Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-21-313 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 21 / Section 4-21-313
Limitations on compensatory damage amounts - Exclusions from application of limits
Status: in_force

(a) For any cause of action arising under § 4-21-401 , § 8-50-103 , or § 50-1-304 , the sum of the amount of compensatory damages awarded for future pecuniary losses, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other nonpecuniary losses, shall not exceed, for each complaining party: (1) In the case of a cause of action arising under § 50-1-304 and an employer who has less than eight (8) employees at the time the cause of action arose, twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000); (2) In the case of an employer who has eight (8) or more but fewer than fifteen (15) employees at the time the cause of action arose, twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000); (3) In the case of an employer who has more than fourteen (14) and fewer than one hundred one (101) employees at the time the cause of action arose, fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); (4) In the case of an employer who has more than one hundred (100) and fewer than two hundred one (201) employees at the time the cause of action arose, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); (5) In the case of an employer who has more than two hundred (200) and fewer than five hundred one (501) employees at the time the cause of action arose, two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000); and (6) In the case of an employer who has more than five hundred (500) employees at the time the cause of action arose, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000). (b) The limitations in subsection (a) shall not apply to backpay, interest on backpay, front pay, or any equitable relief. (c) The court shall not inform a jury of the limitations in subsection (a), but the court shall conform any judgment to comply with the limitations. (d) For the purpose of determining when the cause of action arose under subsection (a), the court shall determine the number of employees employed by the employer on the date when the adverse employment action giving rise to the employee's claim occurred. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593,s 1, eff. 3/10/2016. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 2, eff. 7/1/2014.
(a) For any cause of action arising under § 4-21-401 , § 8-50-103 , or § 50-1-304 , the sum of the amount of compensatory damages awarded for future pecuniary losses, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other nonpecuniary losses, shall not exceed, for each complaining party: (1) In the case of a cause of action arising under § 50-1-304 and an employer who has less than eight (8) employees at the time the cause of action arose, twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000); (2) In the case of an employer who has eight (8) or more but fewer than fifteen (15) employees at the time the cause of action arose, twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000); (3) In the case of an employer who has more than fourteen (14) and fewer than one hundred one (101) employees at the time the cause of action arose, fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); (4) In the case of an employer who has more than one hundred (100) and fewer than two hundred one (201) employees at the time the cause of action arose, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); (5) In the case of an employer who has more than two hundred (200) and fewer than five hundred one (501) employees at the time the cause of action arose, two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000); and (6) In the case of an employer who has more than five hundred (500) employees at the time the cause of action arose, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000).
(1) In the case of a cause of action arising under § 50-1-304 and an employer who has less than eight (8) employees at the time the cause of action arose, twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000);
(2) In the case of an employer who has eight (8) or more but fewer than fifteen (15) employees at the time the cause of action arose, twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000);
(3) In the case of an employer who has more than fourteen (14) and fewer than one hundred one (101) employees at the time the cause of action arose, fifty thousand dollars ($50,000);
(4) In the case of an employer who has more than one hundred (100) and fewer than two hundred one (201) employees at the time the cause of action arose, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000);
(5) In the case of an employer who has more than two hundred (200) and fewer than five hundred one (501) employees at the time the cause of action arose, two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000); and
(6) In the case of an employer who has more than five hundred (500) employees at the time the cause of action arose, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000).
(b) The limitations in subsection (a) shall not apply to backpay, interest on backpay, front pay, or any equitable relief.
(c) The court shall not inform a jury of the limitations in subsection (a), but the court shall conform any judgment to comply with the limitations.
(d) For the purpose of determining when the cause of action arose under subsection (a), the court shall determine the number of employees employed by the employer on the date when the adverse employment action giving rise to the employee's claim occurred.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593,s 1, eff. 3/10/2016.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 2, eff. 7/1/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1006 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1006
Budget powers
Status: in_force

The department of finance and administration has the power and is required to: (1) Prepare and submit to the governor, annually, a state budget document in accordance with title 9, chapter 4, part 51; (2) Prescribe forms for the preparation of the budget estimates by all the spending agencies of state government, and furnish every state officer, department and agency with a sufficient number of the budget estimate forms not later than October 15 of each year; (3) Prescribe the classifications of expenditures and revenues for the purposes of budget making and accounting; (4) Examine and recommend for approval the work program and quarterly allotments of each spending agency of state government before the appropriations made for such agency shall become available for expenditure; (5) Examine and recommend for approval any changes made in the work program and quarterly allotments of any spending agency during the fiscal year; (6) Investigate duplication of work among the departments and other agencies of state government, study the organization and administration of such departments and agencies, and formulate plans for better management and more efficient and economical operation; (7) Prepare and report to the governor when requested, any financial data or statistics that the governor may require, such as monthly or quarterly estimates of the state's income, and cost figures on the current operations of state institutions and other agencies; and (8) Examine all requisitions for purchases as the department may deem necessary, with power and authority to refuse to approve or honor any and all requisitions for purchases, except requisitions for purchases of the general assembly, state court system, attorney general and reporter, secretary of state, comptroller of the treasury, and state treasurer. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 690, s 7, eff. 6/11/2020. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, Secs.s 25, s 29 eff. 5/16/2013. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 12; Shan. Supp., § 373a44; Code 1932, § 269; Acts 1933, ch. 92, §§ 1(3)-1(5); 1937, ch. 33, § 16; 1939, ch. 11, § 11; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.16; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; 1969, ch. 11, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-324.
The department of finance and administration has the power and is required to:
(1) Prepare and submit to the governor, annually, a state budget document in accordance with title 9, chapter 4, part 51;
(2) Prescribe forms for the preparation of the budget estimates by all the spending agencies of state government, and furnish every state officer, department and agency with a sufficient number of the budget estimate forms not later than October 15 of each year;
(3) Prescribe the classifications of expenditures and revenues for the purposes of budget making and accounting;
(4) Examine and recommend for approval the work program and quarterly allotments of each spending agency of state government before the appropriations made for such agency shall become available for expenditure;
(5) Examine and recommend for approval any changes made in the work program and quarterly allotments of any spending agency during the fiscal year;
(6) Investigate duplication of work among the departments and other agencies of state government, study the organization and administration of such departments and agencies, and formulate plans for better management and more efficient and economical operation;
(7) Prepare and report to the governor when requested, any financial data or statistics that the governor may require, such as monthly or quarterly estimates of the state's income, and cost figures on the current operations of state institutions and other agencies; and
(8) Examine all requisitions for purchases as the department may deem necessary, with power and authority to refuse to approve or honor any and all requisitions for purchases, except requisitions for purchases of the general assembly, state court system, attorney general and reporter, secretary of state, comptroller of the treasury, and state treasurer.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 690, s 7, eff. 6/11/2020.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 454, Secs.s 25, s 29 eff. 5/16/2013.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 12; Shan. Supp., § 373a44; Code 1932, § 269; Acts 1933, ch. 92, §§ 1(3)-1(5); 1937, ch. 33, § 16; 1939, ch. 11, § 11; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 255.16; impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; 1969, ch. 11, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-324.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-110 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-110
Financial practices - Audits of licensees - Post-employment restrictions
Status: in_force

The council shall prescribe by rule: (1) Minimum requirements by which each licensee must exercise effective control over its internal fiscal affairs, including, without limitation, requirements for: (A) Safeguarding assets and revenues, including evidence of indebtedness; (B) Maintenance of reliable records relating to accounts, transactions, profits and losses, operations, and events; and (C) Global risk management; (2) Requirements for internal and independent audits of licensees; (3) The manner in which periodic financial reports must be submitted to the council from each licensee, including the financial information to be included in the reports; (4) The type of information deemed to be confidential financial or proprietary information that is not subject to any reporting requirements under this part; (5) Policies, procedures, and processes designed to mitigate the risk of cheating and money laundering; and (6) Any post-employment restrictions necessary to maintain the integrity of sports wagering in this state. Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-310 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
The council shall prescribe by rule:
(1) Minimum requirements by which each licensee must exercise effective control over its internal fiscal affairs, including, without limitation, requirements for: (A) Safeguarding assets and revenues, including evidence of indebtedness; (B) Maintenance of reliable records relating to accounts, transactions, profits and losses, operations, and events; and (C) Global risk management;
(A) Safeguarding assets and revenues, including evidence of indebtedness;
(B) Maintenance of reliable records relating to accounts, transactions, profits and losses, operations, and events; and
(C) Global risk management;
(2) Requirements for internal and independent audits of licensees;
(3) The manner in which periodic financial reports must be submitted to the council from each licensee, including the financial information to be included in the reports;
(4) The type of information deemed to be confidential financial or proprietary information that is not subject to any reporting requirements under this part;
(5) Policies, procedures, and processes designed to mitigate the risk of cheating and money laundering; and
(6) Any post-employment restrictions necessary to maintain the integrity of sports wagering in this state.
Renumbered from T.C.A. s 4-51-310 by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 30, eff. 1/1/2022.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 593, s 27, eff. 1/1/2022.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-5002 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-5002
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Entertainment properties" means motion pictures, television programs, computer-generated imagery, interactive digital media, stand-alone post-production scoring and editing, sound recordings, and other audio, video, or audiovisual programs produced for distribution to the public; (2) "Local government" means any county, municipality, city or other political subdivision of this state; (3) "Production activities" mean activities related to the production of entertainment properties; and (4) "Production facilities" mean streets, roads, highways, buildings, real or personal property or personal services. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 919,s 4, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 1987, ch. 288, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Entertainment properties" means motion pictures, television programs, computer-generated imagery, interactive digital media, stand-alone post-production scoring and editing, sound recordings, and other audio, video, or audiovisual programs produced for distribution to the public;
(2) "Local government" means any county, municipality, city or other political subdivision of this state;
(3) "Production activities" mean activities related to the production of entertainment properties; and
(4) "Production facilities" mean streets, roads, highways, buildings, real or personal property or personal services.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 919,s 4, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 1987, ch. 288, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-204 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-204
Public and private properties eligible - Notice to owner - Objections
Status: in_force

Both publicly and privately owned property shall be included in the Tennessee register of historic places. However, prior to the inclusion of privately owned property on the Tennessee register of historic places, the owner or owners of such property shall be given the opportunity (including a reasonable period of time) to concur in or object to such listing. If the owner, or in the case of multiple ownership as in an historic district, a majority of owners, object to such listing, the property proposed for listing in the Tennessee register of historic places shall not be listed until such objection is withdrawn. Acts 1971, ch. 141, § 5; T.C.A., §§ 4-1115, 4-11-205; Acts 1994, ch. 961, § 5.
Both publicly and privately owned property shall be included in the Tennessee register of historic places. However, prior to the inclusion of privately owned property on the Tennessee register of historic places, the owner or owners of such property shall be given the opportunity (including a reasonable period of time) to concur in or object to such listing. If the owner, or in the case of multiple ownership as in an historic district, a majority of owners, object to such listing, the property proposed for listing in the Tennessee register of historic places shall not be listed until such objection is withdrawn.
Acts 1971, ch. 141, § 5; T.C.A., §§ 4-1115, 4-11-205; Acts 1994, ch. 961, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-23-201 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 23 / Section 4-23-201
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Residence Commission Act of 2010." Acts 2010, ch. 1111, § 2.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Residence Commission Act of 2010."
Acts 2010, ch. 1111, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-15-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 15 / Section 4-15-101
Creation - Membership - Terms
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is created a state building commission composed of seven (7) ex officio members who shall be the governor, the secretary of state, the comptroller of the treasury, the state treasurer, the commissioner of finance and administration, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives. (2) The governor shall serve as chair and the commission shall elect from its membership a vice chair and secretary. (b) The attorney general and reporter shall serve as legal counsel to the commission in accordance with the requirements of § 8-6-301 . (c) In the event that the voting membership of any ex officio members is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, they shall continue as ex officio nonvoting members, and in addition, the senate and house of representatives shall by joint resolution appoint another person or persons to be a voting member or members. Acts 1955, ch. 304, § 1; 1967, ch. 111, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1501; Acts 1980, ch. 741, § 2; 1982, ch. 810, § 5; 1982, ch. 915, §§ 1, 2.
(a) (1) There is created a state building commission composed of seven (7) ex officio members who shall be the governor, the secretary of state, the comptroller of the treasury, the state treasurer, the commissioner of finance and administration, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives. (2) The governor shall serve as chair and the commission shall elect from its membership a vice chair and secretary.
(1) There is created a state building commission composed of seven (7) ex officio members who shall be the governor, the secretary of state, the comptroller of the treasury, the state treasurer, the commissioner of finance and administration, the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives.
(2) The governor shall serve as chair and the commission shall elect from its membership a vice chair and secretary.
(b) The attorney general and reporter shall serve as legal counsel to the commission in accordance with the requirements of § 8-6-301 .
(c) In the event that the voting membership of any ex officio members is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, they shall continue as ex officio nonvoting members, and in addition, the senate and house of representatives shall by joint resolution appoint another person or persons to be a voting member or members.
Acts 1955, ch. 304, § 1; 1967, ch. 111, § 1; T.C.A., § 4-1501; Acts 1980, ch. 741, § 2; 1982, ch. 810, § 5; 1982, ch. 915, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-813 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-813
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall be in addition and supplemental to any other law providing for financing by the association and shall not be deemed to amend or repeal any other law. (b) No proceedings by the association shall be required for loan agreements hereunder, except as provided by this part, any law to the contrary notwithstanding. (c) Any requirements or restrictions applicable to borrowing by the association contained in any other law shall not be applicable to loans under this part. Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
(a) This part shall be in addition and supplemental to any other law providing for financing by the association and shall not be deemed to amend or repeal any other law.
(b) No proceedings by the association shall be required for loan agreements hereunder, except as provided by this part, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
(c) Any requirements or restrictions applicable to borrowing by the association contained in any other law shall not be applicable to loans under this part.
Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-9-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 4-9-104
Compensation
Status: in_force

(a) No member of the board shall receive any compensation for such member's services. (b) Members and life members of the board shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in attending an annual conference of the Uniform Law Commission, which shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 494,s 7, eff. 2/21/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 494,s 5, eff. 2/21/2024. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 395, s 2, eff. 5/18/2017. Acts 1909, ch. 86, § 4; Shan., § 3608a120; Code 1932, § 1016; Acts 1976, ch. 806, § 1(43); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-904.
(a) No member of the board shall receive any compensation for such member's services.
(b) Members and life members of the board shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in attending an annual conference of the Uniform Law Commission, which shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 494,s 7, eff. 2/21/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 494,s 5, eff. 2/21/2024.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 395, s 2, eff. 5/18/2017.
Acts 1909, ch. 86, § 4; Shan., § 3608a120; Code 1932, § 1016; Acts 1976, ch. 806, § 1(43); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-904.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1114 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1114
Emergency keyed lock boxes next to functioning elevators
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than November 28, 2005, each state-owned public building under the department's control, including the state capitol and capitol annexes, must ensure that an emergency keyed lock box is installed next to each bank of functioning elevators located on the main level. Such lock boxes shall be permanently mounted seventy-two inches (72") from the floor to the center of the box, be operable by a universal key, no matter where such box is located, and shall contain only fire service keys and drop keys to the appropriate elevators. General standards for the design of such boxes shall be approved by the department of labor and workforce development not later than July 31, 2005; provided, however, that such standards must be consistent with all applicable building and life safety standards governing the facility. (b) Failure to comply with this section shall be a Class C misdemeanor, and shall be punishable by a fine only of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Acts 2005, ch. 404, § 3.
(a) Not later than November 28, 2005, each state-owned public building under the department's control, including the state capitol and capitol annexes, must ensure that an emergency keyed lock box is installed next to each bank of functioning elevators located on the main level. Such lock boxes shall be permanently mounted seventy-two inches (72") from the floor to the center of the box, be operable by a universal key, no matter where such box is located, and shall contain only fire service keys and drop keys to the appropriate elevators. General standards for the design of such boxes shall be approved by the department of labor and workforce development not later than July 31, 2005; provided, however, that such standards must be consistent with all applicable building and life safety standards governing the facility.
(b) Failure to comply with this section shall be a Class C misdemeanor, and shall be punishable by a fine only of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
Acts 2005, ch. 404, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1803 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1803
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The department of health has the power to: (1) Have general supervision of the interest relating to the health and lives of the people of the state; (2) Act in an advisory capacity relative to the public water supply, water purification works, sewerage systems, sewerage treatment works, and exercise supervision over nuisances growing out of the operation of such water and sewerage works, and make, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations relating to such nuisances; (3) Make such sanitary investigations as may from time to time be deemed necessary for the preservation and improvement of public health; (4) Make investigations and inquiries with respect to the causes of disease, especially epidemics, investigate the causes of mortality, and the effect of localities and other conditions on the public health, and make such other sanitary investigations as may be deemed necessary for the preservation and improvement of the public health; (5) Keep informed of the work of the local health officers and agencies throughout the state; (6) Promote the information of the general public in all matters pertaining to public health; (7) Make sanitary, sewerage, health and other inspections and examinations for the charitable and penal institutions and the normal schools; (8) Inspect from time to time all hospitals and sanitaria and other institutions conducted by county, city or town authorities and report as to the sanitary conditions and interests of such hospitals, sanitaria and institutions to the official authority having jurisdiction over them; (9) Print, publish and distribute documents, reports, bulletins, certificates and other matter relating to the prevention of diseases, and the health and sanitary condition of the state; (10) Exercise all the rights, powers and duties relating to the subject of tuberculosis control and treatment set forth in title 68, chapter 9, and have custody and control of all reports, records and equipment appertaining thereto; (11) Exercise all the rights, powers and duties relating to the administration of the children's special services set forth in title 68, chapter 12, and have custody and control of all records, reports and equipment appertaining thereto; (12) Carry out the policies of the state as set forth in title 68, chapter 34, relative to family planning; and (13) Carry out the purposes and programs pertaining to alcoholism and drug dependence in title 68, chapter 24. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 46; Shan. Supp., § 373a107; Code 1932, § 325; Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 64, 65; 1939, ch. 144, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 325 (Williams, §§ 255.67, 255.68, 325); Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 13; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 52, § 5; Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-314; Acts 1983, ch. 472, § 7; 1993, ch. 234, § 11.
The department of health has the power to:
(1) Have general supervision of the interest relating to the health and lives of the people of the state;
(2) Act in an advisory capacity relative to the public water supply, water purification works, sewerage systems, sewerage treatment works, and exercise supervision over nuisances growing out of the operation of such water and sewerage works, and make, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations relating to such nuisances;
(3) Make such sanitary investigations as may from time to time be deemed necessary for the preservation and improvement of public health;
(4) Make investigations and inquiries with respect to the causes of disease, especially epidemics, investigate the causes of mortality, and the effect of localities and other conditions on the public health, and make such other sanitary investigations as may be deemed necessary for the preservation and improvement of the public health;
(5) Keep informed of the work of the local health officers and agencies throughout the state;
(6) Promote the information of the general public in all matters pertaining to public health;
(7) Make sanitary, sewerage, health and other inspections and examinations for the charitable and penal institutions and the normal schools;
(8) Inspect from time to time all hospitals and sanitaria and other institutions conducted by county, city or town authorities and report as to the sanitary conditions and interests of such hospitals, sanitaria and institutions to the official authority having jurisdiction over them;
(9) Print, publish and distribute documents, reports, bulletins, certificates and other matter relating to the prevention of diseases, and the health and sanitary condition of the state;
(10) Exercise all the rights, powers and duties relating to the subject of tuberculosis control and treatment set forth in title 68, chapter 9, and have custody and control of all reports, records and equipment appertaining thereto;
(11) Exercise all the rights, powers and duties relating to the administration of the children's special services set forth in title 68, chapter 12, and have custody and control of all records, reports and equipment appertaining thereto;
(12) Carry out the policies of the state as set forth in title 68, chapter 34, relative to family planning; and
(13) Carry out the purposes and programs pertaining to alcoholism and drug dependence in title 68, chapter 24.
Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 46; Shan. Supp., § 373a107; Code 1932, § 325; Acts 1937, ch. 33, §§ 64, 65; 1939, ch. 144, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 325 (Williams, §§ 255.67, 255.68, 325); Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 13; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 52, § 5; Acts 1971, ch. 400, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-314; Acts 1983, ch. 472, § 7; 1993, ch. 234, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-4-104 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-4-104
Department offices
Status: in_force

(a) Each department shall maintain a central office at the capitol, which shall be the official residence of each commissioner, or head of department. (b) The commissioner of each department may, in the commissioner's discretion and with the approval of the governor, establish and maintain at places other than the seat of government, branch offices for any one (1) or more functions of the commissioner's department. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 11; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.11; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-404.
(a) Each department shall maintain a central office at the capitol, which shall be the official residence of each commissioner, or head of department.
(b) The commissioner of each department may, in the commissioner's discretion and with the approval of the governor, establish and maintain at places other than the seat of government, branch offices for any one (1) or more functions of the commissioner's department.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 11; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.11; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-404.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1411 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1411
Orders, rules and regulations, decisions and policies
Status: in_force

The department of labor and workforce development, through its commissioner, has the authority, consistent with the statutes and regulations pertaining to the programs and functions transferred by chapter 520 of the Public Acts of 1999, to modify or rescind orders, rules and regulations, decisions or policies heretofore issued and to adopt, issue or promulgate new orders, rules and regulations, decisions or policies as may be necessary for the administration of the programs or functions transferred by chapter 520 of the Public Acts of 1999. Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 12.
The department of labor and workforce development, through its commissioner, has the authority, consistent with the statutes and regulations pertaining to the programs and functions transferred by chapter 520 of the Public Acts of 1999, to modify or rescind orders, rules and regulations, decisions or policies heretofore issued and to adopt, issue or promulgate new orders, rules and regulations, decisions or policies as may be necessary for the administration of the programs or functions transferred by chapter 520 of the Public Acts of 1999.
Acts 1999, ch. 520, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-29-236 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 29 / Section 4-29-236
§ 4-29-236
Status: repealed

(a) The following governmental entities shall terminate on June 30, 2015: (1) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 30, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (2) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 5, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (3) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 190, § 1, eff. April 22, 2015 . (4) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 204, § 1, eff. April 20, 2015 . (5) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 151, § 1, eff. April 16, 2015 . (6) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 86, § 1, eff. April 9, 2015 . (7) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 6, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (8) Deleted by 2009 Pub.Acts, c. 142, § 1, eff. May 5, 2009 . (9) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 9, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (10) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 3, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (11) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 96, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (12) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 205, § 1, eff. April 20, 2015 . (13) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 7, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (14) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 16, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (15) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 8, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (16) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 31, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (17) Deleted by 2014 Pub.Acts, c. 519, § 1, eff. March 6, 2014 . (18) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 259, § 1, eff. April 24, 2015 . (19) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 62, § 1, eff. April 6, 2015 . (20) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 163, § 1, eff. April 16, 2015 . (21) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 101, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (22) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 32, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (23) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 63, § 1, eff. April 6, 2015 . (24) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 129, § 1, eff. April 9, 2015 . (25) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 17, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (26) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 18, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (27) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 418, § 1, eff. May 8, 2015 . (28) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 102, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (29) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 191, § 1, eff. April 22, 2015 . (30) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 150, § 1, eff. April 16, 2015 . (31) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 103, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (32) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 33, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (33) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 87, § 1, eff. April 9, 2015 . (34) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 385, § 1, eff. May 8, 2015 . (35) Deleted in 2013, institute for labor-management studies was repealed by 2013 Pub.Acts, c. 454, § 3, eff. July 1, 2013 ; (36) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 97, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (37) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 10, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (38) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 34, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (39) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 11, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (40) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 104, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (41) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 106, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (42) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 98, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (43) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 1, § 1, eff. March 17, 2015 . (44) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 4, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (45) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 149, § 1, eff. April 16, 2015 . (46) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 64, § 1, eff. April 6, 2015 . (47) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 146, § 1, eff. April 16, 2015 . (48) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 99, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (49) Review committee, created by former § 12-4-109; (50) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 105, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (51) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 145, § 1, eff. April 16, 2015 . (52) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 107, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (53) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 72, § 1, eff. April 6, 2015 . (54) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 108, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (55) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 206, § 1, eff. April 20, 2015 . (56) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 100, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (57) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 229, § 1, eff. April 21, 2015 . (58) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 174, § 1, eff. April 16, 2015 . (59) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 12, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (60) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 35, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (61) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 36, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (62) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 148, § 1, eff. April 16, 2015 . (63) Deleted by 2017 Pub.Acts, c. 326, § 1, eff. July 1, 2017 . (64) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 65, § 1, eff. April 6, 2015 . (65) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 37, § 1, eff. March 27, 2015 . (66) Deleted by 2009 Pub.Acts, c. 556 , § 27, removed from governmental review. (67) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 147, § 1, eff. April 16, 2015 . (68) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 128, § 1, eff. April 9, 2015 . (69) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 2, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 . (70) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 144, § 1, eff. April 16, 2015 . (71) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 109, § 1, eff. April 10, 2015 . (72) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 66, § 1, eff. April 6, 2015 . (73) Deleted by 2015 Pub.Acts, c. 13, § 1, eff. March 19, 2015 .

(b) Each department, commission, board, agency, or council of state government created during calendar year 2013 terminates on June 30, 2015.

(c) Any governmental entity that has been terminated under this section may be continued, reestablished or restructured in accordance with this chapter.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-304 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-304
Acquisition of lands - Maintenance
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may, with the consent of the owner, acquire by donation, purchase or exchange lands and interests in battlefields and memorials of the wars, together with lands and interests in lands necessary to provide adequate public access to the battlefields and memorials. (b) The commission may make funds available, subject to appropriations for such purposes, for the maintenance and protection of the battlefields and memorials that may be subject to agreements as provided in § 4-11-302 . Acts 1994, ch. 824, § 4; T.C.A. § 4-11-504.
(a) The commission may, with the consent of the owner, acquire by donation, purchase or exchange lands and interests in battlefields and memorials of the wars, together with lands and interests in lands necessary to provide adequate public access to the battlefields and memorials.
(b) The commission may make funds available, subject to appropriations for such purposes, for the maintenance and protection of the battlefields and memorials that may be subject to agreements as provided in § 4-11-302 .
Acts 1994, ch. 824, § 4; T.C.A. § 4-11-504.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-711 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-711
Grantee's plan of operation
Status: in_force

(a) At least ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of each state fiscal year, the grantee shall submit a plan of operation for review and approval to the commissioners of mental health and substance abuse services, intellectual and developmental disabilities, health and finance and administration and the comptroller of the treasury. The plan of operation shall be in such form as may be required by the department and shall include, but not be limited to: (1) A budget for operating and capital expenditures; (2) Contracts for services; (3) Appropriate policies and procedures adopted by the grantee to govern the expenditure of funds; and (4) Other items as required by the department through rules and regulations. (b) The plan of operation may be amended during a fiscal year with the written approval of the commissioners of mental health and substance abuse services, intellectual and developmental disabilities, health and finance and administration and the comptroller of the treasury. Acts 1990, ch. 975, § 1; 1993, ch. 234, §32; 2010 , ch. 1100, § 19; 2012 , ch. 575, § 2.
(a) At least ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of each state fiscal year, the grantee shall submit a plan of operation for review and approval to the commissioners of mental health and substance abuse services, intellectual and developmental disabilities, health and finance and administration and the comptroller of the treasury. The plan of operation shall be in such form as may be required by the department and shall include, but not be limited to: (1) A budget for operating and capital expenditures; (2) Contracts for services; (3) Appropriate policies and procedures adopted by the grantee to govern the expenditure of funds; and (4) Other items as required by the department through rules and regulations.
(1) A budget for operating and capital expenditures;
(2) Contracts for services;
(3) Appropriate policies and procedures adopted by the grantee to govern the expenditure of funds; and
(4) Other items as required by the department through rules and regulations.
(b) The plan of operation may be amended during a fiscal year with the written approval of the commissioners of mental health and substance abuse services, intellectual and developmental disabilities, health and finance and administration and the comptroller of the treasury.
Acts 1990, ch. 975, § 1; 1993, ch. 234, §32; 2010 , ch. 1100, § 19; 2012 , ch. 575, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-28-112 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 28 / Section 4-28-112
Annual report
Status: in_force

(a) The department of economic and community development shall make an annual report to the governor, the comptroller of the treasury, the state treasurer, and the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees having jurisdiction over taxes and economic development. The report must include: (1) The number of qualified TNInvestcos holding designated capital; (2) The amount of designated capital invested in each qualified TNInvestco; (3) The cumulative amount that each qualified TNInvestco has invested as of January 1, 2011, and the cumulative total each year thereafter; (4) The cumulative amount of follow-on capital that the investments of each qualified TNInvestco have created in terms of capital invested in qualified businesses at the same time or subsequent to investments made by a qualified TNInvestco in such businesses by sources other than qualified TNInvestcos; (5) The total amount of investment tax credits applied under this chapter for each year; (6) The performance of each qualified TNInvestco with regard to the requirements for continued certification; (7) The classification of the companies in which each qualified TNInvestco has invested according to industrial sector and size of company; (8) The gross number of jobs created by investments made by each qualified TNInvestco and the number of jobs retained; (9) The location of the companies in which each qualified TNInvestco has invested; (10) Those qualified TNInvestcos that have been decertified, including the reasons for decertification; and (11) Other related information as necessary to evaluate the effect of this chapter on economic development. (b) To promote openness and transparency, a copy of each annual report made by the department of economic and community development pursuant to this section shall be posted on the Tennessee TNInvestco website that is maintained by the department of economic and community development. (c) The department of economic and community development shall submit the annual report to the designees as specified in subsection (a) no later than the first Tuesday in September of the year following the year of the annual review of the TNInvestcos. If the report cannot be submitted by the first Tuesday in September deadline, the commissioner must notify the designees as specified in subsection (a) no later than thirty (30) days prior to the due date that the report will be late, the reasons why the report cannot be submitted in a timely manner, and an estimated submittal date. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 611, s 8, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2009 , ch. 610, § 13; 2010 , ch. 1142, §§ 18, 19.
(a) The department of economic and community development shall make an annual report to the governor, the comptroller of the treasury, the state treasurer, and the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees having jurisdiction over taxes and economic development. The report must include: (1) The number of qualified TNInvestcos holding designated capital; (2) The amount of designated capital invested in each qualified TNInvestco; (3) The cumulative amount that each qualified TNInvestco has invested as of January 1, 2011, and the cumulative total each year thereafter; (4) The cumulative amount of follow-on capital that the investments of each qualified TNInvestco have created in terms of capital invested in qualified businesses at the same time or subsequent to investments made by a qualified TNInvestco in such businesses by sources other than qualified TNInvestcos; (5) The total amount of investment tax credits applied under this chapter for each year; (6) The performance of each qualified TNInvestco with regard to the requirements for continued certification; (7) The classification of the companies in which each qualified TNInvestco has invested according to industrial sector and size of company; (8) The gross number of jobs created by investments made by each qualified TNInvestco and the number of jobs retained; (9) The location of the companies in which each qualified TNInvestco has invested; (10) Those qualified TNInvestcos that have been decertified, including the reasons for decertification; and (11) Other related information as necessary to evaluate the effect of this chapter on economic development.
(1) The number of qualified TNInvestcos holding designated capital;
(2) The amount of designated capital invested in each qualified TNInvestco;
(3) The cumulative amount that each qualified TNInvestco has invested as of January 1, 2011, and the cumulative total each year thereafter;
(4) The cumulative amount of follow-on capital that the investments of each qualified TNInvestco have created in terms of capital invested in qualified businesses at the same time or subsequent to investments made by a qualified TNInvestco in such businesses by sources other than qualified TNInvestcos;
(5) The total amount of investment tax credits applied under this chapter for each year;
(6) The performance of each qualified TNInvestco with regard to the requirements for continued certification;
(7) The classification of the companies in which each qualified TNInvestco has invested according to industrial sector and size of company;
(8) The gross number of jobs created by investments made by each qualified TNInvestco and the number of jobs retained;
(9) The location of the companies in which each qualified TNInvestco has invested;
(10) Those qualified TNInvestcos that have been decertified, including the reasons for decertification; and
(11) Other related information as necessary to evaluate the effect of this chapter on economic development.
(b) To promote openness and transparency, a copy of each annual report made by the department of economic and community development pursuant to this section shall be posted on the Tennessee TNInvestco website that is maintained by the department of economic and community development.
(c) The department of economic and community development shall submit the annual report to the designees as specified in subsection (a) no later than the first Tuesday in September of the year following the year of the annual review of the TNInvestcos. If the report cannot be submitted by the first Tuesday in September deadline, the commissioner must notify the designees as specified in subsection (a) no later than thirty (30) days prior to the due date that the report will be late, the reasons why the report cannot be submitted in a timely manner, and an estimated submittal date.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 611, s 8, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 2009 , ch. 610, § 13; 2010 , ch. 1142, §§ 18, 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-1503 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-1503
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The attorney general and reporter and the attorney general and reporter's assistants shall constitute the legal department, which has the powers and duties specified in title 8, chapter 6. Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 1; Code 1932, § 9950; modified.
The attorney general and reporter and the attorney general and reporter's assistants shall constitute the legal department, which has the powers and duties specified in title 8, chapter 6.
Acts 1929, ch. 22, § 1; Code 1932, § 9950; modified.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2505 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2505
Honor Guard grant program - Appropriation of funds - Allocation of funds - Section definitions
Status: in_force

(a) The department of veterans services shall establish and administer an honor guard grant program. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to veteran service organizations registered with the secretary of state to offset expenses incurred by the organization and members of the organization's honor guard in providing honor guard burial details at the funerals of qualifying Tennessee veterans, including expenses for training, transportation, food, equipment, and supplies. (b) The grant fund is subject to appropriations by the general assembly and gifts, grants, and other donations received by the department for the grant fund. It is the legislative intent that the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) be appropriated in fiscal year 2023-2024 in the general appropriations act for awarding grants from the fund. (c) Subject to the availability of funds, the department shall allocate and disperse grants each fiscal year to nonprofit veteran service organizations. The commissioner of veterans services is authorized to promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of this section in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, codified in title 4, chapter 5. (d) For purposes of this section: (1) "Veteran" means a decedent who is eligible to receive a military funeral honors ceremony pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, Public Law 106-65; and (2) "Veteran service organization" means an association, corporation, or other entity that aids and serves veterans, servicemembers, and dependents, and that is a § 501(c)(19) organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, codified in 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) , a federally chartered veterans' service corporation, or a veterans' affairs office or agency established by state law. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 404, s 1, eff. 1/1/2024.
(a) The department of veterans services shall establish and administer an honor guard grant program. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to veteran service organizations registered with the secretary of state to offset expenses incurred by the organization and members of the organization's honor guard in providing honor guard burial details at the funerals of qualifying Tennessee veterans, including expenses for training, transportation, food, equipment, and supplies.
(b) The grant fund is subject to appropriations by the general assembly and gifts, grants, and other donations received by the department for the grant fund. It is the legislative intent that the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) be appropriated in fiscal year 2023-2024 in the general appropriations act for awarding grants from the fund.
(c) Subject to the availability of funds, the department shall allocate and disperse grants each fiscal year to nonprofit veteran service organizations. The commissioner of veterans services is authorized to promulgate rules to effectuate the purposes of this section in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, codified in title 4, chapter 5.
(d) For purposes of this section: (1) "Veteran" means a decedent who is eligible to receive a military funeral honors ceremony pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, Public Law 106-65; and (2) "Veteran service organization" means an association, corporation, or other entity that aids and serves veterans, servicemembers, and dependents, and that is a § 501(c)(19) organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, codified in 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) , a federally chartered veterans' service corporation, or a veterans' affairs office or agency established by state law.
(1) "Veteran" means a decedent who is eligible to receive a military funeral honors ceremony pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, Public Law 106-65; and
(2) "Veteran service organization" means an association, corporation, or other entity that aids and serves veterans, servicemembers, and dependents, and that is a § 501(c)(19) organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, codified in 26 U.S.C. § 501(a) , a federally chartered veterans' service corporation, or a veterans' affairs office or agency established by state law.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 404, s 1, eff. 1/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-56-108 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 56 / Section 4-56-108
Review and approval by the comptroller of the treasury - Examination of documents- Documentation of the cancellation of procurements or rejection of all responses to a procurement - Protests - Executed documents - Posting of reports
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller of the treasury shall review and approve such procurements, contracts, grants, and other related documents prior to the public posting on the single procurement website of such procurements; prior to posting any amendments thereto; after recommendation for award; and prior to execution of the contract as applicable for the following: (1) Delegation of procurement or contract authority by the chief procurement officer. All initial, reduced or revoked delegations as provided under § 12-3-401 shall be reported to the comptroller of the treasury in such format and time interval as reasonable. All periodic reviews of purchasing activities of any state agency granted such delegation shall be provided to the comptroller of the treasury; (2) Procurement and contracts for goods and services where authority exists under both the state building commission and the central procurement office to procure and contract; (3) Procurement and contracts for auditing services; (4) Cooperative agreement to participate, sponsor, conduct or administer as provided in § 12-3-512 with any other entity with an estimated liability in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission; (5) Fee for service procurement or contracts with a maximum liability in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission; (6) Grant contracts with a maximum liability in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission; (7) Fee for service procurement or contracts for new or replacement information systems and technical infrastructure projects for goods and services in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission; (8) Procurement or contracts that would utilize competitive or noncompetitive negotiations with a maximum liability in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission. Competitive or noncompetitive negotiation shall not be utilized by a state agency unless such procurement is performed by the central procurement office; (9) Procurement or contracts for which the state would receive revenue; (10) Procurement or contracts that would incur no cost; (11) Procurement or contracts that propose a term that exceeds sixty (60) months; (12) Procurement or contracts that propose a limitation of liability that is less than two (2) times the maximum liability; (13) Procurement or contracts that propose to change the records, annual report and audit or monitoring provisions; (14) [Deleted by 2021 amendment.] (15) Procurement that would provide that a cost proposal may be evaluated contemporaneously with or prior to evaluation of the technical proposal; (16) Procurement or contract that provides an automatic price escalator; and (17) Such other procurements, contracts or other items as may be directed by the commissioner of finance and administration or by the commission. (b) Without limitation of the audit authority of the comptroller of the treasury, the comptroller is authorized to examine any documents under the authority of the chief procurement officer. (c) Cancellation of procurements or rejection of all responses to a procurement shall be documented in accordance with rules and regulations, standards, policies and procedures as approved by the commission and the reason for the cancellation or rejection of all bids for a procurement shall be provided to the comptroller of the treasury within three (3) business days after such determination. (d) Any protest after notice of intent to award by an aggrieved respondent received by the chief procurement officer or the protest committee shall be filed with the comptroller of the treasury within three (3) business days of receipt. All responses to the aggrieved respondent regarding the protest whether allowed or not, shall be filed with the comptroller of the treasury at the same time provided to the aggrieved respondent. (e) Contracts shall contain on the last page of the secured contract document the signature and approval date of all required approvers to be a fully executed document and for the release of a purchase order against the contract. (f) The comptroller of the treasury shall be provided view access to any information or data from any system housing procurement and contract related data, information, and processes. (g) The chief procurement officer shall post on the single procurement website reports or data queries, subject to approval by the comptroller of the treasury as to format and time interval for update. Such reports shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Noncompetitive, sole source or proprietary contracts; (2) Cancellation of procurements or contract awards; (3) Cancellation of contracts before term extension or for cause; (4) Protests to chief procurement officer and protest committee; (5) Emergency procurements and contracts; (6) Contracts with term extensions beyond sixty (60) months; (7) Rule exceptions approved by the chief procurement officer; and (8) Persons or entities that are prevented from contracting or submitting a response to a procurement. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 193, Secs.s 1, s 2, s 3eff. 4/22/2021. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 7, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2010 , ch. 1098, § 1; 2011 , ch. 295, §§ 5, 20; 2012 , ch. 673, § 2.
(a) The comptroller of the treasury shall review and approve such procurements, contracts, grants, and other related documents prior to the public posting on the single procurement website of such procurements; prior to posting any amendments thereto; after recommendation for award; and prior to execution of the contract as applicable for the following: (1) Delegation of procurement or contract authority by the chief procurement officer. All initial, reduced or revoked delegations as provided under § 12-3-401 shall be reported to the comptroller of the treasury in such format and time interval as reasonable. All periodic reviews of purchasing activities of any state agency granted such delegation shall be provided to the comptroller of the treasury; (2) Procurement and contracts for goods and services where authority exists under both the state building commission and the central procurement office to procure and contract; (3) Procurement and contracts for auditing services; (4) Cooperative agreement to participate, sponsor, conduct or administer as provided in § 12-3-512 with any other entity with an estimated liability in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission; (5) Fee for service procurement or contracts with a maximum liability in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission; (6) Grant contracts with a maximum liability in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission; (7) Fee for service procurement or contracts for new or replacement information systems and technical infrastructure projects for goods and services in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission; (8) Procurement or contracts that would utilize competitive or noncompetitive negotiations with a maximum liability in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission. Competitive or noncompetitive negotiation shall not be utilized by a state agency unless such procurement is performed by the central procurement office; (9) Procurement or contracts for which the state would receive revenue; (10) Procurement or contracts that would incur no cost; (11) Procurement or contracts that propose a term that exceeds sixty (60) months; (12) Procurement or contracts that propose a limitation of liability that is less than two (2) times the maximum liability; (13) Procurement or contracts that propose to change the records, annual report and audit or monitoring provisions; (14) [Deleted by 2021 amendment.] (15) Procurement that would provide that a cost proposal may be evaluated contemporaneously with or prior to evaluation of the technical proposal; (16) Procurement or contract that provides an automatic price escalator; and (17) Such other procurements, contracts or other items as may be directed by the commissioner of finance and administration or by the commission.
(1) Delegation of procurement or contract authority by the chief procurement officer. All initial, reduced or revoked delegations as provided under § 12-3-401 shall be reported to the comptroller of the treasury in such format and time interval as reasonable. All periodic reviews of purchasing activities of any state agency granted such delegation shall be provided to the comptroller of the treasury;
(2) Procurement and contracts for goods and services where authority exists under both the state building commission and the central procurement office to procure and contract;
(3) Procurement and contracts for auditing services;
(4) Cooperative agreement to participate, sponsor, conduct or administer as provided in § 12-3-512 with any other entity with an estimated liability in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission;
(5) Fee for service procurement or contracts with a maximum liability in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission;
(6) Grant contracts with a maximum liability in excess of five million dollars ($5,000,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission;
(7) Fee for service procurement or contracts for new or replacement information systems and technical infrastructure projects for goods and services in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission;
(8) Procurement or contracts that would utilize competitive or noncompetitive negotiations with a maximum liability in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), which may be increased or decreased by action of the commission. Competitive or noncompetitive negotiation shall not be utilized by a state agency unless such procurement is performed by the central procurement office;
(9) Procurement or contracts for which the state would receive revenue;
(10) Procurement or contracts that would incur no cost;
(11) Procurement or contracts that propose a term that exceeds sixty (60) months;
(12) Procurement or contracts that propose a limitation of liability that is less than two (2) times the maximum liability;
(13) Procurement or contracts that propose to change the records, annual report and audit or monitoring provisions;
(14) [Deleted by 2021 amendment.]
(15) Procurement that would provide that a cost proposal may be evaluated contemporaneously with or prior to evaluation of the technical proposal;
(16) Procurement or contract that provides an automatic price escalator; and
(17) Such other procurements, contracts or other items as may be directed by the commissioner of finance and administration or by the commission.
(b) Without limitation of the audit authority of the comptroller of the treasury, the comptroller is authorized to examine any documents under the authority of the chief procurement officer.
(c) Cancellation of procurements or rejection of all responses to a procurement shall be documented in accordance with rules and regulations, standards, policies and procedures as approved by the commission and the reason for the cancellation or rejection of all bids for a procurement shall be provided to the comptroller of the treasury within three (3) business days after such determination.
(d) Any protest after notice of intent to award by an aggrieved respondent received by the chief procurement officer or the protest committee shall be filed with the comptroller of the treasury within three (3) business days of receipt. All responses to the aggrieved respondent regarding the protest whether allowed or not, shall be filed with the comptroller of the treasury at the same time provided to the aggrieved respondent.
(e) Contracts shall contain on the last page of the secured contract document the signature and approval date of all required approvers to be a fully executed document and for the release of a purchase order against the contract.
(f) The comptroller of the treasury shall be provided view access to any information or data from any system housing procurement and contract related data, information, and processes.
(g) The chief procurement officer shall post on the single procurement website reports or data queries, subject to approval by the comptroller of the treasury as to format and time interval for update. Such reports shall include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Noncompetitive, sole source or proprietary contracts; (2) Cancellation of procurements or contract awards; (3) Cancellation of contracts before term extension or for cause; (4) Protests to chief procurement officer and protest committee; (5) Emergency procurements and contracts; (6) Contracts with term extensions beyond sixty (60) months; (7) Rule exceptions approved by the chief procurement officer; and (8) Persons or entities that are prevented from contracting or submitting a response to a procurement.
(1) Noncompetitive, sole source or proprietary contracts;
(2) Cancellation of procurements or contract awards;
(3) Cancellation of contracts before term extension or for cause;
(4) Protests to chief procurement officer and protest committee;
(5) Emergency procurements and contracts;
(6) Contracts with term extensions beyond sixty (60) months;
(7) Rule exceptions approved by the chief procurement officer; and
(8) Persons or entities that are prevented from contracting or submitting a response to a procurement.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 193, Secs.s 1, s 2, s 3eff. 4/22/2021.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 7, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1098, § 1; 2011 , ch. 295, §§ 5, 20; 2012 , ch. 673, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-348 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-348
Official state books
Status: in_force

(a) The following are designated as the official state books: (1) Farewell Address to the American People , George Washington (1796); (2) The Papers of Andrew Jackson , College of Arts and Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; (3) Democracy in America , Alexis de Tocqueville (1835 and 1840); (4) All the King's Men , Robert Penn Warren (1947); (5) A Death in the Family , James Agee (1958); (6) Roots , Alex Haley (1977); (7) The Civil War: A Narrative , Shelby Foote (1958-1974); (8) American Lion , Jon Meacham (2009); (9) Coat of Many Colors , Dolly Parton (2016); and (10) Aitken Bible, Journals of Congress (1782). (b) The secretary of state shall list the foregoing as the official state books in the Tennessee Blue Book. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 720,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) The following are designated as the official state books: (1) Farewell Address to the American People , George Washington (1796); (2) The Papers of Andrew Jackson , College of Arts and Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; (3) Democracy in America , Alexis de Tocqueville (1835 and 1840); (4) All the King's Men , Robert Penn Warren (1947); (5) A Death in the Family , James Agee (1958); (6) Roots , Alex Haley (1977); (7) The Civil War: A Narrative , Shelby Foote (1958-1974); (8) American Lion , Jon Meacham (2009); (9) Coat of Many Colors , Dolly Parton (2016); and (10) Aitken Bible, Journals of Congress (1782).
(1) Farewell Address to the American People , George Washington (1796);
(2) The Papers of Andrew Jackson , College of Arts and Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville;
(3) Democracy in America , Alexis de Tocqueville (1835 and 1840);
(4) All the King's Men , Robert Penn Warren (1947);
(5) A Death in the Family , James Agee (1958);
(6) Roots , Alex Haley (1977);
(7) The Civil War: A Narrative , Shelby Foote (1958-1974);
(8) American Lion , Jon Meacham (2009);
(9) Coat of Many Colors , Dolly Parton (2016); and
(10) Aitken Bible, Journals of Congress (1782).
(b) The secretary of state shall list the foregoing as the official state books in the Tennessee Blue Book.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 720,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-210 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 49 / Section 4-49-210
Inapplicable provisions
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in title 39, chapter 17, part 5 or 6 shall be applicable to a fantasy sports contest conducted in accordance with this part. Renumbered from 47-18-1610 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Nothing contained in title 39, chapter 17, part 5 or 6 shall be applicable to a fantasy sports contest conducted in accordance with this part.
Renumbered from 47-18-1610 by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 143,s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 978, s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-103
Board of directors - Appointment, duties
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation shall be governed by a board of directors composed of seven (7) directors. (b) The directors shall be residents of this state, shall have expertise in their businesses or professions, and shall be appointed by the governor. All appointments shall be filed with the secretary of state within five (5) working days of appointment. (c) (1) No person shall serve as a director of the corporation who has been convicted of: (A) Any felony; (B) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor; (C) Any violation of this chapter; or (D) Any offense in a federal court, military court, or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that under the laws of this state would disqualify such person pursuant to subdivision (c)(1)(A), (c)(1)(B), or (c)(1)(C). (2) Prior to the appointment of a person as a director, the governor shall submit the names of potential directors to the Tennessee bureau of investigation and the Tennessee bureau of investigation, pursuant to § 38-6-109 , shall conduct a criminal history records check on all such persons. The Tennessee bureau of investigation may contract with the federal bureau of investigation, other law enforcement agency or any other legally authorized entity to assist in such investigation. Such persons shall supply a fingerprint sample on request and in the manner requested by the investigating entity. The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall conduct such investigation as soon as practicable after submission of names by the governor. The corporation shall pay, as an operating expense, the cost of the records check. The results of such a records check shall not be considered a record open to the public pursuant to title 10, chapter 7, part 5. (d) In making the appointments pursuant to subsection (b), the governor shall strive to ensure that the board is composed of directors who are diverse in professional or educational background, ethnicity, race, gender, geographic residency, heritage, perspective and experience. (e) (1) Directors shall serve terms of five (5) years; provided, however, that of the initial directors appointed: (A) Two (2) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of one (1) year; (B) Three (3) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of three (3) years; and (C) Two (2) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of five (5) years. (2) After the initial terms, directors shall be appointed to serve five-year terms. (f) All appointments of the directors shall be confirmed by joint resolution adopted by each house of the general assembly prior to the commencement of the term of office to which such director is appointed. If the general assembly is not in session when initial appointments are made, all initial appointees shall serve the terms prescribed pursuant to subsection (e), unless such appointments are not confirmed within thirty (30) days after the general assembly next convenes following such appointments. Any vacancy on the board shall be filled by the governor to serve the unexpired term and such appointment shall be confirmed in the same manner as the original appointment. However, if the general assembly is not in session and a vacancy occurs, the governor shall fill such vacancy by appointment and the appointee to such vacancy shall serve the unexpired term unless such appointment is not confirmed within thirty (30) days after the general assembly next convenes following the appointment to fill such vacancy. (g) The term of office of each director shall commence on July 1, following such director's appointment; provided, however, that the term of office for each initial director shall commence on the date of appointment but shall be calculated, for purposes of the term, from July 1, 2003. Notwithstanding this section, at the end of the director's term, the director shall continue to serve until a replacement is appointed by the governor. All initial appointments of directors shall be made on or before July 1, 2003. (h) A director of the board, or any member of their immediate family, shall not have a direct or indirect interest at the time of their appointment, or within a period of two (2) years prior to their appointment, in any undertaking that puts their personal interest in conflict with that of the corporation, including, but not limited to, any interest, through ownership, stock or otherwise, in a major procurement contract or a participating retailer; provided, however, that a director, or a member of such director's immediate family, may hold an incidental interest not to exceed one percent (1%) of the outstanding stock of a participating retailer. (i) The directors shall elect from their membership a chair and vice chair. The directors shall also elect a secretary and treasurer who may, from time-to-time, serve as the acting chief executive officer of the corporation. Such officers shall serve for such terms as shall be prescribed by the bylaws of the corporation or until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No director of the board shall hold more than one (1) office of the corporation, except that the same director may serve as secretary and treasurer. (j) The board of directors may delegate to one (1) or more of its members, to the chief executive officer, or to any agent or employee of the corporation such powers and duties as it may deem proper. (k) A majority of the directors in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business and for the exercise of any power or function of the corporation. (l) Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the board at any board meeting by the affirmative vote of a majority of present and voting directors. (m) No vacancy in the membership of the board shall impair the right of the directors to exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the board. (n) (1) Upon approval by the chair, directors of the board shall be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred or a per diem not to exceed the per diem provided to members of the general assembly pursuant to § 3-1-106 for each day's service spent in the performance of the duties of the corporation or both. (2) Directors shall not receive a salary for their duties. (o) (1) The governor may remove a director for neglect of duty or misconduct in office. (2) If the governor seeks removal of a director pursuant to this subsection (o), the governor shall deliver to the director a copy of the charges levied against such director together with a notice of hearing affording such director an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel to defend publicly against such charges prior to removal. The notice of hearing shall be served upon the director no later than ten (10) days prior to the hearing date. (3) If such director is removed, the governor shall file in the office of the secretary of state a complete statement of all charges made against the director and the governor's findings regarding the charges, together with a complete record of the proceedings. (4) If a director is removed, such vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies on the board. (p) No director shall make a contribution to the campaign of a candidate for the general assembly or to a candidate for governor. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 3, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2003 , ch. 297, § 2.
(a) The corporation shall be governed by a board of directors composed of seven (7) directors.
(b) The directors shall be residents of this state, shall have expertise in their businesses or professions, and shall be appointed by the governor. All appointments shall be filed with the secretary of state within five (5) working days of appointment.
(c) (1) No person shall serve as a director of the corporation who has been convicted of: (A) Any felony; (B) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor; (C) Any violation of this chapter; or (D) Any offense in a federal court, military court, or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that under the laws of this state would disqualify such person pursuant to subdivision (c)(1)(A), (c)(1)(B), or (c)(1)(C). (2) Prior to the appointment of a person as a director, the governor shall submit the names of potential directors to the Tennessee bureau of investigation and the Tennessee bureau of investigation, pursuant to § 38-6-109 , shall conduct a criminal history records check on all such persons. The Tennessee bureau of investigation may contract with the federal bureau of investigation, other law enforcement agency or any other legally authorized entity to assist in such investigation. Such persons shall supply a fingerprint sample on request and in the manner requested by the investigating entity. The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall conduct such investigation as soon as practicable after submission of names by the governor. The corporation shall pay, as an operating expense, the cost of the records check. The results of such a records check shall not be considered a record open to the public pursuant to title 10, chapter 7, part 5.
(1) No person shall serve as a director of the corporation who has been convicted of: (A) Any felony; (B) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor; (C) Any violation of this chapter; or (D) Any offense in a federal court, military court, or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that under the laws of this state would disqualify such person pursuant to subdivision (c)(1)(A), (c)(1)(B), or (c)(1)(C).
(A) Any felony;
(B) A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawfully selling or providing a product or substance to a minor;
(C) Any violation of this chapter; or
(D) Any offense in a federal court, military court, or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that under the laws of this state would disqualify such person pursuant to subdivision (c)(1)(A), (c)(1)(B), or (c)(1)(C).
(2) Prior to the appointment of a person as a director, the governor shall submit the names of potential directors to the Tennessee bureau of investigation and the Tennessee bureau of investigation, pursuant to § 38-6-109 , shall conduct a criminal history records check on all such persons. The Tennessee bureau of investigation may contract with the federal bureau of investigation, other law enforcement agency or any other legally authorized entity to assist in such investigation. Such persons shall supply a fingerprint sample on request and in the manner requested by the investigating entity. The Tennessee bureau of investigation shall conduct such investigation as soon as practicable after submission of names by the governor. The corporation shall pay, as an operating expense, the cost of the records check. The results of such a records check shall not be considered a record open to the public pursuant to title 10, chapter 7, part 5.
(d) In making the appointments pursuant to subsection (b), the governor shall strive to ensure that the board is composed of directors who are diverse in professional or educational background, ethnicity, race, gender, geographic residency, heritage, perspective and experience.
(e) (1) Directors shall serve terms of five (5) years; provided, however, that of the initial directors appointed: (A) Two (2) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of one (1) year; (B) Three (3) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of three (3) years; and (C) Two (2) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of five (5) years. (2) After the initial terms, directors shall be appointed to serve five-year terms.
(1) Directors shall serve terms of five (5) years; provided, however, that of the initial directors appointed: (A) Two (2) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of one (1) year; (B) Three (3) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of three (3) years; and (C) Two (2) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of five (5) years.
(A) Two (2) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of one (1) year;
(B) Three (3) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of three (3) years; and
(C) Two (2) directors shall be appointed for an initial term of five (5) years.
(2) After the initial terms, directors shall be appointed to serve five-year terms.
(f) All appointments of the directors shall be confirmed by joint resolution adopted by each house of the general assembly prior to the commencement of the term of office to which such director is appointed. If the general assembly is not in session when initial appointments are made, all initial appointees shall serve the terms prescribed pursuant to subsection (e), unless such appointments are not confirmed within thirty (30) days after the general assembly next convenes following such appointments. Any vacancy on the board shall be filled by the governor to serve the unexpired term and such appointment shall be confirmed in the same manner as the original appointment. However, if the general assembly is not in session and a vacancy occurs, the governor shall fill such vacancy by appointment and the appointee to such vacancy shall serve the unexpired term unless such appointment is not confirmed within thirty (30) days after the general assembly next convenes following the appointment to fill such vacancy.
(g) The term of office of each director shall commence on July 1, following such director's appointment; provided, however, that the term of office for each initial director shall commence on the date of appointment but shall be calculated, for purposes of the term, from July 1, 2003. Notwithstanding this section, at the end of the director's term, the director shall continue to serve until a replacement is appointed by the governor. All initial appointments of directors shall be made on or before July 1, 2003.
(h) A director of the board, or any member of their immediate family, shall not have a direct or indirect interest at the time of their appointment, or within a period of two (2) years prior to their appointment, in any undertaking that puts their personal interest in conflict with that of the corporation, including, but not limited to, any interest, through ownership, stock or otherwise, in a major procurement contract or a participating retailer; provided, however, that a director, or a member of such director's immediate family, may hold an incidental interest not to exceed one percent (1%) of the outstanding stock of a participating retailer.
(i) The directors shall elect from their membership a chair and vice chair. The directors shall also elect a secretary and treasurer who may, from time-to-time, serve as the acting chief executive officer of the corporation. Such officers shall serve for such terms as shall be prescribed by the bylaws of the corporation or until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No director of the board shall hold more than one (1) office of the corporation, except that the same director may serve as secretary and treasurer.
(j) The board of directors may delegate to one (1) or more of its members, to the chief executive officer, or to any agent or employee of the corporation such powers and duties as it may deem proper.
(k) A majority of the directors in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business and for the exercise of any power or function of the corporation.
(l) Action may be taken and motions and resolutions adopted by the board at any board meeting by the affirmative vote of a majority of present and voting directors.
(m) No vacancy in the membership of the board shall impair the right of the directors to exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the board.
(n) (1) Upon approval by the chair, directors of the board shall be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred or a per diem not to exceed the per diem provided to members of the general assembly pursuant to § 3-1-106 for each day's service spent in the performance of the duties of the corporation or both. (2) Directors shall not receive a salary for their duties.
(1) Upon approval by the chair, directors of the board shall be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred or a per diem not to exceed the per diem provided to members of the general assembly pursuant to § 3-1-106 for each day's service spent in the performance of the duties of the corporation or both.
(2) Directors shall not receive a salary for their duties.
(o) (1) The governor may remove a director for neglect of duty or misconduct in office. (2) If the governor seeks removal of a director pursuant to this subsection (o), the governor shall deliver to the director a copy of the charges levied against such director together with a notice of hearing affording such director an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel to defend publicly against such charges prior to removal. The notice of hearing shall be served upon the director no later than ten (10) days prior to the hearing date. (3) If such director is removed, the governor shall file in the office of the secretary of state a complete statement of all charges made against the director and the governor's findings regarding the charges, together with a complete record of the proceedings. (4) If a director is removed, such vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies on the board.
(1) The governor may remove a director for neglect of duty or misconduct in office.
(2) If the governor seeks removal of a director pursuant to this subsection (o), the governor shall deliver to the director a copy of the charges levied against such director together with a notice of hearing affording such director an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel to defend publicly against such charges prior to removal. The notice of hearing shall be served upon the director no later than ten (10) days prior to the hearing date.
(3) If such director is removed, the governor shall file in the office of the secretary of state a complete statement of all charges made against the director and the governor's findings regarding the charges, together with a complete record of the proceedings.
(4) If a director is removed, such vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies on the board.
(p) No director shall make a contribution to the campaign of a candidate for the general assembly or to a candidate for governor.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 507, s 3, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2003 , ch. 297, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-15-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 15 / Section 4-15-102
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The commission has the power and authority, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, to approve and supervise all projects involving: (A) Any improvement to real property funded by public or private funds or both in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest; (B) The demolition of any building or structure located on real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest, or the demolition of any building or structure by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee, provided such building or structure when constructed or acquired was originally approved by the commission pursuant to this section, except for the demolition of any building or structure acquired by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way; and (C) Any improvement to real property in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee, the operation of which will be, or is intended by the foundation to be or become, the responsibility of the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee. The intent of the foundation to retain operation of the improvement or to transfer operations to the state shall be contained in the records of the foundation. (2) (A) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the University of Tennessee may, at the institution's discretion, approve and supervise the university's capital project if: (i) The project is managed by the university's state procurement agency; (ii) The project involves a building or facility used primarily for non-academic purposes; and (iii) The project is either fully funded by donations received from a third-party or revenue from self-supporting auxiliary projects, including projects financed with revenue bonds, or both. (B) If the University of Tennessee approves or supervises a project under subdivision (a)(2), then: (i) A net increase in square footage of the building or facility is not eligible for maintenance funding from this state; (ii) To the extent that following commission policies does not remove the authority provided by subdivision (a)(2)(A), the university's state procurement agency shall follow commission policies regarding the final selection of designers and contractors, and shall be responsible for the final selection of designers and contractors for the project; (iii) To the extent that following commission policies does not remove the authority provided by subdivision (a)(2)(A), the university's state procurement agency shall follow commission policies regarding resolution of procurement protests, and shall be responsible for the final resolution of protests; (iv) The university's state procurement agency shall utilize contracts provided by the state architect and may revise the terms of such contracts only upon the approval of the state architect; and (v) The project must be approved by the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, or its designee, and must be reported to the commission on a quarterly basis. Reports required pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2)(B)(v) must begin at the time a contract for the building or design of a project is executed and end upon completion of the project. However, projects reported pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2)(B)(v) are not subject to additional disclosure by a state entity beyond the inclusion of revenue bonds requested for the project in the general appropriations act. (b) (1) No contract for the improvement of real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest, and no contract for the demolition of any building or structure on real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest shall be awarded until the plans therefor have been submitted to and approved by the commission. (2) This subsection (b) shall not apply to the demolition of any building or structure acquired by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way. (3) This subsection (b) shall apply to improvements or demolitions of any building or structure approved by the commission pursuant to this section by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee. (c) (1) (A) The commission, using procedures that promote competition to the greatest extent possible, has the power and authority to advertise and award contracts relating to the projects described in subsection (a), including contracts for construction, erection or demolition and contracts to furnish, install or provide goods or materials that are incidental to projects that are within the jurisdiction of the commission. (B) The commission also has the power and authority to award contracts for professional design, surveying or planning services relating to the projects described in subsection (a), following procedures of the commission. (C) This subsection (c) shall not apply to contracts made by the department of transportation pursuant to title 54, chapter 5. (2) Any rule, regulation, specification or policy of the commission promulgated pursuant to this subsection (c) that restricts eligibility to bid on a project to the manufacturer of the material to be utilized in such project shall be waived, if in the discretion of the commission: (A) The person, company, corporation or other entity submitting a bid offers a warranty or guarantee substantially equivalent to the warranty or guarantee offered by the manufacturer; and (B) The person, company, corporation or other entity submitting such bid is financially capable of performing such warranty or guarantee. (d) (1) The following transactions shall be subject to approval by the state building commission, in addition to the other approvals required by law: (A) The acquisition of any interest in real property by the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies, except for the acquisition of any interest in real property by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way; (B) The disposal of any interest in surplus real property described in § 12-2-112 ; provided, that: (i) The commission may establish policies that permit the disposal, without approval by the commission, of interests in surplus real property other than the fee interest, including, but not limited to, leases, easements and rights-of-way; and (ii) Such policies that permit the disposal of any interest, without the approval by the commission, shall not include disposal or conveyance in any manner of any interest or rights in minerals, coal, natural gas, oil, timber and any other energy related resources; (C) All leases described in § 12-2-115(b) ; and (D) All leases or other contracts that may involve the use of private funds for the proposed construction and that relate to improvements to real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest. (2) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, subdivision (d)(1) shall not apply to the University of Tennessee and the state university and community college system of Tennessee in the acquisition and disposal of any interest in real property acquired by gift or devise, unless the acquisition of any interest in real property by gift or devise obligates the University of Tennessee, the state university and community college system of Tennessee, or the state to expend state funds for capital improvements or continuing operating expenditures. Furthermore, information on such gift property will be filed with the commission. (e) (1) It is the duty of the office of legislative services to notify each member of the general assembly who requests such notification of any particular project to be considered by the commission, which project is proposed to be located within the district represented by the particular senator or representative. (2) Such notification shall be given by mail not less than five (5) days prior to the commission meeting at which the subject project will be considered, unless it is an emergency meeting of the commission, in which case notification shall be made to the legislators as quickly as feasible. (3) Public institutions of higher education shall establish a transparent process to publicly disclose capital projects of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or less that do not utilize bond funds or funds appropriated for capital outlay or capital maintenance and are paid with current or residual funds, directly to the state building commission. The disclosure required pursuant to this subdivision (e)(3) must consist of a description of the project and the project budget and funding source, as the project is approved by the board of the institution or the board's designee. Projects disclosed pursuant to this subdivision (e)(3) are not subject to additional disclosure requirements by a state entity. (f) (1) The commission may award and approve contracts that provide for retainage as follows: not more than ninety-five percent (95%) of the contract price shall be paid on any contract until it is completed and the work is accepted; provided, that such contracts are with reputable building contractors who are principally located within this state and who have demonstrated by past experience their ability to properly perform equivalent building construction or improvement projects, whether public or private. (2) (A) Prior to the execution of any such contract in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), the commission shall require the execution of a good and solvent corporate surety payment and performance bond in an amount to be determined by the commission. (B) Such bond shall be sufficient in amount to secure the faithful and satisfactory completion of the state building or improvement project and payment for all labor and materials used by the contractor, or any immediate or remote subcontractor under the contract. (3) Any damages caused by a building contractor for failure to complete the contract or by failing to satisfactorily complete the work shall be recoverable by the state in an action against the building contractor and the building contractor's sureties. (g) Full settlement may be made with the contractor after the following have occurred: (1) The contractor shall furnish evidence to satisfy the commission that all the material used by the contractor, the contractor's subcontractors or the contractor's agents has been fully paid for and all laborers and other employees working for the contractor, the contractor's subcontractors, or the contractor's agents have been fully paid; and (2) Within ten (10) days after receipt of evidence requested in subdivision (g)(1), the commission shall provide thirty (30) days notice in some newspaper published in the county where the work is done, if there is a newspaper published there, and if not, in a newspaper in an adjoining county, that settlement is about to be made and notifying all claimants to file notice of their claims with the commission, and the period for filing shall not be less than thirty (30) days after the last published notice. (h) Except as provided in chapter 13, part 1 of this title, this chapter shall have no application to property conveyed in trust to a private corporation organized and chartered under the laws of this state pursuant to § 4-13-101 . (i) Whenever the commissioner of education is authorized by the state board of education to take responsibility for the operation of any local school system or school that has been placed on probation pursuant to title 49, chapter 1, part 6, the state building commission shall have the same authority granted by this chapter relative to state agencies for all expenditures of educational capital outlay funds for such local school system or school. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 411, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 411, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1955, ch. 304, § 2; modified; Acts 1976, ch. 679, §§ 1-3; 1977, ch. 89, § 22; T.C.A., § 4-1502; Acts 1980, ch. 591, § 1; 1980, ch. 741, § 3; 1981, ch. 195, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1981, ch. 264, § 12; Acts 1983, ch. 192, § 1; 1983, ch. 273, §§ 1, 2; 1990, ch. 893, §8; 1997 , ch. 402, §§ 14, 15; 1998, ch. 737, § 1; 2001, ch. 331, §§ 1 - 3.
(a) (1) The commission has the power and authority, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, to approve and supervise all projects involving: (A) Any improvement to real property funded by public or private funds or both in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest; (B) The demolition of any building or structure located on real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest, or the demolition of any building or structure by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee, provided such building or structure when constructed or acquired was originally approved by the commission pursuant to this section, except for the demolition of any building or structure acquired by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way; and (C) Any improvement to real property in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee, the operation of which will be, or is intended by the foundation to be or become, the responsibility of the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee. The intent of the foundation to retain operation of the improvement or to transfer operations to the state shall be contained in the records of the foundation. (2) (A) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the University of Tennessee may, at the institution's discretion, approve and supervise the university's capital project if: (i) The project is managed by the university's state procurement agency; (ii) The project involves a building or facility used primarily for non-academic purposes; and (iii) The project is either fully funded by donations received from a third-party or revenue from self-supporting auxiliary projects, including projects financed with revenue bonds, or both. (B) If the University of Tennessee approves or supervises a project under subdivision (a)(2), then: (i) A net increase in square footage of the building or facility is not eligible for maintenance funding from this state; (ii) To the extent that following commission policies does not remove the authority provided by subdivision (a)(2)(A), the university's state procurement agency shall follow commission policies regarding the final selection of designers and contractors, and shall be responsible for the final selection of designers and contractors for the project; (iii) To the extent that following commission policies does not remove the authority provided by subdivision (a)(2)(A), the university's state procurement agency shall follow commission policies regarding resolution of procurement protests, and shall be responsible for the final resolution of protests; (iv) The university's state procurement agency shall utilize contracts provided by the state architect and may revise the terms of such contracts only upon the approval of the state architect; and (v) The project must be approved by the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, or its designee, and must be reported to the commission on a quarterly basis. Reports required pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2)(B)(v) must begin at the time a contract for the building or design of a project is executed and end upon completion of the project. However, projects reported pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2)(B)(v) are not subject to additional disclosure by a state entity beyond the inclusion of revenue bonds requested for the project in the general appropriations act.
(1) The commission has the power and authority, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, to approve and supervise all projects involving: (A) Any improvement to real property funded by public or private funds or both in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest; (B) The demolition of any building or structure located on real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest, or the demolition of any building or structure by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee, provided such building or structure when constructed or acquired was originally approved by the commission pursuant to this section, except for the demolition of any building or structure acquired by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way; and (C) Any improvement to real property in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee, the operation of which will be, or is intended by the foundation to be or become, the responsibility of the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee. The intent of the foundation to retain operation of the improvement or to transfer operations to the state shall be contained in the records of the foundation.
(A) Any improvement to real property funded by public or private funds or both in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest;
(B) The demolition of any building or structure located on real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest, or the demolition of any building or structure by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee, provided such building or structure when constructed or acquired was originally approved by the commission pursuant to this section, except for the demolition of any building or structure acquired by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way; and
(C) Any improvement to real property in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee, the operation of which will be, or is intended by the foundation to be or become, the responsibility of the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee. The intent of the foundation to retain operation of the improvement or to transfer operations to the state shall be contained in the records of the foundation.
(2) (A) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the University of Tennessee may, at the institution's discretion, approve and supervise the university's capital project if: (i) The project is managed by the university's state procurement agency; (ii) The project involves a building or facility used primarily for non-academic purposes; and (iii) The project is either fully funded by donations received from a third-party or revenue from self-supporting auxiliary projects, including projects financed with revenue bonds, or both. (B) If the University of Tennessee approves or supervises a project under subdivision (a)(2), then: (i) A net increase in square footage of the building or facility is not eligible for maintenance funding from this state; (ii) To the extent that following commission policies does not remove the authority provided by subdivision (a)(2)(A), the university's state procurement agency shall follow commission policies regarding the final selection of designers and contractors, and shall be responsible for the final selection of designers and contractors for the project; (iii) To the extent that following commission policies does not remove the authority provided by subdivision (a)(2)(A), the university's state procurement agency shall follow commission policies regarding resolution of procurement protests, and shall be responsible for the final resolution of protests; (iv) The university's state procurement agency shall utilize contracts provided by the state architect and may revise the terms of such contracts only upon the approval of the state architect; and (v) The project must be approved by the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, or its designee, and must be reported to the commission on a quarterly basis. Reports required pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2)(B)(v) must begin at the time a contract for the building or design of a project is executed and end upon completion of the project. However, projects reported pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2)(B)(v) are not subject to additional disclosure by a state entity beyond the inclusion of revenue bonds requested for the project in the general appropriations act.
(A) Notwithstanding another law to the contrary, the University of Tennessee may, at the institution's discretion, approve and supervise the university's capital project if: (i) The project is managed by the university's state procurement agency; (ii) The project involves a building or facility used primarily for non-academic purposes; and (iii) The project is either fully funded by donations received from a third-party or revenue from self-supporting auxiliary projects, including projects financed with revenue bonds, or both.
(i) The project is managed by the university's state procurement agency;
(ii) The project involves a building or facility used primarily for non-academic purposes; and
(iii) The project is either fully funded by donations received from a third-party or revenue from self-supporting auxiliary projects, including projects financed with revenue bonds, or both.
(B) If the University of Tennessee approves or supervises a project under subdivision (a)(2), then: (i) A net increase in square footage of the building or facility is not eligible for maintenance funding from this state; (ii) To the extent that following commission policies does not remove the authority provided by subdivision (a)(2)(A), the university's state procurement agency shall follow commission policies regarding the final selection of designers and contractors, and shall be responsible for the final selection of designers and contractors for the project; (iii) To the extent that following commission policies does not remove the authority provided by subdivision (a)(2)(A), the university's state procurement agency shall follow commission policies regarding resolution of procurement protests, and shall be responsible for the final resolution of protests; (iv) The university's state procurement agency shall utilize contracts provided by the state architect and may revise the terms of such contracts only upon the approval of the state architect; and (v) The project must be approved by the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, or its designee, and must be reported to the commission on a quarterly basis. Reports required pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2)(B)(v) must begin at the time a contract for the building or design of a project is executed and end upon completion of the project. However, projects reported pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2)(B)(v) are not subject to additional disclosure by a state entity beyond the inclusion of revenue bonds requested for the project in the general appropriations act.
(i) A net increase in square footage of the building or facility is not eligible for maintenance funding from this state;
(ii) To the extent that following commission policies does not remove the authority provided by subdivision (a)(2)(A), the university's state procurement agency shall follow commission policies regarding the final selection of designers and contractors, and shall be responsible for the final selection of designers and contractors for the project;
(iii) To the extent that following commission policies does not remove the authority provided by subdivision (a)(2)(A), the university's state procurement agency shall follow commission policies regarding resolution of procurement protests, and shall be responsible for the final resolution of protests;
(iv) The university's state procurement agency shall utilize contracts provided by the state architect and may revise the terms of such contracts only upon the approval of the state architect; and
(v) The project must be approved by the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, or its designee, and must be reported to the commission on a quarterly basis. Reports required pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2)(B)(v) must begin at the time a contract for the building or design of a project is executed and end upon completion of the project. However, projects reported pursuant to this subdivision (a)(2)(B)(v) are not subject to additional disclosure by a state entity beyond the inclusion of revenue bonds requested for the project in the general appropriations act.
(b) (1) No contract for the improvement of real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest, and no contract for the demolition of any building or structure on real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest shall be awarded until the plans therefor have been submitted to and approved by the commission. (2) This subsection (b) shall not apply to the demolition of any building or structure acquired by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way. (3) This subsection (b) shall apply to improvements or demolitions of any building or structure approved by the commission pursuant to this section by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee.
(1) No contract for the improvement of real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest, and no contract for the demolition of any building or structure on real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies has an interest shall be awarded until the plans therefor have been submitted to and approved by the commission.
(2) This subsection (b) shall not apply to the demolition of any building or structure acquired by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way.
(3) This subsection (b) shall apply to improvements or demolitions of any building or structure approved by the commission pursuant to this section by a foundation created for the primary purpose of benefiting the University of Tennessee or any institution of the state university and community college system of Tennessee.
(c) (1) (A) The commission, using procedures that promote competition to the greatest extent possible, has the power and authority to advertise and award contracts relating to the projects described in subsection (a), including contracts for construction, erection or demolition and contracts to furnish, install or provide goods or materials that are incidental to projects that are within the jurisdiction of the commission. (B) The commission also has the power and authority to award contracts for professional design, surveying or planning services relating to the projects described in subsection (a), following procedures of the commission. (C) This subsection (c) shall not apply to contracts made by the department of transportation pursuant to title 54, chapter 5. (2) Any rule, regulation, specification or policy of the commission promulgated pursuant to this subsection (c) that restricts eligibility to bid on a project to the manufacturer of the material to be utilized in such project shall be waived, if in the discretion of the commission: (A) The person, company, corporation or other entity submitting a bid offers a warranty or guarantee substantially equivalent to the warranty or guarantee offered by the manufacturer; and (B) The person, company, corporation or other entity submitting such bid is financially capable of performing such warranty or guarantee.
(1) (A) The commission, using procedures that promote competition to the greatest extent possible, has the power and authority to advertise and award contracts relating to the projects described in subsection (a), including contracts for construction, erection or demolition and contracts to furnish, install or provide goods or materials that are incidental to projects that are within the jurisdiction of the commission. (B) The commission also has the power and authority to award contracts for professional design, surveying or planning services relating to the projects described in subsection (a), following procedures of the commission. (C) This subsection (c) shall not apply to contracts made by the department of transportation pursuant to title 54, chapter 5.
(A) The commission, using procedures that promote competition to the greatest extent possible, has the power and authority to advertise and award contracts relating to the projects described in subsection (a), including contracts for construction, erection or demolition and contracts to furnish, install or provide goods or materials that are incidental to projects that are within the jurisdiction of the commission.
(B) The commission also has the power and authority to award contracts for professional design, surveying or planning services relating to the projects described in subsection (a), following procedures of the commission.
(C) This subsection (c) shall not apply to contracts made by the department of transportation pursuant to title 54, chapter 5.
(2) Any rule, regulation, specification or policy of the commission promulgated pursuant to this subsection (c) that restricts eligibility to bid on a project to the manufacturer of the material to be utilized in such project shall be waived, if in the discretion of the commission: (A) The person, company, corporation or other entity submitting a bid offers a warranty or guarantee substantially equivalent to the warranty or guarantee offered by the manufacturer; and (B) The person, company, corporation or other entity submitting such bid is financially capable of performing such warranty or guarantee.
(A) The person, company, corporation or other entity submitting a bid offers a warranty or guarantee substantially equivalent to the warranty or guarantee offered by the manufacturer; and
(B) The person, company, corporation or other entity submitting such bid is financially capable of performing such warranty or guarantee.
(d) (1) The following transactions shall be subject to approval by the state building commission, in addition to the other approvals required by law: (A) The acquisition of any interest in real property by the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies, except for the acquisition of any interest in real property by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way; (B) The disposal of any interest in surplus real property described in § 12-2-112 ; provided, that: (i) The commission may establish policies that permit the disposal, without approval by the commission, of interests in surplus real property other than the fee interest, including, but not limited to, leases, easements and rights-of-way; and (ii) Such policies that permit the disposal of any interest, without the approval by the commission, shall not include disposal or conveyance in any manner of any interest or rights in minerals, coal, natural gas, oil, timber and any other energy related resources; (C) All leases described in § 12-2-115(b) ; and (D) All leases or other contracts that may involve the use of private funds for the proposed construction and that relate to improvements to real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest. (2) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, subdivision (d)(1) shall not apply to the University of Tennessee and the state university and community college system of Tennessee in the acquisition and disposal of any interest in real property acquired by gift or devise, unless the acquisition of any interest in real property by gift or devise obligates the University of Tennessee, the state university and community college system of Tennessee, or the state to expend state funds for capital improvements or continuing operating expenditures. Furthermore, information on such gift property will be filed with the commission.
(1) The following transactions shall be subject to approval by the state building commission, in addition to the other approvals required by law: (A) The acquisition of any interest in real property by the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies, except for the acquisition of any interest in real property by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way; (B) The disposal of any interest in surplus real property described in § 12-2-112 ; provided, that: (i) The commission may establish policies that permit the disposal, without approval by the commission, of interests in surplus real property other than the fee interest, including, but not limited to, leases, easements and rights-of-way; and (ii) Such policies that permit the disposal of any interest, without the approval by the commission, shall not include disposal or conveyance in any manner of any interest or rights in minerals, coal, natural gas, oil, timber and any other energy related resources; (C) All leases described in § 12-2-115(b) ; and (D) All leases or other contracts that may involve the use of private funds for the proposed construction and that relate to improvements to real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest.
(A) The acquisition of any interest in real property by the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies, except for the acquisition of any interest in real property by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way;
(B) The disposal of any interest in surplus real property described in § 12-2-112 ; provided, that: (i) The commission may establish policies that permit the disposal, without approval by the commission, of interests in surplus real property other than the fee interest, including, but not limited to, leases, easements and rights-of-way; and (ii) Such policies that permit the disposal of any interest, without the approval by the commission, shall not include disposal or conveyance in any manner of any interest or rights in minerals, coal, natural gas, oil, timber and any other energy related resources;
(i) The commission may establish policies that permit the disposal, without approval by the commission, of interests in surplus real property other than the fee interest, including, but not limited to, leases, easements and rights-of-way; and
(ii) Such policies that permit the disposal of any interest, without the approval by the commission, shall not include disposal or conveyance in any manner of any interest or rights in minerals, coal, natural gas, oil, timber and any other energy related resources;
(C) All leases described in § 12-2-115(b) ; and
(D) All leases or other contracts that may involve the use of private funds for the proposed construction and that relate to improvements to real property in which the state or any of its departments, institutions or agencies have an interest.
(2) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, subdivision (d)(1) shall not apply to the University of Tennessee and the state university and community college system of Tennessee in the acquisition and disposal of any interest in real property acquired by gift or devise, unless the acquisition of any interest in real property by gift or devise obligates the University of Tennessee, the state university and community college system of Tennessee, or the state to expend state funds for capital improvements or continuing operating expenditures. Furthermore, information on such gift property will be filed with the commission.
(e) (1) It is the duty of the office of legislative services to notify each member of the general assembly who requests such notification of any particular project to be considered by the commission, which project is proposed to be located within the district represented by the particular senator or representative. (2) Such notification shall be given by mail not less than five (5) days prior to the commission meeting at which the subject project will be considered, unless it is an emergency meeting of the commission, in which case notification shall be made to the legislators as quickly as feasible. (3) Public institutions of higher education shall establish a transparent process to publicly disclose capital projects of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or less that do not utilize bond funds or funds appropriated for capital outlay or capital maintenance and are paid with current or residual funds, directly to the state building commission. The disclosure required pursuant to this subdivision (e)(3) must consist of a description of the project and the project budget and funding source, as the project is approved by the board of the institution or the board's designee. Projects disclosed pursuant to this subdivision (e)(3) are not subject to additional disclosure requirements by a state entity.
(1) It is the duty of the office of legislative services to notify each member of the general assembly who requests such notification of any particular project to be considered by the commission, which project is proposed to be located within the district represented by the particular senator or representative.
(2) Such notification shall be given by mail not less than five (5) days prior to the commission meeting at which the subject project will be considered, unless it is an emergency meeting of the commission, in which case notification shall be made to the legislators as quickly as feasible.
(3) Public institutions of higher education shall establish a transparent process to publicly disclose capital projects of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) or less that do not utilize bond funds or funds appropriated for capital outlay or capital maintenance and are paid with current or residual funds, directly to the state building commission. The disclosure required pursuant to this subdivision (e)(3) must consist of a description of the project and the project budget and funding source, as the project is approved by the board of the institution or the board's designee. Projects disclosed pursuant to this subdivision (e)(3) are not subject to additional disclosure requirements by a state entity.
(f) (1) The commission may award and approve contracts that provide for retainage as follows: not more than ninety-five percent (95%) of the contract price shall be paid on any contract until it is completed and the work is accepted; provided, that such contracts are with reputable building contractors who are principally located within this state and who have demonstrated by past experience their ability to properly perform equivalent building construction or improvement projects, whether public or private. (2) (A) Prior to the execution of any such contract in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), the commission shall require the execution of a good and solvent corporate surety payment and performance bond in an amount to be determined by the commission. (B) Such bond shall be sufficient in amount to secure the faithful and satisfactory completion of the state building or improvement project and payment for all labor and materials used by the contractor, or any immediate or remote subcontractor under the contract. (3) Any damages caused by a building contractor for failure to complete the contract or by failing to satisfactorily complete the work shall be recoverable by the state in an action against the building contractor and the building contractor's sureties.
(1) The commission may award and approve contracts that provide for retainage as follows: not more than ninety-five percent (95%) of the contract price shall be paid on any contract until it is completed and the work is accepted; provided, that such contracts are with reputable building contractors who are principally located within this state and who have demonstrated by past experience their ability to properly perform equivalent building construction or improvement projects, whether public or private.
(2) (A) Prior to the execution of any such contract in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), the commission shall require the execution of a good and solvent corporate surety payment and performance bond in an amount to be determined by the commission. (B) Such bond shall be sufficient in amount to secure the faithful and satisfactory completion of the state building or improvement project and payment for all labor and materials used by the contractor, or any immediate or remote subcontractor under the contract.
(A) Prior to the execution of any such contract in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), the commission shall require the execution of a good and solvent corporate surety payment and performance bond in an amount to be determined by the commission.
(B) Such bond shall be sufficient in amount to secure the faithful and satisfactory completion of the state building or improvement project and payment for all labor and materials used by the contractor, or any immediate or remote subcontractor under the contract.
(3) Any damages caused by a building contractor for failure to complete the contract or by failing to satisfactorily complete the work shall be recoverable by the state in an action against the building contractor and the building contractor's sureties.
(g) Full settlement may be made with the contractor after the following have occurred: (1) The contractor shall furnish evidence to satisfy the commission that all the material used by the contractor, the contractor's subcontractors or the contractor's agents has been fully paid for and all laborers and other employees working for the contractor, the contractor's subcontractors, or the contractor's agents have been fully paid; and (2) Within ten (10) days after receipt of evidence requested in subdivision (g)(1), the commission shall provide thirty (30) days notice in some newspaper published in the county where the work is done, if there is a newspaper published there, and if not, in a newspaper in an adjoining county, that settlement is about to be made and notifying all claimants to file notice of their claims with the commission, and the period for filing shall not be less than thirty (30) days after the last published notice.
(1) The contractor shall furnish evidence to satisfy the commission that all the material used by the contractor, the contractor's subcontractors or the contractor's agents has been fully paid for and all laborers and other employees working for the contractor, the contractor's subcontractors, or the contractor's agents have been fully paid; and
(2) Within ten (10) days after receipt of evidence requested in subdivision (g)(1), the commission shall provide thirty (30) days notice in some newspaper published in the county where the work is done, if there is a newspaper published there, and if not, in a newspaper in an adjoining county, that settlement is about to be made and notifying all claimants to file notice of their claims with the commission, and the period for filing shall not be less than thirty (30) days after the last published notice.
(h) Except as provided in chapter 13, part 1 of this title, this chapter shall have no application to property conveyed in trust to a private corporation organized and chartered under the laws of this state pursuant to § 4-13-101 .
(i) Whenever the commissioner of education is authorized by the state board of education to take responsibility for the operation of any local school system or school that has been placed on probation pursuant to title 49, chapter 1, part 6, the state building commission shall have the same authority granted by this chapter relative to state agencies for all expenditures of educational capital outlay funds for such local school system or school.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 411, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 411, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1955, ch. 304, § 2; modified; Acts 1976, ch. 679, §§ 1-3; 1977, ch. 89, § 22; T.C.A., § 4-1502; Acts 1980, ch. 591, § 1; 1980, ch. 741, § 3; 1981, ch. 195, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1981, ch. 264, § 12; Acts 1983, ch. 192, § 1; 1983, ch. 273, §§ 1, 2; 1990, ch. 893, §8; 1997 , ch. 402, §§ 14, 15; 1998, ch. 737, § 1; 2001, ch. 331, §§ 1 - 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-513 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-513
Enforcing of agreement by court action
Status: in_force

The authority has the right, in addition to all other rights, by mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the county and the governing body and any proper officer, agent or employee of the county to carry out any agreements and to perform its and their duties under this part or under any rule or regulation of the authority adopted pursuant thereto. Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 14.
The authority has the right, in addition to all other rights, by mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to require the county and the governing body and any proper officer, agent or employee of the county to carry out any agreements and to perform its and their duties under this part or under any rule or regulation of the authority adopted pursuant thereto.
Acts 1986, ch. 846, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-101
Sovereignty coextensive with boundary
Status: in_force

The sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state is coextensive with the boundaries of the state, but the extent of such jurisdiction over places that have been or may be ceded to the United States is qualified by the terms of such cession. Code 1858, § 70; Shan., § 82; Code 1932, § 96; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-101.
The sovereignty and jurisdiction of the state is coextensive with the boundaries of the state, but the extent of such jurisdiction over places that have been or may be ceded to the United States is qualified by the terms of such cession.
Code 1858, § 70; Shan., § 82; Code 1932, § 96; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-203 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-203
Middle grand division
Status: in_force

The middle division comprises the counties of Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sequatchie, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson. Code 1858, § 102 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 3, § 8); Acts 1885, ch. 107, § 1; 1899, ch. 150, § 1; 1903, ch. 110, § 1; 1915, ch. 9, §§ 1-3; Shan., § 131; Code 1932, § 149; Acts 1933, ch. 135, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 149; Acts 1965, ch. 354, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-111.
The middle division comprises the counties of Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Grundy, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sequatchie, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson.
Code 1858, § 102 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 3, § 8); Acts 1885, ch. 107, § 1; 1899, ch. 150, § 1; 1903, ch. 110, § 1; 1915, ch. 9, §§ 1-3; Shan., § 131; Code 1932, § 149; Acts 1933, ch. 135, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 149; Acts 1965, ch. 354, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-111.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-51-203 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 51 / Section 4-51-203
Collection remedy
Status: in_force

The collection remedy authorized by this part is in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedy available by law. Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
The collection remedy authorized by this part is in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedy available by law.
Acts 2003, ch. 297, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-9-102 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 4-9-102
Duties
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the board of commissioners to: (1) Examine the subjects upon which uniformity of legislation in the various states and territories of the union is desirable, but which are outside the jurisdiction of the congress of the United States; (2) Confer upon these matters with the commissioners appointed by other states and territories for the same purpose; (3) Consider and draft uniform laws to be submitted for approval and adoption by the several states; and (4) Generally advise and recommend such other or further course of action as shall accomplish the purposes of this chapter. Acts 1909, ch. 86, § 2; Shan., § 3608a; 118; mod. Code 1932, §1014; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-902.
It is the duty of the board of commissioners to:
(1) Examine the subjects upon which uniformity of legislation in the various states and territories of the union is desirable, but which are outside the jurisdiction of the congress of the United States;
(2) Confer upon these matters with the commissioners appointed by other states and territories for the same purpose;
(3) Consider and draft uniform laws to be submitted for approval and adoption by the several states; and
(4) Generally advise and recommend such other or further course of action as shall accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
Acts 1909, ch. 86, § 2; Shan., § 3608a; 118; mod. Code 1932, §1014; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-902.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-2206 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-2206
Powers and duties of commissioner
Status: in_force

(a) The department of tourist development is designated as the department for the implementation and administration of all tourism marketing and promotion, tourism partner services, and tourism economic development projects. The department has the power to facilitate, assist, and promote, in every practicable manner, the interests of tourism in this state. (b) The commissioner shall: (1) Collect, compile and distribute literature as to the facilities, advantages and attractions of the state, the historic, recreational and scenic points and places of interest within the state and the transportation and highway facilities of the state; (2) Plan and conduct a program of information and publicity designed to attract to the state tourists, visitors and other interested persons from outside the state, and also encourage and coordinate the efforts of other public and private organizations or groups of citizens to publicize the facilities and attractions of the state for the same purposes; (3) Publicize the material and economic advantages of the state that render it a desirable place for business and residence; and (4) Carry on such educational programs as are necessary to familiarize the people of the state with the scenic, historical, industrial, recreational and agricultural advantages or needs of the state. (c) To carry out the purpose and intent of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 , the commissioner is authorized and empowered to: (1) Form contracts with agencies of any type or wherever situated, that will tend to promote the objectives of advertising Tennessee to nonresidents; (2) Gather and compile, in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the state publications committee, information from branches of the state government and others, that will promote authentic information for advertising purposes; (3) Enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with such individuals, partnerships, corporations public or private, associations, societies, educational institutions, chambers of commerce, automobile associations, and other organized groups as may be deemed advantageous and proper by the commissioner to effectuate the intent and purpose of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 ; provided, that an authenticated copy of all such contracts shall be filed with the comptroller of the treasury and shall be approved by the attorney general and reporter; (4) Accept unconditional gifts of money to be expended in furtherance of the purposes of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 ; (5) Within the limits of available funds, match any moneys advanced for the purposes of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 , by the federal government, or by any state, county, municipality, corporation, association, society, development district, regional council, association of local governments or individual; and (6) Within the limits of available funds, enter into such cooperative agreements or contracts with any instrumentality of the federal government, municipal or county government of Tennessee, or any other state or group of states that, in the judgment of the commissioner, will effectuate the purposes of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 . (d) The commissioner is authorized and empowered to develop and implement activities, grants, and programs that foster the continued growth of tourism in this state. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 745, Secs.s1, s2, s3 eff. 3/24/2022. Acts 1937, ch. 281, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 630.36, 630.37 (Williams, § 630.28); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 169, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 852, §§ 12, 14; impl. am. Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 11-602, 11-603, 11-25-102, 11-25-103; Acts 1990, ch. 1024, §§ 6, 7; 2009 , ch. 125, § 1.
(a) The department of tourist development is designated as the department for the implementation and administration of all tourism marketing and promotion, tourism partner services, and tourism economic development projects. The department has the power to facilitate, assist, and promote, in every practicable manner, the interests of tourism in this state.
(b) The commissioner shall: (1) Collect, compile and distribute literature as to the facilities, advantages and attractions of the state, the historic, recreational and scenic points and places of interest within the state and the transportation and highway facilities of the state; (2) Plan and conduct a program of information and publicity designed to attract to the state tourists, visitors and other interested persons from outside the state, and also encourage and coordinate the efforts of other public and private organizations or groups of citizens to publicize the facilities and attractions of the state for the same purposes; (3) Publicize the material and economic advantages of the state that render it a desirable place for business and residence; and (4) Carry on such educational programs as are necessary to familiarize the people of the state with the scenic, historical, industrial, recreational and agricultural advantages or needs of the state.
(1) Collect, compile and distribute literature as to the facilities, advantages and attractions of the state, the historic, recreational and scenic points and places of interest within the state and the transportation and highway facilities of the state;
(2) Plan and conduct a program of information and publicity designed to attract to the state tourists, visitors and other interested persons from outside the state, and also encourage and coordinate the efforts of other public and private organizations or groups of citizens to publicize the facilities and attractions of the state for the same purposes;
(3) Publicize the material and economic advantages of the state that render it a desirable place for business and residence; and
(4) Carry on such educational programs as are necessary to familiarize the people of the state with the scenic, historical, industrial, recreational and agricultural advantages or needs of the state.
(c) To carry out the purpose and intent of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 , the commissioner is authorized and empowered to: (1) Form contracts with agencies of any type or wherever situated, that will tend to promote the objectives of advertising Tennessee to nonresidents; (2) Gather and compile, in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the state publications committee, information from branches of the state government and others, that will promote authentic information for advertising purposes; (3) Enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with such individuals, partnerships, corporations public or private, associations, societies, educational institutions, chambers of commerce, automobile associations, and other organized groups as may be deemed advantageous and proper by the commissioner to effectuate the intent and purpose of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 ; provided, that an authenticated copy of all such contracts shall be filed with the comptroller of the treasury and shall be approved by the attorney general and reporter; (4) Accept unconditional gifts of money to be expended in furtherance of the purposes of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 ; (5) Within the limits of available funds, match any moneys advanced for the purposes of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 , by the federal government, or by any state, county, municipality, corporation, association, society, development district, regional council, association of local governments or individual; and (6) Within the limits of available funds, enter into such cooperative agreements or contracts with any instrumentality of the federal government, municipal or county government of Tennessee, or any other state or group of states that, in the judgment of the commissioner, will effectuate the purposes of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 .
(1) Form contracts with agencies of any type or wherever situated, that will tend to promote the objectives of advertising Tennessee to nonresidents;
(2) Gather and compile, in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the state publications committee, information from branches of the state government and others, that will promote authentic information for advertising purposes;
(3) Enter into cooperative agreements and contracts with such individuals, partnerships, corporations public or private, associations, societies, educational institutions, chambers of commerce, automobile associations, and other organized groups as may be deemed advantageous and proper by the commissioner to effectuate the intent and purpose of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 ; provided, that an authenticated copy of all such contracts shall be filed with the comptroller of the treasury and shall be approved by the attorney general and reporter;
(4) Accept unconditional gifts of money to be expended in furtherance of the purposes of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 ;
(5) Within the limits of available funds, match any moneys advanced for the purposes of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 , by the federal government, or by any state, county, municipality, corporation, association, society, development district, regional council, association of local governments or individual; and
(6) Within the limits of available funds, enter into such cooperative agreements or contracts with any instrumentality of the federal government, municipal or county government of Tennessee, or any other state or group of states that, in the judgment of the commissioner, will effectuate the purposes of this section and §§ 4-3-2204 , 4-3-2207 , and 4-3-2208 .
(d) The commissioner is authorized and empowered to develop and implement activities, grants, and programs that foster the continued growth of tourism in this state.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 745, Secs.s1, s2, s3 eff. 3/24/2022.
Acts 1937, ch. 281, §§ 2, 3; C. Supp. 1950, §§ 630.36, 630.37 (Williams, § 630.28); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 11; impl. am. Acts 1963, ch. 169, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 852, §§ 12, 14; impl. am. Acts 1976, ch. 468, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 11-602, 11-603, 11-25-102, 11-25-103; Acts 1990, ch. 1024, §§ 6, 7; 2009 , ch. 125, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-31-806 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 31 / Section 4-31-806
Negotiable bonds and notes
Status: in_force

For the purpose of providing moneys to fund loans authorized by this part, the authority, in addition to the powers otherwise created by law, has the power and is hereby authorized to issue from time to time negotiable bonds and notes of the authority in accordance with the following terms: (1) The authority shall establish a repayment schedule to be made under a loan agreement. The repayments shall be in such amounts as will be at least sufficient, together with other funds available therefor, to pay the principal of, and interest on, bonds and notes issued by the authority for the purpose of providing loans to the association for the payment of covered claims as defined in § 4-31-803 in the event of an insolvency, and as may be necessary for the authority to maintain a reserve for debt service. The authority may collect a reasonable administrative fee in addition to such repayment schedule in an amount as may be set forth in the loan agreement; (2) The annual repayment schedule for each loan shall be, in cases prior to the funding of such loans or where such loans have been financed on an interim basis other than by bonds, an estimated annual repayment schedule showing debt service requirements under the loan agreement as if the bonds to be issued to fund such loans will bear interest at a rate per annum and mature in such manner as the authority shall establish at the time of the approval of each such loan and, in cases where bonds have been issued to fund such loan, the actual debt service requirements on such bonds. Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
For the purpose of providing moneys to fund loans authorized by this part, the authority, in addition to the powers otherwise created by law, has the power and is hereby authorized to issue from time to time negotiable bonds and notes of the authority in accordance with the following terms:
(1) The authority shall establish a repayment schedule to be made under a loan agreement. The repayments shall be in such amounts as will be at least sufficient, together with other funds available therefor, to pay the principal of, and interest on, bonds and notes issued by the authority for the purpose of providing loans to the association for the payment of covered claims as defined in § 4-31-803 in the event of an insolvency, and as may be necessary for the authority to maintain a reserve for debt service. The authority may collect a reasonable administrative fee in addition to such repayment schedule in an amount as may be set forth in the loan agreement;
(2) The annual repayment schedule for each loan shall be, in cases prior to the funding of such loans or where such loans have been financed on an interim basis other than by bonds, an estimated annual repayment schedule showing debt service requirements under the loan agreement as if the bonds to be issued to fund such loans will bear interest at a rate per annum and mature in such manner as the authority shall establish at the time of the approval of each such loan and, in cases where bonds have been issued to fund such loan, the actual debt service requirements on such bonds.
Acts 1995, ch. 240, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-56-106 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 56 / Section 4-56-106
Advisory council on state procurement - Creation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) There is created an advisory council on state procurement that consists of five (5) voting members and seven (7) nonvoting members. (2) The five (5) voting members of the advisory council include: (A) One (1) representative of state agencies appointed by the commissioner of general services; (B) One (1) representative from the department of general services appointed by the commissioner of general services; (C) One (1) representative from the department of finance and administration appointed by the commissioner of finance and administration; (D) One (1) representative from the office of the comptroller of the treasury appointed by the comptroller of the treasury; and (E) The chief procurement officer, who serves as an ex-officio member and as chair of the council. (3) (A) The speaker of the house of representatives, the speaker of the senate, and the governor each appoint two (2) nonvoting representatives to the advisory council, with one (1) representative from the bidder or vendor community and one (1) representative recommended by the National Institute of Government Purchasing. The chair of the fiscal review committee appoints one (1) nonvoting member to the advisory council. (B) The members appointed under subdivision (a)(3)(A) must represent the proposer and vendor community and other procurement professionals. (4) If a member resigns or becomes ineligible for service on the advisory council a successor must be appointed by the appropriate appointing authority in the same manner as the original appointment. (5) All members must have a demonstrable working knowledge of the state procurement process. (6) In making the appointments to the advisory council, the appointing authorities shall give due consideration to the age and sex of its members, and the geographic, racial, sex, and ethnic diversity of such persons. (b) (1) Proxy voting is prohibited by voting members of the advisory council; provided, however, that, in instances where a voting member will be absent from a vote of the council, the member's appointing authority may appoint an alternate or designee for the vote. (2) (A) Any voting member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the advisory council. (B) The chair of the advisory council shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of a voting member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (b)(2)(A). (c) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (d) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (e) No employer shall discriminate in any manner against an employee who serves on the council because of the employee's service on the council. Employees who serve on the council shall not be denied any benefit from their employer because of the employee's service on the council. (f) Members of the council shall not be paid but may be reimbursed for travel expenses. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (g) The council shall meet at least twice each year for the discussion of problems and recommendations for improvement of the procurement process or any other matter relevant to procurement as determined by the chief procurement officer. (h) The council shall review and issue a formal comment approved by the council on procurement policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures established by the chief procurement officer prior to being presented for approval by the commission. All reviews and formal comments shall be issued within sixty (60) days of being presented to the council by the chief procurement officer. The formal comments approved by the council shall be provided to the members of the commission, and the officers of the fiscal review committee. (i) When requested by the chief procurement officer, the council may conduct studies, research, analyses, and make reports and recommendations with respect to subjects or matters within the authority and duties of the chief procurement officer. The chief procurement officer may appoint advisory groups to assist in specific areas, and with respect to any other matters within the authority of the chief procurement officer. (j) In performing its responsibilities, the council's role shall be strictly advisory, but it may do any of the following: (1) Make recommendations to the governor, general assembly, fiscal review committee, commissioner of general services, commissioner of finance and administration, and comptroller of the treasury relating to the enactment or promulgation of laws or rules that affect this title and title 12, chapters 3 and 4; (2) Make recommendations to the commissioner of general services and commissioner of finance and administration regarding the method and form of statistical data collections; and (3) Monitor the performance of the chief procurement office in the implementation of legislative directives. (k) The council may develop evaluations, statistical reports, and other information from which the general assembly may evaluate the impact of legislative changes to procurement laws. (l) Whenever any bill is introduced in the general assembly proposing to amend this chapter, to make any change in public procurement or contract law, or to make any change in the law that may have a financial or other substantive impact on the administration of public procurement and contract law, the standing committee to which the bill is referred may refer the bill to the council. The council's review of bills relating to procurement and contract law shall include, but not be limited to, bills that propose to amend this chapter and title 12, chapters 3 and 4. All bills referred to the council shall be reported back to the standing committee to which they were assigned in a reasonable time. Notwithstanding the absence of a report from the council, the standing committee may consider the bill at any time. The chair making the referral shall immediately notify the prime sponsors of the bill of the referral and the council shall not review and comment on the proposed legislation until the prime sponsors of the bill have been notified. The comments of the council shall describe the potential effects of the proposed legislation on the procurement and contract process and its operations and any other information or suggestions that the council may determine to be helpful for the sponsors, standing committees, or the general assembly. The comments of the council may include recommendations concerning the proposed legislation. Except for reporting the recommendations for or against passage of proposed bill and responding to any inquiries made by the members of the general assembly, council staff shall not lobby or advocate for or against passage of any proposed legislation. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 316, s 4, eff. 4/28/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 316, s 3, eff. 4/28/2023. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 316, s 2, eff. 4/28/2023. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 671, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 5, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2011 , ch. 295, § 4; 2012 , ch. 537, § 7.
(a) (1) There is created an advisory council on state procurement that consists of five (5) voting members and seven (7) nonvoting members. (2) The five (5) voting members of the advisory council include: (A) One (1) representative of state agencies appointed by the commissioner of general services; (B) One (1) representative from the department of general services appointed by the commissioner of general services; (C) One (1) representative from the department of finance and administration appointed by the commissioner of finance and administration; (D) One (1) representative from the office of the comptroller of the treasury appointed by the comptroller of the treasury; and (E) The chief procurement officer, who serves as an ex-officio member and as chair of the council. (3) (A) The speaker of the house of representatives, the speaker of the senate, and the governor each appoint two (2) nonvoting representatives to the advisory council, with one (1) representative from the bidder or vendor community and one (1) representative recommended by the National Institute of Government Purchasing. The chair of the fiscal review committee appoints one (1) nonvoting member to the advisory council. (B) The members appointed under subdivision (a)(3)(A) must represent the proposer and vendor community and other procurement professionals. (4) If a member resigns or becomes ineligible for service on the advisory council a successor must be appointed by the appropriate appointing authority in the same manner as the original appointment. (5) All members must have a demonstrable working knowledge of the state procurement process. (6) In making the appointments to the advisory council, the appointing authorities shall give due consideration to the age and sex of its members, and the geographic, racial, sex, and ethnic diversity of such persons.
(1) There is created an advisory council on state procurement that consists of five (5) voting members and seven (7) nonvoting members.
(2) The five (5) voting members of the advisory council include: (A) One (1) representative of state agencies appointed by the commissioner of general services; (B) One (1) representative from the department of general services appointed by the commissioner of general services; (C) One (1) representative from the department of finance and administration appointed by the commissioner of finance and administration; (D) One (1) representative from the office of the comptroller of the treasury appointed by the comptroller of the treasury; and (E) The chief procurement officer, who serves as an ex-officio member and as chair of the council.
(A) One (1) representative of state agencies appointed by the commissioner of general services;
(B) One (1) representative from the department of general services appointed by the commissioner of general services;
(C) One (1) representative from the department of finance and administration appointed by the commissioner of finance and administration;
(D) One (1) representative from the office of the comptroller of the treasury appointed by the comptroller of the treasury; and
(E) The chief procurement officer, who serves as an ex-officio member and as chair of the council.
(3) (A) The speaker of the house of representatives, the speaker of the senate, and the governor each appoint two (2) nonvoting representatives to the advisory council, with one (1) representative from the bidder or vendor community and one (1) representative recommended by the National Institute of Government Purchasing. The chair of the fiscal review committee appoints one (1) nonvoting member to the advisory council. (B) The members appointed under subdivision (a)(3)(A) must represent the proposer and vendor community and other procurement professionals.
(A) The speaker of the house of representatives, the speaker of the senate, and the governor each appoint two (2) nonvoting representatives to the advisory council, with one (1) representative from the bidder or vendor community and one (1) representative recommended by the National Institute of Government Purchasing. The chair of the fiscal review committee appoints one (1) nonvoting member to the advisory council.
(B) The members appointed under subdivision (a)(3)(A) must represent the proposer and vendor community and other procurement professionals.
(4) If a member resigns or becomes ineligible for service on the advisory council a successor must be appointed by the appropriate appointing authority in the same manner as the original appointment.
(5) All members must have a demonstrable working knowledge of the state procurement process.
(6) In making the appointments to the advisory council, the appointing authorities shall give due consideration to the age and sex of its members, and the geographic, racial, sex, and ethnic diversity of such persons.
(b) (1) Proxy voting is prohibited by voting members of the advisory council; provided, however, that, in instances where a voting member will be absent from a vote of the council, the member's appointing authority may appoint an alternate or designee for the vote. (2) (A) Any voting member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the advisory council. (B) The chair of the advisory council shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of a voting member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (b)(2)(A).
(1) Proxy voting is prohibited by voting members of the advisory council; provided, however, that, in instances where a voting member will be absent from a vote of the council, the member's appointing authority may appoint an alternate or designee for the vote.
(2) (A) Any voting member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the advisory council. (B) The chair of the advisory council shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of a voting member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (b)(2)(A).
(A) Any voting member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the advisory council.
(B) The chair of the advisory council shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of a voting member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (b)(2)(A).
(c) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(d) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(e) No employer shall discriminate in any manner against an employee who serves on the council because of the employee's service on the council. Employees who serve on the council shall not be denied any benefit from their employer because of the employee's service on the council.
(f) Members of the council shall not be paid but may be reimbursed for travel expenses. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(g) The council shall meet at least twice each year for the discussion of problems and recommendations for improvement of the procurement process or any other matter relevant to procurement as determined by the chief procurement officer.
(h) The council shall review and issue a formal comment approved by the council on procurement policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures established by the chief procurement officer prior to being presented for approval by the commission. All reviews and formal comments shall be issued within sixty (60) days of being presented to the council by the chief procurement officer. The formal comments approved by the council shall be provided to the members of the commission, and the officers of the fiscal review committee.
(i) When requested by the chief procurement officer, the council may conduct studies, research, analyses, and make reports and recommendations with respect to subjects or matters within the authority and duties of the chief procurement officer. The chief procurement officer may appoint advisory groups to assist in specific areas, and with respect to any other matters within the authority of the chief procurement officer.
(j) In performing its responsibilities, the council's role shall be strictly advisory, but it may do any of the following: (1) Make recommendations to the governor, general assembly, fiscal review committee, commissioner of general services, commissioner of finance and administration, and comptroller of the treasury relating to the enactment or promulgation of laws or rules that affect this title and title 12, chapters 3 and 4; (2) Make recommendations to the commissioner of general services and commissioner of finance and administration regarding the method and form of statistical data collections; and (3) Monitor the performance of the chief procurement office in the implementation of legislative directives.
(1) Make recommendations to the governor, general assembly, fiscal review committee, commissioner of general services, commissioner of finance and administration, and comptroller of the treasury relating to the enactment or promulgation of laws or rules that affect this title and title 12, chapters 3 and 4;
(2) Make recommendations to the commissioner of general services and commissioner of finance and administration regarding the method and form of statistical data collections; and
(3) Monitor the performance of the chief procurement office in the implementation of legislative directives.
(k) The council may develop evaluations, statistical reports, and other information from which the general assembly may evaluate the impact of legislative changes to procurement laws.
(l) Whenever any bill is introduced in the general assembly proposing to amend this chapter, to make any change in public procurement or contract law, or to make any change in the law that may have a financial or other substantive impact on the administration of public procurement and contract law, the standing committee to which the bill is referred may refer the bill to the council. The council's review of bills relating to procurement and contract law shall include, but not be limited to, bills that propose to amend this chapter and title 12, chapters 3 and 4. All bills referred to the council shall be reported back to the standing committee to which they were assigned in a reasonable time. Notwithstanding the absence of a report from the council, the standing committee may consider the bill at any time. The chair making the referral shall immediately notify the prime sponsors of the bill of the referral and the council shall not review and comment on the proposed legislation until the prime sponsors of the bill have been notified. The comments of the council shall describe the potential effects of the proposed legislation on the procurement and contract process and its operations and any other information or suggestions that the council may determine to be helpful for the sponsors, standing committees, or the general assembly. The comments of the council may include recommendations concerning the proposed legislation. Except for reporting the recommendations for or against passage of proposed bill and responding to any inquiries made by the members of the general assembly, council staff shall not lobby or advocate for or against passage of any proposed legislation.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 316, s 4, eff. 4/28/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 316, s 3, eff. 4/28/2023.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 316, s 2, eff. 4/28/2023.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 671, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 403, s 5, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2011 , ch. 295, § 4; 2012 , ch. 537, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-313 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-313
Porcelain painting
Status: in_force

Porcelain painting (china painting) is recognized as a fine art in Tennessee. Acts 1981, ch. 55, § 1.
Porcelain painting (china painting) is recognized as a fine art in Tennessee.
Acts 1981, ch. 55, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-10-116 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 4-10-116
Study on utility-scale solar energy development
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) is directed to perform a study of the overall effects of utility-scale solar energy development in this state. The study must include, but not be limited to, examinations of: (1) Short-term and long-term projections on the amount of acreage needed to accommodate utility-scale solar development; (2) Hazardous waste as defined in § 68-212-104 , that may exist in photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, or other equipment used in utility-scale solar energy development; (3) Federal regulatory requirements regarding decommissioning and managing end-of-life photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, and other equipment used in utility-scale solar energy development; (4) Statutory and regulatory requirements in other states regarding decommissioning and managing end-of-life photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, and other equipment used in utility-scale solar energy development; (5) Financial assurances and responsibilities of owners and operators in the event of natural disasters, pollution from solar energy system failures, decommissioning of a solar energy system, and end-of-life management of photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, and other equipment used in utility-scale solar development; (6) Which federal and state regulatory agencies are responsible for certification and oversight to determine the proper installation and operation of utility-scale solar energy systems; (7) The needed state infrastructure to facilitate the collection, transport, and disposal of utility-scale solar energy systems; (8) Implications of utility-scale solar energy systems on the local property tax base; (9) Local zoning and regulatory templates to ensure consistency throughout the state regarding local siting of utility-scale solar energy development; (10) The importance of private property rights and the ability of a landowner to use or transfer interests in property; (11) The importance of a variety of energy sources in this state's economic and community development recruiting efforts; (12) The efforts of the Tennessee valley authority and local power companies to offer utility-scale sustainable power options; and (13) Required lease terms and conditions to protect future property use and rights of lessors in the event of default or termination of a lease. (b) The study must also examine, for the purpose of determining any necessary consumer protections, the installation of solar energy generation and storage on the property of residential electric customers. (c) It is the legislative intent that this study be conducted within TACIR's existing resources. (d) On or before September 30, 2023, TACIR shall report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to members of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and members of the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1043, s 1, eff. 5/11/2022.
(a) The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) is directed to perform a study of the overall effects of utility-scale solar energy development in this state. The study must include, but not be limited to, examinations of: (1) Short-term and long-term projections on the amount of acreage needed to accommodate utility-scale solar development; (2) Hazardous waste as defined in § 68-212-104 , that may exist in photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, or other equipment used in utility-scale solar energy development; (3) Federal regulatory requirements regarding decommissioning and managing end-of-life photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, and other equipment used in utility-scale solar energy development; (4) Statutory and regulatory requirements in other states regarding decommissioning and managing end-of-life photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, and other equipment used in utility-scale solar energy development; (5) Financial assurances and responsibilities of owners and operators in the event of natural disasters, pollution from solar energy system failures, decommissioning of a solar energy system, and end-of-life management of photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, and other equipment used in utility-scale solar development; (6) Which federal and state regulatory agencies are responsible for certification and oversight to determine the proper installation and operation of utility-scale solar energy systems; (7) The needed state infrastructure to facilitate the collection, transport, and disposal of utility-scale solar energy systems; (8) Implications of utility-scale solar energy systems on the local property tax base; (9) Local zoning and regulatory templates to ensure consistency throughout the state regarding local siting of utility-scale solar energy development; (10) The importance of private property rights and the ability of a landowner to use or transfer interests in property; (11) The importance of a variety of energy sources in this state's economic and community development recruiting efforts; (12) The efforts of the Tennessee valley authority and local power companies to offer utility-scale sustainable power options; and (13) Required lease terms and conditions to protect future property use and rights of lessors in the event of default or termination of a lease.
(1) Short-term and long-term projections on the amount of acreage needed to accommodate utility-scale solar development;
(2) Hazardous waste as defined in § 68-212-104 , that may exist in photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, or other equipment used in utility-scale solar energy development;
(3) Federal regulatory requirements regarding decommissioning and managing end-of-life photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, and other equipment used in utility-scale solar energy development;
(4) Statutory and regulatory requirements in other states regarding decommissioning and managing end-of-life photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, and other equipment used in utility-scale solar energy development;
(5) Financial assurances and responsibilities of owners and operators in the event of natural disasters, pollution from solar energy system failures, decommissioning of a solar energy system, and end-of-life management of photovoltaic modules, energy storage system batteries, and other equipment used in utility-scale solar development;
(6) Which federal and state regulatory agencies are responsible for certification and oversight to determine the proper installation and operation of utility-scale solar energy systems;
(7) The needed state infrastructure to facilitate the collection, transport, and disposal of utility-scale solar energy systems;
(8) Implications of utility-scale solar energy systems on the local property tax base;
(9) Local zoning and regulatory templates to ensure consistency throughout the state regarding local siting of utility-scale solar energy development;
(10) The importance of private property rights and the ability of a landowner to use or transfer interests in property;
(11) The importance of a variety of energy sources in this state's economic and community development recruiting efforts;
(12) The efforts of the Tennessee valley authority and local power companies to offer utility-scale sustainable power options; and
(13) Required lease terms and conditions to protect future property use and rights of lessors in the event of default or termination of a lease.
(b) The study must also examine, for the purpose of determining any necessary consumer protections, the installation of solar energy generation and storage on the property of residential electric customers.
(c) It is the legislative intent that this study be conducted within TACIR's existing resources.
(d) On or before September 30, 2023, TACIR shall report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to members of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and members of the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1043, s 1, eff. 5/11/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-504 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 4-1-504
Presentation to medical first responders or next of kin - Submission of information to council - "Medical first responder" defined
Status: in_force

(a) A Three Stars of Tennessee Award shall be awarded to: (1) A medical first responder who suffered a career-ending injury in the line of duty; or (2) The surviving next of kin of a medical first responder who is killed or sustains a fatal injury in the line of duty. (b) Any person who has personal knowledge of a medical first responder who was killed or suffered a career-ending injury in the line of duty may submit that information in writing to the council. (c) As used in this section, "medical first responder" means emergency services personnel or other person who responds to calls for emergency medical assistance from a 911 call. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 950,s 1, eff. 5/19/2014.
(a) A Three Stars of Tennessee Award shall be awarded to: (1) A medical first responder who suffered a career-ending injury in the line of duty; or (2) The surviving next of kin of a medical first responder who is killed or sustains a fatal injury in the line of duty.
(1) A medical first responder who suffered a career-ending injury in the line of duty; or
(2) The surviving next of kin of a medical first responder who is killed or sustains a fatal injury in the line of duty.
(b) Any person who has personal knowledge of a medical first responder who was killed or suffered a career-ending injury in the line of duty may submit that information in writing to the council.
(c) As used in this section, "medical first responder" means emergency services personnel or other person who responds to calls for emergency medical assistance from a 911 call.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 950,s 1, eff. 5/19/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-11-302 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 4-11-302
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall: (1) Develop a plan regarding significant sites in Tennessee related to the French and Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, U.S.-Mexican War, and the War Between the States, hereafter referred to as the "wars." The plan will provide incentives to local landowners and local governments to preserve and restore battlefields and historic sites related to the wars. Through cooperative agreements between local governments, landowners and the commission, such entities will work together to preserve and restore historic sites; (2) Preserve and conserve the legacy of the wars in the state of Tennessee; (3) Recognize important events and geographic locations in the conduct of the wars in the state of Tennessee; (4) Establish a geographic data base and an information system that can be used to locate, track, and cross-reference significant historical and cultural properties, structures and markers associated with the wars; (5) Acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of battlegrounds, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the wars; (6) Expend funds received from state appropriations and other sources to make grants to municipalities, counties and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of maintaining and restoring existing memorials and cemeteries related to the wars; (7) Encourage the establishment of reference sections relating to the wars in high schools; (8) Ensure that all literature produced by the commission adequately reflects the role of African-Americans in the French and Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, U.S.-Mexican War, and contributions on both sides of the War Between the States; and (9) Ensure the opportunity for adequate participation in the activities of the commission by African-Americans. (b) In carrying out its purposes, the commission is authorized to: (1) Accept loans or grants, or both, of money, materials or property of any kind from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States or such agency or instrumentality may impose; (2) Receive and accept loans, gifts, grants, donations or contributions of property, facilities, or services, with or without consideration from any person, firm or corporation or from the state of Tennessee or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from any county, municipal corporation or local government or governing body; and (3) Hold, use, administer and expend such sum or sums as may hereafter be received as income, as gifts or as appropriations from the general assembly for any of the purposes of the commission. Acts 1994, ch. 824, § 2; 1998, ch. 844, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. § 4-11-502.
(a) The commission shall: (1) Develop a plan regarding significant sites in Tennessee related to the French and Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, U.S.-Mexican War, and the War Between the States, hereafter referred to as the "wars." The plan will provide incentives to local landowners and local governments to preserve and restore battlefields and historic sites related to the wars. Through cooperative agreements between local governments, landowners and the commission, such entities will work together to preserve and restore historic sites; (2) Preserve and conserve the legacy of the wars in the state of Tennessee; (3) Recognize important events and geographic locations in the conduct of the wars in the state of Tennessee; (4) Establish a geographic data base and an information system that can be used to locate, track, and cross-reference significant historical and cultural properties, structures and markers associated with the wars; (5) Acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of battlegrounds, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the wars; (6) Expend funds received from state appropriations and other sources to make grants to municipalities, counties and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of maintaining and restoring existing memorials and cemeteries related to the wars; (7) Encourage the establishment of reference sections relating to the wars in high schools; (8) Ensure that all literature produced by the commission adequately reflects the role of African-Americans in the French and Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, U.S.-Mexican War, and contributions on both sides of the War Between the States; and (9) Ensure the opportunity for adequate participation in the activities of the commission by African-Americans.
(1) Develop a plan regarding significant sites in Tennessee related to the French and Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, U.S.-Mexican War, and the War Between the States, hereafter referred to as the "wars." The plan will provide incentives to local landowners and local governments to preserve and restore battlefields and historic sites related to the wars. Through cooperative agreements between local governments, landowners and the commission, such entities will work together to preserve and restore historic sites;
(2) Preserve and conserve the legacy of the wars in the state of Tennessee;
(3) Recognize important events and geographic locations in the conduct of the wars in the state of Tennessee;
(4) Establish a geographic data base and an information system that can be used to locate, track, and cross-reference significant historical and cultural properties, structures and markers associated with the wars;
(5) Acquire or provide funds for the acquisition of battlegrounds, cemeteries and other historic properties associated with the wars;
(6) Expend funds received from state appropriations and other sources to make grants to municipalities, counties and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of maintaining and restoring existing memorials and cemeteries related to the wars;
(7) Encourage the establishment of reference sections relating to the wars in high schools;
(8) Ensure that all literature produced by the commission adequately reflects the role of African-Americans in the French and Indian War, American Revolution, War of 1812, U.S.-Mexican War, and contributions on both sides of the War Between the States; and
(9) Ensure the opportunity for adequate participation in the activities of the commission by African-Americans.
(b) In carrying out its purposes, the commission is authorized to: (1) Accept loans or grants, or both, of money, materials or property of any kind from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States or such agency or instrumentality may impose; (2) Receive and accept loans, gifts, grants, donations or contributions of property, facilities, or services, with or without consideration from any person, firm or corporation or from the state of Tennessee or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from any county, municipal corporation or local government or governing body; and (3) Hold, use, administer and expend such sum or sums as may hereafter be received as income, as gifts or as appropriations from the general assembly for any of the purposes of the commission.
(1) Accept loans or grants, or both, of money, materials or property of any kind from the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof upon such terms and conditions as the United States or such agency or instrumentality may impose;
(2) Receive and accept loans, gifts, grants, donations or contributions of property, facilities, or services, with or without consideration from any person, firm or corporation or from the state of Tennessee or any agency or instrumentality thereof or from any county, municipal corporation or local government or governing body; and
(3) Hold, use, administer and expend such sum or sums as may hereafter be received as income, as gifts or as appropriations from the general assembly for any of the purposes of the commission.
Acts 1994, ch. 824, § 2; 1998, ch. 844, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. § 4-11-502.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-2-101 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 4-2-101
North Carolina boundary
Status: in_force

The boundaries of this state, as defined by the cession act of North Carolina, and embodied in the Constitutions of 1796, of 1834 and of 1870, article I, § 31, are as follows: Beginning on the extreme height of the Stone Mountain, at the place where the line of Virginia intersects it, in latitude thirty-six degrees and thirty minutes (36° 30') north; running thence along the extreme height of that mountain to the place where the Watauga River breaks through it; thence, a direct course, to the top of the Yellow Mountain, where Bright's Road crosses it; thence along the ridge of that mountain, between the waters of Doe River and the waters of Rock Creek, to the place where the road crosses the Iron Mountain; from thence along the extreme height of that mountain to the place where the Nolichucky River runs through it; thence to the top of the Bald Mountain; thence along the extreme height of that mountain to the Painted Rock, on French Broad River; thence along the highest ridge of that mountain to the place where it is called the Great Iron or Smoky Mountain; thence along the extreme height of that mountain to the place where it is called Unicoi or Unaka Mountain, between the Indian towns of Cowee and Old Chota; thence along the main ridge of that mountain to the southern boundary of North Carolina, including all the territory, lands and waters lying west of that line, and contained within the chartered limits of the state of North Carolina before the cession. Code 1858, § 60; Shan., § 71; Code 1932, § 82; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-201.
The boundaries of this state, as defined by the cession act of North Carolina, and embodied in the Constitutions of 1796, of 1834 and of 1870, article I, § 31, are as follows: Beginning on the extreme height of the Stone Mountain, at the place where the line of Virginia intersects it, in latitude thirty-six degrees and thirty minutes (36° 30') north; running thence along the extreme height of that mountain to the place where the Watauga River breaks through it; thence, a direct course, to the top of the Yellow Mountain, where Bright's Road crosses it; thence along the ridge of that mountain, between the waters of Doe River and the waters of Rock Creek, to the place where the road crosses the Iron Mountain; from thence along the extreme height of that mountain to the place where the Nolichucky River runs through it; thence to the top of the Bald Mountain; thence along the extreme height of that mountain to the Painted Rock, on French Broad River; thence along the highest ridge of that mountain to the place where it is called the Great Iron or Smoky Mountain; thence along the extreme height of that mountain to the place where it is called Unicoi or Unaka Mountain, between the Indian towns of Cowee and Old Chota; thence along the main ridge of that mountain to the southern boundary of North Carolina, including all the territory, lands and waters lying west of that line, and contained within the chartered limits of the state of North Carolina before the cession.
Code 1858, § 60; Shan., § 71; Code 1932, § 82; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-201.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-606 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-606
Powers and duties of department
Status: in_force

The department of correction shall exercise all the rights, powers and duties described in chapter 6 of this title and otherwise vested by law in the department, the commissioner, and the commissioner's officers, assistants and employees. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 58; 1939, ch. 11, § 36; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.57 (Williams, § 255.61); modified; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-311.
The department of correction shall exercise all the rights, powers and duties described in chapter 6 of this title and otherwise vested by law in the department, the commissioner, and the commissioner's officers, assistants and employees.
Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 58; 1939, ch. 11, § 36; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.57 (Williams, § 255.61); modified; impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 102, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-311.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-3103 — TN Code / Title 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4-3-3103
[Repealed Effective 12/31/2028] Part definitions
Status: repealed

As used in this part: (1) "Advisory council" means the Tennessee artificial intelligence advisory council; and (2) "Artificial intelligence" means models and systems capable of performing functions generally associated with human intelligence, including reasoning and learning. Repealed pursuant to terms of T.C.A. § 4-3-3107, eff. 12/31/2028. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 988, s 3.
As used in this part:
(1) "Advisory council" means the Tennessee artificial intelligence advisory council; and
(2) "Artificial intelligence" means models and systems capable of performing functions generally associated with human intelligence, including reasoning and learning.
Repealed pursuant to terms of T.C.A. § 4-3-3107, eff. 12/31/2028.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 988, s 3.