Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-614 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-614
Notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Notice of the public hearing shall be given by publishing a notice once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. It shall not be necessary to set out in full in such notice the proposed establishment ordinance, but such notice shall state in summary detail those facts required to be included in the initiating petition or initiating resolution. The notice shall state the time and place of such public hearing, which shall be at least seven (7) days following the date of publication of the third and final notice. Such notice shall also be given by mail to each owner of real property within the proposed district. Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
Notice of the public hearing shall be given by publishing a notice once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. It shall not be necessary to set out in full in such notice the proposed establishment ordinance, but such notice shall state in summary detail those facts required to be included in the initiating petition or initiating resolution. The notice shall state the time and place of such public hearing, which shall be at least seven (7) days following the date of publication of the third and final notice. Such notice shall also be given by mail to each owner of real property within the proposed district.
Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-21-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 21 / Section 7-21-105
Unified government permitted - When - Effect of unification
Status: in_force

(a) Each county in this state whose voters have adopted a charter form of government and the principal city within its boundaries may create and establish a unified government to perform all of the governmental and corporate functions now, or hereafter authorized to be, performed by the county government and by the government of the principal city in the manner and with the consequences provided for in this chapter. The government of a smaller city within the county may initially or subsequently merge into the unified government by complying with § 7-21-107 or § 7-21-204(c) . Any municipality lying in two (2) or more counties may unify with the county in which the majority of its territory lies. (b) After unification of a charter county government with a municipality, no functions of the governing bodies of the county and the unified municipality, or of the officers of the governing bodies, shall be retained and continued, unless otherwise so provided either in the charter of the unified government or the Constitution of Tennessee. (c) After the unification, no officer or agency of the county or the unified municipality shall retain any right, power, duty or obligation, unless so provided either in the charter of the unified government or the Constitution of Tennessee; provided, that nothing contained in this chapter shall impair the rights and obligations of notaries public commissioned according to law by the county prior to unification, and such notaries public shall continue to serve for the remainder of their terms as originally commissioned. Acts 1991, ch. 497, § 105.
(a) Each county in this state whose voters have adopted a charter form of government and the principal city within its boundaries may create and establish a unified government to perform all of the governmental and corporate functions now, or hereafter authorized to be, performed by the county government and by the government of the principal city in the manner and with the consequences provided for in this chapter. The government of a smaller city within the county may initially or subsequently merge into the unified government by complying with § 7-21-107 or § 7-21-204(c) . Any municipality lying in two (2) or more counties may unify with the county in which the majority of its territory lies.
(b) After unification of a charter county government with a municipality, no functions of the governing bodies of the county and the unified municipality, or of the officers of the governing bodies, shall be retained and continued, unless otherwise so provided either in the charter of the unified government or the Constitution of Tennessee.
(c) After the unification, no officer or agency of the county or the unified municipality shall retain any right, power, duty or obligation, unless so provided either in the charter of the unified government or the Constitution of Tennessee; provided, that nothing contained in this chapter shall impair the rights and obligations of notaries public commissioned according to law by the county prior to unification, and such notaries public shall continue to serve for the remainder of their terms as originally commissioned.
Acts 1991, ch. 497, § 105.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-66-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 66 / Section 7-66-103
Purpose of chapter - Property affected
Status: in_force

This chapter shall provide for an alternative method for the acquisition and the disposition of real property owned by units of local government. This property shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) Real property brought in by units of local government at delinquent tax sales; (2) Other real property purchased by units of local government; (3) Real property made available by other local, state or federal governmental agencies; and (4) Real property made available to the local units of government by a private party. Acts 1985, ch. 281, § 3.
This chapter shall provide for an alternative method for the acquisition and the disposition of real property owned by units of local government. This property shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(1) Real property brought in by units of local government at delinquent tax sales;
(2) Other real property purchased by units of local government;
(3) Real property made available by other local, state or federal governmental agencies; and
(4) Real property made available to the local units of government by a private party.
Acts 1985, ch. 281, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-55-108 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 55 / Section 7-55-108
Bond resolution - Contents and covenants - Receivers - Recourse
Status: in_force

(a) Any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this chapter may contain covenants as to the: (1) Use and disposition of the rentals from the industrial building for which the bonds are to be issued, including the creation and maintenance of reserves; (2) Issuance of other or additional bonds payable from the income and revenues from such industrial building; (3) Maintenance and repair of such industrial building; (4) Insurance to be carried on the industrial building and the use and disposition of insurance moneys; and (5) Terms and conditions upon which the holders of the bonds, or any portion of the bonds or any trustees for the bonds, shall be entitled to the appointment of a receiver by the chancery court, which court shall have jurisdiction in such proceedings, and which receiver may enter and take possession of the industrial building and lease and maintain the industrial building, prescribe rentals and collect, receive, and apply all income and revenues thereafter arising from the rentals in the same manner and to the same extent as the municipality itself might do. (b) This chapter and any such resolution or resolutions shall be a contract with the holder or holders of the bonds and shall continue in effect until the principal of and the interest on the bonds so issued shall have been fully paid, and the duties of the municipality and its governing body and officers under this chapter, and any such resolution or resolutions shall be enforceable by a bondholder by mandamus, or other appropriate suit, action or proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction. Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 10; T.C.A., § 6-2908.
(a) Any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this chapter may contain covenants as to the: (1) Use and disposition of the rentals from the industrial building for which the bonds are to be issued, including the creation and maintenance of reserves; (2) Issuance of other or additional bonds payable from the income and revenues from such industrial building; (3) Maintenance and repair of such industrial building; (4) Insurance to be carried on the industrial building and the use and disposition of insurance moneys; and (5) Terms and conditions upon which the holders of the bonds, or any portion of the bonds or any trustees for the bonds, shall be entitled to the appointment of a receiver by the chancery court, which court shall have jurisdiction in such proceedings, and which receiver may enter and take possession of the industrial building and lease and maintain the industrial building, prescribe rentals and collect, receive, and apply all income and revenues thereafter arising from the rentals in the same manner and to the same extent as the municipality itself might do.
(1) Use and disposition of the rentals from the industrial building for which the bonds are to be issued, including the creation and maintenance of reserves;
(2) Issuance of other or additional bonds payable from the income and revenues from such industrial building;
(3) Maintenance and repair of such industrial building;
(4) Insurance to be carried on the industrial building and the use and disposition of insurance moneys; and
(5) Terms and conditions upon which the holders of the bonds, or any portion of the bonds or any trustees for the bonds, shall be entitled to the appointment of a receiver by the chancery court, which court shall have jurisdiction in such proceedings, and which receiver may enter and take possession of the industrial building and lease and maintain the industrial building, prescribe rentals and collect, receive, and apply all income and revenues thereafter arising from the rentals in the same manner and to the same extent as the municipality itself might do.
(b) This chapter and any such resolution or resolutions shall be a contract with the holder or holders of the bonds and shall continue in effect until the principal of and the interest on the bonds so issued shall have been fully paid, and the duties of the municipality and its governing body and officers under this chapter, and any such resolution or resolutions shall be enforceable by a bondholder by mandamus, or other appropriate suit, action or proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 10; T.C.A., § 6-2908.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-509 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-509
Effect of other laws
Status: in_force

In the event of conflict between this part and any other laws or parts of laws governing the state, this part shall govern. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
In the event of conflict between this part and any other laws or parts of laws governing the state, this part shall govern.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-401 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-401
Extension of utility services
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in § 7-82-302 , each county, utility district, municipality or other public agency conducting any utility service specifically including waterworks, water plants and water distribution systems and sewage collection and treatment systems is authorized to extend such services beyond the boundaries of such county, utility district, municipality or public agency to customers desiring such service. (b) Any such county, utility district, municipality or public utility agency shall establish proper charges for the services so rendered so that any such outside service is self-supporting. (c) No such county, utility district, municipality or public utility agency shall extend its services into sections of roads or streets already occupied by other public agencies rendering the same service, so long as such other public agency continues to render such service. Acts 1949, ch. 23, §§ 1-3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.47 (Williams, §§ 3695.45-3695.47); Acts 1959, ch. 166, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-604.
(a) Except as provided in § 7-82-302 , each county, utility district, municipality or other public agency conducting any utility service specifically including waterworks, water plants and water distribution systems and sewage collection and treatment systems is authorized to extend such services beyond the boundaries of such county, utility district, municipality or public agency to customers desiring such service.
(b) Any such county, utility district, municipality or public utility agency shall establish proper charges for the services so rendered so that any such outside service is self-supporting.
(c) No such county, utility district, municipality or public utility agency shall extend its services into sections of roads or streets already occupied by other public agencies rendering the same service, so long as such other public agency continues to render such service.
Acts 1949, ch. 23, §§ 1-3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.47 (Williams, §§ 3695.45-3695.47); Acts 1959, ch. 166, § 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-604.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-81-201 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 7-81-201
Legislative power - Name of assembly
Status: in_force

The legislative power of the town shall reside in the voters of the town properly assembled at a convenient place, and such assembly shall be known as the "town assembly." Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 14; Shan., § 2023a30; Code 1932, § 3661; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2513.
The legislative power of the town shall reside in the voters of the town properly assembled at a convenient place, and such assembly shall be known as the "town assembly."
Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 14; Shan., § 2023a30; Code 1932, § 3661; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2513.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-706 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-706
Municipal powers
Status: in_force

This part does not affect or impair the control and jurisdiction that a municipality has over all property within its boundaries. The powers and authority granted by this part are in addition to all other powers and authority now residing with, or later granted to, municipalities in this state, and all powers granted by this part are subject to the general control and jurisdiction of such municipalities. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
This part does not affect or impair the control and jurisdiction that a municipality has over all property within its boundaries. The powers and authority granted by this part are in addition to all other powers and authority now residing with, or later granted to, municipalities in this state, and all powers granted by this part are subject to the general control and jurisdiction of such municipalities.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-4-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 7-4-103
Tax added to room invoice - Tax on short-term rental unit - Collection and remittance of tax
Status: in_force

(a) The tax shall be added by each and every operator to each invoice prepared by the operator for the occupancy of the operator's hotel, such invoice to be given directly or transmitted to the transient, and the tax shall be collected by the operator from the transient and remitted to the tax collection official. (b) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, on or after January 1, 2021, the tax, when levied upon the occupancy of a short-term rental unit secured through a short-term rental unit marketplace, must be collected and remitted in accordance with title 67, chapter 4, part 15. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 787, s 3, eff. 1/1/2021. Acts 1976, ch. 704, § 3; modified; T.C.A., § 6-3728; Acts 1994, ch. 758, § 4.
(a) The tax shall be added by each and every operator to each invoice prepared by the operator for the occupancy of the operator's hotel, such invoice to be given directly or transmitted to the transient, and the tax shall be collected by the operator from the transient and remitted to the tax collection official.
(b) Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, on or after January 1, 2021, the tax, when levied upon the occupancy of a short-term rental unit secured through a short-term rental unit marketplace, must be collected and remitted in accordance with title 67, chapter 4, part 15.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 787, s 3, eff. 1/1/2021.
Acts 1976, ch. 704, § 3; modified; T.C.A., § 6-3728; Acts 1994, ch. 758, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-714 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-714
Public hearing procedure
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All persons whose property may be affected by such improvement may appear at the public hearing in person, by attorney, or by petition and protest against the creation of the infrastructure development district. The governing body shall consider the objections and protests, if any, and may change the district boundaries or modify the proposal in such manner as may be deemed advisable by the governing body. (2) At the conclusion of the public hearing, each applicable governing body shall adopt, adopt as amended, or reject the organization of the proposed infrastructure development district by the adoption or rejection of a resolution setting out the district. In host municipalities requiring two (2) or more readings before passage of a resolution due to local charter or ordinance requirements, all required readings must be held prior to the public hearing, except the final reading, so that the adoption may take place at the conclusion of the public hearing. (b) A person who fails to file a protest, or who fails to appear at the public hearing or protest, or, having filed a protest, withdraws the protest, is deemed to have waived any objection to the creation of the district, the making of the improvements, and the inclusion of the person's property in the district. (c) An infrastructure development district may only be established by resolution passed by a majority vote of the members of the governing body present and voting upon conclusion of the public hearing procedure as set forth in this section. (d) In the event two (2) or more host municipalities are required to approve the establishment of an infrastructure development district, and the establishment resolutions adopted by the governing bodies of such municipalities vary in any material respect, then the establishment resolutions do not go into effect until one (1) or more of the governing bodies adopts amendatory resolutions sufficient to cause the establishment resolutions to be consistent in all material respects. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
(a) (1) All persons whose property may be affected by such improvement may appear at the public hearing in person, by attorney, or by petition and protest against the creation of the infrastructure development district. The governing body shall consider the objections and protests, if any, and may change the district boundaries or modify the proposal in such manner as may be deemed advisable by the governing body. (2) At the conclusion of the public hearing, each applicable governing body shall adopt, adopt as amended, or reject the organization of the proposed infrastructure development district by the adoption or rejection of a resolution setting out the district. In host municipalities requiring two (2) or more readings before passage of a resolution due to local charter or ordinance requirements, all required readings must be held prior to the public hearing, except the final reading, so that the adoption may take place at the conclusion of the public hearing.
(1) All persons whose property may be affected by such improvement may appear at the public hearing in person, by attorney, or by petition and protest against the creation of the infrastructure development district. The governing body shall consider the objections and protests, if any, and may change the district boundaries or modify the proposal in such manner as may be deemed advisable by the governing body.
(2) At the conclusion of the public hearing, each applicable governing body shall adopt, adopt as amended, or reject the organization of the proposed infrastructure development district by the adoption or rejection of a resolution setting out the district. In host municipalities requiring two (2) or more readings before passage of a resolution due to local charter or ordinance requirements, all required readings must be held prior to the public hearing, except the final reading, so that the adoption may take place at the conclusion of the public hearing.
(b) A person who fails to file a protest, or who fails to appear at the public hearing or protest, or, having filed a protest, withdraws the protest, is deemed to have waived any objection to the creation of the district, the making of the improvements, and the inclusion of the person's property in the district.
(c) An infrastructure development district may only be established by resolution passed by a majority vote of the members of the governing body present and voting upon conclusion of the public hearing procedure as set forth in this section.
(d) In the event two (2) or more host municipalities are required to approve the establishment of an infrastructure development district, and the establishment resolutions adopted by the governing bodies of such municipalities vary in any material respect, then the establishment resolutions do not go into effect until one (1) or more of the governing bodies adopts amendatory resolutions sufficient to cause the establishment resolutions to be consistent in all material respects.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-8-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 8 / Section 7-8-104
Design of program - Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The agency shall design and tailor the program according to its needs and requirements and shall promulgate necessary rules and regulations to implement the effect and intent of this chapter. Acts 1987, ch. 411, § 4.
The agency shall design and tailor the program according to its needs and requirements and shall promulgate necessary rules and regulations to implement the effect and intent of this chapter.
Acts 1987, ch. 411, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-65-112 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 65 / Section 7-65-112
Security for bonds
Status: in_force

The principal of and interest on any bonds issued by the authority shall be secured by a pledge of the revenues and receipts out of which the principal and interest shall be made payable, and may be secured by a mortgage or deed of trust covering all or any part of the projects from which the revenues or receipts so pledged may be derived, including any enlargements of and additions to any such projects thereafter made. The resolution under which the bonds are authorized to be issued and any such mortgage or deed of trust may contain any agreements and provisions respecting the maintenance or operation of the projects covered by the resolution, the fixing and collection of rents for any portions of the projects leased by the authority to others, the creation and maintenance of special funds from such revenues, limitations on the issuance of additional bonds and the rights and remedies available in the event of default, all as the board of directors shall deem advisable and not in conflict with this section. Each pledge, agreement, mortgage and deed of trust made for the benefit or security of any of the bonds of the authority shall continue effective until the principal of and interest on the bonds for the benefit of which the pledge, agreement, mortgage and deed of trust were made shall have been fully paid or adequate provision shall be made for the payment of the principal and interest. In the event of default in such payment or in any agreements of the authority made as a part of the contract under which the bonds were issued, whether contained in the proceedings authorizing the bonds or in any mortgage and deed of trust executed as security for the bonds, the payment or agreement may be enforced by suit, mandamus, the appointment of a receiver in equity or by foreclosure of any such mortgage and deed of trust or any one (1) or more of the remedies. Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 12.
The principal of and interest on any bonds issued by the authority shall be secured by a pledge of the revenues and receipts out of which the principal and interest shall be made payable, and may be secured by a mortgage or deed of trust covering all or any part of the projects from which the revenues or receipts so pledged may be derived, including any enlargements of and additions to any such projects thereafter made. The resolution under which the bonds are authorized to be issued and any such mortgage or deed of trust may contain any agreements and provisions respecting the maintenance or operation of the projects covered by the resolution, the fixing and collection of rents for any portions of the projects leased by the authority to others, the creation and maintenance of special funds from such revenues, limitations on the issuance of additional bonds and the rights and remedies available in the event of default, all as the board of directors shall deem advisable and not in conflict with this section. Each pledge, agreement, mortgage and deed of trust made for the benefit or security of any of the bonds of the authority shall continue effective until the principal of and interest on the bonds for the benefit of which the pledge, agreement, mortgage and deed of trust were made shall have been fully paid or adequate provision shall be made for the payment of the principal and interest. In the event of default in such payment or in any agreements of the authority made as a part of the contract under which the bonds were issued, whether contained in the proceedings authorizing the bonds or in any mortgage and deed of trust executed as security for the bonds, the payment or agreement may be enforced by suit, mandamus, the appointment of a receiver in equity or by foreclosure of any such mortgage and deed of trust or any one (1) or more of the remedies.
Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-624 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-624
Assessment roll
Status: in_force

After all assessments have been determined, an assessment roll shall be prepared by the governing body which shall show the location of the property, the owner of the property as shown in the records of the assessor and the amount of the assessment. Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
After all assessments have been determined, an assessment roll shall be prepared by the governing body which shall show the location of the property, the owner of the property as shown in the records of the assessor and the amount of the assessment.
Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-1-108 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 7-1-108
Appointment of state officials to public utility boards
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law, including any municipal or metropolitan charter to the contrary, the appropriate appointing authority may appoint at least one (1) elected state official to serve as a member of the board of any public utility operated by a municipality or metropolitan government. This section shall only apply to those counties having a metropolitan form of government. Acts 1981, ch. 292, §§ 1, 2.
Notwithstanding any law, including any municipal or metropolitan charter to the contrary, the appropriate appointing authority may appoint at least one (1) elected state official to serve as a member of the board of any public utility operated by a municipality or metropolitan government. This section shall only apply to those counties having a metropolitan form of government.
Acts 1981, ch. 292, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1502 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1502
Rights under Section 5-5-102
Status: in_force

The rights granted to county employees under § 5-5-102(c)(1) are preserved. Acts 1996, ch. 678, § 1.
The rights granted to county employees under § 5-5-102(c)(1) are preserved.
Acts 1996, ch. 678, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-31-109 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 7-31-109
Opening of street on payment of damages
Status: in_force

Upon payment of the compensation or damages that have been assessed by the condemnation commission and approved by the municipal legislative body, into the office of the recorder or city clerk, for the benefit, or to the account and subject to the order of the owner of the land condemned, the administrative officer or officers of the municipality may order the owner of the land condemned to open the public streets, alleys, highways, parks, parkways, or boulevards, and give the municipality possession of the public streets, alleys, highways, parks, parkways, or boulevards, and fifteen (15) days after the date of the order such municipality may open and take possession of the public streets, alleys, highways, parks, parkways, or boulevards. Code 1858, § 1389; Shan., § 1982; Acts 1925, ch. 31, § 1; Code 1932, § 3399; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1009.
Upon payment of the compensation or damages that have been assessed by the condemnation commission and approved by the municipal legislative body, into the office of the recorder or city clerk, for the benefit, or to the account and subject to the order of the owner of the land condemned, the administrative officer or officers of the municipality may order the owner of the land condemned to open the public streets, alleys, highways, parks, parkways, or boulevards, and give the municipality possession of the public streets, alleys, highways, parks, parkways, or boulevards, and fifteen (15) days after the date of the order such municipality may open and take possession of the public streets, alleys, highways, parks, parkways, or boulevards.
Code 1858, § 1389; Shan., § 1982; Acts 1925, ch. 31, § 1; Code 1932, § 3399; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1009.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-36-118 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 7-36-118
Validity of bonds
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this chapter bearing the signature of the president or other authorized officer in office on the date of the signing thereof shall be valid and binding obligations; provided, that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor, any person whose signature appears thereon shall have ceased to be an officer. The validity of any bonds shall not be dependent on, or affected by, the validity or regularity of any proceedings relating to the acquisition or improvement of the system for which such bonds are issued. The resolution authorizing bonds may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that the bonds are issued pursuant to this chapter, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of the bonds' validity and of the regularity of the bonds' issuance. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Bonds issued under this chapter bearing the signature of the president or other authorized officer in office on the date of the signing thereof shall be valid and binding obligations; provided, that before the delivery thereof and payment therefor, any person whose signature appears thereon shall have ceased to be an officer. The validity of any bonds shall not be dependent on, or affected by, the validity or regularity of any proceedings relating to the acquisition or improvement of the system for which such bonds are issued. The resolution authorizing bonds may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that the bonds are issued pursuant to this chapter, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of the bonds' validity and of the regularity of the bonds' issuance.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-7-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-7-105
Hearings by administrative law judges in certain counties
Status: in_force

(a) In lieu of appointing a hearing officer as authorized in this chapter, any county having a metropolitan form of government and a population of over four hundred fifty thousand (450,000), according to the 1990 census or any subsequent federal census, is empowered to contract with the secretary of state for use of administrative law judges, duly appointed pursuant to § 4-5-102(1) , on a case-by-case basis to conduct hearings on any matters appealed to boards and commissions of the county. (b) Any appeal conducted by an administrative law judge under this section shall be conducted substantially in accordance with the contested case provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 3. The board or commission that considers such appeals shall promulgate rules that specify the provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act applicable to such appeals. Acts 1994, ch. 678, § 1.
(a) In lieu of appointing a hearing officer as authorized in this chapter, any county having a metropolitan form of government and a population of over four hundred fifty thousand (450,000), according to the 1990 census or any subsequent federal census, is empowered to contract with the secretary of state for use of administrative law judges, duly appointed pursuant to § 4-5-102(1) , on a case-by-case basis to conduct hearings on any matters appealed to boards and commissions of the county.
(b) Any appeal conducted by an administrative law judge under this section shall be conducted substantially in accordance with the contested case provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 3. The board or commission that considers such appeals shall promulgate rules that specify the provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act applicable to such appeals.
Acts 1994, ch. 678, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-8-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 8 / Section 7-8-105
Escrow account - Loan fund endowment - Contributions
Status: in_force

(a) Any county having a metropolitan form of government may create a special escrow account earmarked for the sole purpose of generating revenue to provide low income persons, as defined in § 7-8-102 , with safe and affordable housing. (b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the escrow account shall consist of amounts deposited voluntarily, including, but not limited to, funds that are held in escrow and represent earnest money in real estate transactions, mortgage reserve account deposits, and tenant security deposits. (c) Any such county may establish a loan fund endowment in connection with the housing trust fund program, and may charge up to five dollars ($5.00) per month for the term of the loan as a participation fee in lieu of interest on loans made to qualified individuals. All proceeds from a loan fund endowment shall be used to support the housing trust fund and may be used as required under this chapter. (d) The county may make "in-kind" contributions. Such in-kind contributions may include, but not be limited to, land, personnel costs, program support costs, such as accounting, audit, purchasing services, and other costs as established by a cost allocation plan that directly supports program operations. Acts 1987, ch. 411, § 5.
(a) Any county having a metropolitan form of government may create a special escrow account earmarked for the sole purpose of generating revenue to provide low income persons, as defined in § 7-8-102 , with safe and affordable housing.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the escrow account shall consist of amounts deposited voluntarily, including, but not limited to, funds that are held in escrow and represent earnest money in real estate transactions, mortgage reserve account deposits, and tenant security deposits.
(c) Any such county may establish a loan fund endowment in connection with the housing trust fund program, and may charge up to five dollars ($5.00) per month for the term of the loan as a participation fee in lieu of interest on loans made to qualified individuals. All proceeds from a loan fund endowment shall be used to support the housing trust fund and may be used as required under this chapter.
(d) The county may make "in-kind" contributions. Such in-kind contributions may include, but not be limited to, land, personnel costs, program support costs, such as accounting, audit, purchasing services, and other costs as established by a cost allocation plan that directly supports program operations.
Acts 1987, ch. 411, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-904 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-904
Approval by governing body - Notice of meeting
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the period or term, including any renewal term or extension period, of any contract, lease, or lease-purchase agreement for any real property is to be for less than five (5) years, under the authority of § 7-51-902 or § 7-51-903 , or for tangible personal property, regardless of the period or term, such contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement shall first be approved by resolution or ordinance duly adopted by the governing body of the municipality, and no such contract, lease, or lease-purchase agreement shall be entered into by a municipality without such approval. (b) Whenever the period or term, including any renewal term or extension period, of any contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement for any real property is to be for five (5) years or more under the authority of § 7-51-902 or § 7-51-903 , a notice of meeting shall be published relative to the meeting at which such contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement will be considered by the governing body of the municipality at least seven (7) days prior to the date set for such meeting. Such notice of meeting shall identify the real property to be considered, the term or terms of such contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement and the contracting party. Such contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement shall be approved by resolution or ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality, and no such contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement shall be entered into by a municipality without such approval. (c) No other or further approval shall be required for any contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement entered into pursuant to this part. Acts 1983, ch. 186, § 4.
(a) Whenever the period or term, including any renewal term or extension period, of any contract, lease, or lease-purchase agreement for any real property is to be for less than five (5) years, under the authority of § 7-51-902 or § 7-51-903 , or for tangible personal property, regardless of the period or term, such contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement shall first be approved by resolution or ordinance duly adopted by the governing body of the municipality, and no such contract, lease, or lease-purchase agreement shall be entered into by a municipality without such approval.
(b) Whenever the period or term, including any renewal term or extension period, of any contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement for any real property is to be for five (5) years or more under the authority of § 7-51-902 or § 7-51-903 , a notice of meeting shall be published relative to the meeting at which such contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement will be considered by the governing body of the municipality at least seven (7) days prior to the date set for such meeting. Such notice of meeting shall identify the real property to be considered, the term or terms of such contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement and the contracting party. Such contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement shall be approved by resolution or ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality, and no such contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement shall be entered into by a municipality without such approval.
(c) No other or further approval shall be required for any contract, lease or lease-purchase agreement entered into pursuant to this part.
Acts 1983, ch. 186, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-33-314 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 7-33-314
Lien on benefited property
Status: in_force

Each improvement assessment, with any penalty or interest incident to the nonpayment of the assessment, shall constitute a lien upon the lot or parcel of benefited property against which it is assessed. The lien shall attach to each lot or parcel of benefited property at the time the annual improvement assessment is made, and then shall take precedence over all other liens, whether created prior to or subsequent to the making of such improvement assessment, except state, county and municipal property taxes, and prior special assessments. The lien shall not be defeated or postponed by any private or judicial sale, by any mortgage, or by any error or mistake in the description of the property or in the names of the owners, if the description is sufficient to identify the property subject to the assessment. No irregularity in the proceedings of the governing body shall exempt any benefited property from the lien for the improvement assessment, or from the payment of the assessment, or from the penalties or interest on the assessment. Acts 1961, ch. 311, § 14; T.C.A., § 6-1264.
Each improvement assessment, with any penalty or interest incident to the nonpayment of the assessment, shall constitute a lien upon the lot or parcel of benefited property against which it is assessed. The lien shall attach to each lot or parcel of benefited property at the time the annual improvement assessment is made, and then shall take precedence over all other liens, whether created prior to or subsequent to the making of such improvement assessment, except state, county and municipal property taxes, and prior special assessments. The lien shall not be defeated or postponed by any private or judicial sale, by any mortgage, or by any error or mistake in the description of the property or in the names of the owners, if the description is sufficient to identify the property subject to the assessment. No irregularity in the proceedings of the governing body shall exempt any benefited property from the lien for the improvement assessment, or from the payment of the assessment, or from the penalties or interest on the assessment.
Acts 1961, ch. 311, § 14; T.C.A., § 6-1264.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-315 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-315
Report to governor and speakers of general assembly
Status: in_force

The board shall report annually to the governor and the speakers of the general assembly on the activities of the board for the preceding year. The board shall receive and consider from any source whatsoever, whether private or governmental, suggestions for amendments to this chapter. Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 19.
The board shall report annually to the governor and the speakers of the general assembly on the activities of the board for the preceding year. The board shall receive and consider from any source whatsoever, whether private or governmental, suggestions for amendments to this chapter.
Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-616 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-616
Failure of establishment ordinance due to protest - Amending district boundaries
Status: in_force

(a) In the event that the establishment of an inner-city redevelopment district shall have been initiated by resolution of the governing body, the establishment ordinance shall not be adopted if owners representing more than one-half (½) of the assessed value of all property to be included in the district file written protests with the governing body prior to the public hearing. (b) The filing of protests by owners representing more than one-half (½) of the assessed value of the property to be included in the district shall not bar the governing body from amending the district boundaries in such manner as to reduce the number of objectors to one-half (½) or less of the assessed value of the district; provided, however, that a new public hearing shall be held on the amended district pursuant to the same provisions and procedures established in this part for the initial public hearing. (c) The governing body shall be permitted to amend the district boundaries only once in order to permit the adoption of such ordinance, and no initiating petition shall be accepted nor initiating resolution adopted by the governing body with respect to the same properties included in the original or amended proposed inner-city redevelopment district for a period of twelve (12) months following the failure of passage of such ordinance. Acts 2003 , ch. 195, § 1.
(a) In the event that the establishment of an inner-city redevelopment district shall have been initiated by resolution of the governing body, the establishment ordinance shall not be adopted if owners representing more than one-half (½) of the assessed value of all property to be included in the district file written protests with the governing body prior to the public hearing.
(b) The filing of protests by owners representing more than one-half (½) of the assessed value of the property to be included in the district shall not bar the governing body from amending the district boundaries in such manner as to reduce the number of objectors to one-half (½) or less of the assessed value of the district; provided, however, that a new public hearing shall be held on the amended district pursuant to the same provisions and procedures established in this part for the initial public hearing.
(c) The governing body shall be permitted to amend the district boundaries only once in order to permit the adoption of such ordinance, and no initiating petition shall be accepted nor initiating resolution adopted by the governing body with respect to the same properties included in the original or amended proposed inner-city redevelopment district for a period of twelve (12) months following the failure of passage of such ordinance.
Acts 2003 , ch. 195, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-623 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-623
Exemption for government-owned property
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding §§ 7-84-621 and 7-84-622 , no special assessment shall be levied on any government-owned property, including, but not limited to, any property owned by a county or by a public building authority, without the approval of the governing body of such governmental entity or of the public building authority that contains representatives of each participating governmental entity. Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
Notwithstanding §§ 7-84-621 and 7-84-622 , no special assessment shall be levied on any government-owned property, including, but not limited to, any property owned by a county or by a public building authority, without the approval of the governing body of such governmental entity or of the public building authority that contains representatives of each participating governmental entity.
Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-83-305 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 83 / Section 7-83-305
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.64 (Williams, § 3708.67); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2713.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.64 (Williams, § 3708.67); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2713.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2101
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Policy" means an ordinance, resolution, regulation, code, or any other requirement imposed by a political subdivision of this state; and (2) "Political subdivision" means a municipality; public corporation; body politic; authority; district; metropolitan government; county; agency, department, or board of the aforementioned entities; or any other form of local government. Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 591, s 1, eff. 3/20/2020.
As used in this part:
(1) "Policy" means an ordinance, resolution, regulation, code, or any other requirement imposed by a political subdivision of this state; and
(2) "Political subdivision" means a municipality; public corporation; body politic; authority; district; metropolitan government; county; agency, department, or board of the aforementioned entities; or any other form of local government.
Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 591, s 1, eff. 3/20/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-722 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-722
Liens
Status: in_force

(a) An assessment, any interest accruing on the assessment, and the costs of collection of the assessment constitutes a lien on and against the property upon which the assessment is levied as of the effective date of the resolution levying the assessment. The lien is superior to a lien of any trust deed, mortgage, mechanic's or material supplier's lien, or other encumbrance, except a lien of the state, county, or municipality for taxes. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this part, amounts collected by the host municipality must not be allocated to the payment of a special assessment by an owner in the district until all taxes, penalties, and interest relating to real property taxes imposed by any governmental entity with the power of taxation, including municipalities and special school districts, have been paid in full. (c) The host municipality is authorized to allocate any payment received by an owner that is designated to pay special assessments to the payment of taxes, penalties, and interest until such amounts are paid in full. Otherwise, a host municipality shall collect and enforce special assessments in a district in the same manner as the collection and enforcement of real property taxes. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
(a) An assessment, any interest accruing on the assessment, and the costs of collection of the assessment constitutes a lien on and against the property upon which the assessment is levied as of the effective date of the resolution levying the assessment. The lien is superior to a lien of any trust deed, mortgage, mechanic's or material supplier's lien, or other encumbrance, except a lien of the state, county, or municipality for taxes.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this part, amounts collected by the host municipality must not be allocated to the payment of a special assessment by an owner in the district until all taxes, penalties, and interest relating to real property taxes imposed by any governmental entity with the power of taxation, including municipalities and special school districts, have been paid in full.
(c) The host municipality is authorized to allocate any payment received by an owner that is designated to pay special assessments to the payment of taxes, penalties, and interest until such amounts are paid in full. Otherwise, a host municipality shall collect and enforce special assessments in a district in the same manner as the collection and enforcement of real property taxes.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-35-407 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 35 / Section 7-35-407
Board of commissioners - Provided - Jurisdiction - Creation - First board
Status: in_force

Any city or town acquiring a waterworks or sewerage system under this part shall provide a board of waterworks or sewerage commissioners, to consist of five (5) members, who shall have custody, administration, operation, maintenance and control of such works. The board of commissioners shall be created in the following manner: at the time the governing body of the city or town passes the ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a waterworks or sewerage system, the governing body shall appoint five (5) members from among the property holders, who are and have been residents of the city or town for not less than one (1) year next preceding the date of appointment. The governing body of the municipality may, in its discretion, appoint as one (1) of the five (5) members a member from such governing board of the municipality, but in that event, the term of the member shall never extend beyond the member's term of office in the governing body of the municipality. Acts 1933, ch. 68, § 19; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.19; Acts 1968, ch. 465, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1414.
Any city or town acquiring a waterworks or sewerage system under this part shall provide a board of waterworks or sewerage commissioners, to consist of five (5) members, who shall have custody, administration, operation, maintenance and control of such works. The board of commissioners shall be created in the following manner: at the time the governing body of the city or town passes the ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a waterworks or sewerage system, the governing body shall appoint five (5) members from among the property holders, who are and have been residents of the city or town for not less than one (1) year next preceding the date of appointment. The governing body of the municipality may, in its discretion, appoint as one (1) of the five (5) members a member from such governing board of the municipality, but in that event, the term of the member shall never extend beyond the member's term of office in the governing body of the municipality.
Acts 1933, ch. 68, § 19; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.19; Acts 1968, ch. 465, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1414.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-83-203 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 83 / Section 7-83-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.50 (Williams, § 3708.53); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2705.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.50 (Williams, § 3708.53); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2705.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-65-121 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 65 / Section 7-65-121
Law complete in itself
Status: in_force

No proceedings, notice, filing or approval shall be required for the organization of the authority or the issuance of any bonds or any instrument as security for the bonds, except as provided in this chapter, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deprive the state and its governmental subdivisions of their respective police powers over properties of the authority, or to impair any power over the authority of any official or agency of the state and its governmental subdivisions that may be otherwise provided by law. Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 21.
No proceedings, notice, filing or approval shall be required for the organization of the authority or the issuance of any bonds or any instrument as security for the bonds, except as provided in this chapter, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deprive the state and its governmental subdivisions of their respective police powers over properties of the authority, or to impair any power over the authority of any official or agency of the state and its governmental subdivisions that may be otherwise provided by law.
Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-311 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-311
Customer installation of water service
Status: in_force

The recipient of water service to be provided by a utility shall be entitled to procure the material and install the water service for property personally owned by such proposed customer of the utility district; provided, that such material and installation shall fully comply with the standard specifications established for the district in which the service is to be placed. It shall be the sole responsibility of the utility to procure and install the meter for such service. Acts 1980, ch. 840, § 2.
The recipient of water service to be provided by a utility shall be entitled to procure the material and install the water service for property personally owned by such proposed customer of the utility district; provided, that such material and installation shall fully comply with the standard specifications established for the district in which the service is to be placed. It shall be the sole responsibility of the utility to procure and install the meter for such service.
Acts 1980, ch. 840, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1103
Adult-oriented establishment board - Massage registration board as substitute
Status: in_force

(a) There is created in any county in which this part is adopted as provided in § 7-51-1120 , an adult-oriented establishment board. (b) The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the county mayor of such counties. If there exists a massage registration board appointed by the county mayor, such board may be used for the adult-oriented establishments, as determined by the county mayor. (c) If the board consists of the massage registration board, the terms of the board members shall be coextensive with the terms of the massage registration board with no member serving after the expiration of the member's term or removal from the massage registration board. If the board consists of five (5) members appointed by such county mayor, the terms of the board members shall be for four (4) years. (d) A majority of the members to which the board is entitled shall constitute a quorum. (e) The board shall serve without compensation, but the members shall receive their actual expenses for attending adult-oriented establishment board meetings. (f) The board shall select a chair from among its members and the chair shall notify interested persons and members of board meetings. (g) The board shall meet as often as required to carry out this part. (h) To further the purposes of this part, the board shall have authority to promulgate procedural rules and any substantive rules consistent with this part that are constitutionally valid and are promulgated in such a way that the board's discretion about whether to grant, deny, revoke, or suspend a license or permit is not unbridled. Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 3; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2001, ch. 183, § 1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
(a) There is created in any county in which this part is adopted as provided in § 7-51-1120 , an adult-oriented establishment board.
(b) The board shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the county mayor of such counties. If there exists a massage registration board appointed by the county mayor, such board may be used for the adult-oriented establishments, as determined by the county mayor.
(c) If the board consists of the massage registration board, the terms of the board members shall be coextensive with the terms of the massage registration board with no member serving after the expiration of the member's term or removal from the massage registration board. If the board consists of five (5) members appointed by such county mayor, the terms of the board members shall be for four (4) years.
(d) A majority of the members to which the board is entitled shall constitute a quorum.
(e) The board shall serve without compensation, but the members shall receive their actual expenses for attending adult-oriented establishment board meetings.
(f) The board shall select a chair from among its members and the chair shall notify interested persons and members of board meetings.
(g) The board shall meet as often as required to carry out this part.
(h) To further the purposes of this part, the board shall have authority to promulgate procedural rules and any substantive rules consistent with this part that are constitutionally valid and are promulgated in such a way that the board's discretion about whether to grant, deny, revoke, or suspend a license or permit is not unbridled.
Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 3; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2001, ch. 183, § 1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-66-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 66 / Section 7-66-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Administering agency" or "agency" means that organization that has been designated pursuant to the terms of this chapter to administer the Tennessee homestead program; (2) "Conveyance property" means that real property that shall be subject to conveyance by sale or by lease upon compliance with certain conditions and terms; (3) "Homestead agreement" or "agreement" means that contract between the homesteader and the administering agency relative to participation in the homestead program; (4) "Homesteader" means that person, corporation, partnership, or joint venture that has been designated pursuant to this chapter to receive, lease, occupy, rehabilitate or renovate real properties declared to be held for the program as provided in this chapter; and (5) "Program," "homestead program," or "Tennessee homestead program" means the plan of procedure as provided in this chapter. Acts 1985, ch. 281, § 2.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Administering agency" or "agency" means that organization that has been designated pursuant to the terms of this chapter to administer the Tennessee homestead program;
(2) "Conveyance property" means that real property that shall be subject to conveyance by sale or by lease upon compliance with certain conditions and terms;
(3) "Homestead agreement" or "agreement" means that contract between the homesteader and the administering agency relative to participation in the homestead program;
(4) "Homesteader" means that person, corporation, partnership, or joint venture that has been designated pursuant to this chapter to receive, lease, occupy, rehabilitate or renovate real properties declared to be held for the program as provided in this chapter; and
(5) "Program," "homestead program," or "Tennessee homestead program" means the plan of procedure as provided in this chapter.
Acts 1985, ch. 281, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-57-307 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 57 / Section 7-57-307
Tax exemption - Exceptions - Tax equivalents
Status: in_force

The authority shall be exempt from the payment of any taxes or fees to the state or any subdivisions of the state, or to any officer or employee of the state or any subdivision of the state, except as provided in this section. The property of an authority shall be exempt from all county and municipal taxes, and for the purposes of such tax exemption, it is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination that an authority is and shall be deemed to be a municipal corporation; provided, that the authority shall pay all county and municipal fees. An authority may, however, agree to the payment of tax equivalents to the creating or participating municipalities, as provided in § 7-57-201(g) . Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 12; T.C.A., § 6-4015.
The authority shall be exempt from the payment of any taxes or fees to the state or any subdivisions of the state, or to any officer or employee of the state or any subdivision of the state, except as provided in this section. The property of an authority shall be exempt from all county and municipal taxes, and for the purposes of such tax exemption, it is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination that an authority is and shall be deemed to be a municipal corporation; provided, that the authority shall pay all county and municipal fees. An authority may, however, agree to the payment of tax equivalents to the creating or participating municipalities, as provided in § 7-57-201(g) .
Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 12; T.C.A., § 6-4015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-121 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-121
Notice of apportionment completion and hearing on objections
Status: in_force

(a) When the legislative body has completed apportionment, the city clerk, or such person as may be designated by the legislative body of the city, shall publish a notice that the assessment list has been completed, and that, on a day named, which shall be not less than ten (10) days after the date of publication of the notice, the city council or board will consider any and all objections to the apportionment that have been filed in the office of the city clerk or person designated. (b) The notice shall further recite that the lists are in the office of the city clerk or person designated, and may be inspected within business hours and during the time specified by anyone interested. (c) The notice shall also state the general character of the improvement and the terminal points of the improvement. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 6; Shan., §§ 1991a19, 1991a20; Code 1932, §§ 3426, 3427; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1121.
(a) When the legislative body has completed apportionment, the city clerk, or such person as may be designated by the legislative body of the city, shall publish a notice that the assessment list has been completed, and that, on a day named, which shall be not less than ten (10) days after the date of publication of the notice, the city council or board will consider any and all objections to the apportionment that have been filed in the office of the city clerk or person designated.
(b) The notice shall further recite that the lists are in the office of the city clerk or person designated, and may be inspected within business hours and during the time specified by anyone interested.
(c) The notice shall also state the general character of the improvement and the terminal points of the improvement.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 6; Shan., §§ 1991a19, 1991a20; Code 1932, §§ 3426, 3427; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1121.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-104
Housing authority proceedings not affected - District may be part of urban renewal area
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not affect any proceedings under title 13, chapter 20, parts 1-3, and all or any part of the area within the boundaries of a central business improvement district may be part of any urban renewal area created pursuant to such provisions or other laws. Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 39; T.C.A., § 6-3939.
This chapter shall not affect any proceedings under title 13, chapter 20, parts 1-3, and all or any part of the area within the boundaries of a central business improvement district may be part of any urban renewal area created pursuant to such provisions or other laws.
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 39; T.C.A., § 6-3939.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-605 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-605
Filing and publication of order creating district
Status: in_force

A certified copy of the order creating such district shall be filed with the county clerk of each of the counties included in whole or in part in such district and shall be entered of record. A copy of such order shall also be published in each of the counties situated in whole or in part within such district in a newspaper published and having a general circulation in such county, or if there is no such newspaper in any such county, a copy of the order shall be posted in five (5) conspicuous public places within such county. A certified copy of such order shall also be filed with the secretary of state. Upon such filing and publication or posting, the incorporation of such district shall be complete. Acts 1955, ch. 275, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 6-2632.
A certified copy of the order creating such district shall be filed with the county clerk of each of the counties included in whole or in part in such district and shall be entered of record. A copy of such order shall also be published in each of the counties situated in whole or in part within such district in a newspaper published and having a general circulation in such county, or if there is no such newspaper in any such county, a copy of the order shall be posted in five (5) conspicuous public places within such county. A certified copy of such order shall also be filed with the secretary of state. Upon such filing and publication or posting, the incorporation of such district shall be complete.
Acts 1955, ch. 275, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 6-2632.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-105
Exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

So long as a district shall own any system, the property and revenue of such system shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation. Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter and the income from the bonds shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes. Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.41 (Williams, § 3695.40); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2626; Acts 2001, ch. 28, § 3.
So long as a district shall own any system, the property and revenue of such system shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation. Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter and the income from the bonds shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes.
Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.41 (Williams, § 3695.40); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2626; Acts 2001, ch. 28, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-119 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-119
Dissolution - Disposition of property
Status: in_force

Whenever the board of directors of an authority or the governing body of the creating municipality by resolution determines that the purposes for which the authority was formed have been substantially accomplished and all bonds theretofore issued and all obligations theretofore incurred by the authority have been fully paid, the members of the board of directors or the executive officers of the municipality, as the case may be, shall thereupon execute and file for record in the office of the secretary of state a certificate of dissolution, reciting such facts and declaring the authority to be dissolved. The certificate of dissolution shall be executed under the seal of the authority. Upon the filing of the certificate of dissolution, the authority shall stand dissolved, the title to all funds and properties owned by it at the time of the dissolution shall vest in the municipality with respect to which the authority was organized, and possession of such funds and properties shall forthwith be delivered to the municipality. Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Whenever the board of directors of an authority or the governing body of the creating municipality by resolution determines that the purposes for which the authority was formed have been substantially accomplished and all bonds theretofore issued and all obligations theretofore incurred by the authority have been fully paid, the members of the board of directors or the executive officers of the municipality, as the case may be, shall thereupon execute and file for record in the office of the secretary of state a certificate of dissolution, reciting such facts and declaring the authority to be dissolved. The certificate of dissolution shall be executed under the seal of the authority. Upon the filing of the certificate of dissolution, the authority shall stand dissolved, the title to all funds and properties owned by it at the time of the dissolution shall vest in the municipality with respect to which the authority was organized, and possession of such funds and properties shall forthwith be delivered to the municipality.
Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-208 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-208
[Repealed] Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 445, s 4, eff. 7/1/2017. Acts 2006, ch. 912, § 2; 2012 , ch. 532, § 1.
Repealed by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 445, s 4, eff. 7/1/2017.
Acts 2006, ch. 912, § 2; 2012 , ch. 532, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-66-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 66 / Section 7-66-105
Implementation plan
Status: in_force

Upon election to participate in the program, the executive of the local unit of government shall develop an implementation plan, which shall be subject to majority approval by the local legislative body and shall include the following: (1) Designation of the agency that shall administer the program. Such agency may be an existing agency or a new agency created for purposes of administering the program; (2) A description of the method of selection of the properties that are to be assigned to participate under this chapter; (3) A description of the conditions and criteria that shall be used to select homesteaders for participation in multi-family housing development; (4) A description of the conditions and criteria that shall be used to select homesteaders for participation in single family housing units; (5) A description of the conditions and criteria for conveyance of property to homesteaders, whether by deed or by lease; (6) A description of building standards and codes that shall apply to the designated properties and the methods of monitoring these standards; (7) A description of the approach that shall be taken to coordinate the homesteading program with state and federal agencies; (8) A description of technical and financial assistance and incentives that shall be available to homesteaders; (9) A description of the methods by which property shall be acquired and disposed of; and (10) Other conditions and criteria as deemed to be in the public interest. Acts 1985, ch. 281, § 5.
Upon election to participate in the program, the executive of the local unit of government shall develop an implementation plan, which shall be subject to majority approval by the local legislative body and shall include the following:
(1) Designation of the agency that shall administer the program. Such agency may be an existing agency or a new agency created for purposes of administering the program;
(2) A description of the method of selection of the properties that are to be assigned to participate under this chapter;
(3) A description of the conditions and criteria that shall be used to select homesteaders for participation in multi-family housing development;
(4) A description of the conditions and criteria that shall be used to select homesteaders for participation in single family housing units;
(5) A description of the conditions and criteria for conveyance of property to homesteaders, whether by deed or by lease;
(6) A description of building standards and codes that shall apply to the designated properties and the methods of monitoring these standards;
(7) A description of the approach that shall be taken to coordinate the homesteading program with state and federal agencies;
(8) A description of technical and financial assistance and incentives that shall be available to homesteaders;
(9) A description of the methods by which property shall be acquired and disposed of; and
(10) Other conditions and criteria as deemed to be in the public interest.
Acts 1985, ch. 281, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-115 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-115
Powers of supervisory body - Users of auxiliary energy sources
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to applicable bonds or contracts, the supervisory body shall determine programs and make all plans for the acquisition of the electric plant, shall make all determinations as to improvements, rates and financial practices, may establish such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary or appropriate to govern the furnishing of electric service, and may disburse all moneys available in the electric plant fund established for the acquisition, improvement, operation and maintenance of the electric plant and the furnishing of electric service. A copy of the schedule of the current rates and charges in effect from time to time and a copy of all rules and regulations of the supervisory body relating to electric service shall be kept on public file at the main and all branch offices of the electric plant and also in the office of the municipal clerk or recorder. (b) When such municipal electric plant supplies its services to consumers who use solar or wind-powered equipment as a source of energy, such electric plant shall not discriminate against such consumers by its rates, fees or charges or by altering the availability or quality of energy. (c) Any consumer who uses solar, wind power, or other auxiliary source of energy shall install and operate the equipment, property, or appliance for such energy source in compliance with any state or local code or regulation applicable to the safe operation of such equipment, property, or appliance. Acts 1935, ch. 32, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1515; Acts 1980, ch. 756, § 6.
(a) Subject to applicable bonds or contracts, the supervisory body shall determine programs and make all plans for the acquisition of the electric plant, shall make all determinations as to improvements, rates and financial practices, may establish such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary or appropriate to govern the furnishing of electric service, and may disburse all moneys available in the electric plant fund established for the acquisition, improvement, operation and maintenance of the electric plant and the furnishing of electric service. A copy of the schedule of the current rates and charges in effect from time to time and a copy of all rules and regulations of the supervisory body relating to electric service shall be kept on public file at the main and all branch offices of the electric plant and also in the office of the municipal clerk or recorder.
(b) When such municipal electric plant supplies its services to consumers who use solar or wind-powered equipment as a source of energy, such electric plant shall not discriminate against such consumers by its rates, fees or charges or by altering the availability or quality of energy.
(c) Any consumer who uses solar, wind power, or other auxiliary source of energy shall install and operate the equipment, property, or appliance for such energy source in compliance with any state or local code or regulation applicable to the safe operation of such equipment, property, or appliance.
Acts 1935, ch. 32, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.14; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1515; Acts 1980, ch. 756, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-316 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-316
911 calls in nonemergency situations prohibited - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Contacting 911 for some purpose other than to report an emergency or an event that the person contacting 911 reasonably believes to be an emergency is a Class C misdemeanor. (b) (1) Aggravated nonemergency contact of 911 is contacting 911 as described in subsection (a) where: (A) An individual makes nonemergency contact to 911 in an offensively repetitious manner; (B) The nonemergency contact of 911 creates a delay in the response to an emergency; or (C) The nonemergency contact of 911 results in harm to person or property. (2) An aggravated nonemergency contact of 911 is a Class A misdemeanor. (c) (1) Harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls are ten (10) or more nonemergency calls within a one-hour period or twenty (20) or more nonemergency calls within a twenty-four-hour period made to 911 from a handset that is not registered for service with any commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) carrier. (2) A public safety answering point (PSAP) or a district may authorize the emergency communications board to divert harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls, for a period of no more than twelve (12) hours, to an entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive such calls. (3) Repetitive harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls are phone calls from a handset from which calls have previously been diverted pursuant to subdivision (c)(2). (4) A PSAP or a district may authorize the emergency communications board to indefinitely divert repetitive harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls to an entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive such calls; provided, that the entity notifies the caller that the caller may contact the PSAP or district to request it rescind its authorization to divert 911 calls from the caller's handset. (5) The emergency communications board, CMRS service providers, providers of non-wireline service, and PSAPs, and their employees, vendors, agents, and authorizing government entities, if any, shall have immunity from liability for diverting or not diverting harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls to an entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive such calls. (6) An entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive diverted harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls shall have immunity from liability for receiving and processing such calls. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 116,Secs.s2, s3 eff. 7/1/2013. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 116,s 1, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 20; 2007, ch. 480, § 1; 2012, ch. 705, § 1.
(a) Contacting 911 for some purpose other than to report an emergency or an event that the person contacting 911 reasonably believes to be an emergency is a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) (1) Aggravated nonemergency contact of 911 is contacting 911 as described in subsection (a) where: (A) An individual makes nonemergency contact to 911 in an offensively repetitious manner; (B) The nonemergency contact of 911 creates a delay in the response to an emergency; or (C) The nonemergency contact of 911 results in harm to person or property. (2) An aggravated nonemergency contact of 911 is a Class A misdemeanor.
(1) Aggravated nonemergency contact of 911 is contacting 911 as described in subsection (a) where: (A) An individual makes nonemergency contact to 911 in an offensively repetitious manner; (B) The nonemergency contact of 911 creates a delay in the response to an emergency; or (C) The nonemergency contact of 911 results in harm to person or property.
(A) An individual makes nonemergency contact to 911 in an offensively repetitious manner;
(B) The nonemergency contact of 911 creates a delay in the response to an emergency; or
(C) The nonemergency contact of 911 results in harm to person or property.
(2) An aggravated nonemergency contact of 911 is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) (1) Harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls are ten (10) or more nonemergency calls within a one-hour period or twenty (20) or more nonemergency calls within a twenty-four-hour period made to 911 from a handset that is not registered for service with any commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) carrier. (2) A public safety answering point (PSAP) or a district may authorize the emergency communications board to divert harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls, for a period of no more than twelve (12) hours, to an entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive such calls. (3) Repetitive harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls are phone calls from a handset from which calls have previously been diverted pursuant to subdivision (c)(2). (4) A PSAP or a district may authorize the emergency communications board to indefinitely divert repetitive harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls to an entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive such calls; provided, that the entity notifies the caller that the caller may contact the PSAP or district to request it rescind its authorization to divert 911 calls from the caller's handset. (5) The emergency communications board, CMRS service providers, providers of non-wireline service, and PSAPs, and their employees, vendors, agents, and authorizing government entities, if any, shall have immunity from liability for diverting or not diverting harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls to an entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive such calls. (6) An entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive diverted harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls shall have immunity from liability for receiving and processing such calls.
(1) Harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls are ten (10) or more nonemergency calls within a one-hour period or twenty (20) or more nonemergency calls within a twenty-four-hour period made to 911 from a handset that is not registered for service with any commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) carrier.
(2) A public safety answering point (PSAP) or a district may authorize the emergency communications board to divert harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls, for a period of no more than twelve (12) hours, to an entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive such calls.
(3) Repetitive harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls are phone calls from a handset from which calls have previously been diverted pursuant to subdivision (c)(2).
(4) A PSAP or a district may authorize the emergency communications board to indefinitely divert repetitive harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls to an entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive such calls; provided, that the entity notifies the caller that the caller may contact the PSAP or district to request it rescind its authorization to divert 911 calls from the caller's handset.
(5) The emergency communications board, CMRS service providers, providers of non-wireline service, and PSAPs, and their employees, vendors, agents, and authorizing government entities, if any, shall have immunity from liability for diverting or not diverting harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls to an entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive such calls.
(6) An entity designated by the emergency communications board to receive diverted harassing noninitialized 911 phone calls shall have immunity from liability for receiving and processing such calls.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 116,Secs.s2, s3 eff. 7/1/2013.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 116,s 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 20; 2007, ch. 480, § 1; 2012, ch. 705, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-207 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-207
Failure of organization by resolution - Amendment of resolution - Rehearings
Status: in_force

(a) In the event that such central business improvement district plan shall have been initiated by action of the governing body under § 7-84-202(2) , such ordinance creating a central business improvement district shall not be adopted if written protests are filed with the governing body prior to the public hearing from owners representing more than one-half (½) of the assessed value of all the property to be included in the district. (b) Failure of such ordinance by reason of protests having been filed by owners representing more than one-half (½) of the assessed value of the property to be included in the district shall not bar the governing body from amending the district boundaries in such manner as to reduce the number of objectors to one-half (½) or less of the assessed value of the district; provided, that a new public hearing shall be had on the amended district under the provisions hereinbefore established for such public hearings, and all of the procedures and provisions herein established shall be applicable to such second public hearing. (c) The governing body shall be permitted to amend the district boundaries only once in order to permit the adoption of such ordinance, and no petition shall be accepted nor resolution adopted by the governing body with respect to the same properties included in the original or amended proposed central business improvement district for a period of twelve (12) months following the failure of passage of such ordinance. Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 11; T.C.A., § 6-3911.
(a) In the event that such central business improvement district plan shall have been initiated by action of the governing body under § 7-84-202(2) , such ordinance creating a central business improvement district shall not be adopted if written protests are filed with the governing body prior to the public hearing from owners representing more than one-half (½) of the assessed value of all the property to be included in the district.
(b) Failure of such ordinance by reason of protests having been filed by owners representing more than one-half (½) of the assessed value of the property to be included in the district shall not bar the governing body from amending the district boundaries in such manner as to reduce the number of objectors to one-half (½) or less of the assessed value of the district; provided, that a new public hearing shall be had on the amended district under the provisions hereinbefore established for such public hearings, and all of the procedures and provisions herein established shall be applicable to such second public hearing.
(c) The governing body shall be permitted to amend the district boundaries only once in order to permit the adoption of such ordinance, and no petition shall be accepted nor resolution adopted by the governing body with respect to the same properties included in the original or amended proposed central business improvement district for a period of twelve (12) months following the failure of passage of such ordinance.
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 11; T.C.A., § 6-3911.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-67-110 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 67 / Section 7-67-110
Audit
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of each authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of its authority. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. (b) Such audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. In the event the governing body of the authority shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant, or direct the department of audit, to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the authority. (c) Each authority shall prepare an annual report of its business affairs and transactions. A copy of such report shall be filed with the municipality granting permission to the authority to organize. Acts 1993, ch. 378, § 10.
(a) The board of directors of each authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of its authority. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury.
(b) Such audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. In the event the governing body of the authority shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant, or direct the department of audit, to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the authority.
(c) Each authority shall prepare an annual report of its business affairs and transactions. A copy of such report shall be filed with the municipality granting permission to the authority to organize.
Acts 1993, ch. 378, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-60-207 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 60 / Section 7-60-207
Validity of bonds or notes
Status: in_force

The validity of the authorization and issuance of the bonds or notes authorized under this chapter shall not be dependent on or affected in any way by proceedings relating to home mortgages or qualified home improvement loans for which the bonds or notes are issued. Bonds or notes issued under this chapter bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing of the bonds or notes shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds or notes any or all of the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds or notes have ceased to be officers of the county issuing the bonds or notes. Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4410; Acts 1981, ch. 504, §§ 25, 26.
The validity of the authorization and issuance of the bonds or notes authorized under this chapter shall not be dependent on or affected in any way by proceedings relating to home mortgages or qualified home improvement loans for which the bonds or notes are issued. Bonds or notes issued under this chapter bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing of the bonds or notes shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds or notes any or all of the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds or notes have ceased to be officers of the county issuing the bonds or notes.
Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4410; Acts 1981, ch. 504, §§ 25, 26.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-83-306 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 83 / Section 7-83-306
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.60 (Williams, § 3708.63); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2714.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.60 (Williams, § 3708.63); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2714.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-83-403 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 83 / Section 7-83-403
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.55 (Williams, § 3708.58); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2718.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.55 (Williams, § 3708.58); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2718.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-6-106 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7-6-106
Officers and employees
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint an executive director who shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the authority, and shall enter into a contract with the executive director establishing the executive director's salary and term of office. (b) The executive director shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the board, the following additional officers: a secretary, an auditor, a legal counsel and a treasurer. (c) All other officers and employees of the authority shall be appointed by the executive director. (d) The executive director shall attend all meetings of the board. Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 6; T.C.A., § 6-3769.
(a) The board shall appoint an executive director who shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the authority, and shall enter into a contract with the executive director establishing the executive director's salary and term of office.
(b) The executive director shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the board, the following additional officers: a secretary, an auditor, a legal counsel and a treasurer.
(c) All other officers and employees of the authority shall be appointed by the executive director.
(d) The executive director shall attend all meetings of the board.
Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 6; T.C.A., § 6-3769.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-33-201 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 7-33-201
General improvement bonds to pay costs chargeable to city
Status: in_force

For the purpose of raising funds with which to pay that portion of the cost of improvements chargeable against the municipalities authorized in this chapter, the municipality shall have the power and authority to issue its bonds pursuant to the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, compiled in title 9, chapter 21 in an amount not exceeding one-third (1/3) of the cost of any such improvement or improvements. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 21; Shan., § 1991a69; Code 1932, § 3476; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1224; Acts 1988, ch. 750, § 16.
For the purpose of raising funds with which to pay that portion of the cost of improvements chargeable against the municipalities authorized in this chapter, the municipality shall have the power and authority to issue its bonds pursuant to the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, compiled in title 9, chapter 21 in an amount not exceeding one-third (1/3) of the cost of any such improvement or improvements.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 21; Shan., § 1991a69; Code 1932, § 3476; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1224; Acts 1988, ch. 750, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-202 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-202
Agreement power as supplemental
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this part shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any authority, power or right that any municipality may have in the absence of this part. These sections shall be construed as cumulative and shall be in addition and supplemental to any power, authority or right conferred by any other law. Acts 1935, ch. 37, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.91 (Williams, § 3708.97); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1536.
Nothing contained in this part shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any authority, power or right that any municipality may have in the absence of this part. These sections shall be construed as cumulative and shall be in addition and supplemental to any power, authority or right conferred by any other law.
Acts 1935, ch. 37, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.91 (Williams, § 3708.97); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1536.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-311 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 53 / Section 7-53-311
Lease or lease-purchase agreement with municipality authorized - Tax levy
Status: in_force

Any city, county or metropolitan government is authorized to enter into any lease or lease-purchase agreement of a project from a corporation, for such term or terms and upon such conditions as may be determined by the governing body of such city, county or metropolitan government, notwithstanding and without regard to the restrictions, prohibitions or requirements of any other law, whether public or private, and to levy and collect a direct annual tax sufficient with any other moneys available and pledged to pay the rental payable under such lease or lease-purchase agreement as and when it becomes due and payable, such tax to be in addition to all other taxes of such city, county or metropolitan government and shall be in addition to all other taxes now or hereafter authorized to be levied, and such tax shall not be included within any statutory or other limitation in rate or amount, but shall be excluded and be in addition thereto, notwithstanding the prohibitions, restrictions or requirements of any other law, whether public or private, and the obligations assumed and undertaken pursuant to such lease or lease-purchase agreement, including any unconditional or other obligation to levy such tax and to pay rentals for the project for a fixed term or terms, shall not be deemed or construed as constituting a debt of the city, county or metropolitan government within the terms, provisions or limitations of any constitutional, statutory, charter or other limitation. Acts 1973, ch. 304, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-2821.
Any city, county or metropolitan government is authorized to enter into any lease or lease-purchase agreement of a project from a corporation, for such term or terms and upon such conditions as may be determined by the governing body of such city, county or metropolitan government, notwithstanding and without regard to the restrictions, prohibitions or requirements of any other law, whether public or private, and to levy and collect a direct annual tax sufficient with any other moneys available and pledged to pay the rental payable under such lease or lease-purchase agreement as and when it becomes due and payable, such tax to be in addition to all other taxes of such city, county or metropolitan government and shall be in addition to all other taxes now or hereafter authorized to be levied, and such tax shall not be included within any statutory or other limitation in rate or amount, but shall be excluded and be in addition thereto, notwithstanding the prohibitions, restrictions or requirements of any other law, whether public or private, and the obligations assumed and undertaken pursuant to such lease or lease-purchase agreement, including any unconditional or other obligation to levy such tax and to pay rentals for the project for a fixed term or terms, shall not be deemed or construed as constituting a debt of the city, county or metropolitan government within the terms, provisions or limitations of any constitutional, statutory, charter or other limitation.
Acts 1973, ch. 304, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-2821.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-502 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-502
Notice on citation or warrant
Status: in_force

Each citation or civil warrant issued pursuant to this part shall have printed on it, in large, conspicuous block letters, the following: NOTICE: FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT ON THE DATE ASSIGNED BY THIS CITATION/WARRANT CAN RESULT IN: THE COURT ORDERING YOU TO PAY A CIVIL FINE/PENALTY, COURT COSTS AND LITIGATION TAXES TO THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT; THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXECUTION AND GARNISHMENT TO COLLECT THE FINE/PENALTY, COSTS AND TAXES; AND THE ISSUANCE OF A BENCH WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT, WITH A PENALTY OF UP TO FIVE (5) DAYS IN JAIL AND/OR A FINE OF UP TO TEN DOLLARS ($10.00). Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 2.
Each citation or civil warrant issued pursuant to this part shall have printed on it, in large, conspicuous block letters, the following:
NOTICE: FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT ON THE DATE ASSIGNED BY THIS CITATION/WARRANT CAN RESULT IN: THE COURT ORDERING YOU TO PAY A CIVIL FINE/PENALTY, COURT COSTS AND LITIGATION TAXES TO THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT; THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXECUTION AND GARNISHMENT TO COLLECT THE FINE/PENALTY, COSTS AND TAXES; AND THE ISSUANCE OF A BENCH WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT, WITH A PENALTY OF UP TO FIVE (5) DAYS IN JAIL AND/OR A FINE OF UP TO TEN DOLLARS ($10.00).
Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-67-117 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 67 / Section 7-67-117
Execution of leases, contracts, deeds
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all leases, contracts, deeds of conveyance, or instruments in writing executed by the authority, shall be executed in the name of the authority by the chair or secretary of the authority, or by such other officers as the board of directors, by resolution, may direct, and the seal of the authority may be affixed to such instruments. Acts 1993, ch. 378, § 17.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all leases, contracts, deeds of conveyance, or instruments in writing executed by the authority, shall be executed in the name of the authority by the chair or secretary of the authority, or by such other officers as the board of directors, by resolution, may direct, and the seal of the authority may be affixed to such instruments.
Acts 1993, ch. 378, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-31-113 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 7-31-113
Maintenance guaranties in paving contracts
Status: in_force

(a) Municipalities have the power to provide in any contract made by them for paving any street, highway, alley, park, or public square, that the contractor shall guarantee to maintain and repair the street, highway, alley, park, or public square, for such time as the governing body or board of the municipality shall deem proper, the expense of which shall be included in the assessment for the construction, and no special or improvement assessment shall be affected or invalidated on account of the guaranty. (b) The municipalities have the authority to provide the manner and time of payment for the guaranty of maintenance or repairs. Acts 1919, ch. 121, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1980a1; mod. Code 1932, § 3396; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1013.
(a) Municipalities have the power to provide in any contract made by them for paving any street, highway, alley, park, or public square, that the contractor shall guarantee to maintain and repair the street, highway, alley, park, or public square, for such time as the governing body or board of the municipality shall deem proper, the expense of which shall be included in the assessment for the construction, and no special or improvement assessment shall be affected or invalidated on account of the guaranty.
(b) The municipalities have the authority to provide the manner and time of payment for the guaranty of maintenance or repairs.
Acts 1919, ch. 121, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1980a1; mod. Code 1932, § 3396; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1902 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1902
Part definitions - Authority to develop grant programs
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this part: (1) "Blighted" has the meaning ascribed to that term in title 13, chapters 20 and 21; and (2) "Local government" means a municipality, county or county having a metropolitan form of government. (b) Local governments are authorized to develop grant programs to be paid from the general fund of the local government to homeowners and developers who invest in blighted property for the purpose of stabilizing the value of the neighborhood and increasing the value of the facilities being constructed or rehabilitated which are located on blighted property. Acts 2012, ch. 832, § 3.
(a) As used in this part: (1) "Blighted" has the meaning ascribed to that term in title 13, chapters 20 and 21; and (2) "Local government" means a municipality, county or county having a metropolitan form of government.
(1) "Blighted" has the meaning ascribed to that term in title 13, chapters 20 and 21; and
(2) "Local government" means a municipality, county or county having a metropolitan form of government.
(b) Local governments are authorized to develop grant programs to be paid from the general fund of the local government to homeowners and developers who invest in blighted property for the purpose of stabilizing the value of the neighborhood and increasing the value of the facilities being constructed or rehabilitated which are located on blighted property.
Acts 2012, ch. 832, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-510 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-510
Districts authorized
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality of the state is hereby authorized to create, by ordinance, one (1) or more central business improvement districts in the manner provided in this part. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
The governing body of any municipality of the state is hereby authorized to create, by ordinance, one (1) or more central business improvement districts in the manner provided in this part.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-35-405 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 35 / Section 7-35-405
Payment of preliminary expense
Status: in_force

(a) All necessary expenses actually incurred by the governing body of any city or town in the making of surveys, estimates of costs and revenues, employment of engineers or other employees, the giving of notices, taking of options and all other expenses of whatever nature, necessary to be paid prior to the issuance and delivery of the revenue bonds pursuant to this part, may be met and paid in the following manner: (1) The governing body may from time to time certify such items of expenses to the proper fiscal agent of the city or town, directing the fiscal agent to pay the several amounts of the expenses; and (2) The expenses shall be paid out of the general fund of such city or town not otherwise appropriated, or from any other available fund without a special appropriation being made for the payments by the governing body of the city or town. (b) All such payments from the general or other funds shall be considered as temporary loans and shall be repaid immediately upon sale and delivery of the bonds, and claim for such repayment shall have priority over all other claims against the proceeds derived from the sale of the bonds. Acts 1933, ch. 68, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1412.
(a) All necessary expenses actually incurred by the governing body of any city or town in the making of surveys, estimates of costs and revenues, employment of engineers or other employees, the giving of notices, taking of options and all other expenses of whatever nature, necessary to be paid prior to the issuance and delivery of the revenue bonds pursuant to this part, may be met and paid in the following manner: (1) The governing body may from time to time certify such items of expenses to the proper fiscal agent of the city or town, directing the fiscal agent to pay the several amounts of the expenses; and (2) The expenses shall be paid out of the general fund of such city or town not otherwise appropriated, or from any other available fund without a special appropriation being made for the payments by the governing body of the city or town.
(1) The governing body may from time to time certify such items of expenses to the proper fiscal agent of the city or town, directing the fiscal agent to pay the several amounts of the expenses; and
(2) The expenses shall be paid out of the general fund of such city or town not otherwise appropriated, or from any other available fund without a special appropriation being made for the payments by the governing body of the city or town.
(b) All such payments from the general or other funds shall be considered as temporary loans and shall be repaid immediately upon sale and delivery of the bonds, and claim for such repayment shall have priority over all other claims against the proceeds derived from the sale of the bonds.
Acts 1933, ch. 68, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.8; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1412.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-31-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 7-31-105
Construction of sidewalks authorized
Status: in_force

It is lawful for any person owning town lots, or lands adjoining the public highways or streets in any village or unincorporated town in the state, to construct suitable sidewalks on those highways or streets along the line of the lots or lands. Acts 1897, ch. 99, § 1; Shan., § 1679a1; Code 1932, § 2807; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1005.
It is lawful for any person owning town lots, or lands adjoining the public highways or streets in any village or unincorporated town in the state, to construct suitable sidewalks on those highways or streets along the line of the lots or lands.
Acts 1897, ch. 99, § 1; Shan., § 1679a1; Code 1932, § 2807; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1005.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-37-116 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 37 / Section 7-37-116
Supplemental nature of chapter
Status: in_force

The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law. Industrial buildings may be acquired, purchased, constructed, reconstructed, improved, bettered, and extended, and bonds may be issued under this chapter for such purposes, notwithstanding that any general, special, or local law may provide for the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment and extension of a like industrial building, or the issuance of bonds for like purposes, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitation or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law. Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 14 (Williams, § 4406.53n); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1716.
The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law. Industrial buildings may be acquired, purchased, constructed, reconstructed, improved, bettered, and extended, and bonds may be issued under this chapter for such purposes, notwithstanding that any general, special, or local law may provide for the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment and extension of a like industrial building, or the issuance of bonds for like purposes, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitation or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law.
Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 14 (Williams, § 4406.53n); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1716.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-21-203 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 21 / Section 7-21-203
Information and assistance from public officials
Status: in_force

All public officials shall, upon request, furnish the charter commission with all information and assistance necessary or appropriate for its work. Acts 1991, ch. 497, § 203.
All public officials shall, upon request, furnish the charter commission with all information and assistance necessary or appropriate for its work.
Acts 1991, ch. 497, § 203.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-85-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 85 / Section 7-85-103
Establishment, operation and maintenance
Status: in_force

Any public or private corporation has the power to apply to the proper authorities of the United States for a grant of the right to establish, operate, and maintain foreign trade zones and subzones under 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a - 81u , and, when the grant is issued, to accept the grant and to establish, operate, and maintain the foreign trade zones and foreign trade subzones and to do all things necessary and proper to carry into effect the establishment, operation, and maintenance of such zones and subzones in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Acts 1981, ch. 411, § 3.
Any public or private corporation has the power to apply to the proper authorities of the United States for a grant of the right to establish, operate, and maintain foreign trade zones and subzones under 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a - 81u , and, when the grant is issued, to accept the grant and to establish, operate, and maintain the foreign trade zones and foreign trade subzones and to do all things necessary and proper to carry into effect the establishment, operation, and maintenance of such zones and subzones in accordance with applicable federal and state law.
Acts 1981, ch. 411, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2401 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2401
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Clean energy" means energy that is derived from a source known to produce significantly lower carbon emissions than traditional fossil fuels; (2) "Political subdivision" means this state or a municipality, public corporation, body politic, authority, district, metropolitan government, county, agency, department, or board of one (1) or more of the entities listed; (3) "Public utility" means: (A) An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the water and wastewater financing board, or a successor board, in accordance with §§ 68-221-1008 and 68-221-1009 ; (B) An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the utility management review board [now board of utility regulation], or a successor board, in accordance with § 7-82-702 ; or (C) A county-owned or municipal-owned utility that provides electric, broadband, natural gas, or propane services to the public; and (4) "Renewable energy" means energy that is derived from a source that is naturally replenishing or that is virtually inexhaustible on a human timescale. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
As used in this part:
(1) "Clean energy" means energy that is derived from a source known to produce significantly lower carbon emissions than traditional fossil fuels;
(2) "Political subdivision" means this state or a municipality, public corporation, body politic, authority, district, metropolitan government, county, agency, department, or board of one (1) or more of the entities listed;
(3) "Public utility" means: (A) An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the water and wastewater financing board, or a successor board, in accordance with §§ 68-221-1008 and 68-221-1009 ; (B) An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the utility management review board [now board of utility regulation], or a successor board, in accordance with § 7-82-702 ; or (C) A county-owned or municipal-owned utility that provides electric, broadband, natural gas, or propane services to the public; and
(A) An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the water and wastewater financing board, or a successor board, in accordance with §§ 68-221-1008 and 68-221-1009 ;
(B) An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the utility management review board [now board of utility regulation], or a successor board, in accordance with § 7-82-702 ; or
(C) A county-owned or municipal-owned utility that provides electric, broadband, natural gas, or propane services to the public; and
(4) "Renewable energy" means energy that is derived from a source that is naturally replenishing or that is virtually inexhaustible on a human timescale.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-501 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-501
Appropriations to safety councils
Status: in_force

Any county or municipality in this state may make appropriations from its general revenues for the purpose of aiding the work of any local county or city safety council, located in such county or city, which local council has been approved by the Tennessee safety council. Acts 1951, ch. 221, § 1 (Williams, § 844.5); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-605.
Any county or municipality in this state may make appropriations from its general revenues for the purpose of aiding the work of any local county or city safety council, located in such county or city, which local council has been approved by the Tennessee safety council.
Acts 1951, ch. 221, § 1 (Williams, § 844.5); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-605.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-414 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-414
Prepayment
Status: in_force

(a) Assessments payable in installments may be paid prior to the due date of any such installment. (b) The whole or any part of the assessment may be paid without interest within sixty (60) days after the ordinance levying the assessment becomes effective. If the assessment is paid in part, the unpaid balance shall be payable in substantially equal installments over the period of time installments are payable as provided in the assessment ordinance. (c) After such sixty-day period and if the ordinance levying the assessment so provides, all unpaid installments of assessments levied against any piece of property, but only in their entirety, may be paid prior to the dates on which they become due, but any such prepayment must include an additional amount equal to the interest that would accrue on the assessment to the next succeeding date on which interest is payable on any special improvement bonds issued in anticipation of the collection of the assessment, plus such additional amount as, in the opinion of the governing body of the municipality, is necessary to assure the availability of money to pay interest on the special improvement bonds as interest becomes due, and any premiums that may become payable on redeemable bonds that may be called in order to utilize the assessment thus paid in advance. (d) The municipality may allow, in its discretion, discounts for prepayment of assessments, or installments of assessments; provided, that such discounts do not impair the ability of the municipality fully to fund the bonds issued in pursuance of the authority granted by this chapter. Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 28; T.C.A., § 6-3928.
(a) Assessments payable in installments may be paid prior to the due date of any such installment.
(b) The whole or any part of the assessment may be paid without interest within sixty (60) days after the ordinance levying the assessment becomes effective. If the assessment is paid in part, the unpaid balance shall be payable in substantially equal installments over the period of time installments are payable as provided in the assessment ordinance.
(c) After such sixty-day period and if the ordinance levying the assessment so provides, all unpaid installments of assessments levied against any piece of property, but only in their entirety, may be paid prior to the dates on which they become due, but any such prepayment must include an additional amount equal to the interest that would accrue on the assessment to the next succeeding date on which interest is payable on any special improvement bonds issued in anticipation of the collection of the assessment, plus such additional amount as, in the opinion of the governing body of the municipality, is necessary to assure the availability of money to pay interest on the special improvement bonds as interest becomes due, and any premiums that may become payable on redeemable bonds that may be called in order to utilize the assessment thus paid in advance.
(d) The municipality may allow, in its discretion, discounts for prepayment of assessments, or installments of assessments; provided, that such discounts do not impair the ability of the municipality fully to fund the bonds issued in pursuance of the authority granted by this chapter.
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 28; T.C.A., § 6-3928.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-69-106 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 69 / Section 7-69-106
Meetings
Status: in_force

All meetings of the board of directors are declared to be public meetings open to the public pursuant to title 8, chapter 44, part 1. Acts 2012, ch. 846, § 7.
All meetings of the board of directors are declared to be public meetings open to the public pursuant to title 8, chapter 44, part 1.
Acts 2012, ch. 846, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-106 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-106
Prohibition of racial discrimination
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any utility district organized under this chapter, the Utility District Law of 1937, or under any other public or private act, to discriminate on account of race in providing utility services or in laying out the services that they are to provide. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1973, ch. 281, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-2639; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) It is unlawful for any utility district organized under this chapter, the Utility District Law of 1937, or under any other public or private act, to discriminate on account of race in providing utility services or in laying out the services that they are to provide.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1973, ch. 281, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-2639; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-60-214 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 60 / Section 7-60-214
Exemption from bidding or restrictive requirements, and from antitrust laws
Status: in_force

(a) Any requirement of competitive bidding or restriction imposed on the procedure for award of contracts for the sale or other disposition of public property is not applicable to any action taken under authority of this chapter. (b) The transactions undertaken pursuant to this chapter shall not be subject to any antitrust law now or hereafter in effect in this state. Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4417.
(a) Any requirement of competitive bidding or restriction imposed on the procedure for award of contracts for the sale or other disposition of public property is not applicable to any action taken under authority of this chapter.
(b) The transactions undertaken pursuant to this chapter shall not be subject to any antitrust law now or hereafter in effect in this state.
Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4417.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-64-107 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 64 / Section 7-64-107
Applicability of provisions - Filing and approval of applications
Status: in_force

(a) If this part is applicable only in a municipality, application may be made to the appropriate municipal official in accordance with subsections (b) and (c), and, upon approval of the application, a deferral of payment of real property taxes on such residence shall be granted as provided in this part. (b) When the property is within the boundaries of any municipality, the deferral of real property taxes may also apply to municipal real property taxes, and the trustee shall furnish a copy of each approved application to the appropriate official of such municipality. (c) If the deferral of real property taxes is effective in a municipality, the application shall be filed with and approved by the appropriate municipal official in the same manner as the trustee until this part is also effective in the county, after which the approval of the trustee shall be for both county and municipality. Acts 1980, ch. 831, § 1.
(a) If this part is applicable only in a municipality, application may be made to the appropriate municipal official in accordance with subsections (b) and (c), and, upon approval of the application, a deferral of payment of real property taxes on such residence shall be granted as provided in this part.
(b) When the property is within the boundaries of any municipality, the deferral of real property taxes may also apply to municipal real property taxes, and the trustee shall furnish a copy of each approved application to the appropriate official of such municipality.
(c) If the deferral of real property taxes is effective in a municipality, the application shall be filed with and approved by the appropriate municipal official in the same manner as the trustee until this part is also effective in the county, after which the approval of the trustee shall be for both county and municipality.
Acts 1980, ch. 831, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-512 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-512
Geographical area - Size and form - Property included
Status: in_force

Any central business improvement district created by a municipality may embrace two (2) or more separate property areas. Each district shall be of such size and form as to include all properties that, in the judgment of the governing body, shall be benefited by the improvements and services that are proposed to be made and provided in or for such district. The jurisdiction of a municipality to make and provide, finance and levy assessments for the cost of any improvements and services within a district shall not be impaired by a lack of commonness, unity, or singleness of the location, purpose or character of the improvements or services, or by the fact that any one (1) or more of the properties included in the district are subsequently determined not to be benefited by such improvement or improvements, or by a particular portion of the improvement or improvements, and is not assessed for such improvement or improvements. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Any central business improvement district created by a municipality may embrace two (2) or more separate property areas. Each district shall be of such size and form as to include all properties that, in the judgment of the governing body, shall be benefited by the improvements and services that are proposed to be made and provided in or for such district. The jurisdiction of a municipality to make and provide, finance and levy assessments for the cost of any improvements and services within a district shall not be impaired by a lack of commonness, unity, or singleness of the location, purpose or character of the improvements or services, or by the fact that any one (1) or more of the properties included in the district are subsequently determined not to be benefited by such improvement or improvements, or by a particular portion of the improvement or improvements, and is not assessed for such improvement or improvements.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-81-302 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 7-81-302
Suspension of officers
Status: in_force

The mayor has the power to suspend any officer for misconduct in office or neglect of duty, reporting the mayor's action, with reason for the action, in writing, to the next meeting of the town assembly, by whom final action shall be taken. Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 21; Shan., § 2023a42; Code 1932, § 3673; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2523.
The mayor has the power to suspend any officer for misconduct in office or neglect of duty, reporting the mayor's action, with reason for the action, in writing, to the next meeting of the town assembly, by whom final action shall be taken.
Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 21; Shan., § 2023a42; Code 1932, § 3673; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2523.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-418 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-418
Penalty for late payment of assessment or installment
Status: in_force

In case of failure to pay any assessment, or installment, on or before the date prescribed by the governing body for such payment, there shall be added to the assessment a penalty of one-half of one percent (0.5%) per month of the amount of such assessment or installment. Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 32; T.C.A., § 6-3932.
In case of failure to pay any assessment, or installment, on or before the date prescribed by the governing body for such payment, there shall be added to the assessment a penalty of one-half of one percent (0.5%) per month of the amount of such assessment or installment.
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 32; T.C.A., § 6-3932.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-308 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-308
Operations in adjacent states
Status: in_force

In the event a municipality conducts electric system operations outside the state, the maximum tax equivalent specified in this part shall not preclude the municipality's collecting from the electric system the additional amounts necessary to make appropriate tax or tax equivalent payments to taxing jurisdictions in the adjacent state or states in which the electric system operations are conducted in accordance with the applicable statutory requirements of such adjacent state or states. Acts 1987, ch. 84, § 9.
In the event a municipality conducts electric system operations outside the state, the maximum tax equivalent specified in this part shall not preclude the municipality's collecting from the electric system the additional amounts necessary to make appropriate tax or tax equivalent payments to taxing jurisdictions in the adjacent state or states in which the electric system operations are conducted in accordance with the applicable statutory requirements of such adjacent state or states.
Acts 1987, ch. 84, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-67-120 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 67 / Section 7-67-120
Joint operation
Status: in_force

(a) The powers conferred upon authorities created under this chapter may be exercised by two (2) or more such authorities acting jointly. (b) Two (2) or more municipalities may, by acting jointly, incorporate a sports authority to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. When two (2) or more municipalities incorporate such an authority, each and every requisite pertaining to the application for incorporation, qualification of applicants, charter and amendment of charter shall, as nearly as may be practicable, be incumbent in like manner upon each municipality joining in the creation of such authority. Acts 1993, ch. 378, § 20.
(a) The powers conferred upon authorities created under this chapter may be exercised by two (2) or more such authorities acting jointly.
(b) Two (2) or more municipalities may, by acting jointly, incorporate a sports authority to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. When two (2) or more municipalities incorporate such an authority, each and every requisite pertaining to the application for incorporation, qualification of applicants, charter and amendment of charter shall, as nearly as may be practicable, be incumbent in like manner upon each municipality joining in the creation of such authority.
Acts 1993, ch. 378, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-525 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-525
Schedule of property taken or damages
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body shall prepare a schedule of all property proposed to be taken by condemnation by the municipality and all property that shall in some manner be injured by the improvements to be constructed within the district, together with the valuations set on each such property or the damages to the property by the injuries to be inflicted. (b) Such schedule of property shall be made public simultaneously with the assessment roll and for a like period of time. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
(a) The governing body shall prepare a schedule of all property proposed to be taken by condemnation by the municipality and all property that shall in some manner be injured by the improvements to be constructed within the district, together with the valuations set on each such property or the damages to the property by the injuries to be inflicted.
(b) Such schedule of property shall be made public simultaneously with the assessment roll and for a like period of time.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-35-432 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 35 / Section 7-35-432
Supplemental to other laws
Status: in_force

This part creates an additional and alternate method for the acquisition of waterworks or a sewerage system by any incorporated city or town and does not include, amend, alter, or repeal any other statute. A proceeding is not required for either the acquisition of a waterworks or sewerage system, or for the issuance of bonds under this part, except as provided by this part or § 68-221-1017 , notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 720, s 2, eff. 6/22/2020. Acts 1933, ch. 68, § 23; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.23; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1439.
This part creates an additional and alternate method for the acquisition of waterworks or a sewerage system by any incorporated city or town and does not include, amend, alter, or repeal any other statute. A proceeding is not required for either the acquisition of a waterworks or sewerage system, or for the issuance of bonds under this part, except as provided by this part or § 68-221-1017 , notwithstanding any other law to the contrary.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 720, s 2, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 1933, ch. 68, § 23; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.23; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1439.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-601 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-601
Creation - Petition
Status: in_force

(a) Utility districts embracing territory in two (2) or more counties may be created in the manner provided in this chapter. (b) The petition for the incorporation of such utility district may be submitted to the county mayor of any one (1) of the counties situated in whole or in part in such proposed district. Acts 1955, ch. 275, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A., § 6-2628; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
(a) Utility districts embracing territory in two (2) or more counties may be created in the manner provided in this chapter.
(b) The petition for the incorporation of such utility district may be submitted to the county mayor of any one (1) of the counties situated in whole or in part in such proposed district.
Acts 1955, ch. 275, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A., § 6-2628; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-129 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-129
Delivery of assessments to tax collector - Indexing of information
Status: in_force

(a) After the legislative body has levied the assessments against certain parcels of property, the city clerk or person designated shall deliver the assessments to the tax collector of the municipality, who shall enter the assessments into the tax collector's records, which shall include the following information: (1) Name of owner of the property; (2) The amount that has been assessed against the parcel of property; and (3) Any other information deemed appropriate. (b) The information in subsection (a) shall be indexed according to the names of the owners of the property. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 8; Shan., § 1991a34; Code 1932, § 3441; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1129; Acts 2001, ch. 267, § 5; 2007, ch. 493, § 7; 2009, ch. 489, § 4.
(a) After the legislative body has levied the assessments against certain parcels of property, the city clerk or person designated shall deliver the assessments to the tax collector of the municipality, who shall enter the assessments into the tax collector's records, which shall include the following information: (1) Name of owner of the property; (2) The amount that has been assessed against the parcel of property; and (3) Any other information deemed appropriate.
(1) Name of owner of the property;
(2) The amount that has been assessed against the parcel of property; and
(3) Any other information deemed appropriate.
(b) The information in subsection (a) shall be indexed according to the names of the owners of the property.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 8; Shan., § 1991a34; Code 1932, § 3441; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1129; Acts 2001, ch. 267, § 5; 2007, ch. 493, § 7; 2009, ch. 489, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-6-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7-6-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Metropolitan Celebration Authority Act." Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3764.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Metropolitan Celebration Authority Act."
Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3764.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-87-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 87 / Section 7-87-103
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Authority" means a port authority created pursuant to this chapter; (2) "Board" means the board of commissioners of an authority; (3) "Bonds" or "revenue bonds" means bonds, notes, interim certificates or other obligations of an authority issued pursuant to this chapter, or pursuant to any other law, as supplemented by, or in conjunction with, this chapter; (4) "Executive officer" means the mayor, county mayor, or other chief executive of a municipality; (5) "Governing body" means the body in which the general legislative powers of a municipality are vested; (6) "Municipality" means any county or incorporated city or town in this state with respect to which an authority may be organized; (7) "Port" means and includes any one (1) or more harbors or ports and related facilities, including, but not limited to, land and interests in land, wharves, piers, loading and unloading machinery, scales, transportation equipment, harbor and riverfront or lake front improvements, buildings, storage and transfer facilities, elevators, railroads, switchyards, concentration yards, roads, bridges, communication, electric power, gas, water and all other utility facilities and such other structures, facilities and improvements necessary or convenient to the development of harbors and river ports and for the promotion either directly or indirectly of trade, industry, and commerce; and (8) "State" means the state of Tennessee. Acts 1995, ch. 432, § 3; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Authority" means a port authority created pursuant to this chapter;
(2) "Board" means the board of commissioners of an authority;
(3) "Bonds" or "revenue bonds" means bonds, notes, interim certificates or other obligations of an authority issued pursuant to this chapter, or pursuant to any other law, as supplemented by, or in conjunction with, this chapter;
(4) "Executive officer" means the mayor, county mayor, or other chief executive of a municipality;
(5) "Governing body" means the body in which the general legislative powers of a municipality are vested;
(6) "Municipality" means any county or incorporated city or town in this state with respect to which an authority may be organized;
(7) "Port" means and includes any one (1) or more harbors or ports and related facilities, including, but not limited to, land and interests in land, wharves, piers, loading and unloading machinery, scales, transportation equipment, harbor and riverfront or lake front improvements, buildings, storage and transfer facilities, elevators, railroads, switchyards, concentration yards, roads, bridges, communication, electric power, gas, water and all other utility facilities and such other structures, facilities and improvements necessary or convenient to the development of harbors and river ports and for the promotion either directly or indirectly of trade, industry, and commerce; and
(8) "State" means the state of Tennessee.
Acts 1995, ch. 432, § 3; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-5-112 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-5-112
Dissolution - Disposition of property
Status: in_force

Whenever the governing body of the creating municipality by resolution determines that the purposes for which the authority was created have been substantially accomplished, that all of the bonds and other obligations of the authority have been fully paid, then the executive officer of the creating municipality shall execute and file for record with the secretary of state a certificate of dissolution reciting such facts and declaring the authority to be dissolved. Upon such filing, the authority shall be dissolved, and title to all funds and other properties of the authority at the time of the dissolution shall vest in and be delivered to the creating municipality. Acts 1979, ch. 95, § 12; T.C.A., § 6-3761.
Whenever the governing body of the creating municipality by resolution determines that the purposes for which the authority was created have been substantially accomplished, that all of the bonds and other obligations of the authority have been fully paid, then the executive officer of the creating municipality shall execute and file for record with the secretary of state a certificate of dissolution reciting such facts and declaring the authority to be dissolved. Upon such filing, the authority shall be dissolved, and title to all funds and other properties of the authority at the time of the dissolution shall vest in and be delivered to the creating municipality.
Acts 1979, ch. 95, § 12; T.C.A., § 6-3761.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-37-113 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 37 / Section 7-37-113
Validity of bonds
Status: in_force

Bonds bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing of the bonds shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds and payment for the bonds any or all the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds shall have ceased to be officers of the municipality issuing the bonds. The validity of the bonds shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings relating to the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment, or extension of the industrial building for which the bonds are issued. The resolution authorizing the bonds may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to this chapter, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance. Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 8 (Williams, § 4406.53h); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1713.
Bonds bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing of the bonds shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds and payment for the bonds any or all the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds shall have ceased to be officers of the municipality issuing the bonds. The validity of the bonds shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings relating to the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment, or extension of the industrial building for which the bonds are issued. The resolution authorizing the bonds may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to this chapter, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance.
Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 8 (Williams, § 4406.53h); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1713.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-37-110 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 37 / Section 7-37-110
Election - Questions submitted - Declaration of result
Status: in_force

Prior to the delivery of and payment for any bonds authorized under this chapter, a three-fourths (¾) majority of the registered voters of such municipality voting at an election on the question of issuing such bonds shall approve of such bond issue; provided, that no such election shall be necessary in connection with the authorization of refunding bonds under this chapter. The governing body of the municipality shall, by resolution, direct the county election commission to hold the election and state the proposition to issue the bonds as it is to appear on the ballots. It shall not be necessary to submit to the voters any question other than the maximum amount of bonds to be issued and the purpose for the bonds, except that, if such bonds are to be secured by an industrial building, its rental or income, other than the industrial building for which the bonds are proposed to be issued, then the question of whether bonds so secured are to be issued shall be submitted to the voters. Upon receipt of the statement of the votes in the election from the county election commission, the governing body of the municipality, at or before its regular meeting, shall again canvass the returns and determine and declare the results of the election. The governing body shall enter upon its minutes the results and returns in the election, and the entry shall, after the delivery of and payment for any bonds voted upon at the election, be conclusive evidence of the result of the election, and no suit, action or other proceeding contesting the validity of such election shall be entertained in any of the courts of this state thereafter. Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 6 (Williams, § 4406.53f); Acts 1955, ch. 344, § 3; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(25); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1710.
Prior to the delivery of and payment for any bonds authorized under this chapter, a three-fourths (¾) majority of the registered voters of such municipality voting at an election on the question of issuing such bonds shall approve of such bond issue; provided, that no such election shall be necessary in connection with the authorization of refunding bonds under this chapter. The governing body of the municipality shall, by resolution, direct the county election commission to hold the election and state the proposition to issue the bonds as it is to appear on the ballots. It shall not be necessary to submit to the voters any question other than the maximum amount of bonds to be issued and the purpose for the bonds, except that, if such bonds are to be secured by an industrial building, its rental or income, other than the industrial building for which the bonds are proposed to be issued, then the question of whether bonds so secured are to be issued shall be submitted to the voters. Upon receipt of the statement of the votes in the election from the county election commission, the governing body of the municipality, at or before its regular meeting, shall again canvass the returns and determine and declare the results of the election. The governing body shall enter upon its minutes the results and returns in the election, and the entry shall, after the delivery of and payment for any bonds voted upon at the election, be conclusive evidence of the result of the election, and no suit, action or other proceeding contesting the validity of such election shall be entertained in any of the courts of this state thereafter.
Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 6 (Williams, § 4406.53f); Acts 1955, ch. 344, § 3; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(25); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1710.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-123 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-123
Certain purchases for which competitive bidding not required - Use of competitive sealed proposals
Status: in_force

(a) An authority in the operation, maintenance, and routine repairs of a project may purchase goods, supplies and services that are generally sold to the public by advertised price without the necessity of competitive bidding; provided, that no such purchase shall exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The board of directors of the authority shall adopt a policy governing all purchases in the operation, maintenance and routine repairs of a project in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). In lieu of adopting its own policy for such purchases in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), the authority may adopt, follow or participate in the purchasing procedures of the municipality. (b) A qualified management contract or other agreement for the operations of an authority facility in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) annually shall be selected through the use of competitive sealed proposals independent of any other procurement. Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
(a) An authority in the operation, maintenance, and routine repairs of a project may purchase goods, supplies and services that are generally sold to the public by advertised price without the necessity of competitive bidding; provided, that no such purchase shall exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The board of directors of the authority shall adopt a policy governing all purchases in the operation, maintenance and routine repairs of a project in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). In lieu of adopting its own policy for such purchases in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), the authority may adopt, follow or participate in the purchasing procedures of the municipality.
(b) A qualified management contract or other agreement for the operations of an authority facility in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) annually shall be selected through the use of competitive sealed proposals independent of any other procurement.
Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-90-113 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 90 / Section 7-90-113
Exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

The authority is hereby declared to be performing a public function in behalf of the municipality with respect to which it is organized and to be a public instrumentality of such municipality. Accordingly, the authority and all properties at any time owned by it and the income from the properties and all bonds issued by the authority and the income from the bonds, shall be exempt from all taxation in the state. Also, for purposes of the Tennessee Securities Act of 1980, compiled in title 48, chapter 1, part 1, bonds issued by the authority shall be deemed to be securities issued by a public instrumentality or a political subdivision of the state. Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
The authority is hereby declared to be performing a public function in behalf of the municipality with respect to which it is organized and to be a public instrumentality of such municipality. Accordingly, the authority and all properties at any time owned by it and the income from the properties and all bonds issued by the authority and the income from the bonds, shall be exempt from all taxation in the state. Also, for purposes of the Tennessee Securities Act of 1980, compiled in title 48, chapter 1, part 1, bonds issued by the authority shall be deemed to be securities issued by a public instrumentality or a political subdivision of the state.
Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-41-111 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 41 / Section 7-41-111
Exercise of powers and rights granted by chapter
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the municipality and the industrial development corporation may exercise all power and rights, express or implied, granted by this chapter.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-33-116 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 7-33-116
Legislative provisions to assure funds for payment
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of the issuance of bonds as in this part and part 2 of this chapter provided, it is the duty of the legislative body of the municipality to ascertain, in due season in advance of the time for the payment of the principal or interest, or both, of any and all such bonds, and in advance of the time for the payment of principal or interest, or both, of any such bonds, whether or not there is or will be sufficient moneys provided by the assessments levied and actually collected and in the treasury of the municipality set apart for the payment of the principal and interest of such bonds as the same from time to time become due. (b) It is the duty of the legislative body of the municipality, in due season in advance, to levy an ad valorem tax upon all the taxable property in the municipality sufficient to pay the principal and interest of such bonds as they become due from time to time, or to pay such part or parts of the principal and interest of the bonds as are not or will not be fully provided for by the assessments levied and actually collected and in the treasury of the municipality in season for the payment of the principal and interest of such bonds as the same, from time to time, become due. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 10; Shan., § 1991a54; Code 1932, § 3461; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1216.
(a) In the event of the issuance of bonds as in this part and part 2 of this chapter provided, it is the duty of the legislative body of the municipality to ascertain, in due season in advance of the time for the payment of the principal or interest, or both, of any and all such bonds, and in advance of the time for the payment of principal or interest, or both, of any such bonds, whether or not there is or will be sufficient moneys provided by the assessments levied and actually collected and in the treasury of the municipality set apart for the payment of the principal and interest of such bonds as the same from time to time become due.
(b) It is the duty of the legislative body of the municipality, in due season in advance, to levy an ad valorem tax upon all the taxable property in the municipality sufficient to pay the principal and interest of such bonds as they become due from time to time, or to pay such part or parts of the principal and interest of the bonds as are not or will not be fully provided for by the assessments levied and actually collected and in the treasury of the municipality in season for the payment of the principal and interest of such bonds as the same, from time to time, become due.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 10; Shan., § 1991a54; Code 1932, § 3461; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1216.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-88-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 88 / Section 7-88-105
Tourism development zone within a one-mile radius of qualified public use facility - Exception
Status: in_force

A tourism development zone shall not extend farther than one (1) mile from the outer perimeter of a qualified public use facility; provided, however, that if the department of finance and administration determines that the geographical configuration of a municipality requires an unusually shaped tourism development zone, such zone may extend farther than one (1) mile from the outer perimeter of a qualified public use facility, except that the size of the tourism development zone shall not exceed three square miles (3 sq. mi.). Acts 1998, ch. 1055, § 6; 2004, ch. 909, § 6.
A tourism development zone shall not extend farther than one (1) mile from the outer perimeter of a qualified public use facility; provided, however, that if the department of finance and administration determines that the geographical configuration of a municipality requires an unusually shaped tourism development zone, such zone may extend farther than one (1) mile from the outer perimeter of a qualified public use facility, except that the size of the tourism development zone shall not exceed three square miles (3 sq. mi.).
Acts 1998, ch. 1055, § 6; 2004, ch. 909, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-201 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-201
Privilege taxes
Status: in_force

(a) Any metropolitan government created and established pursuant to chapters 1-3 of this title shall be authorized and empowered to levy within its general services district any and every privilege tax that a county is now authorized to levy or may hereafter be authorized to levy. When the amount of the authorized privilege tax shall depend upon the population of the county, then the population of the general services district shall be determinative of the authorized levy. (b) In addition to the privilege taxes authorized in subsection (a), any such metropolitan government by action of its metropolitan council shall be authorized and empowered to levy within its urban services district any and every privilege tax that an incorporated city or municipality is now authorized to levy or may hereafter be authorized to levy. When the amount of the authorized privilege tax shall depend upon population of the incorporated city or municipality, then the population of the urban services district shall be determinative of the authorized levy. Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 12; T.C.A., § 6-3713.
(a) Any metropolitan government created and established pursuant to chapters 1-3 of this title shall be authorized and empowered to levy within its general services district any and every privilege tax that a county is now authorized to levy or may hereafter be authorized to levy. When the amount of the authorized privilege tax shall depend upon the population of the county, then the population of the general services district shall be determinative of the authorized levy.
(b) In addition to the privilege taxes authorized in subsection (a), any such metropolitan government by action of its metropolitan council shall be authorized and empowered to levy within its urban services district any and every privilege tax that an incorporated city or municipality is now authorized to levy or may hereafter be authorized to levy. When the amount of the authorized privilege tax shall depend upon population of the incorporated city or municipality, then the population of the urban services district shall be determinative of the authorized levy.
Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 12; T.C.A., § 6-3713.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-319 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-319
Duty of commercial providers no greater than that of noncommercial providers
Status: in_force

A commercial mobile radio service provider shall not have any greater responsibility or duty to its customers or other persons with respect to 911 calls and the operation of a 911 system than does a noncommercial mobile radio service provider to its customers or other persons. Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 23.
A commercial mobile radio service provider shall not have any greater responsibility or duty to its customers or other persons with respect to 911 calls and the operation of a 911 system than does a noncommercial mobile radio service provider to its customers or other persons.
Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-64-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 64 / Section 7-64-101
[For contingent amendment, see the Compiler's Notes.] Eligibility for deferral
Status: in_force

(a) The legislative body of any county or municipality may provide by resolution that any single person age sixty-five (65) years of age or older, or any married couple of which both are sixty-five (65) years of age or older, or any person who is totally and permanently disabled, who owns real property, and who uses and occupies such property as a place of residence, may apply to the county trustee of the county where such residence is located for a deferral of payment of all real property taxes on such residence. (b) [For contingent amendment, see the Compiler's Notes.] This part shall not apply to any single person age sixty-five (65) years of age or older, or to any married couple of which both are sixty-five (65) years of age or older or to any family group that has more than one (1) person residing permanently in the principal residence, whose combined gross income, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.) is greater than twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) a year. Acts 1980, ch. 831, § 1; 1998, ch. 803, § 1.
(a) The legislative body of any county or municipality may provide by resolution that any single person age sixty-five (65) years of age or older, or any married couple of which both are sixty-five (65) years of age or older, or any person who is totally and permanently disabled, who owns real property, and who uses and occupies such property as a place of residence, may apply to the county trustee of the county where such residence is located for a deferral of payment of all real property taxes on such residence.
(b) [For contingent amendment, see the Compiler's Notes.] This part shall not apply to any single person age sixty-five (65) years of age or older, or to any married couple of which both are sixty-five (65) years of age or older or to any family group that has more than one (1) person residing permanently in the principal residence, whose combined gross income, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.) is greater than twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) a year.
Acts 1980, ch. 831, § 1; 1998, ch. 803, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-505 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-505
Failure to produce identification - Arrest - Release - Bond
Status: in_force

When any police or peace officer of a metropolitan government or any employee of a metropolitan government authorized to enforce ordinances, laws or regulations of the metropolitan government or charged with the duty to serve civil or criminal process, asks the violator for identification for the purpose of issuing a citation or civil warrant to that person, the failure to produce or give such identification shall be grounds for the violator to be arrested by an officer authorized to make arrests pursuant to title 40, chapter 7. In such event, the violator shall be arrested, transported to the police station or jail, booked, photographed and fingerprinted for identification purposes and, thereafter, shall be served with the citation or civil warrant and released from custody without being required to post a bond. Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 5.
When any police or peace officer of a metropolitan government or any employee of a metropolitan government authorized to enforce ordinances, laws or regulations of the metropolitan government or charged with the duty to serve civil or criminal process, asks the violator for identification for the purpose of issuing a citation or civil warrant to that person, the failure to produce or give such identification shall be grounds for the violator to be arrested by an officer authorized to make arrests pursuant to title 40, chapter 7. In such event, the violator shall be arrested, transported to the police station or jail, booked, photographed and fingerprinted for identification purposes and, thereafter, shall be served with the citation or civil warrant and released from custody without being required to post a bond.
Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-39-406 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 7-39-406
Conflicting provisions repealed
Status: repealed

Except as otherwise expressly provided in this part, all acts or parts of acts, including parts of any private act, or home rule, or metropolitan government charter, in conflict with this part, are to the extent of such conflict herewith repealed. Acts 1987, ch. 220, § 7.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this part, all acts or parts of acts, including parts of any private act, or home rule, or metropolitan government charter, in conflict with this part, are to the extent of such conflict herewith repealed.
Acts 1987, ch. 220, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-908 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-908
Contracts concerning education
Status: in_force

Municipalities, counties, or school systems may contract among themselves for matters concerning education. Acts 1983, ch. 186, § 8.
Municipalities, counties, or school systems may contract among themselves for matters concerning education.
Acts 1983, ch. 186, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-64-207 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 64 / Section 7-64-207
Applications - Fee - Determination of eligibility
Status: in_force

(a) The state division of property assessments shall prepare an application form to be approved by the state board of equalization for such deferrals, which shall contain the following information and such additional information as may be required by the state board of equalization: (1) Name and address of the applicant or applicants; (2) Date and place of birth of applicant or applicants; (3) Relationship between the applicants; (4) Description and location, by civil district, of the property; (5) Name of the person or persons holding title to the property; (6) Name and address of any mortgage or lien holder; (7) The amount of any mortgage or lien against such property; and (8) Oath or verification of the information and disclosure by the applicant or applicants. (b) Such application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of six dollars ($6.00) to be used to defray any expenses in the processing of such application. (c) The trustee or municipal collector of taxes shall make a final determination of eligibility of the applicant. Acts 1980, ch. 659, § 7.
(a) The state division of property assessments shall prepare an application form to be approved by the state board of equalization for such deferrals, which shall contain the following information and such additional information as may be required by the state board of equalization: (1) Name and address of the applicant or applicants; (2) Date and place of birth of applicant or applicants; (3) Relationship between the applicants; (4) Description and location, by civil district, of the property; (5) Name of the person or persons holding title to the property; (6) Name and address of any mortgage or lien holder; (7) The amount of any mortgage or lien against such property; and (8) Oath or verification of the information and disclosure by the applicant or applicants.
(1) Name and address of the applicant or applicants;
(2) Date and place of birth of applicant or applicants;
(3) Relationship between the applicants;
(4) Description and location, by civil district, of the property;
(5) Name of the person or persons holding title to the property;
(6) Name and address of any mortgage or lien holder;
(7) The amount of any mortgage or lien against such property; and
(8) Oath or verification of the information and disclosure by the applicant or applicants.
(b) Such application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of six dollars ($6.00) to be used to defray any expenses in the processing of such application.
(c) The trustee or municipal collector of taxes shall make a final determination of eligibility of the applicant.
Acts 1980, ch. 659, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-90-116 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 90 / Section 7-90-116
Execution of leases, contracts, deeds, instruments in writing
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all leases, contracts, deeds of conveyance, or instruments in writing executed by the authority, shall be executed in the name of the authority by the chair or secretary of the authority, or by such other officers as the board of directors, by resolution, may direct, and the seal of the authority may be affixed to such instruments. Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all leases, contracts, deeds of conveyance, or instruments in writing executed by the authority, shall be executed in the name of the authority by the chair or secretary of the authority, or by such other officers as the board of directors, by resolution, may direct, and the seal of the authority may be affixed to such instruments.
Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-37-109 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 37 / Section 7-37-109
Bonds not general obligation
Status: in_force

No holder or holders of any bonds issued under this chapter shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of taxing power of the municipality to pay the bonds or the interest on the bonds and the bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or a loan of credit of the bond within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under this chapter, and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or a loan of credit of the bond within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision. Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 10 (Williams, § 4406.53j); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1709.
No holder or holders of any bonds issued under this chapter shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of taxing power of the municipality to pay the bonds or the interest on the bonds and the bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or a loan of credit of the bond within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision. It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under this chapter, and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the municipality or a loan of credit of the bond within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision.
Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 10 (Williams, § 4406.53j); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1709.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2002 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2002
Prohibited regulation of auxiliary containers
Status: in_force

(a) A local government shall not adopt or enforce a resolution, ordinance, policy, or regulation that: (1) Regulates the use, disposition, or sale of an auxiliary container; (2) Prohibits or restricts an auxiliary container; or (3) Enacts a fee, charge, or tax on an auxiliary container. (b) Subsection (a) must not be construed to restrict: (1) A curbside recycling program; (2) A designated residential or commercial recycling location; (3) A commercial recycling program; (4) The use of an auxiliary container on property owned by a local government; or (5) The regulation of auxiliary containers at an event, concert, or sports venue owned by a private or public entity or at an event managed by a local government. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 158,s 1, eff. 4/12/2019.
(a) A local government shall not adopt or enforce a resolution, ordinance, policy, or regulation that: (1) Regulates the use, disposition, or sale of an auxiliary container; (2) Prohibits or restricts an auxiliary container; or (3) Enacts a fee, charge, or tax on an auxiliary container.
(1) Regulates the use, disposition, or sale of an auxiliary container;
(2) Prohibits or restricts an auxiliary container; or
(3) Enacts a fee, charge, or tax on an auxiliary container.
(b) Subsection (a) must not be construed to restrict: (1) A curbside recycling program; (2) A designated residential or commercial recycling location; (3) A commercial recycling program; (4) The use of an auxiliary container on property owned by a local government; or (5) The regulation of auxiliary containers at an event, concert, or sports venue owned by a private or public entity or at an event managed by a local government.
(1) A curbside recycling program;
(2) A designated residential or commercial recycling location;
(3) A commercial recycling program;
(4) The use of an auxiliary container on property owned by a local government; or
(5) The regulation of auxiliary containers at an event, concert, or sports venue owned by a private or public entity or at an event managed by a local government.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 158,s 1, eff. 4/12/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-503 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-503
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Assessed value" means value as assessed for municipal property tax purposes; (2) "District" or "central business improvement district" means the central business improvement district created by the establishment ordinance of the municipality; (3) "District management corporation" means the board or organization created or appointed pursuant to § 7-84-519 ; (4) "Establishment ordinance" means the ordinance of the governing body adopted pursuant to § 7-84-515 establishing a district; (5) "Governing body" means the council, commission, board or other body exercising general legislative power in the municipality; (6) "Initiating petition" means the petition filed pursuant to § 7-84-511(a)(1) requesting the establishment of a district pursuant to this part; (7) "Initiating resolution" means the resolution adopted by the governing body pursuant to § 7-84-511(a)(2) proposing to establish a district pursuant to this part; (8) "Municipality" means any incorporated city, town or metropolitan government of this state exercising general governmental functions in the state; and (9) "Owner" means record owner in fee, or a duly authorized representative. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Assessed value" means value as assessed for municipal property tax purposes;
(2) "District" or "central business improvement district" means the central business improvement district created by the establishment ordinance of the municipality;
(3) "District management corporation" means the board or organization created or appointed pursuant to § 7-84-519 ;
(4) "Establishment ordinance" means the ordinance of the governing body adopted pursuant to § 7-84-515 establishing a district;
(5) "Governing body" means the council, commission, board or other body exercising general legislative power in the municipality;
(6) "Initiating petition" means the petition filed pursuant to § 7-84-511(a)(1) requesting the establishment of a district pursuant to this part;
(7) "Initiating resolution" means the resolution adopted by the governing body pursuant to § 7-84-511(a)(2) proposing to establish a district pursuant to this part;
(8) "Municipality" means any incorporated city, town or metropolitan government of this state exercising general governmental functions in the state; and
(9) "Owner" means record owner in fee, or a duly authorized representative.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-121 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-121
Acquisition and transfer of project sites
Status: in_force

Any municipality may acquire a project site by gift, purchase or lease, or exercise of the power of eminent domain, and may transfer any project site to an authority by sale, lease or gift. The transfer may be authorized by a resolution of the governing body of the municipality without submission of the question to the voters, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law. Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Any municipality may acquire a project site by gift, purchase or lease, or exercise of the power of eminent domain, and may transfer any project site to an authority by sale, lease or gift. The transfer may be authorized by a resolution of the governing body of the municipality without submission of the question to the voters, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law.
Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-405 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-405
Assessment of municipally-owned property authorized
Status: in_force

The governing body of the municipality shall determine whether municipally-owned property located within the district shall be assessed in the same manner as private property, and, if it does so determine, shall provide for such assessments in the ordinance creating the central business improvement district as authorized in § 7-84-208(5) . Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 19; T.C.A., § 6-3919.
The governing body of the municipality shall determine whether municipally-owned property located within the district shall be assessed in the same manner as private property, and, if it does so determine, shall provide for such assessments in the ordinance creating the central business improvement district as authorized in § 7-84-208(5) .
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 19; T.C.A., § 6-3919.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-35-302 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 35 / Section 7-35-302
Applicability of part - Consolidated systems
Status: in_force

This part shall apply to municipalities that adjoin one another, or that are in such proximity to one another as to make it of the interest to both that such system of each be in substance consolidated and unified, the question of the mutual advantages to accrue to such municipalities, respectively, to be determined by the municipalities, and their determination of the advantages by entering into such contract or contracts to be conclusive. Acts 1897, ch. 76, § 2; Shan., § 1924a2; mod. Code 1932, § 3338; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1405.
This part shall apply to municipalities that adjoin one another, or that are in such proximity to one another as to make it of the interest to both that such system of each be in substance consolidated and unified, the question of the mutual advantages to accrue to such municipalities, respectively, to be determined by the municipalities, and their determination of the advantages by entering into such contract or contracts to be conclusive.
Acts 1897, ch. 76, § 2; Shan., § 1924a2; mod. Code 1932, § 3338; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1405.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-724 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-724
Interest and penalties
Status: in_force

In case of failure to pay an assessment or installment provided for under this part on or before the date prescribed by the governing body for such payment, there is added to the assessment both interest of one percent (1%) per month and a penalty of one percent (1%) per month of the amount of such assessment or installment. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
In case of failure to pay an assessment or installment provided for under this part on or before the date prescribed by the governing body for such payment, there is added to the assessment both interest of one percent (1%) per month and a penalty of one percent (1%) per month of the amount of such assessment or installment.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-40-107 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 40 / Section 7-40-107
Delegation to industrial development corporation
Status: in_force

An eligible municipality in which a district is located is authorized to delegate to any industrial development corporation within the county or counties where the municipality is located the authority to carry out all or part of the project and to issue revenue bonds to finance a project within a district and to incur cost for the project; provided, that the municipality may enter into an agreement with an industrial development corporation in which the municipality shall agree to promptly pay to the industrial development corporation the tax revenues received pursuant to this chapter sufficient to service the repayment of such bonds and costs incurred by the industrial development corporation for the project. Upon receipt, that portion of such tax revenues shall be held in trust by the municipality for the benefit of the industrial development corporation. Acts 2011, ch. 420, § 8.
An eligible municipality in which a district is located is authorized to delegate to any industrial development corporation within the county or counties where the municipality is located the authority to carry out all or part of the project and to issue revenue bonds to finance a project within a district and to incur cost for the project; provided, that the municipality may enter into an agreement with an industrial development corporation in which the municipality shall agree to promptly pay to the industrial development corporation the tax revenues received pursuant to this chapter sufficient to service the repayment of such bonds and costs incurred by the industrial development corporation for the project. Upon receipt, that portion of such tax revenues shall be held in trust by the municipality for the benefit of the industrial development corporation.
Acts 2011, ch. 420, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-60-215 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 60 / Section 7-60-215
Tax exemption for participating county
Status: in_force

All home mortgages and notes or other obligations of lending institutions executed pursuant to this chapter and held by or on behalf of the county and the revenues and receipts derived by such county from the mortgages, notes and other obligations shall be exempt from all taxation in this state. The exemption contained in this section shall not be construed as an exemption from the payment of any mortgage recording or registration fees otherwise required by law. Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4418; Acts 1981, ch. 504, § 25.
All home mortgages and notes or other obligations of lending institutions executed pursuant to this chapter and held by or on behalf of the county and the revenues and receipts derived by such county from the mortgages, notes and other obligations shall be exempt from all taxation in this state. The exemption contained in this section shall not be construed as an exemption from the payment of any mortgage recording or registration fees otherwise required by law.
Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4418; Acts 1981, ch. 504, § 25.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-33-305 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 7-33-305
Construction bids - Amount of bond issue - Performance bond - When bids binding - Construction by municipality's own forces
Status: in_force

(a) Proposals for the construction of an improvement shall be solicited as sealed competitive bids after public advertisement at least once in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality not less than ten (10) days prior to the date set for receipt of bids. (b) Upon or after the acceptance by the governing body of a bid, or combination of bids, the governing body may determine the principal amount of bonds to be issued for the proposed improvement, taking into account the amount of the accepted bid or bids, and all other costs of the improvement. These bonds shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, compiled in title 9, chapter 21. (c) Each contract shall be supported by a performance bond for the full amount of the contract, with good surety to be approved by the governing body. (d) A bid shall not be binding on a contractor unless the governing body awards a contract within ninety (90) days after the date of opening bids. (e) If the governing body determines that no bids are acceptable, it may direct that the improvement be accomplished by the municipality's own forces, in which event the costs of construction included in the total costs for purposes of determining improvement assessments shall not exceed the lowest construction bid or bids that conform to all bid requirements. Acts 1961, ch. 311, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-1255; Acts 1988, ch. 750, § 18.
(a) Proposals for the construction of an improvement shall be solicited as sealed competitive bids after public advertisement at least once in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality not less than ten (10) days prior to the date set for receipt of bids.
(b) Upon or after the acceptance by the governing body of a bid, or combination of bids, the governing body may determine the principal amount of bonds to be issued for the proposed improvement, taking into account the amount of the accepted bid or bids, and all other costs of the improvement. These bonds shall be issued pursuant to the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, compiled in title 9, chapter 21.
(c) Each contract shall be supported by a performance bond for the full amount of the contract, with good surety to be approved by the governing body.
(d) A bid shall not be binding on a contractor unless the governing body awards a contract within ninety (90) days after the date of opening bids.
(e) If the governing body determines that no bids are acceptable, it may direct that the improvement be accomplished by the municipality's own forces, in which event the costs of construction included in the total costs for purposes of determining improvement assessments shall not exceed the lowest construction bid or bids that conform to all bid requirements.
Acts 1961, ch. 311, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-1255; Acts 1988, ch. 750, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-2-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7-2-102
Election of members
Status: in_force

(a) No less than forty-six (46) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the adoption of a consolidation resolution by the governing bodies of a county and of its principal city, which resolution providing for an election of the members of a metropolitan government charter commission, it shall be the duty of the county election commission to hold a special election to elect members of the charter commission. (b) The cost of the election shall be paid out of county funds. (c) The ten (10) candidates receiving the highest total vote in the election shall be elected as members of the metropolitan government charter commission. (d) Any qualified voter of the county shall be eligible for election as a member of the charter commission. (e) The deadline for filing nominating petitions for candidates for the charter commission is twelve o'clock (12:00) noon of the fortieth day before the election. Acts 1963, ch. 260, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(60); impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A., § 6-3705.
(a) No less than forty-six (46) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the adoption of a consolidation resolution by the governing bodies of a county and of its principal city, which resolution providing for an election of the members of a metropolitan government charter commission, it shall be the duty of the county election commission to hold a special election to elect members of the charter commission.
(b) The cost of the election shall be paid out of county funds.
(c) The ten (10) candidates receiving the highest total vote in the election shall be elected as members of the metropolitan government charter commission.
(d) Any qualified voter of the county shall be eligible for election as a member of the charter commission.
(e) The deadline for filing nominating petitions for candidates for the charter commission is twelve o'clock (12:00) noon of the fortieth day before the election.
Acts 1963, ch. 260, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(60); impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A., § 6-3705.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-513 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-513
Public hearing to be ordered - When held
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of an initiating petition purporting to contain the requisite number of signatures, or upon the adoption of an initiating resolution by the governing body, the governing body shall order a public hearing to determine whether such central business improvement district shall be established. Such hearing shall be held not less than thirty (30) nor more than forty-five (45) days following the adoption of the initiating resolution by the governing body or following the filing of the initiating petition with the clerk of the governing body. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Upon the filing of an initiating petition purporting to contain the requisite number of signatures, or upon the adoption of an initiating resolution by the governing body, the governing body shall order a public hearing to determine whether such central business improvement district shall be established. Such hearing shall be held not less than thirty (30) nor more than forty-five (45) days following the adoption of the initiating resolution by the governing body or following the filing of the initiating petition with the clerk of the governing body.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-35-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 35 / Section 7-35-101
Power of eminent domain
Status: in_force

All municipal corporations are empowered to take and condemn lands, property, property rights, privileges and easements of others for the purpose of constructing, laying, repairing, or extending sewers, water system or drainage ditches, both within and beyond the corporate limits, and of acquiring ingress and egress in the construction, repair or maintenance of sewers, water system or drainage ditches, and in making connection to sewers, water system or drainage ditches. Such property or interest in such property may be so acquired whether or not the property or interest in property is owned or held for public use by corporations, associations or persons having the power of eminent domain, or otherwise held or used for public purpose; provided, that such prior public use will not be interfered with by this use. Acts 1917, ch. 31, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1880a27b1; mod. Code 1932, § 3366; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1401; Acts 2000, ch. 726, § 1.
All municipal corporations are empowered to take and condemn lands, property, property rights, privileges and easements of others for the purpose of constructing, laying, repairing, or extending sewers, water system or drainage ditches, both within and beyond the corporate limits, and of acquiring ingress and egress in the construction, repair or maintenance of sewers, water system or drainage ditches, and in making connection to sewers, water system or drainage ditches. Such property or interest in such property may be so acquired whether or not the property or interest in property is owned or held for public use by corporations, associations or persons having the power of eminent domain, or otherwise held or used for public purpose; provided, that such prior public use will not be interfered with by this use.
Acts 1917, ch. 31, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1880a27b1; mod. Code 1932, § 3366; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1401; Acts 2000, ch. 726, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-4-111 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 7-4-111
Tax additional to other taxes and fees
Status: in_force

The tax levied in this chapter shall be in addition to all other taxes levied or authorized to be levied whether in the form of excise, license, or privilege taxes, and shall be in addition to all other fees and taxes now levied or authorized to be levied. Acts 1976, ch. 704, § 11; T.C.A., § 6-3736.
The tax levied in this chapter shall be in addition to all other taxes levied or authorized to be levied whether in the form of excise, license, or privilege taxes, and shall be in addition to all other fees and taxes now levied or authorized to be levied.
Acts 1976, ch. 704, § 11; T.C.A., § 6-3736.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-62-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 62 / Section 7-62-104
Exceptions from licensing requirements
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to: (1) An authorized representative of the United States government, the state of Tennessee or any county, city, town or other political subdivision of this state; (2) Owners of property with reference to structures on the property for their own use and occupancy; (3) Officers of courts acting within the terms of their office; (4) Any person who shall engage or be engaged solely in the business of performing work and services under contract with a builder under this chapter; (5) The sale of any products or materials or the sale or the installation of articles of merchandise that are not actually fabricated into and do not become a permanently fixed part of the structure; (6) Any work or operation on one (1) undertaking or project or one (1) or more contracts, the aggregate contract price for which labor, materials and all other items is less than one hundred dollars ($100), such work or operations being considered as a casual, minor or inconsequential nature. This exemption does not apply in any case wherein the work or construction is only part of a larger or major operation, whether undertaken by the same or a different residential, commercial or assembly builder or residential, commercial or assembly maintenance and alteration contractor, or in which a division of the operation is made in contracts of amounts of less than one hundred dollars ($100) for the purpose of evasion of this chapter; or (7) Any contractor licensed and qualified under the state contractors' laws. Acts 1963, ch. 317, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-737.
This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) An authorized representative of the United States government, the state of Tennessee or any county, city, town or other political subdivision of this state;
(2) Owners of property with reference to structures on the property for their own use and occupancy;
(3) Officers of courts acting within the terms of their office;
(4) Any person who shall engage or be engaged solely in the business of performing work and services under contract with a builder under this chapter;
(5) The sale of any products or materials or the sale or the installation of articles of merchandise that are not actually fabricated into and do not become a permanently fixed part of the structure;
(6) Any work or operation on one (1) undertaking or project or one (1) or more contracts, the aggregate contract price for which labor, materials and all other items is less than one hundred dollars ($100), such work or operations being considered as a casual, minor or inconsequential nature. This exemption does not apply in any case wherein the work or construction is only part of a larger or major operation, whether undertaken by the same or a different residential, commercial or assembly builder or residential, commercial or assembly maintenance and alteration contractor, or in which a division of the operation is made in contracts of amounts of less than one hundred dollars ($100) for the purpose of evasion of this chapter; or
(7) Any contractor licensed and qualified under the state contractors' laws.
Acts 1963, ch. 317, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-737.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1801 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1801
Short title - Part definitions
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Equal Access to Intrastate Commerce Act." (b) As used in this part: (1) "County" includes any county having a metropolitan form of government; and (2) "Local government" means a municipality or county. Acts 2011 , ch. 278, § 3.
(a) This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Equal Access to Intrastate Commerce Act."
(b) As used in this part: (1) "County" includes any county having a metropolitan form of government; and (2) "Local government" means a municipality or county.
(1) "County" includes any county having a metropolitan form of government; and
(2) "Local government" means a municipality or county.
Acts 2011 , ch. 278, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2402 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2402
Applicability
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to energy requirements for a certified green energy production facility, as defined in § 67-4-2004 . Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
This part does not apply to energy requirements for a certified green energy production facility, as defined in § 67-4-2004 .
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Convention Center Authorities Act of 2009." Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Convention Center Authorities Act of 2009."
Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-108 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-108
Effect of other laws
Status: in_force

In the event of conflict between this chapter and any other laws or parts of laws governing the statutes of Tennessee, this chapter shall govern. Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 43; T.C.A., § 6-3943.
In the event of conflict between this chapter and any other laws or parts of laws governing the statutes of Tennessee, this chapter shall govern.
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 43; T.C.A., § 6-3943.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-63-201 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 63 / Section 7-63-201
Sanitation, litter control and animal control - Issuance of summons - Copies
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 7-63-101 , any municipal, metropolitan or city government may designate by ordinance or resolution certain municipal enforcement officers in the areas of sanitation, litter control, and animal control who may not arrest or issue citations in lieu of arrests pursuant to part 1 of this chapter, but who, upon witnessing a violation of any ordinance, law or regulation of that municipal, metropolitan or city government, may issue an ordinance summons, leaving a copy with the offender, showing the offense charged and the time and place when such offender is to appear in court. Acts 1986, ch. 832, § 2.
Notwithstanding § 7-63-101 , any municipal, metropolitan or city government may designate by ordinance or resolution certain municipal enforcement officers in the areas of sanitation, litter control, and animal control who may not arrest or issue citations in lieu of arrests pursuant to part 1 of this chapter, but who, upon witnessing a violation of any ordinance, law or regulation of that municipal, metropolitan or city government, may issue an ordinance summons, leaving a copy with the offender, showing the offense charged and the time and place when such offender is to appear in court.
Acts 1986, ch. 832, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-106 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-106
Filing of charter
Status: in_force

When executed and acknowledged in conformity with § 7-89-105 , the charter shall be filed with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall examine the charter and, if the secretary of state finds that the recitals contained in the charter are correct, that the requirements of § 7-89-104 have been complied with and that the name is not identical with or so nearly similar to that of another authority already in existence in this state as to lead to confusion and uncertainty, the secretary of state shall approve the charter and accept it for filing. When the charter has been so made, filed and approved, the authority shall constitute a public corporation under the name set out in the charter. Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
When executed and acknowledged in conformity with § 7-89-105 , the charter shall be filed with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall examine the charter and, if the secretary of state finds that the recitals contained in the charter are correct, that the requirements of § 7-89-104 have been complied with and that the name is not identical with or so nearly similar to that of another authority already in existence in this state as to lead to confusion and uncertainty, the secretary of state shall approve the charter and accept it for filing. When the charter has been so made, filed and approved, the authority shall constitute a public corporation under the name set out in the charter.
Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.