Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-53-110 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Section 6-53-110
Election districts
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law or charter to the contrary, no member of the legislative body of a municipality, a popularly elected school board, or any other similarly constituted and elected board or commission of a county or municipality shall be elected to such office through an election procedure requiring candidates to be nominated from a district and elected at-large, but such members shall be elected from districts as established by the appropriate county or municipality, which districts shall: (A) Assure representation of substantially equal populations and guarantee the principle of one man/one vote in compliance with the Constitution of the United States; and (B) Be reasonably compact and contiguous and not overlap. (2) Following the establishment of the districts, such districts shall be reapportioned at least as often as districts for the county legislative body of such county are reapportioned to ensure compliance with the limitations prescribed in this section. (b) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (c) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 391, s 1, eff. 1/1/2024. Acts 1983, ch. 404, §§ 1-3.
(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law or charter to the contrary, no member of the legislative body of a municipality, a popularly elected school board, or any other similarly constituted and elected board or commission of a county or municipality shall be elected to such office through an election procedure requiring candidates to be nominated from a district and elected at-large, but such members shall be elected from districts as established by the appropriate county or municipality, which districts shall: (A) Assure representation of substantially equal populations and guarantee the principle of one man/one vote in compliance with the Constitution of the United States; and (B) Be reasonably compact and contiguous and not overlap. (2) Following the establishment of the districts, such districts shall be reapportioned at least as often as districts for the county legislative body of such county are reapportioned to ensure compliance with the limitations prescribed in this section.
(1) Notwithstanding any other law or charter to the contrary, no member of the legislative body of a municipality, a popularly elected school board, or any other similarly constituted and elected board or commission of a county or municipality shall be elected to such office through an election procedure requiring candidates to be nominated from a district and elected at-large, but such members shall be elected from districts as established by the appropriate county or municipality, which districts shall: (A) Assure representation of substantially equal populations and guarantee the principle of one man/one vote in compliance with the Constitution of the United States; and (B) Be reasonably compact and contiguous and not overlap.
(A) Assure representation of substantially equal populations and guarantee the principle of one man/one vote in compliance with the Constitution of the United States; and
(B) Be reasonably compact and contiguous and not overlap.
(2) Following the establishment of the districts, such districts shall be reapportioned at least as often as districts for the county legislative body of such county are reapportioned to ensure compliance with the limitations prescribed in this section.
(b) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(c) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 391, s 1, eff. 1/1/2024.
Acts 1983, ch. 404, §§ 1-3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-702 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-702
Creation of regulatory board
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality may, by ordinance, or by resolution, create a transfer and storage regulatory board, which shall be authorized to exercise its functions upon the appointment and qualification of the first members of such board. (b) Upon adoption of an ordinance or resolution, whichever is applicable, creating a transfer and storage regulatory board, the governing body shall, pursuant to the ordinance or resolution, appoint five (5) persons as members of the board. (c) The members who are first appointed shall be designated to serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4) and five (5) years respectively, but thereafter each member shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years, except that vacancies occurring otherwise than by the expiration of the terms shall be filled for the unexpired term by the governing body in the same manner as the original appointments. Acts 1963, ch. 323, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-635.
(a) Any municipality may, by ordinance, or by resolution, create a transfer and storage regulatory board, which shall be authorized to exercise its functions upon the appointment and qualification of the first members of such board.
(b) Upon adoption of an ordinance or resolution, whichever is applicable, creating a transfer and storage regulatory board, the governing body shall, pursuant to the ordinance or resolution, appoint five (5) persons as members of the board.
(c) The members who are first appointed shall be designated to serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4) and five (5) years respectively, but thereafter each member shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years, except that vacancies occurring otherwise than by the expiration of the terms shall be filled for the unexpired term by the governing body in the same manner as the original appointments.
Acts 1963, ch. 323, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-635.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-101
Tax levy to pay indebtedness of former municipality
Status: in_force

The county legislative bodies are empowered to levy a special tax within the territory embraced within the limits of any incorporated town or city whose charter has been abolished and no new charter granted, or no reincorporation has taken place, or when a new charter has been granted making no provision for the indebtedness of the former corporation, for the purposes of meeting existing indebtedness due, meeting annual or semiannual interest charges on bonded indebtedness, providing any required sinking fund, and paying off all indebtedness when due. Acts 1903, ch. 356, § 1; Shan., § 1997a8; mod. Code 1932, § 3512; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-401.
The county legislative bodies are empowered to levy a special tax within the territory embraced within the limits of any incorporated town or city whose charter has been abolished and no new charter granted, or no reincorporation has taken place, or when a new charter has been granted making no provision for the indebtedness of the former corporation, for the purposes of meeting existing indebtedness due, meeting annual or semiannual interest charges on bonded indebtedness, providing any required sinking fund, and paying off all indebtedness when due.
Acts 1903, ch. 356, § 1; Shan., § 1997a8; mod. Code 1932, § 3512; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-401.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Section 6-18-101
Definitions - Chapters 18-22
Status: in_force

(a) (1) "City," in chapters 18-22 of this title, refers to any city that may adopt these chapters, and "county" refers to the county in which any such city is located; and (2) "This charter" refers to chapters 18-22 of this title. (b) Whenever the "county election commission" is referred to in chapters 18-22 of this title, it means the county election commission of the county in which the territory proposed to be incorporated or the municipality is situated. If the territory proposed to be incorporated or the municipality includes parts of two (2) or more counties, it means the county election commission in each of such counties and they shall act jointly in performing the functions required of county election commissions in chapters 18-22 of this title. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a244; Code 1932, § 3642; Acts 1977, ch. 300, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1801.
(a) (1) "City," in chapters 18-22 of this title, refers to any city that may adopt these chapters, and "county" refers to the county in which any such city is located; and (2) "This charter" refers to chapters 18-22 of this title.
(1) "City," in chapters 18-22 of this title, refers to any city that may adopt these chapters, and "county" refers to the county in which any such city is located; and
(2) "This charter" refers to chapters 18-22 of this title.
(b) Whenever the "county election commission" is referred to in chapters 18-22 of this title, it means the county election commission of the county in which the territory proposed to be incorporated or the municipality is situated. If the territory proposed to be incorporated or the municipality includes parts of two (2) or more counties, it means the county election commission in each of such counties and they shall act jointly in performing the functions required of county election commissions in chapters 18-22 of this title.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a244; Code 1932, § 3642; Acts 1977, ch. 300, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1801.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-210 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-210
Carry over of appropriations
Status: in_force

If for any reason a budget ordinance is not adopted prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year, the appropriations for the last fiscal year shall become the appropriations for the next fiscal year, until the adoption of the new budget ordinance. Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
If for any reason a budget ordinance is not adopted prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year, the appropriations for the last fiscal year shall become the appropriations for the next fiscal year, until the adoption of the new budget ordinance.
Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-137 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-137
Protection from infringement of name of municipality and any visual images adopted by municipality
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality has the exclusive right to use: (1) The full corporate name of the municipality as stated in the municipality's charter or as otherwise officially adopted by the municipality; and (2) Any seal, insignia, flag, coat of arms, emblem, sign, logo or other visual image that has been formally adopted by the municipality. (b) A municipality may file a civil action against a party who, without the consent of the municipality, uses: (1) Any visual image described in subdivision (a)(2) for the purpose of trade or commerce, to induce the sale of any goods or services, or to promote any public exhibition, performance, competition or similar activity; or (2) The name of the municipality as described in subdivision (a)(1), any visual image described in subdivision (a)(2), or any words, combination of words or visual representation tending to cause confusion or mistake, to deceive, or to falsely suggest a connection with or endorsement by the municipality. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a variation of the name of the municipality may be used by any organization composed of employees of the municipality. (c) (1) In the event that the actions of any person give rise to a cause of action pursuant to subsection (b), the municipality may seek to enjoin the manufacture, use, display or sale of a protected name or image, and any court of competent jurisdiction may grant an injunction to restrain such manufacture, use, display or sale as such court may deem just and reasonable. Upon finding that a defendant has violated a municipality's exclusive rights of use pursuant to this section, the court may order that the defendant pay to such municipality all profits derived from the unauthorized manufacture, use, display or sale and all damages suffered by reason of such acts. If the court finds that the defendant's acts constitute a willful or knowing violation, or that the defendant otherwise acted in bad faith, the court, in its discretion, may enter judgment in favor of the municipality in an amount not to exceed three (3) times the amount of the defendant's profits and the municipality's damages, plus reasonable attorneys' fees. (2) The enumeration of any right or remedy in this section shall not affect a municipality's right to prosecute an offender under any other law of this state. (d) Any municipal mayor or mayor's designee may authorize, in writing, contributors, suppliers of goods and services, or other third parties to use the name of the municipality as described in subdivision (a)(1) or a visual image as described in subdivision (a)(2); provided, that such authorization shall not be granted or denied in an arbitrary or capricious manner. (e) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, any business entity or civic organization that was using the corporate or officially adopted name of any municipality in such entity's or organization's own name immediately prior to July 1, 2010, shall be permitted to continue such use whether or not the municipality that claims an exclusive right to use such name consents to the use of such name by the entity or organization so long as the entity or organization maintains its legal existence and the use of such name by the entity or organization is continuous. (f) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit any elected municipal official from using the name or visual image of the municipality in the performance of such official's duties. Acts 2010, ch. 847, § 1.
(a) Any municipality has the exclusive right to use: (1) The full corporate name of the municipality as stated in the municipality's charter or as otherwise officially adopted by the municipality; and (2) Any seal, insignia, flag, coat of arms, emblem, sign, logo or other visual image that has been formally adopted by the municipality.
(1) The full corporate name of the municipality as stated in the municipality's charter or as otherwise officially adopted by the municipality; and
(2) Any seal, insignia, flag, coat of arms, emblem, sign, logo or other visual image that has been formally adopted by the municipality.
(b) A municipality may file a civil action against a party who, without the consent of the municipality, uses: (1) Any visual image described in subdivision (a)(2) for the purpose of trade or commerce, to induce the sale of any goods or services, or to promote any public exhibition, performance, competition or similar activity; or (2) The name of the municipality as described in subdivision (a)(1), any visual image described in subdivision (a)(2), or any words, combination of words or visual representation tending to cause confusion or mistake, to deceive, or to falsely suggest a connection with or endorsement by the municipality. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a variation of the name of the municipality may be used by any organization composed of employees of the municipality.
(1) Any visual image described in subdivision (a)(2) for the purpose of trade or commerce, to induce the sale of any goods or services, or to promote any public exhibition, performance, competition or similar activity; or
(2) The name of the municipality as described in subdivision (a)(1), any visual image described in subdivision (a)(2), or any words, combination of words or visual representation tending to cause confusion or mistake, to deceive, or to falsely suggest a connection with or endorsement by the municipality. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a variation of the name of the municipality may be used by any organization composed of employees of the municipality.
(c) (1) In the event that the actions of any person give rise to a cause of action pursuant to subsection (b), the municipality may seek to enjoin the manufacture, use, display or sale of a protected name or image, and any court of competent jurisdiction may grant an injunction to restrain such manufacture, use, display or sale as such court may deem just and reasonable. Upon finding that a defendant has violated a municipality's exclusive rights of use pursuant to this section, the court may order that the defendant pay to such municipality all profits derived from the unauthorized manufacture, use, display or sale and all damages suffered by reason of such acts. If the court finds that the defendant's acts constitute a willful or knowing violation, or that the defendant otherwise acted in bad faith, the court, in its discretion, may enter judgment in favor of the municipality in an amount not to exceed three (3) times the amount of the defendant's profits and the municipality's damages, plus reasonable attorneys' fees. (2) The enumeration of any right or remedy in this section shall not affect a municipality's right to prosecute an offender under any other law of this state.
(1) In the event that the actions of any person give rise to a cause of action pursuant to subsection (b), the municipality may seek to enjoin the manufacture, use, display or sale of a protected name or image, and any court of competent jurisdiction may grant an injunction to restrain such manufacture, use, display or sale as such court may deem just and reasonable. Upon finding that a defendant has violated a municipality's exclusive rights of use pursuant to this section, the court may order that the defendant pay to such municipality all profits derived from the unauthorized manufacture, use, display or sale and all damages suffered by reason of such acts. If the court finds that the defendant's acts constitute a willful or knowing violation, or that the defendant otherwise acted in bad faith, the court, in its discretion, may enter judgment in favor of the municipality in an amount not to exceed three (3) times the amount of the defendant's profits and the municipality's damages, plus reasonable attorneys' fees.
(2) The enumeration of any right or remedy in this section shall not affect a municipality's right to prosecute an offender under any other law of this state.
(d) Any municipal mayor or mayor's designee may authorize, in writing, contributors, suppliers of goods and services, or other third parties to use the name of the municipality as described in subdivision (a)(1) or a visual image as described in subdivision (a)(2); provided, that such authorization shall not be granted or denied in an arbitrary or capricious manner.
(e) Notwithstanding this section to the contrary, any business entity or civic organization that was using the corporate or officially adopted name of any municipality in such entity's or organization's own name immediately prior to July 1, 2010, shall be permitted to continue such use whether or not the municipality that claims an exclusive right to use such name consents to the use of such name by the entity or organization so long as the entity or organization maintains its legal existence and the use of such name by the entity or organization is continuous.
(f) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit any elected municipal official from using the name or visual image of the municipality in the performance of such official's duties.
Acts 2010, ch. 847, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-4-201 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 6-4-201
City recorder - Appointment
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint a city recorder, who also may be appointed to the positions of finance director or treasurer, or both. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
The board shall appoint a city recorder, who also may be appointed to the positions of finance director or treasurer, or both.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-103
Right to condemnation proceeds after dissolution
Status: in_force

(a) Where any governmental agency, corporation, association, firm, partnership or individual is authorized under the laws of this state, or of the United States, to take property belonging to any of the incorporated municipalities, cities or towns within this state, and such power and authority is exercised to the extent that such incorporated municipality, city or town can no longer function as such, the right to compensation for the property so taken shall vest in the taxpayers of such incorporated municipality, city or town owning real estate or personal property assessed for ad valorem taxes within such incorporated municipality, city or town. (b) Such rights shall become vested as of the date the first property or properties are acquired by such governmental agency, corporation, association, firm, partnership or individual having the right under the laws of this state or the United States to acquire such property, either by sale, condemnation proceedings or eminent domain. Acts 1947, ch. 55, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3511.1 (Williams, § 3170.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-403.
(a) Where any governmental agency, corporation, association, firm, partnership or individual is authorized under the laws of this state, or of the United States, to take property belonging to any of the incorporated municipalities, cities or towns within this state, and such power and authority is exercised to the extent that such incorporated municipality, city or town can no longer function as such, the right to compensation for the property so taken shall vest in the taxpayers of such incorporated municipality, city or town owning real estate or personal property assessed for ad valorem taxes within such incorporated municipality, city or town.
(b) Such rights shall become vested as of the date the first property or properties are acquired by such governmental agency, corporation, association, firm, partnership or individual having the right under the laws of this state or the United States to acquire such property, either by sale, condemnation proceedings or eminent domain.
Acts 1947, ch. 55, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3511.1 (Williams, § 3170.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-403.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-121 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-121
Budget commissioner - Fiscal year
Status: in_force

(a) The city manager shall be budget commissioner. (b) The fiscal year of the city shall begin on July 1, unless otherwise provided by ordinance. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 16, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a218; Code 1932, § 3616; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2222; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 22.
(a) The city manager shall be budget commissioner.
(b) The fiscal year of the city shall begin on July 1, unless otherwise provided by ordinance.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 16, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a218; Code 1932, § 3616; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2222; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-106 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-106
Regulation of powder magazines
Status: in_force

The governing body of any incorporated municipality may authorize the building of powder magazines at any safe and prudent distance from the limits of the corporation. When it gives such authority, it shall be by order upon its records, designating and appointing the places within its county where such magazines may be erected, in which it shall be lawful to deposit and keep gunpowder. The corporate authorities shall adopt such regulations in regard to the construction of such magazines as may, in their opinion, best secure the community from danger. Code 1858, §§ 1395-1397 (deriv. Acts 1851-1852, ch. 169, §§ 1, 2); Shan., §§ 1992-1994; mod. Code 1932, §§ 3494-3496; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-613.
The governing body of any incorporated municipality may authorize the building of powder magazines at any safe and prudent distance from the limits of the corporation. When it gives such authority, it shall be by order upon its records, designating and appointing the places within its county where such magazines may be erected, in which it shall be lawful to deposit and keep gunpowder. The corporate authorities shall adopt such regulations in regard to the construction of such magazines as may, in their opinion, best secure the community from danger.
Code 1858, §§ 1395-1397 (deriv. Acts 1851-1852, ch. 169, §§ 1, 2); Shan., §§ 1992-1994; mod. Code 1932, §§ 3494-3496; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-613.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-509 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-509
Notice of adoption of code
Status: in_force

Any municipality that, on or after March 21, 1955, adopts a code of ordinances shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality a notice that a code of ordinances has been adopted and that a copy is available at the city recorder's office for anyone who desires to examine it. Such notice shall also include a statement providing notice of any new provisions of a penal nature in such code of ordinances. Acts 1955, ch. 274, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-630; Acts 1981, ch. 194, § 3.
Any municipality that, on or after March 21, 1955, adopts a code of ordinances shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality a notice that a code of ordinances has been adopted and that a copy is available at the city recorder's office for anyone who desires to examine it. Such notice shall also include a statement providing notice of any new provisions of a penal nature in such code of ordinances.
Acts 1955, ch. 274, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-630; Acts 1981, ch. 194, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-305 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-305
Succession to assets, liabilities and obligations after surrender of charter
Status: in_force

(a) In case of a reversion to a former charter or adoption of a new one simultaneously with the surrender of the old, all assets, liabilities and obligations of the old municipality shall become those of the new municipality. (b) In the event a municipality reverts to unincorporated status, the board of mayor and aldermen shall become trustees of the property and funds of the former municipality, and, under such bonds as may be required by the county legislative body, shall proceed to terminate the affairs of the municipality and dispose of its property. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
(a) In case of a reversion to a former charter or adoption of a new one simultaneously with the surrender of the old, all assets, liabilities and obligations of the old municipality shall become those of the new municipality.
(b) In the event a municipality reverts to unincorporated status, the board of mayor and aldermen shall become trustees of the property and funds of the former municipality, and, under such bonds as may be required by the county legislative body, shall proceed to terminate the affairs of the municipality and dispose of its property.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-113 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-113
School budget
Status: in_force

The city school budget submitted by the board of education through the city manager to the city council shall include estimates of all school revenues, as well as estimates of expenditures necessary for the operation of the school system for the next fiscal period. Neither the city manager nor the city council shall have any authority to modify or delete any item of the school estimates, and the council shall have the power to modify only the total amount of the school budget, except that in no event shall a reduction in the school budget exceed the total sum requested by the board of education from current city tax revenues. Such budget estimates shall not include any requests for the purchase of land, and the purchase, construction, reconstruction, or major alteration of any building for school purposes. Requests for such improvements shall be transmitted to the planning commission for review and incorporation into the capital improvement program. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.13; T.C.A., § 6-3613.
The city school budget submitted by the board of education through the city manager to the city council shall include estimates of all school revenues, as well as estimates of expenditures necessary for the operation of the school system for the next fiscal period. Neither the city manager nor the city council shall have any authority to modify or delete any item of the school estimates, and the council shall have the power to modify only the total amount of the school budget, except that in no event shall a reduction in the school budget exceed the total sum requested by the board of education from current city tax revenues. Such budget estimates shall not include any requests for the purchase of land, and the purchase, construction, reconstruction, or major alteration of any building for school purposes. Requests for such improvements shall be transmitted to the planning commission for review and incorporation into the capital improvement program.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.13; T.C.A., § 6-3613.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-302 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-302
Adjustment of boundaries of contiguous municipalities
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the boundaries of the corporate limits of municipalities are contiguous and such boundaries either are not in line with the street and lot layout of the municipalities or do not conform to existing or proposed public rights-of-way, drainage ways, utility easements, or railroad rights-of-way, these municipalities may adjust such boundaries by contract between themselves so as to avoid confusion and uncertainty about the location of the contiguous boundary or to conform the contiguous boundary to an existing public right-of-way, drainage way, utility easement, or railroad right-of-way, or to dedicated public right-of-way or lot line that appears on a recorded plat or deed, or to a proposed public right-of-way, drainage way, utility easement, or railroad right-of-way that is a part of either a comprehensive municipal or county plan, or both, approved by a municipal or county governmental body or by a legally constituted municipal planning commission, regional planning commission, or the state planning office [abolished]. (b) Such boundary adjustments may not place any elected official into a voting or political subdivision not presently in the district that such elected official represents, and no such boundary shift may occur any less than ninety (90) days prior to any election in which affected citizens may participate if such boundary adjustment had not occurred. Acts 1976, ch. 834, § 1; 1977, ch. 91, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 6-322.
(a) Whenever the boundaries of the corporate limits of municipalities are contiguous and such boundaries either are not in line with the street and lot layout of the municipalities or do not conform to existing or proposed public rights-of-way, drainage ways, utility easements, or railroad rights-of-way, these municipalities may adjust such boundaries by contract between themselves so as to avoid confusion and uncertainty about the location of the contiguous boundary or to conform the contiguous boundary to an existing public right-of-way, drainage way, utility easement, or railroad right-of-way, or to dedicated public right-of-way or lot line that appears on a recorded plat or deed, or to a proposed public right-of-way, drainage way, utility easement, or railroad right-of-way that is a part of either a comprehensive municipal or county plan, or both, approved by a municipal or county governmental body or by a legally constituted municipal planning commission, regional planning commission, or the state planning office [abolished].
(b) Such boundary adjustments may not place any elected official into a voting or political subdivision not presently in the district that such elected official represents, and no such boundary shift may occur any less than ninety (90) days prior to any election in which affected citizens may participate if such boundary adjustment had not occurred.
Acts 1976, ch. 834, § 1; 1977, ch. 91, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 6-322.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-306 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-306
Liquidation of affairs
Status: in_force

(a) If the property and funds are more than sufficient to meet the municipality's obligations, the surplus shall be paid into the treasury of the county to become a part of its general fund. (b) If the property and funds are insufficient to meet all the municipality's current obligations, the county legislative body may levy and collect taxes upon the property within the boundaries of the former municipality and pay the revenue to the trustees for the purpose of meeting the current deficit. (c) The trustees shall terminate the affairs of the municipality as soon as possible, but in no event shall the trusteeship continue for more than thirty-six (36) months. Any matters, including obligations maturing after thirty-six (36) months, not disposed of within the thirty-six-month period shall become the responsibility of the county legislative body of the county in which the municipality is located. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
(a) If the property and funds are more than sufficient to meet the municipality's obligations, the surplus shall be paid into the treasury of the county to become a part of its general fund.
(b) If the property and funds are insufficient to meet all the municipality's current obligations, the county legislative body may levy and collect taxes upon the property within the boundaries of the former municipality and pay the revenue to the trustees for the purpose of meeting the current deficit.
(c) The trustees shall terminate the affairs of the municipality as soon as possible, but in no event shall the trusteeship continue for more than thirty-six (36) months. Any matters, including obligations maturing after thirty-six (36) months, not disposed of within the thirty-six-month period shall become the responsibility of the county legislative body of the county in which the municipality is located.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-127 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-127
Issuance of warrants
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to § 6-22-126 , warrants shall be issued by the finance director. (b) Each warrant shall specify the particular departmental fund against which it is drawn and shall be payable out of no other fund. (c) Any officer or employee in the finance director's office may be designated by such finance director to draw warrants with the same effect as if signed by the finance director, such designation to be in writing, in duplicate, filed with the city manager. The city manager may make such designation if the finance director is absent or disabled and there is no one in the finance director's office designated to act. Any such designation may be revoked by the finance director while acting as such by filing the revocation in duplicate with the city manager and the treasury division. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 1997a188; Code 1932, § 3586; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2228; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 20.
(a) Subject to § 6-22-126 , warrants shall be issued by the finance director.
(b) Each warrant shall specify the particular departmental fund against which it is drawn and shall be payable out of no other fund.
(c) Any officer or employee in the finance director's office may be designated by such finance director to draw warrants with the same effect as if signed by the finance director, such designation to be in writing, in duplicate, filed with the city manager. The city manager may make such designation if the finance director is absent or disabled and there is no one in the finance director's office designated to act. Any such designation may be revoked by the finance director while acting as such by filing the revocation in duplicate with the city manager and the treasury division.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 1997a188; Code 1932, § 3586; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2228; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-34-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 34 / Section 6-34-103
Sessions
Status: in_force

The equalization board shall begin and end its work at times to be prescribed by ordinance, which times shall be so established that the assessment roll may be completed and tax bills may be prepared before the tax due date. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.07; T.C.A., § 6-3404.
The equalization board shall begin and end its work at times to be prescribed by ordinance, which times shall be so established that the assessment roll may be completed and tax bills may be prepared before the tax due date.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.07; T.C.A., § 6-3404.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-120 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-120
Municipal clerk certifications
Status: in_force

(a) After July 1, 1998, a municipality that employs an officer or employee responsible for exercising any of the duties of municipal clerk or municipal recorder, as specified in the municipal charter, or any of the duties listed in subdivision (a)(1), shall have one (1) such person obtain certification upon meeting the qualifications for certification established by the secretary of state; provided, that a municipality shall have four (4) years to ensure that any officer or employee responsible for exercising any of the duties of municipal clerk or recorder and who was hired after July 1, 1994, meets those qualifications. (1) Examples of duties commonly exercised by municipal recorders and clerks include, but are not limited to: (A) Taking the minutes and keeping a record of business transacted at meetings of the legislative body; (B) Preserving the minutes in permanent form; (C) Acting as custodian of and preserving the public records of the city, including original copies of ordinances, minutes of the legislative body, contracts, bonds, title deeds, and other official papers, records and documents; and (D) Providing copies and certifying copies of official records, papers and documents. (2) In municipalities where more than one (1) person is responsible for exercising the duties listed in subdivision (a)(1), one (1) person in each municipality shall obtain certification. More than one (1) municipal employee or officer may become certified. (b) Any person who is licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and who satisfies the continuing legal education requirement in Supreme Court Rule 21 is exempt from the certification requirements of this section. Any person who is a certified public accountant holding a certificate as provided in § 62-1-106 or § 62-1-107 is exempt from the certification requirements of this section. Any person who has been appointed or is acting in the capacity of a city manager or administrator and who possesses a Masters of Arts degree in public administration shall also be exempt from the certification requirements of this section. In addition, any person is exempt from initial certification if such person has served as both a city judge and city recorder for at least twenty-five (25) years. (c) (1) The secretary of state shall establish the qualifications for certification in rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, and in consultation with the Tennessee association of municipal clerks and recorders. Certification requires at least one hundred (100) hours of education courses. (2) The required education hours may include a credit of twenty-five (25) hours for an Associate of Arts or Science degree and a credit of fifty (50) hours for a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree; provided, that such credit is given for only one (1) degree. (3) In addition, completion of any course approved for continuing education credit may be applied to satisfy the required education hours. (d) The secretary of state shall recognize and accept certification from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks as satisfying the certification requirements of this part. (e) To retain certification, a certified officer or employee shall be required to attend a minimum of eighteen (18) hours of continuing education courses every three (3) years. (f) Any courses offered in conjunction with the University of Tennessee municipal technical advisory service and center for government training shall be offered in each grand division of the state. (g) Hours of training may be earned toward certification by using self-teaching computer programs as approved by the secretary of state. (h) This section shall be optional for any municipality having a population of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Any such municipality may by ordinance require its recorder or clerk, or both, to obtain certification as required by this section. Acts 1994, ch. 648, § 1; 1996, ch. 625, §§ 1, 2; 1997, ch. 114, § 1; 1998, ch. 589, § 1; 1998, ch. 710, § 1; 2003, ch. 48, § 1.
(a) After July 1, 1998, a municipality that employs an officer or employee responsible for exercising any of the duties of municipal clerk or municipal recorder, as specified in the municipal charter, or any of the duties listed in subdivision (a)(1), shall have one (1) such person obtain certification upon meeting the qualifications for certification established by the secretary of state; provided, that a municipality shall have four (4) years to ensure that any officer or employee responsible for exercising any of the duties of municipal clerk or recorder and who was hired after July 1, 1994, meets those qualifications. (1) Examples of duties commonly exercised by municipal recorders and clerks include, but are not limited to: (A) Taking the minutes and keeping a record of business transacted at meetings of the legislative body; (B) Preserving the minutes in permanent form; (C) Acting as custodian of and preserving the public records of the city, including original copies of ordinances, minutes of the legislative body, contracts, bonds, title deeds, and other official papers, records and documents; and (D) Providing copies and certifying copies of official records, papers and documents. (2) In municipalities where more than one (1) person is responsible for exercising the duties listed in subdivision (a)(1), one (1) person in each municipality shall obtain certification. More than one (1) municipal employee or officer may become certified.
(1) Examples of duties commonly exercised by municipal recorders and clerks include, but are not limited to: (A) Taking the minutes and keeping a record of business transacted at meetings of the legislative body; (B) Preserving the minutes in permanent form; (C) Acting as custodian of and preserving the public records of the city, including original copies of ordinances, minutes of the legislative body, contracts, bonds, title deeds, and other official papers, records and documents; and (D) Providing copies and certifying copies of official records, papers and documents.
(A) Taking the minutes and keeping a record of business transacted at meetings of the legislative body;
(B) Preserving the minutes in permanent form;
(C) Acting as custodian of and preserving the public records of the city, including original copies of ordinances, minutes of the legislative body, contracts, bonds, title deeds, and other official papers, records and documents; and
(D) Providing copies and certifying copies of official records, papers and documents.
(2) In municipalities where more than one (1) person is responsible for exercising the duties listed in subdivision (a)(1), one (1) person in each municipality shall obtain certification. More than one (1) municipal employee or officer may become certified.
(b) Any person who is licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and who satisfies the continuing legal education requirement in Supreme Court Rule 21 is exempt from the certification requirements of this section. Any person who is a certified public accountant holding a certificate as provided in § 62-1-106 or § 62-1-107 is exempt from the certification requirements of this section. Any person who has been appointed or is acting in the capacity of a city manager or administrator and who possesses a Masters of Arts degree in public administration shall also be exempt from the certification requirements of this section. In addition, any person is exempt from initial certification if such person has served as both a city judge and city recorder for at least twenty-five (25) years.
(c) (1) The secretary of state shall establish the qualifications for certification in rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, and in consultation with the Tennessee association of municipal clerks and recorders. Certification requires at least one hundred (100) hours of education courses. (2) The required education hours may include a credit of twenty-five (25) hours for an Associate of Arts or Science degree and a credit of fifty (50) hours for a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree; provided, that such credit is given for only one (1) degree. (3) In addition, completion of any course approved for continuing education credit may be applied to satisfy the required education hours.
(1) The secretary of state shall establish the qualifications for certification in rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, and in consultation with the Tennessee association of municipal clerks and recorders. Certification requires at least one hundred (100) hours of education courses.
(2) The required education hours may include a credit of twenty-five (25) hours for an Associate of Arts or Science degree and a credit of fifty (50) hours for a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree; provided, that such credit is given for only one (1) degree.
(3) In addition, completion of any course approved for continuing education credit may be applied to satisfy the required education hours.
(d) The secretary of state shall recognize and accept certification from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks as satisfying the certification requirements of this part.
(e) To retain certification, a certified officer or employee shall be required to attend a minimum of eighteen (18) hours of continuing education courses every three (3) years.
(f) Any courses offered in conjunction with the University of Tennessee municipal technical advisory service and center for government training shall be offered in each grand division of the state.
(g) Hours of training may be earned toward certification by using self-teaching computer programs as approved by the secretary of state.
(h) This section shall be optional for any municipality having a population of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Any such municipality may by ordinance require its recorder or clerk, or both, to obtain certification as required by this section.
Acts 1994, ch. 648, § 1; 1996, ch. 625, §§ 1, 2; 1997, ch. 114, § 1; 1998, ch. 589, § 1; 1998, ch. 710, § 1; 2003, ch. 48, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-102
Disposal of utility plants and property
Status: in_force

(a) The city shall not sell, exchange, lease, or in any way alienate or dispose of the property, easements, or other equipment, privileges or assets that are essential parts of any utility that it may acquire, unless and except the proposition for such purpose shall first have been submitted and approved by a majority vote of the electors voting thereon at a municipal election in the manner provided in this charter. (b) All contracts, negotiations, licenses, grants, leases, or other forms of transfer in violation of this provision shall be void and of no effect as against the city. (c) This section shall not, however, be interpreted to preclude the sale, exchange, or other disposal to the advantage of the city, of parts of a utility's property and assets that are not essential to continued effective utility service and the disposal of which will not prejudice municipal interests. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.36; T.C.A., § 6-3536.
(a) The city shall not sell, exchange, lease, or in any way alienate or dispose of the property, easements, or other equipment, privileges or assets that are essential parts of any utility that it may acquire, unless and except the proposition for such purpose shall first have been submitted and approved by a majority vote of the electors voting thereon at a municipal election in the manner provided in this charter.
(b) All contracts, negotiations, licenses, grants, leases, or other forms of transfer in violation of this provision shall be void and of no effect as against the city.
(c) This section shall not, however, be interpreted to preclude the sale, exchange, or other disposal to the advantage of the city, of parts of a utility's property and assets that are not essential to continued effective utility service and the disposal of which will not prejudice municipal interests.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.36; T.C.A., § 6-3536.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-104
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 716,s 1, eff. 3/18/2022. Acts 1917, ch. 64, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1947a4; Code 1932, § 3504; Acts 1970, ch. 426, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-804; Acts 1997, ch. 446, § 1.
Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 716,s 1, eff. 3/18/2022.
Acts 1917, ch. 64, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1947a4; Code 1932, § 3504; Acts 1970, ch. 426, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-804; Acts 1997, ch. 446, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-103
First election of board - Terms of first members - Subsequent elections
Status: in_force

(a) The first election of board of education members shall be held at the same time and place as the first election of city council members. Eligibility requirements for voters shall be the same as § 6-31-103 . At this election, each voter shall be entitled to vote for not more than five (5) candidates for the board of education. (b) The two (2) candidates for the board of education who receive the two (2) highest number of votes shall be declared elected for a four-year term beginning at twelve o'clock (12:00) noon on the second Wednesday next following the election at which they were elected. The three (3) candidates for the board of education who receive the third, fourth and fifth highest number of votes respectively shall be declared elected for a two-year term beginning at twelve o'clock (12:00) noon on the second Wednesday next following the election at which they were elected. (c) For any board of education increased to seven (7) members pursuant to § 6-36-101(a)(2) , the initial election of the additional two (2) members shall be held at the first November general election occurring more than forty-five (45) days following adoption of the ordinance required to expand board membership. To ensure staggered terms, the at-large candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected for a four-year term beginning at twelve o'clock (12:00) noon on the second Wednesday next following the election; and the at-large candidate receiving the second highest number of votes shall be declared elected for a two-year term beginning at the same date and time. (d) Subsequent elections shall be held biennially for election of board members to four-year terms. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.03; 1959, ch. 137, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3603; Acts 2000, ch. 959, § 2.
(a) The first election of board of education members shall be held at the same time and place as the first election of city council members. Eligibility requirements for voters shall be the same as § 6-31-103 . At this election, each voter shall be entitled to vote for not more than five (5) candidates for the board of education.
(b) The two (2) candidates for the board of education who receive the two (2) highest number of votes shall be declared elected for a four-year term beginning at twelve o'clock (12:00) noon on the second Wednesday next following the election at which they were elected. The three (3) candidates for the board of education who receive the third, fourth and fifth highest number of votes respectively shall be declared elected for a two-year term beginning at twelve o'clock (12:00) noon on the second Wednesday next following the election at which they were elected.
(c) For any board of education increased to seven (7) members pursuant to § 6-36-101(a)(2) , the initial election of the additional two (2) members shall be held at the first November general election occurring more than forty-five (45) days following adoption of the ordinance required to expand board membership. To ensure staggered terms, the at-large candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected for a four-year term beginning at twelve o'clock (12:00) noon on the second Wednesday next following the election; and the at-large candidate receiving the second highest number of votes shall be declared elected for a two-year term beginning at the same date and time.
(d) Subsequent elections shall be held biennially for election of board members to four-year terms.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.03; 1959, ch. 137, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3603; Acts 2000, ch. 959, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-105 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-105
Powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

The board of education has the power and duty to: (1) Appoint and remove a director of schools as provided in § 6-36-109 ; (2) Establish schools, determine the attendance areas of the various schools, and determine the policies and programs of the city school system, subject to the availability of school funds; (3) Determine the number of teachers and other employees in the city school system subject to availability of school funds, after considering the written recommendations of the director of schools; (4) Review, revise and approve budget estimates prepared by the director of schools and submit such estimates to the city manager, in accord with budget control procedures described in § 6-35-310 ; (5) Initiate, review, revise and approve plans for the erection or improvement of buildings and facilities to be used for educational purposes, and transmit copies of all such plans that bear on the long-range development of the schools to the city planning commission for incorporation as part of the capital improvement program; (6) Purchase or otherwise acquire land for school buildings, playgrounds and other purposes connected with the city school system; purchase, construct, operate and regulate the use of all buildings, required for purposes of the city school system; and do any and all other acts necessary to establish, maintain, and operate a complete public educational system within the city, including adult education, subject to the availability of school funds; (7) Review, revise and act upon any recommendation by the director of schools relating to the operation and maintenance of school buildings; (8) Cooperate with the city council, city manager and other officials of the city government, and with the officials of other governmental jurisdictions, in programs leading to improvements and economies in the public services provided the residents and taxpayers; (9) Make any investigation that the board may consider desirable concerning administration of the city school system; and (10) Exercise any and all powers not specifically stated in chapters 30-36 of this title but given to boards of education by general law, except those that are inconsistent with chapters 30-36 of this title. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.05; T.C.A., § 6-3605.
The board of education has the power and duty to:
(1) Appoint and remove a director of schools as provided in § 6-36-109 ;
(2) Establish schools, determine the attendance areas of the various schools, and determine the policies and programs of the city school system, subject to the availability of school funds;
(3) Determine the number of teachers and other employees in the city school system subject to availability of school funds, after considering the written recommendations of the director of schools;
(4) Review, revise and approve budget estimates prepared by the director of schools and submit such estimates to the city manager, in accord with budget control procedures described in § 6-35-310 ;
(5) Initiate, review, revise and approve plans for the erection or improvement of buildings and facilities to be used for educational purposes, and transmit copies of all such plans that bear on the long-range development of the schools to the city planning commission for incorporation as part of the capital improvement program;
(6) Purchase or otherwise acquire land for school buildings, playgrounds and other purposes connected with the city school system; purchase, construct, operate and regulate the use of all buildings, required for purposes of the city school system; and do any and all other acts necessary to establish, maintain, and operate a complete public educational system within the city, including adult education, subject to the availability of school funds;
(7) Review, revise and act upon any recommendation by the director of schools relating to the operation and maintenance of school buildings;
(8) Cooperate with the city council, city manager and other officials of the city government, and with the officials of other governmental jurisdictions, in programs leading to improvements and economies in the public services provided the residents and taxpayers;
(9) Make any investigation that the board may consider desirable concerning administration of the city school system; and
(10) Exercise any and all powers not specifically stated in chapters 30-36 of this title but given to boards of education by general law, except those that are inconsistent with chapters 30-36 of this title.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.05; T.C.A., § 6-3605.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-304 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-304
Fees
Status: in_force

In all cases in which the penalty prescribed against breaches of the revenue laws in relation to license is recovered, double fees shall be allowed to the clerk, recorder, and collecting officer or attorney prosecuting the case. Acts 1891, ch. 57, § 4; Shan., § 1921; Code 1932, § 3333; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-713.
In all cases in which the penalty prescribed against breaches of the revenue laws in relation to license is recovered, double fees shall be allowed to the clerk, recorder, and collecting officer or attorney prosecuting the case.
Acts 1891, ch. 57, § 4; Shan., § 1921; Code 1932, § 3333; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-713.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-303 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-303
Termination of charter - New charter
Status: in_force

If a majority of the votes cast in the election favor the termination of this form of government, this charter shall terminate at one (1) minute after midnight (12:01 a.m.) on the sixtieth day next following the date of the election, unless this falls upon Sunday or a holiday, in which case it shall terminate at one (1) minute after midnight (12:01 a.m.) on the next day. If, before the adoption of this charter, the municipality functioned under a different charter, then upon termination of this charter the prior charter shall become effective at the time provided for in this section. Territory previously unincorporated shall revert to that status. Another charter, however, may be adopted, and the question of whether or not another charter shall be adopted may be placed on the ballots used in the election mentioned in this section, if the petition filed requests that, and if all other necessary legal steps to adopt the other charter have been taken. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
If a majority of the votes cast in the election favor the termination of this form of government, this charter shall terminate at one (1) minute after midnight (12:01 a.m.) on the sixtieth day next following the date of the election, unless this falls upon Sunday or a holiday, in which case it shall terminate at one (1) minute after midnight (12:01 a.m.) on the next day. If, before the adoption of this charter, the municipality functioned under a different charter, then upon termination of this charter the prior charter shall become effective at the time provided for in this section. Territory previously unincorporated shall revert to that status. Another charter, however, may be adopted, and the question of whether or not another charter shall be adopted may be placed on the ballots used in the election mentioned in this section, if the petition filed requests that, and if all other necessary legal steps to adopt the other charter have been taken.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-53-111 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Section 6-53-111
Home rule municipalities - Status of school board following merger with county school system
Status: in_force

(a) When a home rule city having a city board of education changes its charter to repeal prospectively its charter provisions authorizing it to maintain a separate school system from the county in which it is located, no further election for the city's board of education shall be held within the period of three (3) years before the date of the merger of the city school system into the county school system. The members in office at the time of the charter vote shall remain in office until the repeal takes effect, unless the intervening period is more than three (3) years. (b) The powers conferred by this section are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law, charter, or home rule provision. Acts 1995, ch. 55, § 1.
(a) When a home rule city having a city board of education changes its charter to repeal prospectively its charter provisions authorizing it to maintain a separate school system from the county in which it is located, no further election for the city's board of education shall be held within the period of three (3) years before the date of the merger of the city school system into the county school system. The members in office at the time of the charter vote shall remain in office until the repeal takes effect, unless the intervening period is more than three (3) years.
(b) The powers conferred by this section are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law, charter, or home rule provision.
Acts 1995, ch. 55, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-110 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-110
Priority of municipalities in annexation
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this part and § 6-51-301 shall be construed to authorize annexation proceedings by a smaller municipality with respect to territory within the corporate limits of a larger municipality nor, except in counties having a population of not less than sixty-five thousand (65,000) nor more than sixty-six thousand (66,000) and counties having a population of four hundred thousand (400,000) or more, according to the federal census of 1970 or any subsequent federal census, and except in counties having a metropolitan form of government, by a larger municipality with respect to territory within the corporate limits of a smaller municipality in existence for ten (10) or more years. Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary, in counties of this state having a population of not less than two hundred seventy-six thousand (276,000) nor more than two hundred seventy-seven thousand (277,000), according to the federal census of 1970 or any subsequent federal census, nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize annexation proceedings by a larger municipality with respect to territory within the corporate limits of any smaller municipality in existence at the time of the proposed annexation. (b) If two (2) municipalities that were incorporated in the same county shall initiate annexation proceedings with respect to the same territory, the proceedings of the municipality having the larger population shall have precedence and the smaller municipality's proceedings shall be held in abeyance pending the outcome of the proceedings of such larger municipality. (c) If two (2) municipalities that were incorporated in different counties shall initiate annexation proceedings with respect to the same territory, the proceedings of the municipality that was incorporated in the same county in which the territory to be annexed is located shall have precedence and the other municipality's proceedings shall be held in abeyance pending the outcome of the proceedings of the municipality that was incorporated in the same county as the territory to be annexed. (d) Except in counties having a population of not less than sixty-five thousand (65,000) nor more than sixty-six thousand (66,000) and counties having a population of four hundred thousand (400,000) or more, according to the federal census of 1970 or any subsequent federal census, and except in counties having a metropolitan form of government, annexation proceedings shall be considered as initiated upon passage on first reading of an ordinance of annexation. (e) [Deleted by 2015 amendment] (f) When a larger municipality initiates annexation proceedings for a territory that could be subject to annexation by a smaller municipality, the smaller municipality shall have standing to challenge the proceedings in the chancery court of the county where the territory proposed to be annexed is located. (g) [Deleted by 2015 amendment] Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 6, eff. 5/20/2015. Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 8; 1969, ch. 136, § 2; 1974, ch. 753, §§ 5, 8, 9; 1978, ch. 684, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-317; Acts 1980, ch. 833, § 1.
(a) Nothing in this part and § 6-51-301 shall be construed to authorize annexation proceedings by a smaller municipality with respect to territory within the corporate limits of a larger municipality nor, except in counties having a population of not less than sixty-five thousand (65,000) nor more than sixty-six thousand (66,000) and counties having a population of four hundred thousand (400,000) or more, according to the federal census of 1970 or any subsequent federal census, and except in counties having a metropolitan form of government, by a larger municipality with respect to territory within the corporate limits of a smaller municipality in existence for ten (10) or more years. Notwithstanding this chapter to the contrary, in counties of this state having a population of not less than two hundred seventy-six thousand (276,000) nor more than two hundred seventy-seven thousand (277,000), according to the federal census of 1970 or any subsequent federal census, nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize annexation proceedings by a larger municipality with respect to territory within the corporate limits of any smaller municipality in existence at the time of the proposed annexation.
(b) If two (2) municipalities that were incorporated in the same county shall initiate annexation proceedings with respect to the same territory, the proceedings of the municipality having the larger population shall have precedence and the smaller municipality's proceedings shall be held in abeyance pending the outcome of the proceedings of such larger municipality.
(c) If two (2) municipalities that were incorporated in different counties shall initiate annexation proceedings with respect to the same territory, the proceedings of the municipality that was incorporated in the same county in which the territory to be annexed is located shall have precedence and the other municipality's proceedings shall be held in abeyance pending the outcome of the proceedings of the municipality that was incorporated in the same county as the territory to be annexed.
(d) Except in counties having a population of not less than sixty-five thousand (65,000) nor more than sixty-six thousand (66,000) and counties having a population of four hundred thousand (400,000) or more, according to the federal census of 1970 or any subsequent federal census, and except in counties having a metropolitan form of government, annexation proceedings shall be considered as initiated upon passage on first reading of an ordinance of annexation.
(e) [Deleted by 2015 amendment]
(f) When a larger municipality initiates annexation proceedings for a territory that could be subject to annexation by a smaller municipality, the smaller municipality shall have standing to challenge the proceedings in the chancery court of the county where the territory proposed to be annexed is located.
(g) [Deleted by 2015 amendment]
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 6, eff. 5/20/2015.
Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 8; 1969, ch. 136, § 2; 1974, ch. 753, §§ 5, 8, 9; 1978, ch. 684, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-317; Acts 1980, ch. 833, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-206 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-206
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The council may by ordinance authorize the city manager to formulate and promulgate formal rules and regulations having regulatory effect or of general application on various matters, subject to such restrictions and standards of guidance as the council may prescribe. No such formal rule or regulation shall take effect until it is filed with the city clerk, who shall file and preserve the original copy in such clerk's office. Such rules and regulations shall be included as a separate section of the city code. Amendments of such rules and regulations shall be accomplished only by setting forth complete sections or subsections in their amended form. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.11; T.C.A., § 6-3216.
The council may by ordinance authorize the city manager to formulate and promulgate formal rules and regulations having regulatory effect or of general application on various matters, subject to such restrictions and standards of guidance as the council may prescribe. No such formal rule or regulation shall take effect until it is filed with the city clerk, who shall file and preserve the original copy in such clerk's office. Such rules and regulations shall be included as a separate section of the city code. Amendments of such rules and regulations shall be accomplished only by setting forth complete sections or subsections in their amended form.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.11; T.C.A., § 6-3216.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-31-107 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 31 / Section 6-31-107
Term of office
Status: in_force

The terms of council members elected at this and all succeeding elections for the office of council shall be four (4) years. However at the option of the council, an ordinance may be adopted by two thirds (2/3) of the entire membership of the council prescribing and fixing staggered terms for members of the council, and the ordinance may shorten or extend the terms of current members of the council for the sole purpose of staggering the terms, but otherwise the terms of office shall be four (4) years. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.07; 1959, ch. 139, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3108; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 4.
The terms of council members elected at this and all succeeding elections for the office of council shall be four (4) years. However at the option of the council, an ordinance may be adopted by two thirds (2/3) of the entire membership of the council prescribing and fixing staggered terms for members of the council, and the ordinance may shorten or extend the terms of current members of the council for the sole purpose of staggering the terms, but otherwise the terms of office shall be four (4) years.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.07; 1959, ch. 139, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3108; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-202
Appointment of vice mayor
Status: in_force

At the first meeting of the board, and thereafter at the first meeting after a general city election, the board shall choose from its membership a member to act in the absence, inability, or failure to act of the mayor. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 1997a143; Code 1932, § 3540; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2013.
At the first meeting of the board, and thereafter at the first meeting after a general city election, the board shall choose from its membership a member to act in the absence, inability, or failure to act of the mayor.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 1997a143; Code 1932, § 3540; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-138 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-138
Changing the date by ordinance of municipal elections to coincide with general election
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any private act of a municipality to the contrary, the legislative body of a municipality may by ordinance change the date of municipal elections to coincide with the August or November general election. The ordinance changing the election date shall provide for the extension of the terms of members of the legislative body of the municipality necessary to meet the election date, but no term may be extended for more than two (2) years beyond its regular expiration date. If an action is taken pursuant to this subsection (a), the presiding officer of the legislative body shall file a certified copy of the ordinance with the state coordinator of elections. (b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to remove any incumbent from office or abridge the term of any incumbent prior to the end of the term for which an elected official was selected. (c) If the legislative body of a municipality changes the date of municipal elections pursuant to subsection (a), the legislative body may at a later date change the election date back to what such date was prior to moving the election date to coincide with the August or November general election. The legislative body may only make a change under this subsection (c) one (1) time. Terms of incumbent members of the legislative body shall not be abridged to accomplish an election date change under this subsection (c); however, members elected at a date change pursuant to this subsection (c) may take office at a later date so as to not abridge terms of incumbent members of the legislative body. If such members take office at a later date, their term may be abridged due to such members having to take office at the later date. Acts 2010, ch. 1008, § 4.
(a) Notwithstanding any private act of a municipality to the contrary, the legislative body of a municipality may by ordinance change the date of municipal elections to coincide with the August or November general election. The ordinance changing the election date shall provide for the extension of the terms of members of the legislative body of the municipality necessary to meet the election date, but no term may be extended for more than two (2) years beyond its regular expiration date. If an action is taken pursuant to this subsection (a), the presiding officer of the legislative body shall file a certified copy of the ordinance with the state coordinator of elections.
(b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to remove any incumbent from office or abridge the term of any incumbent prior to the end of the term for which an elected official was selected.
(c) If the legislative body of a municipality changes the date of municipal elections pursuant to subsection (a), the legislative body may at a later date change the election date back to what such date was prior to moving the election date to coincide with the August or November general election. The legislative body may only make a change under this subsection (c) one (1) time. Terms of incumbent members of the legislative body shall not be abridged to accomplish an election date change under this subsection (c); however, members elected at a date change pursuant to this subsection (c) may take office at a later date so as to not abridge terms of incumbent members of the legislative body. If such members take office at a later date, their term may be abridged due to such members having to take office at the later date.
Acts 2010, ch. 1008, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-113 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-113
Monitoring and reporting by advisory commission on intergovernmental relations
Status: in_force

The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) shall monitor implementation of this chapter and shall periodically report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly. Each agency of the executive branch, each municipal and county official, each local government organization, including any planning commission and development district, shall cooperate with the commission and provide necessary information and assistance for the commission's reports. TACIR reserve funds may be expended for the purpose of performing duties assigned by this section. Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 14; 2002, ch. 594, § 1.
The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) shall monitor implementation of this chapter and shall periodically report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly. Each agency of the executive branch, each municipal and county official, each local government organization, including any planning commission and development district, shall cooperate with the commission and provide necessary information and assistance for the commission's reports. TACIR reserve funds may be expended for the purpose of performing duties assigned by this section.
Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 14; 2002, ch. 594, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-402 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-402
Merger - Authorized
Status: in_force

(a) Two (2) or more contiguous municipalities located in the same county may merge into one (1) municipality using the procedures in this part. (b) When municipalities are separated only by water, they shall be deemed contiguous for all purposes of this part if they are in the same county. After the municipalities merge, the water shall become a part of the consolidated municipality. (c) The merger, when complete, shall result in the creation and establishment of a new municipality. (d) Contiguous municipalities may be merged either as provided in § 6-51-403 or § 6-51-404 . Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
(a) Two (2) or more contiguous municipalities located in the same county may merge into one (1) municipality using the procedures in this part.
(b) When municipalities are separated only by water, they shall be deemed contiguous for all purposes of this part if they are in the same county. After the municipalities merge, the water shall become a part of the consolidated municipality.
(c) The merger, when complete, shall result in the creation and establishment of a new municipality.
(d) Contiguous municipalities may be merged either as provided in § 6-51-403 or § 6-51-404 .
Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-107 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-107
Vacancies
Status: in_force

(a) A vacancy shall exist if a board member: (1) Resigns; (2) Dies; (3) Moves the member's residence from the city; (4) Has been continuously disabled for a period of six (6) months so as to prevent the member from discharging the duties of office; (5) Accepts any state, county, or other municipal office or position of employment, except as a notary public or member of the national guard; or (6) Is convicted of malfeasance or misfeasance in office, a felony, a violation of this charter, or a violation of the election laws of the state. (b) A vacancy shall be filled within thirty (30) days by an affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining board members, the appointee to serve until the next regular election at which time a successor shall be elected to fill the unexpired term in the manner specified in § 6-31-201 , except that the term "chair of the board" shall be read for references to the term "mayor." If a tie vote by the board to fill a vacancy is unbroken for thirty (30) days, the chair shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. No appointment to fill the vacancy shall be made within sixty (60) days prior to any regular city election. The candidates in such an election to fill the vacancy shall be nominated by petition as provided in § 6-36-102 . Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.07; T.C.A., § 6-3607.
(a) A vacancy shall exist if a board member: (1) Resigns; (2) Dies; (3) Moves the member's residence from the city; (4) Has been continuously disabled for a period of six (6) months so as to prevent the member from discharging the duties of office; (5) Accepts any state, county, or other municipal office or position of employment, except as a notary public or member of the national guard; or (6) Is convicted of malfeasance or misfeasance in office, a felony, a violation of this charter, or a violation of the election laws of the state.
(1) Resigns;
(2) Dies;
(3) Moves the member's residence from the city;
(4) Has been continuously disabled for a period of six (6) months so as to prevent the member from discharging the duties of office;
(5) Accepts any state, county, or other municipal office or position of employment, except as a notary public or member of the national guard; or
(6) Is convicted of malfeasance or misfeasance in office, a felony, a violation of this charter, or a violation of the election laws of the state.
(b) A vacancy shall be filled within thirty (30) days by an affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining board members, the appointee to serve until the next regular election at which time a successor shall be elected to fill the unexpired term in the manner specified in § 6-31-201 , except that the term "chair of the board" shall be read for references to the term "mayor." If a tie vote by the board to fill a vacancy is unbroken for thirty (30) days, the chair shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. No appointment to fill the vacancy shall be made within sixty (60) days prior to any regular city election. The candidates in such an election to fill the vacancy shall be nominated by petition as provided in § 6-36-102 .
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.07; T.C.A., § 6-3607.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-112 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-112
Delinquency penalties - Discount for early payment
Status: in_force

(a) On December 1 of the year for which the taxes are assessed, or other date provided by ordinance, a penalty of two percent (2%) upon all taxes remaining unpaid shall be imposed and collected by the city and paid into the city treasury. An additional penalty of two percent (2%) shall be added for each month thereafter for twelve (12) months. (b) If any taxpayer elects to pay such taxpayer's taxes prior to October 1, that taxpayer shall be entitled to a discount of two percent (2%) from the amount of the taxpayer's bill. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a177; Code 1932, § 3574; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2213.
(a) On December 1 of the year for which the taxes are assessed, or other date provided by ordinance, a penalty of two percent (2%) upon all taxes remaining unpaid shall be imposed and collected by the city and paid into the city treasury. An additional penalty of two percent (2%) shall be added for each month thereafter for twelve (12) months.
(b) If any taxpayer elects to pay such taxpayer's taxes prior to October 1, that taxpayer shall be entitled to a discount of two percent (2%) from the amount of the taxpayer's bill.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a177; Code 1932, § 3574; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2213.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-202
Duties and compensation
Status: in_force

(a) The city attorney shall: (1) Direct the management of all litigation in which the city is a party, including the functions of prosecuting attorney in the city courts; (2) Represent the city in all legal matters and proceedings in which the city is a party or interested, or in which any of its officers are officially interested; (3) Attend any meetings of the board of commissioners when required by the board; (4) Advise the board and committees or members thereof, the city manager, and the heads of all departments and divisions, as to all legal questions affecting the city's interest; and (5) Approve as to form all contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions and other documents to be signed in the name of or made by or with the city. (b) The city attorney shall receive a salary to be fixed by the board. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a172; Code 1932, § 3569; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2110; Acts 1990, ch. 635, § 1.
(a) The city attorney shall: (1) Direct the management of all litigation in which the city is a party, including the functions of prosecuting attorney in the city courts; (2) Represent the city in all legal matters and proceedings in which the city is a party or interested, or in which any of its officers are officially interested; (3) Attend any meetings of the board of commissioners when required by the board; (4) Advise the board and committees or members thereof, the city manager, and the heads of all departments and divisions, as to all legal questions affecting the city's interest; and (5) Approve as to form all contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions and other documents to be signed in the name of or made by or with the city.
(1) Direct the management of all litigation in which the city is a party, including the functions of prosecuting attorney in the city courts;
(2) Represent the city in all legal matters and proceedings in which the city is a party or interested, or in which any of its officers are officially interested;
(3) Attend any meetings of the board of commissioners when required by the board;
(4) Advise the board and committees or members thereof, the city manager, and the heads of all departments and divisions, as to all legal questions affecting the city's interest; and
(5) Approve as to form all contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions and other documents to be signed in the name of or made by or with the city.
(b) The city attorney shall receive a salary to be fixed by the board.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a172; Code 1932, § 3569; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2110; Acts 1990, ch. 635, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-104
Surety bond
Status: in_force

The city manager and every officer, agent, and employee having duties embracing the receipt, disbursement, custody, or handling of money shall, before entering upon these duties, execute a fidelity bond with some surety company authorized to do business in the state, as surety, except that bonds for five hundred dollars ($500) or less may be given with personal surety, in such amount as shall be prescribed by ordinance of the board of commissioners, except where the amount is prescribed in this charter. All such bonds and sureties thereto shall be subject to the approval of the board of commissioners. The cost of making these bonds is to be paid by the city. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 7, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a160; Code 1932, § 3557; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2104.
The city manager and every officer, agent, and employee having duties embracing the receipt, disbursement, custody, or handling of money shall, before entering upon these duties, execute a fidelity bond with some surety company authorized to do business in the state, as surety, except that bonds for five hundred dollars ($500) or less may be given with personal surety, in such amount as shall be prescribed by ordinance of the board of commissioners, except where the amount is prescribed in this charter. All such bonds and sureties thereto shall be subject to the approval of the board of commissioners. The cost of making these bonds is to be paid by the city.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 7, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a160; Code 1932, § 3557; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2104.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-601 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-601
Municipal assessor of property
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality is authorized to: (1) Elect an assessor of property, who shall be required to make and subscribe to an oath as provided by the general laws of the state for county assessors of property; (2) Prescribe the bond that the assessor of property shall give; and (3) Fix the assessor of property's compensation and the compensation of any and all deputies or employees. Acts 1957, ch. 391, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-729; Acts 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
The governing body of any municipality is authorized to:
(1) Elect an assessor of property, who shall be required to make and subscribe to an oath as provided by the general laws of the state for county assessors of property;
(2) Prescribe the bond that the assessor of property shall give; and
(3) Fix the assessor of property's compensation and the compensation of any and all deputies or employees.
Acts 1957, ch. 391, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-729; Acts 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-101
Board of education - Membership - Terms of members
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If a city incorporated under this charter is authorized, pursuant to general law, to establish and operate a school system, the control and management of the schools of the city shall be the responsibility of the board of education, which shall consist of five (5) qualified voters of the city, meeting the requirements of §§ 6-31-105 and 6-31-112 . (2) By ordinance adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership of the city council, the board of education may be increased to seven (7) qualified voters of the city, meeting the requirements of §§ 6-31-105 and 6-31-112 . The two (2) additional board members authorized by this subdivision (a)(2) shall be elected at-large and shall be voted on by the electors in all voting precincts of the city. This subdivision (a)(2) shall only apply within counties having a population of not less than thirty-one thousand five hundred (31,500) nor more than thirty-one thousand eight hundred (31,800), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (b) Except as provided in § 6-36-103 , the board members shall hold office for a term of four (4) years from twelve o'clock (12:00) noon of the second Wednesday next following the regular city election at which they are elected, or until their successors are elected and qualified. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.01; T.C.A., § 6-3601; Acts 2000, ch. 959, § 1; 2011, ch. 453, § 9.
(a) (1) If a city incorporated under this charter is authorized, pursuant to general law, to establish and operate a school system, the control and management of the schools of the city shall be the responsibility of the board of education, which shall consist of five (5) qualified voters of the city, meeting the requirements of §§ 6-31-105 and 6-31-112 . (2) By ordinance adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership of the city council, the board of education may be increased to seven (7) qualified voters of the city, meeting the requirements of §§ 6-31-105 and 6-31-112 . The two (2) additional board members authorized by this subdivision (a)(2) shall be elected at-large and shall be voted on by the electors in all voting precincts of the city. This subdivision (a)(2) shall only apply within counties having a population of not less than thirty-one thousand five hundred (31,500) nor more than thirty-one thousand eight hundred (31,800), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(1) If a city incorporated under this charter is authorized, pursuant to general law, to establish and operate a school system, the control and management of the schools of the city shall be the responsibility of the board of education, which shall consist of five (5) qualified voters of the city, meeting the requirements of §§ 6-31-105 and 6-31-112 .
(2) By ordinance adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership of the city council, the board of education may be increased to seven (7) qualified voters of the city, meeting the requirements of §§ 6-31-105 and 6-31-112 . The two (2) additional board members authorized by this subdivision (a)(2) shall be elected at-large and shall be voted on by the electors in all voting precincts of the city. This subdivision (a)(2) shall only apply within counties having a population of not less than thirty-one thousand five hundred (31,500) nor more than thirty-one thousand eight hundred (31,800), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(b) Except as provided in § 6-36-103 , the board members shall hold office for a term of four (4) years from twelve o'clock (12:00) noon of the second Wednesday next following the regular city election at which they are elected, or until their successors are elected and qualified.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.01; T.C.A., § 6-3601; Acts 2000, ch. 959, § 1; 2011, ch. 453, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-120 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-120
Depositories of municipal funds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board, at a regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution to contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds. (2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks and submit an analysis of the proposals to each member of the board at or before the next meeting of the board. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors. (b) The board shall require any bank that becomes a depository of municipal funds to secure the funds by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5. (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at least once every four (4) years, the board shall reevaluate the contracts entered into pursuant to subsection (a). The board shall base its evaluation on proposals obtained from at least two (2) banks. The treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall prepare a written evaluation of the proposals and preserve the evaluations for at least three (3) years. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 277,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 13; Shan. Supp., § 1997a192; Code 1932, § 3590; Acts 1977, ch. 80, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2221; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 21; 1994, ch. 752, § 5.
(a) (1) The board, at a regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution to contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds. (2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks and submit an analysis of the proposals to each member of the board at or before the next meeting of the board. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors.
(1) The board, at a regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution to contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds.
(2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks and submit an analysis of the proposals to each member of the board at or before the next meeting of the board. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors.
(b) The board shall require any bank that becomes a depository of municipal funds to secure the funds by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5.
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at least once every four (4) years, the board shall reevaluate the contracts entered into pursuant to subsection (a). The board shall base its evaluation on proposals obtained from at least two (2) banks. The treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall prepare a written evaluation of the proposals and preserve the evaluations for at least three (3) years.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 277,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 13; Shan. Supp., § 1997a192; Code 1932, § 3590; Acts 1977, ch. 80, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2221; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 21; 1994, ch. 752, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-107 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-107
Collection of taxes and dues by successor
Status: in_force

Such new corporation is invested with the right to collect, receive, and receipt for all taxes and dues to the old corporation to which it succeeds, and shall be entitled to exercise all the remedies provided by law for the collection of such taxes and dues. Acts 1903, ch. 399, § 3; Shan., § 1997a12; Code 1932, § 3516; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-407.
Such new corporation is invested with the right to collect, receive, and receipt for all taxes and dues to the old corporation to which it succeeds, and shall be entitled to exercise all the remedies provided by law for the collection of such taxes and dues.
Acts 1903, ch. 399, § 3; Shan., § 1997a12; Code 1932, § 3516; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-407.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-410 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-410
Suspension or revocation of license
Status: in_force

The commissioner has the power to suspend or revoke at any time any license granted in accordance with this part. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 3 (Williams, § 3496.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-723.
The commissioner has the power to suspend or revoke at any time any license granted in accordance with this part.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 3 (Williams, § 3496.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-723.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-311 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-311
Annual audit
Status: in_force

At the end of each fiscal year, an audit shall be made of the accounts and funds of the city covering the operations of the past fiscal year, by a certified public accountant selected by the council. The council may employ certified public accountants to audit all or any of its accounts and funds at the time it takes office or at any time it may deem expedient to assure correctness thereof. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.21; T.C.A., § 6-3520.
At the end of each fiscal year, an audit shall be made of the accounts and funds of the city covering the operations of the past fiscal year, by a certified public accountant selected by the council. The council may employ certified public accountants to audit all or any of its accounts and funds at the time it takes office or at any time it may deem expedient to assure correctness thereof.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.21; T.C.A., § 6-3520.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-4-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 6-4-101
Duties of city administrator
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint a city administrator who shall be under the control and direction of the board. The city administrator shall report and be responsible to the board. (b) The board may, by ordinance, require the city administrator to perform any or all the following duties: (1) Administer the business of the municipality; (2) Make recommendations to the board for improving the quality and quantity of public services to be rendered by the officers and employees to the inhabitants of the municipality; (3) Keep the board fully advised as to the conditions and needs of the municipality; (4) Report to the board the condition of all property, real and personal, owned by the municipality and recommend repairs or replacements as needed; (5) Recommend to the board and suggest the priority of programs or projects involving public works or public improvements that should be undertaken by the municipality; (6) Recommend specific personnel positions, as may be required for the needs and operations of the municipality, and propose personnel policies and procedures for approval of the board; and (7) Perform such other duties as may from time to time be designated or required by the board. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
(a) The board may appoint a city administrator who shall be under the control and direction of the board. The city administrator shall report and be responsible to the board.
(b) The board may, by ordinance, require the city administrator to perform any or all the following duties: (1) Administer the business of the municipality; (2) Make recommendations to the board for improving the quality and quantity of public services to be rendered by the officers and employees to the inhabitants of the municipality; (3) Keep the board fully advised as to the conditions and needs of the municipality; (4) Report to the board the condition of all property, real and personal, owned by the municipality and recommend repairs or replacements as needed; (5) Recommend to the board and suggest the priority of programs or projects involving public works or public improvements that should be undertaken by the municipality; (6) Recommend specific personnel positions, as may be required for the needs and operations of the municipality, and propose personnel policies and procedures for approval of the board; and (7) Perform such other duties as may from time to time be designated or required by the board.
(1) Administer the business of the municipality;
(2) Make recommendations to the board for improving the quality and quantity of public services to be rendered by the officers and employees to the inhabitants of the municipality;
(3) Keep the board fully advised as to the conditions and needs of the municipality;
(4) Report to the board the condition of all property, real and personal, owned by the municipality and recommend repairs or replacements as needed;
(5) Recommend to the board and suggest the priority of programs or projects involving public works or public improvements that should be undertaken by the municipality;
(6) Recommend specific personnel positions, as may be required for the needs and operations of the municipality, and propose personnel policies and procedures for approval of the board; and
(7) Perform such other duties as may from time to time be designated or required by the board.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-201 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-201
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal Budget Law of 1982." Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal Budget Law of 1982."
Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-410 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-410
Resignations
Status: in_force

The council shall prescribe by ordinance appropriate procedures with respect to resignations of officers and employees and with respect to the orderly transfer of records, assets, and other effects in the custody of such officers and employees to their successors or supervisors. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.31; T.C.A., § 6-3531.
The council shall prescribe by ordinance appropriate procedures with respect to resignations of officers and employees and with respect to the orderly transfer of records, assets, and other effects in the custody of such officers and employees to their successors or supervisors.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.31; T.C.A., § 6-3531.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-109 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Section 6-18-109
Conduct of surrender election - Qualifications to vote
Status: in_force

The county election commission has the same duties with respect to an election for the surrender of a charter as it has with respect to an election to adopt a charter under this title. Any registered voter of the city may vote in the election. Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(29); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1809.
The county election commission has the same duties with respect to an election for the surrender of a charter as it has with respect to an election to adopt a charter under this title. Any registered voter of the city may vote in the election.
Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(29); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1809.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-112 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-112
Lawful municipal purpose required
Status: in_force

All expenditures of money made by a municipality must be made for a lawful municipal purpose. Acts 1993, ch. 448, § 2.
All expenditures of money made by a municipality must be made for a lawful municipal purpose.
Acts 1993, ch. 448, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-136 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-136
Archives and record management fee
Status: in_force

(a) Any city or town may establish and collect, through all entities creating public records, except for the office of the county register, an archives and record management fee not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) per record filed. (b) Any city or town may establish and collect through the clerks of court, an archives and record management fee not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) per public record for the purpose of initiating a legal proceeding. (c) Funds collected though these fees must be designated exclusively for duplicating, storing and maintaining any records required by law to be permanently kept. Acts 2009, ch. 520, § 3; 2010, ch. 1101, § 2.
(a) Any city or town may establish and collect, through all entities creating public records, except for the office of the county register, an archives and record management fee not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) per record filed.
(b) Any city or town may establish and collect through the clerks of court, an archives and record management fee not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) per public record for the purpose of initiating a legal proceeding.
(c) Funds collected though these fees must be designated exclusively for duplicating, storing and maintaining any records required by law to be permanently kept.
Acts 2009, ch. 520, § 3; 2010, ch. 1101, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-307 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-307
Bid specifications for purchases of chemical products
Status: in_force

(a) Bid specifications for purchases of chemical products pursuant to this chapter shall require that the manufacturer of the chemical products create and maintain a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for such chemical products on the national MSDSSEARCH repository or the manufacturer's web site so that the information can be accessed by means of the Internet. A site operated by or on behalf of the manufacturer or a relevant trade association is acceptable so long as the information is freely accessible to the public. (b) The URL for MSDSSEARCH shall be posted on the web site of the department of general services as provided in § 12-3-808 . In lieu of posting a MSDS on MSDSSEARCH, a bidder shall include the manufacturer's URL for their MSDS in the bid proposal or purchase order. Acts 2003, ch. 184, § 2; 2004, ch. 613, § 2.
(a) Bid specifications for purchases of chemical products pursuant to this chapter shall require that the manufacturer of the chemical products create and maintain a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for such chemical products on the national MSDSSEARCH repository or the manufacturer's web site so that the information can be accessed by means of the Internet. A site operated by or on behalf of the manufacturer or a relevant trade association is acceptable so long as the information is freely accessible to the public.
(b) The URL for MSDSSEARCH shall be posted on the web site of the department of general services as provided in § 12-3-808 . In lieu of posting a MSDS on MSDSSEARCH, a bidder shall include the manufacturer's URL for their MSDS in the bid proposal or purchase order.
Acts 2003, ch. 184, § 2; 2004, ch. 613, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-103
Property and privileges taxable
Status: in_force

All property, real, personal and mixed subject to state, county, and city taxes, and all privileges taxable by law, shall be taxed, and taxes thereon collected by the city for municipal purposes as provided in this chapter. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 12, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a197; Code 1932, § 3595; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2203.
All property, real, personal and mixed subject to state, county, and city taxes, and all privileges taxable by law, shall be taxed, and taxes thereon collected by the city for municipal purposes as provided in this chapter.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 12, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a197; Code 1932, § 3595; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2203.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-207 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-207
Election of officers upon incorporation - Length of terms
Status: in_force

(a) The county election commission shall call an election not later than sixty-two (62) days following the election for adoption of this charter, at which time municipal officials shall be chosen who shall take office immediately following the election. The qualifying deadline for filing nominating petitions shall be as described in § 2-5-101 . (b) In the election held pursuant to subsection (a), where there is more than one (1) alderman to be elected per ward, the alderman receiving the higher number of votes in each ward shall serve a four-year term. The alderman receiving the second higher number of votes shall serve an initial two-year term. All terms thereafter will be four (4) years. (c) The mayor and each alderman shall serve the term for which they were elected or until their successors are elected and qualified. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
(a) The county election commission shall call an election not later than sixty-two (62) days following the election for adoption of this charter, at which time municipal officials shall be chosen who shall take office immediately following the election. The qualifying deadline for filing nominating petitions shall be as described in § 2-5-101 .
(b) In the election held pursuant to subsection (a), where there is more than one (1) alderman to be elected per ward, the alderman receiving the higher number of votes in each ward shall serve a four-year term. The alderman receiving the second higher number of votes shall serve an initial two-year term. All terms thereafter will be four (4) years.
(c) The mayor and each alderman shall serve the term for which they were elected or until their successors are elected and qualified.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-109 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-109
Director of schools - Board secretary
Status: in_force

(a) The board of education shall appoint a director of schools who shall be the administrative head of the city school system. The director shall be subject only to the board of education and all orders of the board relating to the management of the schools shall be given through the director. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the board and its members shall deal with administrative officers, principals, teachers and other employees solely through the director. Neither the board nor any member thereof shall give orders to the director's subordinates or otherwise interfere with the director's functions through such means as the making of particular purchases from, or contracts with, any specific individual or organization. (b) The office of any board member violating any provision of this section shall immediately become vacant upon the member's conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction. (c) The board of education shall fix the director's salary. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the board as provided by the director's contract of employment. The director has the right to take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the board, but not the right to vote. (d) The director, or other employee designated by the board on the recommendation of the director, shall serve as secretary to the board. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.09; T.C.A., § 6-3609.
(a) The board of education shall appoint a director of schools who shall be the administrative head of the city school system. The director shall be subject only to the board of education and all orders of the board relating to the management of the schools shall be given through the director. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the board and its members shall deal with administrative officers, principals, teachers and other employees solely through the director. Neither the board nor any member thereof shall give orders to the director's subordinates or otherwise interfere with the director's functions through such means as the making of particular purchases from, or contracts with, any specific individual or organization.
(b) The office of any board member violating any provision of this section shall immediately become vacant upon the member's conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) The board of education shall fix the director's salary. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the board as provided by the director's contract of employment. The director has the right to take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the board, but not the right to vote.
(d) The director, or other employee designated by the board on the recommendation of the director, shall serve as secretary to the board.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.09; T.C.A., § 6-3609.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1002 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1002
Jurisdiction of administrative body - Restrictions on authority
Status: in_force

(a) The administrative body has jurisdiction to hear cases involving violations of municipal ordinances regulating building and property maintenance, including: (1) Locally adopted building codes; (2) Locally adopted residential codes; (3) Locally adopted plumbing codes; (4) Locally adopted electrical codes; (5) Locally adopted gas codes; (6) Locally adopted mechanical codes; (7) Locally adopted energy codes; (8) Locally adopted property maintenance codes; (9) Locally adopted zoning codes; and (10) Ordinances regulating any subject matter commonly found in the codes mentioned in subdivisions (a)(1)-(9). (b) Administrative hearing officers are not authorized to hear violations of codes adopted by the state fire marshal pursuant to § 68-120-101(a) enforced by a deputy building inspector pursuant to § 68-120-101(f) . Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 489,s 2, eff. 6/6/2017. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) The administrative body has jurisdiction to hear cases involving violations of municipal ordinances regulating building and property maintenance, including: (1) Locally adopted building codes; (2) Locally adopted residential codes; (3) Locally adopted plumbing codes; (4) Locally adopted electrical codes; (5) Locally adopted gas codes; (6) Locally adopted mechanical codes; (7) Locally adopted energy codes; (8) Locally adopted property maintenance codes; (9) Locally adopted zoning codes; and (10) Ordinances regulating any subject matter commonly found in the codes mentioned in subdivisions (a)(1)-(9).
(1) Locally adopted building codes;
(2) Locally adopted residential codes;
(3) Locally adopted plumbing codes;
(4) Locally adopted electrical codes;
(5) Locally adopted gas codes;
(6) Locally adopted mechanical codes;
(7) Locally adopted energy codes;
(8) Locally adopted property maintenance codes;
(9) Locally adopted zoning codes; and
(10) Ordinances regulating any subject matter commonly found in the codes mentioned in subdivisions (a)(1)-(9).
(b) Administrative hearing officers are not authorized to hear violations of codes adopted by the state fire marshal pursuant to § 68-120-101(a) enforced by a deputy building inspector pursuant to § 68-120-101(f) .
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 489,s 2, eff. 6/6/2017.
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-106 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Section 6-18-106
Effect of favorable vote
Status: in_force

(a) If it is found, as provided in § 6-18-105 , that the majority of the votes cast are in favor of the adoption of chapters 18-22 of this title, it shall be deemed to have been adopted. (b) Except for the provisions of chapters 18-22 of this title that are adopted by reference in other municipal charters, chapters 18-22 of this title apply only to those cities that have adopted chapters 18-22 of this title by referendum as authorized by law. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 1, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a124; Code 1932, § 3521; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1806; Acts 1983, ch. 33, § 5; 1995, ch. 13, § 7.
(a) If it is found, as provided in § 6-18-105 , that the majority of the votes cast are in favor of the adoption of chapters 18-22 of this title, it shall be deemed to have been adopted.
(b) Except for the provisions of chapters 18-22 of this title that are adopted by reference in other municipal charters, chapters 18-22 of this title apply only to those cities that have adopted chapters 18-22 of this title by referendum as authorized by law.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 1, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a124; Code 1932, § 3521; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1806; Acts 1983, ch. 33, § 5; 1995, ch. 13, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-208 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-208
Special meetings
Status: in_force

Whenever, in the opinion of the mayor, city manager or any two (2) commissioners the welfare of the city demands it, the mayor or the recorder shall call special meetings of the board of commissioners upon at least twelve (12) hours written notice to each commissioner, the city manager, recorder, and city attorney, served personally or left at such person's usual place of residence. Each call for a special meeting shall set forth the character of the business to be discussed at such meeting and no other business shall be considered at such meeting. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a140; Code 1932, § 3537; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2019.
Whenever, in the opinion of the mayor, city manager or any two (2) commissioners the welfare of the city demands it, the mayor or the recorder shall call special meetings of the board of commissioners upon at least twelve (12) hours written notice to each commissioner, the city manager, recorder, and city attorney, served personally or left at such person's usual place of residence. Each call for a special meeting shall set forth the character of the business to be discussed at such meeting and no other business shall be considered at such meeting.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a140; Code 1932, § 3537; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-107 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Section 6-18-107
Succession to old corporation
Status: in_force

(a) Chapters 18-22 of this title shall take effect in any city immediately after the election and organization of the first board of commissioners provided for in this charter, and thereupon any then existing charter of such city shall immediately become abrogated and null. The right, title and ownership of all property of the city and all of its uncollected taxes, dues, claims, judgments, and choses in action, and all of its rights of every kind whatsoever, shall immediately become vested in the corporation so chartered under chapters 18-22 of this title. The new corporation shall answer and be liable for all debts, contracts, and obligations of the corporation that it succeeds in the same manner and proportion and to the same extent as the former corporation was liable under existing laws. All ordinances, laws, resolutions, and bylaws duly enacted and in force under the preexisting charter and not inconsistent with chapters 18-22 of this title shall remain in full force until repealed, modified, or amended as provided in this charter. (b) The zoning ordinance duly enacted and in force in any county shall apply to any unincorporated territory in the county incorporated under chapters 18-22 of this title until such incorporated city shall duly enact zoning ordinances, or for a period of six (6) months from the date the first board of commissioners shall take their respective offices, whichever occurs first. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 1, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a121; Code 1932, § 3518; Acts 1973, ch. 14, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1807.
(a) Chapters 18-22 of this title shall take effect in any city immediately after the election and organization of the first board of commissioners provided for in this charter, and thereupon any then existing charter of such city shall immediately become abrogated and null. The right, title and ownership of all property of the city and all of its uncollected taxes, dues, claims, judgments, and choses in action, and all of its rights of every kind whatsoever, shall immediately become vested in the corporation so chartered under chapters 18-22 of this title. The new corporation shall answer and be liable for all debts, contracts, and obligations of the corporation that it succeeds in the same manner and proportion and to the same extent as the former corporation was liable under existing laws. All ordinances, laws, resolutions, and bylaws duly enacted and in force under the preexisting charter and not inconsistent with chapters 18-22 of this title shall remain in full force until repealed, modified, or amended as provided in this charter.
(b) The zoning ordinance duly enacted and in force in any county shall apply to any unincorporated territory in the county incorporated under chapters 18-22 of this title until such incorporated city shall duly enact zoning ordinances, or for a period of six (6) months from the date the first board of commissioners shall take their respective offices, whichever occurs first.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 1, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a121; Code 1932, § 3518; Acts 1973, ch. 14, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1807.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-209 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-209
Transfer of money
Status: in_force

The governing body by appropriate resolution or ordinance may authorize the budget officer to transfer moneys from one appropriation to another within the same fund, subject to such limitations and procedures as it may prescribe. Any such transfers shall be reported to the governing body at its next regular meeting and shall be entered in the minutes. Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
The governing body by appropriate resolution or ordinance may authorize the budget officer to transfer moneys from one appropriation to another within the same fund, subject to such limitations and procedures as it may prescribe. Any such transfers shall be reported to the governing body at its next regular meeting and shall be entered in the minutes.
Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-601 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-601
Contracts and mutual aid agreements
Status: in_force

(a) Incorporated cities and towns are authorized to enter into contracts and mutual aid agreements with other incorporated cities and towns, with counties, with private incorporated fire departments, with utility districts that provide firefighting service, with metropolitan airport authorities that provide firefighting service, and with industrial fire departments to furnish one another assistance in fighting fires. (b) Incorporated cities and towns may also enter into contracts with organizations of residents and property owners of unincorporated communities for the purpose of providing firefighting assistance to the unincorporated community. (c) Any incorporated city or town may provide fire protection to citizens outside the territorial limits of the municipality on an individual contractual basis whenever an agreement has been made for the extension of that service by the legislative body of the municipality and the legislative body of the county in which the fire protection is to be provided. In addition, any municipality may provide fire protection to citizens within an area outside the territorial limits of the municipality without individual contracts whenever an agreement has been made by the legislative body of the municipality, and the legislative body of the county in which fire protection is to be provided for the extension of that service and establishing the area to be served. Counties may appropriate funds for the payment of compensation to the municipalities for the extension of firefighting service. (d) Contracts or mutual aid agreements entered into pursuant to this section by an incorporated city or town shall, in the judgment of the city's or town's governing body, be advantageous to and serve the public interest of the city or town. (e) The authority in this section for municipalities to go outside their corporate limits to provide firefighting service is in addition and supplemental to, and not in substitution for, any such authority in any other general law or in any municipality's charter. Acts 1957, ch. 223, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-631; Acts 1983, ch. 45, § 1; 1983, ch. 289, § 1; 1984, ch. 554, § 1; 1985, ch. 159, § 1; 1987, ch. 158, §§ 1, 2.
(a) Incorporated cities and towns are authorized to enter into contracts and mutual aid agreements with other incorporated cities and towns, with counties, with private incorporated fire departments, with utility districts that provide firefighting service, with metropolitan airport authorities that provide firefighting service, and with industrial fire departments to furnish one another assistance in fighting fires.
(b) Incorporated cities and towns may also enter into contracts with organizations of residents and property owners of unincorporated communities for the purpose of providing firefighting assistance to the unincorporated community.
(c) Any incorporated city or town may provide fire protection to citizens outside the territorial limits of the municipality on an individual contractual basis whenever an agreement has been made for the extension of that service by the legislative body of the municipality and the legislative body of the county in which the fire protection is to be provided. In addition, any municipality may provide fire protection to citizens within an area outside the territorial limits of the municipality without individual contracts whenever an agreement has been made by the legislative body of the municipality, and the legislative body of the county in which fire protection is to be provided for the extension of that service and establishing the area to be served. Counties may appropriate funds for the payment of compensation to the municipalities for the extension of firefighting service.
(d) Contracts or mutual aid agreements entered into pursuant to this section by an incorporated city or town shall, in the judgment of the city's or town's governing body, be advantageous to and serve the public interest of the city or town.
(e) The authority in this section for municipalities to go outside their corporate limits to provide firefighting service is in addition and supplemental to, and not in substitution for, any such authority in any other general law or in any municipality's charter.
Acts 1957, ch. 223, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-631; Acts 1983, ch. 45, § 1; 1983, ch. 289, § 1; 1984, ch. 554, § 1; 1985, ch. 159, § 1; 1987, ch. 158, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-107 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-107
Declaration of results
Status: in_force

The county election commission shall determine and declare the results of the election. The requisite number of candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 2, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a127; Code 1932, § 3524; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(35); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2007.
The county election commission shall determine and declare the results of the election. The requisite number of candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 2, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a127; Code 1932, § 3524; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(35); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2007.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-114 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-114
Notice of appropriation
Status: in_force

The adoption by the city council of an appropriation ordinance for the next fiscal year, or the allowance of a continuation of the appropriation for the last fiscal year, shall serve as notice to the board of education of the total amount of the school appropriation for the next fiscal period. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.14; T.C.A., § 6-3614.
The adoption by the city council of an appropriation ordinance for the next fiscal year, or the allowance of a continuation of the appropriation for the last fiscal year, shall serve as notice to the board of education of the total amount of the school appropriation for the next fiscal period.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.14; T.C.A., § 6-3614.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-507 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-507
Collection of fines and cost
Status: in_force

(a) The city judge, in all cases heard or determined by such city judge for offenses against the corporate laws and ordinances, shall set and collect municipal court costs in accordance with § 16-18-304 , shall levy and collect the litigation tax in accordance with § 16-18-305 and, in addition, shall add thereto one dollar ($1.00), as a tax on all such cases. The city judge shall certify to the chief of police for collection, all fines, costs, and forfeitures imposed by the city judge for offenses against the laws and ordinances of the city. Costs in favor of any person paid a fixed salary by the city shall belong to the city and be paid into its treasury. It is the duty of the city judge to collect and receipt for all fines imposed by the city judge, and the city judge shall render a monthly report to the board of commissioners of all costs and fines collected and of all assessed and uncollected. (b) It is unlawful for any other person or officer to collect or receipt for such fines, costs, and recoveries, but the city judge may authorize the chief of police to collect and receipt for fines and costs. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a169; Code 1932, § 3566; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2125; Acts 2004, ch. 914, § 6b.
(a) The city judge, in all cases heard or determined by such city judge for offenses against the corporate laws and ordinances, shall set and collect municipal court costs in accordance with § 16-18-304 , shall levy and collect the litigation tax in accordance with § 16-18-305 and, in addition, shall add thereto one dollar ($1.00), as a tax on all such cases. The city judge shall certify to the chief of police for collection, all fines, costs, and forfeitures imposed by the city judge for offenses against the laws and ordinances of the city. Costs in favor of any person paid a fixed salary by the city shall belong to the city and be paid into its treasury. It is the duty of the city judge to collect and receipt for all fines imposed by the city judge, and the city judge shall render a monthly report to the board of commissioners of all costs and fines collected and of all assessed and uncollected.
(b) It is unlawful for any other person or officer to collect or receipt for such fines, costs, and recoveries, but the city judge may authorize the chief of police to collect and receipt for fines and costs.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a169; Code 1932, § 3566; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 2; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2125; Acts 2004, ch. 914, § 6b.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-205 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-205
Purchasing
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 6-36-115 , the manager shall be responsible for all city purchasing but may delegate such duty to any subordinate appointed by the manager. (b) (1) Competitive prices for all purchases and public improvements shall be obtained whenever practicable and in accordance with regulations established by ordinance, and the purchase made from or the contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; provided, that the city shall have the power to reject any and all bids. (2) Formal sealed bids shall be obtained in all transactions involving the expenditure of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more, and the transaction shall be evidenced by written contract submitted to and approved by the council; provided, that in cases where the council indicates by formal unanimous resolution of those present at the meeting, based upon the written recommendation of the manager, that it is clearly to the advantage of the city not to contract with competitive bidding, it may authorize noncompetitive contracts. (3) The council may also authorize the making of public improvements or the performing of any other city work by any city department or agency without competitive bidding. (c) Purchasing and contract procedures not prescribed by this charter or other law may be established by ordinance. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.19; T.C.A., § 6-3518; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 3; 2002, ch. 543, § 1.
(a) Except as provided in § 6-36-115 , the manager shall be responsible for all city purchasing but may delegate such duty to any subordinate appointed by the manager.
(b) (1) Competitive prices for all purchases and public improvements shall be obtained whenever practicable and in accordance with regulations established by ordinance, and the purchase made from or the contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; provided, that the city shall have the power to reject any and all bids. (2) Formal sealed bids shall be obtained in all transactions involving the expenditure of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more, and the transaction shall be evidenced by written contract submitted to and approved by the council; provided, that in cases where the council indicates by formal unanimous resolution of those present at the meeting, based upon the written recommendation of the manager, that it is clearly to the advantage of the city not to contract with competitive bidding, it may authorize noncompetitive contracts. (3) The council may also authorize the making of public improvements or the performing of any other city work by any city department or agency without competitive bidding.
(1) Competitive prices for all purchases and public improvements shall be obtained whenever practicable and in accordance with regulations established by ordinance, and the purchase made from or the contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; provided, that the city shall have the power to reject any and all bids.
(2) Formal sealed bids shall be obtained in all transactions involving the expenditure of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more, and the transaction shall be evidenced by written contract submitted to and approved by the council; provided, that in cases where the council indicates by formal unanimous resolution of those present at the meeting, based upon the written recommendation of the manager, that it is clearly to the advantage of the city not to contract with competitive bidding, it may authorize noncompetitive contracts.
(3) The council may also authorize the making of public improvements or the performing of any other city work by any city department or agency without competitive bidding.
(c) Purchasing and contract procedures not prescribed by this charter or other law may be established by ordinance.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.19; T.C.A., § 6-3518; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 3; 2002, ch. 543, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-125 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-125
Reversion of appropriations to general fund
Status: in_force

At the end of each year, all unencumbered balances or appropriations in the treasury shall revert to the general fund and be subject to further appropriations. Such balances shall be considered unencumbered only when the city manager shall certify in writing that the purposes for which they were appropriated have been completely accomplished and that no further expenditure in connection with them is necessary. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 16, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a223; Code 1932, § 3621; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2226.
At the end of each year, all unencumbered balances or appropriations in the treasury shall revert to the general fund and be subject to further appropriations. Such balances shall be considered unencumbered only when the city manager shall certify in writing that the purposes for which they were appropriated have been completely accomplished and that no further expenditure in connection with them is necessary.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 16, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a223; Code 1932, § 3621; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2226.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-115 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-115
Purchases and contracts
Status: in_force

(a) All materials, supplies and equipment shall be purchased by the director of schools in accordance with procedures approved by the board of education, except that centralized purchasing with the city administration may be utilized where it is mutually agreed upon by the council and board or their delegated representatives. (b) The board of education or director of schools, in making purchases and contracts, shall be subject to the provisions of this charter relating to purchases and contracts by the city council and city manager, with the board of education standing in the stead of the council and the director of schools standing in the stead of the city manager. (c) No purchase, expenditure or contract shall be made in excess of available school funds. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.15; T.C.A., § 6-3615.
(a) All materials, supplies and equipment shall be purchased by the director of schools in accordance with procedures approved by the board of education, except that centralized purchasing with the city administration may be utilized where it is mutually agreed upon by the council and board or their delegated representatives.
(b) The board of education or director of schools, in making purchases and contracts, shall be subject to the provisions of this charter relating to purchases and contracts by the city council and city manager, with the board of education standing in the stead of the council and the director of schools standing in the stead of the city manager.
(c) No purchase, expenditure or contract shall be made in excess of available school funds.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.15; T.C.A., § 6-3615.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-202
Temporary absence or disability
Status: in_force

The council may designate a qualified administrative officer of the city to assume the duties and authority of the manager during periods of vacancy in the office, temporary absences or disability of the manager. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.02; T.C.A., § 6-3502.
The council may designate a qualified administrative officer of the city to assume the duties and authority of the manager during periods of vacancy in the office, temporary absences or disability of the manager.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.02; T.C.A., § 6-3502.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-111 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-111
Tax liens - Errors and irregularities in assessment
Status: in_force

(a) All municipal taxes on real estate in the city, and all penalties and costs accruing thereon, are hereby declared to be a lien on such realty from and after January 1 of the year for which same are assessed, superior to all other liens, except the liens of the United States, the state and the county, for taxes legally assessed thereon, with which it shall be a lien of equal dignity. (b) No assessment shall be invalid because the size and dimensions of any tract, lot or parcel of land shall not have been precisely named nor the amount of the valuation or tax not correctly given, nor because the property has been assessed in the name of a person who did not own the same, nor because the same was assessed to unknown owners, nor on account of any objection or informality merely technical, but all such assessments shall be good and valid. (c) The board of commissioners shall have power to correct any errors in the tax assessments upon a certificate filed by the assessor of property or assessing body. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a176; Code 1932, § 3573; Acts 1974, ch. 771, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2212; Acts 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
(a) All municipal taxes on real estate in the city, and all penalties and costs accruing thereon, are hereby declared to be a lien on such realty from and after January 1 of the year for which same are assessed, superior to all other liens, except the liens of the United States, the state and the county, for taxes legally assessed thereon, with which it shall be a lien of equal dignity.
(b) No assessment shall be invalid because the size and dimensions of any tract, lot or parcel of land shall not have been precisely named nor the amount of the valuation or tax not correctly given, nor because the property has been assessed in the name of a person who did not own the same, nor because the same was assessed to unknown owners, nor on account of any objection or informality merely technical, but all such assessments shall be good and valid.
(c) The board of commissioners shall have power to correct any errors in the tax assessments upon a certificate filed by the assessor of property or assessing body.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a176; Code 1932, § 3573; Acts 1974, ch. 771, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2212; Acts 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-605 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-605
Construction of part
Status: in_force

This part shall not be construed to alter or conflict with any other method provided by law that provides for a municipal assessor of property, or for equalization or correction of municipal tax assessments, or for an assessor and equalization or correction of assessments. Acts 1957, ch. 391, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-733; Acts 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
This part shall not be construed to alter or conflict with any other method provided by law that provides for a municipal assessor of property, or for equalization or correction of municipal tax assessments, or for an assessor and equalization or correction of assessments.
Acts 1957, ch. 391, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-733; Acts 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-209 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-209
Mayor presiding
Status: in_force

The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the board of commissioners. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a141; Code 1932, § 3538; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2020.
The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the board of commissioners.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a141; Code 1932, § 3538; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-301 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-301
Surrender of charter
Status: in_force

(a) After the adoption of this charter and the election of the first board of mayor and aldermen, no election for the surrender of this charter shall be called or held for a period of four (4) years from the date the first board takes office. (b) After the expiration of the four-year period, an election to surrender the charter may be held. In order for a surrender election to be held, a petition requesting surrender of the charter must be filed in the same manner and contain the signatures of the same number of registered voters as provided for the adoption of this charter. The petition must pray for a surrender of the charter and must be accompanied by a cash bond to be posted by the petitioners to cover the cost of the election. In case of a failure to surrender the charter, future elections to surrender it shall not be held more frequently than at four-year intervals. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
(a) After the adoption of this charter and the election of the first board of mayor and aldermen, no election for the surrender of this charter shall be called or held for a period of four (4) years from the date the first board takes office.
(b) After the expiration of the four-year period, an election to surrender the charter may be held. In order for a surrender election to be held, a petition requesting surrender of the charter must be filed in the same manner and contain the signatures of the same number of registered voters as provided for the adoption of this charter. The petition must pray for a surrender of the charter and must be accompanied by a cash bond to be posted by the petitioners to cover the cost of the election. In case of a failure to surrender the charter, future elections to surrender it shall not be held more frequently than at four-year intervals.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-115 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-115
Applicability to pending annexation ordinances
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to any annexation ordinance that was pending, but not yet effective, on November 25, 1997. Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 16.
This chapter shall not apply to any annexation ordinance that was pending, but not yet effective, on November 25, 1997.
Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-129 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-129
Emergency expenditures
Status: in_force

No contract liability shall be incurred without previous authority of law or ordinance, but the board of commissioners may, by ordinance, empower the proper officials to pay out money or incur contract liability for the city for the necessary preservation of the city's credit, or in other extreme emergency, under such restrictions as may be provided in the ordinance; provided, that any such liability shall mature not later than one (1) year from the date of its incurrence. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 11; Shan. Supp., § 1997a190; Code 1932, § 3588; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2230.
No contract liability shall be incurred without previous authority of law or ordinance, but the board of commissioners may, by ordinance, empower the proper officials to pay out money or incur contract liability for the city for the necessary preservation of the city's credit, or in other extreme emergency, under such restrictions as may be provided in the ordinance; provided, that any such liability shall mature not later than one (1) year from the date of its incurrence.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 11; Shan. Supp., § 1997a190; Code 1932, § 3588; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2230.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-315 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-315
Annual operating budget - Publication - Budgetary comparison
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the governing body shall publish the annual operating budget and budgetary comparisons of the proposed budget with the prior year's actual figures and the current year's estimated figures, which information shall include the following: (1) Revenues and expenditures for the following governmental funds: general, streets/public works, general purpose school and debt service; (2) Revenues for each fund shall be listed separately by local taxes, state of Tennessee, federal government and other sources; (3) Expenditures for each fund shall be listed separately by salaries and other costs; (4) Beginning and ending fund balances shall be shown for each fund; and (5) The number of full-time equivalent employee positions shall be shown for each fund. (b) The publication shall be in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be published not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting where the governing body will consider final passage of the budget. Acts 1991, ch. 484, § 10; 1992, ch. 760, § 6.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the governing body shall publish the annual operating budget and budgetary comparisons of the proposed budget with the prior year's actual figures and the current year's estimated figures, which information shall include the following: (1) Revenues and expenditures for the following governmental funds: general, streets/public works, general purpose school and debt service; (2) Revenues for each fund shall be listed separately by local taxes, state of Tennessee, federal government and other sources; (3) Expenditures for each fund shall be listed separately by salaries and other costs; (4) Beginning and ending fund balances shall be shown for each fund; and (5) The number of full-time equivalent employee positions shall be shown for each fund.
(1) Revenues and expenditures for the following governmental funds: general, streets/public works, general purpose school and debt service;
(2) Revenues for each fund shall be listed separately by local taxes, state of Tennessee, federal government and other sources;
(3) Expenditures for each fund shall be listed separately by salaries and other costs;
(4) Beginning and ending fund balances shall be shown for each fund; and
(5) The number of full-time equivalent employee positions shall be shown for each fund.
(b) The publication shall be in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be published not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting where the governing body will consider final passage of the budget.
Acts 1991, ch. 484, § 10; 1992, ch. 760, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-701 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-701
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Governing body" means the official or officials authorized by law to exercise ordinance or other law-making power of a municipality; (2) "Local transfer and storage business" means the business of transferring and/or storing for a profit the household goods and effects of another within the confines of the territorial limits of the municipality adopting this part; (3) "Municipality" means any incorporated city or incorporated town of this state, with a population in excess of four hundred thousand (400,000), according to the federal census of 1960 or any subsequent federal census; (4) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, trustee, receiver or assignee; and (5) "Transfer and storage regulatory board" means any regulatory board created pursuant to § 6-54-702 . Acts 1963, ch. 323, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-634.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Governing body" means the official or officials authorized by law to exercise ordinance or other law-making power of a municipality;
(2) "Local transfer and storage business" means the business of transferring and/or storing for a profit the household goods and effects of another within the confines of the territorial limits of the municipality adopting this part;
(3) "Municipality" means any incorporated city or incorporated town of this state, with a population in excess of four hundred thousand (400,000), according to the federal census of 1960 or any subsequent federal census;
(4) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, trustee, receiver or assignee; and
(5) "Transfer and storage regulatory board" means any regulatory board created pursuant to § 6-54-702 .
Acts 1963, ch. 323, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-634.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-204
Preservation and publication of ordinances
Status: in_force

(a) All ordinances and their amendments shall be recorded by the clerk in a book to be known as the "ordinance book," and it shall be the duty of the mayor and clerk to authenticate such records by their official signatures. A separate record shall be maintained for resolutions. The original copies of all ordinances, resolutions, and motions shall be filed and preserved by the city clerk. (b) At least an abstract of the essential provisions of each ordinance shall be published once in the official city newspaper within ten (10) days after its adoption, except that only the title shall be so published of any technical code adopted by reference. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.04; T.C.A., § 6-3214.
(a) All ordinances and their amendments shall be recorded by the clerk in a book to be known as the "ordinance book," and it shall be the duty of the mayor and clerk to authenticate such records by their official signatures. A separate record shall be maintained for resolutions. The original copies of all ordinances, resolutions, and motions shall be filed and preserved by the city clerk.
(b) At least an abstract of the essential provisions of each ordinance shall be published once in the official city newspaper within ten (10) days after its adoption, except that only the title shall be so published of any technical code adopted by reference.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.04; T.C.A., § 6-3214.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-202
Notice of election
Status: in_force

Upon the receipt of such petition, the county election commission shall give notice of the time of holding such election, by written or printed handbills posted at five (5) or more public places in the town or city and every ward thereof, at least thirty (30) days before the day of election, stating the object of the election, and shall also cause the same to be published for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper, if there is one published in the town or city. Acts 1901, ch. 165, § 2; Shan., § 1997a2; Code 1932, § 3506; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-220; T.C.A., § 6-2-502; Acts 1980, ch. 676, § 1.
Upon the receipt of such petition, the county election commission shall give notice of the time of holding such election, by written or printed handbills posted at five (5) or more public places in the town or city and every ward thereof, at least thirty (30) days before the day of election, stating the object of the election, and shall also cause the same to be published for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper, if there is one published in the town or city.
Acts 1901, ch. 165, § 2; Shan., § 1997a2; Code 1932, § 3506; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-220; T.C.A., § 6-2-502; Acts 1980, ch. 676, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-109 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-109
Acceptance of partial payments of property taxes - Acceptance of taxes paid by electronic funds
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality that collects its own property taxes may by ordinance opt to accept partial payments of property taxes. (b) Prior to any municipality accepting partial payment of property taxes, the municipality must file a plan with the comptroller of the treasury. The plan must indicate that the municipality has the accounting system technology to implement a program for partial payment of property taxes. The plan shall also indicate whether such a program will be implemented within the existing operating resources of the municipal department collecting the tax or indicate prior approval of the municipal legislative body if additional operating resources are needed. This subsection (b) does not apply to any municipality which has implemented a partial payment program prior to March 29, 2010. (c) A municipality may accept taxes paid by electronic funds transfer, including, but not limited to, bank customer preauthorized payments, wire transfers or automated clearing house (ACH) credits. If the entire amount of taxes due is not paid prior to the delinquency date for such taxes, the entire property shall be subject to the tax lien and enforcement by a tax sale or other legally authorized procedures. Unless partial payment is made by electronic transfer of funds, if the municipality accepts partial payment within ten (10) days of the delinquency date, or at any time following such delinquency date, then prior to accepting such payment the municipality must inform the taxpayer of the delinquency date and must advise such taxpayer that the property may be subjected to a tax lien and enforcement by tax sale or other legally authorized procedures. (d) Direct bank transfers and partial payments are subject to the following guidelines: (1) Vouchers issued pursuant to a relief program shall be used as all or a portion of the final payment; and (2) A receipt shall be issued to the taxpayer for any partial payment of taxes. The receipt shall state that: (A) The payment is a partial payment of property taxes; (B) The balance owing on such taxes that must be paid prior to the delinquency date; and (C) A failure to pay the entire amount of the taxes prior to the delinquency date subjects any unpaid taxes to the penalties and interest applicable to delinquent taxes and subjects the entire property on which there is a lien for taxes to a tax sale. The final partial payment shall show that a zero (0) balance is owing or shall state that the taxes are paid in full. Receipts shall also be sent to the taxpayer for payments made by direct bank transfer of funds. (e) The powers conferred by this section are in addition to any existing powers conferred by statute, municipal charter or other law. Acts 2010, ch. 660, § 1.
(a) Any municipality that collects its own property taxes may by ordinance opt to accept partial payments of property taxes.
(b) Prior to any municipality accepting partial payment of property taxes, the municipality must file a plan with the comptroller of the treasury. The plan must indicate that the municipality has the accounting system technology to implement a program for partial payment of property taxes. The plan shall also indicate whether such a program will be implemented within the existing operating resources of the municipal department collecting the tax or indicate prior approval of the municipal legislative body if additional operating resources are needed. This subsection (b) does not apply to any municipality which has implemented a partial payment program prior to March 29, 2010.
(c) A municipality may accept taxes paid by electronic funds transfer, including, but not limited to, bank customer preauthorized payments, wire transfers or automated clearing house (ACH) credits. If the entire amount of taxes due is not paid prior to the delinquency date for such taxes, the entire property shall be subject to the tax lien and enforcement by a tax sale or other legally authorized procedures. Unless partial payment is made by electronic transfer of funds, if the municipality accepts partial payment within ten (10) days of the delinquency date, or at any time following such delinquency date, then prior to accepting such payment the municipality must inform the taxpayer of the delinquency date and must advise such taxpayer that the property may be subjected to a tax lien and enforcement by tax sale or other legally authorized procedures.
(d) Direct bank transfers and partial payments are subject to the following guidelines: (1) Vouchers issued pursuant to a relief program shall be used as all or a portion of the final payment; and (2) A receipt shall be issued to the taxpayer for any partial payment of taxes. The receipt shall state that: (A) The payment is a partial payment of property taxes; (B) The balance owing on such taxes that must be paid prior to the delinquency date; and (C) A failure to pay the entire amount of the taxes prior to the delinquency date subjects any unpaid taxes to the penalties and interest applicable to delinquent taxes and subjects the entire property on which there is a lien for taxes to a tax sale. The final partial payment shall show that a zero (0) balance is owing or shall state that the taxes are paid in full. Receipts shall also be sent to the taxpayer for payments made by direct bank transfer of funds.
(1) Vouchers issued pursuant to a relief program shall be used as all or a portion of the final payment; and
(2) A receipt shall be issued to the taxpayer for any partial payment of taxes. The receipt shall state that: (A) The payment is a partial payment of property taxes; (B) The balance owing on such taxes that must be paid prior to the delinquency date; and (C) A failure to pay the entire amount of the taxes prior to the delinquency date subjects any unpaid taxes to the penalties and interest applicable to delinquent taxes and subjects the entire property on which there is a lien for taxes to a tax sale. The final partial payment shall show that a zero (0) balance is owing or shall state that the taxes are paid in full. Receipts shall also be sent to the taxpayer for payments made by direct bank transfer of funds.
(A) The payment is a partial payment of property taxes;
(B) The balance owing on such taxes that must be paid prior to the delinquency date; and
(C) A failure to pay the entire amount of the taxes prior to the delinquency date subjects any unpaid taxes to the penalties and interest applicable to delinquent taxes and subjects the entire property on which there is a lien for taxes to a tax sale. The final partial payment shall show that a zero (0) balance is owing or shall state that the taxes are paid in full. Receipts shall also be sent to the taxpayer for payments made by direct bank transfer of funds.
(e) The powers conferred by this section are in addition to any existing powers conferred by statute, municipal charter or other law.
Acts 2010, ch. 660, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-303 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-303
Fiscal year
Status: in_force

The fiscal year of the city shall begin on July 1 and shall end on June 30 of the succeeding year, but another fiscal year may be fixed by ordinance for the entire city government or for any utility. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.11; T.C.A., § 6-3510.
The fiscal year of the city shall begin on July 1 and shall end on June 30 of the succeeding year, but another fiscal year may be fixed by ordinance for the entire city government or for any utility.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.11; T.C.A., § 6-3510.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-904 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-904
Municipal technical advisory service model policies
Status: in_force

The municipal technical advisory service (MTAS) shall disseminate, and amend from time to time as necessary, a model travel and expense policy to provide guidance for the various municipalities. Such policy and amendments thereto are subject to the approval of the comptroller of the treasury. Any municipality that adopts the policy promulgated by MTAS is not required to file such policy with the office of the comptroller of the treasury, but shall notify the comptroller in writing that the policy promulgated by MTAS was adopted and the date such action was taken. Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 4; 2004, ch. 656, § 3.
The municipal technical advisory service (MTAS) shall disseminate, and amend from time to time as necessary, a model travel and expense policy to provide guidance for the various municipalities. Such policy and amendments thereto are subject to the approval of the comptroller of the treasury. Any municipality that adopts the policy promulgated by MTAS is not required to file such policy with the office of the comptroller of the treasury, but shall notify the comptroller in writing that the policy promulgated by MTAS was adopted and the date such action was taken.
Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 4; 2004, ch. 656, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-201 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-201
Qualifications
Status: in_force

The city attorney shall be an attorney at law entitled to practice in the courts of the state. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 19, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a171; Code 1932, § 3568; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2109.
The city attorney shall be an attorney at law entitled to practice in the courts of the state.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 19, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a171; Code 1932, § 3568; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2109.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-308 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-308
Penalty for violation of nonhome rule municipal ordinances
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 6-54-306 for home rule municipalities, the legislative body of any other municipality may establish a monetary penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation of an ordinance of such municipality. (b) The authority for increased monetary penalties for ordinance violations provided by this section does not apply to ordinances regulating all moving traffic violations. Acts 1993, ch. 393, § 1.
(a) Except as provided in § 6-54-306 for home rule municipalities, the legislative body of any other municipality may establish a monetary penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation of an ordinance of such municipality.
(b) The authority for increased monetary penalties for ordinance violations provided by this section does not apply to ordinances regulating all moving traffic violations.
Acts 1993, ch. 393, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-4-402 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 6-4-402
Depositories of municipal funds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board, at a regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution to contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds. (2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks and submit an analysis of the proposals to each member of the board at or before the next meeting of the board. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors. (b) The board shall require any bank that becomes a depository of municipal funds to secure the funds by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5. (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at least once every four (4) years, the board shall reevaluate the contracts entered into pursuant to subsection (a). The board shall base its evaluation on proposals obtained from at least two (2) banks. The treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall prepare a written evaluation of the proposals and preserve the evaluations for at least three (3) years. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 277,s 1, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1994, ch. 752, § 4.
(a) (1) The board, at a regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution to contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds. (2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks and submit an analysis of the proposals to each member of the board at or before the next meeting of the board. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors.
(1) The board, at a regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution to contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds.
(2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks and submit an analysis of the proposals to each member of the board at or before the next meeting of the board. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors.
(b) The board shall require any bank that becomes a depository of municipal funds to secure the funds by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5.
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at least once every four (4) years, the board shall reevaluate the contracts entered into pursuant to subsection (a). The board shall base its evaluation on proposals obtained from at least two (2) banks. The treasurer or an officer appointed by the treasurer shall prepare a written evaluation of the proposals and preserve the evaluations for at least three (3) years.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 277,s 1, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1994, ch. 752, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-33-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 33 / Section 6-33-108
Powers under cooperative agreements
Status: in_force

(a) The city council may exercise the powers conferred in § 6-33-107 by ordinance setting out the terms agreed upon by the parties to such a contract or cooperative action. The parties to such a contract or cooperative action, or any of them, may acquire, by gift or purchase, or by the power of eminent domain exercised by one (1) or more of the parties, the lands, buildings, and other property necessary or useful for the purposes of the contract or cooperative action, either within or without the corporate limits of one (1) or more of the contracting parties, and shall have the power to hold or acquire such lands as tenants in common. The city may provide for the financing of its share or portion of the cost or expenses of such a contract or cooperative action in the same manner and by the same procedure for the financing by the city of the subject and purposes of the contract or cooperative action as if acting alone and on its own behalf. (b) Such contract also may provide for the establishment and selection of a joint commission, officer, or officers to supervise, manage, and have charge of such joint service or project, and may provide for the powers and duties, terms of office, compensation, if any, and other provisions relating to the members of such joint commission, officer, or officers. Such contract may include and specify terms and provisions relative to the termination or cancellation of the contract or cooperative action by ordinance or resolution, and the notice, if any, to be given of such termination or cancellation; provided, that such termination or cancellation shall not relieve any party participating in such contract or cooperative action from any obligation or liability for its share of the cost or expense incurred prior to the effective date of any such termination or cancellation. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.16; T.C.A., § 6-3308.
(a) The city council may exercise the powers conferred in § 6-33-107 by ordinance setting out the terms agreed upon by the parties to such a contract or cooperative action. The parties to such a contract or cooperative action, or any of them, may acquire, by gift or purchase, or by the power of eminent domain exercised by one (1) or more of the parties, the lands, buildings, and other property necessary or useful for the purposes of the contract or cooperative action, either within or without the corporate limits of one (1) or more of the contracting parties, and shall have the power to hold or acquire such lands as tenants in common. The city may provide for the financing of its share or portion of the cost or expenses of such a contract or cooperative action in the same manner and by the same procedure for the financing by the city of the subject and purposes of the contract or cooperative action as if acting alone and on its own behalf.
(b) Such contract also may provide for the establishment and selection of a joint commission, officer, or officers to supervise, manage, and have charge of such joint service or project, and may provide for the powers and duties, terms of office, compensation, if any, and other provisions relating to the members of such joint commission, officer, or officers. Such contract may include and specify terms and provisions relative to the termination or cancellation of the contract or cooperative action by ordinance or resolution, and the notice, if any, to be given of such termination or cancellation; provided, that such termination or cancellation shall not relieve any party participating in such contract or cooperative action from any obligation or liability for its share of the cost or expense incurred prior to the effective date of any such termination or cancellation.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.16; T.C.A., § 6-3308.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-33-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 33 / Section 6-33-104
Removal of city judge
Status: in_force

The city judge shall be subject to removal from office for the same causes and in the same manner as provided for the removal of public officers by title 8, chapter 47. In case of the absence or inability of the judge to serve, the city council may appoint and fix the compensation of an acting city judge who may be removed at any time without cause. Except as provided in this chapter, officers and employees of the court are also subject to § 6-35-403 . Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.03; 1959, ch. 318, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3304.
The city judge shall be subject to removal from office for the same causes and in the same manner as provided for the removal of public officers by title 8, chapter 47. In case of the absence or inability of the judge to serve, the city council may appoint and fix the compensation of an acting city judge who may be removed at any time without cause. Except as provided in this chapter, officers and employees of the court are also subject to § 6-35-403 .
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.03; 1959, ch. 318, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3304.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-123 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-123
Personnel policies
Status: in_force

On or before July 1, 1998, any municipality, incorporated before June 13, 1997, that has not adopted a personnel policy by ordinance, resolution, or otherwise, shall adopt such a policy that applies fairly, impartially, and uniformly, to the extent practicable, to each department of the municipal government. The policy may include, but not be limited to, hiring procedures, benefits, personnel rules and regulations, fair and reasonable complaint conferences and hearing procedures for employees dismissed, demoted, or suspended; procedures for compliance with federal laws such as, but not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act ( 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.), and the Americans with Disabilities Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.); drug and alcohol testing policy; and a sexual harassment policy. The policy may not grant a property right or contract right to the job to any employee. The municipality may work with the University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, in cooperation with the Tennessee Municipal League, in developing its policy. A copy of the resolution or ordinance adopting the policy, or its caption, shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality before final adoption of the policy. A copy of the personnel policy as required by this section shall be kept in the office of the city recorder or clerk and made available to an employee on request. Any municipality incorporated after June 13, 1997, shall have two (2) years after incorporation to adopt and implement a personnel policy pursuant to this section. Acts 1997, ch. 428, § 1.
On or before July 1, 1998, any municipality, incorporated before June 13, 1997, that has not adopted a personnel policy by ordinance, resolution, or otherwise, shall adopt such a policy that applies fairly, impartially, and uniformly, to the extent practicable, to each department of the municipal government. The policy may include, but not be limited to, hiring procedures, benefits, personnel rules and regulations, fair and reasonable complaint conferences and hearing procedures for employees dismissed, demoted, or suspended; procedures for compliance with federal laws such as, but not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act ( 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.), and the Americans with Disabilities Act ( 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.); drug and alcohol testing policy; and a sexual harassment policy. The policy may not grant a property right or contract right to the job to any employee. The municipality may work with the University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service, in cooperation with the Tennessee Municipal League, in developing its policy. A copy of the resolution or ordinance adopting the policy, or its caption, shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality before final adoption of the policy. A copy of the personnel policy as required by this section shall be kept in the office of the city recorder or clerk and made available to an employee on request. Any municipality incorporated after June 13, 1997, shall have two (2) years after incorporation to adopt and implement a personnel policy pursuant to this section.
Acts 1997, ch. 428, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-59-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 59 / Section 6-59-101
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Acts 2005, ch. 448, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-102
Privilege taxes
Status: in_force

Each municipality is empowered to levy privilege taxes upon merchants and such other vocations, occupations, or businesses as are declared to be privileges, not exceeding in amount that levied by the state for state purposes. Acts 1915, ch. 101, § 2; Shan., § 1916a; 1; Code 1932, § 3329; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-709.
Each municipality is empowered to levy privilege taxes upon merchants and such other vocations, occupations, or businesses as are declared to be privileges, not exceeding in amount that levied by the state for state purposes.
Acts 1915, ch. 101, § 2; Shan., § 1916a; 1; Code 1932, § 3329; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-709.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-502 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-502
Approval by resolution - Notice - Effect of majority vote
Status: in_force

The corporate name of a municipality may be changed only in the following manner: (1) The proposed name change must be approved by resolution by a vote of not less than two thirds (2/3) of the board in the manner provided for ordinances in § 6-2-102 ; (2) If approved by the board, the resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality within fourteen (14) days of final approval by the board or the first available opportunity for publication, whichever is sooner. Such resolution shall become operative sixty (60) days after its adoption by the board unless ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of the municipality sign a petition and present it to the board during such sixty-day period requesting that the resolution be referred to the electors, in which case it must receive the approval of a majority of the electors voting thereon at an election held as provided in subdivision (3). If such a petition is not received within such sixty-day period, the resolution shall become operative at the end of such sixty-day period and the mayor shall file a copy of the resolution indicating the new corporate name of the municipality with the secretary of state; (3) Upon receipt of a petition filed in the manner provided in subdivision (2), a certified copy of the resolution shall be sent to the county election commission, which shall place the question whether to approve the resolution on the ballot of the next scheduled municipal election or general election at which members of the general assembly are chosen, whichever is sooner. The ballot shall provide options to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the resolution. The qualifications for voting shall be the same as otherwise provided in § 6-1-204 in the election to adopt the original charter under this chapter; (4) If the majority vote is for the resolution, it shall be deemed to be operative on the date that the county election commission makes its official canvas of the election returns. The county election commission shall then promptly certify the results of the election to the secretary of state and the new corporate name of the municipality; and (5) If the majority vote is against the election, the question of approving the resolution shall not be included on any subsequent election ballot unless a new resolution is first approved by the board in the manner provided in this section. Acts 2000, ch. 702, § 1.
The corporate name of a municipality may be changed only in the following manner:
(1) The proposed name change must be approved by resolution by a vote of not less than two thirds (2/3) of the board in the manner provided for ordinances in § 6-2-102 ;
(2) If approved by the board, the resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality within fourteen (14) days of final approval by the board or the first available opportunity for publication, whichever is sooner. Such resolution shall become operative sixty (60) days after its adoption by the board unless ten percent (10%) of the qualified electors of the municipality sign a petition and present it to the board during such sixty-day period requesting that the resolution be referred to the electors, in which case it must receive the approval of a majority of the electors voting thereon at an election held as provided in subdivision (3). If such a petition is not received within such sixty-day period, the resolution shall become operative at the end of such sixty-day period and the mayor shall file a copy of the resolution indicating the new corporate name of the municipality with the secretary of state;
(3) Upon receipt of a petition filed in the manner provided in subdivision (2), a certified copy of the resolution shall be sent to the county election commission, which shall place the question whether to approve the resolution on the ballot of the next scheduled municipal election or general election at which members of the general assembly are chosen, whichever is sooner. The ballot shall provide options to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the resolution. The qualifications for voting shall be the same as otherwise provided in § 6-1-204 in the election to adopt the original charter under this chapter;
(4) If the majority vote is for the resolution, it shall be deemed to be operative on the date that the county election commission makes its official canvas of the election returns. The county election commission shall then promptly certify the results of the election to the secretary of state and the new corporate name of the municipality; and
(5) If the majority vote is against the election, the question of approving the resolution shall not be included on any subsequent election ballot unless a new resolution is first approved by the board in the manner provided in this section.
Acts 2000, ch. 702, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-117 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-117
Annexation of regional airport commission property
Status: in_force

If three (3) or more municipalities and counties jointly create and participate in a regional airport commission and if the property of the regional airport commission is located outside the boundaries of the participating municipalities, then no municipality shall annex any property of the regional airport commission without the prior consent of the legislative bodies of the participating municipalities and counties. Acts 1993, ch. 213, § 1.
If three (3) or more municipalities and counties jointly create and participate in a regional airport commission and if the property of the regional airport commission is located outside the boundaries of the participating municipalities, then no municipality shall annex any property of the regional airport commission without the prior consent of the legislative bodies of the participating municipalities and counties.
Acts 1993, ch. 213, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-403 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-403
Merit system
Status: in_force

(a) The policy of the city shall be to employ those persons best qualified to carry out the functions of the city. To this end, the council shall, by ordinance, establish a merit system providing for the appointment and promotion of city officers and employees solely on the basis of competence and fitness. (b) All officers and employees shall be included in such merit system, except: (1) Council members; (2) Members of boards who are not city employees; (3) The manager and the manager's secretary; (4) Department heads; and (5) Organizations and their employees and other persons who are engaged by the city on a contractual basis. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.24; T.C.A., § 6-3524.
(a) The policy of the city shall be to employ those persons best qualified to carry out the functions of the city. To this end, the council shall, by ordinance, establish a merit system providing for the appointment and promotion of city officers and employees solely on the basis of competence and fitness.
(b) All officers and employees shall be included in such merit system, except: (1) Council members; (2) Members of boards who are not city employees; (3) The manager and the manager's secretary; (4) Department heads; and (5) Organizations and their employees and other persons who are engaged by the city on a contractual basis.
(1) Council members;
(2) Members of boards who are not city employees;
(3) The manager and the manager's secretary;
(4) Department heads; and
(5) Organizations and their employees and other persons who are engaged by the city on a contractual basis.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.24; T.C.A., § 6-3524.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-119 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-119
Provision of copy of resolution for annexation, the plan for emergency services and map designating the annexed area to emergency communications district
Status: in_force

(a) The legislative body of an annexing municipality or its designee shall provide a copy of the resolution for annexation, along with a copy of the portion of the plan of services dealing with emergency services and a detailed map designating the annexed area, to any affected emergency communications district upon ratification of a resolution to annex. The map shall identify all public and private streets in the area to be annexed, including street names and direction indicators. The map shall include or have appended a list of address ranges for each street to be annexed. For contested resolutions for annexation, in cases in which the municipality plans to begin providing emergency services in the annexed territory immediately, the municipality shall notify the district when the annexation becomes final. Compliance or noncompliance with this section is not admissible against the municipality in any case brought under this title or title 29, chapter 14, or against the municipality or any affected emergency communications district under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20. (b) The municipality shall provide the information required in subsection (a) to an affected district by certified return receipt mail or other method that assures receipt by the district. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 15, eff. 5/20/2015. Acts 2005, ch. 264, § 3; 2005, ch. 411, § 3.
(a) The legislative body of an annexing municipality or its designee shall provide a copy of the resolution for annexation, along with a copy of the portion of the plan of services dealing with emergency services and a detailed map designating the annexed area, to any affected emergency communications district upon ratification of a resolution to annex. The map shall identify all public and private streets in the area to be annexed, including street names and direction indicators. The map shall include or have appended a list of address ranges for each street to be annexed. For contested resolutions for annexation, in cases in which the municipality plans to begin providing emergency services in the annexed territory immediately, the municipality shall notify the district when the annexation becomes final. Compliance or noncompliance with this section is not admissible against the municipality in any case brought under this title or title 29, chapter 14, or against the municipality or any affected emergency communications district under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20.
(b) The municipality shall provide the information required in subsection (a) to an affected district by certified return receipt mail or other method that assures receipt by the district.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 15, eff. 5/20/2015.
Acts 2005, ch. 264, § 3; 2005, ch. 411, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-110 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-110
Compensation of council and mayor
Status: in_force

(a) Each member of the council shall be compensated at the rate of five dollars ($5.00) per meeting attended but not to exceed one hundred twenty dollars ($120) per year. At the option of the council, an ordinance may be adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its entire membership to fix the compensation of members of the council at an amount not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month, and the council person serving as mayor not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) per month, to take effect at the end of the term of the council person whose term last expires. (b) Notwithstanding the limits established in subsection (a), the council may, upon the adoption of an ordinance by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership of the council, fix the salaries of the mayor and the members of the council annually at the time the operating budget is adopted; provided, however, an increase or decrease in salary must not take effect prior to the end of the term for which the members of the council were elected. (c) The mayor shall receive the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) per month, in addition to the mayor's compensation as council member. (d) All members of the council may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the conduct of their official duties; provided, that such expenses are approved by the council at one of its regular meetings. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 890, s 1, eff. 4/14/2022. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.10; T.C.A., § 6-3210; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 5.
(a) Each member of the council shall be compensated at the rate of five dollars ($5.00) per meeting attended but not to exceed one hundred twenty dollars ($120) per year. At the option of the council, an ordinance may be adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of its entire membership to fix the compensation of members of the council at an amount not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month, and the council person serving as mayor not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) per month, to take effect at the end of the term of the council person whose term last expires.
(b) Notwithstanding the limits established in subsection (a), the council may, upon the adoption of an ordinance by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership of the council, fix the salaries of the mayor and the members of the council annually at the time the operating budget is adopted; provided, however, an increase or decrease in salary must not take effect prior to the end of the term for which the members of the council were elected.
(c) The mayor shall receive the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) per month, in addition to the mayor's compensation as council member.
(d) All members of the council may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the conduct of their official duties; provided, that such expenses are approved by the council at one of its regular meetings.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 890, s 1, eff. 4/14/2022.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.10; T.C.A., § 6-3210; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-206 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-206
Notice and hearing on proposed budget
Status: in_force

(a) A public hearing shall be held on the proposed budget ordinance before its final adoption by the governing body, at such time and place as the governing body shall direct. (b) (1) The governing body of each municipality shall cause to be published the proposed annual operating budget and budgetary comparisons of the proposed budget with the prior year's actual figures and the current year's estimated figures, which information shall include the following: (A) Revenues and expenditures for the following governmental funds: general, streets/public works, general purpose school and debt service; (B) Revenues for each fund shall be listed separately by local taxes, state, federal government and other sources; (C) Expenditures for each fund shall be listed separately by salaries and other costs; (D) Beginning and ending fund balances shall be shown for each fund; and (E) The number of full-time equivalent employee positions shall be shown for each fund. (2) The publication shall be in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be published not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting where the governing body will consider final passage of the budget. (c) The budget and all supporting data shall be a public record in the office of the chief financial officer of the municipality and shall be open to public inspection by anyone. (d) The chief financial officer shall cause sufficient copies of the budget ordinance and budget message, if there is one, to be prepared for distribution to interested persons at least ten (10) days before the hearing. Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1; 1991, ch. 484, § 11; 1993, ch. 448, § 5.
(a) A public hearing shall be held on the proposed budget ordinance before its final adoption by the governing body, at such time and place as the governing body shall direct.
(b) (1) The governing body of each municipality shall cause to be published the proposed annual operating budget and budgetary comparisons of the proposed budget with the prior year's actual figures and the current year's estimated figures, which information shall include the following: (A) Revenues and expenditures for the following governmental funds: general, streets/public works, general purpose school and debt service; (B) Revenues for each fund shall be listed separately by local taxes, state, federal government and other sources; (C) Expenditures for each fund shall be listed separately by salaries and other costs; (D) Beginning and ending fund balances shall be shown for each fund; and (E) The number of full-time equivalent employee positions shall be shown for each fund. (2) The publication shall be in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be published not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting where the governing body will consider final passage of the budget.
(1) The governing body of each municipality shall cause to be published the proposed annual operating budget and budgetary comparisons of the proposed budget with the prior year's actual figures and the current year's estimated figures, which information shall include the following: (A) Revenues and expenditures for the following governmental funds: general, streets/public works, general purpose school and debt service; (B) Revenues for each fund shall be listed separately by local taxes, state, federal government and other sources; (C) Expenditures for each fund shall be listed separately by salaries and other costs; (D) Beginning and ending fund balances shall be shown for each fund; and (E) The number of full-time equivalent employee positions shall be shown for each fund.
(A) Revenues and expenditures for the following governmental funds: general, streets/public works, general purpose school and debt service;
(B) Revenues for each fund shall be listed separately by local taxes, state, federal government and other sources;
(C) Expenditures for each fund shall be listed separately by salaries and other costs;
(D) Beginning and ending fund balances shall be shown for each fund; and
(E) The number of full-time equivalent employee positions shall be shown for each fund.
(2) The publication shall be in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be published not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting where the governing body will consider final passage of the budget.
(c) The budget and all supporting data shall be a public record in the office of the chief financial officer of the municipality and shall be open to public inspection by anyone.
(d) The chief financial officer shall cause sufficient copies of the budget ordinance and budget message, if there is one, to be prepared for distribution to interested persons at least ten (10) days before the hearing.
Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1; 1991, ch. 484, § 11; 1993, ch. 448, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-204
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The manager shall: (1) Supervise the administrative affairs of the city; (2) Be charged with the preservation of the public peace and health, the safety of persons and properties, and the enforcement of the laws, ordinances, and franchises, and the development and utilization of the city's resources; (3) Make such reports and recommendations as the manager may deem desirable and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of the manager by ordinance or resolution of the council not inconsistent with this charter; and (4) Have the right to take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the council, but not the right to vote. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.04; T.C.A., § 6-3504.
The manager shall:
(1) Supervise the administrative affairs of the city;
(2) Be charged with the preservation of the public peace and health, the safety of persons and properties, and the enforcement of the laws, ordinances, and franchises, and the development and utilization of the city's resources;
(3) Make such reports and recommendations as the manager may deem desirable and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of the manager by ordinance or resolution of the council not inconsistent with this charter; and
(4) Have the right to take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the council, but not the right to vote.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.04; T.C.A., § 6-3504.