Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-603 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-603
Trust indentures and mortgages - Power of authority to issue or incur obligation
Status: in_force

In connection with the issuance of bonds and/or the incurring of any obligation under a lease and in order to secure the payment of such bonds and/or obligations, the authority has the power to: (1) Pledge by resolution, trust indenture, mortgage, subject to the limitation hereinafter imposed, or other contract all or any part of its rents, fees or revenues; (2) Covenant against mortgaging all or any part of its property, real or personal, then owned or thereafter acquired, or against permitting or suffering any lien thereon; (3) Covenant with respect to limitations on its right to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any housing project or any part thereof, or with respect to limitations on its right to undertake additional housing projects; (4) Covenant against pledging all or any part of its rents, fees and revenues to which its right then exists or the right to which may thereafter come into existence or against permitting or suffering any lien thereon; (5) Provide for the release of property, rents, fees and revenues from any pledge or mortgage, and reserve rights and powers in, or the right to dispose of, property which is subject to a pledge or mortgage; (6) As to the bonds to be issued pursuant to any resolution, trust indenture, mortgage or other instrument and as to the issuance of such bonds in escrow or otherwise, covenant regarding the use and disposition of the proceeds thereof; (7) Covenant as to what other or additional debt may be incurred by it; (8) Provide for the terms, form, registration, exchange, execution and authentication of bonds; (9) Provide for the replacement of lost, destroyed or mutilated bonds; (10) Covenant that the authority warrants the title to the premises; (11) Covenant as to the rents and fees to be charged, the amount (calculated as may be determined) to be raised each year or other period of time by rents, fees, and other revenues and as to the use and disposition to be made thereof; (12) Covenant as to the use of any or all of its property, real or personal; (13) Create or authorize the creation of special funds in which there shall be segregated: (A) The proceeds of any loan and/or grant; (B) All of the rents, fees and revenues of any housing project or projects or parts thereof; (C) Any moneys held for the payment of the costs of operation and maintenance of any such housing projects or as a reserve for the meeting of contingencies in the operation and maintenance thereof; (D) Any moneys held for the payment of the principal of and interest on its bonds or the sums due under its leases and/or as a reserve for such payments; and (E) Any moneys held for any other reserves or contingencies; and to covenant as to the use and disposal of the moneys held in such funds; (14) Redeem the bonds, and covenant for their redemption and provide the terms and conditions thereof; (15) Covenant against extending the time for the payment of its bonds or interest thereon, directly or indirectly, by any means or in any manner; (16) Prescribe the procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent thereto and the manner in which such consent may be given; (17) Covenant as to the maintenance of its property, the replacement thereof, the insurance to be carried thereon and the use and disposition of insurance moneys; (18) Vest in an obligee of the authority the right, in the event of the failure of the authority to observe or perform any covenant on its part to be kept or performed, cure any such default and advance any moneys necessary for such purposes, and the moneys so advanced may be made an additional obligation of the authority with such interest, security and priority as may be provided in any trust indenture, mortgage, lease or contract of the authority with reference thereto; (19) Covenant and prescribe as to the events of default and terms and conditions upon which any or all of its bonds shall become or may be declared due before maturity and as to the terms and conditions upon which such declaration and its consequences may be waived; (20) Covenant as to the rights, liabilities, powers, and duties arising upon the breach by it of any covenant, condition, or obligation; (21) Covenant to surrender possession of all or any part of any housing project or projects upon the happening of an event of default, as defined in the contract, and vest in an obligee the right without judicial proceedings to take possession of and use, operate, manage and control such housing projects or any part thereof, and collect and receive all rents, fees and revenues arising therefrom in the same manner as the authority itself might do, and to dispose of the moneys collected in accordance with the agreement of the authority with such obligee; (22) Vest in a trustee or trustees the rights to enforce any covenant made to secure, pay, or in relation to the bonds, provide for the powers and duties of such trustee or trustees, limit liabilities thereof and provide the terms and conditions upon which the trustee or trustees or the holders of bonds or any proportion of them may enforce any such covenant; (23) Make covenants other than, and in addition to, the covenants herein expressly authorized, of like or different character; (24) Execute all instruments necessary or convenient in the exercise of the powers herein granted or in the performance of its covenants or duties, which may contain such covenants and provisions in addition to those above specified as the government or any purchaser of the bonds of the authority may reasonably require; and (25) Make all covenants and do any and all acts and things which may be necessary or convenient or desirable in order to secure its bonds, or which tend to make the bonds more marketable, notwithstanding that such covenants, acts or things may not be enumerated herein, it being the intention hereof to give the authority power to do all things in the issuance of bonds, in the provisions for their security that are not inconsistent with the constitution of the state, and no consent or approval of any judge or court shall be required therefor; provided, that the authority shall have no power to mortgage all or any part of its property, real or personal, except as provided in § 13-20-604 . Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 16; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.15 (Williams, § 3647.16); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1103.
In connection with the issuance of bonds and/or the incurring of any obligation under a lease and in order to secure the payment of such bonds and/or obligations, the authority has the power to:
(1) Pledge by resolution, trust indenture, mortgage, subject to the limitation hereinafter imposed, or other contract all or any part of its rents, fees or revenues;
(2) Covenant against mortgaging all or any part of its property, real or personal, then owned or thereafter acquired, or against permitting or suffering any lien thereon;
(3) Covenant with respect to limitations on its right to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any housing project or any part thereof, or with respect to limitations on its right to undertake additional housing projects;
(4) Covenant against pledging all or any part of its rents, fees and revenues to which its right then exists or the right to which may thereafter come into existence or against permitting or suffering any lien thereon;
(5) Provide for the release of property, rents, fees and revenues from any pledge or mortgage, and reserve rights and powers in, or the right to dispose of, property which is subject to a pledge or mortgage;
(6) As to the bonds to be issued pursuant to any resolution, trust indenture, mortgage or other instrument and as to the issuance of such bonds in escrow or otherwise, covenant regarding the use and disposition of the proceeds thereof;
(7) Covenant as to what other or additional debt may be incurred by it;
(8) Provide for the terms, form, registration, exchange, execution and authentication of bonds;
(9) Provide for the replacement of lost, destroyed or mutilated bonds;
(10) Covenant that the authority warrants the title to the premises;
(11) Covenant as to the rents and fees to be charged, the amount (calculated as may be determined) to be raised each year or other period of time by rents, fees, and other revenues and as to the use and disposition to be made thereof;
(12) Covenant as to the use of any or all of its property, real or personal;
(13) Create or authorize the creation of special funds in which there shall be segregated: (A) The proceeds of any loan and/or grant; (B) All of the rents, fees and revenues of any housing project or projects or parts thereof; (C) Any moneys held for the payment of the costs of operation and maintenance of any such housing projects or as a reserve for the meeting of contingencies in the operation and maintenance thereof; (D) Any moneys held for the payment of the principal of and interest on its bonds or the sums due under its leases and/or as a reserve for such payments; and (E) Any moneys held for any other reserves or contingencies; and to covenant as to the use and disposal of the moneys held in such funds;
(A) The proceeds of any loan and/or grant;
(B) All of the rents, fees and revenues of any housing project or projects or parts thereof;
(C) Any moneys held for the payment of the costs of operation and maintenance of any such housing projects or as a reserve for the meeting of contingencies in the operation and maintenance thereof;
(D) Any moneys held for the payment of the principal of and interest on its bonds or the sums due under its leases and/or as a reserve for such payments; and
(E) Any moneys held for any other reserves or contingencies; and to covenant as to the use and disposal of the moneys held in such funds;
and to covenant as to the use and disposal of the moneys held in such funds;
(14) Redeem the bonds, and covenant for their redemption and provide the terms and conditions thereof;
(15) Covenant against extending the time for the payment of its bonds or interest thereon, directly or indirectly, by any means or in any manner;
(16) Prescribe the procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent thereto and the manner in which such consent may be given;
(17) Covenant as to the maintenance of its property, the replacement thereof, the insurance to be carried thereon and the use and disposition of insurance moneys;
(18) Vest in an obligee of the authority the right, in the event of the failure of the authority to observe or perform any covenant on its part to be kept or performed, cure any such default and advance any moneys necessary for such purposes, and the moneys so advanced may be made an additional obligation of the authority with such interest, security and priority as may be provided in any trust indenture, mortgage, lease or contract of the authority with reference thereto;
(19) Covenant and prescribe as to the events of default and terms and conditions upon which any or all of its bonds shall become or may be declared due before maturity and as to the terms and conditions upon which such declaration and its consequences may be waived;
(20) Covenant as to the rights, liabilities, powers, and duties arising upon the breach by it of any covenant, condition, or obligation;
(21) Covenant to surrender possession of all or any part of any housing project or projects upon the happening of an event of default, as defined in the contract, and vest in an obligee the right without judicial proceedings to take possession of and use, operate, manage and control such housing projects or any part thereof, and collect and receive all rents, fees and revenues arising therefrom in the same manner as the authority itself might do, and to dispose of the moneys collected in accordance with the agreement of the authority with such obligee;
(22) Vest in a trustee or trustees the rights to enforce any covenant made to secure, pay, or in relation to the bonds, provide for the powers and duties of such trustee or trustees, limit liabilities thereof and provide the terms and conditions upon which the trustee or trustees or the holders of bonds or any proportion of them may enforce any such covenant;
(23) Make covenants other than, and in addition to, the covenants herein expressly authorized, of like or different character;
(24) Execute all instruments necessary or convenient in the exercise of the powers herein granted or in the performance of its covenants or duties, which may contain such covenants and provisions in addition to those above specified as the government or any purchaser of the bonds of the authority may reasonably require; and
(25) Make all covenants and do any and all acts and things which may be necessary or convenient or desirable in order to secure its bonds, or which tend to make the bonds more marketable, notwithstanding that such covenants, acts or things may not be enumerated herein, it being the intention hereof to give the authority power to do all things in the issuance of bonds, in the provisions for their security that are not inconsistent with the constitution of the state, and no consent or approval of any judge or court shall be required therefor; provided, that the authority shall have no power to mortgage all or any part of its property, real or personal, except as provided in § 13-20-604 .
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 16; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.15 (Williams, § 3647.16); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1103.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-504 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-504
Signage, advertisement, or other promotion of existence of structure not permitted
Status: in_force

No signage advertising or otherwise promoting the existence of the structure shall be permitted either on the exterior of the temporary family healthcare structure or elsewhere on the property. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 992,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
No signage advertising or otherwise promoting the existence of the structure shall be permitted either on the exterior of the temporary family healthcare structure or elsewhere on the property.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 992,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-13-205 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-205
Grant applications - Approval
Status: in_force

(a) The Tennessee neighborhood development corporation (TNDC) is authorized to solicit, receive, and review applications and to approve inner city safe neighborhood pilot demonstration project grants. To qualify for approval, a grant application must clearly reflect the highest level of mutual effort and cooperation in safewalk project planning, design, and support by each of the following parties: (1) The residents of the affected, inner city neighborhoods; (2) Grocers and other merchants doing business within the affected, inner city neighborhoods; (3) The local neighborhood development corporation or corporations, within whose boundaries such neighborhoods are located; (4) The municipality, within whose boundaries such neighborhoods are located; (5) The county, within whose boundaries such neighborhoods are located; and (6) Any state entity which has provided or which has agreed to provide financial or other resources for the safewalk project. (b) To qualify for approval, an application must also clearly identify the specific level of funding and other resources that have and/or will be allocated to the project by the residents of the affected neighborhoods, grocers and other merchants doing business within the affected neighborhoods, the local neighborhood development corporation, the municipality, the county, and any state entity which has provided and/or which has agreed to provide financial or other resources for the safewalk project. Furthermore, the application must also clearly identify all other proposed funding sources and resources for the project and must specify the methods by which the proposed safewalks will be secured against intrusion of criminal elements. (c) For purposes of this part, the commissioner of transportation shall serve as a member of the TNDC board of directors. Acts 1996, ch. 896, § 5.
(a) The Tennessee neighborhood development corporation (TNDC) is authorized to solicit, receive, and review applications and to approve inner city safe neighborhood pilot demonstration project grants. To qualify for approval, a grant application must clearly reflect the highest level of mutual effort and cooperation in safewalk project planning, design, and support by each of the following parties: (1) The residents of the affected, inner city neighborhoods; (2) Grocers and other merchants doing business within the affected, inner city neighborhoods; (3) The local neighborhood development corporation or corporations, within whose boundaries such neighborhoods are located; (4) The municipality, within whose boundaries such neighborhoods are located; (5) The county, within whose boundaries such neighborhoods are located; and (6) Any state entity which has provided or which has agreed to provide financial or other resources for the safewalk project.
(1) The residents of the affected, inner city neighborhoods;
(2) Grocers and other merchants doing business within the affected, inner city neighborhoods;
(3) The local neighborhood development corporation or corporations, within whose boundaries such neighborhoods are located;
(4) The municipality, within whose boundaries such neighborhoods are located;
(5) The county, within whose boundaries such neighborhoods are located; and
(6) Any state entity which has provided or which has agreed to provide financial or other resources for the safewalk project.
(b) To qualify for approval, an application must also clearly identify the specific level of funding and other resources that have and/or will be allocated to the project by the residents of the affected neighborhoods, grocers and other merchants doing business within the affected neighborhoods, the local neighborhood development corporation, the municipality, the county, and any state entity which has provided and/or which has agreed to provide financial or other resources for the safewalk project. Furthermore, the application must also clearly identify all other proposed funding sources and resources for the project and must specify the methods by which the proposed safewalks will be secured against intrusion of criminal elements.
(c) For purposes of this part, the commissioner of transportation shall serve as a member of the TNDC board of directors.
Acts 1996, ch. 896, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-311 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-311
Rights and obligations under Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act preserved
Status: repealed

This part shall not alter the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants as set forth by the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, compiled in title 66, chapter 28. Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
This part shall not alter the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants as set forth by the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, compiled in title 66, chapter 28.
Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-28-202 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 28 / Section 13-28-202
Authorization and establishment of program
Status: in_force

There is hereby authorized and established a program for the selection, designation, and management of enterprise zones within appropriate communities in this state. Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 2.
There is hereby authorized and established a program for the selection, designation, and management of enterprise zones within appropriate communities in this state.
Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-206 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-206
Authority authorized to obtain financial aid from federal government for redevelopment project
Status: in_force

An authority may borrow money or accept contributions from the federal government to assist in its undertaking redevelopment projects. An authority may do any and all things necessary or desirable to secure such financial aid (including obligating itself in any contract with the federal government for annual contributions to convey to the federal government the project to which the contract relates upon the occurrence of a substantial default thereunder), in the same manner as it may do to secure such aid in connection with slum clearance and housing projects under this chapter. Acts 1945, ch. 114, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29S (Williams, § 3647.58); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-818.
An authority may borrow money or accept contributions from the federal government to assist in its undertaking redevelopment projects. An authority may do any and all things necessary or desirable to secure such financial aid (including obligating itself in any contract with the federal government for annual contributions to convey to the federal government the project to which the contract relates upon the occurrence of a substantial default thereunder), in the same manner as it may do to secure such aid in connection with slum clearance and housing projects under this chapter.
Acts 1945, ch. 114, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29S (Williams, § 3647.58); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-818.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-304 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-304
Notification by owners and parties in interest that dwelling is used for residential rental purposes - Form - Fees
Status: in_force

The residential rental inspection ordinance may include a provision that requires the owners and parties in interest of dwelling units in a residential rental inspection district to notify the public authority in writing if the dwelling unit is used for residential rental purposes. The public authority may develop a form for such purposes. The residential rental inspection ordinance shall not include a registration fee or a fee of any kind associated with the written notification pursuant to this section. A residential rental inspection ordinance shall not require that the written notification from the owner or party in interest of a dwelling unit subject to the residential rental inspection ordinance be provided to the public authority in less than sixty (60) days after the adoption of a residential rental inspection ordinance. However, there shall be no penalty for the failure of an owner or party in interest of a residential rental dwelling unit to comply with this section, unless and until the public authority provides actual or written notice to the property owner or party in interest, as provided in this part. For purposes of this part, notice sent by regular first class mail to the last known address of the owner or party in interest shall be deemed in compliance with this section. Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
The residential rental inspection ordinance may include a provision that requires the owners and parties in interest of dwelling units in a residential rental inspection district to notify the public authority in writing if the dwelling unit is used for residential rental purposes. The public authority may develop a form for such purposes. The residential rental inspection ordinance shall not include a registration fee or a fee of any kind associated with the written notification pursuant to this section. A residential rental inspection ordinance shall not require that the written notification from the owner or party in interest of a dwelling unit subject to the residential rental inspection ordinance be provided to the public authority in less than sixty (60) days after the adoption of a residential rental inspection ordinance. However, there shall be no penalty for the failure of an owner or party in interest of a residential rental dwelling unit to comply with this section, unless and until the public authority provides actual or written notice to the property owner or party in interest, as provided in this part. For purposes of this part, notice sent by regular first class mail to the last known address of the owner or party in interest shall be deemed in compliance with this section.
Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-22-103 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 22 / Section 13-22-103
Continuation of agency - Termination - Payment of claims
Status: in_force

(a) The agency shall continue until terminated by law; provided, that no such law shall take effect so long as the agency has commitments to insure mortgages, contracts of mortgage insurance, or other obligations outstanding, unless adequate provision has been made for the administration thereof, including the payment of claims. (b) Should the agency be unable to pay, for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days, a claim arising under a contract of mortgage insurance, the state shall make adequate provision for the payment of such claims. (c) Upon termination of the existence of the agency, all rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the state. Acts 1973, ch. 313, §§ 3-5; modified; 1974, ch. 579, § 2; 1975, ch. 339, § 3; 1976, ch. 797, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(56); 1977, ch. 360, § 3; T.C.A., §§13-2203, 13-2204, 13-2205; Acts 1988, ch. 901, §§ 4, 5; 1988, ch. 1013, § 10.
(a) The agency shall continue until terminated by law; provided, that no such law shall take effect so long as the agency has commitments to insure mortgages, contracts of mortgage insurance, or other obligations outstanding, unless adequate provision has been made for the administration thereof, including the payment of claims.
(b) Should the agency be unable to pay, for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days, a claim arising under a contract of mortgage insurance, the state shall make adequate provision for the payment of such claims.
(c) Upon termination of the existence of the agency, all rights and properties shall pass to and be vested in the state.
Acts 1973, ch. 313, §§ 3-5; modified; 1974, ch. 579, § 2; 1975, ch. 339, § 3; 1976, ch. 797, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(56); 1977, ch. 360, § 3; T.C.A., §§13-2203, 13-2204, 13-2205; Acts 1988, ch. 901, §§ 4, 5; 1988, ch. 1013, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-301 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-301
Prerequisites to plan or ordinance requiring subdivider to install curbs, gutters or sidewalks - Exceptions
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding this part and part 2 of this chapter to the contrary, no municipality or regional planning commission shall adopt any plan, ordinance or rule which would require a subdivider, whose proposed subdivision is outside the corporate limits of any municipality located within the regional planning district, to install curbs, gutters, or sidewalks, unless both public water and sewage systems are to be made available within eighteen (18) months after the subdivider requests approval of the subdivider's plan of subdivision. This section shall not apply to counties having the following populations according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census: not less than nor more than 276,000 277,000 700,000 800,000 or to counties with a metropolitan form of government. Acts 1978, ch. 942, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 13-717.
Notwithstanding this part and part 2 of this chapter to the contrary, no municipality or regional planning commission shall adopt any plan, ordinance or rule which would require a subdivider, whose proposed subdivision is outside the corporate limits of any municipality located within the regional planning district, to install curbs, gutters, or sidewalks, unless both public water and sewage systems are to be made available within eighteen (18) months after the subdivider requests approval of the subdivider's plan of subdivision. This section shall not apply to counties having the following populations according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census:
not less than nor more than 276,000 277,000 700,000 800,000
not less than
nor more than
276,000
277,000
700,000
800,000
or to counties with a metropolitan form of government.
Acts 1978, ch. 942, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 13-717.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-605 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-605
Effect of part on condominiums, co-ops, homeowners associations, or other similar entities, lessors, and property owners
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part prohibits: (1) A condominium, co-op, homeowners association, or other similar entity from prohibiting or otherwise restricting an owner of property within the jurisdiction of the condominium, co-op, association, or other similar entity from using the owner's property as a short-term rental unit as provided for in the entity's governing documents; (2) A lessor, through the terms of a lease agreement, from restricting the use of the leased property as a short-term rental unit; or (3) A property owner from placing a restrictive covenant or easement on the property that restricts the future use of the property as a short-term rental unit as authorized under existing law. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 972,s 1, eff. 5/17/2018.
Nothing in this part prohibits:
(1) A condominium, co-op, homeowners association, or other similar entity from prohibiting or otherwise restricting an owner of property within the jurisdiction of the condominium, co-op, association, or other similar entity from using the owner's property as a short-term rental unit as provided for in the entity's governing documents;
(2) A lessor, through the terms of a lease agreement, from restricting the use of the leased property as a short-term rental unit; or
(3) A property owner from placing a restrictive covenant or easement on the property that restricts the future use of the property as a short-term rental unit as authorized under existing law.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 972,s 1, eff. 5/17/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-407 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-407
Provisions controlling
Status: in_force

Insofar as this part is inconsistent with any other law, general, special, or local, this part is controlling. Acts 1988, ch. 900, § 11.
Insofar as this part is inconsistent with any other law, general, special, or local, this part is controlling.
Acts 1988, ch. 900, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-105 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-105
Board of directors
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation shall have a board of directors in which all powers of the corporation shall be vested. Such board shall consist of any number of directors, no fewer than five (5), all of whom shall be duly qualified electors of and taxpayers in the creating local government or local governments. (b) The creating local government or local governments, if more than one (1) has jointly created a corporation, shall determine the qualifications, manner of selection or appointment, terms of office of members of the board, the number of directors, whether and to what extent the members of the local legislative bodies shall be appointed or elected to serve on the board of the corporation and the manner of filling vacancies. (c) The term of each director on the corporation shall be as set by the creating local government or local governments; provided, that any director shall continue to serve beyond the end of the director's term until the director's successor has been appointed. At the first organizational meeting of the corporation, the creating local government or local governments shall establish the terms of the initial directors so that the directors serve staggered terms and an approximately equal number of directors have terms that expire in each year. Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
(a) The corporation shall have a board of directors in which all powers of the corporation shall be vested. Such board shall consist of any number of directors, no fewer than five (5), all of whom shall be duly qualified electors of and taxpayers in the creating local government or local governments.
(b) The creating local government or local governments, if more than one (1) has jointly created a corporation, shall determine the qualifications, manner of selection or appointment, terms of office of members of the board, the number of directors, whether and to what extent the members of the local legislative bodies shall be appointed or elected to serve on the board of the corporation and the manner of filling vacancies.
(c) The term of each director on the corporation shall be as set by the creating local government or local governments; provided, that any director shall continue to serve beyond the end of the director's term until the director's successor has been appointed. At the first organizational meeting of the corporation, the creating local government or local governments shall establish the terms of the initial directors so that the directors serve staggered terms and an approximately equal number of directors have terms that expire in each year.
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-210 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-210
Zoning under special acts not affected
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this part and part 3 of this chapter shall be deemed to supplant or modify the provisions of any special or private act relating to the zoning or zoning powers of any municipality referred to in such special or private act, and all the provisions of such special or private act shall remain in full force and effect, but insofar as this part and part 3 of this chapter are not inconsistent with the provisions of such special or private act, this part and part 3 of this chapter shall apply to the zoning powers and procedure of such municipality. Acts 1935, ch. 44, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 3407.8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-710.
Nothing contained in this part and part 3 of this chapter shall be deemed to supplant or modify the provisions of any special or private act relating to the zoning or zoning powers of any municipality referred to in such special or private act, and all the provisions of such special or private act shall remain in full force and effect, but insofar as this part and part 3 of this chapter are not inconsistent with the provisions of such special or private act, this part and part 3 of this chapter shall apply to the zoning powers and procedure of such municipality.
Acts 1935, ch. 44, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 3407.8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-710.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-412 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-412
Reports and recommendations
Status: in_force

The authority shall at least once a year, file with the mayor of the city a report of its activities for the preceding year, and shall make any recommendations with reference to any additional legislation or other action that may be necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 27; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.23 (Williams, § 3647.27); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-912.
The authority shall at least once a year, file with the mayor of the city a report of its activities for the preceding year, and shall make any recommendations with reference to any additional legislation or other action that may be necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 27; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.23 (Williams, § 3647.27); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-912.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-105 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-105
Amendments of zoning ordinance provisions - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) The county legislative body may, from time to time, amend the number, shape, boundary, area or any regulation of or within any district or districts or any other provision of any zoning ordinance; but any such amendment shall not be made or become effective unless the same be first submitted for approval, disapproval or suggestions to the regional planning commission of the region in which the territory covered by the ordinance is located, and, if such regional planning commission disapproves within thirty (30) days after such submission, such amendment shall require the favorable vote of a majority of the entire membership of the county legislative body. (b) Prior to adopting an amendment as authorized under subsection (a), the county legislative body shall hold a public hearing on the amendment, with at least fifteen (15) days' notice of the time and place to be given by at least one (1) publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. A complete summary of the amendment shall be published at least once in the official newspaper of the county or in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The summary shall include a statement that a complete copy of the amendment is available and where the copy may be obtained. If the zoning ordinance rezones property, a description of the property that is rezoned shall be included in the summary. (c) Notwithstanding this part or any other law to the contrary, any county having a charter form of government, adopted pursuant to title 5, chapter 1, part 2, may amend its zoning ordinance by means of resolution; and all zoning amendments passed by resolution prior to July 1, 1996, shall be deemed to be valid and shall not be attacked on the grounds that the amendments were accomplished by means of resolution rather than by ordinance. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 577,s 1, eff. 3/8/2016. Acts 1935, ch. 33, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 10268.5; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-405; Acts 1989, ch. 34, § 1; 1993, ch. 244, §§ 1, 2; 1993, ch. 262, §§ 2, 3; 1996, ch. 715, § 1; 1997, ch. 69, § 1.
(a) The county legislative body may, from time to time, amend the number, shape, boundary, area or any regulation of or within any district or districts or any other provision of any zoning ordinance; but any such amendment shall not be made or become effective unless the same be first submitted for approval, disapproval or suggestions to the regional planning commission of the region in which the territory covered by the ordinance is located, and, if such regional planning commission disapproves within thirty (30) days after such submission, such amendment shall require the favorable vote of a majority of the entire membership of the county legislative body.
(b) Prior to adopting an amendment as authorized under subsection (a), the county legislative body shall hold a public hearing on the amendment, with at least fifteen (15) days' notice of the time and place to be given by at least one (1) publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. A complete summary of the amendment shall be published at least once in the official newspaper of the county or in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The summary shall include a statement that a complete copy of the amendment is available and where the copy may be obtained. If the zoning ordinance rezones property, a description of the property that is rezoned shall be included in the summary.
(c) Notwithstanding this part or any other law to the contrary, any county having a charter form of government, adopted pursuant to title 5, chapter 1, part 2, may amend its zoning ordinance by means of resolution; and all zoning amendments passed by resolution prior to July 1, 1996, shall be deemed to be valid and shall not be attacked on the grounds that the amendments were accomplished by means of resolution rather than by ordinance.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 577,s 1, eff. 3/8/2016.
Acts 1935, ch. 33, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 10268.5; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-405; Acts 1989, ch. 34, § 1; 1993, ch. 244, §§ 1, 2; 1993, ch. 262, §§ 2, 3; 1996, ch. 715, § 1; 1997, ch. 69, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-302 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-302
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Cost of relocation" means the entire amount paid properly attributable to such relocation, after deducting therefrom any increase in the value of the new facility and any salvage value derived from the old facility; (2) "Public service facility" means any sewer, pipe, main, conduit, manhole, cable, wire, pole, tower, building, or utility appliance owned or operated by a utility; (3) "Relocation" means any horizontal or vertical movement of utility facilities intact and any protective measures taken or the construction of new or additional facilities, with or without contemporaneous removal and salvage of old facilities, including removal, readjustment, rerouting, or changing the grade of or alternating the construction of any public service facility, either temporarily or permanently, whether or not such relocation is made necessary by the closing of any highway, street, public alley or public right-of-way or the taking of easements whether publicly or privately owned; and (4) "Utility" includes all utilities either public, private, or cooperatively owned which furnish utility service including, but not limited to, water, electric power, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, steam power, gas, and telephone or telegraph service, through a system of pipes, conduits, cables, or wires devoted to public utility service. Acts 1971, ch. 191, § 2; T.C.A., § 13-829.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Cost of relocation" means the entire amount paid properly attributable to such relocation, after deducting therefrom any increase in the value of the new facility and any salvage value derived from the old facility;
(2) "Public service facility" means any sewer, pipe, main, conduit, manhole, cable, wire, pole, tower, building, or utility appliance owned or operated by a utility;
(3) "Relocation" means any horizontal or vertical movement of utility facilities intact and any protective measures taken or the construction of new or additional facilities, with or without contemporaneous removal and salvage of old facilities, including removal, readjustment, rerouting, or changing the grade of or alternating the construction of any public service facility, either temporarily or permanently, whether or not such relocation is made necessary by the closing of any highway, street, public alley or public right-of-way or the taking of easements whether publicly or privately owned; and
(4) "Utility" includes all utilities either public, private, or cooperatively owned which furnish utility service including, but not limited to, water, electric power, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, steam power, gas, and telephone or telegraph service, through a system of pipes, conduits, cables, or wires devoted to public utility service.
Acts 1971, ch. 191, § 2; T.C.A., § 13-829.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-102 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-102
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The legislature finds and declares as follows: (1) Tennessee's communities are important to the social and economic vitality of the state. Whether urban, suburban or rural, many communities are struggling to cope with vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties; (2) There exists a crisis in many cities and their metro areas caused by disinvestment in real property and resulting in a significant amount of vacant and abandoned property. This condition of vacant and abandoned property represents lost revenue to local governments and large costs associated with demolition, safety hazards and spreading deterioration of neighborhoods including resulting mortgage foreclosures; (3) The need exists to strengthen and revitalize the economy of the state and its local units of government by solving the problems of vacant and abandoned property in a coordinated manner and to foster the development of such property and promote economic growth. Such problems may include multiple taxing jurisdictions lacking common policies, ineffective property inspection, code enforcement and property rehabilitation support, lengthy and/or inadequate foreclosure proceedings, and lack of coordination and resources to support economic revitalization; (4) There is an overriding public need to confront the problems caused by vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties through the creation of new tools to be available to communities throughout the state enabling them to turn vacant spaces into vibrant places; (5) Land banks are one of the tools that can be utilized by communities to facilitate the return of vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties to productive use. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 779,s 5, eff. 4/19/2018. Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
The legislature finds and declares as follows:
(1) Tennessee's communities are important to the social and economic vitality of the state. Whether urban, suburban or rural, many communities are struggling to cope with vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties;
(2) There exists a crisis in many cities and their metro areas caused by disinvestment in real property and resulting in a significant amount of vacant and abandoned property. This condition of vacant and abandoned property represents lost revenue to local governments and large costs associated with demolition, safety hazards and spreading deterioration of neighborhoods including resulting mortgage foreclosures;
(3) The need exists to strengthen and revitalize the economy of the state and its local units of government by solving the problems of vacant and abandoned property in a coordinated manner and to foster the development of such property and promote economic growth. Such problems may include multiple taxing jurisdictions lacking common policies, ineffective property inspection, code enforcement and property rehabilitation support, lengthy and/or inadequate foreclosure proceedings, and lack of coordination and resources to support economic revitalization;
(4) There is an overriding public need to confront the problems caused by vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties through the creation of new tools to be available to communities throughout the state enabling them to turn vacant spaces into vibrant places;
(5) Land banks are one of the tools that can be utilized by communities to facilitate the return of vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties to productive use.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 779,s 5, eff. 4/19/2018.
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-202 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-202
Zoning plan
Status: in_force

Whenever the planning commission of the municipality makes and certifies to the chief legislative body a zoning plan, including both the full text of a zoning ordinance and the maps, representing the recommendations of the planning commission for the regulation by districts or zones of the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of the lot which may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the uses of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, public activities and other purposes, and identify areas where there are inadequate or nonexistent publicly or privately owned and maintained services and facilities when the planning commission has determined the services are necessary in order for development to occur, then the chief legislative body may exercise the powers granted and for the purposes mentioned in § 13-7-201 , and may divide the municipality into districts or zones of such number, shape and areas it may determine, and, for such purposes, may regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and uses of buildings and structures and the uses of land. Acts 1935, ch. 44, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3407.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-702; Acts 2008, ch. 1150, § 15.
Whenever the planning commission of the municipality makes and certifies to the chief legislative body a zoning plan, including both the full text of a zoning ordinance and the maps, representing the recommendations of the planning commission for the regulation by districts or zones of the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of the lot which may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the uses of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, public activities and other purposes, and identify areas where there are inadequate or nonexistent publicly or privately owned and maintained services and facilities when the planning commission has determined the services are necessary in order for development to occur, then the chief legislative body may exercise the powers granted and for the purposes mentioned in § 13-7-201 , and may divide the municipality into districts or zones of such number, shape and areas it may determine, and, for such purposes, may regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and uses of buildings and structures and the uses of land.
Acts 1935, ch. 44, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3407.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-702; Acts 2008, ch. 1150, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-313 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-313
Penalties for failure to comply with the notice or inspection requirements
Status: in_force

The residential rental inspection ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality may authorize penalties for the willful failure or refusal of an owner or party in interest to comply with the notice or inspection requirements authorized by this part. Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
The residential rental inspection ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality may authorize penalties for the willful failure or refusal of an owner or party in interest to comply with the notice or inspection requirements authorized by this part.
Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-511 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-511
Housing in rural areas - Tax exemption
Status: in_force

(a) A regional or county housing authority has the power to sell or rent dwellings outside of cities and to make or accept such conveyances or leases as it deems necessary to carry out the rural housing purposes of this chapter. With respect to such housing, a county and regional housing authority shall not be subject to the tenant selection limitations provided in § 13-20-113(a)(4) . (b) No dwelling shall be provided on a farm by a county or regional authority unless it has determined that, by reason of the character of the farm with respect to which the dwelling is to be constructed and the manner of its operation, the owner is likely successfully to carry out the undertakings required of such owner under the owner's purchase agreement or lease. (c) Until a purchaser makes full payment for a dwelling which is constructed by a county or regional authority on such purchaser's farm, such dwelling shall continue to be the property of such authority regardless of the title to the land on which it is constructed, and such dwelling shall be exempt from taxation in the same manner as other property of such authority. Any document making land available for use by such authority shall be admitted to record, and accordingly constitute notice, in the same manner as a deed or other instrument relating to real estate. (d) When a county or regional authority provides a dwelling on a farm hereunder, the owner of the farm living in the dwelling under a lease or purchase agreement shall be entitled to receive the same homestead exemption as if such owner had title to the dwelling. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 48, as added by Acts 1945, ch. 102, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29L (Williams, § 3647.29x); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1011.
(a) A regional or county housing authority has the power to sell or rent dwellings outside of cities and to make or accept such conveyances or leases as it deems necessary to carry out the rural housing purposes of this chapter. With respect to such housing, a county and regional housing authority shall not be subject to the tenant selection limitations provided in § 13-20-113(a)(4) .
(b) No dwelling shall be provided on a farm by a county or regional authority unless it has determined that, by reason of the character of the farm with respect to which the dwelling is to be constructed and the manner of its operation, the owner is likely successfully to carry out the undertakings required of such owner under the owner's purchase agreement or lease.
(c) Until a purchaser makes full payment for a dwelling which is constructed by a county or regional authority on such purchaser's farm, such dwelling shall continue to be the property of such authority regardless of the title to the land on which it is constructed, and such dwelling shall be exempt from taxation in the same manner as other property of such authority. Any document making land available for use by such authority shall be admitted to record, and accordingly constitute notice, in the same manner as a deed or other instrument relating to real estate.
(d) When a county or regional authority provides a dwelling on a farm hereunder, the owner of the farm living in the dwelling under a lease or purchase agreement shall be entitled to receive the same homestead exemption as if such owner had title to the dwelling.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 48, as added by Acts 1945, ch. 102, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29L (Williams, § 3647.29x); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1011.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-18-112 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18 / Section 13-18-112
Preapplication meetings - Failure to participate
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning as early in the joint review process as possible, but not less than thirty (30) days prior to application, the applicant and permitting agencies shall hold preapplication meetings to determine what each expects from the other so as to accelerate the application process. (b) The applicant shall also meet with public individuals and groups who have expressed or have identified interests in the project, either through the medium of the meeting provided for in §§ 13-18-108 - 13-18-110, or otherwise, to identify and deal with the concerns of such persons. (c) If persons who have had the opportunity to participate in preapplication meetings and raise concerns did not do so, it shall be noted in the application record. (d) Notice of such meetings shall be given in accordance with § 13-18-107 . Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 12.
(a) Beginning as early in the joint review process as possible, but not less than thirty (30) days prior to application, the applicant and permitting agencies shall hold preapplication meetings to determine what each expects from the other so as to accelerate the application process.
(b) The applicant shall also meet with public individuals and groups who have expressed or have identified interests in the project, either through the medium of the meeting provided for in §§ 13-18-108 - 13-18-110, or otherwise, to identify and deal with the concerns of such persons.
(c) If persons who have had the opportunity to participate in preapplication meetings and raise concerns did not do so, it shall be noted in the application record.
(d) Notice of such meetings shall be given in accordance with § 13-18-107 .
Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-14-101 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 14 / Section 13-14-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the "Development District Act of 1965." Acts 1965, ch. 241, § 1; 1969, ch. 239, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-1401.
This chapter shall be known as the "Development District Act of 1965."
Acts 1965, ch. 241, § 1; 1969, ch. 239, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-1401.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-18-107 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18 / Section 13-18-107
Meeting of joint review team - Timing - Notice
Status: in_force

(a) After all involved state, local, and federal agencies have been identified, the joint review staff shall call a meeting of the joint review team. (b) Such meeting shall be called not more than six (6) weeks after the project is designated a major energy project, and the participants shall be given at least two (2) weeks notice of the meeting. The notice shall include the time, date and place of the meeting, the agenda to be considered, and any additional information needed to inform participants or the public of the purpose of the meeting. The notice shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation. Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 7.
(a) After all involved state, local, and federal agencies have been identified, the joint review staff shall call a meeting of the joint review team.
(b) Such meeting shall be called not more than six (6) weeks after the project is designated a major energy project, and the participants shall be given at least two (2) weeks notice of the meeting. The notice shall include the time, date and place of the meeting, the agenda to be considered, and any additional information needed to inform participants or the public of the purpose of the meeting. The notice shall be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation.
Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-304 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-304
Qualifying matching share funding
Status: in_force

(a) Funding for any qualifying matching share shall derive from any source, public or private, other than appropriations, reserves or dedications utilized to fund the state and local portions of the loan fund pool. (b) The interest rate charged to the borrower of such funds shall not exceed the prevailing market rate of interest for residential mortgages and shall not be less than a rate which will produce a blended mortgage interest rate of three percent (3%) applicable to the total loan amount. Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 4; 1986, ch. 510, § 4.
(a) Funding for any qualifying matching share shall derive from any source, public or private, other than appropriations, reserves or dedications utilized to fund the state and local portions of the loan fund pool.
(b) The interest rate charged to the borrower of such funds shall not exceed the prevailing market rate of interest for residential mortgages and shall not be less than a rate which will produce a blended mortgage interest rate of three percent (3%) applicable to the total loan amount.
Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 4; 1986, ch. 510, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-114 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-114
Conflicts of interest
Status: in_force

No member of the board or employee of a corporation shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in real property acquired or held by the corporation. No member of the board or employee of the corporation shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or proposed contract for materials or services to be furnished or used by the corporation. The board may adopt supplemental rules and regulations addressing potential conflicts of interest and ethical guidelines for members of the board and employees of the board or corporation. Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
No member of the board or employee of a corporation shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in real property acquired or held by the corporation. No member of the board or employee of the corporation shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or proposed contract for materials or services to be furnished or used by the corporation. The board may adopt supplemental rules and regulations addressing potential conflicts of interest and ethical guidelines for members of the board and employees of the board or corporation.
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-22-107 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 22 / Section 13-22-107
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

The property of the agency and its income and operations shall be exempt from taxation. Acts 1973, ch. 313, § 7; T.C.A., § 13-2207; Acts 1988, ch. 901, § 4.
The property of the agency and its income and operations shall be exempt from taxation.
Acts 1973, ch. 313, § 7; T.C.A., § 13-2207; Acts 1988, ch. 901, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-114 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-114
Construction - Building permits - Agricultural use of land - Land located in special flood hazard area
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall not be construed as authorizing the requirement of building permits nor providing for any regulation of the erection, construction, or reconstruction of any building or other structure on lands now devoted to agricultural uses or which may hereafter be used for agricultural purposes, except on agricultural lands adjacent or in proximity to state federal-aid highways, public airports or public parks; provided, that such building or structure is incidental to the agricultural enterprise. Nor shall this chapter be construed as limiting or affecting in any way or controlling the agricultural uses of land. (b) For purposes of this section, buildings used as residences by farmers and farm workers are "incidental to the agricultural enterprise". (c) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other law to the contrary, a county participating in the national flood insurance program shall regulate buildings and development on land located in a special flood hazard area identified on the flood insurance rate map adopted by the county for purposes of participating in the national flood insurance program, but only to the minimum extent necessary to comply with the national flood insurance program. (2) Subdivision (c)(1) shall apply only to the regulation of buildings and development on land located within the one hundred-year floodplain. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 192,s 1, eff. 4/22/2015. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 524,s 1, eff. 3/12/2014. Acts 1935, ch. 33, § 11; 1941, ch. 86, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 10268.11; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-414.
(a) This part shall not be construed as authorizing the requirement of building permits nor providing for any regulation of the erection, construction, or reconstruction of any building or other structure on lands now devoted to agricultural uses or which may hereafter be used for agricultural purposes, except on agricultural lands adjacent or in proximity to state federal-aid highways, public airports or public parks; provided, that such building or structure is incidental to the agricultural enterprise. Nor shall this chapter be construed as limiting or affecting in any way or controlling the agricultural uses of land.
(b) For purposes of this section, buildings used as residences by farmers and farm workers are "incidental to the agricultural enterprise".
(c) (1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other law to the contrary, a county participating in the national flood insurance program shall regulate buildings and development on land located in a special flood hazard area identified on the flood insurance rate map adopted by the county for purposes of participating in the national flood insurance program, but only to the minimum extent necessary to comply with the national flood insurance program. (2) Subdivision (c)(1) shall apply only to the regulation of buildings and development on land located within the one hundred-year floodplain.
(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other law to the contrary, a county participating in the national flood insurance program shall regulate buildings and development on land located in a special flood hazard area identified on the flood insurance rate map adopted by the county for purposes of participating in the national flood insurance program, but only to the minimum extent necessary to comply with the national flood insurance program.
(2) Subdivision (c)(1) shall apply only to the regulation of buildings and development on land located within the one hundred-year floodplain.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 192,s 1, eff. 4/22/2015.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 524,s 1, eff. 3/12/2014.
Acts 1935, ch. 33, § 11; 1941, ch. 86, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 10268.11; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-414.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-203 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-203
Educational, vocational, therapeutic, medical and other services for residents
Status: in_force

All affected agencies of state government are hereby authorized to enter into interagency agreements with the Tennessee housing development agency to provide educational, vocational, therapeutic, medical, or other services on behalf of residents of housing developments financed pursuant to this part. Acts 1977, ch. 236, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-2343.
All affected agencies of state government are hereby authorized to enter into interagency agreements with the Tennessee housing development agency to provide educational, vocational, therapeutic, medical, or other services on behalf of residents of housing developments financed pursuant to this part.
Acts 1977, ch. 236, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-2343.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-14-108 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 14 / Section 13-14-108
Uniform accounting system
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller of the treasury is directed to develop a uniform accounting system conforming to generally accepted accounting principles for the governing boards operating under this chapter. (b) Such uniform accounting system shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration. Upon such approval, each development district shall establish and maintain the uniform accounting system. (c) No state appropriation shall be released to a development district until such district has established the required accounting system. Acts 1976, ch. 665, § 5; T.C.A., § 13-1413.
(a) The comptroller of the treasury is directed to develop a uniform accounting system conforming to generally accepted accounting principles for the governing boards operating under this chapter.
(b) Such uniform accounting system shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration. Upon such approval, each development district shall establish and maintain the uniform accounting system.
(c) No state appropriation shall be released to a development district until such district has established the required accounting system.
Acts 1976, ch. 665, § 5; T.C.A., § 13-1413.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-22-114 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 22 / Section 13-22-114
Inconsistency with other laws - Liberal construction
Status: in_force

Insofar as this chapter is inconsistent with any other law, general, special or local, this chapter shall be controlling. It is the intent of the general assembly that this chapter be construed liberally so as to effectuate the public and governmental purpose thereof. Acts 1974, ch. 579, § 6; T.C.A., § 13-2214.
Insofar as this chapter is inconsistent with any other law, general, special or local, this chapter shall be controlling. It is the intent of the general assembly that this chapter be construed liberally so as to effectuate the public and governmental purpose thereof.
Acts 1974, ch. 579, § 6; T.C.A., § 13-2214.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-10-201 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 13-10-201
Responsibility for implementation
Status: in_force

(a) The department is designated as the agency responsible for implementing a state safety oversight program that satisfies the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) and shall have the authority to implement all requirements necessary to comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) and the implementing federal regulations. (b) The department may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more contractors to act on behalf of the department in carrying out the duties of the department under this part. However, any such contractor may not provide services to both the department and a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department, unless authorized by a waiver issued by the federal transit administrator or the administrator's designee. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 2, eff. 4/18/2018.
(a) The department is designated as the agency responsible for implementing a state safety oversight program that satisfies the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) and shall have the authority to implement all requirements necessary to comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) and the implementing federal regulations.
(b) The department may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more contractors to act on behalf of the department in carrying out the duties of the department under this part. However, any such contractor may not provide services to both the department and a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department, unless authorized by a waiver issued by the federal transit administrator or the administrator's designee.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 2, eff. 4/18/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-10-205 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 13-10-205
Audits and reporting
Status: in_force

(a) At least once every three (3) years, the department shall audit each rail fixed guideway public transportation system's compliance with the public transportation agency safety plan as required by 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) . (b) At least once per year, the department shall report the status of the safety of each rail fixed guideway public transportation system to the governor, the federal transit administration, and the board of directors, or equivalent, of the rail fixed guideway public transportation system. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 2, eff. 4/18/2018.
(a) At least once every three (3) years, the department shall audit each rail fixed guideway public transportation system's compliance with the public transportation agency safety plan as required by 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) .
(b) At least once per year, the department shall report the status of the safety of each rail fixed guideway public transportation system to the governor, the federal transit administration, and the board of directors, or equivalent, of the rail fixed guideway public transportation system.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 2, eff. 4/18/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-303 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-303
Notification of owners and parties in interest of adoption of the residential rental inspection ordinance
Status: in_force

Upon adoption by the municipality of a residential rental inspection ordinance relating to residential rental dwelling units that are either deteriorated or in the process of deteriorating, the public authority shall make reasonable efforts to notify owners and parties in interest of residential rental dwelling units in the designated residential rental inspection district regarding the adoption of the residential rental inspection ordinance. The public authority shall provide a summary of the residential rental inspection ordinance to owners and parties in interest of residential rental dwelling units in the designated residential rental inspection district. Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Upon adoption by the municipality of a residential rental inspection ordinance relating to residential rental dwelling units that are either deteriorated or in the process of deteriorating, the public authority shall make reasonable efforts to notify owners and parties in interest of residential rental dwelling units in the designated residential rental inspection district regarding the adoption of the residential rental inspection ordinance. The public authority shall provide a summary of the residential rental inspection ordinance to owners and parties in interest of residential rental dwelling units in the designated residential rental inspection district.
Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-304 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-304
Board of appeals - Creation - Members, appointment - Terms
Status: in_force

In adopting the regional zoning ordinance, the chief legislative body of the municipality shall create a board of zoning appeals consisting of three (3) or five (5) members, a majority of whom shall be residents of the territory subject to the regional zoning provisions, and who shall be appointed for terms of such length and so arranged that the term of one (1) member shall expire each year. Acts 1959, ch. 217, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-713.
In adopting the regional zoning ordinance, the chief legislative body of the municipality shall create a board of zoning appeals consisting of three (3) or five (5) members, a majority of whom shall be residents of the territory subject to the regional zoning provisions, and who shall be appointed for terms of such length and so arranged that the term of one (1) member shall expire each year.
Acts 1959, ch. 217, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-713.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-503 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-503
Area of operation of county and regional housing authorities
Status: in_force

The area of operation or boundaries of a housing authority created for a county shall include all of the county for which it is created, and the area of operation or boundaries of a regional housing authority shall include, except as otherwise provided elsewhere in this chapter, all of the counties for which such regional housing authority is created and established; provided, that a county or regional housing authority shall not undertake any housing project or projects within the boundaries of any city or other municipality of more than two thousand (2,000) inhabitants, unless a resolution has been adopted by the governing body of such city or other municipality, and also by any housing authority which has been theretofore established and authorized to exercise its powers in such city or other municipality, declaring that there is a need for the county or regional housing authority to exercise its powers within such city or other municipality. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 35, as added by Acts 1943, ch. 22, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.28 (Williams, § 3647.29k); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1003.
The area of operation or boundaries of a housing authority created for a county shall include all of the county for which it is created, and the area of operation or boundaries of a regional housing authority shall include, except as otherwise provided elsewhere in this chapter, all of the counties for which such regional housing authority is created and established; provided, that a county or regional housing authority shall not undertake any housing project or projects within the boundaries of any city or other municipality of more than two thousand (2,000) inhabitants, unless a resolution has been adopted by the governing body of such city or other municipality, and also by any housing authority which has been theretofore established and authorized to exercise its powers in such city or other municipality, declaring that there is a need for the county or regional housing authority to exercise its powers within such city or other municipality.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 35, as added by Acts 1943, ch. 22, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.28 (Williams, § 3647.29k); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1003.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-406 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-406
Assistance to local housing programs
Status: in_force

In order to assist the local housing programs authorized pursuant to this part, the agency is authorized to: (1) Provide technical assistance to local programs; (2) Develop demonstration projects for serving very low, low and moderate income persons and families; (3) Encourage cost effective designs of very low, low and moderate income housing; (4) Provide rehabilitation and construction financing from the assets fund and the housing program reserve fund at rates consistent with this chapter; (5) Give priority for mortgage funds made available through the mortgage revenue bonds of the agency, to housing developed by local housing programs; (6) In conjunction with the department of correction, implement mutually beneficial housing assistance programs for development of additional housing for very low, low and moderate income households under this part, utilizing inmates and other vocational training resources; and (7) In conjunction with the department of economic and community development, support the funding of applications for community development block grants for housing submitted by eligible applicants for eligible projects. Acts 1988, ch. 900, § 10.
In order to assist the local housing programs authorized pursuant to this part, the agency is authorized to:
(1) Provide technical assistance to local programs;
(2) Develop demonstration projects for serving very low, low and moderate income persons and families;
(3) Encourage cost effective designs of very low, low and moderate income housing;
(4) Provide rehabilitation and construction financing from the assets fund and the housing program reserve fund at rates consistent with this chapter;
(5) Give priority for mortgage funds made available through the mortgage revenue bonds of the agency, to housing developed by local housing programs;
(6) In conjunction with the department of correction, implement mutually beneficial housing assistance programs for development of additional housing for very low, low and moderate income households under this part, utilizing inmates and other vocational training resources; and
(7) In conjunction with the department of economic and community development, support the funding of applications for community development block grants for housing submitted by eligible applicants for eligible projects.
Acts 1988, ch. 900, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-304 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-304
Exceptions
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to any taking or damaging of property for which the utility is entitled compensation pursuant to the constitution of Tennessee or the United States, or pursuant to any binding agreement inuring to the utility's benefit. Acts 1971, ch. 191, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-831.
This part shall not apply to any taking or damaging of property for which the utility is entitled compensation pursuant to the constitution of Tennessee or the United States, or pursuant to any binding agreement inuring to the utility's benefit.
Acts 1971, ch. 191, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-831.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-307 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-307
Follow-up inspections for compliance with applicable codes
Status: in_force

Following the initial or periodic inspection of a residential rental dwelling unit found to be deteriorated or in the process of deteriorating and that is subject to a residential rental inspection ordinance, the public authority has the authority to require the owner or party in interest of the dwelling unit to submit to such follow-up inspections of the dwelling unit as the public authority deems necessary, until such time as the dwelling unit is brought into compliance with all applicable housing, building, plumbing, electrical, fire, health or related codes. Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Following the initial or periodic inspection of a residential rental dwelling unit found to be deteriorated or in the process of deteriorating and that is subject to a residential rental inspection ordinance, the public authority has the authority to require the owner or party in interest of the dwelling unit to submit to such follow-up inspections of the dwelling unit as the public authority deems necessary, until such time as the dwelling unit is brought into compliance with all applicable housing, building, plumbing, electrical, fire, health or related codes.
Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-104 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-104
Method of procedure after certification of plan from commission
Status: in_force

After the certification of a zone plan from the regional planning commission and before the enactment of any such zoning ordinance, the county legislative body shall hold a public hearing thereon, the time and place of which at least thirty (30) days' notice shall be given by one (1) publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. Such notice shall state the place at which the text and maps as certified by the planning commission may be examined. No change in or departure from the text or maps as certified by the regional planning commission shall be made, unless such change or departure be first submitted to the certifying regional planning commission for its approval, disapproval or suggestions, and, if disapproved, shall receive the favorable vote of a majority of the entire membership of the county legislative body. Such planning commission shall have thirty (30) days from and after such submission within which to send its report to the county legislative body. The entire text of a zoning ordinance need not be published in a newspaper. It is sufficient notice if the caption and a complete summary are published at least once in the official newspaper of the county or in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The summary shall include a statement that a complete copy of the zoning ordinance is available and where such copy may be obtained. The ordinance shall not be in force until the required publication is made. If the zoning ordinance rezones property, a description of the property that is rezoned shall be included in the summary. Acts 1935, ch. 33, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 10268.4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-404; Acts 1985, ch. 162, § 1; 1993, ch. 262, § 1.
After the certification of a zone plan from the regional planning commission and before the enactment of any such zoning ordinance, the county legislative body shall hold a public hearing thereon, the time and place of which at least thirty (30) days' notice shall be given by one (1) publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. Such notice shall state the place at which the text and maps as certified by the planning commission may be examined. No change in or departure from the text or maps as certified by the regional planning commission shall be made, unless such change or departure be first submitted to the certifying regional planning commission for its approval, disapproval or suggestions, and, if disapproved, shall receive the favorable vote of a majority of the entire membership of the county legislative body. Such planning commission shall have thirty (30) days from and after such submission within which to send its report to the county legislative body. The entire text of a zoning ordinance need not be published in a newspaper. It is sufficient notice if the caption and a complete summary are published at least once in the official newspaper of the county or in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The summary shall include a statement that a complete copy of the zoning ordinance is available and where such copy may be obtained. The ordinance shall not be in force until the required publication is made. If the zoning ordinance rezones property, a description of the property that is rezoned shall be included in the summary.
Acts 1935, ch. 33, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 10268.4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-404; Acts 1985, ch. 162, § 1; 1993, ch. 262, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-409 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-409
Duty of the authority and commissioners
Status: in_force

The authority and its commissioners shall be under a statutory duty to comply or to cause compliance strictly with all provisions of this chapter, and the laws of the state and in addition thereto with each and every term, provision and covenant in any contract of the authority on its part to be kept or performed. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.5 (Williams, § 3647.6); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-909.
The authority and its commissioners shall be under a statutory duty to comply or to cause compliance strictly with all provisions of this chapter, and the laws of the state and in addition thereto with each and every term, provision and covenant in any contract of the authority on its part to be kept or performed.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.5 (Williams, § 3647.6); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-909.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-3-408 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 13-3-408
Divisions and plats partitioned by court excepted
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to division and plats of land partitioned by a court of competent jurisdiction. However, plats filed under § 13-3-402 shall contain the information required by § 13-3-402 even though the land has been partitioned by a court of competent jurisdiction. Acts 1935, ch. 35, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 3493.16 (Williams, § 3493.17); Acts 1976, ch. 803, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-308; Acts 2009, ch. 77, § 1.
This part shall not apply to division and plats of land partitioned by a court of competent jurisdiction. However, plats filed under § 13-3-402 shall contain the information required by § 13-3-402 even though the land has been partitioned by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Acts 1935, ch. 35, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 3493.16 (Williams, § 3493.17); Acts 1976, ch. 803, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-308; Acts 2009, ch. 77, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-18-105 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18 / Section 13-18-105
Duty of joining local agency to participate in and abide by joint review process schedule
Status: in_force

If a local agency joins the team, the head of that agency and the chief executive officer of the local government in which the agency is located shall agree to participate in the joint review process and abide by the project decision schedule for all locally required permits, licenses, or other approvals. Such agreement shall not negate the independent authority of the local agency or government to issue its ultimate approval or disapproval, so long as such decision is made in accordance with the project decision schedule. Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 5.
If a local agency joins the team, the head of that agency and the chief executive officer of the local government in which the agency is located shall agree to participate in the joint review process and abide by the project decision schedule for all locally required permits, licenses, or other approvals. Such agreement shall not negate the independent authority of the local agency or government to issue its ultimate approval or disapproval, so long as such decision is made in accordance with the project decision schedule.
Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-8-101 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 13-8-101
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter shall apply to any gated facility or community, whether residential, commercial or industrial, approved for or constructed after May 22, 2008, and the installation of any new or replacement security gate or barrier at any existing gated facility or community after May 22, 2008. Acts 2008, ch. 1008, § 2.
This chapter shall apply to any gated facility or community, whether residential, commercial or industrial, approved for or constructed after May 22, 2008, and the installation of any new or replacement security gate or barrier at any existing gated facility or community after May 22, 2008.
Acts 2008, ch. 1008, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-103 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-103
Purposes of zoning regulations
Status: in_force

Such regulations shall be designed and enacted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the state and of its counties, including, among other things, lessening congestion on the roads or reducing the wastes of excessive amount of roads; securing safety from fire and other dangers; promoting adequate light and air, including protecting and encouraging access to sunlight for solar energy systems; preventing, on the one hand, excessive concentrations of population and, on the other hand, excessive and wasteful scattering of population or settlement; promoting such distribution of population and such classification of land uses and distribution of land development and utilization as will tend to facilitate and conserve adequate provisions for transportation, water flowage, water supply, drainage, sanitation, educational opportunity, recreation, soil fertility, food supply and the protection of both urban and nonurban development, and identify areas where there are inadequate or nonexistent publicly or privately owned and maintained services and facilities when the planning commission has determined the services are necessary in order for development to occur. Acts 1935, ch. 33, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 10268.3; Acts 1979, ch. 259, § 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-403; Acts 2008, ch. 1150, § 13.
Such regulations shall be designed and enacted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the state and of its counties, including, among other things, lessening congestion on the roads or reducing the wastes of excessive amount of roads; securing safety from fire and other dangers; promoting adequate light and air, including protecting and encouraging access to sunlight for solar energy systems; preventing, on the one hand, excessive concentrations of population and, on the other hand, excessive and wasteful scattering of population or settlement; promoting such distribution of population and such classification of land uses and distribution of land development and utilization as will tend to facilitate and conserve adequate provisions for transportation, water flowage, water supply, drainage, sanitation, educational opportunity, recreation, soil fertility, food supply and the protection of both urban and nonurban development, and identify areas where there are inadequate or nonexistent publicly or privately owned and maintained services and facilities when the planning commission has determined the services are necessary in order for development to occur.
Acts 1935, ch. 33, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 10268.3; Acts 1979, ch. 259, § 8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-403; Acts 2008, ch. 1150, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-26-111 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 26 / Section 13-26-111
Attachment of human resource agencies to department of human resources - Funding - Planning assistance and oversight
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of general oversight, and specifically for purposes of § 13-26-107 , the human resource agencies created under this chapter are attached to the department of human services. Any reports required of human resource agencies by this chapter, or reports that may arise from activities undertaken in accordance with the authority granted under this chapter, are filed with the department of human services in addition to any other filing that may be required. (b) (1) The commissioner shall consider the financial needs of human resource agencies, including the disbursement of matching funds as authorized under § 13-26-107 , and, to the extent deemed appropriate, shall include such funds in the budget request of the department of human services submitted to the commissioner of finance and administration pursuant to § 9-4-5103 . (2) The department of human services shall provide planning assistance and oversight to the partner agencies with whom the department seeks to coordinate services. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 4, eff. 5/18/2021. Acts 1993, ch. 300, §1; 1997 , ch. 308, § 3.
(a) For purposes of general oversight, and specifically for purposes of § 13-26-107 , the human resource agencies created under this chapter are attached to the department of human services. Any reports required of human resource agencies by this chapter, or reports that may arise from activities undertaken in accordance with the authority granted under this chapter, are filed with the department of human services in addition to any other filing that may be required.
(b) (1) The commissioner shall consider the financial needs of human resource agencies, including the disbursement of matching funds as authorized under § 13-26-107 , and, to the extent deemed appropriate, shall include such funds in the budget request of the department of human services submitted to the commissioner of finance and administration pursuant to § 9-4-5103 . (2) The department of human services shall provide planning assistance and oversight to the partner agencies with whom the department seeks to coordinate services.
(1) The commissioner shall consider the financial needs of human resource agencies, including the disbursement of matching funds as authorized under § 13-26-107 , and, to the extent deemed appropriate, shall include such funds in the budget request of the department of human services submitted to the commissioner of finance and administration pursuant to § 9-4-5103 .
(2) The department of human services shall provide planning assistance and oversight to the partner agencies with whom the department seeks to coordinate services.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 4, eff. 5/18/2021.
Acts 1993, ch. 300, §1; 1997 , ch. 308, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-310 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-310
Termination of participation
Status: in_force

Any county may opt to terminate its participation in the loan fund pool by giving at least three (3) months' notice to THDA prior to the expiration of any twelve-month term of operation of the loan fund pool. Any such termination is without prejudice as regards participation of such terminating county in any subsequent twelve-month term of the loan fund pool. However, such terminating county's allocation of interest earnings on repayments reverts to the loan fund pool and shall be utilized for the purposes described in this part. Acceptance of any new application by such terminating county during any subsequent twelve-month term of operation of the loan fund pool is not deemed to be a forgiveness of the interest forfeiture mandated by this section. Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 10; 1986, ch. 510, § 10.
Any county may opt to terminate its participation in the loan fund pool by giving at least three (3) months' notice to THDA prior to the expiration of any twelve-month term of operation of the loan fund pool. Any such termination is without prejudice as regards participation of such terminating county in any subsequent twelve-month term of the loan fund pool. However, such terminating county's allocation of interest earnings on repayments reverts to the loan fund pool and shall be utilized for the purposes described in this part. Acceptance of any new application by such terminating county during any subsequent twelve-month term of operation of the loan fund pool is not deemed to be a forgiveness of the interest forfeiture mandated by this section.
Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 10; 1986, ch. 510, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-201 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-201
Findings, purpose and policy
Status: in_force

(a) It is hereby found that: (1) There exist in many municipalities and counties blighted and deteriorated properties in neighborhoods which cause the deterioration of those and contiguous neighborhoods and constitute a serious and growing menace which is injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the residents of Tennessee, and are beyond remedy and control solely by regulatory process in the exercise of the police power; (2) The existence of blighted and deteriorated properties, both residential and commercial, within neighborhoods, and the growth and spread of blight and deterioration or the threatened deterioration of other neighborhoods and properties: (A) Contribute substantially and increasingly to the spread of disease and crime, and to losses by fire and accident; (B) Necessitate expensive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for the preservation of the public health and safety, for crime prevention, correction, prosecution, and punishment, for the treatment of juvenile delinquency, for the maintenance of adequate police, fire and accident protection, and for other public services and facilities; (C) Constitute an economic and social liability; (D) Substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of the community; (E) Retard the provision of decent, safe and sanitary housing and public accommodations; (F) Depreciate assessable values; (G) Cause an abnormal exodus of families and businesses from these neighborhoods; and (H) Are detrimental to the health, the well-being and the dignity of many residents of these neighborhoods; (3) This menace cannot be effectively dealt with by private enterprise without the aids provided herein; and (4) The benefits which would result from eliminating the blighted properties that cause the blight and deterioration of neighborhoods will accrue to the inhabitants of the neighborhoods in which these conditions exist and to the inhabitants of this state generally. (b) It is hereby declared that: (1) It is the policy of this state to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state by eliminating the blight and deterioration of neighborhoods through the elimination of blighted and deteriorated properties within these neighborhoods; (2) The elimination of such blight and deterioration and the preparation of the properties for sale or lease, for development or redevelopment, constitute a public use and purpose for which public money may be expended and private property acquired, and are governmental functions in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Tennessee; and (3) The necessity in the public interest for the provisions enacted herein is hereby declared to be a legislative determination. Acts 1990, ch. 1034, § 1; 1995, ch. 391, § 2.
(a) It is hereby found that: (1) There exist in many municipalities and counties blighted and deteriorated properties in neighborhoods which cause the deterioration of those and contiguous neighborhoods and constitute a serious and growing menace which is injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the residents of Tennessee, and are beyond remedy and control solely by regulatory process in the exercise of the police power; (2) The existence of blighted and deteriorated properties, both residential and commercial, within neighborhoods, and the growth and spread of blight and deterioration or the threatened deterioration of other neighborhoods and properties: (A) Contribute substantially and increasingly to the spread of disease and crime, and to losses by fire and accident; (B) Necessitate expensive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for the preservation of the public health and safety, for crime prevention, correction, prosecution, and punishment, for the treatment of juvenile delinquency, for the maintenance of adequate police, fire and accident protection, and for other public services and facilities; (C) Constitute an economic and social liability; (D) Substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of the community; (E) Retard the provision of decent, safe and sanitary housing and public accommodations; (F) Depreciate assessable values; (G) Cause an abnormal exodus of families and businesses from these neighborhoods; and (H) Are detrimental to the health, the well-being and the dignity of many residents of these neighborhoods; (3) This menace cannot be effectively dealt with by private enterprise without the aids provided herein; and (4) The benefits which would result from eliminating the blighted properties that cause the blight and deterioration of neighborhoods will accrue to the inhabitants of the neighborhoods in which these conditions exist and to the inhabitants of this state generally.
(1) There exist in many municipalities and counties blighted and deteriorated properties in neighborhoods which cause the deterioration of those and contiguous neighborhoods and constitute a serious and growing menace which is injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the residents of Tennessee, and are beyond remedy and control solely by regulatory process in the exercise of the police power;
(2) The existence of blighted and deteriorated properties, both residential and commercial, within neighborhoods, and the growth and spread of blight and deterioration or the threatened deterioration of other neighborhoods and properties: (A) Contribute substantially and increasingly to the spread of disease and crime, and to losses by fire and accident; (B) Necessitate expensive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for the preservation of the public health and safety, for crime prevention, correction, prosecution, and punishment, for the treatment of juvenile delinquency, for the maintenance of adequate police, fire and accident protection, and for other public services and facilities; (C) Constitute an economic and social liability; (D) Substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of the community; (E) Retard the provision of decent, safe and sanitary housing and public accommodations; (F) Depreciate assessable values; (G) Cause an abnormal exodus of families and businesses from these neighborhoods; and (H) Are detrimental to the health, the well-being and the dignity of many residents of these neighborhoods;
(A) Contribute substantially and increasingly to the spread of disease and crime, and to losses by fire and accident;
(B) Necessitate expensive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for the preservation of the public health and safety, for crime prevention, correction, prosecution, and punishment, for the treatment of juvenile delinquency, for the maintenance of adequate police, fire and accident protection, and for other public services and facilities;
(C) Constitute an economic and social liability;
(D) Substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of the community;
(E) Retard the provision of decent, safe and sanitary housing and public accommodations;
(F) Depreciate assessable values;
(G) Cause an abnormal exodus of families and businesses from these neighborhoods; and
(H) Are detrimental to the health, the well-being and the dignity of many residents of these neighborhoods;
(3) This menace cannot be effectively dealt with by private enterprise without the aids provided herein; and
(4) The benefits which would result from eliminating the blighted properties that cause the blight and deterioration of neighborhoods will accrue to the inhabitants of the neighborhoods in which these conditions exist and to the inhabitants of this state generally.
(b) It is hereby declared that: (1) It is the policy of this state to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state by eliminating the blight and deterioration of neighborhoods through the elimination of blighted and deteriorated properties within these neighborhoods; (2) The elimination of such blight and deterioration and the preparation of the properties for sale or lease, for development or redevelopment, constitute a public use and purpose for which public money may be expended and private property acquired, and are governmental functions in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Tennessee; and (3) The necessity in the public interest for the provisions enacted herein is hereby declared to be a legislative determination.
(1) It is the policy of this state to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state by eliminating the blight and deterioration of neighborhoods through the elimination of blighted and deteriorated properties within these neighborhoods;
(2) The elimination of such blight and deterioration and the preparation of the properties for sale or lease, for development or redevelopment, constitute a public use and purpose for which public money may be expended and private property acquired, and are governmental functions in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Tennessee; and
(3) The necessity in the public interest for the provisions enacted herein is hereby declared to be a legislative determination.
Acts 1990, ch. 1034, § 1; 1995, ch. 391, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-132 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-132
Construction
Status: in_force

This part, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 21; T.C.A., § 13-2332.
This part, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes.
Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 21; T.C.A., § 13-2332.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-106 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-106
State officer members - Delegation of duties
Status: in_force

(a) The state treasurer, the comptroller of the treasury, the commissioner of finance and administration, the secretary of state, and a staff assistant to the governor to be designated in writing by the governor, and their successors in the office, from time to time shall, by virtue of their incumbency in such offices and without further appointment or qualification, be directors of the agency. (b) Such directors may designate a member of their respective staffs to attend meetings of the board of directors or its committees and to exercise their right to vote in their absence. Such designations must be made in writing to the chair of the board of directors and filed with the secretary of state. Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 4; 1975, ch. 320, § 1; 1977, ch. 483, § 1; 1979, ch. 442, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-2306.
(a) The state treasurer, the comptroller of the treasury, the commissioner of finance and administration, the secretary of state, and a staff assistant to the governor to be designated in writing by the governor, and their successors in the office, from time to time shall, by virtue of their incumbency in such offices and without further appointment or qualification, be directors of the agency.
(b) Such directors may designate a member of their respective staffs to attend meetings of the board of directors or its committees and to exercise their right to vote in their absence. Such designations must be made in writing to the chair of the board of directors and filed with the secretary of state.
Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 4; 1975, ch. 320, § 1; 1977, ch. 483, § 1; 1979, ch. 442, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-2306.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-106 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-106
Housing research and studies
Status: in_force

In addition to all its other powers, any authority may, within its area of operation, undertake and carry out studies and analyses of the housing needs, and of the meeting of such needs, including data with respect to population and family groups and the distribution thereof according to income groups, the amount and quality of available housing and its distribution according to rentals and sales prices, employment, wages and other factors affecting the local housing needs and the meeting thereof, and make the results of such studies and analyses available to the public and the building, housing and supply industries, and may also engage in research and disseminate information on the subject of housing. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 49, as added by Acts 1945, ch. 102, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29M (Williams, § 3647.29y); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-805.
In addition to all its other powers, any authority may, within its area of operation, undertake and carry out studies and analyses of the housing needs, and of the meeting of such needs, including data with respect to population and family groups and the distribution thereof according to income groups, the amount and quality of available housing and its distribution according to rentals and sales prices, employment, wages and other factors affecting the local housing needs and the meeting thereof, and make the results of such studies and analyses available to the public and the building, housing and supply industries, and may also engage in research and disseminate information on the subject of housing.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 49, as added by Acts 1945, ch. 102, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29M (Williams, § 3647.29y); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-805.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-201 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 13-4-201
General plan for physical development
Status: in_force

It is the function and duty of the commission to make and adopt an official general plan for the physical development of the municipality, including any area outside of its boundaries which, in the commission's judgment, bears relation to the planning of the municipality. The plan, with the accompanying maps, plats, charts, and descriptive and explanatory matter, shall show the commission's recommendations for the physical development of the area of the municipal planning jurisdiction and identify areas where there are inadequate or nonexistent publicly or privately owned and maintained services and facilities when the planning commission has determined the services are necessary in order for development to occur, and may include, among other things, the general location, character and extent of streets, bridges, viaducts, parks, parkways, waterways, waterfronts, playgrounds, airports and other public ways, grounds, places and spaces, the general location of public buildings and other public property, the general location and extent of public utilities and terminals, whether publicly or privately owned, for water, light, power, sanitation, transportation, communication and other purposes; also the removal, relocation, widening, extension, narrowing, vacating, abandonment, change of use or extension of any of the foregoing public ways, grounds, places, spaces, buildings, properties or utilities; also a zoning plan for the regulation of the height, area, bulk, location and use of private and public structures and premises and of population density; also the general location, character, layout and extent of community centers and neighborhood units; also the general location, character, extent and layout of the replanning of blighted districts and slum areas. The commission may from time to time amend, extend or add to the plan or carry any part of subject matter into greater detail. Acts 1935, ch. 34, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3493.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-503; Acts 2008, ch. 1150, § 6.
It is the function and duty of the commission to make and adopt an official general plan for the physical development of the municipality, including any area outside of its boundaries which, in the commission's judgment, bears relation to the planning of the municipality. The plan, with the accompanying maps, plats, charts, and descriptive and explanatory matter, shall show the commission's recommendations for the physical development of the area of the municipal planning jurisdiction and identify areas where there are inadequate or nonexistent publicly or privately owned and maintained services and facilities when the planning commission has determined the services are necessary in order for development to occur, and may include, among other things, the general location, character and extent of streets, bridges, viaducts, parks, parkways, waterways, waterfronts, playgrounds, airports and other public ways, grounds, places and spaces, the general location of public buildings and other public property, the general location and extent of public utilities and terminals, whether publicly or privately owned, for water, light, power, sanitation, transportation, communication and other purposes; also the removal, relocation, widening, extension, narrowing, vacating, abandonment, change of use or extension of any of the foregoing public ways, grounds, places, spaces, buildings, properties or utilities; also a zoning plan for the regulation of the height, area, bulk, location and use of private and public structures and premises and of population density; also the general location, character, layout and extent of community centers and neighborhood units; also the general location, character, extent and layout of the replanning of blighted districts and slum areas. The commission may from time to time amend, extend or add to the plan or carry any part of subject matter into greater detail.
Acts 1935, ch. 34, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3493.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-503; Acts 2008, ch. 1150, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-404 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-404
Authority a public body corporate
Status: in_force

When the application has been made, filed and recorded, as herein provided, the authority shall constitute a public body corporate and politic under the name proposed in the application. The secretary of state shall make and issue to the commissioners a certificate of incorporation pursuant to this chapter, under the seal of the state, and shall record the same with the application. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.3 (Williams, § 3647.4); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-904.
When the application has been made, filed and recorded, as herein provided, the authority shall constitute a public body corporate and politic under the name proposed in the application. The secretary of state shall make and issue to the commissioners a certificate of incorporation pursuant to this chapter, under the seal of the state, and shall record the same with the application.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.3 (Williams, § 3647.4); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-904.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-114 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-114
Housing cost index - Program becoming operative
Status: in_force

The agency shall establish a housing cost index as defined in § 13-23-103 to be computed monthly or at such time or times as the agency in its discretion may require. The housing cost index shall serve to determine what percentage of the average Tennessee household's gross monthly income is required to pay for primary fixed housing costs under then existing housing market conditions and to establish a basis for a threshold at which the financial assistance programs of this chapter will become effective. Thus, it is hereby found and declared that when primary housing costs, as defined by the housing cost index, reach or exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of an average Tennessee household's gross monthly income, a majority of Tennessee citizens are excluded from the normal housing market; and, in light of that finding, when the housing cost index reaches or exceeds a factor of twenty-five percent (25%) and upon the approval of the board of directors, the financial assistance programs established in this chapter will become operative to aid in providing adequate housing for lower and moderate income persons and families as defined by § 13-23-103 . Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the agency may at any time approve the operation of the financial assistance programs of this chapter with the affirmative vote of nine (9) members of its board of directors. Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-2314.
The agency shall establish a housing cost index as defined in § 13-23-103 to be computed monthly or at such time or times as the agency in its discretion may require. The housing cost index shall serve to determine what percentage of the average Tennessee household's gross monthly income is required to pay for primary fixed housing costs under then existing housing market conditions and to establish a basis for a threshold at which the financial assistance programs of this chapter will become effective. Thus, it is hereby found and declared that when primary housing costs, as defined by the housing cost index, reach or exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of an average Tennessee household's gross monthly income, a majority of Tennessee citizens are excluded from the normal housing market; and, in light of that finding, when the housing cost index reaches or exceeds a factor of twenty-five percent (25%) and upon the approval of the board of directors, the financial assistance programs established in this chapter will become operative to aid in providing adequate housing for lower and moderate income persons and families as defined by § 13-23-103 . Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the agency may at any time approve the operation of the financial assistance programs of this chapter with the affirmative vote of nine (9) members of its board of directors.
Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-2314.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-707 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-707
Financial aid
Status: in_force

An authority may borrow money or accept contributions from the federal government to assist in its undertaking transit-oriented redevelopment projects. An authority may do anything necessary or desirable to secure such financial aid, including obligating itself in any contract with the federal government for annual contributions to convey to the federal government the project to which the contract relates upon the occurrence of a substantial default under the contract, in the same manner as the authority may do to secure such aid in connection with slum clearance and housing projects under this chapter. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
An authority may borrow money or accept contributions from the federal government to assist in its undertaking transit-oriented redevelopment projects. An authority may do anything necessary or desirable to secure such financial aid, including obligating itself in any contract with the federal government for annual contributions to convey to the federal government the project to which the contract relates upon the occurrence of a substantial default under the contract, in the same manner as the authority may do to secure such aid in connection with slum clearance and housing projects under this chapter.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-608 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-608
Limitations on remedies of obligee
Status: in_force

(a) No interest of the authority in any property, real or personal, shall be subject to sale by the foreclosure of a mortgage thereon, either through judicial proceedings or the exercise of a power of sale contained in such mortgage, except in the case of the mortgages provided for in § 13-20-604 . (b) All property of the authority shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judicial process shall issue against same. (c) No judgment against the authority shall be a charge or lien upon its property, real or personal. (d) This section shall not apply to or limit the right of an obligee to foreclose any mortgage of the authority provided for in § 13-20-604 , and, in case of a foreclosure sale thereunder, to obtain a judgment or decree for any deficiency due on the indebtedness secured thereby and issued on the credit of the authority. Such deficiency judgment or decree shall be a lien and charge upon the property of the authority which may be levied on and sold by virtue of an execution or other judicial process for the purpose of satisfying such deficiency judgment or decree. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 21; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.20 (Williams, § 3647.21); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1108.
(a) No interest of the authority in any property, real or personal, shall be subject to sale by the foreclosure of a mortgage thereon, either through judicial proceedings or the exercise of a power of sale contained in such mortgage, except in the case of the mortgages provided for in § 13-20-604 .
(b) All property of the authority shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judicial process shall issue against same.
(c) No judgment against the authority shall be a charge or lien upon its property, real or personal.
(d) This section shall not apply to or limit the right of an obligee to foreclose any mortgage of the authority provided for in § 13-20-604 , and, in case of a foreclosure sale thereunder, to obtain a judgment or decree for any deficiency due on the indebtedness secured thereby and issued on the credit of the authority. Such deficiency judgment or decree shall be a lien and charge upon the property of the authority which may be levied on and sold by virtue of an execution or other judicial process for the purpose of satisfying such deficiency judgment or decree.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 21; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.20 (Williams, § 3647.21); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1108.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-306 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-306
Periodic inspections
Status: in_force

Except as provided in § 13-21-307 , following the initial inspection of a residential rental dwelling unit found to be deteriorated or in the process of deteriorating, the public authority may inspect periodically any residential rental dwelling unit that is deteriorated or in the process of deteriorating that is not otherwise exempted by this part. Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Except as provided in § 13-21-307 , following the initial inspection of a residential rental dwelling unit found to be deteriorated or in the process of deteriorating, the public authority may inspect periodically any residential rental dwelling unit that is deteriorated or in the process of deteriorating that is not otherwise exempted by this part.
Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-402 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-402
Historic zones established
Status: in_force

(a) In order to accomplish the purpose of this part, the legislative body of any county or municipality is empowered to establish special historic districts or zones, and to regulate the construction, repair, alteration, rehabilitation, relocation and demolition of any building or other structure which is located or is proposed to be located within the boundaries of any historic district or zone, in accordance with the conditions and procedures specified in this part. (b) A historic district or zone may be superimposed on other districts or zones, including the zoning maps, established by any other zoning ordinance or regulation, whether established before or after the establishment of a historic district or zone. (c) The permitted or prohibited property uses, the zoning procedures and other regulations otherwise applicable within a historic district or zone under any other zoning ordinance or regulation shall apply to a historic district or zone, except when in conflict with this part or any ordinance or regulation adopted pursuant to this part, but in the event of such conflict, this part and any ordinance or regulation adopted pursuant to this part shall control. Acts 1982, ch. 814, § 1; 1987, ch. 361, §§ 3, 4; 2004, ch. 632, § 1.
(a) In order to accomplish the purpose of this part, the legislative body of any county or municipality is empowered to establish special historic districts or zones, and to regulate the construction, repair, alteration, rehabilitation, relocation and demolition of any building or other structure which is located or is proposed to be located within the boundaries of any historic district or zone, in accordance with the conditions and procedures specified in this part.
(b) A historic district or zone may be superimposed on other districts or zones, including the zoning maps, established by any other zoning ordinance or regulation, whether established before or after the establishment of a historic district or zone.
(c) The permitted or prohibited property uses, the zoning procedures and other regulations otherwise applicable within a historic district or zone under any other zoning ordinance or regulation shall apply to a historic district or zone, except when in conflict with this part or any ordinance or regulation adopted pursuant to this part, but in the event of such conflict, this part and any ordinance or regulation adopted pursuant to this part shall control.
Acts 1982, ch. 814, § 1; 1987, ch. 361, §§ 3, 4; 2004, ch. 632, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-104 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-104
Creation
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a body, politic and corporate, to be known as the "Tennessee housing development agency." The agency, a political subdivision and instrumentality of the state, shall be deemed to be acting in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state in the performance of essential public functions and shall be deemed to be serving a public purpose and improving and otherwise promoting the health, welfare, and prosperity of the people of the state, and that the Tennessee housing development agency shall be empowered to act on behalf of the state and its people in serving this public purpose for the benefit of the general public. Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 4; 1974, ch. 702, § 2; T.C.A., § 13-2304.
There is hereby created a body, politic and corporate, to be known as the "Tennessee housing development agency." The agency, a political subdivision and instrumentality of the state, shall be deemed to be acting in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state in the performance of essential public functions and shall be deemed to be serving a public purpose and improving and otherwise promoting the health, welfare, and prosperity of the people of the state, and that the Tennessee housing development agency shall be empowered to act on behalf of the state and its people in serving this public purpose for the benefit of the general public.
Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 4; 1974, ch. 702, § 2; T.C.A., § 13-2304.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-301 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-301
Creation and use of fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a homebuyers' revolving loan fund pool for participating Tennessee counties, for the purposes set out in this part, to be administered by the Tennessee housing development agency, herein referred to as "THDA", in accordance with this part. The cost of administering this fund shall be borne by THDA out of its own administrative budget. (b) The funds provided for by this part shall be used to make loans to low and moderate income persons in areas which have critical housing needs for the purpose of such persons securing residential housing, including housing which has been substantially rehabilitated, by the owner of such substantially rehabilitated property or by any third party or business entity. Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 1; 1986, ch. 510, § 1.
(a) There is established a homebuyers' revolving loan fund pool for participating Tennessee counties, for the purposes set out in this part, to be administered by the Tennessee housing development agency, herein referred to as "THDA", in accordance with this part. The cost of administering this fund shall be borne by THDA out of its own administrative budget.
(b) The funds provided for by this part shall be used to make loans to low and moderate income persons in areas which have critical housing needs for the purpose of such persons securing residential housing, including housing which has been substantially rehabilitated, by the owner of such substantially rehabilitated property or by any third party or business entity.
Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 1; 1986, ch. 510, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-105 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-105
Service of complaints or orders
Status: in_force

Complaints or orders issued by a public officer pursuant to an ordinance adopted under this part shall be served upon persons either personally or by registered mail, but if the whereabouts of such persons are unknown and the same cannot be ascertained by the public officer in the exercise of reasonable diligence, and the public officer shall make an affidavit to that effect, then the serving of such complaint or order upon such persons may be made by publishing the same once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper printed and published in the municipality, or in the absence of such newspaper, in one printed and published in the county and circulating in the municipality in which the structures are located. A copy of such complaint or order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on premises affected by the complaint or order. A copy of such complaint or order shall also be filed for record in the register's office of the county in which the structure is located, and such filing of the complaint or order shall have the same force and effect as other lis pendens notices provided by law. Acts 1939, ch. 152, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.34 (Williams, § 3647.46); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1205; Acts 1985, ch. 286, § 5.
Complaints or orders issued by a public officer pursuant to an ordinance adopted under this part shall be served upon persons either personally or by registered mail, but if the whereabouts of such persons are unknown and the same cannot be ascertained by the public officer in the exercise of reasonable diligence, and the public officer shall make an affidavit to that effect, then the serving of such complaint or order upon such persons may be made by publishing the same once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper printed and published in the municipality, or in the absence of such newspaper, in one printed and published in the county and circulating in the municipality in which the structures are located. A copy of such complaint or order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on premises affected by the complaint or order. A copy of such complaint or order shall also be filed for record in the register's office of the county in which the structure is located, and such filing of the complaint or order shall have the same force and effect as other lis pendens notices provided by law.
Acts 1939, ch. 152, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.34 (Williams, § 3647.46); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1205; Acts 1985, ch. 286, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-302 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-302
Establishment of zones or districts outside municipality
Status: in_force

Power is hereby granted to the chief legislative body of any municipality to establish by ordinance zones or districts in territory adjoining but outside of such municipality and lying within planning regions in which the municipal planning commission has been designated as the regional planning commission under § 13-3-102 , and in which territory the county has no zoning already in force; provided, that prior to final enactment of such ordinance, six (6) months' notice of intent shall have been filed with the county mayor of the county or counties within which the municipality and/or region lies. Within such zones or districts, the municipality may, by ordinance regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot occupancy, the required open spaces, the density of population and the uses of land, buildings, and structures. Acts 1959, ch. 217, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A., § 13-711; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Power is hereby granted to the chief legislative body of any municipality to establish by ordinance zones or districts in territory adjoining but outside of such municipality and lying within planning regions in which the municipal planning commission has been designated as the regional planning commission under § 13-3-102 , and in which territory the county has no zoning already in force; provided, that prior to final enactment of such ordinance, six (6) months' notice of intent shall have been filed with the county mayor of the county or counties within which the municipality and/or region lies. Within such zones or districts, the municipality may, by ordinance regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot occupancy, the required open spaces, the density of population and the uses of land, buildings, and structures.
Acts 1959, ch. 217, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A., § 13-711; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-113 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-113
Dissolution of corporation
Status: in_force

A corporation created pursuant to this chapter may be dissolved in the manner established by the creating local government or local governments or otherwise in accordance with general law for the dissolution of a public corporation. Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
A corporation created pursuant to this chapter may be dissolved in the manner established by the creating local government or local governments or otherwise in accordance with general law for the dissolution of a public corporation.
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-18-117 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18 / Section 13-18-117
State or local timing provisions modified to coincide with federal law
Status: in_force

To effect maximum consolidation and coordination of the permitting process, any state or local law or regulation on the timing for filing documents, holding hearings, or providing notice is hereby modified to the necessary extent to coincide with the applicable federal law or regulation, if the federal agency involved participates in the joint review process. Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 17.
To effect maximum consolidation and coordination of the permitting process, any state or local law or regulation on the timing for filing documents, holding hearings, or providing notice is hereby modified to the necessary extent to coincide with the applicable federal law or regulation, if the federal agency involved participates in the joint review process.
Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-509 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-509
Rural housing projects
Status: in_force

Housing authorities created for counties and regional housing authorities are specifically empowered and authorized to borrow money, accept grants and exercise their other powers to provide housing for farmers of low income. In connection with such projects, such housing authorities may enter into such leases or purchase agreements, accept such conveyances and rent or sell dwellings forming part of such projects to or for farmers of low income, as such housing authority deems necessary in order to assure the achievement of the objectives of this chapter. Such leases, agreements or conveyances may include such covenants as the housing authority deems appropriate regarding such dwellings and the tracts of land described in any such instrument, which covenants shall be deemed to run with the land where the housing authority deems it necessary and the parties to such instrument so stipulate. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as limiting any other powers of any housing authority. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 46, as added by Acts 1943, ch. 22, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29J (Williams, § 3647.29v); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1009.
Housing authorities created for counties and regional housing authorities are specifically empowered and authorized to borrow money, accept grants and exercise their other powers to provide housing for farmers of low income. In connection with such projects, such housing authorities may enter into such leases or purchase agreements, accept such conveyances and rent or sell dwellings forming part of such projects to or for farmers of low income, as such housing authority deems necessary in order to assure the achievement of the objectives of this chapter. Such leases, agreements or conveyances may include such covenants as the housing authority deems appropriate regarding such dwellings and the tracts of land described in any such instrument, which covenants shall be deemed to run with the land where the housing authority deems it necessary and the parties to such instrument so stipulate. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as limiting any other powers of any housing authority.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 46, as added by Acts 1943, ch. 22, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29J (Williams, § 3647.29v); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1009.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-10-203 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 13-10-203
Enforcement authority
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall oversee and have the authority to implement all safety aspects of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) , including: (1) Investigation and enforcement of federal and state laws regarding rail fixed guideway public transportation safety; (2) Establishment of minimum safety standards for the rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in the state; (3) Review, approval, oversight, and enforcement of the public transportation agency safety plan required under 49 U.S.C. § 5329(d) , including implementation by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system of the system's plan; and (4) Oversight and enforcement of corrective action by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in a manner directed by the commissioner or commissioner's designee as needed, including compelling the removal of a specific hazard, immediately suspending or prohibiting rail service as appropriate, or taking other action consistent with this purpose. (b) The department shall have the right to access the property, vehicles, accident scenes, and records of each rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department for the purpose of fulfilling its duties under this part. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 2, eff. 4/18/2018.
(a) The department shall oversee and have the authority to implement all safety aspects of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) , including: (1) Investigation and enforcement of federal and state laws regarding rail fixed guideway public transportation safety; (2) Establishment of minimum safety standards for the rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in the state; (3) Review, approval, oversight, and enforcement of the public transportation agency safety plan required under 49 U.S.C. § 5329(d) , including implementation by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system of the system's plan; and (4) Oversight and enforcement of corrective action by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in a manner directed by the commissioner or commissioner's designee as needed, including compelling the removal of a specific hazard, immediately suspending or prohibiting rail service as appropriate, or taking other action consistent with this purpose.
(1) Investigation and enforcement of federal and state laws regarding rail fixed guideway public transportation safety;
(2) Establishment of minimum safety standards for the rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in the state;
(3) Review, approval, oversight, and enforcement of the public transportation agency safety plan required under 49 U.S.C. § 5329(d) , including implementation by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system of the system's plan; and
(4) Oversight and enforcement of corrective action by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in a manner directed by the commissioner or commissioner's designee as needed, including compelling the removal of a specific hazard, immediately suspending or prohibiting rail service as appropriate, or taking other action consistent with this purpose.
(b) The department shall have the right to access the property, vehicles, accident scenes, and records of each rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department for the purpose of fulfilling its duties under this part.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 2, eff. 4/18/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-127 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-127
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

(a) The exercise of the powers granted by this part will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for their well being and prosperity and for the improvement of their social and economic conditions, and the agency is not required to pay any tax or assessment on any property owned by the agency under this part or upon the income therefrom; nor is the agency required to pay any transfer tax of any kind on account of instruments recorded by it or on its behalf. (b) Any obligations issued by the agency under this part, their transfer, and the income therefrom, including any profit made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation by the state or any local unit or political subdivision or other instrumentality of the state, excepting inheritance and gift taxes. Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 17; 1975, ch. 152, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-2327.
(a) The exercise of the powers granted by this part will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state, for their well being and prosperity and for the improvement of their social and economic conditions, and the agency is not required to pay any tax or assessment on any property owned by the agency under this part or upon the income therefrom; nor is the agency required to pay any transfer tax of any kind on account of instruments recorded by it or on its behalf.
(b) Any obligations issued by the agency under this part, their transfer, and the income therefrom, including any profit made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation by the state or any local unit or political subdivision or other instrumentality of the state, excepting inheritance and gift taxes.
Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 17; 1975, ch. 152, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-2327.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-13-109 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-109
Liberal construction of part
Status: in_force

This part, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. Acts 1987, ch. 343, § 9.
This part, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
Acts 1987, ch. 343, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-131 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-131
Inconsistencies with other laws
Status: in_force

Insofar as this part is inconsistent with any other law, general, special, or local, this part is controlling. Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 20; T.C.A., § 13-2331.
Insofar as this part is inconsistent with any other law, general, special, or local, this part is controlling.
Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 20; T.C.A., § 13-2331.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-8-104 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 13-8-104
Issuance of permit - Inspections
Status: in_force

After May 22, 2008, prior to the installation or replacement of a security gate or barrier at a gated facility or community, the developer or owner shall obtain a security gate or barrier permit from the authority having jurisdiction in the area where the security gate or barrier is to be replaced or installed. A permit shall only be issued for a security gate or barrier meeting the requirements of this chapter. Prior to any changes, alterations or blocking of private streets, plans detailing the change accompanied by drawings, shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction over the gated facility or community for approval. A county or municipal building or codes inspector shall inspect all such installations. The inspections of security gates or barriers shall be conducted at the same time as other inspections of the gated facility or community are performed by a county or municipal building or codes inspector. Acts 2008, ch. 1008, § 5.
After May 22, 2008, prior to the installation or replacement of a security gate or barrier at a gated facility or community, the developer or owner shall obtain a security gate or barrier permit from the authority having jurisdiction in the area where the security gate or barrier is to be replaced or installed. A permit shall only be issued for a security gate or barrier meeting the requirements of this chapter. Prior to any changes, alterations or blocking of private streets, plans detailing the change accompanied by drawings, shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction over the gated facility or community for approval. A county or municipal building or codes inspector shall inspect all such installations. The inspections of security gates or barriers shall be conducted at the same time as other inspections of the gated facility or community are performed by a county or municipal building or codes inspector.
Acts 2008, ch. 1008, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-18-108 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18 / Section 13-18-108
Selection of team leader - Presentation by applicant - Draft agreement
Status: in_force

(a) At the first meeting, the joint review team shall select a participating agency to be team leader. (b) The applicant shall make a presentation to the team at this meeting on the project, stating what actions it has already undertaken, what actions will be undertaken in the future, and what actions it would like the team to take. (c) Based on the information submitted by the applicant to the contact agency, the joint review staff shall submit a draft agreement of responsibilities to the team describing the statutory and regulatory jurisdiction, duties and responsibilities of each permitting and nonpermitting agency at each level of government that may review the proposed project. It shall also describe the responsibilities and general schedule of the applicant. Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 8.
(a) At the first meeting, the joint review team shall select a participating agency to be team leader.
(b) The applicant shall make a presentation to the team at this meeting on the project, stating what actions it has already undertaken, what actions will be undertaken in the future, and what actions it would like the team to take.
(c) Based on the information submitted by the applicant to the contact agency, the joint review staff shall submit a draft agreement of responsibilities to the team describing the statutory and regulatory jurisdiction, duties and responsibilities of each permitting and nonpermitting agency at each level of government that may review the proposed project. It shall also describe the responsibilities and general schedule of the applicant.
Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-612 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-612
Housing authority obligations guaranteed by federal government eligible collateral as security for deposit of funds
Status: in_force

Wherever, by statute of this state, collateral is required as security for the deposit of public or other funds, or deposits are required to be made with any public official or department, or an investment of capital or surplus, or a reserve or other fund, is required to be maintained consisting of designated securities, notes and bonds insured by the federal housing administrator and debentures issued by the federal housing administrator and obligations of national mortgage associations shall be eligible for such purposes; provided, that such obligations shall be guaranteed as to payment by the federal government or a branch thereof. Acts 1937, ch. 83, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.17A (Williams, § 3647.41); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1112.
Wherever, by statute of this state, collateral is required as security for the deposit of public or other funds, or deposits are required to be made with any public official or department, or an investment of capital or surplus, or a reserve or other fund, is required to be maintained consisting of designated securities, notes and bonds insured by the federal housing administrator and debentures issued by the federal housing administrator and obligations of national mortgage associations shall be eligible for such purposes; provided, that such obligations shall be guaranteed as to payment by the federal government or a branch thereof.
Acts 1937, ch. 83, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.17A (Williams, § 3647.41); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-5-105 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 13-5-105
Public hearing
Status: in_force

Before the legislative body adopts such a resolution establishing a grant program or programs, the legislative body shall hold a public hearing relating to the proposal, after publishing a notice of such public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality or county at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of such public hearing. Such notice shall include the time, place and purpose of the public hearing. Acts 2004, ch. 536, § 5.
Before the legislative body adopts such a resolution establishing a grant program or programs, the legislative body shall hold a public hearing relating to the proposal, after publishing a notice of such public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality or county at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of such public hearing. Such notice shall include the time, place and purpose of the public hearing.
Acts 2004, ch. 536, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-111 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-111
Chair and vice chair
Status: in_force

The governor shall designate from those appointed members of the agency a member to serve as chair. The term of the chair shall extend to the earlier of either the date of expiration of such member's then current term as a member of the agency or a date six (6) months after the expiration of the then current term of the governor designating such chair. The agency shall annually elect one (1) of its members as vice chair. Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-2311; Acts 1988, ch. 900, § 14.
The governor shall designate from those appointed members of the agency a member to serve as chair. The term of the chair shall extend to the earlier of either the date of expiration of such member's then current term as a member of the agency or a date six (6) months after the expiration of the then current term of the governor designating such chair. The agency shall annually elect one (1) of its members as vice chair.
Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-2311; Acts 1988, ch. 900, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-22-113 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 22 / Section 13-22-113
Temporary vacation of premises
Status: in_force

(a) The chief executive officer, with respect to any housing accommodation which is the subject of an application for mortgage insurance under this chapter, may order any tenants temporarily to vacate the premises during the course of the rehabilitation, if the chief executive officer finds it necessary to have the premises vacated to proceed with the rehabilitation. (b) Any tenants who have been temporarily ordered to vacate the premises shall have the right of reinstatement therein, after the rehabilitation has been completed. Acts 1973, ch. 313, § 13; 1976, ch. 797, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-2213.
(a) The chief executive officer, with respect to any housing accommodation which is the subject of an application for mortgage insurance under this chapter, may order any tenants temporarily to vacate the premises during the course of the rehabilitation, if the chief executive officer finds it necessary to have the premises vacated to proceed with the rehabilitation.
(b) Any tenants who have been temporarily ordered to vacate the premises shall have the right of reinstatement therein, after the rehabilitation has been completed.
Acts 1973, ch. 313, § 13; 1976, ch. 797, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-2213.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-103 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 13-4-103
Powers of commission to promote municipal planning
Status: in_force

The commission may make reports and recommendations relating to the plan and development of the municipality to public officials and agencies, public utility companies, to civic, educational, professional and other organizations and to citizens. It may recommend to the executive or legislative officials of the municipality programs for public improvements and the financing for such programs. All public officials shall, upon request, furnish to the commission, within a reasonable time, such available information as it may require for its work. The commission, its members and employees, in the performance of its work, may enter upon any land and make examinations and surveys and place and maintain necessary monuments and marks on such land. In general, the commission shall have powers as may be necessary to enable it to perform its purposes and promote municipal planning. Acts 1935, ch. 34, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3493.6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-506.
The commission may make reports and recommendations relating to the plan and development of the municipality to public officials and agencies, public utility companies, to civic, educational, professional and other organizations and to citizens. It may recommend to the executive or legislative officials of the municipality programs for public improvements and the financing for such programs. All public officials shall, upon request, furnish to the commission, within a reasonable time, such available information as it may require for its work. The commission, its members and employees, in the performance of its work, may enter upon any land and make examinations and surveys and place and maintain necessary monuments and marks on such land. In general, the commission shall have powers as may be necessary to enable it to perform its purposes and promote municipal planning.
Acts 1935, ch. 34, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3493.6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-506.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-16-102 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 16 / Section 13-16-102
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Governing body" means the board or body in which the general legislative powers of a municipality are vested; (2) "Industrial park" means land and rights, easements and franchises relating thereto, and may include adequate roads and streets, water and sewer facilities, utilities, and docks and terminals, as required for the use of industry, and such appurtenant land for necessary incidental use. "Industrial park" may also include a site for the establishment or location of a single industry; (3) "Industrial park agency" means the governing body, or the commission, board, or other agency to which powers under this part have been delegated by the governing body; and (4) "Municipality" means any county or incorporated city or town in this state. Acts 1959, ch. 169, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-1302; T.C.A., § 13-16-202 .
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Governing body" means the board or body in which the general legislative powers of a municipality are vested;
(2) "Industrial park" means land and rights, easements and franchises relating thereto, and may include adequate roads and streets, water and sewer facilities, utilities, and docks and terminals, as required for the use of industry, and such appurtenant land for necessary incidental use. "Industrial park" may also include a site for the establishment or location of a single industry;
(3) "Industrial park agency" means the governing body, or the commission, board, or other agency to which powers under this part have been delegated by the governing body; and
(4) "Municipality" means any county or incorporated city or town in this state.
Acts 1959, ch. 169, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-1302; T.C.A., § 13-16-202 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-24-104 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 24 / Section 13-24-104
Inapplicability to commercial residences for persons with disabilities
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to such family residences wherein persons with disabilities reside when such residences are operated on a commercial basis. Acts 1978, ch. 863, § 2; T.C.A., § 13-2404; Acts 2011, ch. 47, § 11.
This part does not apply to such family residences wherein persons with disabilities reside when such residences are operated on a commercial basis.
Acts 1978, ch. 863, § 2; T.C.A., § 13-2404; Acts 2011, ch. 47, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-19-103 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 13-19-103
Exemptions
Status: in_force

Buildings are exempt from this code as follows: (1) All nonresidential farm buildings; (2) All temporary buildings used exclusively for construction purposes; and (3) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.] (4) Additions to one-family and two-family dwellings which: (A) Are less than ten percent (10%) of the square footage of the dwelling; and (B) Have more than fifty percent (50%) of the total outside wall and roof space composed of glass. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 312, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1978, ch. 888, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-2503; Acts 1993, ch. 193, §2; 1994, ch. 977, §§1, 2; 2003 , ch. 329, § 2.
Buildings are exempt from this code as follows:
(1) All nonresidential farm buildings;
(2) All temporary buildings used exclusively for construction purposes; and
(3) [Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
(4) Additions to one-family and two-family dwellings which: (A) Are less than ten percent (10%) of the square footage of the dwelling; and (B) Have more than fifty percent (50%) of the total outside wall and roof space composed of glass.
(A) Are less than ten percent (10%) of the square footage of the dwelling; and
(B) Have more than fifty percent (50%) of the total outside wall and roof space composed of glass.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 312, s 3, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1978, ch. 888, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-2503; Acts 1993, ch. 193, §2; 1994, ch. 977, §§1, 2; 2003 , ch. 329, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-28-203 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 28 / Section 13-28-203
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the local enterprise zone management board appointed by a municipality; (2) "Enterprise zone" means an area declared by the board to be eligible for the benefits of this part; (3) "Municipality" means an incorporated city which has adopted home rule or county which has adopted a metropolitan form of government in accordance with the Constitution of Tennessee, art. XI, § 9, and any county which has adopted a charter form of government pursuant to the Constitution of Tennessee and title 5, chapter 1, part 2; (4) "Qualified business" means any person, corporation or other entity engaged in the active conduct of a trade or business within a designated enterprise zone, except that for chain stores or other businesses or industries with multiple locations, only those locations or operations within the zone shall be considered as qualified businesses; and (5) "Qualified property" means: (A) Any tangible personal property which is used predominately by the taxpayer in an enterprise zone in the active conduct of a trade or business; (B) Any real property located in such a zone which is used predominately by the taxpayer for residential purposes or in the active conduct of a trade or business, or is sold or exchanged by an individual whose principal residence is in such a zone; or (C) Any interest in a corporation, partnership, or other entity if, for the most recent taxable year of such entity ending before the date of the sale or exchange, such entity was a qualified business. Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 3.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Board" means the local enterprise zone management board appointed by a municipality;
(2) "Enterprise zone" means an area declared by the board to be eligible for the benefits of this part;
(3) "Municipality" means an incorporated city which has adopted home rule or county which has adopted a metropolitan form of government in accordance with the Constitution of Tennessee, art. XI, § 9, and any county which has adopted a charter form of government pursuant to the Constitution of Tennessee and title 5, chapter 1, part 2;
(4) "Qualified business" means any person, corporation or other entity engaged in the active conduct of a trade or business within a designated enterprise zone, except that for chain stores or other businesses or industries with multiple locations, only those locations or operations within the zone shall be considered as qualified businesses; and
(5) "Qualified property" means: (A) Any tangible personal property which is used predominately by the taxpayer in an enterprise zone in the active conduct of a trade or business; (B) Any real property located in such a zone which is used predominately by the taxpayer for residential purposes or in the active conduct of a trade or business, or is sold or exchanged by an individual whose principal residence is in such a zone; or (C) Any interest in a corporation, partnership, or other entity if, for the most recent taxable year of such entity ending before the date of the sale or exchange, such entity was a qualified business.
(A) Any tangible personal property which is used predominately by the taxpayer in an enterprise zone in the active conduct of a trade or business;
(B) Any real property located in such a zone which is used predominately by the taxpayer for residential purposes or in the active conduct of a trade or business, or is sold or exchanged by an individual whose principal residence is in such a zone; or
(C) Any interest in a corporation, partnership, or other entity if, for the most recent taxable year of such entity ending before the date of the sale or exchange, such entity was a qualified business.
Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-708 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-708
Bonds or other obligations issued by housing authority
Status: in_force

Bonds or other obligations issued by a housing authority in connection with a transit-oriented redevelopment project pursuant to this part shall be security for public deposits and legal investments to the same extent and for the same persons, institutions, associations, corporations, and other bodies and officers as bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to this chapter, in connection with the development of slum clearance or housing projects. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
Bonds or other obligations issued by a housing authority in connection with a transit-oriented redevelopment project pursuant to this part shall be security for public deposits and legal investments to the same extent and for the same persons, institutions, associations, corporations, and other bodies and officers as bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to this chapter, in connection with the development of slum clearance or housing projects.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-11-113 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 13-11-113
Authority of the governor
Status: in_force

The governor or the governor's designee, or the head of a local agency, where a local agency undertakes a program or project without federal financial assistance and uses its permissive authority under § 13-11-111 , shall establish criteria necessary to assure that: (1) The payments and assistance authorized by this chapter shall be administered in a manner which is fair and equitable, and as uniform as practicable; (2) A displaced person who is entitled to the benefits of this chapter shall be paid promptly after proof of a move or, in hardship cases, be paid in advance; and (3) Any displaced person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibility for a payment authorized by this chapter, or the amount of a payment, may have such displaced person's application reviewed by the head of the state agency, or where the determination is made by a local agency, such displaced person may have the application reviewed by the head of the local agency. Acts 1972, ch. 608, § 13; T.C.A., § 13-1913; Acts 1988, ch. 627, § 11.
The governor or the governor's designee, or the head of a local agency, where a local agency undertakes a program or project without federal financial assistance and uses its permissive authority under § 13-11-111 , shall establish criteria necessary to assure that:
(1) The payments and assistance authorized by this chapter shall be administered in a manner which is fair and equitable, and as uniform as practicable;
(2) A displaced person who is entitled to the benefits of this chapter shall be paid promptly after proof of a move or, in hardship cases, be paid in advance; and
(3) Any displaced person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibility for a payment authorized by this chapter, or the amount of a payment, may have such displaced person's application reviewed by the head of the state agency, or where the determination is made by a local agency, such displaced person may have the application reviewed by the head of the local agency.
Acts 1972, ch. 608, § 13; T.C.A., § 13-1913; Acts 1988, ch. 627, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-18-119 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18 / Section 13-18-119
Modification of project decision schedule
Status: in_force

(a) At any time prior to the completion of the major energy project, the joint review team may: (1) Revise the special procedures for state or local agencies on the project decision schedule; (2) Add new special procedures for state or local agencies on the project decision schedule; (3) Revise any deadline on the project decision schedule; or (4) Add any new deadline on the project decision schedule. (b) No modification in the project decision schedule shall be allowed unless the team determines that: (1) Such modification would further the purposes of this chapter; (2) Continued adherence to the schedule would be impractical or would not be in the public interest; (3) In the case of a request for a modification by an agency, that the agency has exercised due diligence in attempting to comply with the schedule; (4) In the case of a request for a modification by an applicant, that the applicant has exercised due diligence in attempting to comply with the schedule; and (5) Except as provided by this section, such modification is consistent with § 13-18-114 and is published in a newspaper of general circulation. Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 19.
(a) At any time prior to the completion of the major energy project, the joint review team may: (1) Revise the special procedures for state or local agencies on the project decision schedule; (2) Add new special procedures for state or local agencies on the project decision schedule; (3) Revise any deadline on the project decision schedule; or (4) Add any new deadline on the project decision schedule.
(1) Revise the special procedures for state or local agencies on the project decision schedule;
(2) Add new special procedures for state or local agencies on the project decision schedule;
(3) Revise any deadline on the project decision schedule; or
(4) Add any new deadline on the project decision schedule.
(b) No modification in the project decision schedule shall be allowed unless the team determines that: (1) Such modification would further the purposes of this chapter; (2) Continued adherence to the schedule would be impractical or would not be in the public interest; (3) In the case of a request for a modification by an agency, that the agency has exercised due diligence in attempting to comply with the schedule; (4) In the case of a request for a modification by an applicant, that the applicant has exercised due diligence in attempting to comply with the schedule; and (5) Except as provided by this section, such modification is consistent with § 13-18-114 and is published in a newspaper of general circulation.
(1) Such modification would further the purposes of this chapter;
(2) Continued adherence to the schedule would be impractical or would not be in the public interest;
(3) In the case of a request for a modification by an agency, that the agency has exercised due diligence in attempting to comply with the schedule;
(4) In the case of a request for a modification by an applicant, that the applicant has exercised due diligence in attempting to comply with the schedule; and
(5) Except as provided by this section, such modification is consistent with § 13-18-114 and is published in a newspaper of general circulation.
Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-28-204 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 28 / Section 13-28-204
Local ordinance or resolution - Enterprise zone management board
Status: in_force

Each municipality is authorized to create and appoint by ordinance or resolution an enterprise zone management board. The ordinance or resolution shall designate the number and qualification of board members, establish the terms of office of such board members and provide for the appointment of members and administration of such board. No such ordinance or resolution shall take effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of the municipality at two (2) consecutive, regularly scheduled meetings. Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 4.
Each municipality is authorized to create and appoint by ordinance or resolution an enterprise zone management board. The ordinance or resolution shall designate the number and qualification of board members, establish the terms of office of such board members and provide for the appointment of members and administration of such board. No such ordinance or resolution shall take effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of the municipality at two (2) consecutive, regularly scheduled meetings.
Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-606 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-606
Supersession of conflicting requirements
Status: in_force

This part supersedes any ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, or other requirement of any type enacted, maintained, or enforced by a local governing body that is in conflict with this part. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 972,s 1, eff. 5/17/2018.
This part supersedes any ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, or other requirement of any type enacted, maintained, or enforced by a local governing body that is in conflict with this part.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 972,s 1, eff. 5/17/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-24-412 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 24 / Section 13-24-412
Private right of action
Status: in_force

Any party aggrieved by the failure of an authority to act in accordance with this part may seek remedy in the chancery court for the county in which the applicant attempted to deploy or has deployed a small wireless facility, unless the claim seeks a remedy against the state, in which case the claim must be brought in the chancery court of Davidson County. The court may order an appropriate remedy to address any action inconsistent with this part. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 819,s 1, eff. 4/24/2018.
Any party aggrieved by the failure of an authority to act in accordance with this part may seek remedy in the chancery court for the county in which the applicant attempted to deploy or has deployed a small wireless facility, unless the claim seeks a remedy against the state, in which case the claim must be brought in the chancery court of Davidson County. The court may order an appropriate remedy to address any action inconsistent with this part.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 819,s 1, eff. 4/24/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-28-207 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 28 / Section 13-28-207
Application - Review - Removal of designation
Status: in_force

(a) Upon receipt of an application from the municipality, the board shall review such application and secure any additional information it deems necessary for the purpose of determining whether the area or areas described in the application qualify to be declared an enterprise zone. (b) The board shall complete its review within ninety (90) days of receipt of the application, but it may extend this time period an additional thirty (30) days if necessary. If the application meets the established criteria, then the board shall declare the designated area to be an enterprise zone. If the application does not meet the criteria, then the board shall deny the application and inform the municipality of that fact, together with a description of the reasons the application failed to meet the criteria. If the board fails to render a decision within the required time period, the application shall be automatically approved. (c) The board may remove designation of any area as an enterprise zone if such area no longer meets the criteria for designation as set out in this part; provided, that no designation shall be removed less than ten (10) years from the date of original designation unless there are no beneficiaries or qualified businesses remaining in the zone. Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 7.
(a) Upon receipt of an application from the municipality, the board shall review such application and secure any additional information it deems necessary for the purpose of determining whether the area or areas described in the application qualify to be declared an enterprise zone.
(b) The board shall complete its review within ninety (90) days of receipt of the application, but it may extend this time period an additional thirty (30) days if necessary. If the application meets the established criteria, then the board shall declare the designated area to be an enterprise zone. If the application does not meet the criteria, then the board shall deny the application and inform the municipality of that fact, together with a description of the reasons the application failed to meet the criteria. If the board fails to render a decision within the required time period, the application shall be automatically approved.
(c) The board may remove designation of any area as an enterprise zone if such area no longer meets the criteria for designation as set out in this part; provided, that no designation shall be removed less than ten (10) years from the date of original designation unless there are no beneficiaries or qualified businesses remaining in the zone.
Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-10-109 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 13-10-109
Financial assistance - Approved sources
Status: in_force

Any local government may apply for, accept, and expend financial assistance from: (1) The state, for one (1) or more mass transportation projects provided pursuant to this title, whether by way of direct financial assistance or by way of prefinancing of any financial assistance from the federal government; and (2) The federal government, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, for the construction, operation or maintenance of one (1) or more mass transportation projects provided pursuant to any act of the congress of the United States or any rule, regulation or order promulgated pursuant thereto. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 15; 1977, ch. 276, §§ 26-28; T.C.A., § 13-1709.
Any local government may apply for, accept, and expend financial assistance from:
(1) The state, for one (1) or more mass transportation projects provided pursuant to this title, whether by way of direct financial assistance or by way of prefinancing of any financial assistance from the federal government; and
(2) The federal government, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, for the construction, operation or maintenance of one (1) or more mass transportation projects provided pursuant to any act of the congress of the United States or any rule, regulation or order promulgated pursuant thereto.
Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 15; 1977, ch. 276, §§ 26-28; T.C.A., § 13-1709.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-210 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-210
Urban renewal projects - Extent of rehabilitation
Status: in_force

In addition to its authority under any other section of this part, an authority is hereby authorized to plan and undertake urban renewal projects. As used in this part, an urban renewal project may include undertakings and activities for the elimination, and for the prevention of the development or spread, of slums or blighted, deteriorated, or deteriorating areas, and may involve any work or undertaking for such purpose constituting a redevelopment project of any rehabilitation or conservation work, or any combination of such undertaking or work. For this purpose, "rehabilitation or conservation work" may include: (1) Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements; (2) Acquisition of real property and demolition, removal, or rehabilitation of buildings and improvements thereon where necessary to eliminate unhealthy, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lessen density, reduce traffic hazards, eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare, or to otherwise remove or prevent the spread of blight or deterioration, or to provide land for needed public facilities; (3) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out the objectives of the urban renewal project; and (4) The disposition, for uses in accordance with the objectives of the urban renewal project, of any property or part thereof acquired in the area of such project; provided, that such disposition shall be in the manner prescribed in this part for the disposition of property in a redevelopment project area. Acts 1955, ch. 181, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-822.
In addition to its authority under any other section of this part, an authority is hereby authorized to plan and undertake urban renewal projects. As used in this part, an urban renewal project may include undertakings and activities for the elimination, and for the prevention of the development or spread, of slums or blighted, deteriorated, or deteriorating areas, and may involve any work or undertaking for such purpose constituting a redevelopment project of any rehabilitation or conservation work, or any combination of such undertaking or work. For this purpose, "rehabilitation or conservation work" may include:
(1) Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements;
(2) Acquisition of real property and demolition, removal, or rehabilitation of buildings and improvements thereon where necessary to eliminate unhealthy, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lessen density, reduce traffic hazards, eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare, or to otherwise remove or prevent the spread of blight or deterioration, or to provide land for needed public facilities;
(3) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out the objectives of the urban renewal project; and
(4) The disposition, for uses in accordance with the objectives of the urban renewal project, of any property or part thereof acquired in the area of such project; provided, that such disposition shall be in the manner prescribed in this part for the disposition of property in a redevelopment project area.
Acts 1955, ch. 181, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-822.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-24-405 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 24 / Section 13-24-405
Existing law unaffected
Status: in_force

This part does not: (1) Create regulatory jurisdiction for any subdivision of the state regarding communications services that does not exist under applicable law, regardless of the technology used to deliver the services; (2) Restrict access granted by § 65-21-201 or expand access authorized under § 54-16-112 ; (3) Authorize the creation of local taxation in the form of ROW taxes, rates, or fees that exceed the cost-based fees authorized under existing law, except that the specific fees or rates established pursuant to this part do not exceed cost; (4) Alter or exempt any entity from the franchising requirements for providing video services or cable services set forth in title 7, chapter 59; (5) Apply to any segment of the statewide P25 interoperable communications system governed by § 4-3-2018 ; (6) Alter the requirements or exempt any entity from the requirements to relocate facilities, including any PSS, small wireless facility, or other related infrastructure, to the same extent as any facility pursuant to title 54, chapter 5, part 8, or other similar generally applicable requirement imposed on entities who deploy infrastructure in ROW; (7) Prohibit a local authority from the nondiscriminatory enforcement of breakaway sign post requirements and safety restrictions generally imposed for all structures within a ROW; (8) Prohibit a local authority from the nondiscriminatory enforcement of vegetation control requirements that are imposed upon entities that deploy infrastructure in a ROW for the purpose of limiting the chances of damage or injury as a result of infrastructure that is obscured from view due to vegetation; or (9) Prohibit a local authority from the nondiscriminatory enforcement of generally applicable local rules regarding removal of unsafe, abandoned, or inoperable obstructions in a ROW. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 819,s 1, eff. 4/24/2018.
This part does not:
(1) Create regulatory jurisdiction for any subdivision of the state regarding communications services that does not exist under applicable law, regardless of the technology used to deliver the services;
(2) Restrict access granted by § 65-21-201 or expand access authorized under § 54-16-112 ;
(3) Authorize the creation of local taxation in the form of ROW taxes, rates, or fees that exceed the cost-based fees authorized under existing law, except that the specific fees or rates established pursuant to this part do not exceed cost;
(4) Alter or exempt any entity from the franchising requirements for providing video services or cable services set forth in title 7, chapter 59;
(5) Apply to any segment of the statewide P25 interoperable communications system governed by § 4-3-2018 ;
(6) Alter the requirements or exempt any entity from the requirements to relocate facilities, including any PSS, small wireless facility, or other related infrastructure, to the same extent as any facility pursuant to title 54, chapter 5, part 8, or other similar generally applicable requirement imposed on entities who deploy infrastructure in ROW;
(7) Prohibit a local authority from the nondiscriminatory enforcement of breakaway sign post requirements and safety restrictions generally imposed for all structures within a ROW;
(8) Prohibit a local authority from the nondiscriminatory enforcement of vegetation control requirements that are imposed upon entities that deploy infrastructure in a ROW for the purpose of limiting the chances of damage or injury as a result of infrastructure that is obscured from view due to vegetation; or
(9) Prohibit a local authority from the nondiscriminatory enforcement of generally applicable local rules regarding removal of unsafe, abandoned, or inoperable obstructions in a ROW.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 819,s 1, eff. 4/24/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-2-101 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 13-2-101
Federal aid for public works - Application by state, county or municipality
Status: in_force

The state of Tennessee, any department or division thereof, or any county or incorporated municipality in this state with a population of more than five hundred (500) by the last federal census, is authorized to make application for funds under the provisions of any act of congress heretofore or hereafter enacted making grants, loans or advances to the states, or any department or division thereof, or any county or municipality, for the purpose of aiding in the financing of public works. Municipalities with a population of less than five hundred (500) by the preceding federal census may make application through the appropriate agency of the county in which they are located. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 72,s 2, eff. 4/6/2015.
The state of Tennessee, any department or division thereof, or any county or incorporated municipality in this state with a population of more than five hundred (500) by the last federal census, is authorized to make application for funds under the provisions of any act of congress heretofore or hereafter enacted making grants, loans or advances to the states, or any department or division thereof, or any county or municipality, for the purpose of aiding in the financing of public works. Municipalities with a population of less than five hundred (500) by the preceding federal census may make application through the appropriate agency of the county in which they are located.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 72,s 2, eff. 4/6/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-11-102 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 13-11-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a uniform policy for the fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a direct result of programs or projects undertaken by state agencies with or without federal financial assistance, programs or projects undertaken by local agencies with federal or state financial assistance and programs or projects undertaken by persons with federal financial assistance, in order that such displaced persons shall not suffer disproportionate injuries as a result of federal or state programs or projects designed for the benefit of the public as a whole, and to minimize the hardship of displacement on such persons. Acts 1972, ch. 608, § 2; T.C.A., § 13-1902; Acts 1988, ch. 627, § 1.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a uniform policy for the fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced as a direct result of programs or projects undertaken by state agencies with or without federal financial assistance, programs or projects undertaken by local agencies with federal or state financial assistance and programs or projects undertaken by persons with federal financial assistance, in order that such displaced persons shall not suffer disproportionate injuries as a result of federal or state programs or projects designed for the benefit of the public as a whole, and to minimize the hardship of displacement on such persons.
Acts 1972, ch. 608, § 2; T.C.A., § 13-1902; Acts 1988, ch. 627, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-5-107 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 13-5-107
Penalties for failure to use grant funds according to program
Status: in_force

It is theft of property punishable as provided in § 39-14-105 to knowingly fail to utilize grant funds in accordance with the program developed by the municipality or county. Acts 2004, ch. 536, § 7.
It is theft of property punishable as provided in § 39-14-105 to knowingly fail to utilize grant funds in accordance with the program developed by the municipality or county.
Acts 2004, ch. 536, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-207 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-207
Conflicts of interest
Status: in_force

(a) No officer or employee of the municipality, or of the vacant property review commission, who in the course of such officer's or employee's duties is required to participate in the determination of property blight or deterioration or the issuance of notices on code violations which may lead to a determination of blight or deterioration, shall acquire any interest in any property declared to be blighted or deteriorated. (b) If any such officer or employee owns or has a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any property certified to be blighted or deteriorated, the officer or employee shall immediately disclose, in writing, such interest to the commission and to the legislative body, and such disclosure shall be entered in the minutes of the commission and of the legislative body. (c) Failure to so disclose such interest shall constitute misconduct in office. (d) No payment shall be made to any officer or employee for any property or interest therein acquired by the municipality from such officer or employee unless the amount of such payment is fixed by court order in eminent domain proceedings, or unless payment is unanimously approved by the legislative body. Acts 1990, ch. 1034, § 7.
(a) No officer or employee of the municipality, or of the vacant property review commission, who in the course of such officer's or employee's duties is required to participate in the determination of property blight or deterioration or the issuance of notices on code violations which may lead to a determination of blight or deterioration, shall acquire any interest in any property declared to be blighted or deteriorated.
(b) If any such officer or employee owns or has a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any property certified to be blighted or deteriorated, the officer or employee shall immediately disclose, in writing, such interest to the commission and to the legislative body, and such disclosure shall be entered in the minutes of the commission and of the legislative body.
(c) Failure to so disclose such interest shall constitute misconduct in office.
(d) No payment shall be made to any officer or employee for any property or interest therein acquired by the municipality from such officer or employee unless the amount of such payment is fixed by court order in eminent domain proceedings, or unless payment is unanimously approved by the legislative body.
Acts 1990, ch. 1034, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-203 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-203
Hearing on ordinance or amendment - Notice - Publication - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) Before enacting the zoning ordinance or any amendment thereof, the chief legislative body shall hold a public hearing thereon, at least twenty-one (21) calendar days' notice of the time and place of which shall be published in the official municipal journal or in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. (b) No change in or departure from the text or maps as certified by the planning commission shall be made, unless such change or departure be first submitted to the planning commission and approved by it, or, if disapproved, shall receive the favorable vote of a majority of the entire membership of the chief legislative body. (c) Notwithstanding the requirements of any municipality's charter to the contrary, the entire text of a comprehensive zoning ordinance need not be published in a newspaper. For those municipalities whose charters do require ordinances to be published in a newspaper, it shall be sufficient for the comprehensive zoning ordinance that its caption and a complete summary be published. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 701,s 3, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 1935, ch. 44, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3407.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-703; Acts 1984, ch. 811, § 3.
(a) Before enacting the zoning ordinance or any amendment thereof, the chief legislative body shall hold a public hearing thereon, at least twenty-one (21) calendar days' notice of the time and place of which shall be published in the official municipal journal or in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality.
(b) No change in or departure from the text or maps as certified by the planning commission shall be made, unless such change or departure be first submitted to the planning commission and approved by it, or, if disapproved, shall receive the favorable vote of a majority of the entire membership of the chief legislative body.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirements of any municipality's charter to the contrary, the entire text of a comprehensive zoning ordinance need not be published in a newspaper. For those municipalities whose charters do require ordinances to be published in a newspaper, it shall be sufficient for the comprehensive zoning ordinance that its caption and a complete summary be published.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 701,s 3, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1935, ch. 44, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3407.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-703; Acts 1984, ch. 811, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-8-106 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 13-8-106
Maintenance and upkeep of security gate or barrier
Status: in_force

(a) The maintenance and upkeep of any security gate or barrier shall be the sole responsibility of the developer, owner or any duly incorporated and active association having jurisdiction of the gated facility or community. (b) Inoperative security gates or barriers shall be repaired immediately. Inoperative gates shall be locked in the open position until repairs are made. Abandoned gates shall be permanently locked in the open position. Acts 2008, ch. 1008, § 7.
(a) The maintenance and upkeep of any security gate or barrier shall be the sole responsibility of the developer, owner or any duly incorporated and active association having jurisdiction of the gated facility or community.
(b) Inoperative security gates or barriers shall be repaired immediately. Inoperative gates shall be locked in the open position until repairs are made. Abandoned gates shall be permanently locked in the open position.
Acts 2008, ch. 1008, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-28-211 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 28 / Section 13-28-211
Issuance of permission required by law - Agency authority
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the authority delegated to the board to implement this part, the authority for issuing licenses, permits, certificates, approvals, registrations, charters, or any other form of permission required by law shall remain with the agency otherwise legally authorized to issue such form of permission. Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 11.
Notwithstanding the authority delegated to the board to implement this part, the authority for issuing licenses, permits, certificates, approvals, registrations, charters, or any other form of permission required by law shall remain with the agency otherwise legally authorized to issue such form of permission.
Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-10-202 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 13-10-202
Financial and legal independence
Status: in_force

(a) Unless waived under 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) , the department: (1) Shall be financially and legally independent from any rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department; (2) May not employ an individual who is also employed by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department; and (3) May not directly provide public transportation services in an area with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department. (b) A rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department may not provide funding to the department in a manner prohibited by the federal transit administration. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 2, eff. 4/18/2018.
(a) Unless waived under 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) , the department: (1) Shall be financially and legally independent from any rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department; (2) May not employ an individual who is also employed by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department; and (3) May not directly provide public transportation services in an area with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department.
(1) Shall be financially and legally independent from any rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department;
(2) May not employ an individual who is also employed by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department; and
(3) May not directly provide public transportation services in an area with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department.
(b) A rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department may not provide funding to the department in a manner prohibited by the federal transit administration.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 2, eff. 4/18/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-204 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-204
Amendments to zoning ordinances
Status: in_force

The zoning ordinance, including the maps, may from time to time be amended; but no amendment shall become effective unless it is first submitted to and approved by the planning commission or, if disapproved, receives the favorable vote of a majority of the entire membership of the chief legislative body. Acts 1935, ch. 44, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 3407.4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-704.
The zoning ordinance, including the maps, may from time to time be amended; but no amendment shall become effective unless it is first submitted to and approved by the planning commission or, if disapproved, receives the favorable vote of a majority of the entire membership of the chief legislative body.
Acts 1935, ch. 44, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 3407.4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-704.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-13-206 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-206
Applicability
Status: in_force

Inner city safe neighborhood pilot demonstration project grants shall be approved only for safewalk projects to be located within inner city areas of municipalities having a population in excess of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Acts 1996, ch. 896, § 6.
Inner city safe neighborhood pilot demonstration project grants shall be approved only for safewalk projects to be located within inner city areas of municipalities having a population in excess of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1996, ch. 896, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-13-108 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-108
Audit
Status: in_force

The books and records of a local neighborhood development corporation shall be subject to an annual audit by the comptroller of the treasury if the corporation has received a grant or appropriation from the state or any agency thereof. Acts 1987, ch. 343, § 7; 1992, ch. 864, § 8.
The books and records of a local neighborhood development corporation shall be subject to an annual audit by the comptroller of the treasury if the corporation has received a grant or appropriation from the state or any agency thereof.
Acts 1987, ch. 343, § 7; 1992, ch. 864, § 8.