Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-604 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-604
Issuance of bonds, notes and other obligations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The agency is authorized and empowered to issue its bonds, notes or other obligations from time to time in an amount not to exceed a total of eight hundred million dollars ($800,000,000) for the purpose of paying in whole or in part the cost of acquiring necessary lands and interests in the land and of constructing and acquiring constructed facilities and improvements necessary in the development of the total economic resources of the Duck River watershed and the expenses incidental thereto. Prior to the adoption of any resolution of the board authorizing the sale of bonds, notes or other obligations or entering into any contract or other arrangement in the planning or preparation for the sale of bonds, notes or other obligations, the agency shall review such plans with the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee. The state funding board established by § 9-9-101 is authorized to contract or to make other arrangements as it may deem necessary to provide for the issuance of such bonds, notes or other obligations of the agency or, in the state funding board's discretion, the agency may enter into such contracts or other arrangements. Any contract or arrangement entered into for the purpose of the issuance of any bonds, notes or other obligations shall be subject to the approval of the state funding board. (2) Any resolution of the board authorizing the sale of bonds, notes or other obligations shall be submitted to the state funding board, and such resolution shall only become effective upon receiving the approval of the state funding board. The state funding board, upon rejecting any resolution of the board authorizing the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations, shall state in writing the reasons for this action. (b) (1) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this section, all bonds, including notes or other obligations of the agency, issued by the agency are payable solely out of the revenues and receipts derived from the agency's projects or of any revenues of the agency as may be designated in the proceedings of the board under which the bonds are authorized to be issued; provided, that notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of bonds may be retired out of the proceeds of such bonds. Such bonds may be executed and delivered by the agency at any time and from time to time, may be in such form and denominations and of such terms and maturities, may be in registered or bearer form either as to principal or interest, or both, may be payable in such installments and at such time or times not exceeding forty (40) years from the date thereof, may be payable at such place or places whether within or without Tennessee, may bear interest at such rate or rates payable at such time or times and at such place or places and evidenced in such manner, may be executed by such officers of the agency and may contain such provisions not inconsistent with this section, all as shall be provided in the proceedings of the board whereunder the bonds shall be authorized to be issued. (2) If deemed advisable by the board, there may be retained in the proceedings under which any bonds of the agency are authorized to be issued an option to redeem all or any part thereof as may be specified in such proceedings, at such price or prices and after such notice or notices and on such terms and conditions as may be set forth in such proceedings and as may be briefly recited on the face of the bonds; but nothing contained in this section shall be construed to confer on the agency any right or option to redeem any bonds except as may be provided in the proceedings under which they shall be issued. (3) Any bonds of the agency may be sold at public or private sale in such manner, at such price and from time to time as may be determined by the board to be most advantageous, and the agency may pay all expenses, premiums and commissions that its board may deem necessary or advantageous in connection with the issuance thereof. Issuance by the board of one (1) or more series of bonds for one (1) or more purposes shall not preclude it from issuing other bonds in connection with the same project or any other project, but the proceedings whereunder any subsequent bonds may be issued shall recognize and protect any prior pledge or mortgage made for any prior issue of bonds. (4) Proceeds of bonds issued by the agency may be used for the purpose of: (A) Constructing, acquiring, reconstructing, improving, equipping, furnishing, bettering or extending any project or projects, including the payment of interest on the bonds during construction of any such project, and for two (2) years after the estimated date of completion; (B) Payment of engineering, fiscal, architectural and legal expenses incurred in connection with such project and the issuance of the bonds; and (C) The establishment of a reasonable reserve fund for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds in the event of a deficiency in the revenues and receipts available for such payment. (c) Subject to the approvals required in subsection (a), any bonds or notes of the agency at any time outstanding may at any time and from time to time be refunded by the authority by the issuance of its refunding bonds in such amount as the board of directors may deem necessary, but not exceeding the sum of the following: (1) The principal amount of the obligations being refinanced; (2) Applicable redemption premiums thereon; (3) Unpaid interest on such obligations to the date of delivery or exchange of the refunding bonds; (4) In the event the proceeds from the sale of the refunding bonds are to be deposited in trust as provided in this section, interest to accrue on such obligations from the date of delivery to the first or any subsequent available redemption date or dates selected, in its discretion, by the board or to the date or dates of maturity, whichever shall be determined by the board to be most advantageous or necessary to the agency; (5) A reasonable reserve for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and/or a renewal and replacement reserve; (6) If the project to be constructed from the proceeds of the obligations being refinanced has not been completed, an amount sufficient to meet the interest charges on the refunding bonds during the construction of such project and for two (2) years after the estimated date of completion, but only to the extent that interest charges have not been capitalized from the proceeds of the obligations being refinanced; and (7) Expenses, premiums and commissions of the agency, including bonds discount, deemed by the board to be necessary for the issuance of the refunding bonds. A determination by the board that any refinancing is advantageous or necessary to the agency, or that any of the amounts provided in this subdivision (c)(7) should be included in such refinancing or that any of the obligations to be refinanced should be called for redemption on the first or any subsequent available redemption date permitted to remain outstanding until their respective dates of maturity shall be conclusive. (d) Any such refunding may be effected whether the obligations to be refunded have then matured or thereafter mature, either by the exchange or the refunding bonds for the obligations to be refunded thereby with the consent of the holders of the obligations so to be refunded, or by sale of the refunding bonds, and the application of the proceeds thereof to the payment of the obligations to be refunded thereby, and regardless of whether or not the obligations proposed to be refunded are payable on the same date or different dates or are due serially or otherwise. (e) Prior to the issuance of the refunding bonds, the board shall cause notice of its intention to issue the refunding bonds, identifying the obligations proposed to be refunded and setting forth the estimated date of delivery of the refunding bonds, to be given to the holders of the outstanding obligations by mail to each registered holder and, if the outstanding bonds or coupons are not registered securities, by publication of an appropriate notice one (1) time each in a newspaper having general circulation in the area of the project and in a financial newspaper published in New York, New York, having national circulation. As soon as practicable after the delivery of the refunding bonds and whether or not any of the obligations to be refunded are to be called for redemption, the board shall cause notice of the issuance of the refunding bonds to be given in the manner provided in this subsection (e). (f) If any of the obligations to be refunded are to be called for redemption, the board shall cause notice of redemption to be given in the manner required by the proceedings authorizing such outstanding obligations. (g) The principal proceeds from the sale of any refunding bonds shall be applied only as follows: (1) To the immediate payment and retirement of the obligations being refunded; or (2) To the extent not required for the immediate payment of the obligations being refunded, then such proceeds shall be deposited in trust to provide for the payment and retirement of the obligations being refunded; but provision may be made for the pledging and disposition of any surplus, including, without limitation, provision for the pledging of any such surplus to the payment of the principal of and interest on any issue or series of refunding bonds. Money in any such trust fund may be invested in direct obligations of the United States government, obligations the principal of and interest on which are guaranteed by the United States government or obligations of any agency or instrumentality of the United States government or in certificates of deposit issued by a bank or trust company located in this state, if such certificates are secured by a pledge of any of such obligations having any aggregate market value, exclusive of accrued interest, equal at least to the principal amount of the certificates so secured. Nothing in this subdivision (g)(2) shall be construed as a limitation on the duration of any deposit in trust for the retirement of obligations being refunded but that have not matured and that are not presently redeemable, or, if presently redeemable, have not been called for redemption. (h) All such bonds, refunding bonds and the interest coupons applicable thereto are hereby made and shall be construed to be negotiable instruments. (i) The principal of and interest on any bonds issued by the agency may be secured by a pledge of the revenues and receipts out of which the same 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, and/or by an assignment and pledge of all or any part of the agency's interest in and rights under the leases, sale contracts or loan agreements relating to such projects, or any part thereof. 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 of the projects covered thereby, the fixing and collection of rents or payments with respect to any projects or portions thereof covered by such resolution, mortgage or deed of trust, the creation and maintenance of special funds from such revenues and from the proceeds of such bonds and the rights and remedies available in the event of default, all as the board deems advisable and not in conflict with this subsection (i). Each pledge, agreement, mortgage and deed of trust made for the benefit or security of any of the bonds of the agency shall continue effective until the principal of and interest on the bonds for the benefit of which the same were made have been fully paid. In the event of default in such payment or in any agreements of the agency 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 bond, such 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 above remedies. Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 4; T.C.A., § 66-1-604; Acts 1987, ch. 209, § 2; 1994, ch. 782, § 1; 2010 , ch. 868, § 83.
(a) (1) The agency is authorized and empowered to issue its bonds, notes or other obligations from time to time in an amount not to exceed a total of eight hundred million dollars ($800,000,000) for the purpose of paying in whole or in part the cost of acquiring necessary lands and interests in the land and of constructing and acquiring constructed facilities and improvements necessary in the development of the total economic resources of the Duck River watershed and the expenses incidental thereto. Prior to the adoption of any resolution of the board authorizing the sale of bonds, notes or other obligations or entering into any contract or other arrangement in the planning or preparation for the sale of bonds, notes or other obligations, the agency shall review such plans with the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee. The state funding board established by § 9-9-101 is authorized to contract or to make other arrangements as it may deem necessary to provide for the issuance of such bonds, notes or other obligations of the agency or, in the state funding board's discretion, the agency may enter into such contracts or other arrangements. Any contract or arrangement entered into for the purpose of the issuance of any bonds, notes or other obligations shall be subject to the approval of the state funding board. (2) Any resolution of the board authorizing the sale of bonds, notes or other obligations shall be submitted to the state funding board, and such resolution shall only become effective upon receiving the approval of the state funding board. The state funding board, upon rejecting any resolution of the board authorizing the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations, shall state in writing the reasons for this action.
(1) The agency is authorized and empowered to issue its bonds, notes or other obligations from time to time in an amount not to exceed a total of eight hundred million dollars ($800,000,000) for the purpose of paying in whole or in part the cost of acquiring necessary lands and interests in the land and of constructing and acquiring constructed facilities and improvements necessary in the development of the total economic resources of the Duck River watershed and the expenses incidental thereto. Prior to the adoption of any resolution of the board authorizing the sale of bonds, notes or other obligations or entering into any contract or other arrangement in the planning or preparation for the sale of bonds, notes or other obligations, the agency shall review such plans with the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee. The state funding board established by § 9-9-101 is authorized to contract or to make other arrangements as it may deem necessary to provide for the issuance of such bonds, notes or other obligations of the agency or, in the state funding board's discretion, the agency may enter into such contracts or other arrangements. Any contract or arrangement entered into for the purpose of the issuance of any bonds, notes or other obligations shall be subject to the approval of the state funding board.
(2) Any resolution of the board authorizing the sale of bonds, notes or other obligations shall be submitted to the state funding board, and such resolution shall only become effective upon receiving the approval of the state funding board. The state funding board, upon rejecting any resolution of the board authorizing the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations, shall state in writing the reasons for this action.
(b) (1) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this section, all bonds, including notes or other obligations of the agency, issued by the agency are payable solely out of the revenues and receipts derived from the agency's projects or of any revenues of the agency as may be designated in the proceedings of the board under which the bonds are authorized to be issued; provided, that notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of bonds may be retired out of the proceeds of such bonds. Such bonds may be executed and delivered by the agency at any time and from time to time, may be in such form and denominations and of such terms and maturities, may be in registered or bearer form either as to principal or interest, or both, may be payable in such installments and at such time or times not exceeding forty (40) years from the date thereof, may be payable at such place or places whether within or without Tennessee, may bear interest at such rate or rates payable at such time or times and at such place or places and evidenced in such manner, may be executed by such officers of the agency and may contain such provisions not inconsistent with this section, all as shall be provided in the proceedings of the board whereunder the bonds shall be authorized to be issued. (2) If deemed advisable by the board, there may be retained in the proceedings under which any bonds of the agency are authorized to be issued an option to redeem all or any part thereof as may be specified in such proceedings, at such price or prices and after such notice or notices and on such terms and conditions as may be set forth in such proceedings and as may be briefly recited on the face of the bonds; but nothing contained in this section shall be construed to confer on the agency any right or option to redeem any bonds except as may be provided in the proceedings under which they shall be issued. (3) Any bonds of the agency may be sold at public or private sale in such manner, at such price and from time to time as may be determined by the board to be most advantageous, and the agency may pay all expenses, premiums and commissions that its board may deem necessary or advantageous in connection with the issuance thereof. Issuance by the board of one (1) or more series of bonds for one (1) or more purposes shall not preclude it from issuing other bonds in connection with the same project or any other project, but the proceedings whereunder any subsequent bonds may be issued shall recognize and protect any prior pledge or mortgage made for any prior issue of bonds. (4) Proceeds of bonds issued by the agency may be used for the purpose of: (A) Constructing, acquiring, reconstructing, improving, equipping, furnishing, bettering or extending any project or projects, including the payment of interest on the bonds during construction of any such project, and for two (2) years after the estimated date of completion; (B) Payment of engineering, fiscal, architectural and legal expenses incurred in connection with such project and the issuance of the bonds; and (C) The establishment of a reasonable reserve fund for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds in the event of a deficiency in the revenues and receipts available for such payment.
(1) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this section, all bonds, including notes or other obligations of the agency, issued by the agency are payable solely out of the revenues and receipts derived from the agency's projects or of any revenues of the agency as may be designated in the proceedings of the board under which the bonds are authorized to be issued; provided, that notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of bonds may be retired out of the proceeds of such bonds. Such bonds may be executed and delivered by the agency at any time and from time to time, may be in such form and denominations and of such terms and maturities, may be in registered or bearer form either as to principal or interest, or both, may be payable in such installments and at such time or times not exceeding forty (40) years from the date thereof, may be payable at such place or places whether within or without Tennessee, may bear interest at such rate or rates payable at such time or times and at such place or places and evidenced in such manner, may be executed by such officers of the agency and may contain such provisions not inconsistent with this section, all as shall be provided in the proceedings of the board whereunder the bonds shall be authorized to be issued.
(2) If deemed advisable by the board, there may be retained in the proceedings under which any bonds of the agency are authorized to be issued an option to redeem all or any part thereof as may be specified in such proceedings, at such price or prices and after such notice or notices and on such terms and conditions as may be set forth in such proceedings and as may be briefly recited on the face of the bonds; but nothing contained in this section shall be construed to confer on the agency any right or option to redeem any bonds except as may be provided in the proceedings under which they shall be issued.
(3) Any bonds of the agency may be sold at public or private sale in such manner, at such price and from time to time as may be determined by the board to be most advantageous, and the agency may pay all expenses, premiums and commissions that its board may deem necessary or advantageous in connection with the issuance thereof. Issuance by the board of one (1) or more series of bonds for one (1) or more purposes shall not preclude it from issuing other bonds in connection with the same project or any other project, but the proceedings whereunder any subsequent bonds may be issued shall recognize and protect any prior pledge or mortgage made for any prior issue of bonds.
(4) Proceeds of bonds issued by the agency may be used for the purpose of: (A) Constructing, acquiring, reconstructing, improving, equipping, furnishing, bettering or extending any project or projects, including the payment of interest on the bonds during construction of any such project, and for two (2) years after the estimated date of completion; (B) Payment of engineering, fiscal, architectural and legal expenses incurred in connection with such project and the issuance of the bonds; and (C) The establishment of a reasonable reserve fund for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds in the event of a deficiency in the revenues and receipts available for such payment.
(A) Constructing, acquiring, reconstructing, improving, equipping, furnishing, bettering or extending any project or projects, including the payment of interest on the bonds during construction of any such project, and for two (2) years after the estimated date of completion;
(B) Payment of engineering, fiscal, architectural and legal expenses incurred in connection with such project and the issuance of the bonds; and
(C) The establishment of a reasonable reserve fund for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds in the event of a deficiency in the revenues and receipts available for such payment.
(c) Subject to the approvals required in subsection (a), any bonds or notes of the agency at any time outstanding may at any time and from time to time be refunded by the authority by the issuance of its refunding bonds in such amount as the board of directors may deem necessary, but not exceeding the sum of the following: (1) The principal amount of the obligations being refinanced; (2) Applicable redemption premiums thereon; (3) Unpaid interest on such obligations to the date of delivery or exchange of the refunding bonds; (4) In the event the proceeds from the sale of the refunding bonds are to be deposited in trust as provided in this section, interest to accrue on such obligations from the date of delivery to the first or any subsequent available redemption date or dates selected, in its discretion, by the board or to the date or dates of maturity, whichever shall be determined by the board to be most advantageous or necessary to the agency; (5) A reasonable reserve for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and/or a renewal and replacement reserve; (6) If the project to be constructed from the proceeds of the obligations being refinanced has not been completed, an amount sufficient to meet the interest charges on the refunding bonds during the construction of such project and for two (2) years after the estimated date of completion, but only to the extent that interest charges have not been capitalized from the proceeds of the obligations being refinanced; and (7) Expenses, premiums and commissions of the agency, including bonds discount, deemed by the board to be necessary for the issuance of the refunding bonds. A determination by the board that any refinancing is advantageous or necessary to the agency, or that any of the amounts provided in this subdivision (c)(7) should be included in such refinancing or that any of the obligations to be refinanced should be called for redemption on the first or any subsequent available redemption date permitted to remain outstanding until their respective dates of maturity shall be conclusive.
(1) The principal amount of the obligations being refinanced;
(2) Applicable redemption premiums thereon;
(3) Unpaid interest on such obligations to the date of delivery or exchange of the refunding bonds;
(4) In the event the proceeds from the sale of the refunding bonds are to be deposited in trust as provided in this section, interest to accrue on such obligations from the date of delivery to the first or any subsequent available redemption date or dates selected, in its discretion, by the board or to the date or dates of maturity, whichever shall be determined by the board to be most advantageous or necessary to the agency;
(5) A reasonable reserve for the payment of principal of and interest on such bonds and/or a renewal and replacement reserve;
(6) If the project to be constructed from the proceeds of the obligations being refinanced has not been completed, an amount sufficient to meet the interest charges on the refunding bonds during the construction of such project and for two (2) years after the estimated date of completion, but only to the extent that interest charges have not been capitalized from the proceeds of the obligations being refinanced; and
(7) Expenses, premiums and commissions of the agency, including bonds discount, deemed by the board to be necessary for the issuance of the refunding bonds. A determination by the board that any refinancing is advantageous or necessary to the agency, or that any of the amounts provided in this subdivision (c)(7) should be included in such refinancing or that any of the obligations to be refinanced should be called for redemption on the first or any subsequent available redemption date permitted to remain outstanding until their respective dates of maturity shall be conclusive.
(d) Any such refunding may be effected whether the obligations to be refunded have then matured or thereafter mature, either by the exchange or the refunding bonds for the obligations to be refunded thereby with the consent of the holders of the obligations so to be refunded, or by sale of the refunding bonds, and the application of the proceeds thereof to the payment of the obligations to be refunded thereby, and regardless of whether or not the obligations proposed to be refunded are payable on the same date or different dates or are due serially or otherwise.
(e) Prior to the issuance of the refunding bonds, the board shall cause notice of its intention to issue the refunding bonds, identifying the obligations proposed to be refunded and setting forth the estimated date of delivery of the refunding bonds, to be given to the holders of the outstanding obligations by mail to each registered holder and, if the outstanding bonds or coupons are not registered securities, by publication of an appropriate notice one (1) time each in a newspaper having general circulation in the area of the project and in a financial newspaper published in New York, New York, having national circulation. As soon as practicable after the delivery of the refunding bonds and whether or not any of the obligations to be refunded are to be called for redemption, the board shall cause notice of the issuance of the refunding bonds to be given in the manner provided in this subsection (e).
(f) If any of the obligations to be refunded are to be called for redemption, the board shall cause notice of redemption to be given in the manner required by the proceedings authorizing such outstanding obligations.
(g) The principal proceeds from the sale of any refunding bonds shall be applied only as follows: (1) To the immediate payment and retirement of the obligations being refunded; or (2) To the extent not required for the immediate payment of the obligations being refunded, then such proceeds shall be deposited in trust to provide for the payment and retirement of the obligations being refunded; but provision may be made for the pledging and disposition of any surplus, including, without limitation, provision for the pledging of any such surplus to the payment of the principal of and interest on any issue or series of refunding bonds. Money in any such trust fund may be invested in direct obligations of the United States government, obligations the principal of and interest on which are guaranteed by the United States government or obligations of any agency or instrumentality of the United States government or in certificates of deposit issued by a bank or trust company located in this state, if such certificates are secured by a pledge of any of such obligations having any aggregate market value, exclusive of accrued interest, equal at least to the principal amount of the certificates so secured. Nothing in this subdivision (g)(2) shall be construed as a limitation on the duration of any deposit in trust for the retirement of obligations being refunded but that have not matured and that are not presently redeemable, or, if presently redeemable, have not been called for redemption.
(1) To the immediate payment and retirement of the obligations being refunded; or
(2) To the extent not required for the immediate payment of the obligations being refunded, then such proceeds shall be deposited in trust to provide for the payment and retirement of the obligations being refunded; but provision may be made for the pledging and disposition of any surplus, including, without limitation, provision for the pledging of any such surplus to the payment of the principal of and interest on any issue or series of refunding bonds. Money in any such trust fund may be invested in direct obligations of the United States government, obligations the principal of and interest on which are guaranteed by the United States government or obligations of any agency or instrumentality of the United States government or in certificates of deposit issued by a bank or trust company located in this state, if such certificates are secured by a pledge of any of such obligations having any aggregate market value, exclusive of accrued interest, equal at least to the principal amount of the certificates so secured. Nothing in this subdivision (g)(2) shall be construed as a limitation on the duration of any deposit in trust for the retirement of obligations being refunded but that have not matured and that are not presently redeemable, or, if presently redeemable, have not been called for redemption.
(h) All such bonds, refunding bonds and the interest coupons applicable thereto are hereby made and shall be construed to be negotiable instruments.
(i) The principal of and interest on any bonds issued by the agency may be secured by a pledge of the revenues and receipts out of which the same 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, and/or by an assignment and pledge of all or any part of the agency's interest in and rights under the leases, sale contracts or loan agreements relating to such projects, or any part thereof. 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 of the projects covered thereby, the fixing and collection of rents or payments with respect to any projects or portions thereof covered by such resolution, mortgage or deed of trust, the creation and maintenance of special funds from such revenues and from the proceeds of such bonds and the rights and remedies available in the event of default, all as the board deems advisable and not in conflict with this subsection (i). Each pledge, agreement, mortgage and deed of trust made for the benefit or security of any of the bonds of the agency shall continue effective until the principal of and interest on the bonds for the benefit of which the same were made have been fully paid. In the event of default in such payment or in any agreements of the agency 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 bond, such 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 above remedies.
Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 4; T.C.A., § 66-1-604; Acts 1987, ch. 209, § 2; 1994, ch. 782, § 1; 2010 , ch. 868, § 83.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-905 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-905
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 731, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022. Acts 1991, ch. 308, § 1.
Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 731, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022.
Acts 1991, ch. 308, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-607 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-607
Cooperation from state agencies
Status: in_force

All agencies of the state are hereby authorized and directed to extend their cooperation and lend assistance to the agency in the formulation and implementation of a development program. Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 7; T.C.A., § 66-1-607.
All agencies of the state are hereby authorized and directed to extend their cooperation and lend assistance to the agency in the formulation and implementation of a development program.
Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 7; T.C.A., § 66-1-607.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1202 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Acts 2001, ch. 223, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-217 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-217
Dissolution of the corporation - Distribution of assets
Status: in_force

Upon the dissolution of the corporation, after all creditors of the corporation have been paid, its assets shall be distributed to one (1) or more organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government or an institution of the board of regents system for exclusively public purposes. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Upon the dissolution of the corporation, after all creditors of the corporation have been paid, its assets shall be distributed to one (1) or more organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government or an institution of the board of regents system for exclusively public purposes.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-111 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-111
Receipt of grants, appropriations and other contributions
Status: in_force

In addition to § 64-10-110 , the authority may receive grants, appropriations, other contributions of funds, and real or personal property, from the state of Tennessee, the federal government, any other governmental entity or any nonprofit organization, individuals, companies or corporations. Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 12.
In addition to § 64-10-110 , the authority may receive grants, appropriations, other contributions of funds, and real or personal property, from the state of Tennessee, the federal government, any other governmental entity or any nonprofit organization, individuals, companies or corporations.
Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-203 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-203
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) Within the region of the authority, it may acquire, construct, operate, maintain and dispose of railroad facilities, properties and equipment, and may, in addition to continuing the above-mentioned railroad service, provide any other rail service in the region as it is needed and feasible. (b) The acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of such properties and facilities are hereby declared to be public and governmental functions. The powers granted in this part, in connection therewith, are declared to be public and corporate purposes and matters of public necessity. (c) The authority may use any property, right-of-way, easement or other similar property right necessary or convenient in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of the facilities authorized in this part, held by the state or any county or municipality in the state; provided, that such governmental agency consents to such use and that there is compliance with all statutes, regulations and procedures regulating the use, management and disposition of state property. Acts 1977, ch. 479, §§ 1, 2, 12; T.C.A., §§ 65-3103, 66-2-203.
(a) Within the region of the authority, it may acquire, construct, operate, maintain and dispose of railroad facilities, properties and equipment, and may, in addition to continuing the above-mentioned railroad service, provide any other rail service in the region as it is needed and feasible.
(b) The acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of such properties and facilities are hereby declared to be public and governmental functions. The powers granted in this part, in connection therewith, are declared to be public and corporate purposes and matters of public necessity.
(c) The authority may use any property, right-of-way, easement or other similar property right necessary or convenient in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of the facilities authorized in this part, held by the state or any county or municipality in the state; provided, that such governmental agency consents to such use and that there is compliance with all statutes, regulations and procedures regulating the use, management and disposition of state property.
Acts 1977, ch. 479, §§ 1, 2, 12; T.C.A., §§ 65-3103, 66-2-203.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-506 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-506
Construction and operation of regional facilities
Status: in_force

(a) Without derogating from any of its powers, duties, functions and responsibilities as set forth in the other provisions of this part, the agency is specifically authorized to: (1) Make plans for the construction, operation, and maintenance of regional educational facilities in one (1) or more of the five (5) counties constituting the region; and (2) Take all such actions as are necessary or convenient in the judgment of the board in effectuating such plans, including, but without limitation, by reason of this enumeration: (A) The acquisition of sites for the facilities; (B) Sale or transfer of such sites, if acquired in the agency's name, to the agency or institution that will own and operate the facility; (C) Arranging for the financing of the facility's construction, operation and maintenance; (D) Applying for such federal assistance as may be available and obligating the agency as required to obtain such assistance; and (E) Making contracts and agreements with federal, state and local educational agencies and institutions in carrying out this section. (b) The agency may, at the request of the counties, act as a vehicle for contracts or agreements among counties for carrying out regional projects. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 8, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 6; T.C.A., § 66-1-506; Acts 1985, ch. 136, § 3; 1992, ch. 717, § 6.
(a) Without derogating from any of its powers, duties, functions and responsibilities as set forth in the other provisions of this part, the agency is specifically authorized to: (1) Make plans for the construction, operation, and maintenance of regional educational facilities in one (1) or more of the five (5) counties constituting the region; and (2) Take all such actions as are necessary or convenient in the judgment of the board in effectuating such plans, including, but without limitation, by reason of this enumeration: (A) The acquisition of sites for the facilities; (B) Sale or transfer of such sites, if acquired in the agency's name, to the agency or institution that will own and operate the facility; (C) Arranging for the financing of the facility's construction, operation and maintenance; (D) Applying for such federal assistance as may be available and obligating the agency as required to obtain such assistance; and (E) Making contracts and agreements with federal, state and local educational agencies and institutions in carrying out this section.
(1) Make plans for the construction, operation, and maintenance of regional educational facilities in one (1) or more of the five (5) counties constituting the region; and
(2) Take all such actions as are necessary or convenient in the judgment of the board in effectuating such plans, including, but without limitation, by reason of this enumeration: (A) The acquisition of sites for the facilities; (B) Sale or transfer of such sites, if acquired in the agency's name, to the agency or institution that will own and operate the facility; (C) Arranging for the financing of the facility's construction, operation and maintenance; (D) Applying for such federal assistance as may be available and obligating the agency as required to obtain such assistance; and (E) Making contracts and agreements with federal, state and local educational agencies and institutions in carrying out this section.
(A) The acquisition of sites for the facilities;
(B) Sale or transfer of such sites, if acquired in the agency's name, to the agency or institution that will own and operate the facility;
(C) Arranging for the financing of the facility's construction, operation and maintenance;
(D) Applying for such federal assistance as may be available and obligating the agency as required to obtain such assistance; and
(E) Making contracts and agreements with federal, state and local educational agencies and institutions in carrying out this section.
(b) The agency may, at the request of the counties, act as a vehicle for contracts or agreements among counties for carrying out regional projects.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 8, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 6; T.C.A., § 66-1-506; Acts 1985, ch. 136, § 3; 1992, ch. 717, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-4-106 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 4 / Section 64-4-106
Transfer to authority of interests in land
Status: in_force

Any one (1) of the participating counties, Decatur, Hardin, Perry or Wayne, upon the written recommendation of the port authority commissioners, may acquire any interest in land within the boundaries of the county by gift, purchase or lease and may transfer the interest to the authority by sale, lease or gift. The transfer may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of the county without submission of the question to the voters and without regard to the requirements, restrictions or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law. Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 6; T.C.A., § 66-4-106; Acts 2006, ch. 863, § 8.
Any one (1) of the participating counties, Decatur, Hardin, Perry or Wayne, upon the written recommendation of the port authority commissioners, may acquire any interest in land within the boundaries of the county by gift, purchase or lease and may transfer the interest to the authority by sale, lease or gift. The transfer may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of the county without submission of the question to the voters and without regard to the requirements, restrictions or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law.
Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 6; T.C.A., § 66-4-106; Acts 2006, ch. 863, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-124 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-124
Construction of part
Status: in_force

This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose of providing for a systematic and efficient means of the provision of wastewater services to the region served by the authority and the powers granted in this part may be exercised without regard to requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any other law or charter except as expressly provided in this part. Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 15.
This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose of providing for a systematic and efficient means of the provision of wastewater services to the region served by the authority and the powers granted in this part may be exercised without regard to requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any other law or charter except as expressly provided in this part.
Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-8-103 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 8 / Section 64-8-103
Personnel
Status: in_force

The board may employ such personnel or contract for professional planning, engineering, management, operating and support services as it may deem necessary from funds available to it. The board may also utilize services or assistance from any included county or municipality, including the loan of personnel. Acts 1988, ch. 1026, § 3; 1995, ch. 430, § 5.
The board may employ such personnel or contract for professional planning, engineering, management, operating and support services as it may deem necessary from funds available to it. The board may also utilize services or assistance from any included county or municipality, including the loan of personnel.
Acts 1988, ch. 1026, § 3; 1995, ch. 430, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-8-203 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 8 / Section 64-8-203
Creation of a regional transportation authority
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b), any metropolitan government of a population of not less than two hundred thousand (200,000), according to the most recent federal census, or any combination of local governments, including metropolitan governments, adjacent counties or municipalities in adjacent counties, having a combined population of not less than two hundred thousand (200,000), according to the most recent federal census, may create a regional transportation authority in the manner provided in this part. (2) The governing bodies of all creating municipalities for a proposed new regional transportation authority, upon a determination that there is a public purpose, a public and governmental function for the services a regional transportation authority may provide and that the public convenience and necessity requires the creation of a regional transportation authority, may adopt a joint resolution so declaring and creating an authority, which resolution shall designate the name and principal office address of the authority. A certified copy of the joint resolution bearing the signatures of each of the creating municipalities shall be filed with the secretary of state and with the commissioner of transportation; and upon adoption and filing, the authority shall constitute a body politic and corporate, with all the powers provided in this part. (3) Using the process described for creation in subdivision (a)(2), additional metropolitan governments, counties or municipalities may join an established regional transportation authority so long as such entity is part of a county that is adjacent to the existing boundaries of a regional transportation authority and accepted into the authority with at least a simple majority vote of acceptance by the board of the authority. (b) The regional transportation authority of Middle Tennessee shall continue to operate as a regional transportation authority under part 1 of this chapter, but may, by a simple majority vote of its governing board, assume and have the authority to exercise the powers, duties and functions of a regional transportation authority under this part in addition to powers authorized in part 1 of this chapter; provided, that the continued participation of each local government in the regional transportation authority of Middle Tennessee shall be ratified by a vote of its local legislative body. The vote shall take place within the timeframe established by the board of the authority, but not less than sixty (60) days from the date on which the vote is taken to assume the powers, duties and functions of a regional transportation authority under this part. Acts 2009, ch. 362, § 1.
(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b), any metropolitan government of a population of not less than two hundred thousand (200,000), according to the most recent federal census, or any combination of local governments, including metropolitan governments, adjacent counties or municipalities in adjacent counties, having a combined population of not less than two hundred thousand (200,000), according to the most recent federal census, may create a regional transportation authority in the manner provided in this part. (2) The governing bodies of all creating municipalities for a proposed new regional transportation authority, upon a determination that there is a public purpose, a public and governmental function for the services a regional transportation authority may provide and that the public convenience and necessity requires the creation of a regional transportation authority, may adopt a joint resolution so declaring and creating an authority, which resolution shall designate the name and principal office address of the authority. A certified copy of the joint resolution bearing the signatures of each of the creating municipalities shall be filed with the secretary of state and with the commissioner of transportation; and upon adoption and filing, the authority shall constitute a body politic and corporate, with all the powers provided in this part. (3) Using the process described for creation in subdivision (a)(2), additional metropolitan governments, counties or municipalities may join an established regional transportation authority so long as such entity is part of a county that is adjacent to the existing boundaries of a regional transportation authority and accepted into the authority with at least a simple majority vote of acceptance by the board of the authority.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (b), any metropolitan government of a population of not less than two hundred thousand (200,000), according to the most recent federal census, or any combination of local governments, including metropolitan governments, adjacent counties or municipalities in adjacent counties, having a combined population of not less than two hundred thousand (200,000), according to the most recent federal census, may create a regional transportation authority in the manner provided in this part.
(2) The governing bodies of all creating municipalities for a proposed new regional transportation authority, upon a determination that there is a public purpose, a public and governmental function for the services a regional transportation authority may provide and that the public convenience and necessity requires the creation of a regional transportation authority, may adopt a joint resolution so declaring and creating an authority, which resolution shall designate the name and principal office address of the authority. A certified copy of the joint resolution bearing the signatures of each of the creating municipalities shall be filed with the secretary of state and with the commissioner of transportation; and upon adoption and filing, the authority shall constitute a body politic and corporate, with all the powers provided in this part.
(3) Using the process described for creation in subdivision (a)(2), additional metropolitan governments, counties or municipalities may join an established regional transportation authority so long as such entity is part of a county that is adjacent to the existing boundaries of a regional transportation authority and accepted into the authority with at least a simple majority vote of acceptance by the board of the authority.
(b) The regional transportation authority of Middle Tennessee shall continue to operate as a regional transportation authority under part 1 of this chapter, but may, by a simple majority vote of its governing board, assume and have the authority to exercise the powers, duties and functions of a regional transportation authority under this part in addition to powers authorized in part 1 of this chapter; provided, that the continued participation of each local government in the regional transportation authority of Middle Tennessee shall be ratified by a vote of its local legislative body. The vote shall take place within the timeframe established by the board of the authority, but not less than sixty (60) days from the date on which the vote is taken to assume the powers, duties and functions of a regional transportation authority under this part.
Acts 2009, ch. 362, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-8-202 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 8 / Section 64-8-202
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Authority" means a regional transportation authority created pursuant to this part or reconstituted pursuant to § 64-8-203(b) ; (2) "Board" means the board of directors of an authority; (3) "Creating municipality" means any metropolitan form of government, city, town or county that creates an authority pursuant to this part; (4) "Executive officer" means the mayor, county mayor or other chief executive officer of any creating municipality; (5) "Governing body" means the chief legislative body of any creating municipality; (6) "Mass transit system" means, without limitation, a combination of real and personal property, structures, improvements, buildings, terminals, parking facilities, equipment, plans, and rights-of-way, public rail and fixed guideway transportation facilities, rail or fixed guideway access to, from or between other transportation terminals, and commuter railroads and commuter rail facilities, or any combination thereof or addition thereto, used, directly or indirectly, useful or convenient for the purpose of public transportation by automobile, truck, bus, rapid transit vehicle, light rail or heavy rail; (7) "Metropolitan government" means the political entity created by consolidation of all, or substantially all, of the political and corporate functions of a county and a city or town or cities or towns; (8) "Metropolitan planning organization" means the federally designated regional transportation planning agency established for urbanized areas of at least fifty thousand (50,000) people to develop a long-range regional transportation plan and short-range transportation improvement program; (9) "Regional transportation authority of Middle Tennessee" means the regional transportation authority created by part 1 of this chapter and composed of certain counties and the cities and towns contained in those counties, those counties being Davidson, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson, Robertson, Cheatham, Maury, Dickson and Rutherford; (10) "State" means the state of Tennessee; (11) "Transit adjacent development" means development near or next to a transit station that promotes or takes advantage of transit ridership but is not designed specifically around a transit station; and (12) "Transit oriented development" or "TOD" means, without limitation, land use development centrally located around a transit station, sometimes part of the station or where the station is a prominent feature of the development, that has a mixture of land uses in close proximity to one another, including office, residential, retail, public and civic uses, occurring at a relatively high density. TOD is designed to be walkable and easy to navigate by bicycles and other nonmotorized modes of transportation. Acts 2009 , ch. 362, § 1; 2012 , ch. 835, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Authority" means a regional transportation authority created pursuant to this part or reconstituted pursuant to § 64-8-203(b) ;
(2) "Board" means the board of directors of an authority;
(3) "Creating municipality" means any metropolitan form of government, city, town or county that creates an authority pursuant to this part;
(4) "Executive officer" means the mayor, county mayor or other chief executive officer of any creating municipality;
(5) "Governing body" means the chief legislative body of any creating municipality;
(6) "Mass transit system" means, without limitation, a combination of real and personal property, structures, improvements, buildings, terminals, parking facilities, equipment, plans, and rights-of-way, public rail and fixed guideway transportation facilities, rail or fixed guideway access to, from or between other transportation terminals, and commuter railroads and commuter rail facilities, or any combination thereof or addition thereto, used, directly or indirectly, useful or convenient for the purpose of public transportation by automobile, truck, bus, rapid transit vehicle, light rail or heavy rail;
(7) "Metropolitan government" means the political entity created by consolidation of all, or substantially all, of the political and corporate functions of a county and a city or town or cities or towns;
(8) "Metropolitan planning organization" means the federally designated regional transportation planning agency established for urbanized areas of at least fifty thousand (50,000) people to develop a long-range regional transportation plan and short-range transportation improvement program;
(9) "Regional transportation authority of Middle Tennessee" means the regional transportation authority created by part 1 of this chapter and composed of certain counties and the cities and towns contained in those counties, those counties being Davidson, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson, Robertson, Cheatham, Maury, Dickson and Rutherford;
(10) "State" means the state of Tennessee;
(11) "Transit adjacent development" means development near or next to a transit station that promotes or takes advantage of transit ridership but is not designed specifically around a transit station; and
(12) "Transit oriented development" or "TOD" means, without limitation, land use development centrally located around a transit station, sometimes part of the station or where the station is a prominent feature of the development, that has a mixture of land uses in close proximity to one another, including office, residential, retail, public and civic uses, occurring at a relatively high density. TOD is designed to be walkable and easy to navigate by bicycles and other nonmotorized modes of transportation.
Acts 2009 , ch. 362, § 1; 2012 , ch. 835, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1201 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-501 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-501
Creation - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Sequatchie Valley educational development agency, being a public body corporate and politic and referred to as the "agency" in this part. (b) The agency is created for the purpose of developing the field of education for the region covered by Bledsoe, Marion, Rhea, Grundy, and Sequatchie counties, referred to as the "region" in this part. (c) The scope of the agency's interests, work, and activities includes programs in the field of education. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 1; T.C.A., § 66-1-501; Acts 1985, ch. 136, § 1; 1992, ch. 717, § 3.
(a) There is created the Sequatchie Valley educational development agency, being a public body corporate and politic and referred to as the "agency" in this part.
(b) The agency is created for the purpose of developing the field of education for the region covered by Bledsoe, Marion, Rhea, Grundy, and Sequatchie counties, referred to as the "region" in this part.
(c) The scope of the agency's interests, work, and activities includes programs in the field of education.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 1; T.C.A., § 66-1-501; Acts 1985, ch. 136, § 1; 1992, ch. 717, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-114 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-114
Obsolete or surplus property - Disposal
Status: in_force

The board may direct the disposal of the authority's obsolete or surplus property, except for land purchased under the state's grant agreement, contract number 100/005-01-91, executed May 23, 1991, and any improvements thereon, which shall immediately be offered, at no cost, to the state. Any disposal of interest in land or improvements to real property purchased pursuant to the above mentioned grant agreement shall receive prior approval of the state building commission. Such disposal shall comply with the general law applicable to counties' sound business practices. Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 15.
The board may direct the disposal of the authority's obsolete or surplus property, except for land purchased under the state's grant agreement, contract number 100/005-01-91, executed May 23, 1991, and any improvements thereon, which shall immediately be offered, at no cost, to the state. Any disposal of interest in land or improvements to real property purchased pursuant to the above mentioned grant agreement shall receive prior approval of the state building commission. Such disposal shall comply with the general law applicable to counties' sound business practices.
Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-502 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-502
Board of directors - Officers - Meetings - Expenses - Removal
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The agency shall be governed by a board of directors, referred to as the "board" in this part, consisting of the following members, to serve until their successors are appointed: (A) The county mayor of each of Bledsoe, Marion, Rhea, Grundy and Sequatchie counties shall during that county mayor's term as county mayor be a member of the board, or the county mayor may designate another person from that county to serve as member for the term that the county mayor would otherwise serve; (B) The governor shall appoint from each of the counties mentioned in subdivision (a)(1)(A) to be a member of the board a person active in county, municipal or other public or business, labor or agricultural affairs. The term of each such member shall be six (6) years, except for the original terms, which shall be for two (2), four (4) and six (6) years, beginning with the date of the organizational meeting of the board as provided in subsection (b); (C) The mayors of the incorporated cities and towns in each of the five (5) counties shall designate by majority vote one (1) member of the board of directors. The terms of these five (5) members of the board shall be six (6) years, beginning with the date of the organizational meeting of the board as provided in subsection (b); and (D) The governor shall designate a member of the governor's staff or cabinet to serve as a director during the governor's term of office. (2) Any vacancy in the board shall be filled in the same manner as provided in subdivision (a)(1); provided, that any such appointment or designation to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of the director being replaced. (b) Upon completion of the membership of the board, the directors shall meet and organize by electing a chair, vice chair and secretary-treasurer and shall set a regular time and place for meetings of the board thereafter. (c) The directors shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be reimbursed for actual traveling expenses and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (d) (1) A member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the board. (2) The presiding officer of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of the member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (d)(1). Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 4, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(129); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-502; Acts 1985, ch. 136, § 2; 1992, ch. 717, §§ 4, 5; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
(a) (1) The agency shall be governed by a board of directors, referred to as the "board" in this part, consisting of the following members, to serve until their successors are appointed: (A) The county mayor of each of Bledsoe, Marion, Rhea, Grundy and Sequatchie counties shall during that county mayor's term as county mayor be a member of the board, or the county mayor may designate another person from that county to serve as member for the term that the county mayor would otherwise serve; (B) The governor shall appoint from each of the counties mentioned in subdivision (a)(1)(A) to be a member of the board a person active in county, municipal or other public or business, labor or agricultural affairs. The term of each such member shall be six (6) years, except for the original terms, which shall be for two (2), four (4) and six (6) years, beginning with the date of the organizational meeting of the board as provided in subsection (b); (C) The mayors of the incorporated cities and towns in each of the five (5) counties shall designate by majority vote one (1) member of the board of directors. The terms of these five (5) members of the board shall be six (6) years, beginning with the date of the organizational meeting of the board as provided in subsection (b); and (D) The governor shall designate a member of the governor's staff or cabinet to serve as a director during the governor's term of office. (2) Any vacancy in the board shall be filled in the same manner as provided in subdivision (a)(1); provided, that any such appointment or designation to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of the director being replaced.
(1) The agency shall be governed by a board of directors, referred to as the "board" in this part, consisting of the following members, to serve until their successors are appointed: (A) The county mayor of each of Bledsoe, Marion, Rhea, Grundy and Sequatchie counties shall during that county mayor's term as county mayor be a member of the board, or the county mayor may designate another person from that county to serve as member for the term that the county mayor would otherwise serve; (B) The governor shall appoint from each of the counties mentioned in subdivision (a)(1)(A) to be a member of the board a person active in county, municipal or other public or business, labor or agricultural affairs. The term of each such member shall be six (6) years, except for the original terms, which shall be for two (2), four (4) and six (6) years, beginning with the date of the organizational meeting of the board as provided in subsection (b); (C) The mayors of the incorporated cities and towns in each of the five (5) counties shall designate by majority vote one (1) member of the board of directors. The terms of these five (5) members of the board shall be six (6) years, beginning with the date of the organizational meeting of the board as provided in subsection (b); and (D) The governor shall designate a member of the governor's staff or cabinet to serve as a director during the governor's term of office.
(A) The county mayor of each of Bledsoe, Marion, Rhea, Grundy and Sequatchie counties shall during that county mayor's term as county mayor be a member of the board, or the county mayor may designate another person from that county to serve as member for the term that the county mayor would otherwise serve;
(B) The governor shall appoint from each of the counties mentioned in subdivision (a)(1)(A) to be a member of the board a person active in county, municipal or other public or business, labor or agricultural affairs. The term of each such member shall be six (6) years, except for the original terms, which shall be for two (2), four (4) and six (6) years, beginning with the date of the organizational meeting of the board as provided in subsection (b);
(C) The mayors of the incorporated cities and towns in each of the five (5) counties shall designate by majority vote one (1) member of the board of directors. The terms of these five (5) members of the board shall be six (6) years, beginning with the date of the organizational meeting of the board as provided in subsection (b); and
(D) The governor shall designate a member of the governor's staff or cabinet to serve as a director during the governor's term of office.
(2) Any vacancy in the board shall be filled in the same manner as provided in subdivision (a)(1); provided, that any such appointment or designation to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of the director being replaced.
(b) Upon completion of the membership of the board, the directors shall meet and organize by electing a chair, vice chair and secretary-treasurer and shall set a regular time and place for meetings of the board thereafter.
(c) The directors shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be reimbursed for actual traveling expenses and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(d) (1) A member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the board. (2) The presiding officer of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of the member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (d)(1).
(1) A member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the board.
(2) The presiding officer of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of the member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (d)(1).
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 4, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(129); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-502; Acts 1985, ch. 136, § 2; 1992, ch. 717, §§ 4, 5; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-109 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-109
Operating revenues
Status: in_force

(a) The revenues derived from the operation of the properties and facilities authorized, and the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer, lease or other disposition of any land or other facilities, shall be applied and used as follows: (1) The payment of all operating expenses of the authority, except that the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer or other disposition of any land or other facilities shall not be used for this purpose; and (2) The establishment of necessary reserves for contingencies, depreciation, maintenance, replacement of properties and facilities, storage and transfer facilities and any other facilities or other purposes as may be required under any bond indenture or as the authority directors may deem necessary or desirable. This subdivision (a)(2) shall not be construed to authorize the authority to exercise these provisions in a manner inconsistent with statutes, regulations or procedures governing such matters in county government. (b) Any revenue or proceeds remaining, after all the items listed in subsection (a) have been provided for, shall be held and used for the further development of, and for additions to, the authority facilities and for the acquisition or construction of new facilities that may become necessary or desirable to further the purposes of this part. None of such revenue shall go into the general funds of the participating counties, except as may be directed by the authority directors. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the authority to administer this section in a manner inconsistent with statutes, regulations or procedures governing such transactions and activities carried out by county governments, and the authority shall assure that procedures and practices covered by this section conform with statutes, regulations and procedures to which county governments must adhere. All revenues shall be received, deposited and accounted for, and all financial transactions shall be handled consistent with the requirements of statutes, regulations and procedures affecting county government. Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 10.
(a) The revenues derived from the operation of the properties and facilities authorized, and the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer, lease or other disposition of any land or other facilities, shall be applied and used as follows: (1) The payment of all operating expenses of the authority, except that the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer or other disposition of any land or other facilities shall not be used for this purpose; and (2) The establishment of necessary reserves for contingencies, depreciation, maintenance, replacement of properties and facilities, storage and transfer facilities and any other facilities or other purposes as may be required under any bond indenture or as the authority directors may deem necessary or desirable. This subdivision (a)(2) shall not be construed to authorize the authority to exercise these provisions in a manner inconsistent with statutes, regulations or procedures governing such matters in county government.
(1) The payment of all operating expenses of the authority, except that the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer or other disposition of any land or other facilities shall not be used for this purpose; and
(2) The establishment of necessary reserves for contingencies, depreciation, maintenance, replacement of properties and facilities, storage and transfer facilities and any other facilities or other purposes as may be required under any bond indenture or as the authority directors may deem necessary or desirable. This subdivision (a)(2) shall not be construed to authorize the authority to exercise these provisions in a manner inconsistent with statutes, regulations or procedures governing such matters in county government.
(b) Any revenue or proceeds remaining, after all the items listed in subsection (a) have been provided for, shall be held and used for the further development of, and for additions to, the authority facilities and for the acquisition or construction of new facilities that may become necessary or desirable to further the purposes of this part. None of such revenue shall go into the general funds of the participating counties, except as may be directed by the authority directors.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the authority to administer this section in a manner inconsistent with statutes, regulations or procedures governing such transactions and activities carried out by county governments, and the authority shall assure that procedures and practices covered by this section conform with statutes, regulations and procedures to which county governments must adhere. All revenues shall be received, deposited and accounted for, and all financial transactions shall be handled consistent with the requirements of statutes, regulations and procedures affecting county government.
Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-7-111 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 7 / Section 64-7-111
Limitations on powers and duties of regional council
Status: in_force

The following are limitations on the powers and duties of the regional council: (1) All plans shall be advisory only unless provided otherwise by federal law pertaining to the development of regional plans and programs; (2) No authority is hereby granted to enact zoning ordinances or subdivision standards; (3) No authority is hereby granted such that would supplant or in any way interfere or supersede the planning and development authority granted cities and counties under other applicable state statutes; (4) Plans prepared under this part must reflect goals and objectives for harmonious development of the region and, in the case of highways, must be in accordance and coordinated with plans of the department of transportation and of the [former] state planning office; (5) Plans prepared under this chapter shall be transmitted to all governmental bodies in the region, and these may be adopted as their own for purposes of planning and development; (6) No authority is hereby granted for the exercise of the power of eminent domain; (7) No authority is hereby granted to regulate the agricultural or other use of land; and (8) Only duly appointed members of the regional council or board of directors, or persons duly designated pursuant to § 6-54-112 or the regional council's organizational bylaws, may vote. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 837, s 9, eff. 4/19/2022. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, s 9, eff. 4/2/2018. Acts 1988, ch. 886, § 1.
The following are limitations on the powers and duties of the regional council:
(1) All plans shall be advisory only unless provided otherwise by federal law pertaining to the development of regional plans and programs;
(2) No authority is hereby granted to enact zoning ordinances or subdivision standards;
(3) No authority is hereby granted such that would supplant or in any way interfere or supersede the planning and development authority granted cities and counties under other applicable state statutes;
(4) Plans prepared under this part must reflect goals and objectives for harmonious development of the region and, in the case of highways, must be in accordance and coordinated with plans of the department of transportation and of the [former] state planning office;
(5) Plans prepared under this chapter shall be transmitted to all governmental bodies in the region, and these may be adopted as their own for purposes of planning and development;
(6) No authority is hereby granted for the exercise of the power of eminent domain;
(7) No authority is hereby granted to regulate the agricultural or other use of land; and
(8) Only duly appointed members of the regional council or board of directors, or persons duly designated pursuant to § 6-54-112 or the regional council's organizational bylaws, may vote.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 837, s 9, eff. 4/19/2022.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, s 9, eff. 4/2/2018.
Acts 1988, ch. 886, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1110 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1110
Budgetary limitations
Status: in_force

It is the legislative intent, hereby declared, that the purposes of this part shall be carried out subject to the availability of funds with which to do so and that this part shall not be implemented beyond budgetary limitations. Acts 1996, ch. 890, § 9.
It is the legislative intent, hereby declared, that the purposes of this part shall be carried out subject to the availability of funds with which to do so and that this part shall not be implemented beyond budgetary limitations.
Acts 1996, ch. 890, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-503 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-503
General powers and duties
Status: in_force

The agency has the following general powers, functions, and duties: (1) Perpetual succession in the corporate name; (2) Sue and be sued in the corporate name; (3) Adopt, use, and alter a corporate seal, which is judicially noticed; (4) Enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with federal, state, and local governments, and other agencies, with private individuals, corporations, associations, and other organizations as the board deems necessary in carrying out the purposes of this part; (5) Adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws; (6) Appoint managers, officers, employees, attorneys, and agents as the board deems necessary for the transaction of business, fix the appointees' compensation, and, if the board determines necessary, require bonds from the appointees; (7) (A) Receive and expend funds from any source for staffing and other administrative expenses, research, planning, coordination, and other activities deemed necessary to promote the efficient educational development of the region; and (B) Receive grants from private foundations and other sources for the purposes of research and for demonstration projects oriented to human, physical, and natural resources utilization; (8) Coordinate its activities with federal agencies having responsibility for developing natural, human, and physical resources of the region and cooperate with the agencies in developing such resources; (9) Cooperate with local and regional financial institutions in assembling financial resources for educational development; and (10) Acquire by purchase, lease, or gift real and personal property, or any interest therein, that the board deems necessary in carrying out the purposes of this part. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 5, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 3; T.C.A., § 66-1-503; Acts 2006, ch. 863, § 7.
The agency has the following general powers, functions, and duties:
(1) Perpetual succession in the corporate name;
(2) Sue and be sued in the corporate name;
(3) Adopt, use, and alter a corporate seal, which is judicially noticed;
(4) Enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with federal, state, and local governments, and other agencies, with private individuals, corporations, associations, and other organizations as the board deems necessary in carrying out the purposes of this part;
(5) Adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws;
(6) Appoint managers, officers, employees, attorneys, and agents as the board deems necessary for the transaction of business, fix the appointees' compensation, and, if the board determines necessary, require bonds from the appointees;
(7) (A) Receive and expend funds from any source for staffing and other administrative expenses, research, planning, coordination, and other activities deemed necessary to promote the efficient educational development of the region; and (B) Receive grants from private foundations and other sources for the purposes of research and for demonstration projects oriented to human, physical, and natural resources utilization;
(A) Receive and expend funds from any source for staffing and other administrative expenses, research, planning, coordination, and other activities deemed necessary to promote the efficient educational development of the region; and
(B) Receive grants from private foundations and other sources for the purposes of research and for demonstration projects oriented to human, physical, and natural resources utilization;
(8) Coordinate its activities with federal agencies having responsibility for developing natural, human, and physical resources of the region and cooperate with the agencies in developing such resources;
(9) Cooperate with local and regional financial institutions in assembling financial resources for educational development; and
(10) Acquire by purchase, lease, or gift real and personal property, or any interest therein, that the board deems necessary in carrying out the purposes of this part.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 5, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 3; T.C.A., § 66-1-503; Acts 2006, ch. 863, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-402 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-402
Effective date
Status: in_force

This part shall take effect when: (1) Two (2) or more of the counties of Montgomery, Houston or Stewart or the cities of Clarksville or Cumberland City are authorized by a majority vote of their respective governing bodies to become members of the authority; (2) Evidence of such authorization is proclaimed and countersigned by the presiding officer of each ratifying county and city and certified by that presiding officer to the secretary of state; and (3) The governing bodies of all governments voting to become members of the authority have indicated their willingness to appropriate sufficient funds to provide for the initial administration of the authority. Acts 1983, ch. 302, § 17.
This part shall take effect when:
(1) Two (2) or more of the counties of Montgomery, Houston or Stewart or the cities of Clarksville or Cumberland City are authorized by a majority vote of their respective governing bodies to become members of the authority;
(2) Evidence of such authorization is proclaimed and countersigned by the presiding officer of each ratifying county and city and certified by that presiding officer to the secretary of state; and
(3) The governing bodies of all governments voting to become members of the authority have indicated their willingness to appropriate sufficient funds to provide for the initial administration of the authority.
Acts 1983, ch. 302, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-4-113 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 4 / Section 64-4-113
Duties of treasurer
Status: in_force

(a) All moneys derived from the issuance of bonds hereunder, together with any federal or other grant or loan made, for the purposes of this chapter, shall be paid to the treasurer of the port authority. (b) The treasurer shall deposit such moneys, together with all the receipts from the authority operations, in a separate bank account or accounts, separate from all other county funds, and shall keep adequate records of all such receipts and other sources. (c) The treasurer shall pay out such moneys only on vouchers signed by such authority officials as the board shall, by resolution, designate to sign such vouchers. No such vouchers for the payment of any such moneys shall be issued except upon the resolution or order of the board, a certified copy of which shall be filed in the office of the treasurer. Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 13; T.C.A., § 66-4-113.
(a) All moneys derived from the issuance of bonds hereunder, together with any federal or other grant or loan made, for the purposes of this chapter, shall be paid to the treasurer of the port authority.
(b) The treasurer shall deposit such moneys, together with all the receipts from the authority operations, in a separate bank account or accounts, separate from all other county funds, and shall keep adequate records of all such receipts and other sources.
(c) The treasurer shall pay out such moneys only on vouchers signed by such authority officials as the board shall, by resolution, designate to sign such vouchers. No such vouchers for the payment of any such moneys shall be issued except upon the resolution or order of the board, a certified copy of which shall be filed in the office of the treasurer.
Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 13; T.C.A., § 66-4-113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-109 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-109
Regular meetings - Conduct of business - Travel regulations
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall establish the time, date and place for its regular meetings. The chair or a majority of the voting members of the board, by petition, may call special meetings of the board. (b) A majority of the entire voting membership of the board and not simply a majority of those members present is necessary to conduct business. (c) The members of the board, executive committee or advisory committee, if an advisory committee is appointed, shall serve without compensation, but they may be allowed necessary traveling and other expenses while engaged in the business of the authority in such amount as the board approved in the annual budget for the authority. (d) (1) The board shall adopt comprehensive travel regulations applicable to all officers and employees of the authority. The minimum regulations shall be the same as those comprehensive travel regulations established by the state. Nothing in this subdivision (d)(1) shall prohibit the authority from adopting a more stringent policy. However, the authority may establish a mileage allowance for travel up to, but not in excess of, the business standard mileage rate established by the Internal Revenue Code. (2) The authority may adopt comprehensive travel regulations in lieu of the state's comprehensive travel regulations as described in subdivision (d)(1). Such regulations shall determine how expenses will be reimbursed and what expenses are reimbursable. A copy of such travel regulations shall be open for public inspection and kept on file by the authority. Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 10.
(a) The board shall establish the time, date and place for its regular meetings. The chair or a majority of the voting members of the board, by petition, may call special meetings of the board.
(b) A majority of the entire voting membership of the board and not simply a majority of those members present is necessary to conduct business.
(c) The members of the board, executive committee or advisory committee, if an advisory committee is appointed, shall serve without compensation, but they may be allowed necessary traveling and other expenses while engaged in the business of the authority in such amount as the board approved in the annual budget for the authority.
(d) (1) The board shall adopt comprehensive travel regulations applicable to all officers and employees of the authority. The minimum regulations shall be the same as those comprehensive travel regulations established by the state. Nothing in this subdivision (d)(1) shall prohibit the authority from adopting a more stringent policy. However, the authority may establish a mileage allowance for travel up to, but not in excess of, the business standard mileage rate established by the Internal Revenue Code. (2) The authority may adopt comprehensive travel regulations in lieu of the state's comprehensive travel regulations as described in subdivision (d)(1). Such regulations shall determine how expenses will be reimbursed and what expenses are reimbursable. A copy of such travel regulations shall be open for public inspection and kept on file by the authority.
(1) The board shall adopt comprehensive travel regulations applicable to all officers and employees of the authority. The minimum regulations shall be the same as those comprehensive travel regulations established by the state. Nothing in this subdivision (d)(1) shall prohibit the authority from adopting a more stringent policy. However, the authority may establish a mileage allowance for travel up to, but not in excess of, the business standard mileage rate established by the Internal Revenue Code.
(2) The authority may adopt comprehensive travel regulations in lieu of the state's comprehensive travel regulations as described in subdivision (d)(1). Such regulations shall determine how expenses will be reimbursed and what expenses are reimbursable. A copy of such travel regulations shall be open for public inspection and kept on file by the authority.
Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-206 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-206
Powers and duties of directors
Status: in_force

(a) The directors have the following duties and powers and, in exercising such duties and powers, shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in making such transactions: (1) To acquire, construct, purchase, operate, maintain, replace, repair, rebuild, extend and improve within the boundaries of the authority the properties and facilities described in § 64-2-203(a) , and to make such properties and facilities available to any firm, person, public or private corporation or to any other shipper, consignee or carrier and to charge for their use and for any and all services performed by the authority; (2) To accept donations to the authority of cash, lands or other property to be used in the furtherance of the purpose of this part; (3) To accept grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal, state, county or municipal agency or other aid for the acquisition or improvement of any of the facilities of the authority; (4) To purchase, rent, lease or otherwise acquire any and all kinds of property, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, whether or not subject to mortgages, liens, charges or other encumbrances, for the authority, that, in the judgment of the authority directors, is necessary or convenient to carry out the purpose of the authority; (5) To acquire property that is suitable for use by industries requiring access to any railroad track owned, operated or subsidized by the authority; (6) (A) To make contracts and execute instruments containing such covenants, terms and conditions as, in the judgment of the directors, may be necessary, proper or advisable for the purpose of obtaining grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal or state agency for or in the aid of the acquisition or improvement of the facilities provided in this part; (B) To make all other contracts and execute all other instruments, including, without limitation, licenses, long or short term leases, mortgages and deeds of trust and other agreements relating to property and facilities under its jurisdiction and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement thereof, as in the judgment of the board of directors may be necessary, proper or advisable for the furtherance of the purpose of this part and the full exercise of the powers granted in this section; and (C) To carry out and perform the covenants, terms and conditions of all such contracts or instruments; (7) To establish schedules of tolls, fees, rates, charges and rentals for the use of the properties and facilities under its jurisdiction and for services that it may render; (8) To enter upon any lands and premises for the purpose of making surveys, soundings and examination in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of any of the facilities of the authority; (9) To promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as the board may deem proper for the orderly administration of the authority and the efficient operation of its facilities; and (10) To do all acts and things necessary, or deemed necessary or convenient, to carry out the powers expressly given in this part. This subdivision (a)(10) shall not be construed to authorize the directors, in doing all things necessary and convenient, to conduct the administrative and business affairs of the authority in a manner inconsistent with the statutes, regulations and procedures governing such matters in county government. (b) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this part, the directors shall have full and exclusive control of and responsibility for the administration of properties and facilities constructed or acquired pursuant to this part. The authority may lease or license lands or facilities under its jurisdiction for operation by private persons or corporations. This subsection (b) shall not be construed to authorize the directors to exercise such authority in a manner inconsistent with the statutes, regulations and procedures governing such matters in county government. Acts 1977, ch. 479, §§ 5, 6; T.C.A., §§ 65-3106, 66-2-206.
(a) The directors have the following duties and powers and, in exercising such duties and powers, shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in making such transactions: (1) To acquire, construct, purchase, operate, maintain, replace, repair, rebuild, extend and improve within the boundaries of the authority the properties and facilities described in § 64-2-203(a) , and to make such properties and facilities available to any firm, person, public or private corporation or to any other shipper, consignee or carrier and to charge for their use and for any and all services performed by the authority; (2) To accept donations to the authority of cash, lands or other property to be used in the furtherance of the purpose of this part; (3) To accept grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal, state, county or municipal agency or other aid for the acquisition or improvement of any of the facilities of the authority; (4) To purchase, rent, lease or otherwise acquire any and all kinds of property, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, whether or not subject to mortgages, liens, charges or other encumbrances, for the authority, that, in the judgment of the authority directors, is necessary or convenient to carry out the purpose of the authority; (5) To acquire property that is suitable for use by industries requiring access to any railroad track owned, operated or subsidized by the authority; (6) (A) To make contracts and execute instruments containing such covenants, terms and conditions as, in the judgment of the directors, may be necessary, proper or advisable for the purpose of obtaining grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal or state agency for or in the aid of the acquisition or improvement of the facilities provided in this part; (B) To make all other contracts and execute all other instruments, including, without limitation, licenses, long or short term leases, mortgages and deeds of trust and other agreements relating to property and facilities under its jurisdiction and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement thereof, as in the judgment of the board of directors may be necessary, proper or advisable for the furtherance of the purpose of this part and the full exercise of the powers granted in this section; and (C) To carry out and perform the covenants, terms and conditions of all such contracts or instruments; (7) To establish schedules of tolls, fees, rates, charges and rentals for the use of the properties and facilities under its jurisdiction and for services that it may render; (8) To enter upon any lands and premises for the purpose of making surveys, soundings and examination in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of any of the facilities of the authority; (9) To promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as the board may deem proper for the orderly administration of the authority and the efficient operation of its facilities; and (10) To do all acts and things necessary, or deemed necessary or convenient, to carry out the powers expressly given in this part. This subdivision (a)(10) shall not be construed to authorize the directors, in doing all things necessary and convenient, to conduct the administrative and business affairs of the authority in a manner inconsistent with the statutes, regulations and procedures governing such matters in county government.
(1) To acquire, construct, purchase, operate, maintain, replace, repair, rebuild, extend and improve within the boundaries of the authority the properties and facilities described in § 64-2-203(a) , and to make such properties and facilities available to any firm, person, public or private corporation or to any other shipper, consignee or carrier and to charge for their use and for any and all services performed by the authority;
(2) To accept donations to the authority of cash, lands or other property to be used in the furtherance of the purpose of this part;
(3) To accept grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal, state, county or municipal agency or other aid for the acquisition or improvement of any of the facilities of the authority;
(4) To purchase, rent, lease or otherwise acquire any and all kinds of property, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, whether or not subject to mortgages, liens, charges or other encumbrances, for the authority, that, in the judgment of the authority directors, is necessary or convenient to carry out the purpose of the authority;
(5) To acquire property that is suitable for use by industries requiring access to any railroad track owned, operated or subsidized by the authority;
(6) (A) To make contracts and execute instruments containing such covenants, terms and conditions as, in the judgment of the directors, may be necessary, proper or advisable for the purpose of obtaining grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal or state agency for or in the aid of the acquisition or improvement of the facilities provided in this part; (B) To make all other contracts and execute all other instruments, including, without limitation, licenses, long or short term leases, mortgages and deeds of trust and other agreements relating to property and facilities under its jurisdiction and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement thereof, as in the judgment of the board of directors may be necessary, proper or advisable for the furtherance of the purpose of this part and the full exercise of the powers granted in this section; and (C) To carry out and perform the covenants, terms and conditions of all such contracts or instruments;
(A) To make contracts and execute instruments containing such covenants, terms and conditions as, in the judgment of the directors, may be necessary, proper or advisable for the purpose of obtaining grants, loans or other financial assistance from any federal or state agency for or in the aid of the acquisition or improvement of the facilities provided in this part;
(B) To make all other contracts and execute all other instruments, including, without limitation, licenses, long or short term leases, mortgages and deeds of trust and other agreements relating to property and facilities under its jurisdiction and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement thereof, as in the judgment of the board of directors may be necessary, proper or advisable for the furtherance of the purpose of this part and the full exercise of the powers granted in this section; and
(C) To carry out and perform the covenants, terms and conditions of all such contracts or instruments;
(7) To establish schedules of tolls, fees, rates, charges and rentals for the use of the properties and facilities under its jurisdiction and for services that it may render;
(8) To enter upon any lands and premises for the purpose of making surveys, soundings and examination in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of any of the facilities of the authority;
(9) To promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as the board may deem proper for the orderly administration of the authority and the efficient operation of its facilities; and
(10) To do all acts and things necessary, or deemed necessary or convenient, to carry out the powers expressly given in this part. This subdivision (a)(10) shall not be construed to authorize the directors, in doing all things necessary and convenient, to conduct the administrative and business affairs of the authority in a manner inconsistent with the statutes, regulations and procedures governing such matters in county government.
(b) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this part, the directors shall have full and exclusive control of and responsibility for the administration of properties and facilities constructed or acquired pursuant to this part. The authority may lease or license lands or facilities under its jurisdiction for operation by private persons or corporations. This subsection (b) shall not be construed to authorize the directors to exercise such authority in a manner inconsistent with the statutes, regulations and procedures governing such matters in county government.
Acts 1977, ch. 479, §§ 5, 6; T.C.A., §§ 65-3106, 66-2-206.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-504 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-504
[Repealed] Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 6, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 542, § 15; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-504.
Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 6, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 542, § 15; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-504.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1214 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1214
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-705 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-705
Comprehensive development plan
Status: in_force

(a) The agency shall investigate the resources of the Little Tennessee River watershed, and especially the Tellico Reservoir project area and the East Tennessee region and, based upon the foregoing study, shall develop a comprehensive development plan for the economic growth and residential, recreational, commercial and industrial development of the development lands. (b) In making such investigations necessary to the development of the comprehensive development plan and in formulating the comprehensive development plan, the agency shall seek the assistance of the Tennessee Valley authority and other federal, state and local agencies and of private citizens and citizen organizations interested in the conservation and development of the resources of the area. Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 6.
(a) The agency shall investigate the resources of the Little Tennessee River watershed, and especially the Tellico Reservoir project area and the East Tennessee region and, based upon the foregoing study, shall develop a comprehensive development plan for the economic growth and residential, recreational, commercial and industrial development of the development lands.
(b) In making such investigations necessary to the development of the comprehensive development plan and in formulating the comprehensive development plan, the agency shall seek the assistance of the Tennessee Valley authority and other federal, state and local agencies and of private citizens and citizen organizations interested in the conservation and development of the resources of the area.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-3-102 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 3 / Section 64-3-102
Creation of authority - Purposes
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the Mill Creek watershed flood control authority, referred to as authority in this chapter, to exercise the powers granted in this chapter in and with respect to the portions of Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford counties making up the watershed of Mill Creek and for the purpose of cooperating with the United States corps of engineers and other federal agencies, including the Tennessee Valley authority, and state and local agencies for the construction and maintenance of flood control and drainage. Acts 1980, ch. 897, § 2; T.C.A., § 66-3-102 .
There is hereby created the Mill Creek watershed flood control authority, referred to as authority in this chapter, to exercise the powers granted in this chapter in and with respect to the portions of Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford counties making up the watershed of Mill Creek and for the purpose of cooperating with the United States corps of engineers and other federal agencies, including the Tennessee Valley authority, and state and local agencies for the construction and maintenance of flood control and drainage.
Acts 1980, ch. 897, § 2; T.C.A., § 66-3-102 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-310 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-310
Contracts
Status: in_force

All contracts of the authority shall be entered into and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by statutes, regulations and procedures governing contracting by county governments, but no contract or acquisition by purchase of equipment, apparatus, materials or supplies involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) or for construction, installation, repair or improvement of the property or facilities involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) shall be made except after such contract has been advertised for bids. Advertisement is not required when an emergency arises and requires immediate delivery of the supplies or performance of the service. Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 11; T.C.A., § 66-2-310.
All contracts of the authority shall be entered into and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by statutes, regulations and procedures governing contracting by county governments, but no contract or acquisition by purchase of equipment, apparatus, materials or supplies involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) or for construction, installation, repair or improvement of the property or facilities involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) shall be made except after such contract has been advertised for bids. Advertisement is not required when an emergency arises and requires immediate delivery of the supplies or performance of the service.
Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 11; T.C.A., § 66-2-310.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-8-105 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 8 / Section 64-8-105
Funds
Status: in_force

The board may solicit, accept and expend grants, appropriations, contributions or other funds from any source, public or private, and maintain an accounting of such receipts and expenditures, subject to audit by the comptroller of the treasury. Acts 1988, ch. 1026, § 5.
The board may solicit, accept and expend grants, appropriations, contributions or other funds from any source, public or private, and maintain an accounting of such receipts and expenditures, subject to audit by the comptroller of the treasury.
Acts 1988, ch. 1026, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-108 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-108
Funds and funding
Status: in_force

The authority has the following powers with respect to finance and, in exercising such powers, shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in such matters: (1) (A) To borrow money for any of the authority's corporate purposes and issue bonds for the authority's corporate purposes, including refunding bonds, in such form and upon such terms as the authority may determine, payable out of any revenues of the authority, including grants or contributions from the federal government or other sources, which bonds may be sold at public sale; (B) Revenue bonds may be issued for the purposes set out in subdivision (1), and the authority may pledge as security for such bonds all or any portion of the tolls, fees, rents, charges or any other revenues derived from the operation of the railroad and related uses of the properties. Any such fees, rents or charges so pledged that are fixed and established pursuant to a lease or contract are not subject to revision or change, except in such manner as is provided in such lease or contract; (C) Any bonds issued pursuant to this part shall state on their face that they are payable as to principal and interest solely from revenues of the authority and shall not constitute a debt of the state or any political subdivision of the state other than the authority and shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction. Neither a director of the authority nor any person executing such bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance of the bonds; (D) In case any of the directors or officers of the authority whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons cease to be directors or officers, after authorization but before the delivery of the bonds, their signatures shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes; (E) Any provision of the law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this part are fully negotiable; (F) Any bond reciting, in substance, that it has been issued by the authority pursuant to this part and for a purpose or purposes authorized by this part shall be conclusively deemed, in any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of the bond or the security for the bond, to have been issued pursuant to this part and for such purpose or purposes; (G) Obligations issued by the authority pursuant to this part are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and shall be exempt from taxation by the state or by any county, municipality or taxing district of the state, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes; and (H) With respect to refunding bonds, title 9, chapter 21 applies; with respect to funding bonds, § 9-11-108 applies; and (2) To receive funds from county or city governments for the purposes of planning, the acquisition of properties and facilities and the construction, operation, management and maintenance of all properties and facilities, to which end such governments are authorized to provide funds for any of these purposes, upon grant or loan, and are empowered, but not required, to impose taxes to accomplish the purposes of this part. Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 9.
The authority has the following powers with respect to finance and, in exercising such powers, shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in such matters:
(1) (A) To borrow money for any of the authority's corporate purposes and issue bonds for the authority's corporate purposes, including refunding bonds, in such form and upon such terms as the authority may determine, payable out of any revenues of the authority, including grants or contributions from the federal government or other sources, which bonds may be sold at public sale; (B) Revenue bonds may be issued for the purposes set out in subdivision (1), and the authority may pledge as security for such bonds all or any portion of the tolls, fees, rents, charges or any other revenues derived from the operation of the railroad and related uses of the properties. Any such fees, rents or charges so pledged that are fixed and established pursuant to a lease or contract are not subject to revision or change, except in such manner as is provided in such lease or contract; (C) Any bonds issued pursuant to this part shall state on their face that they are payable as to principal and interest solely from revenues of the authority and shall not constitute a debt of the state or any political subdivision of the state other than the authority and shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction. Neither a director of the authority nor any person executing such bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance of the bonds; (D) In case any of the directors or officers of the authority whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons cease to be directors or officers, after authorization but before the delivery of the bonds, their signatures shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes; (E) Any provision of the law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this part are fully negotiable; (F) Any bond reciting, in substance, that it has been issued by the authority pursuant to this part and for a purpose or purposes authorized by this part shall be conclusively deemed, in any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of the bond or the security for the bond, to have been issued pursuant to this part and for such purpose or purposes; (G) Obligations issued by the authority pursuant to this part are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and shall be exempt from taxation by the state or by any county, municipality or taxing district of the state, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes; and (H) With respect to refunding bonds, title 9, chapter 21 applies; with respect to funding bonds, § 9-11-108 applies; and
(A) To borrow money for any of the authority's corporate purposes and issue bonds for the authority's corporate purposes, including refunding bonds, in such form and upon such terms as the authority may determine, payable out of any revenues of the authority, including grants or contributions from the federal government or other sources, which bonds may be sold at public sale;
(B) Revenue bonds may be issued for the purposes set out in subdivision (1), and the authority may pledge as security for such bonds all or any portion of the tolls, fees, rents, charges or any other revenues derived from the operation of the railroad and related uses of the properties. Any such fees, rents or charges so pledged that are fixed and established pursuant to a lease or contract are not subject to revision or change, except in such manner as is provided in such lease or contract;
(C) Any bonds issued pursuant to this part shall state on their face that they are payable as to principal and interest solely from revenues of the authority and shall not constitute a debt of the state or any political subdivision of the state other than the authority and shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction. Neither a director of the authority nor any person executing such bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance of the bonds;
(D) In case any of the directors or officers of the authority whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons cease to be directors or officers, after authorization but before the delivery of the bonds, their signatures shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes;
(E) Any provision of the law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this part are fully negotiable;
(F) Any bond reciting, in substance, that it has been issued by the authority pursuant to this part and for a purpose or purposes authorized by this part shall be conclusively deemed, in any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of the bond or the security for the bond, to have been issued pursuant to this part and for such purpose or purposes;
(G) Obligations issued by the authority pursuant to this part are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and shall be exempt from taxation by the state or by any county, municipality or taxing district of the state, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes; and
(H) With respect to refunding bonds, title 9, chapter 21 applies; with respect to funding bonds, § 9-11-108 applies; and
(2) To receive funds from county or city governments for the purposes of planning, the acquisition of properties and facilities and the construction, operation, management and maintenance of all properties and facilities, to which end such governments are authorized to provide funds for any of these purposes, upon grant or loan, and are empowered, but not required, to impose taxes to accomplish the purposes of this part.
Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-311 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-311
Annual report
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties and cities within the boundaries of the authority. (b) Such reports shall include statements of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year and for subsequent years. Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 9; T.C.A., § 66-2-311.
(a) The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties and cities within the boundaries of the authority.
(b) Such reports shall include statements of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year and for subsequent years.
Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 9; T.C.A., § 66-2-311.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-201 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-201
Authority creation - Purpose - Limitations
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created the Chickasaw basin authority, as a public body corporate, politic and perpetual, which is referred to as the "authority" in this part. (b) The authority is created to implement the project as presently planned and as may be modeled by future studies. (c) The authority shall not exercise any broad governmental controls or police powers to regulate land use planning, zoning, subdivision regulations, building codes and similar powers to regulate land use. Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 1; T.C.A., § 66-1-201 .
(a) There is hereby created the Chickasaw basin authority, as a public body corporate, politic and perpetual, which is referred to as the "authority" in this part.
(b) The authority is created to implement the project as presently planned and as may be modeled by future studies.
(c) The authority shall not exercise any broad governmental controls or police powers to regulate land use planning, zoning, subdivision regulations, building codes and similar powers to regulate land use.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 1; T.C.A., § 66-1-201 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-5-105 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 5 / Section 64-5-105
Vacancies
Status: in_force

Vacancies on the board shall be filled according to the method of original election or appointment. Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 5; 2012, ch. 1033, § 4.
Vacancies on the board shall be filled according to the method of original election or appointment.
Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 5; 2012, ch. 1033, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-806 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-806
Exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

During the time that title to land or rights in land are held by the authority, they are exempt from all taxes levied by the state or any of its political subdivisions or instrumentalities of either; and all other property and activities of the authority are similarly exempt. Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 6.
During the time that title to land or rights in land are held by the authority, they are exempt from all taxes levied by the state or any of its political subdivisions or instrumentalities of either; and all other property and activities of the authority are similarly exempt.
Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-4-112 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 4 / Section 64-4-112
Bondholders' rights generally
Status: in_force

Any holder or holders of bonds, including the trustee or trustees for holders of such bonds, have the right, in addition to all other rights: (1) By mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to enforce the rights of the holder or holders of bonds against the county legislative body authorizing and issuing the bonds, the port authority, the board or any other proper officer, agent or employee of any of them, including, but without limitation, the right to require the county legislative body authorizing and issuing the bonds, the port authority, the board, and any proper officer, agent or employee of any of them, to assess, levy and collect taxes; and to fix and collect rates and charges adequate to carry out any agreement as to, or pledge of, taxes or authority revenues and to require the county legislative body authorizing and issuing the bonds, the port authority, the board, and any officer, agent or employee of them, to carry out any other covenants and agreements, and to perform its and their duties under this chapter; and (2) By action or suit in equity to enjoin any acts or things, that may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of such holders of bonds. Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 12; T.C.A., § 66-4-112.
Any holder or holders of bonds, including the trustee or trustees for holders of such bonds, have the right, in addition to all other rights:
(1) By mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to enforce the rights of the holder or holders of bonds against the county legislative body authorizing and issuing the bonds, the port authority, the board or any other proper officer, agent or employee of any of them, including, but without limitation, the right to require the county legislative body authorizing and issuing the bonds, the port authority, the board, and any proper officer, agent or employee of any of them, to assess, levy and collect taxes; and to fix and collect rates and charges adequate to carry out any agreement as to, or pledge of, taxes or authority revenues and to require the county legislative body authorizing and issuing the bonds, the port authority, the board, and any officer, agent or employee of them, to carry out any other covenants and agreements, and to perform its and their duties under this chapter; and
(2) By action or suit in equity to enjoin any acts or things, that may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of such holders of bonds.
Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 12; T.C.A., § 66-4-112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-508 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-508
Authority to contribute money and issue bonds
Status: in_force

The various counties, towns and incorporated municipalities in the region are hereby authorized and empowered to: (1) Contribute to the work of the agency any amount or amounts of money that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, approve to be paid from the general fund of the respective county or city. County legislative bodies and governing bodies of the cities or towns are empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for purposes that are hereby declared to be for municipal and county public purposes; and (2) Issue their bonds as provided in title 9, chapter 21 to obtain funds for the financing of projects undertaken by the agency or to secure advances made by federal agencies for the construction of projects in the region pursuant to agreements with the agency. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 9, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 8; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-508; Acts 1989, ch. 403, § 4.
The various counties, towns and incorporated municipalities in the region are hereby authorized and empowered to:
(1) Contribute to the work of the agency any amount or amounts of money that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, approve to be paid from the general fund of the respective county or city. County legislative bodies and governing bodies of the cities or towns are empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for purposes that are hereby declared to be for municipal and county public purposes; and
(2) Issue their bonds as provided in title 9, chapter 21 to obtain funds for the financing of projects undertaken by the agency or to secure advances made by federal agencies for the construction of projects in the region pursuant to agreements with the agency.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 9, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 8; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-508; Acts 1989, ch. 403, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-6-109 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 6 / Section 64-6-109
Review and termination
Status: in_force

Any authority established shall be subject to the governmental entity review law, compiled in title 4, chapter 29, and reviewed pursuant to § 4-29-119 . Acts 2007 , ch. 426, § 1.
Any authority established shall be subject to the governmental entity review law, compiled in title 4, chapter 29, and reviewed pursuant to § 4-29-119 .
Acts 2007 , ch. 426, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-3-101 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 3 / Section 64-3-101
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) Determination and effectuation of the best means for control of the flood waters of the waterways of Tennessee are public purposes essential to the integrated economic development of the areas drained by such streams and waterways and to the future economic welfare of the entire state; (2) Control of flood waters in the watershed of Mill Creek located in Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford counties by a local development authority will provide information on problems of water control and development; and (3) Creation of a local development authority is essential to the achievement of these objectives in the watershed of Mill Creek in Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford Counties. Acts 1980, ch. 897, § 1; T.C.A., § 66-3-101 .
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(1) Determination and effectuation of the best means for control of the flood waters of the waterways of Tennessee are public purposes essential to the integrated economic development of the areas drained by such streams and waterways and to the future economic welfare of the entire state;
(2) Control of flood waters in the watershed of Mill Creek located in Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford counties by a local development authority will provide information on problems of water control and development; and
(3) Creation of a local development authority is essential to the achievement of these objectives in the watershed of Mill Creek in Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford Counties.
Acts 1980, ch. 897, § 1; T.C.A., § 66-3-101 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1204 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-709 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-709
Cooperation with Tennessee Valley authority and other agencies
Status: in_force

(a) All agencies of the state are hereby authorized and directed to extend their cooperation and lend assistance to the agency in the formulation and implementation of the agency's comprehensive development plan. (b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, upon enactment of this section, the comprehensive development plan, as adopted, approved and amended by the agency, shall control the development within the development lands acquired by the agency. Any municipal planning regulation adopted pursuant to title 13, chapter 4, any county zoning regulation adopted pursuant to title 13, chapter 7, any municipal zoning regulation adopted pursuant to title 13, chapter 7, that shall be adopted with respect to or shall apply to any portion of such development lands shall be superseded by the comprehensive development plan adopted, approved and amended by the agency, and, to the extent that same is inconsistent with the agency's comprehensive development plan, shall be of no force or effect as regards any such lands acquired by the agency. (c) The agency is further authorized and directed to contract and cooperate with the Tennessee Valley authority regarding the general development and management of lands within the Tellico Reservoir project area and to negotiate with the Tennessee Valley authority regarding cooperation by that agency in planning and financing the development of the Tellico Reservoir area. Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 10.
(a) All agencies of the state are hereby authorized and directed to extend their cooperation and lend assistance to the agency in the formulation and implementation of the agency's comprehensive development plan.
(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, upon enactment of this section, the comprehensive development plan, as adopted, approved and amended by the agency, shall control the development within the development lands acquired by the agency. Any municipal planning regulation adopted pursuant to title 13, chapter 4, any county zoning regulation adopted pursuant to title 13, chapter 7, any municipal zoning regulation adopted pursuant to title 13, chapter 7, that shall be adopted with respect to or shall apply to any portion of such development lands shall be superseded by the comprehensive development plan adopted, approved and amended by the agency, and, to the extent that same is inconsistent with the agency's comprehensive development plan, shall be of no force or effect as regards any such lands acquired by the agency.
(c) The agency is further authorized and directed to contract and cooperate with the Tennessee Valley authority regarding the general development and management of lands within the Tellico Reservoir project area and to negotiate with the Tennessee Valley authority regarding cooperation by that agency in planning and financing the development of the Tellico Reservoir area.
Acts 1982, ch. 679, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-5-115 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 5 / Section 64-5-115
Cooperation with Mid-Cumberland and Upper Cumberland development districts
Status: in_force

The board shall endeavor to cooperate with the Mid-Cumberland and Upper Cumberland development districts and to avoid duplication with the activities of these agencies and any other agencies whenever possible. Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 15.
The board shall endeavor to cooperate with the Mid-Cumberland and Upper Cumberland development districts and to avoid duplication with the activities of these agencies and any other agencies whenever possible.
Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-401 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-401
Creation - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created the North Central Tennessee railroad authority in the counties of Montgomery, Houston and Stewart. (b) This authority is intended to secure economic benefits to the above counties and to the cities of Clarksville and Cumberland City by providing for the continuation of certain railroad service in the counties of Montgomery, Houston and Stewart. Acts 1983, ch. 302, § 1.
(a) There is hereby created the North Central Tennessee railroad authority in the counties of Montgomery, Houston and Stewart.
(b) This authority is intended to secure economic benefits to the above counties and to the cities of Clarksville and Cumberland City by providing for the continuation of certain railroad service in the counties of Montgomery, Houston and Stewart.
Acts 1983, ch. 302, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-505 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-505
[Repealed] Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 7, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 5; T.C.A., § 66-1-505.
Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 664, s 7, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1968, ch. 460, § 5; T.C.A., § 66-1-505.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-4-104 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 4 / Section 64-4-104
Board of commissioners - Meetings - Officers and employees
Status: in_force

(a) The governing power of the authority shall be vested in a board of commissioners composed of three (3) members from each participating county. (b) Nominees for election to the board shall be presented by the county mayor of each county. The county legislative body shall elect from the nominees presented by majority vote. (c) Each member shall serve for a term of six (6) years, which shall begin July 1 of the appropriate year; however, in order to provide for staggered terms of the number from such county, the initial members from each county shall be elected one (1) each for a term of two (2), four (4), or six (6) years. (d) (1) In the event of failure to elect a successor to any member of the board, the member whose term has expired shall continue to serve until that member's successor has been duly elected as provided in this section. (2) In the event of the death or resignation of a member or the member's inability to serve prior to the expiration of the member's term, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the county originally electing that member in the same manner as provided in subsection (b). (e) Any person at least twenty-one (21) years of age who has resided within the boundaries of the county whose legislative body may elect the person for a period of at least one (1) year immediately preceding the person's election is eligible to serve as a member of the board, except that the members of the county legislative body of the participating counties are not eligible to serve as members of the board. Any member who ceases to regularly reside within the boundaries of the county electing that member shall automatically become ineligible to serve in office. (f) All board members are eligible for reelection; provided, they are qualified as required in this section. (g) Before entering upon their duties, all board members shall take and subscribe to an oath of office, as provided by the constitution and law for county officers. Copies of the oath of each member shall be filed with the county clerk of that member's respective county. (h) A majority of the members constitutes a quorum, and the board shall act by vote of a majority present at any meeting attended by a quorum. Vacancies among the board do not affect their power and authority, so long as a quorum remains. (i) Within thirty (30) days after their election as provided in this section, the board shall hold a meeting to elect a chair who shall be elected on a yearly basis thereafter. (j) The board shall hold regular meetings at least once every four (4) months and at such regular time and place as the board may, by resolution, determine and may hold such additional meetings, either regular or special, as may be determined by the board of commissioners. Special meetings may be called and held upon such notice and in such manner as the board of commissioners may, by resolution, determine. (k) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the board of commissioners shall establish their own rules of procedure. (l) The commissioners shall designate a secretary and a treasurer, or the same individual as secretary-treasurer, and such secretary or treasurer may or may not be a board member. The secretary shall attend all regular and special meetings and keep minutes thereof. The minutes of the meetings shall be available for inspection by the public at the office of the authority at all reasonable times. (m) (1) The board, by resolution, shall require the treasurer or secretary-treasurer, if one and the same person, to execute a bond with approved corporate surety for the faithful performance of the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's duties and the accounting of all moneys and revenues that may come into the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's hands, as such, in such penalty as the board shall specify by resolution. The bonds shall be filed with the secretary of state. (2) The board, by resolution, may require all other subordinate officers or employees to execute such fidelity bonds for the faithful performance of their duties and the accounting of funds that may come to their hands, in such an amount, with such conditions and such sureties, as the board may determine. (n) All members of the board shall serve as such without compensation, but they shall be allowed necessary traveling and other expenses while engaged in the business of the authority, as may be provided and approved by the board, payable from the funds of the authority or such funds as may be appropriated by the county legislative bodies of the participating counties. (o) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the members of the board shall be removable only for good cause and after preferment of charges, as provided by law for county officers. Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 4; T.C.A., § 66-4-104 ; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
(a) The governing power of the authority shall be vested in a board of commissioners composed of three (3) members from each participating county.
(b) Nominees for election to the board shall be presented by the county mayor of each county. The county legislative body shall elect from the nominees presented by majority vote.
(c) Each member shall serve for a term of six (6) years, which shall begin July 1 of the appropriate year; however, in order to provide for staggered terms of the number from such county, the initial members from each county shall be elected one (1) each for a term of two (2), four (4), or six (6) years.
(d) (1) In the event of failure to elect a successor to any member of the board, the member whose term has expired shall continue to serve until that member's successor has been duly elected as provided in this section. (2) In the event of the death or resignation of a member or the member's inability to serve prior to the expiration of the member's term, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the county originally electing that member in the same manner as provided in subsection (b).
(1) In the event of failure to elect a successor to any member of the board, the member whose term has expired shall continue to serve until that member's successor has been duly elected as provided in this section.
(2) In the event of the death or resignation of a member or the member's inability to serve prior to the expiration of the member's term, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the county originally electing that member in the same manner as provided in subsection (b).
(e) Any person at least twenty-one (21) years of age who has resided within the boundaries of the county whose legislative body may elect the person for a period of at least one (1) year immediately preceding the person's election is eligible to serve as a member of the board, except that the members of the county legislative body of the participating counties are not eligible to serve as members of the board. Any member who ceases to regularly reside within the boundaries of the county electing that member shall automatically become ineligible to serve in office.
(f) All board members are eligible for reelection; provided, they are qualified as required in this section.
(g) Before entering upon their duties, all board members shall take and subscribe to an oath of office, as provided by the constitution and law for county officers. Copies of the oath of each member shall be filed with the county clerk of that member's respective county.
(h) A majority of the members constitutes a quorum, and the board shall act by vote of a majority present at any meeting attended by a quorum. Vacancies among the board do not affect their power and authority, so long as a quorum remains.
(i) Within thirty (30) days after their election as provided in this section, the board shall hold a meeting to elect a chair who shall be elected on a yearly basis thereafter.
(j) The board shall hold regular meetings at least once every four (4) months and at such regular time and place as the board may, by resolution, determine and may hold such additional meetings, either regular or special, as may be determined by the board of commissioners. Special meetings may be called and held upon such notice and in such manner as the board of commissioners may, by resolution, determine.
(k) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the board of commissioners shall establish their own rules of procedure.
(l) The commissioners shall designate a secretary and a treasurer, or the same individual as secretary-treasurer, and such secretary or treasurer may or may not be a board member. The secretary shall attend all regular and special meetings and keep minutes thereof. The minutes of the meetings shall be available for inspection by the public at the office of the authority at all reasonable times.
(m) (1) The board, by resolution, shall require the treasurer or secretary-treasurer, if one and the same person, to execute a bond with approved corporate surety for the faithful performance of the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's duties and the accounting of all moneys and revenues that may come into the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's hands, as such, in such penalty as the board shall specify by resolution. The bonds shall be filed with the secretary of state. (2) The board, by resolution, may require all other subordinate officers or employees to execute such fidelity bonds for the faithful performance of their duties and the accounting of funds that may come to their hands, in such an amount, with such conditions and such sureties, as the board may determine.
(1) The board, by resolution, shall require the treasurer or secretary-treasurer, if one and the same person, to execute a bond with approved corporate surety for the faithful performance of the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's duties and the accounting of all moneys and revenues that may come into the treasurer's or secretary-treasurer's hands, as such, in such penalty as the board shall specify by resolution. The bonds shall be filed with the secretary of state.
(2) The board, by resolution, may require all other subordinate officers or employees to execute such fidelity bonds for the faithful performance of their duties and the accounting of funds that may come to their hands, in such an amount, with such conditions and such sureties, as the board may determine.
(n) All members of the board shall serve as such without compensation, but they shall be allowed necessary traveling and other expenses while engaged in the business of the authority, as may be provided and approved by the board, payable from the funds of the authority or such funds as may be appropriated by the county legislative bodies of the participating counties.
(o) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the members of the board shall be removable only for good cause and after preferment of charges, as provided by law for county officers.
Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 4; T.C.A., § 66-4-104 ; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-4-107 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 4 / Section 64-4-107
Facilities free from outside control - Tax-exempt status - Payments to authority in lieu of ad valorem taxes
Status: in_force

(a) The participating counties, Decatur, Hardin, Perry and Wayne, and the board of commissioners are not required to obtain any certificate of convenience or necessity, franchise, license, permit or other authorization from any bureau, board, commission or other like instrumentality of the state or any political subdivision thereof, in order to acquire, construct, purchase, operate or maintain any of the facilities authorized by this chapter. (b) Neither the Tennessee public utility commission nor any other board or commission of like character hereafter created has jurisdiction over the port authority with respect to the management and control of the facilities authorized by this chapter, including the establishment of rates, fees and charges or otherwise. (c) (1) The property and revenues of the authority or any interest therein is exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation. (2) Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter and the income therefrom are exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes. (3) (A) The exemption from taxation shall not extend to any leasehold or other interest in property of the authority that may be held by any private person or private corporation. (B) The port authority has the power to negotiate and accept from the authority's lessees payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes. Any such power shall be granted only upon a finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the authority's public purpose as established by this chapter. The amount of such payments shall not be fixed below the lesser of: (i) Ad valorem taxes otherwise due and payable by a taxpaying entity upon the current fair market value of the leased properties; or (ii) Ad valorem taxes that were or would have been due and payable on the leased properties for the period immediately preceding the date of their acquisition by the authority. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94, s 43, eff. 4/4/2017. Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 7; T.C.A., § 66-4-107; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 118.
(a) The participating counties, Decatur, Hardin, Perry and Wayne, and the board of commissioners are not required to obtain any certificate of convenience or necessity, franchise, license, permit or other authorization from any bureau, board, commission or other like instrumentality of the state or any political subdivision thereof, in order to acquire, construct, purchase, operate or maintain any of the facilities authorized by this chapter.
(b) Neither the Tennessee public utility commission nor any other board or commission of like character hereafter created has jurisdiction over the port authority with respect to the management and control of the facilities authorized by this chapter, including the establishment of rates, fees and charges or otherwise.
(c) (1) The property and revenues of the authority or any interest therein is exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation. (2) Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter and the income therefrom are exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes. (3) (A) The exemption from taxation shall not extend to any leasehold or other interest in property of the authority that may be held by any private person or private corporation. (B) The port authority has the power to negotiate and accept from the authority's lessees payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes. Any such power shall be granted only upon a finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the authority's public purpose as established by this chapter. The amount of such payments shall not be fixed below the lesser of: (i) Ad valorem taxes otherwise due and payable by a taxpaying entity upon the current fair market value of the leased properties; or (ii) Ad valorem taxes that were or would have been due and payable on the leased properties for the period immediately preceding the date of their acquisition by the authority.
(1) The property and revenues of the authority or any interest therein is exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation.
(2) Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter and the income therefrom are exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes.
(3) (A) The exemption from taxation shall not extend to any leasehold or other interest in property of the authority that may be held by any private person or private corporation. (B) The port authority has the power to negotiate and accept from the authority's lessees payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes. Any such power shall be granted only upon a finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the authority's public purpose as established by this chapter. The amount of such payments shall not be fixed below the lesser of: (i) Ad valorem taxes otherwise due and payable by a taxpaying entity upon the current fair market value of the leased properties; or (ii) Ad valorem taxes that were or would have been due and payable on the leased properties for the period immediately preceding the date of their acquisition by the authority.
(A) The exemption from taxation shall not extend to any leasehold or other interest in property of the authority that may be held by any private person or private corporation.
(B) The port authority has the power to negotiate and accept from the authority's lessees payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes. Any such power shall be granted only upon a finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the authority's public purpose as established by this chapter. The amount of such payments shall not be fixed below the lesser of: (i) Ad valorem taxes otherwise due and payable by a taxpaying entity upon the current fair market value of the leased properties; or (ii) Ad valorem taxes that were or would have been due and payable on the leased properties for the period immediately preceding the date of their acquisition by the authority.
(i) Ad valorem taxes otherwise due and payable by a taxpaying entity upon the current fair market value of the leased properties; or
(ii) Ad valorem taxes that were or would have been due and payable on the leased properties for the period immediately preceding the date of their acquisition by the authority.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94, s 43, eff. 4/4/2017.
Acts 1980, ch. 900, § 7; T.C.A., § 66-4-107; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 118.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-123 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-123
Authority deemed a local government unit
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this part, title 4, chapter 31, and title 68, chapter 221, the authority shall be deemed to be a local government unit and shall be eligible for the same grants, loans, and other assistance, and subject to the same obligations and requirements imposed by law related to such grants, loans, and assistance as any other local government unit. Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 14.
For the purposes of this part, title 4, chapter 31, and title 68, chapter 221, the authority shall be deemed to be a local government unit and shall be eligible for the same grants, loans, and other assistance, and subject to the same obligations and requirements imposed by law related to such grants, loans, and assistance as any other local government unit.
Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-602 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-602
Board of directors - Officers - Meetings - Expenses - Removal
Status: in_force

(a) The organization of the agency shall be as follows: (1) The agency shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of the following: (A) Twelve (12) directors appointed by the governor pursuant to subdivision (a)(2); and (B) The members of the technical advisory committee. (2) (A) The governor shall appoint one (1) director from each county named in § 64-1-601(b) . Each director shall be chosen from a list of three (3) candidates nominated by majority vote of the county legislative bodies of each county. Candidates shall include persons active in municipal, industrial, agricultural, commercial and citizen organizations, such as the Upper Duck River development association, and active in promoting comprehensive unified development of the resources and economic growth of the Upper Duck River watershed. The presiding officer of the governing body of each county shall certify such nominations to the governor. From the nominations, the governor shall appoint three (3) directors for terms of three (3) years and two (2) directors for terms of four (4) years. Successors shall be appointed for terms of six (6) years. Directors shall serve until their successors are appointed. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term; (B) The governor shall designate a member of the governor's staff or cabinet to serve as a director during the governor's term of office; (C) The governor shall designate county mayors from two (2) counties of the area to serve as directors for two-year terms; (D) The governor shall designate mayors of two (2) incorporated cities or towns of the area to serve as directors for two-year terms; and (E) The governor shall appoint two (2) additional directors for terms of four (4) years. The governor may choose from a list of six (6) at-large candidates nominated by the board of directors. There is no residency requirement for the two (2) additional directors other than to be citizens of the state; and (3) The board of directors shall elect a chair, vice chair and secretary-treasurer and set a regular time and place for meetings of the board. (b) Directors serve without compensation, except reimbursement for actual traveling expenses and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties, such expenses to be reimbursed from such funds as may be available to the agency. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. (c) (1) Any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the board. (2) The presiding officer of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of the member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (c)(1). Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 927,s 3, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 665, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(134); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-602; Acts 1991, ch. 257, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 626, §§ 4, 5; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2012 , ch. 986, §§ 1-4.
(a) The organization of the agency shall be as follows: (1) The agency shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of the following: (A) Twelve (12) directors appointed by the governor pursuant to subdivision (a)(2); and (B) The members of the technical advisory committee. (2) (A) The governor shall appoint one (1) director from each county named in § 64-1-601(b) . Each director shall be chosen from a list of three (3) candidates nominated by majority vote of the county legislative bodies of each county. Candidates shall include persons active in municipal, industrial, agricultural, commercial and citizen organizations, such as the Upper Duck River development association, and active in promoting comprehensive unified development of the resources and economic growth of the Upper Duck River watershed. The presiding officer of the governing body of each county shall certify such nominations to the governor. From the nominations, the governor shall appoint three (3) directors for terms of three (3) years and two (2) directors for terms of four (4) years. Successors shall be appointed for terms of six (6) years. Directors shall serve until their successors are appointed. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term; (B) The governor shall designate a member of the governor's staff or cabinet to serve as a director during the governor's term of office; (C) The governor shall designate county mayors from two (2) counties of the area to serve as directors for two-year terms; (D) The governor shall designate mayors of two (2) incorporated cities or towns of the area to serve as directors for two-year terms; and (E) The governor shall appoint two (2) additional directors for terms of four (4) years. The governor may choose from a list of six (6) at-large candidates nominated by the board of directors. There is no residency requirement for the two (2) additional directors other than to be citizens of the state; and (3) The board of directors shall elect a chair, vice chair and secretary-treasurer and set a regular time and place for meetings of the board.
(1) The agency shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of the following: (A) Twelve (12) directors appointed by the governor pursuant to subdivision (a)(2); and (B) The members of the technical advisory committee.
(A) Twelve (12) directors appointed by the governor pursuant to subdivision (a)(2); and
(B) The members of the technical advisory committee.
(2) (A) The governor shall appoint one (1) director from each county named in § 64-1-601(b) . Each director shall be chosen from a list of three (3) candidates nominated by majority vote of the county legislative bodies of each county. Candidates shall include persons active in municipal, industrial, agricultural, commercial and citizen organizations, such as the Upper Duck River development association, and active in promoting comprehensive unified development of the resources and economic growth of the Upper Duck River watershed. The presiding officer of the governing body of each county shall certify such nominations to the governor. From the nominations, the governor shall appoint three (3) directors for terms of three (3) years and two (2) directors for terms of four (4) years. Successors shall be appointed for terms of six (6) years. Directors shall serve until their successors are appointed. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term; (B) The governor shall designate a member of the governor's staff or cabinet to serve as a director during the governor's term of office; (C) The governor shall designate county mayors from two (2) counties of the area to serve as directors for two-year terms; (D) The governor shall designate mayors of two (2) incorporated cities or towns of the area to serve as directors for two-year terms; and (E) The governor shall appoint two (2) additional directors for terms of four (4) years. The governor may choose from a list of six (6) at-large candidates nominated by the board of directors. There is no residency requirement for the two (2) additional directors other than to be citizens of the state; and
(A) The governor shall appoint one (1) director from each county named in § 64-1-601(b) . Each director shall be chosen from a list of three (3) candidates nominated by majority vote of the county legislative bodies of each county. Candidates shall include persons active in municipal, industrial, agricultural, commercial and citizen organizations, such as the Upper Duck River development association, and active in promoting comprehensive unified development of the resources and economic growth of the Upper Duck River watershed. The presiding officer of the governing body of each county shall certify such nominations to the governor. From the nominations, the governor shall appoint three (3) directors for terms of three (3) years and two (2) directors for terms of four (4) years. Successors shall be appointed for terms of six (6) years. Directors shall serve until their successors are appointed. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term;
(B) The governor shall designate a member of the governor's staff or cabinet to serve as a director during the governor's term of office;
(C) The governor shall designate county mayors from two (2) counties of the area to serve as directors for two-year terms;
(D) The governor shall designate mayors of two (2) incorporated cities or towns of the area to serve as directors for two-year terms; and
(E) The governor shall appoint two (2) additional directors for terms of four (4) years. The governor may choose from a list of six (6) at-large candidates nominated by the board of directors. There is no residency requirement for the two (2) additional directors other than to be citizens of the state; and
(3) The board of directors shall elect a chair, vice chair and secretary-treasurer and set a regular time and place for meetings of the board.
(b) Directors serve without compensation, except reimbursement for actual traveling expenses and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties, such expenses to be reimbursed from such funds as may be available to the agency. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(c) (1) Any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the board. (2) The presiding officer of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of the member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (c)(1).
(1) Any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the board.
(2) The presiding officer of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of the member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (c)(1).
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 927,s 3, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 665, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 2; 1976, ch. 806, § 1(134); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-602; Acts 1991, ch. 257, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 626, §§ 4, 5; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2012 , ch. 986, §§ 1-4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-206 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-206
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The authority has the following powers: (1) Perpetual succession in corporate name; (2) Sue and be sued in its name; (3) Adopt, use and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noticed; (4) Enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements with federal, state and local governments, with agencies of such governments, with private individuals, corporations, associations and other organizations as the board may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to carry out the purposes of this part; (5) Adopt, amend and repeal bylaws; (6) Appoint such managers, officers, employees, attorneys and agents as the board deems necessary for the transaction of its business, fix their compensation, define their duties and require bonds of such of them as the board may determine. The salaries of any such employees may be paid out of such funds as may be available to the authority; (7) Accept the transfer of grants, funds, assets and liabilities of the authority upon the termination of the interlocal government cooperative agreement establishing the authority, in accordance with § 64-10-217 ; (8) Create pilot programs for the establishment of new small business incubators, and for the maintenance and support of existing small business incubators in the region; (9) Accept state appropriations to be used solely for the creation of pilot programs to establish and maintain small business incubators in the region; and (10) Adopt policies and procedures to administer pilot programs, including, but not limited to, policies and procedures to establish criteria to determine which counties in the region shall qualify for funding to establish small business incubators. (b) The board shall: (1) Approve an annual budget for the authority; (2) Adopt a purchasing policy and a personnel policy consistent with state and federal law; and (3) Adopt policies and procedures for fiscal control and accounting. (c) The board may do all other things that are necessary or appropriate for carrying out this part that are not prohibited by law or this part. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812, s 3, eff. 4/25/2014. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
(a) The authority has the following powers: (1) Perpetual succession in corporate name; (2) Sue and be sued in its name; (3) Adopt, use and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noticed; (4) Enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements with federal, state and local governments, with agencies of such governments, with private individuals, corporations, associations and other organizations as the board may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to carry out the purposes of this part; (5) Adopt, amend and repeal bylaws; (6) Appoint such managers, officers, employees, attorneys and agents as the board deems necessary for the transaction of its business, fix their compensation, define their duties and require bonds of such of them as the board may determine. The salaries of any such employees may be paid out of such funds as may be available to the authority; (7) Accept the transfer of grants, funds, assets and liabilities of the authority upon the termination of the interlocal government cooperative agreement establishing the authority, in accordance with § 64-10-217 ; (8) Create pilot programs for the establishment of new small business incubators, and for the maintenance and support of existing small business incubators in the region; (9) Accept state appropriations to be used solely for the creation of pilot programs to establish and maintain small business incubators in the region; and (10) Adopt policies and procedures to administer pilot programs, including, but not limited to, policies and procedures to establish criteria to determine which counties in the region shall qualify for funding to establish small business incubators.
(1) Perpetual succession in corporate name;
(2) Sue and be sued in its name;
(3) Adopt, use and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially noticed;
(4) Enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements with federal, state and local governments, with agencies of such governments, with private individuals, corporations, associations and other organizations as the board may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to carry out the purposes of this part;
(5) Adopt, amend and repeal bylaws;
(6) Appoint such managers, officers, employees, attorneys and agents as the board deems necessary for the transaction of its business, fix their compensation, define their duties and require bonds of such of them as the board may determine. The salaries of any such employees may be paid out of such funds as may be available to the authority;
(7) Accept the transfer of grants, funds, assets and liabilities of the authority upon the termination of the interlocal government cooperative agreement establishing the authority, in accordance with § 64-10-217 ;
(8) Create pilot programs for the establishment of new small business incubators, and for the maintenance and support of existing small business incubators in the region;
(9) Accept state appropriations to be used solely for the creation of pilot programs to establish and maintain small business incubators in the region; and
(10) Adopt policies and procedures to administer pilot programs, including, but not limited to, policies and procedures to establish criteria to determine which counties in the region shall qualify for funding to establish small business incubators.
(b) The board shall: (1) Approve an annual budget for the authority; (2) Adopt a purchasing policy and a personnel policy consistent with state and federal law; and (3) Adopt policies and procedures for fiscal control and accounting.
(1) Approve an annual budget for the authority;
(2) Adopt a purchasing policy and a personnel policy consistent with state and federal law; and
(3) Adopt policies and procedures for fiscal control and accounting.
(c) The board may do all other things that are necessary or appropriate for carrying out this part that are not prohibited by law or this part.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812, s 3, eff. 4/25/2014.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474, s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-3-105 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 3 / Section 64-3-105
Contributions by local governments authorized
Status: in_force

Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford counties, and any municipality or metropolitan government in such counties, are hereby authorized and empowered to contribute to the work of the Mill Creek watershed flood control authority any amount or amounts as recommended by the authority that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, shall approve, to be paid either from the general fund of the respective county or municipality or metropolitan government, or from a special ad valorem tax that such legislative bodies are hereby empowered to levy and collect for such purposes, which are hereby declared to be for municipal and county public purposes. Acts 1980, ch. 897, § 6; T.C.A., § 66-3-106.
Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford counties, and any municipality or metropolitan government in such counties, are hereby authorized and empowered to contribute to the work of the Mill Creek watershed flood control authority any amount or amounts as recommended by the authority that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, shall approve, to be paid either from the general fund of the respective county or municipality or metropolitan government, or from a special ad valorem tax that such legislative bodies are hereby empowered to levy and collect for such purposes, which are hereby declared to be for municipal and county public purposes.
Acts 1980, ch. 897, § 6; T.C.A., § 66-3-106.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-7-112 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 7 / Section 64-7-112
Operations
Status: in_force

The regional council shall adopt and operate under the following: (1) Subject to the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration, adopt statewide uniform travel regulations, and the regional council shall reimburse its officers and employees for official travel in conformance with such regulations; (2) Develop a system of competitive bidding on purchases of supplies and equipment and other contracts and submit the written procedures governing such system to the state procurement commission for approval; (3) Develop written personnel procedures to be filed with the commissioner of finance and administration for the hiring, promotion, demotion and dismissal of all employees and shall include an employee compensation plan based on a salary comparability analysis that takes into account state salary schedules, local government salary schedules and regional private market variations; and (4) Submit, annually, to the chairs of the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and house of representatives and to the office of legislative budget analysis a work program and budget, including an executive summary of the regional council's work program and budget. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 797, s 16, eff. 4/14/2016. Acts 1988, ch. 886, §1; 2010 , ch. 1030, §15; 2011 , ch. 295, § 19.
The regional council shall adopt and operate under the following:
(1) Subject to the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration, adopt statewide uniform travel regulations, and the regional council shall reimburse its officers and employees for official travel in conformance with such regulations;
(2) Develop a system of competitive bidding on purchases of supplies and equipment and other contracts and submit the written procedures governing such system to the state procurement commission for approval;
(3) Develop written personnel procedures to be filed with the commissioner of finance and administration for the hiring, promotion, demotion and dismissal of all employees and shall include an employee compensation plan based on a salary comparability analysis that takes into account state salary schedules, local government salary schedules and regional private market variations; and
(4) Submit, annually, to the chairs of the finance, ways and means committees of the senate and house of representatives and to the office of legislative budget analysis a work program and budget, including an executive summary of the regional council's work program and budget.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 797, s 16, eff. 4/14/2016.
Acts 1988, ch. 886, §1; 2010 , ch. 1030, §15; 2011 , ch. 295, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-5-113 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 5 / Section 64-5-113
Statement of objectives - Annual report - Accounting system - Audits - Purchasing and contracting procedures
Status: in_force

(a) The board, after receiving recommendations from its advisory committee, shall annually formulate and issue a statement of objectives, priorities and programs that it has adopted or envisions to meet these objectives. This statement of objectives shall be included in the annual report. (b) The board shall report annually to the governor, the commissioner of economic and community development, the state funding board and to the general assembly through the office of legislative budget analysis and the chairs of the following standing committees or such other committees as the speaker of each respective house may direct: senate finance, ways and means, senate government operations, senate state and local government, house finance, ways and means, house government operations, and state government of the house of representatives. This report shall also be transmitted to the governing bodies of the various counties and incorporated municipalities of the region. Such reports shall include a statement of financial receipts and expenditures, assets and liabilities of the authority and a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year. (c) The comptroller of the treasury is directed to develop a uniform accounting system conforming to generally accepted accounting principles for the authority. (d) (1) The annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of all funds received are subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. The audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the board and approved by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the authority. (2) The comptroller of the treasury shall ensure that audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine if the audits meet minimum audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. No audit may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section until approved by the comptroller of the treasury. (3) All audits shall be completed as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year of the authority. One (1) copy of each audit shall be furnished to each member of the board and the comptroller of the treasury. Copies of each audit shall also be made available to the press. (e) The board shall develop purchasing and contracting procedures, which shall be approved by the comptroller of the treasury prior to implementation. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236,s 69, eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 13; 2010, ch. 1030, § 14.
(a) The board, after receiving recommendations from its advisory committee, shall annually formulate and issue a statement of objectives, priorities and programs that it has adopted or envisions to meet these objectives. This statement of objectives shall be included in the annual report.
(b) The board shall report annually to the governor, the commissioner of economic and community development, the state funding board and to the general assembly through the office of legislative budget analysis and the chairs of the following standing committees or such other committees as the speaker of each respective house may direct: senate finance, ways and means, senate government operations, senate state and local government, house finance, ways and means, house government operations, and state government of the house of representatives. This report shall also be transmitted to the governing bodies of the various counties and incorporated municipalities of the region. Such reports shall include a statement of financial receipts and expenditures, assets and liabilities of the authority and a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year.
(c) The comptroller of the treasury is directed to develop a uniform accounting system conforming to generally accepted accounting principles for the authority.
(d) (1) The annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of all funds received are subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. The audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the board and approved by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the authority. (2) The comptroller of the treasury shall ensure that audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine if the audits meet minimum audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. No audit may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section until approved by the comptroller of the treasury. (3) All audits shall be completed as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year of the authority. One (1) copy of each audit shall be furnished to each member of the board and the comptroller of the treasury. Copies of each audit shall also be made available to the press.
(1) The annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of all funds received are subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. The audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the board and approved by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the authority.
(2) The comptroller of the treasury shall ensure that audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine if the audits meet minimum audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. No audit may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section until approved by the comptroller of the treasury.
(3) All audits shall be completed as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year of the authority. One (1) copy of each audit shall be furnished to each member of the board and the comptroller of the treasury. Copies of each audit shall also be made available to the press.
(e) The board shall develop purchasing and contracting procedures, which shall be approved by the comptroller of the treasury prior to implementation.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236,s 69, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 13; 2010, ch. 1030, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-6-104 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 6 / Section 64-6-104
Participating municipality - Incorporation of the authority - Certificate of incorporation - Organizational meeting
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this chapter, for a county or an incorporated municipality to be a "participating municipality," the county or incorporated municipality may, upon approval by a majority vote of its governing body, elect to participate in a regional megasite authority as set out in this chapter. In the event such an election is made, this chapter shall apply to all counties and incorporated municipalities making such an election; provided, that participation shall be limited to any county or incorporated municipality that: (1) Includes all or part of a megasite within the county or incorporated municipality; (2) Is a county that is contiguous to the county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located; or (3) Is the incorporated municipality with the largest population that elects to become a participating municipality in the county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located or is the incorporated municipality with the largest population that elects to become a participating municipality in a county that is contiguous to the county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located. (b) A participating municipality may sell, lease, give, provide or otherwise supply such personnel or services and may appropriate such funds to the authority as may be within its legal power to furnish. (c) If the governing body of a county or an incorporated municipality, by appropriate resolution duly adopted, finds and determines that it is wise, expedient, necessary or advisable that the authority be formed, elects to participate and approves the form of certificate of incorporation proposed to be used in organizing the authority, then the governing body shall designate a person as an incorporator to assist with the execution, acknowledgement and filing of a certificate of incorporation for the authority. (d) The certificate of incorporation shall set forth: (1) The name of the authority; (2) The participating municipalities and the dates of elections by the governing bodies; (3) The number of voting directors; (4) The names and residences of the designated incorporators; (5) The location of the principal office of the corporation; (6) The purposes for which the authority is organized; (7) The period, if any, for the duration of the authority; and (8) Any other matter deemed appropriate and consistent with this chapter and the laws of this state. (e) When executed and acknowledged by the incorporators, the certificate shall be filed with the secretary of state and may be subsequently amended or the authority dissolved, all consistent with title 7, chapter 53. (f) Within thirty (30) days of filing the certificate with the secretary of state, the incorporators shall meet in an organizational meeting, adopt temporary bylaws and notify appointing authorities of the organizational activities and set the meeting date by which members are to be appointed, which date shall provide sufficient time for those appointments. Acts 2007 , ch. 426, §1; 2009 , ch. 158, §§ 4-9.
(a) For the purposes of this chapter, for a county or an incorporated municipality to be a "participating municipality," the county or incorporated municipality may, upon approval by a majority vote of its governing body, elect to participate in a regional megasite authority as set out in this chapter. In the event such an election is made, this chapter shall apply to all counties and incorporated municipalities making such an election; provided, that participation shall be limited to any county or incorporated municipality that: (1) Includes all or part of a megasite within the county or incorporated municipality; (2) Is a county that is contiguous to the county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located; or (3) Is the incorporated municipality with the largest population that elects to become a participating municipality in the county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located or is the incorporated municipality with the largest population that elects to become a participating municipality in a county that is contiguous to the county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located.
(1) Includes all or part of a megasite within the county or incorporated municipality;
(2) Is a county that is contiguous to the county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located; or
(3) Is the incorporated municipality with the largest population that elects to become a participating municipality in the county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located or is the incorporated municipality with the largest population that elects to become a participating municipality in a county that is contiguous to the county in which the megasite is wholly or partially located.
(b) A participating municipality may sell, lease, give, provide or otherwise supply such personnel or services and may appropriate such funds to the authority as may be within its legal power to furnish.
(c) If the governing body of a county or an incorporated municipality, by appropriate resolution duly adopted, finds and determines that it is wise, expedient, necessary or advisable that the authority be formed, elects to participate and approves the form of certificate of incorporation proposed to be used in organizing the authority, then the governing body shall designate a person as an incorporator to assist with the execution, acknowledgement and filing of a certificate of incorporation for the authority.
(d) The certificate of incorporation shall set forth: (1) The name of the authority; (2) The participating municipalities and the dates of elections by the governing bodies; (3) The number of voting directors; (4) The names and residences of the designated incorporators; (5) The location of the principal office of the corporation; (6) The purposes for which the authority is organized; (7) The period, if any, for the duration of the authority; and (8) Any other matter deemed appropriate and consistent with this chapter and the laws of this state.
(1) The name of the authority;
(2) The participating municipalities and the dates of elections by the governing bodies;
(3) The number of voting directors;
(4) The names and residences of the designated incorporators;
(5) The location of the principal office of the corporation;
(6) The purposes for which the authority is organized;
(7) The period, if any, for the duration of the authority; and
(8) Any other matter deemed appropriate and consistent with this chapter and the laws of this state.
(e) When executed and acknowledged by the incorporators, the certificate shall be filed with the secretary of state and may be subsequently amended or the authority dissolved, all consistent with title 7, chapter 53.
(f) Within thirty (30) days of filing the certificate with the secretary of state, the incorporators shall meet in an organizational meeting, adopt temporary bylaws and notify appointing authorities of the organizational activities and set the meeting date by which members are to be appointed, which date shall provide sufficient time for those appointments.
Acts 2007 , ch. 426, §1; 2009 , ch. 158, §§ 4-9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-5-106 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 5 / Section 64-5-106
Time and place of meetings - Compensation of board
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall set a regular time and place for meetings and establish rules of order and particularly rules for calling a special meeting of the board. (b) The members of the board shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be reimbursed for actual traveling expenses and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 6.
(a) The board shall set a regular time and place for meetings and establish rules of order and particularly rules for calling a special meeting of the board.
(b) The members of the board shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be reimbursed for actual traveling expenses and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-9-101 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 9 / Section 64-9-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Megasite Authority of West Tennessee Act of 2021." Added by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 11/3/2021.
This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Megasite Authority of West Tennessee Act of 2021."
Added by 2021EX2 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1, s 1, eff. 11/3/2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-102 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-102
Effective date
Status: in_force

This part shall take effect when: (1) Two (2) or more of the counties of Anderson, Campbell, and Scott are authorized, by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of their respective governing bodies, to become members of the authority; (2) Evidence of such authorization is proclaimed and countersigned by the presiding officer of each ratifying county certified by that presiding officer to the secretary of state; and (3) The governing bodies of all governments voting to become members of the authority have indicated their willingness to appropriate sufficient funds to provide for the initial administration of the authority. Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 3.
This part shall take effect when:
(1) Two (2) or more of the counties of Anderson, Campbell, and Scott are authorized, by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of their respective governing bodies, to become members of the authority;
(2) Evidence of such authorization is proclaimed and countersigned by the presiding officer of each ratifying county certified by that presiding officer to the secretary of state; and
(3) The governing bodies of all governments voting to become members of the authority have indicated their willingness to appropriate sufficient funds to provide for the initial administration of the authority.
Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-7-109 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 7 / Section 64-7-109
Bond or insurance requirements
Status: in_force

A regional council member, executive committee member, employee, officer or any other authorized person of the regional council who receives public funds, has authority to make expenditures from public funds or has access to any public funds shall give bond or obtain an insurance policy in accordance with § 13-14-114 . Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 873, s 2, eff. 4/14/2022. Acts 1988, ch. 886, § 1.
A regional council member, executive committee member, employee, officer or any other authorized person of the regional council who receives public funds, has authority to make expenditures from public funds or has access to any public funds shall give bond or obtain an insurance policy in accordance with § 13-14-114 .
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 873, s 2, eff. 4/14/2022.
Acts 1988, ch. 886, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1211 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1211
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020. Acts 2001, ch. 223, § 12.
Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 2001, ch. 223, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-8-303 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 8 / Section 64-8-303
Construction with federal law
Status: in_force

This part is intended to supplement 23 U.S.C. § 134 . In the event any provision of this part is deemed inconsistent with the requirements of 23 U.S.C. § 134 , the federal law shall control. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 479, s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
This part is intended to supplement 23 U.S.C. § 134 . In the event any provision of this part is deemed inconsistent with the requirements of 23 U.S.C. § 134 , the federal law shall control.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 479, s 1, eff. 5/18/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1218 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1218
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.