person who has been discharged under other than honorable conditions from the military forces of this or any other state or from any component of the armed forces of the United States and has not been restored to duty shall not be eligible for enlistment in any force of the national guard. (c) (1) The governor is authorized to extend the period of any enlistment, reenlistment, voluntary extension of enlistment and the period of service of enlisted personnel of the national guard for, but not exceeding, the duration of an emergency declared by the governor. (2) Whenever the period of enlistment, reenlistment, voluntary extension of enlistment and the period of service of enlisted personnel of the reserve components of the armed forces of the United States is extended, the governor shall extend the period of enlistment, reenlistment, voluntary extension of enlistment and the period of service of enlisted personnel in the national guard for the same period. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 40; T.C.A., § 7-137.
(a) The qualifications for enlistment and reenlistment, the period of enlistment, reenlistment and voluntary extension of enlistment, the period of service, the form of oath to be taken, and the manner and form of transfer and discharge of enlisted personnel of the national guard shall be those prescribed by applicable laws of the United States and by parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter and by regulations issued thereunder.
(b) Any person who has been discharged under other than honorable conditions from the military forces of this or any other state or from any component of the armed forces of the United States and has not been restored to duty shall not be eligible for enlistment in any force of the national guard.
(c) (1) The governor is authorized to extend the period of any enlistment, reenlistment, voluntary extension of enlistment and the period of service of enlisted personnel of the national guard for, but not exceeding, the duration of an emergency declared by the governor. (2) Whenever the period of enlistment, reenlistment, voluntary extension of enlistment and the period of service of enlisted personnel of the reserve components of the armed forces of the United States is extended, the governor shall extend the period of enlistment, reenlistment, voluntary extension of enlistment and the period of service of enlisted personnel in the national guard for the same period.
(1) The governor is authorized to extend the period of any enlistment, reenlistment, voluntary extension of enlistment and the period of service of enlisted personnel of the national guard for, but not exceeding, the duration of an emergency declared by the governor.
(2) Whenever the period of enlistment, reenlistment, voluntary extension of enlistment and the period of service of enlisted personnel of the reserve components of the armed forces of the United States is extended, the governor shall extend the period of enlistment, reenlistment, voluntary extension of enlistment and the period of service of enlisted personnel in the national guard for the same period.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 40; T.C.A., § 7-137.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-7-112 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 7 / Section 58-7-112
Application for federal grant - Other preparatory actions
Status: in_force

It is the intention of the general assembly that, in establishing state veterans' homes, the state shall apply for a grant from the United States veterans' administration and/or obtain its approval for leasing existing facilities pursuant to Public Law 95-62 ( 38 U.S.C. §§ 5031-5037 ). The department of veterans services is hereby authorized to submit such an application or applications on behalf of the board and take other preparatory actions to identify existing facilities for lease or purchase and process the necessary requests for proposals to a point so that contract negotiations could begin with the board when it is established. Acts 1988, ch. 899, § 12.
It is the intention of the general assembly that, in establishing state veterans' homes, the state shall apply for a grant from the United States veterans' administration and/or obtain its approval for leasing existing facilities pursuant to Public Law 95-62 ( 38 U.S.C. §§ 5031-5037 ). The department of veterans services is hereby authorized to submit such an application or applications on behalf of the board and take other preparatory actions to identify existing facilities for lease or purchase and process the necessary requests for proposals to a point so that contract negotiations could begin with the board when it is established.
Acts 1988, ch. 899, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-206 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-206
Maintenance of national guard units
Status: in_force

In the event adequate and satisfactory armory accommodations, bases, camps, target ranges and other facilities are not furnished by the United States, counties or municipal corporations, the same may be provided and maintained by the state. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 21; T.C.A., § 7-122.
In the event adequate and satisfactory armory accommodations, bases, camps, target ranges and other facilities are not furnished by the United States, counties or municipal corporations, the same may be provided and maintained by the state.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 21; T.C.A., § 7-122.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-905 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-905
Administration and rulemaking
Status: in_force

(a) The agency shall administer the fund. (b) The agency shall adopt rules and regulations for the fund's administration in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. The rules must implement the requirements of the STORM Act and establish application procedures and eligibility criteria for loans from the fund. For loans, the rules establishing eligibility criteria must include that an eligible recipient demonstrate: (1) The need for a loan to address hazard mitigation; and (2) The ability to repay the loan, if required, at a later date. (c) The agency has such other authority as is necessary and appropriate for the exercise of the powers and duties conferred by this part. (d) The agency may pay the administrative expenses and costs associated with the fund, as authorized by the STORM Act. (e) The agency shall publicly publish and periodically update information about all projects receiving funding from the fund, including: (1) The location of the project; (2) The type and amount of assistance provided from the fund; (3) The expected funding schedule; and (4) The anticipated date of completion of the project. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 686,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) The agency shall administer the fund.
(b) The agency shall adopt rules and regulations for the fund's administration in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. The rules must implement the requirements of the STORM Act and establish application procedures and eligibility criteria for loans from the fund. For loans, the rules establishing eligibility criteria must include that an eligible recipient demonstrate: (1) The need for a loan to address hazard mitigation; and (2) The ability to repay the loan, if required, at a later date.
(1) The need for a loan to address hazard mitigation; and
(2) The ability to repay the loan, if required, at a later date.
(c) The agency has such other authority as is necessary and appropriate for the exercise of the powers and duties conferred by this part.
(d) The agency may pay the administrative expenses and costs associated with the fund, as authorized by the STORM Act.
(e) The agency shall publicly publish and periodically update information about all projects receiving funding from the fund, including: (1) The location of the project; (2) The type and amount of assistance provided from the fund; (3) The expected funding schedule; and (4) The anticipated date of completion of the project.
(1) The location of the project;
(2) The type and amount of assistance provided from the fund;
(3) The expected funding schedule; and
(4) The anticipated date of completion of the project.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 686,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-4-203 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 4 / Section 58-4-203
Filing of plans - Accounting for funds
Status: in_force

Before any part of any such appropriation shall be paid out of any county treasury, there shall first be filed with the county trustee of the county making the appropriation, plans and specifications of the proposed monument or building or library or other evidence of appreciation, with a detailed estimate of every cost and expense of the same; and it is further provided as an absolute prerequisite to the paying out of any part of any such appropriation that the persons receiving the appropriation, or any part thereof, shall give the trustee detailed vouchers approved by county monument or building commissioners and the county mayor in open court and personally receipted in writing by the payees and duly entered of record in detail in the books of the county clerk, in such manner and form as to clearly and definitely show for what purpose the money was paid and to whom, etc. Acts 1919, ch. 10, § 2; 1919, ch. 41, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 6054a7; Code 1932, § 10244; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-903.
Before any part of any such appropriation shall be paid out of any county treasury, there shall first be filed with the county trustee of the county making the appropriation, plans and specifications of the proposed monument or building or library or other evidence of appreciation, with a detailed estimate of every cost and expense of the same; and it is further provided as an absolute prerequisite to the paying out of any part of any such appropriation that the persons receiving the appropriation, or any part thereof, shall give the trustee detailed vouchers approved by county monument or building commissioners and the county mayor in open court and personally receipted in writing by the payees and duly entered of record in detail in the books of the county clerk, in such manner and form as to clearly and definitely show for what purpose the money was paid and to whom, etc.
Acts 1919, ch. 10, § 2; 1919, ch. 41, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 6054a7; Code 1932, § 10244; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-903.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-103 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-103
Custom and usage of the armed forces of the United States - Regulations continued in effect
Status: in_force

(a) All matters relating to the organization, discipline and government of the Tennessee national guard, not otherwise provided for in parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter, or by regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be decided by the customs and usage of the appropriate force or forces of the armed forces of the United States. (b) All regulations in effect on March 2, 1970, and consistent with parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter, shall hereby continue in effect until such time as the same may be modified, rescinded, superseded, or otherwise changed by regulations issued pursuant to such sections. Acts 1970, ch. 596, §§ 100, 101; T.C.A., § 7-103.
(a) All matters relating to the organization, discipline and government of the Tennessee national guard, not otherwise provided for in parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter, or by regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be decided by the customs and usage of the appropriate force or forces of the armed forces of the United States.
(b) All regulations in effect on March 2, 1970, and consistent with parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter, shall hereby continue in effect until such time as the same may be modified, rescinded, superseded, or otherwise changed by regulations issued pursuant to such sections.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, §§ 100, 101; T.C.A., § 7-103.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-119 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-119
Enforcement
Status: in_force

It is the duty of every EMA established pursuant to this chapter and the officers and personnel thereof, to execute and enforce such orders, rules and regulations as may be made by the governor under authority of this chapter. Each such organization shall have available for inspection at its office all orders, rules and regulations made by the governor, or under the governor's authority. Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 1.
It is the duty of every EMA established pursuant to this chapter and the officers and personnel thereof, to execute and enforce such orders, rules and regulations as may be made by the governor under authority of this chapter. Each such organization shall have available for inspection at its office all orders, rules and regulations made by the governor, or under the governor's authority.
Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-220 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-220
General officers - Tenure
Status: in_force

No general officer of the line and no air guard general officer, unless the officer be the adjutant general, deputy adjutant general, or an assistant adjutant general army and an assistant adjutant general air, shall serve more than three (3) years as a federally recognized general officer. Should a general officer of the line or an air guard general officer of the line hold the rank of major general or occupy a vacancy designated to be held by a major general, such general officer shall, at the discretion of the adjutant general, be allowed to serve for two (2) additional years from the date such general officer is federally recognized as a major general. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 39; 1975, ch. 263, § 1; 1978, ch. 664, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-136.
No general officer of the line and no air guard general officer, unless the officer be the adjutant general, deputy adjutant general, or an assistant adjutant general army and an assistant adjutant general air, shall serve more than three (3) years as a federally recognized general officer. Should a general officer of the line or an air guard general officer of the line hold the rank of major general or occupy a vacancy designated to be held by a major general, such general officer shall, at the discretion of the adjutant general, be allowed to serve for two (2) additional years from the date such general officer is federally recognized as a major general.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 39; 1975, ch. 263, § 1; 1978, ch. 664, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-136.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-119 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-119
Offense of impersonating a member of the United States armed forces
Status: in_force

(a) It is an offense for a person to falsely impersonate or represent to another, whether by conduct, dress, verbally or in writing, that such person or a third party is or was a member of the armed forces of the United States with the intent to deceive or cause another to believe the representation when the person knows it to be false. (b) It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the person making the false representation received no benefit or monetary thing or value from it. (c) This section shall not apply to wearing the dress of a member of the armed forces if done for the following purposes: (1) Instructional; (2) Law enforcement; (3) Theatrical, motion picture or entertainment; (4) Historical, ceremonial or educational; or (5) As a costume if worn in accordance with or not prohibited by regulations promulgated pursuant to law. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit prosecution under any other applicable statute if the person derives a benefit or thing of value from the impersonation. (e) Impersonation of a member of the armed forces is a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 2012, ch. 612, § 1.
(a) It is an offense for a person to falsely impersonate or represent to another, whether by conduct, dress, verbally or in writing, that such person or a third party is or was a member of the armed forces of the United States with the intent to deceive or cause another to believe the representation when the person knows it to be false.
(b) It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the person making the false representation received no benefit or monetary thing or value from it.
(c) This section shall not apply to wearing the dress of a member of the armed forces if done for the following purposes: (1) Instructional; (2) Law enforcement; (3) Theatrical, motion picture or entertainment; (4) Historical, ceremonial or educational; or (5) As a costume if worn in accordance with or not prohibited by regulations promulgated pursuant to law.
(1) Instructional;
(2) Law enforcement;
(3) Theatrical, motion picture or entertainment;
(4) Historical, ceremonial or educational; or
(5) As a costume if worn in accordance with or not prohibited by regulations promulgated pursuant to law.
(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit prosecution under any other applicable statute if the person derives a benefit or thing of value from the impersonation.
(e) Impersonation of a member of the armed forces is a Class B misdemeanor.
Acts 2012, ch. 612, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-515 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-515
Responsibility for military property and funds - Collection from member or employee - Action by attorney general
Status: in_force

(a) Military property of the state and of the United States shall be issued, safeguarded, maintained, accounted for, inventoried, inspected, surveyed and disposed of as provided in applicable laws and regulations issued thereunder and regulations issued pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter. (b) When state-owned military property is lost, damaged or destroyed through the negligence or fault of a member or employee of the national guard, the amount determined as the value of such property or the cost of repairing the same may be collected from any pay or allowance due or to become due to the member or employee of the national guard from the state, in addition to the remedies herein prescribed. (c) An action may be maintained in the name of the state in any court having jurisdiction thereof by the attorney general and reporter, upon the request of the adjutant general, to recover, from a member or former member of the national guard found responsible for any state or federal military property lost, damaged or destroyed through negligence or fault, the amount determined as the value of such property or the cost of repairing the same. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 27; T.C.A., § 7-523.
(a) Military property of the state and of the United States shall be issued, safeguarded, maintained, accounted for, inventoried, inspected, surveyed and disposed of as provided in applicable laws and regulations issued thereunder and regulations issued pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter.
(b) When state-owned military property is lost, damaged or destroyed through the negligence or fault of a member or employee of the national guard, the amount determined as the value of such property or the cost of repairing the same may be collected from any pay or allowance due or to become due to the member or employee of the national guard from the state, in addition to the remedies herein prescribed.
(c) An action may be maintained in the name of the state in any court having jurisdiction thereof by the attorney general and reporter, upon the request of the adjutant general, to recover, from a member or former member of the national guard found responsible for any state or federal military property lost, damaged or destroyed through negligence or fault, the amount determined as the value of such property or the cost of repairing the same.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 27; T.C.A., § 7-523.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-8-114 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 8 / Section 58-8-114
Recognition and enforcement of laws regarding tort liability
Status: in_force

When any other state provides that it will recognize and enforce the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20, and other Tennessee laws governing the tort liability of Tennessee's governmental entities and their employees in any case brought in that state's courts against the governmental entity or its employees arising from aid or assistance provided by a Tennessee governmental entity in that state, Tennessee shall recognize and enforce that state's laws relative to the tort liability of its political subdivisions and their employees and agents in any case brought in a Tennessee court against the political subdivision or its employees and agents arising from aid or assistance provided by the political subdivision of that state in Tennessee. Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
When any other state provides that it will recognize and enforce the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20, and other Tennessee laws governing the tort liability of Tennessee's governmental entities and their employees in any case brought in that state's courts against the governmental entity or its employees arising from aid or assistance provided by a Tennessee governmental entity in that state, Tennessee shall recognize and enforce that state's laws relative to the tort liability of its political subdivisions and their employees and agents in any case brought in a Tennessee court against the political subdivision or its employees and agents arising from aid or assistance provided by the political subdivision of that state in Tennessee.
Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-7-113 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 7 / Section 58-7-113
Bed occupancy
Status: in_force

(a) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the bed occupants at any one (1) time of state veterans' homes authorized by this part may be veteran-related family members, i.e. spouses, surviving spouses, gold star parents and dependent children. (b) When a state veterans' home accepts grant assistance for a construction project, seventy-five percent (75%) of the bed occupants at that facility as a whole must be veterans. Acts 1989, ch. 17, § 2.
(a) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the bed occupants at any one (1) time of state veterans' homes authorized by this part may be veteran-related family members, i.e. spouses, surviving spouses, gold star parents and dependent children.
(b) When a state veterans' home accepts grant assistance for a construction project, seventy-five percent (75%) of the bed occupants at that facility as a whole must be veterans.
Acts 1989, ch. 17, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-4-201 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 4 / Section 58-4-201
Appropriations by county legislative bodies
Status: in_force

The county legislative bodies are authorized to appropriate, by a roll call and recorded vote, from their respective county treasuries, money to be expended solely in the erection of permanent monuments or buildings or libraries or any other evidence of appreciation of the bravery and valor of soldiers, sailors, and marines, within the respective counties appropriating the same, but not from any special fund heretofore provided by law, to the honor and memory of the living and dead American soldiers, sailors, and marines, collectively, who served in World War I, II, or the War Between the States, but it is expressly provided that no sum in excess of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) shall be appropriated by any one (1) county for such purpose. Acts 1919, ch. 10, § 1; 1919, ch. 41, § 1; 1925, ch. 28, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 6054a6; Code 1932, § 10243; Acts 1943, ch. 83, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 10243; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-901.
The county legislative bodies are authorized to appropriate, by a roll call and recorded vote, from their respective county treasuries, money to be expended solely in the erection of permanent monuments or buildings or libraries or any other evidence of appreciation of the bravery and valor of soldiers, sailors, and marines, within the respective counties appropriating the same, but not from any special fund heretofore provided by law, to the honor and memory of the living and dead American soldiers, sailors, and marines, collectively, who served in World War I, II, or the War Between the States, but it is expressly provided that no sum in excess of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) shall be appropriated by any one (1) county for such purpose.
Acts 1919, ch. 10, § 1; 1919, ch. 41, § 1; 1925, ch. 28, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 6054a6; Code 1932, § 10243; Acts 1943, ch. 83, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 10243; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-901.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-211 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-211
Commissioned officers - Oath
Status: in_force

Every commissioned officer shall take and subscribe to the oath of office prescribed for officers of the national guard by the applicable laws of the United States and regulations issued pursuant thereto, and to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter. Such oath shall be taken and subscribed before an officer of the national guard authorized to administer oaths as provided in parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter, or before a notary public or other officer authorized by the laws of this state to administer oaths. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 30; T.C.A., § 7-127.
Every commissioned officer shall take and subscribe to the oath of office prescribed for officers of the national guard by the applicable laws of the United States and regulations issued pursuant thereto, and to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter. Such oath shall be taken and subscribed before an officer of the national guard authorized to administer oaths as provided in parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter, or before a notary public or other officer authorized by the laws of this state to administer oaths.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 30; T.C.A., § 7-127.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-203 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-203
Army national guard
Status: in_force

The land force of the national guard shall be the army national guard and shall comprise the army units which are a part of the national guard on March 2, 1970, and such other army units as may be organized hereafter, including the personnel who are enlisted, appointed or commissioned therein; provided, that all persons who are members of the army national guard shall be federally recognized as such. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 18; T.C.A., § 7-119.
The land force of the national guard shall be the army national guard and shall comprise the army units which are a part of the national guard on March 2, 1970, and such other army units as may be organized hereafter, including the personnel who are enlisted, appointed or commissioned therein; provided, that all persons who are members of the army national guard shall be federally recognized as such.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 18; T.C.A., § 7-119.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-215 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-215
Efficiency and medical examining boards - Appointment - Authority
Status: in_force

(a) The efficiency, moral character and general fitness for retention of any commissioned officer may be investigated and determined by an examining board. The members of an examining board shall be senior in rank to the officer under investigation unless unavailable. (b) The physical fitness for further service of any commissioned officer may be investigated and determined by a medical examining board of officers. (c) Efficiency and medical examining boards shall be appointed by, or upon direction of, the governor. Whenever an examining board shall be appointed for the purpose of determining the fitness of any officer for continued federal recognition, such board shall be appointed by the commander designated in the applicable laws of the United States and the regulations issued thereunder. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 34; T.C.A., § 7-131.
(a) The efficiency, moral character and general fitness for retention of any commissioned officer may be investigated and determined by an examining board. The members of an examining board shall be senior in rank to the officer under investigation unless unavailable.
(b) The physical fitness for further service of any commissioned officer may be investigated and determined by a medical examining board of officers.
(c) Efficiency and medical examining boards shall be appointed by, or upon direction of, the governor. Whenever an examining board shall be appointed for the purpose of determining the fitness of any officer for continued federal recognition, such board shall be appointed by the commander designated in the applicable laws of the United States and the regulations issued thereunder.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 34; T.C.A., § 7-131.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-402 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-402
Membership of state guard - Distinct from national guard - Service outside state or relating to elections - Limitation on consecutive years of advisory service
Status: in_force

The state guard shall be composed of such individuals between sixteen (16) and seventy-five (75) years of age as shall volunteer for service therein. The state guard shall be in addition to and distinct from the national guard organized under existing law. The organization shall not be required to serve outside the boundaries of this state and shall not be used to supervise, hold, guard or investigate any election or primary election held in this state. Provisionally, United States military and Tennessee state guard prior service applicants, Tennessee state guard active duty personnel and Tennessee state guard retirees shall not exceed five (5) consecutive years of advisory service. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 46; T.C.A., § 7-402; Acts 1985, ch. 36, §§ 2, 3; 1998, ch. 584, § 6; 1999, ch. 17, § 1.
The state guard shall be composed of such individuals between sixteen (16) and seventy-five (75) years of age as shall volunteer for service therein. The state guard shall be in addition to and distinct from the national guard organized under existing law. The organization shall not be required to serve outside the boundaries of this state and shall not be used to supervise, hold, guard or investigate any election or primary election held in this state. Provisionally, United States military and Tennessee state guard prior service applicants, Tennessee state guard active duty personnel and Tennessee state guard retirees shall not exceed five (5) consecutive years of advisory service.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 46; T.C.A., § 7-402; Acts 1985, ch. 36, §§ 2, 3; 1998, ch. 584, § 6; 1999, ch. 17, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-121 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-121
State employees who are members of the reserve or national guard called to full-time military duty
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Contingency operation" means a military operation that results in the call or order to active duty, or retention on active duty, of members of the uniformed services under 10 U.S.C. § 688 ; § 12301(a) ; § 12302 ; § 12304 ; § 12304a ; § 12304b ; § 12305 ; § 12406 ; chapter 15 of title 10 U.S.C.; or another provision of law during a war or during a national emergency declared by the president or congress; (2) "Governor" means the governor of this state; (3) "Partial pay" means the difference, if any, between a state employee's regular state salary and the employee's full-time active duty military pay, with a minimum monthly amount sufficient to keep in full force and effect all state benefits that the employee had on the date of the call to active military duty; and (4) "State employee" means an employee employed with an entity described in § 8-30-102(a) , § 8-30-102(b)(2)-(3) , § 8-30-102(b)(5)-(7) , or § 8-30-102(b)(10)-(11) . (b) A state employee ordered to active duty, or retained on active duty, by the president of the United States, or under the authority of the governor, as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the national guard in recognition of a contingency operation is entitled, while on such active military duty, to special leave with partial pay during the period of active duty; provided, however, that the special leave with partial pay must not exceed one (1) year. (c) The commissioner of the department of human resources and the commissioner of the department of finance and administration may establish such policies as are necessary to implement and administer this section. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 847,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
(a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Contingency operation" means a military operation that results in the call or order to active duty, or retention on active duty, of members of the uniformed services under 10 U.S.C. § 688 ; § 12301(a) ; § 12302 ; § 12304 ; § 12304a ; § 12304b ; § 12305 ; § 12406 ; chapter 15 of title 10 U.S.C.; or another provision of law during a war or during a national emergency declared by the president or congress; (2) "Governor" means the governor of this state; (3) "Partial pay" means the difference, if any, between a state employee's regular state salary and the employee's full-time active duty military pay, with a minimum monthly amount sufficient to keep in full force and effect all state benefits that the employee had on the date of the call to active military duty; and (4) "State employee" means an employee employed with an entity described in § 8-30-102(a) , § 8-30-102(b)(2)-(3) , § 8-30-102(b)(5)-(7) , or § 8-30-102(b)(10)-(11) .
(1) "Contingency operation" means a military operation that results in the call or order to active duty, or retention on active duty, of members of the uniformed services under 10 U.S.C. § 688 ; § 12301(a) ; § 12302 ; § 12304 ; § 12304a ; § 12304b ; § 12305 ; § 12406 ; chapter 15 of title 10 U.S.C.; or another provision of law during a war or during a national emergency declared by the president or congress;
(2) "Governor" means the governor of this state;
(3) "Partial pay" means the difference, if any, between a state employee's regular state salary and the employee's full-time active duty military pay, with a minimum monthly amount sufficient to keep in full force and effect all state benefits that the employee had on the date of the call to active military duty; and
(4) "State employee" means an employee employed with an entity described in § 8-30-102(a) , § 8-30-102(b)(2)-(3) , § 8-30-102(b)(5)-(7) , or § 8-30-102(b)(10)-(11) .
(b) A state employee ordered to active duty, or retained on active duty, by the president of the United States, or under the authority of the governor, as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the national guard in recognition of a contingency operation is entitled, while on such active military duty, to special leave with partial pay during the period of active duty; provided, however, that the special leave with partial pay must not exceed one (1) year.
(c) The commissioner of the department of human resources and the commissioner of the department of finance and administration may establish such policies as are necessary to implement and administer this section.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 847,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-3-111 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 3 / Section 58-3-111
Director of local service office
Status: in_force

(a) A veterans' service officer shall be chosen by the governing body or bodies of the political subdivision or subdivisions creating the veterans' service office by which the officer is to be employed. (b) If a veterans' service office is created by contract between two (2) or more political subdivisions, the veterans' service officer shall be approved by the governing body of each subdivision participating in the establishment of the office. If the political subdivisions are unable to agree upon a veterans' service officer, then the officer shall be chosen by the commissioner of veterans services from among the candidates proposed by the political subdivisions. (c) All veterans' service officers shall be honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces. Veterans' service officers shall have the authority to administer oaths and to take acknowledgments related to any matter falling within the scope of authority of their office, including the presentation of claims and other functions incident to obtaining benefits for discharged veterans. No veteran or dependent of a veteran shall be charged any fee for services rendered by a veterans' service officer. (d) All veterans' service officers shall successfully complete training and be issued accreditation by the department of veterans services within one (1) year from the date of appointment. Any veterans' service officer who does not complete the required training and receive accreditation within one (1) year of appointment shall be removed from office by the governing body or bodies of the political subdivisions creating the veterans' service office by which the officer is employed. Acts 1945, ch. 38, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.17 (Williams, § 1012.20); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 6; impl. am. Acts 1975, ch. 249, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1013; Acts 1991, ch. 21, § 1; 2004, ch. 664, § 5.
(a) A veterans' service officer shall be chosen by the governing body or bodies of the political subdivision or subdivisions creating the veterans' service office by which the officer is to be employed.
(b) If a veterans' service office is created by contract between two (2) or more political subdivisions, the veterans' service officer shall be approved by the governing body of each subdivision participating in the establishment of the office. If the political subdivisions are unable to agree upon a veterans' service officer, then the officer shall be chosen by the commissioner of veterans services from among the candidates proposed by the political subdivisions.
(c) All veterans' service officers shall be honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces. Veterans' service officers shall have the authority to administer oaths and to take acknowledgments related to any matter falling within the scope of authority of their office, including the presentation of claims and other functions incident to obtaining benefits for discharged veterans. No veteran or dependent of a veteran shall be charged any fee for services rendered by a veterans' service officer.
(d) All veterans' service officers shall successfully complete training and be issued accreditation by the department of veterans services within one (1) year from the date of appointment. Any veterans' service officer who does not complete the required training and receive accreditation within one (1) year of appointment shall be removed from office by the governing body or bodies of the political subdivisions creating the veterans' service office by which the officer is employed.
Acts 1945, ch. 38, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.17 (Williams, § 1012.20); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 6; impl. am. Acts 1975, ch. 249, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1013; Acts 1991, ch. 21, § 1; 2004, ch. 664, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-407 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-407
Oath of members
Status: in_force

Each and every member joining the state guard shall, in addition to the oath required by law to be taken by officers, take and subscribe to the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully perform my duties as a member of the Tennessee state guard to the best of my ability, and I do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the state of Tennessee and that I will serve the state of Tennessee honestly and faithfully against all enemies, whomsoever, and that I will obey the orders of the governor and the officers placed over me, according to law." Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 51; T.C.A., § 7-407; Acts 1985, ch. 36, § 6; 1998, ch. 584, § 8.
Each and every member joining the state guard shall, in addition to the oath required by law to be taken by officers, take and subscribe to the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully perform my duties as a member of the Tennessee state guard to the best of my ability, and I do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the state of Tennessee and that I will serve the state of Tennessee honestly and faithfully against all enemies, whomsoever, and that I will obey the orders of the governor and the officers placed over me, according to law."
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 51; T.C.A., § 7-407; Acts 1985, ch. 36, § 6; 1998, ch. 584, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-4-207 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 4 / Section 58-4-207
Cooperation with federal government
Status: in_force

Each municipality and county of the state acting under §§ 58-4-206 - 58-4-208 is expressly authorized to cooperate with the federal government or any other governmental agencies in the planning, erecting and financing of any memorial hereunder, and is authorized to receive from such governmental agencies, pursuant to any plan of cooperation with such governmental agencies gifts, bounties or grants-in-aid of any character to supplement or entirely finance the cost of any project undertaken pursuant to §§ 58-4-206 - 58-4-208. Acts 1945, ch. 131, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.19 (Williams, § 1012.22); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-907.
Each municipality and county of the state acting under §§ 58-4-206 - 58-4-208 is expressly authorized to cooperate with the federal government or any other governmental agencies in the planning, erecting and financing of any memorial hereunder, and is authorized to receive from such governmental agencies, pursuant to any plan of cooperation with such governmental agencies gifts, bounties or grants-in-aid of any character to supplement or entirely finance the cost of any project undertaken pursuant to §§ 58-4-206 - 58-4-208.
Acts 1945, ch. 131, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.19 (Williams, § 1012.22); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-907.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-629 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-629
Riot or breach of the peace
Status: in_force

Any member of the national guard who causes or participates in any riot or breach of the peace is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 73; T.C.A., § 7-329; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
Any member of the national guard who causes or participates in any riot or breach of the peace is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 73; T.C.A., § 7-329; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-111 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-111
Possession of mobile telephone by person being housed in camp or shelter
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a person being housed in a camp or shelter organized or maintained by the federal or Tennessee emergency management agency or a local emergency management agency, or pursuant to an action taken by such agency, is authorized to possess a mobile telephone. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 457,s 1, eff. 5/22/2019.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a person being housed in a camp or shelter organized or maintained by the federal or Tennessee emergency management agency or a local emergency management agency, or pursuant to an action taken by such agency, is authorized to possess a mobile telephone.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 457,s 1, eff. 5/22/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-408 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-408
Organization, composition and strength
Status: in_force

The governor may organize, activate, increase, change, divide, consolidate, disband, reactivate or reorganize any unit, headquarters, staff or cadre of the state guard, and may prescribe the composition and types of units, the type of organization and the system of drill or instruction to be used in training such units; and for such purposes the governor is authorized to fix, increase or decrease the strength of any unit, headquarters, staff or cadre of the state guard, including the number of commissioned officers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers and other enlisted personnel of any grade in any such unit, headquarters, staff or cadre, and to alter the grades of officers, warrant officers and noncommissioned officers. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 52; T.C.A., § 7-408; Acts 1985, ch. 36, § 7; 1998, ch. 584, § 9.
The governor may organize, activate, increase, change, divide, consolidate, disband, reactivate or reorganize any unit, headquarters, staff or cadre of the state guard, and may prescribe the composition and types of units, the type of organization and the system of drill or instruction to be used in training such units; and for such purposes the governor is authorized to fix, increase or decrease the strength of any unit, headquarters, staff or cadre of the state guard, including the number of commissioned officers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers and other enlisted personnel of any grade in any such unit, headquarters, staff or cadre, and to alter the grades of officers, warrant officers and noncommissioned officers.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 52; T.C.A., § 7-408; Acts 1985, ch. 36, § 7; 1998, ch. 584, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-7-101 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 7 / Section 58-7-101
Establishment - Purpose - Funding requirements
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be public homes for veterans in Tennessee known as "Tennessee state veterans' homes." (b) The primary purpose of the homes shall be to provide support and care for honorably discharged veterans who served in the United States armed forces. (c) These homes shall be established and operated only if federal veterans' administration funds are available to meet a substantial part of any construction costs incurred in the establishment of such homes. (d) Additionally, each state veterans' home established pursuant to this chapter must be eligible for and receive the veterans' administration per diem payments available to qualified residents in accordance with applicable federal regulations. Acts 1988, ch. 899, § 1.
(a) There shall be public homes for veterans in Tennessee known as "Tennessee state veterans' homes."
(b) The primary purpose of the homes shall be to provide support and care for honorably discharged veterans who served in the United States armed forces.
(c) These homes shall be established and operated only if federal veterans' administration funds are available to meet a substantial part of any construction costs incurred in the establishment of such homes.
(d) Additionally, each state veterans' home established pursuant to this chapter must be eligible for and receive the veterans' administration per diem payments available to qualified residents in accordance with applicable federal regulations.
Acts 1988, ch. 899, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-626 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-626
Drunk on duty
Status: in_force

Any member of the national guard who is found drunk on duty is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 70; T.C.A., § 7-326; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any member of the national guard who is found drunk on duty is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 70; T.C.A., § 7-326; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-3-109 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 3 / Section 58-3-109
County and municipal service offices
Status: in_force

(a) The county legislative bodies of the several counties of this state and the governing bodies of each municipal corporation in this state are authorized, jointly or severally, to establish service offices for the purpose of advising veterans of the United States armed forces, and their dependents, of all rights, privileges, immunities and benefits to which they may be entitled under any law, state or federal, and which may be made available to them by private institutions, organizations or individuals and of assisting them in every way possible in obtaining such rights, immunities and benefits. The service offices shall be staffed by accredited veterans' service officers. (b) Such service offices may be established by joint contract of a county and a municipal corporation; of two (2) or more counties or by contract between one (1) or more counties and one (1) or more municipalities or two (2) or more municipalities. Acts 1945, ch. 38, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.15 (Williams, § 1012.18); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1011; Acts 2004, ch. 664, §§ 1 - 3.
(a) The county legislative bodies of the several counties of this state and the governing bodies of each municipal corporation in this state are authorized, jointly or severally, to establish service offices for the purpose of advising veterans of the United States armed forces, and their dependents, of all rights, privileges, immunities and benefits to which they may be entitled under any law, state or federal, and which may be made available to them by private institutions, organizations or individuals and of assisting them in every way possible in obtaining such rights, immunities and benefits. The service offices shall be staffed by accredited veterans' service officers.
(b) Such service offices may be established by joint contract of a county and a municipal corporation; of two (2) or more counties or by contract between one (1) or more counties and one (1) or more municipalities or two (2) or more municipalities.
Acts 1945, ch. 38, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.15 (Williams, § 1012.18); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1011; Acts 2004, ch. 664, §§ 1 - 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-8-101 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 8 / Section 58-8-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mutual Aid and Emergency and Disaster Assistance Agreement Act of 2004." Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Mutual Aid and Emergency and Disaster Assistance Agreement Act of 2004."
Acts 2004, ch. 743, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-7-105 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 7 / Section 58-7-105
Reimbursement of board members
Status: in_force

Members of the board shall not be compensated for services rendered to the homes, but will be compensated for necessary expenses incurred by a member in the performance of the member's official duties. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the policies and guidelines approved by the board, but shall not exceed the maximum reimbursement for travel expenses allowed by the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. Acts 1988, ch. 899, § 5.
Members of the board shall not be compensated for services rendered to the homes, but will be compensated for necessary expenses incurred by a member in the performance of the member's official duties. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the policies and guidelines approved by the board, but shall not exceed the maximum reimbursement for travel expenses allowed by the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Acts 1988, ch. 899, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-3-105 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 3 / Section 58-3-105
Assistance in obtaining benefits
Status: in_force

It shall likewise be the duty of the department of veterans services to assist veterans, their families and dependents in the presentation, proof and establishment of all claims, privileges, rights and other benefits which they may have under federal, state or local laws, and to cooperate with all national, state and local government and private agencies securing services or any benefits to veterans, their families and dependents. Acts 1945, ch. 40, § 3; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.10 (Williams, § 1012.12); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 6; Acts 1975, ch. 249, §5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1007.
It shall likewise be the duty of the department of veterans services to assist veterans, their families and dependents in the presentation, proof and establishment of all claims, privileges, rights and other benefits which they may have under federal, state or local laws, and to cooperate with all national, state and local government and private agencies securing services or any benefits to veterans, their families and dependents.
Acts 1945, ch. 40, § 3; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.10 (Williams, § 1012.12); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 6; Acts 1975, ch. 249, §5; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1007.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-807 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-807
Effect on credentialing and privileging standards - Waiver or modification of standards
Status: in_force

This part does not affect credentialing or privileging standards of a health facility and does not preclude a health facility from waiving or modifying those standards while an emergency declaration is in effect. Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 8.
This part does not affect credentialing or privileging standards of a health facility and does not preclude a health facility from waiving or modifying those standards while an emergency declaration is in effect.
Acts 2007, ch. 579, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-616 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-616
Assaulting or willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer
Status: in_force

Any member of the national guard who: (1) Strikes the guard member's superior commissioned officer or draws or lifts up any weapon or offers any violence against that officer while in the execution of the officer's duty; or (2) Willfully disobeys a lawful command of the guard member's superior commissioned officer; is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 60; T.C.A., § 7-316; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any member of the national guard who:
(1) Strikes the guard member's superior commissioned officer or draws or lifts up any weapon or offers any violence against that officer while in the execution of the officer's duty; or
(2) Willfully disobeys a lawful command of the guard member's superior commissioned officer; is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 60; T.C.A., § 7-316; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-614 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-614
Missing movement
Status: in_force

Any member of the national guard, who through neglect or design, misses the movement of a ship, aircraft, units or other conveyances which movement is required as part of that member's duty is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 58; T.C.A., § 7-314; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any member of the national guard, who through neglect or design, misses the movement of a ship, aircraft, units or other conveyances which movement is required as part of that member's duty is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 58; T.C.A., § 7-314; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-502 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-502
Proclamation of emergency
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the governor to announce publicly by proclamation filed with the secretary of state the emergency necessitating the acquisition of such land before exercising the authority vested in the governor by § 58-1-501 . Acts 1941, ch. 2, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 186.4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-508.
It shall be the duty of the governor to announce publicly by proclamation filed with the secretary of state the emergency necessitating the acquisition of such land before exercising the authority vested in the governor by § 58-1-501 .
Acts 1941, ch. 2, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 186.4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-508.