Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-56-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 56 / Section 7-56-101
Authority of municipality or county - Establishment of management entity - Transit authorities
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality or county incorporated or existing under the laws of Tennessee, or any combination of any municipality or county incorporated or existing under the laws of Tennessee, intrastate or interstate, has authority to establish, acquire, purchase, construct, extend, improve, maintain, operate or franchise a public transportation system, including the acquisition of any type of vehicles necessary, car barns, terminals, garages, repair shops, buildings, lands, accessory apparatus, rights-of-way and easements, and all other appurtenances necessary, usual or proper to such a public transportation system for hire of passengers in the municipalities, counties, and the metropolitan area of the municipalities and counties, including the right to extend such service beyond county lines in the state, and upon compliance with the laws of other states, into foreign states. Such a system for the transportation of passengers may be under the direct jurisdiction, control and management of such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or any such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, is hereby authorized to create a transit authority or other operating or management entity by ordinance or resolution, for the purpose of managing such a public transportation system, and to prescribe the qualifications and eligibility of members of such a transit authority, their terms of office, powers and duties. (b) Regardless of any private acts to the contrary, the municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, may dissolve any existing transit authority under such private act, and establish by ordinance a transit authority as authorized in this part with the right of the legislative body of the municipality or county to approve the budget and set the rates of fare. The municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, shall have the right pursuant to the approval of the governing body of the municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, to contract with a private management firm to operate the transit authority, or to employ its own personnel for the purpose of operating the transit authority. Acts 1970, ch. 515, § 1; 1971, ch. 160, § 5; 1973, ch. 246, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3801.
(a) Any municipality or county incorporated or existing under the laws of Tennessee, or any combination of any municipality or county incorporated or existing under the laws of Tennessee, intrastate or interstate, has authority to establish, acquire, purchase, construct, extend, improve, maintain, operate or franchise a public transportation system, including the acquisition of any type of vehicles necessary, car barns, terminals, garages, repair shops, buildings, lands, accessory apparatus, rights-of-way and easements, and all other appurtenances necessary, usual or proper to such a public transportation system for hire of passengers in the municipalities, counties, and the metropolitan area of the municipalities and counties, including the right to extend such service beyond county lines in the state, and upon compliance with the laws of other states, into foreign states. Such a system for the transportation of passengers may be under the direct jurisdiction, control and management of such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or any such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, is hereby authorized to create a transit authority or other operating or management entity by ordinance or resolution, for the purpose of managing such a public transportation system, and to prescribe the qualifications and eligibility of members of such a transit authority, their terms of office, powers and duties.
(b) Regardless of any private acts to the contrary, the municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, may dissolve any existing transit authority under such private act, and establish by ordinance a transit authority as authorized in this part with the right of the legislative body of the municipality or county to approve the budget and set the rates of fare. The municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, shall have the right pursuant to the approval of the governing body of the municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, to contract with a private management firm to operate the transit authority, or to employ its own personnel for the purpose of operating the transit authority.
Acts 1970, ch. 515, § 1; 1971, ch. 160, § 5; 1973, ch. 246, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3801.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-305 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-305
Authority to order demolition of certain unoccupied buildings
Status: in_force

In any county having a metropolitan form of government with a population of less than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the governing body of any municipality that has a metropolitan form of government may authorize the demolition and removal of any unoccupied building or dwelling that is in such a state of disrepair that it constitutes a violation of one (1) or more municipal codes so as to render the building or dwelling unfit for human habitation, as determined by a court having jurisdiction of the case; provided, that the owner of any unoccupied building or dwelling has the right, within twelve (12) months of any final judicial determination adverse to such owner, to make such repairs as are necessary to bring the building or dwelling in compliance with the applicable codes of the municipality. Acts 1979, ch. 372, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3763; Acts 1992, ch. 758, §§ 1, 2.
In any county having a metropolitan form of government with a population of less than one hundred thousand (100,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the governing body of any municipality that has a metropolitan form of government may authorize the demolition and removal of any unoccupied building or dwelling that is in such a state of disrepair that it constitutes a violation of one (1) or more municipal codes so as to render the building or dwelling unfit for human habitation, as determined by a court having jurisdiction of the case; provided, that the owner of any unoccupied building or dwelling has the right, within twelve (12) months of any final judicial determination adverse to such owner, to make such repairs as are necessary to bring the building or dwelling in compliance with the applicable codes of the municipality.
Acts 1979, ch. 372, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3763; Acts 1992, ch. 758, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-313 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 53 / Section 7-53-313
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or any other law to the contrary, this chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the following purposes and objectives: (1) The policies and practices of industrial development corporations shall ensure that minority-owned and other disadvantaged businesses share more fully in the American economic system of private enterprise through free and vigorous competition; (2) Such competition shall be fostered through encouragement and support of minority-owned and other disadvantaged businesses; and (3) Industrial development corporations aid, counsel and assist in every practical manner minority-owned and other disadvantaged businesses in order to preserve free competition on equal terms with those businesses constituting the major portion of the state's business community. (b) To assist industrial development corporations in achieving such purposes and objectives, the department of economic and community development and the office of business enterprise, established by § 4-26-101 , shall be available to provide technical assistance and consultation. Acts 1999, ch. 298, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or any other law to the contrary, this chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out the following purposes and objectives: (1) The policies and practices of industrial development corporations shall ensure that minority-owned and other disadvantaged businesses share more fully in the American economic system of private enterprise through free and vigorous competition; (2) Such competition shall be fostered through encouragement and support of minority-owned and other disadvantaged businesses; and (3) Industrial development corporations aid, counsel and assist in every practical manner minority-owned and other disadvantaged businesses in order to preserve free competition on equal terms with those businesses constituting the major portion of the state's business community.
(1) The policies and practices of industrial development corporations shall ensure that minority-owned and other disadvantaged businesses share more fully in the American economic system of private enterprise through free and vigorous competition;
(2) Such competition shall be fostered through encouragement and support of minority-owned and other disadvantaged businesses; and
(3) Industrial development corporations aid, counsel and assist in every practical manner minority-owned and other disadvantaged businesses in order to preserve free competition on equal terms with those businesses constituting the major portion of the state's business community.
(b) To assist industrial development corporations in achieving such purposes and objectives, the department of economic and community development and the office of business enterprise, established by § 4-26-101 , shall be available to provide technical assistance and consultation.
Acts 1999, ch. 298, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-801 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-801
Filing with commissioner of transportation
Status: in_force

All incorporated cities and towns, as well as any areas adopting a metropolitan government within the state, shall file with the commissioner of transportation certified copies of all ordinances adopted by the governing body of such city, town or metropolitan government after July 1, 1983, that affect the operation of trains within the limits, or newly extended limits, when any such ordinances enlarge the municipal boundaries of such city, town or metropolitan government. Acts 1983, ch. 54, § 2; 1995, ch. 305, § 77.
All incorporated cities and towns, as well as any areas adopting a metropolitan government within the state, shall file with the commissioner of transportation certified copies of all ordinances adopted by the governing body of such city, town or metropolitan government after July 1, 1983, that affect the operation of trains within the limits, or newly extended limits, when any such ordinances enlarge the municipal boundaries of such city, town or metropolitan government.
Acts 1983, ch. 54, § 2; 1995, ch. 305, § 77.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-81-404 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 7-81-404
Confinement for violation of ordinances
Status: in_force

Any town incorporated under this chapter has the power to erect and maintain a calaboose or workhouse for the confinement and detention of persons violating any ordinance of the corporation. A person who fails to pay any fine and costs imposed by the corporation commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1903, ch. 477, § 3; Shan., § 2023a53; Code 1932, § 3684; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2532; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any town incorporated under this chapter has the power to erect and maintain a calaboose or workhouse for the confinement and detention of persons violating any ordinance of the corporation. A person who fails to pay any fine and costs imposed by the corporation commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1903, ch. 477, § 3; Shan., § 2023a53; Code 1932, § 3684; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2532; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-4-112 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 7-4-112
Applicability
Status: in_force

This chapter shall only apply to those counties having a metropolitan form of government. Acts 1976, ch. 704, § 12; T.C.A., § 6-3737.
This chapter shall only apply to those counties having a metropolitan form of government.
Acts 1976, ch. 704, § 12; T.C.A., § 6-3737.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-6-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7-6-103
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Authority" means a metropolitan celebration authority created pursuant to the authority of this chapter; (2) "Board" means the board of commissioners of an authority; (3) "Bonds" includes notes, interim certificates or other obligations of an authority; (4) "Creating municipality" means any county having adopted a metropolitan form of government that creates an authority pursuant to this chapter; (5) "Executive officer" means the mayor, county mayor or other chief executive officer of any creating municipality; and (6) "State" means the state of Tennessee. Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-3766; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Authority" means a metropolitan celebration authority created pursuant to the authority of this chapter;
(2) "Board" means the board of commissioners of an authority;
(3) "Bonds" includes notes, interim certificates or other obligations of an authority;
(4) "Creating municipality" means any county having adopted a metropolitan form of government that creates an authority pursuant to this chapter;
(5) "Executive officer" means the mayor, county mayor or other chief executive officer of any creating municipality; and
(6) "State" means the state of Tennessee.
Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-3766; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-105
Supplemental nature of provisions - Scope of authority - Amendments
Status: in_force

(a) Parts 1-4 of this chapter are intended to afford an alternative method for the making or acquisition of improvements by a municipality, the creation of special improvement districts for central business districts of the various municipalities, the levy of assessments and the issuance of bonds by municipalities, and shall not be so construed as to deprive any municipality of the right to make or acquire improvements, create special improvement districts, levy the assessments or other special taxes or issue bonds under authority of any other law of this state now in effect or hereafter enacted, including part 5 of this chapter. Nevertheless, parts 1-4 of this chapter shall constitute full authority for the making or acquisition of improvements, creation of central business improvement districts, levy of assessments and issuance of bonds under title 9, chapter 21, to the extent applicable, by such municipalities as act under parts 1-4 of this chapter. (b) No act hereafter passed by the general assembly amending other acts relating to the same subject matter as covered by parts 1-4 of this chapter shall be construed to affect the authority to proceed under parts 1-4 of this chapter in the manner provided in parts 1-4 of this chapter, unless such future act amends parts 1-4 of this chapter and specifically provides that it is to be applicable to proceedings taken and to bonds issued under parts 1-4 of this chapter. Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 40; T.C.A., § 6-3940; Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 2; 2007, ch. 494, § 1.
(a) Parts 1-4 of this chapter are intended to afford an alternative method for the making or acquisition of improvements by a municipality, the creation of special improvement districts for central business districts of the various municipalities, the levy of assessments and the issuance of bonds by municipalities, and shall not be so construed as to deprive any municipality of the right to make or acquire improvements, create special improvement districts, levy the assessments or other special taxes or issue bonds under authority of any other law of this state now in effect or hereafter enacted, including part 5 of this chapter. Nevertheless, parts 1-4 of this chapter shall constitute full authority for the making or acquisition of improvements, creation of central business improvement districts, levy of assessments and issuance of bonds under title 9, chapter 21, to the extent applicable, by such municipalities as act under parts 1-4 of this chapter.
(b) No act hereafter passed by the general assembly amending other acts relating to the same subject matter as covered by parts 1-4 of this chapter shall be construed to affect the authority to proceed under parts 1-4 of this chapter in the manner provided in parts 1-4 of this chapter, unless such future act amends parts 1-4 of this chapter and specifically provides that it is to be applicable to proceedings taken and to bonds issued under parts 1-4 of this chapter.
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 40; T.C.A., § 6-3940; Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 2; 2007, ch. 494, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-68-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 68 / Section 7-68-104
Violations - Filing complaint - Burden of proof - Court actions - Compliance with orders
Status: in_force

(a) A person residing in a municipality or county who believes a local governmental entity or official has violated § 7-68-103 may file a complaint in chancery court in that person's county of residence. (b) The person filing the complaint shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that a violation of § 7-68-103 has occurred. (c) (1) If the court finds the local governmental entity or official is in violation of § 7-68-103 , the court shall issue a writ of mandamus against the entity or official ordering the entity or official to comply with § 7-68-103 , enjoin the entity or official from further interference, and take other action to ensure compliance as is within the jurisdiction of the court. (2) Upon a finding by the court that a local governmental entity or official has adopted or enacted a sanctuary policy, the local governmental entity, or the entity to which the official belongs, becomes ineligible to enter into any grant contract with the department of economic and community development. Ineligibility commences on the date the court finds that the local governmental entity or official is in violation of § 7-68-103 and continues until such time that the court certifies that the sanctuary policy is repealed, rescinded, or otherwise no longer in effect. (d) A local governmental entity shall have no less than ninety (90) days nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the court's order to comply with the order. If, after one hundred twenty (120) days, the local governmental entity has not complied with the court's order, the court may take whatever action necessary to enforce compliance. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 973,s 4, eff. 1/1/2019. Acts 2009, ch. 447, § 1.
(a) A person residing in a municipality or county who believes a local governmental entity or official has violated § 7-68-103 may file a complaint in chancery court in that person's county of residence.
(b) The person filing the complaint shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that a violation of § 7-68-103 has occurred.
(c) (1) If the court finds the local governmental entity or official is in violation of § 7-68-103 , the court shall issue a writ of mandamus against the entity or official ordering the entity or official to comply with § 7-68-103 , enjoin the entity or official from further interference, and take other action to ensure compliance as is within the jurisdiction of the court. (2) Upon a finding by the court that a local governmental entity or official has adopted or enacted a sanctuary policy, the local governmental entity, or the entity to which the official belongs, becomes ineligible to enter into any grant contract with the department of economic and community development. Ineligibility commences on the date the court finds that the local governmental entity or official is in violation of § 7-68-103 and continues until such time that the court certifies that the sanctuary policy is repealed, rescinded, or otherwise no longer in effect.
(1) If the court finds the local governmental entity or official is in violation of § 7-68-103 , the court shall issue a writ of mandamus against the entity or official ordering the entity or official to comply with § 7-68-103 , enjoin the entity or official from further interference, and take other action to ensure compliance as is within the jurisdiction of the court.
(2) Upon a finding by the court that a local governmental entity or official has adopted or enacted a sanctuary policy, the local governmental entity, or the entity to which the official belongs, becomes ineligible to enter into any grant contract with the department of economic and community development. Ineligibility commences on the date the court finds that the local governmental entity or official is in violation of § 7-68-103 and continues until such time that the court certifies that the sanctuary policy is repealed, rescinded, or otherwise no longer in effect.
(d) A local governmental entity shall have no less than ninety (90) days nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the court's order to comply with the order. If, after one hundred twenty (120) days, the local governmental entity has not complied with the court's order, the court may take whatever action necessary to enforce compliance.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 973,s 4, eff. 1/1/2019.
Acts 2009, ch. 447, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-90-111 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 90 / Section 7-90-111
Donations of services and property - Reversion of property to donor
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of aiding and cooperating with an authority, the municipality authorizing such authority may assign or loan any of its employees, including its engineering staff and facilities, and may provide necessary office space, equipment, and other facilities for the use of such authority, as the governing body of such municipality shall approve. (b) The governing body of such municipality may make donations of property, real or personal, or cash grants to the authority, in such amount or amounts as it may deem proper and appropriate in aiding the authority to accomplish its purpose; provided, that such donations or cash grants shall only be used to fund a project and shall not be otherwise used to fund the operating expenses of the medical education program. (c) Any municipality creating an authority may convey real property or personal property to the authority and may include a provision in such conveyance for the reversion of such property to the transferor at such time as all revenue bonds or other obligations of the authority incident to the real property so conveyed shall have been paid in full, and any authority created pursuant to this chapter is authorized to accept such a conveyance. Acts 2010 , ch. 1078, § 1.
(a) For the purpose of aiding and cooperating with an authority, the municipality authorizing such authority may assign or loan any of its employees, including its engineering staff and facilities, and may provide necessary office space, equipment, and other facilities for the use of such authority, as the governing body of such municipality shall approve.
(b) The governing body of such municipality may make donations of property, real or personal, or cash grants to the authority, in such amount or amounts as it may deem proper and appropriate in aiding the authority to accomplish its purpose; provided, that such donations or cash grants shall only be used to fund a project and shall not be otherwise used to fund the operating expenses of the medical education program.
(c) Any municipality creating an authority may convey real property or personal property to the authority and may include a provision in such conveyance for the reversion of such property to the transferor at such time as all revenue bonds or other obligations of the authority incident to the real property so conveyed shall have been paid in full, and any authority created pursuant to this chapter is authorized to accept such a conveyance.
Acts 2010 , ch. 1078, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-40-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 40 / Section 7-40-105
Annual adjustments
Status: in_force

Annual adjustments to the sales and use tax revenues collected in the district shall be made by the department of revenue within ninety (90) days of the end of each fiscal year and shall be effective immediately upon notification of such adjustment from the department of revenue to the municipality or industrial development corporation. Acts 2011, ch. 420, § 6.
Annual adjustments to the sales and use tax revenues collected in the district shall be made by the department of revenue within ninety (90) days of the end of each fiscal year and shall be effective immediately upon notification of such adjustment from the department of revenue to the municipality or industrial development corporation.
Acts 2011, ch. 420, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-62-106 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 62 / Section 7-62-106
Administration of licensing provisions
Status: in_force

The law or ordinance may provide for the administration of same under a board that may be established or under a proper officer of the governing body. Acts 1963, ch. 317, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-739.
The law or ordinance may provide for the administration of same under a board that may be established or under a proper officer of the governing body.
Acts 1963, ch. 317, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-739.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-55-107 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 55 / Section 7-55-107
Submission to voters - Election
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality desiring to enter into the plan authorized in this chapter, after receiving a certificate of public purpose and necessity from the committee, as provided by this chapter, by resolutions spread upon its minutes, shall declare its intention of entering into such plan, and prior to the delivery and payment for any bonds authorized under this chapter a three-fourths (¾) majority of the registered voters of such municipality voting at an election on the special question of issuing such bonds shall approve of such bond issue; provided, that no such election shall be necessary in connection with the authorization of refunding bonds under this chapter. The governing body shall, by resolution, direct the county election commission to hold an election on the question of issuing the bonds. It shall not be necessary to submit to the voters any question other than the maximum amount of bonds to be issued and the purpose for the bonds. It is the duty of the governing body of such municipality to enter upon its minutes the results and returns of such election, and, after the delivery of any bonds voted upon at such election and payment for the bonds, such entry upon its minutes shall be conclusive evidence of the result of such election, and no suit, action or other proceeding contesting the validity of such election shall be entertained in any of the courts of the state thereafter. If such election results unfavorably to the proposition, then no second or other election shall be ordered or held until the committee shall determine that such election may be held. Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 9; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(47); T.C.A., § 6-2907.
The governing body of any municipality desiring to enter into the plan authorized in this chapter, after receiving a certificate of public purpose and necessity from the committee, as provided by this chapter, by resolutions spread upon its minutes, shall declare its intention of entering into such plan, and prior to the delivery and payment for any bonds authorized under this chapter a three-fourths (¾) majority of the registered voters of such municipality voting at an election on the special question of issuing such bonds shall approve of such bond issue; provided, that no such election shall be necessary in connection with the authorization of refunding bonds under this chapter. The governing body shall, by resolution, direct the county election commission to hold an election on the question of issuing the bonds. It shall not be necessary to submit to the voters any question other than the maximum amount of bonds to be issued and the purpose for the bonds. It is the duty of the governing body of such municipality to enter upon its minutes the results and returns of such election, and, after the delivery of any bonds voted upon at such election and payment for the bonds, such entry upon its minutes shall be conclusive evidence of the result of such election, and no suit, action or other proceeding contesting the validity of such election shall be entertained in any of the courts of the state thereafter. If such election results unfavorably to the proposition, then no second or other election shall be ordered or held until the committee shall determine that such election may be held.
Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 9; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(47); T.C.A., § 6-2907.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-710 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-710
Initiation of process to establish district
Status: in_force

(a) The establishment of a district may be initiated by a petition filed in the office of the clerk or other officers responsible for keeping the records of the governing body of each host municipality required to approve the establishment of such district, signed by: (1) The developer; and (2) The owners of each parcel of property proposed to be included in the district. (b) After the filing of the petition, a petitioning owner is not permitted to withdraw the petitioner's name from the petition. A petition with the requisite signatures is not void on account of formal or insubstantial defects. The governing body of each host municipality, at any time, may permit the petition to be amended to correct any errors in the description of the territory, or in any other particular. Similar petitions for the organization of the same district may be filed, and together must be regarded as one (1) petition with the original. All such petitions filed prior to the hearing on the first petition filed must be considered by the governing body of each of the host municipalities in the same manner as if filed with the first petition placed on file. (c) The initiating petition must set forth: (1) The name of the proposed district, which must include the words "Infrastructure Development District"; (2) An identification of each host municipality; (3) A description of the boundaries of the district or the territory to be included in the district, identified with sufficient certainty to enable owners to determine whether their property lies within the district; provided, that the boundaries must not overlap with the boundaries of another district established pursuant to this part; (4) A list of each parcel in the district, identified by parcel identification number of the county assessor, with the owner of each parcel and the address of such owner as shown on the property records of the county assessor; (5) A site development plan for the district showing the area in the district that is anticipated to be utilized for residential housing, including owner-occupied housing and rental housing; (6) The name and address of the developer; (7) A description of the infrastructure required to develop the district; (8) A description of the estimated infrastructure costs and an estimate of the cost of the entire development in the district upon completion; (9) The proposed rate of levy of the special assessment to be imposed; (10) A statement that the petition is filed pursuant to the terms of this part; and (11) A request that a district be established pursuant to this part and that the administration of the district be governed by this part. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
(a) The establishment of a district may be initiated by a petition filed in the office of the clerk or other officers responsible for keeping the records of the governing body of each host municipality required to approve the establishment of such district, signed by: (1) The developer; and (2) The owners of each parcel of property proposed to be included in the district.
(1) The developer; and
(2) The owners of each parcel of property proposed to be included in the district.
(b) After the filing of the petition, a petitioning owner is not permitted to withdraw the petitioner's name from the petition. A petition with the requisite signatures is not void on account of formal or insubstantial defects. The governing body of each host municipality, at any time, may permit the petition to be amended to correct any errors in the description of the territory, or in any other particular. Similar petitions for the organization of the same district may be filed, and together must be regarded as one (1) petition with the original. All such petitions filed prior to the hearing on the first petition filed must be considered by the governing body of each of the host municipalities in the same manner as if filed with the first petition placed on file.
(c) The initiating petition must set forth: (1) The name of the proposed district, which must include the words "Infrastructure Development District"; (2) An identification of each host municipality; (3) A description of the boundaries of the district or the territory to be included in the district, identified with sufficient certainty to enable owners to determine whether their property lies within the district; provided, that the boundaries must not overlap with the boundaries of another district established pursuant to this part; (4) A list of each parcel in the district, identified by parcel identification number of the county assessor, with the owner of each parcel and the address of such owner as shown on the property records of the county assessor; (5) A site development plan for the district showing the area in the district that is anticipated to be utilized for residential housing, including owner-occupied housing and rental housing; (6) The name and address of the developer; (7) A description of the infrastructure required to develop the district; (8) A description of the estimated infrastructure costs and an estimate of the cost of the entire development in the district upon completion; (9) The proposed rate of levy of the special assessment to be imposed; (10) A statement that the petition is filed pursuant to the terms of this part; and (11) A request that a district be established pursuant to this part and that the administration of the district be governed by this part.
(1) The name of the proposed district, which must include the words "Infrastructure Development District";
(2) An identification of each host municipality;
(3) A description of the boundaries of the district or the territory to be included in the district, identified with sufficient certainty to enable owners to determine whether their property lies within the district; provided, that the boundaries must not overlap with the boundaries of another district established pursuant to this part;
(4) A list of each parcel in the district, identified by parcel identification number of the county assessor, with the owner of each parcel and the address of such owner as shown on the property records of the county assessor;
(5) A site development plan for the district showing the area in the district that is anticipated to be utilized for residential housing, including owner-occupied housing and rental housing;
(6) The name and address of the developer;
(7) A description of the infrastructure required to develop the district;
(8) A description of the estimated infrastructure costs and an estimate of the cost of the entire development in the district upon completion;
(9) The proposed rate of levy of the special assessment to be imposed;
(10) A statement that the petition is filed pursuant to the terms of this part; and
(11) A request that a district be established pursuant to this part and that the administration of the district be governed by this part.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-522 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-522
Apportionment of assessments
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the municipality shall determine annually the total costs and expenses to be paid from the special assessments, and annually apportion such costs and expenses upon the various properties located within the district in accordance with the benefits conferred upon the various properties. (b) In determining the benefits to each lot or parcel of property within the district, the governing body may consider any of the following factors: square footage, front footage, assessed value, type of use, business classification, property location, zones of benefit, or a combination of such factors. (c) The fact that assessments may be spread uniformly over a large area within the district shall not be conclusive that such assessment was arbitrarily made. (d) Special assessments shall be imposed and collected annually, or on another basis specified in the ordinance establishing the central business improvement district. (e) Changes may be made in the rate or additional rate of the special assessment as specified in the ordinance establishing the district. (f) The governing body must hold a public hearing to change the rate or impose an additional rate of special assessment. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
(a) The governing body of the municipality shall determine annually the total costs and expenses to be paid from the special assessments, and annually apportion such costs and expenses upon the various properties located within the district in accordance with the benefits conferred upon the various properties.
(b) In determining the benefits to each lot or parcel of property within the district, the governing body may consider any of the following factors: square footage, front footage, assessed value, type of use, business classification, property location, zones of benefit, or a combination of such factors.
(c) The fact that assessments may be spread uniformly over a large area within the district shall not be conclusive that such assessment was arbitrarily made.
(d) Special assessments shall be imposed and collected annually, or on another basis specified in the ordinance establishing the central business improvement district.
(e) Changes may be made in the rate or additional rate of the special assessment as specified in the ordinance establishing the district.
(f) The governing body must hold a public hearing to change the rate or impose an additional rate of special assessment.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-6-108 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7-6-108
Bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The authority has the power to issue negotiable bonds from time to time in order to accomplish any of the purposes authorized by this chapter, and it also has the power to issue refunding bonds for the purposes, and in the amounts and manner provided in title 9, chapter 21. All the bonds shall be payable solely from all or any part of the revenues, income and charges of the authority and the bonds shall not constitute an obligation of the creating municipality, and the bonds shall so state. (b) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the board and shall bear such date, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates, payable annually or semiannually, be in such form and denominations, be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, carry such registration privileges, be payable in such medium and at such place or places, be executed in such manner, all as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds. The bonds may be sold at public or private sale in such manner and for such amount as the board may determine. (c) The resolution may include any covenants with the bondholders deemed necessary by the board to make the bonds secure and marketable, including, but not limited to, covenants regarding the application of the bond proceeds; the pledging, application and securing of the revenues of the authority; the creation and maintenance of reserves; the investment of funds; the issuance of additional bonds; remedies of bondholders; the vesting in a trustee or trustees such powers and rights as may be necessary to secure the bonds and the revenues and funds from which they are payable; the terms and conditions upon which the bondholders may exercise their rights and remedies; the replacement of lost, destroyed or mutilated bonds; the definition, consequences and remedies of an event of default; the amendment of such resolution; and the appointment of a receiver in the event of default. (d) Any holder of any such bonds, including any trustee for any bondholders, may enforce their rights against the authority, its board or any officer, agent or employee thereof by mandamus, injunction or other action in any court of competent jurisdiction, subject to the covenants included in the bond resolution. (e) All sums received as accrued interest from the sale of any bonds shall be applied to the payment of interest on such bonds. All sums received as principal or premium from the sale shall be applied to the purpose for which the bonds were issued, and may include, but not limited to, expenses for fiscal, legal, engineering and architectural services, expenses for the authorization, sale and issuance of the bonds, expenses for obtaining an economic feasibility survey in connection with the bonds, and to create a reserve for the payment of not exceeding one-year's interest on the bonds. (f) Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter executed by officers in office on the date of the execution shall be valid obligations of the authority, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds any and all of the persons executing bonds shall have ceased to be such officers. (g) Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter, and the income from the bonds, shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes. (h) All public officers and bodies of the state, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, all insurance companies and associations, all savings banks and savings institutions, including savings and loan associations, all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, and all other fiduciaries in the state may legally invest funds within their control in bonds of the authority. Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 8; T.C.A., § 6-3771; Acts 1988, ch. 750, § 13.
(a) The authority has the power to issue negotiable bonds from time to time in order to accomplish any of the purposes authorized by this chapter, and it also has the power to issue refunding bonds for the purposes, and in the amounts and manner provided in title 9, chapter 21. All the bonds shall be payable solely from all or any part of the revenues, income and charges of the authority and the bonds shall not constitute an obligation of the creating municipality, and the bonds shall so state.
(b) The bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the board and shall bear such date, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates, payable annually or semiannually, be in such form and denominations, be subject to such terms of redemption with or without premium, carry such registration privileges, be payable in such medium and at such place or places, be executed in such manner, all as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds. The bonds may be sold at public or private sale in such manner and for such amount as the board may determine.
(c) The resolution may include any covenants with the bondholders deemed necessary by the board to make the bonds secure and marketable, including, but not limited to, covenants regarding the application of the bond proceeds; the pledging, application and securing of the revenues of the authority; the creation and maintenance of reserves; the investment of funds; the issuance of additional bonds; remedies of bondholders; the vesting in a trustee or trustees such powers and rights as may be necessary to secure the bonds and the revenues and funds from which they are payable; the terms and conditions upon which the bondholders may exercise their rights and remedies; the replacement of lost, destroyed or mutilated bonds; the definition, consequences and remedies of an event of default; the amendment of such resolution; and the appointment of a receiver in the event of default.
(d) Any holder of any such bonds, including any trustee for any bondholders, may enforce their rights against the authority, its board or any officer, agent or employee thereof by mandamus, injunction or other action in any court of competent jurisdiction, subject to the covenants included in the bond resolution.
(e) All sums received as accrued interest from the sale of any bonds shall be applied to the payment of interest on such bonds. All sums received as principal or premium from the sale shall be applied to the purpose for which the bonds were issued, and may include, but not limited to, expenses for fiscal, legal, engineering and architectural services, expenses for the authorization, sale and issuance of the bonds, expenses for obtaining an economic feasibility survey in connection with the bonds, and to create a reserve for the payment of not exceeding one-year's interest on the bonds.
(f) Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter executed by officers in office on the date of the execution shall be valid obligations of the authority, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds any and all of the persons executing bonds shall have ceased to be such officers.
(g) Bonds issued pursuant to this chapter, and the income from the bonds, shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes.
(h) All public officers and bodies of the state, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, all insurance companies and associations, all savings banks and savings institutions, including savings and loan associations, all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, and all other fiduciaries in the state may legally invest funds within their control in bonds of the authority.
Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 8; T.C.A., § 6-3771; Acts 1988, ch. 750, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-721 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-721
Administration of assessments
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a host municipality is authorized to adopt policies and procedures that the governing body deems appropriate to administer assessments imposed under this part, including policies relating to the rate and methodology governing the implementation of the assessment. The policies and procedures may also address the reapportionment of assessments upon the request of property owners, reallocation of assessments upon subdivision of property, credits against assessment payments based upon other available funds, including earnings on reserve funds, maintenance of an assessment roll, and procedures for the prepayment of assessments. (b) A host municipality may levy a maximum assessment under this part based upon the estimated costs of the infrastructure and other permitted costs being assessed, and, in such case, the amount of the assessment must be reduced by the host municipality once the actual costs are established by the host municipality. The host municipality may provide that such assessments may become effective at different periods of time to take into account when the costs being assessed will be incurred. The governing body of the host municipality may also provide that assessments must only be effective upon any issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations imposed or incurred pursuant to this part. (c) As long as a district remains in existence, the host municipality must maintain a record of the general description of the boundaries of such district and the rate of assessment for properties within such district. The record must be made publicly available in substantially the same manner as ad valorem property tax rates. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
(a) The governing body of a host municipality is authorized to adopt policies and procedures that the governing body deems appropriate to administer assessments imposed under this part, including policies relating to the rate and methodology governing the implementation of the assessment. The policies and procedures may also address the reapportionment of assessments upon the request of property owners, reallocation of assessments upon subdivision of property, credits against assessment payments based upon other available funds, including earnings on reserve funds, maintenance of an assessment roll, and procedures for the prepayment of assessments.
(b) A host municipality may levy a maximum assessment under this part based upon the estimated costs of the infrastructure and other permitted costs being assessed, and, in such case, the amount of the assessment must be reduced by the host municipality once the actual costs are established by the host municipality. The host municipality may provide that such assessments may become effective at different periods of time to take into account when the costs being assessed will be incurred. The governing body of the host municipality may also provide that assessments must only be effective upon any issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations imposed or incurred pursuant to this part.
(c) As long as a district remains in existence, the host municipality must maintain a record of the general description of the boundaries of such district and the rate of assessment for properties within such district. The record must be made publicly available in substantially the same manner as ad valorem property tax rates.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-66-111 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 66 / Section 7-66-111
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter shall only apply to any county having a population greater than seven hundred fifty thousand (750,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Acts 1985, ch. 281, § 11.
This chapter shall only apply to any county having a population greater than seven hundred fifty thousand (750,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1985, ch. 281, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-203 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-203
Cost of establishment proceedings
Status: in_force

All costs incident to the publication and posting of notices, and to the public hearing and determination, and all costs of the proceedings, including the costs of filing and entering the order, shall be borne by the parties filing the petition, and the county mayor may, in such county mayor's discretion, require the execution by the parties filing the petition of a cost bond in an amount and with good securities to guarantee the payment of such costs. Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.27; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2605; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
All costs incident to the publication and posting of notices, and to the public hearing and determination, and all costs of the proceedings, including the costs of filing and entering the order, shall be borne by the parties filing the petition, and the county mayor may, in such county mayor's discretion, require the execution by the parties filing the petition of a cost bond in an amount and with good securities to guarantee the payment of such costs.
Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.27; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2605; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-55-110 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 55 / Section 7-55-110
Lien on rentals
Status: in_force

All bonds issued under this chapter shall have a lien upon the rentals from the industrial building for which the bonds have been issued, and the governing body may provide in the resolution or resolutions authorizing such bonds for the issuance of additional bonds to be equally and ratably secured by a lien upon such rentals or may provide that the lien upon such rentals for future bonds shall be subordinate. Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 12; T.C.A., § 6-2910.
All bonds issued under this chapter shall have a lien upon the rentals from the industrial building for which the bonds have been issued, and the governing body may provide in the resolution or resolutions authorizing such bonds for the issuance of additional bonds to be equally and ratably secured by a lien upon such rentals or may provide that the lien upon such rentals for future bonds shall be subordinate.
Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 12; T.C.A., § 6-2910.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-123 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-123
Financial report
Status: in_force

At every regularly scheduled meeting of the board of directors, the board must be provided with a financial report of the emergency communication district's activities, in accordance with guidelines developed by the comptroller of the treasury. Acts 1992, ch. 891, § 11.
At every regularly scheduled meeting of the board of directors, the board must be provided with a financial report of the emergency communication district's activities, in accordance with guidelines developed by the comptroller of the treasury.
Acts 1992, ch. 891, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-303 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-303
Alcoholic beverages
Status: in_force

(a) The creation and establishment of a metropolitan government under chapters 1-3 of this title shall not alter the status of the county involved as to legality of the manufacture, receipt, sale, storage, transportation, distribution and possession of alcoholic beverages. (b) Local option elections previously held in the county pursuant to §§ 57-3-106 and 57-3-107 to fix such status shall continue to control until the status is subsequently altered by a local option election held pursuant to such law. Where a local option election under § 57-3-106 has previously permitted, or, subsequent to March 7, 1957, permits the sale of alcoholic beverages, then the urban services district, but not the general services district, shall be deemed a municipality within the meaning of the law. (c) The metropolitan council shall have the power and authority: (1) For the general services district, to regulate and tax the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer and other alcoholic beverages of less than five percent (5%) to the same extent that governing bodies of counties now possess, or may hereafter possess, such power and authority; and (2) For the urban services district, to regulate and tax the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer and other alcoholic beverages of less than five percent (5%) and also the manufacture, receipt, sale, storage, transportation, distribution and possession of other alcoholic beverages to the same extent that governing bodies of cities now possess or may hereafter possess such power and authority. Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 16; T.C.A., § 6-3717.
(a) The creation and establishment of a metropolitan government under chapters 1-3 of this title shall not alter the status of the county involved as to legality of the manufacture, receipt, sale, storage, transportation, distribution and possession of alcoholic beverages.
(b) Local option elections previously held in the county pursuant to §§ 57-3-106 and 57-3-107 to fix such status shall continue to control until the status is subsequently altered by a local option election held pursuant to such law. Where a local option election under § 57-3-106 has previously permitted, or, subsequent to March 7, 1957, permits the sale of alcoholic beverages, then the urban services district, but not the general services district, shall be deemed a municipality within the meaning of the law.
(c) The metropolitan council shall have the power and authority: (1) For the general services district, to regulate and tax the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer and other alcoholic beverages of less than five percent (5%) to the same extent that governing bodies of counties now possess, or may hereafter possess, such power and authority; and (2) For the urban services district, to regulate and tax the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer and other alcoholic beverages of less than five percent (5%) and also the manufacture, receipt, sale, storage, transportation, distribution and possession of other alcoholic beverages to the same extent that governing bodies of cities now possess or may hereafter possess such power and authority.
(1) For the general services district, to regulate and tax the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer and other alcoholic beverages of less than five percent (5%) to the same extent that governing bodies of counties now possess, or may hereafter possess, such power and authority; and
(2) For the urban services district, to regulate and tax the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer and other alcoholic beverages of less than five percent (5%) and also the manufacture, receipt, sale, storage, transportation, distribution and possession of other alcoholic beverages to the same extent that governing bodies of cities now possess or may hereafter possess such power and authority.
Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 16; T.C.A., § 6-3717.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-206 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-206
James "Dustin" Samples Act - PTSD workers' compensation claims for firefighters
Status: in_force

(a) This section is known and may be cited as the "James 'Dustin' Samples Act." (b) As used in this section: (1) "Employer" means a municipality, county, metropolitan form of government, or other political subdivision of this state that employs firefighters; (2) "Fire department": (A) Means a department of a municipality, county, or political subdivision, or an organization, agency, or entity that offers its services, for or without pay, for the purpose of suppressing fires, performing rescue services, or for other emergency response purposes; and (B) Does not include law enforcement agencies, emergency medical agencies licensed by the Tennessee emergency medical services board, and rescue squads that do not provide fire protection; (3) "Firefighter": (A) Means a regular or full-time, paid employee of the fire department of a municipality, county, municipal form of government, or other political subdivision of this state whose duties require the employee to actively engage in fire suppression, rescue services, or other emergency response tasks; and (B) Includes employees whose previous duties required the employee to respond to and be actively engaged in fire suppression, rescue services, or other emergency response tasks; (4) "In the line of duty" means in the course of employment and in the actual discharge of the duties of the position; (5) "Mental health professional" means an individual professionally licensed in this state to diagnose and treat post-traumatic stress disorders; (6) "Minor" means an individual who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age; (7) "Post-traumatic stress disorder" has the same meaning as defined in the most recent publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association; and (8) "Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury that involves: (A) A substantial risk of death; (B) Protracted unconsciousness; (C) Extreme physical pain; (D) Protracted or obvious disfigurement; or (E) Protracted loss or substantial impairment of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty. (c) (1) If a firefighter is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder by a mental health professional as a result of responding to one (1) or more incidents with at least one (1) of the factors listed under subdivisions (c)(2)(A)-(D), then the injury is presumed to have been incurred in the line of duty and is compensable under the Workers' Compensation Law, compiled in title 50, chapter 6, unless it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the post-traumatic stress disorder was caused by non-service-connected risk factors or non-service-connected exposure. (2) The factors to be considered for purposes of determining whether an injury is presumed to have been incurred in the line of duty are as follows: (A) Directly witnessing the death of a minor, or treating the injury of a minor, who subsequently died before or upon arrival at a hospital emergency department; (B) Directly witnessing an individual whose death involved a serious bodily injury of a nature that shocks the conscience; (C) Responding to an event where there was a victim with a serious bodily injury that shocks the conscience; or (D) Responding to an event where a responder, co-worker of a responder, or family member of a responder sustained a serious bodily injury or died. (d) This section applies to a firefighter who is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder within one (1) year of the firefighter's final date of employment with the employer fire department. (e) A mental condition resulting solely from disciplinary action, work evaluation, job transfer, layoff, demotion, termination, or similar action taken in good faith by the employer is not considered an injury sustained in the line of duty under this section. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 465, s 1, eff. 5/17/2023.
(a) This section is known and may be cited as the "James 'Dustin' Samples Act."
(b) As used in this section: (1) "Employer" means a municipality, county, metropolitan form of government, or other political subdivision of this state that employs firefighters; (2) "Fire department": (A) Means a department of a municipality, county, or political subdivision, or an organization, agency, or entity that offers its services, for or without pay, for the purpose of suppressing fires, performing rescue services, or for other emergency response purposes; and (B) Does not include law enforcement agencies, emergency medical agencies licensed by the Tennessee emergency medical services board, and rescue squads that do not provide fire protection; (3) "Firefighter": (A) Means a regular or full-time, paid employee of the fire department of a municipality, county, municipal form of government, or other political subdivision of this state whose duties require the employee to actively engage in fire suppression, rescue services, or other emergency response tasks; and (B) Includes employees whose previous duties required the employee to respond to and be actively engaged in fire suppression, rescue services, or other emergency response tasks; (4) "In the line of duty" means in the course of employment and in the actual discharge of the duties of the position; (5) "Mental health professional" means an individual professionally licensed in this state to diagnose and treat post-traumatic stress disorders; (6) "Minor" means an individual who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age; (7) "Post-traumatic stress disorder" has the same meaning as defined in the most recent publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association; and (8) "Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury that involves: (A) A substantial risk of death; (B) Protracted unconsciousness; (C) Extreme physical pain; (D) Protracted or obvious disfigurement; or (E) Protracted loss or substantial impairment of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty.
(1) "Employer" means a municipality, county, metropolitan form of government, or other political subdivision of this state that employs firefighters;
(2) "Fire department": (A) Means a department of a municipality, county, or political subdivision, or an organization, agency, or entity that offers its services, for or without pay, for the purpose of suppressing fires, performing rescue services, or for other emergency response purposes; and (B) Does not include law enforcement agencies, emergency medical agencies licensed by the Tennessee emergency medical services board, and rescue squads that do not provide fire protection;
(A) Means a department of a municipality, county, or political subdivision, or an organization, agency, or entity that offers its services, for or without pay, for the purpose of suppressing fires, performing rescue services, or for other emergency response purposes; and
(B) Does not include law enforcement agencies, emergency medical agencies licensed by the Tennessee emergency medical services board, and rescue squads that do not provide fire protection;
(3) "Firefighter": (A) Means a regular or full-time, paid employee of the fire department of a municipality, county, municipal form of government, or other political subdivision of this state whose duties require the employee to actively engage in fire suppression, rescue services, or other emergency response tasks; and (B) Includes employees whose previous duties required the employee to respond to and be actively engaged in fire suppression, rescue services, or other emergency response tasks;
(A) Means a regular or full-time, paid employee of the fire department of a municipality, county, municipal form of government, or other political subdivision of this state whose duties require the employee to actively engage in fire suppression, rescue services, or other emergency response tasks; and
(B) Includes employees whose previous duties required the employee to respond to and be actively engaged in fire suppression, rescue services, or other emergency response tasks;
(4) "In the line of duty" means in the course of employment and in the actual discharge of the duties of the position;
(5) "Mental health professional" means an individual professionally licensed in this state to diagnose and treat post-traumatic stress disorders;
(6) "Minor" means an individual who has not attained eighteen (18) years of age;
(7) "Post-traumatic stress disorder" has the same meaning as defined in the most recent publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) of the American Psychiatric Association; and
(8) "Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury that involves: (A) A substantial risk of death; (B) Protracted unconsciousness; (C) Extreme physical pain; (D) Protracted or obvious disfigurement; or (E) Protracted loss or substantial impairment of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty.
(A) A substantial risk of death;
(B) Protracted unconsciousness;
(C) Extreme physical pain;
(D) Protracted or obvious disfigurement; or
(E) Protracted loss or substantial impairment of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty.
(c) (1) If a firefighter is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder by a mental health professional as a result of responding to one (1) or more incidents with at least one (1) of the factors listed under subdivisions (c)(2)(A)-(D), then the injury is presumed to have been incurred in the line of duty and is compensable under the Workers' Compensation Law, compiled in title 50, chapter 6, unless it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the post-traumatic stress disorder was caused by non-service-connected risk factors or non-service-connected exposure. (2) The factors to be considered for purposes of determining whether an injury is presumed to have been incurred in the line of duty are as follows: (A) Directly witnessing the death of a minor, or treating the injury of a minor, who subsequently died before or upon arrival at a hospital emergency department; (B) Directly witnessing an individual whose death involved a serious bodily injury of a nature that shocks the conscience; (C) Responding to an event where there was a victim with a serious bodily injury that shocks the conscience; or (D) Responding to an event where a responder, co-worker of a responder, or family member of a responder sustained a serious bodily injury or died.
(1) If a firefighter is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder by a mental health professional as a result of responding to one (1) or more incidents with at least one (1) of the factors listed under subdivisions (c)(2)(A)-(D), then the injury is presumed to have been incurred in the line of duty and is compensable under the Workers' Compensation Law, compiled in title 50, chapter 6, unless it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the post-traumatic stress disorder was caused by non-service-connected risk factors or non-service-connected exposure.
(2) The factors to be considered for purposes of determining whether an injury is presumed to have been incurred in the line of duty are as follows: (A) Directly witnessing the death of a minor, or treating the injury of a minor, who subsequently died before or upon arrival at a hospital emergency department; (B) Directly witnessing an individual whose death involved a serious bodily injury of a nature that shocks the conscience; (C) Responding to an event where there was a victim with a serious bodily injury that shocks the conscience; or (D) Responding to an event where a responder, co-worker of a responder, or family member of a responder sustained a serious bodily injury or died.
(A) Directly witnessing the death of a minor, or treating the injury of a minor, who subsequently died before or upon arrival at a hospital emergency department;
(B) Directly witnessing an individual whose death involved a serious bodily injury of a nature that shocks the conscience;
(C) Responding to an event where there was a victim with a serious bodily injury that shocks the conscience; or
(D) Responding to an event where a responder, co-worker of a responder, or family member of a responder sustained a serious bodily injury or died.
(d) This section applies to a firefighter who is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder within one (1) year of the firefighter's final date of employment with the employer fire department.
(e) A mental condition resulting solely from disciplinary action, work evaluation, job transfer, layoff, demotion, termination, or similar action taken in good faith by the employer is not considered an injury sustained in the line of duty under this section.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 465, s 1, eff. 5/17/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-37-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 37 / Section 7-37-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Industrial Building Revenue Bond Act of 1951." Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 1 (Williams, § 4406.53a); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1701.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Industrial Building Revenue Bond Act of 1951."
Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 1 (Williams, § 4406.53a); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1701.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-310 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-310
Personnel not to benefit from water service agreements
Status: in_force

All personnel employed by the board of commissioners of any utility district incorporated under this chapter, including, but not limited to, the commissioners themselves, are hereby prohibited from receiving any money or other goods or services of value of any sort as a result of any agreement, contractual or otherwise, for the installation of water service within the bounds of the district; and further, such persons are also prohibited from receiving any moneys or other goods or services of value of any sort as a result of any agreement, contractual or otherwise, for the sale of any materials to be installed within the bounds of the district as water service. Acts 1980, ch. 840, § 1.
All personnel employed by the board of commissioners of any utility district incorporated under this chapter, including, but not limited to, the commissioners themselves, are hereby prohibited from receiving any money or other goods or services of value of any sort as a result of any agreement, contractual or otherwise, for the installation of water service within the bounds of the district; and further, such persons are also prohibited from receiving any moneys or other goods or services of value of any sort as a result of any agreement, contractual or otherwise, for the sale of any materials to be installed within the bounds of the district as water service.
Acts 1980, ch. 840, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-111 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-111
Membership in local chambers of commerce
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a utility district from becoming a member of a local chamber of commerce. Acts 1995, ch. 47, § 1.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a utility district from becoming a member of a local chamber of commerce.
Acts 1995, ch. 47, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-1-109 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 7-1-109
Elected officials may decline salaries
Status: in_force

Any and all elected public officials in counties that have a metropolitan form of government are authorized to refuse or decline any and all salaries to which they may be entitled under the laws of this state or local ordinances. Acts 1983, ch. 248, § 1.
Any and all elected public officials in counties that have a metropolitan form of government are authorized to refuse or decline any and all salaries to which they may be entitled under the laws of this state or local ordinances.
Acts 1983, ch. 248, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-802 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-802
Implementation of policy
Status: in_force

The purchasing policy shall be adopted by the board of commissioners of the district, and upon adoption shall be implemented and adhered to by the district. The policy shall provide for uniform procedures for the same or substantially similar purchases and shall be applied on a consistent basis to all purchases of the district. Acts 1990, ch. 837, § 3.
The purchasing policy shall be adopted by the board of commissioners of the district, and upon adoption shall be implemented and adhered to by the district. The policy shall provide for uniform procedures for the same or substantially similar purchases and shall be applied on a consistent basis to all purchases of the district.
Acts 1990, ch. 837, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-81-106 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 7-81-106
Duties of secretary of state - Charter of incorporation
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of the certified copy of the certificate by the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall copy it in a well-bound book and index the certified copy of the certificate. The secretary of state shall then return the certificate to the register of the county with a certificate that it has been copied in the proper book in such secretary of state's office, and shall issue a certificate of incorporation as follows: STATE OF TENNESSEE - CHARTER OF INCORPORATION Be it known, That the town of ______________ (here insert name and boundaries of town) is duly and legally incorporated, and is entitled to all the benefits of title 7, chapter 81 of the Tennessee Code Annotated. Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 9; Shan., § 2023a25; Code 1932, § 3656; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(44); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2509.
Upon receipt of the certified copy of the certificate by the secretary of state, the secretary of state shall copy it in a well-bound book and index the certified copy of the certificate. The secretary of state shall then return the certificate to the register of the county with a certificate that it has been copied in the proper book in such secretary of state's office, and shall issue a certificate of incorporation as follows:
STATE OF TENNESSEE - CHARTER OF INCORPORATION
Be it known, That the town of ______________ (here insert name and boundaries of town) is duly and legally incorporated, and is entitled to all the benefits of title 7, chapter 81 of the Tennessee Code Annotated.
Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 9; Shan., § 2023a25; Code 1932, § 3656; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(44); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2509.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-64-208 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 64 / Section 7-64-208
Rules and regulations - Hearings by state board of equalization
Status: in_force

(a) The state board of equalization is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, for the administration of this part, and such rules and regulations shall be administered by the state division of property assessments. (b) The state board of equalization shall have jurisdiction to conduct through its hearing examiner a hearing regarding the complaint and appeal of any person or official arising under this part; provided, that notice of the complaint and appeal is received in the office of the executive secretary for the state board of equalization within forty-five (45) days of the date written notice is sent of the action that is the subject of the appeal. Any action by the state board of equalization shall be final and conclusive, subject to judicial review. Acts 1980, ch. 659, § 8; 2001, ch. 454, § 3.
(a) The state board of equalization is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, for the administration of this part, and such rules and regulations shall be administered by the state division of property assessments.
(b) The state board of equalization shall have jurisdiction to conduct through its hearing examiner a hearing regarding the complaint and appeal of any person or official arising under this part; provided, that notice of the complaint and appeal is received in the office of the executive secretary for the state board of equalization within forty-five (45) days of the date written notice is sent of the action that is the subject of the appeal. Any action by the state board of equalization shall be final and conclusive, subject to judicial review.
Acts 1980, ch. 659, § 8; 2001, ch. 454, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-65-119 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 65 / Section 7-65-119
Completion of corporate purpose - Dissolution
Status: in_force

Whenever the board of directors of the authority, by resolution, determines that there has been substantial compliance with the purposes for which the authority was formed, and all bonds theretofore issued and all obligations theretofore incurred by the authority have been fully paid, then the members of the board of directors shall thereupon execute and file for record in the office of the secretary of state a certificate of dissolution reciting such facts and declaring the authority to be dissolved. Such certificate of dissolution shall be executed under the corporate seal of the authority. Upon the filing of such certificate of dissolution, the authority shall stand dissolved, the title to all funds and properties owned by it at the time of such dissolution shall vest in the municipality, and possession of such funds and properties shall forthwith be delivered to such municipality. Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 19.
Whenever the board of directors of the authority, by resolution, determines that there has been substantial compliance with the purposes for which the authority was formed, and all bonds theretofore issued and all obligations theretofore incurred by the authority have been fully paid, then the members of the board of directors shall thereupon execute and file for record in the office of the secretary of state a certificate of dissolution reciting such facts and declaring the authority to be dissolved. Such certificate of dissolution shall be executed under the corporate seal of the authority. Upon the filing of such certificate of dissolution, the authority shall stand dissolved, the title to all funds and properties owned by it at the time of such dissolution shall vest in the municipality, and possession of such funds and properties shall forthwith be delivered to such municipality.
Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-56-210 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 56 / Section 7-56-210
Application of revenues and proceeds
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 provided in this section. 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. (b) Revenues and proceeds shall be applied as follows: (1) The payment of all operating and maintenance 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 operations of the authority; (2) Payment when due of all bonds, notes, loan agreements, lease-purchase agreements and related contracts to the bonds, notes, loan agreements, lease-purchase agreements for the payment of which such revenue is or shall have been pledged, charged, or otherwise encumbered, including reasonable reserves for the payment of the bonds, notes, loan agreements, lease-purchase agreements; (3) Payment of all other contracts and agreements of the authority; and (4) Any revenue or proceeds remaining after all the items in subdivisions (b)(1)-(3) have been provided for shall be held and used for the further development of and for additions to the authority's 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 directors of the authority. Acts 1983, ch. 221, § 10; 2004, ch. 672, § 7.
(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 provided in this section. 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.
(b) Revenues and proceeds shall be applied as follows: (1) The payment of all operating and maintenance 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 operations of the authority; (2) Payment when due of all bonds, notes, loan agreements, lease-purchase agreements and related contracts to the bonds, notes, loan agreements, lease-purchase agreements for the payment of which such revenue is or shall have been pledged, charged, or otherwise encumbered, including reasonable reserves for the payment of the bonds, notes, loan agreements, lease-purchase agreements; (3) Payment of all other contracts and agreements of the authority; and (4) Any revenue or proceeds remaining after all the items in subdivisions (b)(1)-(3) have been provided for shall be held and used for the further development of and for additions to the authority's 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 directors of the authority.
(1) The payment of all operating and maintenance 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 operations of the authority;
(2) Payment when due of all bonds, notes, loan agreements, lease-purchase agreements and related contracts to the bonds, notes, loan agreements, lease-purchase agreements for the payment of which such revenue is or shall have been pledged, charged, or otherwise encumbered, including reasonable reserves for the payment of the bonds, notes, loan agreements, lease-purchase agreements;
(3) Payment of all other contracts and agreements of the authority; and
(4) Any revenue or proceeds remaining after all the items in subdivisions (b)(1)-(3) have been provided for shall be held and used for the further development of and for additions to the authority's 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 directors of the authority.
Acts 1983, ch. 221, § 10; 2004, ch. 672, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-85-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 85 / Section 7-85-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Foreign trade subzone" means a foreign trade zone established in an area separate from an existing foreign trade zone for one (1) or more of the specialized purposes of storing, manipulating, manufacturing, or exhibiting goods; (2) "Foreign trade zone" means a foreign trade zone established pursuant to 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a - 81u , or any laws of the United States enacted in lieu of 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a - 81u ; (3) "Private corporation" means any corporation not for profit, other than a public corporation, formed under the laws of the state of Tennessee for the purpose of establishing, operating and maintaining foreign trade zones and foreign trade subzones; and (4) "Public corporation" means the state of Tennessee, any political subdivision or public agency of the state, any municipal corporation formed under the laws of the state of Tennessee, or any corporate instrumentality of the state of Tennessee, of any political subdivision or public agency of the corporate instrumentality, or of such a municipal corporation. Acts 1981, ch. 411, § 2.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Foreign trade subzone" means a foreign trade zone established in an area separate from an existing foreign trade zone for one (1) or more of the specialized purposes of storing, manipulating, manufacturing, or exhibiting goods;
(2) "Foreign trade zone" means a foreign trade zone established pursuant to 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a - 81u , or any laws of the United States enacted in lieu of 19 U.S.C. §§ 81a - 81u ;
(3) "Private corporation" means any corporation not for profit, other than a public corporation, formed under the laws of the state of Tennessee for the purpose of establishing, operating and maintaining foreign trade zones and foreign trade subzones; and
(4) "Public corporation" means the state of Tennessee, any political subdivision or public agency of the state, any municipal corporation formed under the laws of the state of Tennessee, or any corporate instrumentality of the state of Tennessee, of any political subdivision or public agency of the corporate instrumentality, or of such a municipal corporation.
Acts 1981, ch. 411, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-83-206 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 83 / Section 7-83-206
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.52 (Williams, § 3708.55); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2708.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.52 (Williams, § 3708.55); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2708.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-33-115 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 7-33-115
Tax levy to meet payments not met by assessments
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty of the legislative body of the municipality to levy an ad valorem tax upon all of the taxable property in the municipality to pay the principal and interest of the bonds as they become due, or to pay such part or parts of the principal and interest of the bonds as are not provided for by the assessments levied and actually collected and in the treasury of the municipality set apart for the payment of such bonds and interest. (b) Such tax shall be in addition to all other taxes that such municipality is by law authorized to levy. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 9; Shan., § 1991a46; Code 1932, § 3453; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1215.
(a) It is the duty of the legislative body of the municipality to levy an ad valorem tax upon all of the taxable property in the municipality to pay the principal and interest of the bonds as they become due, or to pay such part or parts of the principal and interest of the bonds as are not provided for by the assessments levied and actually collected and in the treasury of the municipality set apart for the payment of such bonds and interest.
(b) Such tax shall be in addition to all other taxes that such municipality is by law authorized to levy.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 9; Shan., § 1991a46; Code 1932, § 3453; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1215.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-81-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 7-81-105
Certification of majority for incorporation
Status: in_force

If the number of votes cast in favor of incorporation equals the majority of persons entitled to vote in the election, the county election commission shall immediately forward a certified copy of the certificate to the secretary of state. Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 8; Shan., § 2023a24; Code 1932, § 3655; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(43); impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2508.
If the number of votes cast in favor of incorporation equals the majority of persons entitled to vote in the election, the county election commission shall immediately forward a certified copy of the certificate to the secretary of state.
Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 8; Shan., § 2023a24; Code 1932, § 3655; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(43); impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2508.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-108 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-108
Terms of board members - Official representative
Status: in_force

(a) The original appointees, if two (2) are appointed, shall serve two (2) and four (4) years respectively, or if four (4) are appointed, shall serve for one (1), two (2), three (3) and four (4) years respectively, from July 1 next succeeding the date of appointment, as the chief executive officer shall designate. (b) Successors to retiring members so appointed shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years in the same manner, prior to the expiration of the term of office of the retiring member. (c) In addition to the members so appointed, such chief executive officer shall also, with the consent of the governing body of the municipality, designate a member of such governing body, or, in the chief executive officer's discretion, the city manager, to serve as a third or fifth member of the board, as the case may be. The term of such member shall be for such time as the appointing officer may fix, but in no event to extend beyond the member's term of office in such governing body or the member's employment as city manager, as the case may be. Appointments to complete unexpired terms of office shall be made in the same manner as original appointments. Acts 1935, ch. 32, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1508.
(a) The original appointees, if two (2) are appointed, shall serve two (2) and four (4) years respectively, or if four (4) are appointed, shall serve for one (1), two (2), three (3) and four (4) years respectively, from July 1 next succeeding the date of appointment, as the chief executive officer shall designate.
(b) Successors to retiring members so appointed shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years in the same manner, prior to the expiration of the term of office of the retiring member.
(c) In addition to the members so appointed, such chief executive officer shall also, with the consent of the governing body of the municipality, designate a member of such governing body, or, in the chief executive officer's discretion, the city manager, to serve as a third or fifth member of the board, as the case may be. The term of such member shall be for such time as the appointing officer may fix, but in no event to extend beyond the member's term of office in such governing body or the member's employment as city manager, as the case may be. Appointments to complete unexpired terms of office shall be made in the same manner as original appointments.
Acts 1935, ch. 32, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1508.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-57-306 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 57 / Section 7-57-306
Zoning and building laws
Status: in_force

All hospital projects and facilities of an authority shall be subject to the planning, zoning, sanitary, safety and building laws, ordinances, resolutions and regulations applicable to the locality in which the hospital project or any of its facilities are situated. Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 11; T.C.A., § 6-4014.
All hospital projects and facilities of an authority shall be subject to the planning, zoning, sanitary, safety and building laws, ordinances, resolutions and regulations applicable to the locality in which the hospital project or any of its facilities are situated.
Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 11; T.C.A., § 6-4014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-67-116 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 67 / Section 7-67-116
Powers of municipalities to aid or assist authorities
Status: in_force

(a) Except as may be expressly prohibited by this section, any municipality is authorized to aid or otherwise provide assistance to an authority created pursuant to this chapter by such municipality, including entering into leases of projects, or parts of projects with an authority, for such term or terms and upon such conditions as may be determined by the governing body of such municipality, notwithstanding and without regard to the restrictions, prohibitions, or requirements of any other law, whether public or private, or granting, contributing or pledging revenues of the municipality to or for the benefit of the authority derived from any source, except revenues derived from ad valorem property taxes that shall not be granted, contributed or pledged by the municipality in payment of or collateral for any revenue bonds of the authority. (b) In addition to the powers granted in this chapter, any metropolitan government or legislative bodies of municipalities, acting jointly, in any county having a population in excess of eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, is authorized to aid or otherwise provide assistance to an authority created pursuant to this chapter by such metropolitan government or municipalities, acting jointly, in any county having a population in excess of eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, by entering into contracts with any other party in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, for such term or terms and upon such conditions as may be determined by the governing body of such metropolitan government or legislative bodies of municipalities, acting jointly, in any county having a population in excess of eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Acts 1993, ch. 378, § 16; 1995, ch. 414, § 3.
(a) Except as may be expressly prohibited by this section, any municipality is authorized to aid or otherwise provide assistance to an authority created pursuant to this chapter by such municipality, including entering into leases of projects, or parts of projects with an authority, for such term or terms and upon such conditions as may be determined by the governing body of such municipality, notwithstanding and without regard to the restrictions, prohibitions, or requirements of any other law, whether public or private, or granting, contributing or pledging revenues of the municipality to or for the benefit of the authority derived from any source, except revenues derived from ad valorem property taxes that shall not be granted, contributed or pledged by the municipality in payment of or collateral for any revenue bonds of the authority.
(b) In addition to the powers granted in this chapter, any metropolitan government or legislative bodies of municipalities, acting jointly, in any county having a population in excess of eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, is authorized to aid or otherwise provide assistance to an authority created pursuant to this chapter by such metropolitan government or municipalities, acting jointly, in any county having a population in excess of eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, by entering into contracts with any other party in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter, for such term or terms and upon such conditions as may be determined by the governing body of such metropolitan government or legislative bodies of municipalities, acting jointly, in any county having a population in excess of eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1993, ch. 378, § 16; 1995, ch. 414, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-517 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-517
Contents of establishment ordinance
Status: in_force

The establishment ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality shall include: (1) The name of the district as set forth in the original or amended initiating petition or initiating resolution; (2) A description of the boundaries of the district as set out in the original or amended initiating petition or initiating resolution; (3) A statement that the properties in the area established by the ordinance shall be subject to the special assessment; (4) A statement of the improvements, services, and projects authorized to be provided within and for the district and other proposed uses of special assessment revenues within the district; (5) The initial or additional rate of levy of the special assessment to be imposed with a breakdown by property classification if classifications are used; (6) The time and manner in which special assessments authorized by the ordinance shall be paid; (7) If the governing body desires to create or appoint a district management corporation as provided in § 7-84-502 , such creation or appointment; and (8) A statement that the district is established pursuant to this part and that the administration of such district shall be governed by this part. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
The establishment ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality shall include:
(1) The name of the district as set forth in the original or amended initiating petition or initiating resolution;
(2) A description of the boundaries of the district as set out in the original or amended initiating petition or initiating resolution;
(3) A statement that the properties in the area established by the ordinance shall be subject to the special assessment;
(4) A statement of the improvements, services, and projects authorized to be provided within and for the district and other proposed uses of special assessment revenues within the district;
(5) The initial or additional rate of levy of the special assessment to be imposed with a breakdown by property classification if classifications are used;
(6) The time and manner in which special assessments authorized by the ordinance shall be paid;
(7) If the governing body desires to create or appoint a district management corporation as provided in § 7-84-502 , such creation or appointment; and
(8) A statement that the district is established pursuant to this part and that the administration of such district shall be governed by this part.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-135 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-135
Public records having commercial value - Fees for copies
Status: in_force

(a) If a request is made for a copy of a public record that has commercial value, and such request requires the reproduction of all or a portion of a computer generated map that was developed by an electric system, the board of directors of any such system may establish and impose reasonable fees for the reproduction of such map, in addition to any fees or charges that may lawfully be imposed pursuant to § 10-7-506 . The additional fees authorized by this subsection (a) may not be assessed against individuals who request copies of such maps for themselves or when the map requested does not have commercial value. (b) The additional fees authorized by subsection (a) shall relate to the actual development costs of such maps and may include: (1) Labor costs; (2) Costs incurred in design, development, testing, implementation and training; and (3) Costs necessary to ensure that the map is accurate, complete and current, including the cost of adding to, updating, modifying and deleting information. (c) The total collections for the additional fees authorized by subsection (a) shall not exceed the total development costs of the system producing the maps. Once such additional fees have paid the total development costs of the system, such fees shall be adjusted to generate only the amount necessary to maintain the data and ensure that it is accurate, complete and current for the life of the particular system. (d) As used in subsection (a), "commercial value" means a record that may be used for commercial real estate development or related activities and for which a monetary profit may be realized. Acts 1991, ch. 428, § 1; 1994, ch. 670, §§ 1, 2.
(a) If a request is made for a copy of a public record that has commercial value, and such request requires the reproduction of all or a portion of a computer generated map that was developed by an electric system, the board of directors of any such system may establish and impose reasonable fees for the reproduction of such map, in addition to any fees or charges that may lawfully be imposed pursuant to § 10-7-506 . The additional fees authorized by this subsection (a) may not be assessed against individuals who request copies of such maps for themselves or when the map requested does not have commercial value.
(b) The additional fees authorized by subsection (a) shall relate to the actual development costs of such maps and may include: (1) Labor costs; (2) Costs incurred in design, development, testing, implementation and training; and (3) Costs necessary to ensure that the map is accurate, complete and current, including the cost of adding to, updating, modifying and deleting information.
(1) Labor costs;
(2) Costs incurred in design, development, testing, implementation and training; and
(3) Costs necessary to ensure that the map is accurate, complete and current, including the cost of adding to, updating, modifying and deleting information.
(c) The total collections for the additional fees authorized by subsection (a) shall not exceed the total development costs of the system producing the maps. Once such additional fees have paid the total development costs of the system, such fees shall be adjusted to generate only the amount necessary to maintain the data and ensure that it is accurate, complete and current for the life of the particular system.
(d) As used in subsection (a), "commercial value" means a record that may be used for commercial real estate development or related activities and for which a monetary profit may be realized.
Acts 1991, ch. 428, § 1; 1994, ch. 670, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2405 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2405
Violations
Status: in_force

An ordinance, resolution, or other regulation in violation of this section is against public policy and void. Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154,s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
An ordinance, resolution, or other regulation in violation of this section is against public policy and void.
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 154,s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-54-113 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 54 / Section 7-54-113
Appointment of local directors
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law or charter to the contrary, the board of directors of any not-for-profit corporation acting for the benefit or on behalf of any one (1) or more counties, cities, towns or governmental entities pursuant to this chapter or chapter 58 of this title shall include two (2) directors to be appointed by the respective chief executive officer of any municipality, county, or other local government on whose behalf such corporation is acting. One (1) of such appointees shall be black. This section shall not apply to any county with a metropolitan form of government and having a population of four hundred thousand (400,000) or more, according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (b) The persons appointed pursuant to this section shall be confirmed by the appropriate local legislative body. Acts 1988, ch. 908, §§ 5, 6.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law or charter to the contrary, the board of directors of any not-for-profit corporation acting for the benefit or on behalf of any one (1) or more counties, cities, towns or governmental entities pursuant to this chapter or chapter 58 of this title shall include two (2) directors to be appointed by the respective chief executive officer of any municipality, county, or other local government on whose behalf such corporation is acting. One (1) of such appointees shall be black. This section shall not apply to any county with a metropolitan form of government and having a population of four hundred thousand (400,000) or more, according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(b) The persons appointed pursuant to this section shall be confirmed by the appropriate local legislative body.
Acts 1988, ch. 908, §§ 5, 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-35-410 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 35 / Section 7-35-410
Removal of commissioners
Status: in_force

Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause, but only after preferment of formal charges and trial before a court of proper jurisdiction. Charges may be preferred by resolution of the governing body of the city or town by any member of the board, or by a petition signed by two percent (2%) or more, but no fewer than twenty-five (25) in number, of the owners of property served by the works. Acts 1933, ch. 68, § 19; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.19; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1417.
Any member of the board may be removed from office for cause, but only after preferment of formal charges and trial before a court of proper jurisdiction. Charges may be preferred by resolution of the governing body of the city or town by any member of the board, or by a petition signed by two percent (2%) or more, but no fewer than twenty-five (25) in number, of the owners of property served by the works.
Acts 1933, ch. 68, § 19; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.19; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1417.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-81-205 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 7-81-205
List of voters - Election of mayor
Status: in_force

Upon the assembly coming to order, the chair shall take a list of the voters present, and the clerk shall record them. The meeting shall then proceed to the election of a mayor, who shall qualify by announcing to the assembly that such mayor will faithfully, impartially, and honestly administer the office of mayor as long as such mayor may occupy the office. The chair shall then cease to preside, and the mayor shall thereafter be the presiding officer. Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 17; Shan., § 2023a33; Code 1932, § 3664; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2517.
Upon the assembly coming to order, the chair shall take a list of the voters present, and the clerk shall record them. The meeting shall then proceed to the election of a mayor, who shall qualify by announcing to the assembly that such mayor will faithfully, impartially, and honestly administer the office of mayor as long as such mayor may occupy the office. The chair shall then cease to preside, and the mayor shall thereafter be the presiding officer.
Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 17; Shan., § 2023a33; Code 1932, § 3664; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2517.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-402 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-402
Subsidies - Municipal costs
Status: in_force

A municipality providing any of the services authorized by § 7-52-401 shall not provide subsidies for such services. Notwithstanding that limitation, a municipality providing such services shall be authorized to: (1) Dedicate a reasonable portion of the electric plant to the provision of such services, the costs of which shall be allocated to such services for regulatory purposes; and (2) Lend funds, at a rate of interest not less than the highest rate then earned by the municipality on invested electric plant funds, to acquire, construct, and provide working capital for the system, plant, and equipment necessary to provide any of the services authorized under § 7-52-401 ; provided, that such interest costs shall be allocated to the cost of such services for regulatory purposes. Any loan of funds made pursuant to this section shall be approved in advance by the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee and shall contain such provisions as are required by the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee. Acts 1997, ch. 531, § 3; 2010, ch. 868, § 19.
A municipality providing any of the services authorized by § 7-52-401 shall not provide subsidies for such services. Notwithstanding that limitation, a municipality providing such services shall be authorized to:
(1) Dedicate a reasonable portion of the electric plant to the provision of such services, the costs of which shall be allocated to such services for regulatory purposes; and
(2) Lend funds, at a rate of interest not less than the highest rate then earned by the municipality on invested electric plant funds, to acquire, construct, and provide working capital for the system, plant, and equipment necessary to provide any of the services authorized under § 7-52-401 ; provided, that such interest costs shall be allocated to the cost of such services for regulatory purposes. Any loan of funds made pursuant to this section shall be approved in advance by the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee and shall contain such provisions as are required by the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller's designee.
Acts 1997, ch. 531, § 3; 2010, ch. 868, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-31-114 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 7-31-114
Installation of ramps at crosswalks
Status: in_force

(a) Every incorporated city and town shall install ramps at crosswalks, in both business and residential areas, when making new installations of sidewalks, curbs or gutters, or improving or replacing existing sidewalks, curbs or gutters, so as to make the transition from street to sidewalk easily negotiable for persons with disabilities in wheelchairs and for other persons who may have difficulty in making the required step up or down from curb level to street level. (b) "Ramps," as used in this section, means a sloping asphalt or concrete surface, from the level of the sidewalk or curb to the level of the street at curbside, extending outward and downward from the curb to the street for such a distance, at such an angle, and at such a width as will facilitate the movement up and down such ramps of persons in wheelchairs or persons who have difficulty in stepping up or down between curb level and street level. (c) All such ramps shall be constructed or installed in accordance with design specifications for the ramps prepared by the department of transportation. The department shall make available to such municipalities design standards for such ramps. Acts 1974, ch. 544, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 6-1014; Acts 2011, ch. 47, § 4.
(a) Every incorporated city and town shall install ramps at crosswalks, in both business and residential areas, when making new installations of sidewalks, curbs or gutters, or improving or replacing existing sidewalks, curbs or gutters, so as to make the transition from street to sidewalk easily negotiable for persons with disabilities in wheelchairs and for other persons who may have difficulty in making the required step up or down from curb level to street level.
(b) "Ramps," as used in this section, means a sloping asphalt or concrete surface, from the level of the sidewalk or curb to the level of the street at curbside, extending outward and downward from the curb to the street for such a distance, at such an angle, and at such a width as will facilitate the movement up and down such ramps of persons in wheelchairs or persons who have difficulty in stepping up or down between curb level and street level.
(c) All such ramps shall be constructed or installed in accordance with design specifications for the ramps prepared by the department of transportation. The department shall make available to such municipalities design standards for such ramps.
Acts 1974, ch. 544, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 6-1014; Acts 2011, ch. 47, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-203 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-203
Liability insurance for employee protection
Status: in_force

All municipal corporations or other political subdivisions of the state of Tennessee are hereby authorized to contract at governmental expense for policies of liability insurance to protect employees in the course of their employment. Acts 1967, ch. 374, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-641.
All municipal corporations or other political subdivisions of the state of Tennessee are hereby authorized to contract at governmental expense for policies of liability insurance to protect employees in the course of their employment.
Acts 1967, ch. 374, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-641.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-87-108 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 87 / Section 7-87-108
Acquisition of land
Status: in_force

Any municipality, county, or any other form of local government may acquire any interest in land within the boundaries of the local government by gift, purchase, lease, condemnation or any other means, and may transfer that interest to any authority by sale, lease or gift. The transfer may be authorized by resolution or by ordinance of the governing body of the local government without submission of the question to the voters and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations, or other provisions contained in any other general, special, or local law. Acts 1995, ch. 432, § 8; 2007, ch. 389, § 1.
Any municipality, county, or any other form of local government may acquire any interest in land within the boundaries of the local government by gift, purchase, lease, condemnation or any other means, and may transfer that interest to any authority by sale, lease or gift. The transfer may be authorized by resolution or by ordinance of the governing body of the local government without submission of the question to the voters and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations, or other provisions contained in any other general, special, or local law.
Acts 1995, ch. 432, § 8; 2007, ch. 389, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1201 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1201
Restrictions on demolition of residential structures - Approval of demolition
Status: in_force

No owner may demolish any residential structure that meets all of the following criteria, unless the county or municipal legislative body, as provided in this part, approves by majority vote such demolition: (1) The residential structure was originally constructed before 1865; (2) The residential structure is reparable at a reasonable cost; and (3) The residential structure has an historical significance besides age itself, including, but not limited to, uniqueness of architecture, occurrence of historical events, notable former residents, design by a particular architect, or construction by a particular builder. Acts 1989, ch. 416, § 1.
No owner may demolish any residential structure that meets all of the following criteria, unless the county or municipal legislative body, as provided in this part, approves by majority vote such demolition:
(1) The residential structure was originally constructed before 1865;
(2) The residential structure is reparable at a reasonable cost; and
(3) The residential structure has an historical significance besides age itself, including, but not limited to, uniqueness of architecture, occurrence of historical events, notable former residents, design by a particular architect, or construction by a particular builder.
Acts 1989, ch. 416, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-33-311 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 7-33-311
Additional properties benefiting from improvement - Adjustments in assessments
Status: in_force

The governing body by resolution may authorize properties other than the properties originally benefited by an improvement to receive the benefits of the improvement, and may make equitable provisions, which may be adjusted from year to year as bonds are retired, whereby the owners of such later benefited properties will assume a fair proportionate share of the improvement assessments, or otherwise be placed as nearly as practicable on a basis of financial equity with the owners of properties initially subject to the improvement assessments. Acts 1961, ch. 311, § 11; T.C.A., § 6-1261.
The governing body by resolution may authorize properties other than the properties originally benefited by an improvement to receive the benefits of the improvement, and may make equitable provisions, which may be adjusted from year to year as bonds are retired, whereby the owners of such later benefited properties will assume a fair proportionate share of the improvement assessments, or otherwise be placed as nearly as practicable on a basis of financial equity with the owners of properties initially subject to the improvement assessments.
Acts 1961, ch. 311, § 11; T.C.A., § 6-1261.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-83-202 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 83 / Section 7-83-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.50 (Williams, § 3708.53); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2704.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.50 (Williams, § 3708.53); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2704.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1116 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1116
Entertainers or escorts - Permits - Application
Status: in_force

(a) Any person desiring to secure a permit as an entertainer, employee, or escort shall make application to the board. The application shall be filed in triplicate with and dated by the board. A copy of the application shall be distributed promptly by the board to the sheriff's department. (b) The application for a permit shall be upon a form provided by the board. An applicant for a permit shall furnish the following information under oath: (1) Name and address, including all aliases; (2) Written proof that the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (3) The applicant's height, weight, color of eyes and hair; (4) The adult-oriented establishment or similar business permit history of the applicant; whether such person, in previously operating in this or any other city or state under permit, has had such permit revoked or suspended, the reason for the revocation or suspension, and the business activity or occupation subject to such action of suspension or revocation; (5) Any conviction for or plea of nolo contendere to a specified criminal act, as defined in § 7-51-1102 ; (6) Two (2) portrait photographs at least two inches by two inches (2" x 2") of the applicant; and (7) A statement by the applicant that the applicant is familiar with this part and is in compliance with this part. (c) Within ten (10) days of receiving the results of the investigation conducted by the board or sheriff's department, the board shall notify the applicant that the applicant's application is granted, denied or held for further investigation. Such additional investigation shall not exceed an additional thirty (30) days unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant. Upon the conclusion of such additional investigations, the board shall advise the applicant in writing whether the application is granted or denied. (d) If an additional investigation is held that is not caused by actions of the applicant, upon the expiration of the thirtieth day from the filing of the application, the applicant shall be permitted conditionally to work as an entertainer, employee, or escort pending final judicial review by the trial court of a decision by the board to deny the application. (e) Failure or refusal of the applicant to give any information relevant to the investigation of the application, or the applicant's refusal or failure to appear at any reasonable time and place for examination under oath regarding the application, or the applicant's refusal to submit to or cooperate with any investigation required by this part, constitutes an admission by the applicant that the applicant is ineligible for such permit, and is grounds for denial thereof by the board. Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 16; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2001, ch. 183, § 13; 2006, ch. 943, §§ 14, 15.
(a) Any person desiring to secure a permit as an entertainer, employee, or escort shall make application to the board. The application shall be filed in triplicate with and dated by the board. A copy of the application shall be distributed promptly by the board to the sheriff's department.
(b) The application for a permit shall be upon a form provided by the board. An applicant for a permit shall furnish the following information under oath: (1) Name and address, including all aliases; (2) Written proof that the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (3) The applicant's height, weight, color of eyes and hair; (4) The adult-oriented establishment or similar business permit history of the applicant; whether such person, in previously operating in this or any other city or state under permit, has had such permit revoked or suspended, the reason for the revocation or suspension, and the business activity or occupation subject to such action of suspension or revocation; (5) Any conviction for or plea of nolo contendere to a specified criminal act, as defined in § 7-51-1102 ; (6) Two (2) portrait photographs at least two inches by two inches (2" x 2") of the applicant; and (7) A statement by the applicant that the applicant is familiar with this part and is in compliance with this part.
(1) Name and address, including all aliases;
(2) Written proof that the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(3) The applicant's height, weight, color of eyes and hair;
(4) The adult-oriented establishment or similar business permit history of the applicant; whether such person, in previously operating in this or any other city or state under permit, has had such permit revoked or suspended, the reason for the revocation or suspension, and the business activity or occupation subject to such action of suspension or revocation;
(5) Any conviction for or plea of nolo contendere to a specified criminal act, as defined in § 7-51-1102 ;
(6) Two (2) portrait photographs at least two inches by two inches (2" x 2") of the applicant; and
(7) A statement by the applicant that the applicant is familiar with this part and is in compliance with this part.
(c) Within ten (10) days of receiving the results of the investigation conducted by the board or sheriff's department, the board shall notify the applicant that the applicant's application is granted, denied or held for further investigation. Such additional investigation shall not exceed an additional thirty (30) days unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant. Upon the conclusion of such additional investigations, the board shall advise the applicant in writing whether the application is granted or denied.
(d) If an additional investigation is held that is not caused by actions of the applicant, upon the expiration of the thirtieth day from the filing of the application, the applicant shall be permitted conditionally to work as an entertainer, employee, or escort pending final judicial review by the trial court of a decision by the board to deny the application.
(e) Failure or refusal of the applicant to give any information relevant to the investigation of the application, or the applicant's refusal or failure to appear at any reasonable time and place for examination under oath regarding the application, or the applicant's refusal to submit to or cooperate with any investigation required by this part, constitutes an admission by the applicant that the applicant is ineligible for such permit, and is grounds for denial thereof by the board.
Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 16; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2001, ch. 183, § 13; 2006, ch. 943, §§ 14, 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-508 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-508
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This part, being necessary to secure and preserve the public health, safety, convenience and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
This part, being necessary to secure and preserve the public health, safety, convenience and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-607 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-607
Vacancies in board
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the office of any commissioner, other than a commissioner at large, shall become vacant if the incumbent ceases to reside in or be a district customer in the county from which the commissioner was elected. (b) In any county having a population of not less than twenty-seven thousand nine hundred (27,900) nor more than twenty-seven thousand nine hundred twenty (27,920), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the office of any commissioner, other than a commissioner at large, shall become vacant if the incumbent ceases to reside in the county from which the incumbent was elected. Acts 1955, ch. 275, § 1; 1973, ch. 249, § 8; T.C.A., § 6-2634; Acts 1987, ch. 162, §§ 2, 3; 2006, ch. 512, § 1; 2010, ch. 1146, §§ 11, 12; 2012, ch. 538, § 4.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the office of any commissioner, other than a commissioner at large, shall become vacant if the incumbent ceases to reside in or be a district customer in the county from which the commissioner was elected.
(b) In any county having a population of not less than twenty-seven thousand nine hundred (27,900) nor more than twenty-seven thousand nine hundred twenty (27,920), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the office of any commissioner, other than a commissioner at large, shall become vacant if the incumbent ceases to reside in the county from which the incumbent was elected.
Acts 1955, ch. 275, § 1; 1973, ch. 249, § 8; T.C.A., § 6-2634; Acts 1987, ch. 162, §§ 2, 3; 2006, ch. 512, § 1; 2010, ch. 1146, §§ 11, 12; 2012, ch. 538, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1107 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1107
Inspections - Notice of results
Status: in_force

(a) In order to effectuate this part, the board, its authorized representative or sheriff is empowered to conduct investigations of persons engaged in the operation of any adult-oriented establishment and inspect the license of the operators and establishment for compliance. Refusal of an operation or establishment to permit inspections shall be grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue licenses provided by this part. (b) Within ten (10) days of receiving the results of the investigation conducted pursuant to § 7-51-1106(4) , the board shall notify the applicant that the application is granted, denied or held for further investigation. Such additional investigation shall not exceed an additional thirty (30) days, unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant. Upon the conclusion of such additional investigation, the board shall advise the applicant in writing whether the application is granted or denied. (c) If an additional investigation is held and is not a result of actions by the applicant, upon the expiration of the thirtieth day from the filing of the application, the applicant shall be permitted to operate the business for which the license is sought, unless or until the board or its authorized representative notifies the applicant of a denial of the application and states the reasons for that denial. Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 7; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2001, ch. 183, § 4.
(a) In order to effectuate this part, the board, its authorized representative or sheriff is empowered to conduct investigations of persons engaged in the operation of any adult-oriented establishment and inspect the license of the operators and establishment for compliance. Refusal of an operation or establishment to permit inspections shall be grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue licenses provided by this part.
(b) Within ten (10) days of receiving the results of the investigation conducted pursuant to § 7-51-1106(4) , the board shall notify the applicant that the application is granted, denied or held for further investigation. Such additional investigation shall not exceed an additional thirty (30) days, unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant. Upon the conclusion of such additional investigation, the board shall advise the applicant in writing whether the application is granted or denied.
(c) If an additional investigation is held and is not a result of actions by the applicant, upon the expiration of the thirtieth day from the filing of the application, the applicant shall be permitted to operate the business for which the license is sought, unless or until the board or its authorized representative notifies the applicant of a denial of the application and states the reasons for that denial.
Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 7; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2001, ch. 183, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-312 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-312
Certain state offenses enumerated - Exclusive jurisdiction in state courts - Restrictions on ordinances
Status: in_force

(a) In all counties in this state that have adopted a metropolitan form of government, or that may subsequently adopt a metropolitan form of government, the offenses enumerated in subsection (b) are declared to be state offenses, and any person arrested for violation of the offenses shall be tried for violation of state law in state courts, in which the jurisdiction shall be exclusive. Any ordinance presently enacted to regulate any of the enumerated offenses or to be later enacted is hereby declared to be void and of no effect. (b) The enumerated offenses are as follows: (1) Driving while intoxicated or drugged, as forbidden by § 55-10-401 ; (2) Failing to stop after a traffic accident, as forbidden by title 55, chapter 10; (3) Driving while license is suspended or revoked, as forbidden by § 55-50-504 ; and (4) Drag racing, as defined and forbidden by § 55-10-501 . Acts 1967, ch. 265, § 1; 1967, ch. 389, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3725.
(a) In all counties in this state that have adopted a metropolitan form of government, or that may subsequently adopt a metropolitan form of government, the offenses enumerated in subsection (b) are declared to be state offenses, and any person arrested for violation of the offenses shall be tried for violation of state law in state courts, in which the jurisdiction shall be exclusive. Any ordinance presently enacted to regulate any of the enumerated offenses or to be later enacted is hereby declared to be void and of no effect.
(b) The enumerated offenses are as follows: (1) Driving while intoxicated or drugged, as forbidden by § 55-10-401 ; (2) Failing to stop after a traffic accident, as forbidden by title 55, chapter 10; (3) Driving while license is suspended or revoked, as forbidden by § 55-50-504 ; and (4) Drag racing, as defined and forbidden by § 55-10-501 .
(1) Driving while intoxicated or drugged, as forbidden by § 55-10-401 ;
(2) Failing to stop after a traffic accident, as forbidden by title 55, chapter 10;
(3) Driving while license is suspended or revoked, as forbidden by § 55-50-504 ; and
(4) Drag racing, as defined and forbidden by § 55-10-501 .
Acts 1967, ch. 265, § 1; 1967, ch. 389, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3725.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2203 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2203
Conflict with federal law
Status: in_force

If this part conflicts with federal law requirements pertaining to the types of energy sources or industrial materials used, delivered, converted, or supplied by the entities described in § 7-51-2202(a)(1)-(6) to serve customers, then the federal law controls to the extent that this part conflicts with such federal law. Acts 2022 , ch. 1100, § 1.
If this part conflicts with federal law requirements pertaining to the types of energy sources or industrial materials used, delivered, converted, or supplied by the entities described in § 7-51-2202(a)(1)-(6) to serve customers, then the federal law controls to the extent that this part conflicts with such federal law.
Acts 2022 , ch. 1100, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-107 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-107
Chapter unaffected by other law - Construction
Status: in_force

This chapter is complete in itself and shall be controlling. The provisions of any other law, general, special or local, except as provided in this chapter, shall not apply to a district incorporated under this chapter; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed as impairing the powers and duties of the department of environment and conservation. Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 17; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.43 (Williams, § 3695.42); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2627.
This chapter is complete in itself and shall be controlling. The provisions of any other law, general, special or local, except as provided in this chapter, shall not apply to a district incorporated under this chapter; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed as impairing the powers and duties of the department of environment and conservation.
Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 17; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.43 (Williams, § 3695.42); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2627.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-310 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 53 / Section 7-53-310
Acquisition and transfer of project sites
Status: in_force

Any municipality may acquire a project site by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation, and may transfer any project site to a corporation by sale, lease, or gift. Such transfer may be authorized by a resolution of the governing body of the municipality without submission of the question to the voters, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law. Such project site may be within or without the municipality or partially within and partially without the municipality. Acts 1959, ch. 222, § 6; T.C.A., § 6-2819.
Any municipality may acquire a project site by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation, and may transfer any project site to a corporation by sale, lease, or gift. Such transfer may be authorized by a resolution of the governing body of the municipality without submission of the question to the voters, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law. Such project site may be within or without the municipality or partially within and partially without the municipality.
Acts 1959, ch. 222, § 6; T.C.A., § 6-2819.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1203 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1203
Approval not granted - Condemnation or purchase
Status: in_force

If approval is not granted, the county or municipality shall proceed with a condemnation proceeding as provided in title 29, chapter 17, or purchase the property in question within a reasonable period of time, which shall not exceed ninety (90) days. Acts 1989, ch. 416, § 1.
If approval is not granted, the county or municipality shall proceed with a condemnation proceeding as provided in title 29, chapter 17, or purchase the property in question within a reasonable period of time, which shall not exceed ninety (90) days.
Acts 1989, ch. 416, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-501 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-501
Municipal electric plants authorized to maintain prior retirement system
Status: in_force

Every municipality operating a utility system that includes an electric plant, whether pursuant to this part or any other public or private act or the charter of the municipality, county or metropolitan government, that acquires an existing utility system from a municipality, electric cooperative or utility district, has the power and is authorized, but is not obligated, by action of the board or supervisory body having responsibility for such municipality's utility system, to retain and continue to operate as a separate retirement system any retirement system that was in effect on the date of such acquisition for the employees and retirees of the acquired utility system. Any such municipality shall also have the power and authority to modify, consolidate, amend, open, close and terminate the plans constituting such separate retirement system, and to establish such associated trusts as are necessary and prudent for the proper administration, operation and maintenance of such separate retirement system. Upon the effective date of the acquisition of a utility system in which an election is made to continue the operation of a separate retirement system, as provided for in this section, the assets and liabilities of the separate retirement system shall be transferred to the acquiring municipal utility system and, from and after such date, such assets and liabilities shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the acquiring municipal utility system and the separate retirement system, but shall not be the obligation of any general retirement system that was in effect for the acquiring municipal utility system prior to the acquisition date. All such assets shall be segregated from the assets of the retirement system of the acquiring utility system and shall be accounted for separately. Such funds may be managed in the same manner as the assets of the retirement system of such acquiring utility system. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or diminish the vested rights of any participant in the separate retirement system of the acquired utility system. Acts 1998, ch. 625, § 2.
Every municipality operating a utility system that includes an electric plant, whether pursuant to this part or any other public or private act or the charter of the municipality, county or metropolitan government, that acquires an existing utility system from a municipality, electric cooperative or utility district, has the power and is authorized, but is not obligated, by action of the board or supervisory body having responsibility for such municipality's utility system, to retain and continue to operate as a separate retirement system any retirement system that was in effect on the date of such acquisition for the employees and retirees of the acquired utility system. Any such municipality shall also have the power and authority to modify, consolidate, amend, open, close and terminate the plans constituting such separate retirement system, and to establish such associated trusts as are necessary and prudent for the proper administration, operation and maintenance of such separate retirement system. Upon the effective date of the acquisition of a utility system in which an election is made to continue the operation of a separate retirement system, as provided for in this section, the assets and liabilities of the separate retirement system shall be transferred to the acquiring municipal utility system and, from and after such date, such assets and liabilities shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the acquiring municipal utility system and the separate retirement system, but shall not be the obligation of any general retirement system that was in effect for the acquiring municipal utility system prior to the acquisition date. All such assets shall be segregated from the assets of the retirement system of the acquiring utility system and shall be accounted for separately. Such funds may be managed in the same manner as the assets of the retirement system of such acquiring utility system. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair or diminish the vested rights of any participant in the separate retirement system of the acquired utility system.
Acts 1998, ch. 625, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-101
Emergency location of local government
Status: in_force

Whenever, due to an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack, or the anticipated effects of a threatened enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient or impossible to conduct the affairs of local government at the regular or usual place or places of the conduct of the affairs of government, the governing body of each political subdivision of this state may meet at any place within or without the territorial limits of such political subdivisions on the call of the presiding officer or any two (2) members of such governing body, and shall proceed to establish and designate by ordinance, resolution or other manner, alternate or substitute sites or places as the emergency temporary location or locations of government where all or any part of the public business may be transacted and conducted during the emergency situation. Such sites or places may be within or without the territorial limits of such political subdivision and may be within or without this state. Acts 1961, ch. 319, § 1; T.C.A., § 5-115.
Whenever, due to an emergency resulting from the effects of enemy attack, or the anticipated effects of a threatened enemy attack, it becomes imprudent, inexpedient or impossible to conduct the affairs of local government at the regular or usual place or places of the conduct of the affairs of government, the governing body of each political subdivision of this state may meet at any place within or without the territorial limits of such political subdivisions on the call of the presiding officer or any two (2) members of such governing body, and shall proceed to establish and designate by ordinance, resolution or other manner, alternate or substitute sites or places as the emergency temporary location or locations of government where all or any part of the public business may be transacted and conducted during the emergency situation. Such sites or places may be within or without the territorial limits of such political subdivision and may be within or without this state.
Acts 1961, ch. 319, § 1; T.C.A., § 5-115.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-68-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 68 / Section 7-68-105
Authority to communicate with federal officials regarding immigration status of aliens not lawfully present - Memorandum of agreement between law enforcement agency and federal official - Notice to governor
Status: in_force

(a) All law enforcement agencies and officials shall, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g)(10) , communicate with the appropriate federal official regarding the immigration status of any individual, including reporting knowledge that a particular alien is not lawfully present in the United States or otherwise cooperate with the appropriate federal official in the identification, apprehension, detention, or removal of aliens not lawfully present in the United States. (b) A law enforcement agency may negotiate the terms of a memorandum of agreement between the law enforcement agency and the appropriate federal official in 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) , concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws. Any memorandum of agreement negotiated pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) must: (1) Be entered into in accordance with federal law; (2) Require that each officer employed by the law enforcement agency be trained in accordance with the memorandum of agreement between the law enforcement agency and the appropriate federal official concerning the law enforcement officer's role in enforcing federal immigration laws, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) ; and (3) Allow for the enforcement of federal immigration laws to the full extent permitted under federal law. (c) (1) Whenever a law enforcement agency enters into a memorandum of agreement pursuant to subsection (b), notice of the agreement must be submitted in writing to the governor, the office of the lieutenant governor, who shall transmit the notice to the members of the senate, and the office of the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall transmit the notice to the members of the house of representatives. (2) Any renewal, modification, or termination of a memorandum of agreement must be reported in the same manner as the original memorandum of agreement in subdivision (c)(1). Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 716,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 2018 , ch. 973, § 5.
(a) All law enforcement agencies and officials shall, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g)(10) , communicate with the appropriate federal official regarding the immigration status of any individual, including reporting knowledge that a particular alien is not lawfully present in the United States or otherwise cooperate with the appropriate federal official in the identification, apprehension, detention, or removal of aliens not lawfully present in the United States.
(b) A law enforcement agency may negotiate the terms of a memorandum of agreement between the law enforcement agency and the appropriate federal official in 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) , concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws. Any memorandum of agreement negotiated pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) must: (1) Be entered into in accordance with federal law; (2) Require that each officer employed by the law enforcement agency be trained in accordance with the memorandum of agreement between the law enforcement agency and the appropriate federal official concerning the law enforcement officer's role in enforcing federal immigration laws, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) ; and (3) Allow for the enforcement of federal immigration laws to the full extent permitted under federal law.
(1) Be entered into in accordance with federal law;
(2) Require that each officer employed by the law enforcement agency be trained in accordance with the memorandum of agreement between the law enforcement agency and the appropriate federal official concerning the law enforcement officer's role in enforcing federal immigration laws, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g) ; and
(3) Allow for the enforcement of federal immigration laws to the full extent permitted under federal law.
(c) (1) Whenever a law enforcement agency enters into a memorandum of agreement pursuant to subsection (b), notice of the agreement must be submitted in writing to the governor, the office of the lieutenant governor, who shall transmit the notice to the members of the senate, and the office of the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall transmit the notice to the members of the house of representatives. (2) Any renewal, modification, or termination of a memorandum of agreement must be reported in the same manner as the original memorandum of agreement in subdivision (c)(1).
(1) Whenever a law enforcement agency enters into a memorandum of agreement pursuant to subsection (b), notice of the agreement must be submitted in writing to the governor, the office of the lieutenant governor, who shall transmit the notice to the members of the senate, and the office of the speaker of the house of representatives, who shall transmit the notice to the members of the house of representatives.
(2) Any renewal, modification, or termination of a memorandum of agreement must be reported in the same manner as the original memorandum of agreement in subdivision (c)(1).
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 716,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 2018 , ch. 973, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-308 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-308
Technical advisory committee
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint a technical advisory committee, the number of members to be determined by the board. The technical advisory committee shall be composed of representatives of 911 service suppliers and non-wireline service providers, including, but not limited to, commercial mobile radio service and IP-enabled service providers, for the purpose of providing and receiving operational and technical information and advice on all aspects of wireless enhanced 911 service. The technical advisory committee members shall not be voting members of the board. No member of this committee is entitled to a salary for duties performed as a member of the committee. No member is entitled to reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 12; 2007, ch. 380, § 1.
The board shall appoint a technical advisory committee, the number of members to be determined by the board. The technical advisory committee shall be composed of representatives of 911 service suppliers and non-wireline service providers, including, but not limited to, commercial mobile radio service and IP-enabled service providers, for the purpose of providing and receiving operational and technical information and advice on all aspects of wireless enhanced 911 service. The technical advisory committee members shall not be voting members of the board. No member of this committee is entitled to a salary for duties performed as a member of the committee. No member is entitled to reimbursement for travel and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 12; 2007, ch. 380, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-606 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-606
Appeals from order creating district
Status: in_force

Appeals from an order creating such a district may be prayed as provided in this chapter to the circuit court of any county included in whole or in part in such district. Acts 1955, ch. 275, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-2633.
Appeals from an order creating such a district may be prayed as provided in this chapter to the circuit court of any county included in whole or in part in such district.
Acts 1955, ch. 275, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-2633.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-5-108 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-5-108
Real property interests
Status: in_force

Any creating municipality, upon the written recommendation of the board, may acquire any interest in land within the boundaries of the creating municipality by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation and may transfer such interest to an authority by sale, lease or gift. Such transfer may be authorized by ordinance of the governing body of the creating municipality 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, with the exception of title 29, chapters 16 and 17, or as the same may be hereafter enacted. None of the foregoing interest in land transferred to an authority by any creating municipality shall have been acquired by eminent domain after March 29, 1979, while the land was in use as residential dwellings. Acts 1979, ch. 95, § 8; T.C.A., § 6-3757.
Any creating municipality, upon the written recommendation of the board, may acquire any interest in land within the boundaries of the creating municipality by gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation and may transfer such interest to an authority by sale, lease or gift. Such transfer may be authorized by ordinance of the governing body of the creating municipality 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, with the exception of title 29, chapters 16 and 17, or as the same may be hereafter enacted. None of the foregoing interest in land transferred to an authority by any creating municipality shall have been acquired by eminent domain after March 29, 1979, while the land was in use as residential dwellings.
Acts 1979, ch. 95, § 8; T.C.A., § 6-3757.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-88-115 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 88 / Section 7-88-115
Reserved Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 123, s 3, eff. 4/10/2015. Acts 2007 , ch. 524, § 6; 2007 , ch. 593, § 4.
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 123, s 3, eff. 4/10/2015.
Acts 2007 , ch. 524, § 6; 2007 , ch. 593, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-59-208 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 59 / Section 7-59-208
Franchise requests
Status: in_force

This part shall not affect any franchise request filed in an area with an existing franchise prior to July 1, 1988. Acts 1988, ch. 675, § 2.
This part shall not affect any franchise request filed in an area with an existing franchise prior to July 1, 1988.
Acts 1988, ch. 675, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-504 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-504
Service by mail
Status: in_force

Service by mail of a citation or civil warrant upon the violator may be made by any employee of a metropolitan government, by any additional plaintiff, or the violator's attorney, or by any person authorized by statute. The person serving the citation or civil warrant by mail shall send, postage prepaid, a copy of the citation or civil warrant to the violator by registered, return receipt, or by certified, return receipt mail. Service by mail shall not be the basis for the entry of a judgment by default unless the record contains a return receipt showing personal acceptance by the violator or by the violator's authorized agent. Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 4.
Service by mail of a citation or civil warrant upon the violator may be made by any employee of a metropolitan government, by any additional plaintiff, or the violator's attorney, or by any person authorized by statute. The person serving the citation or civil warrant by mail shall send, postage prepaid, a copy of the citation or civil warrant to the violator by registered, return receipt, or by certified, return receipt mail. Service by mail shall not be the basis for the entry of a judgment by default unless the record contains a return receipt showing personal acceptance by the violator or by the violator's authorized agent.
Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-39-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 7-39-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Associated municipality" means the municipality for the benefit of which an energy acquisition corporation is organized; (2) "Bonds" means bonds, notes, interim certificates or other obligations of a corporation issued pursuant to this chapter; (3) "Corporation" or "energy acquisition corporation" means a public corporation formed under this chapter, which shall be a public instrumentality of its associated municipality and of the state of Tennessee; (4) "Energy distribution system" means a system for the distribution of natural gas or electric power that is owned or operated by a municipality or any board or agency of the municipality; (5) "Governing body" means, with respect to a municipality that is an associated municipality of, or purchaser of gas from, an acquisition corporation established to exercise the powers described in this chapter with respect to natural gas and natural gas substitutes, any board, commission or other instrumentality of such municipality having jurisdiction, control and management of the gas distribution system of that municipality, and, with respect to a municipality that is an associated municipality of, or purchaser of electrical power from, an acquisition corporation established to exercise the powers described in this chapter with respect to electrical power, any board, commission or other instrumentality of such municipality having jurisdiction, control and management of the electrical power distribution system of that municipality. With respect to any action permitted or required to be taken under this chapter by any such board, commission or instrumentality of a county or incorporated city, town or metropolitan government, if such board, commission or instrumentality by resolution waives its right to take such action or if no such board, commission or instrumentality exists, the power to take such action shall be vested in the body in which the general legislative powers of the county or incorporated city, town or metropolitan government are vested. The governing body of a utility district or gas, electric or energy authority shall be the board of commissioners of the utility district or gas, electric or energy authority or such other board or body as shall be vested by statute or private act with jurisdiction, control and management of the energy distribution system of the district or authority. The governing body of an energy acquisition corporation shall be the board of directors of the energy acquisition corporation; (6) "Municipality" means any county, incorporated city, town or metropolitan government, utility district, energy acquisition corporation or gas, electric or energy authority in this state; and (7) "Municipally-owned" means owned by a municipality as defined in this chapter. Acts 1977, ch. 299, § 2; T.C.A, § 6-4202; Acts 1997, ch. 93, § 2; 1999, ch. 345, §§ 3 - 5; 2007, ch. 263, §§ 2, 3.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Associated municipality" means the municipality for the benefit of which an energy acquisition corporation is organized;
(2) "Bonds" means bonds, notes, interim certificates or other obligations of a corporation issued pursuant to this chapter;
(3) "Corporation" or "energy acquisition corporation" means a public corporation formed under this chapter, which shall be a public instrumentality of its associated municipality and of the state of Tennessee;
(4) "Energy distribution system" means a system for the distribution of natural gas or electric power that is owned or operated by a municipality or any board or agency of the municipality;
(5) "Governing body" means, with respect to a municipality that is an associated municipality of, or purchaser of gas from, an acquisition corporation established to exercise the powers described in this chapter with respect to natural gas and natural gas substitutes, any board, commission or other instrumentality of such municipality having jurisdiction, control and management of the gas distribution system of that municipality, and, with respect to a municipality that is an associated municipality of, or purchaser of electrical power from, an acquisition corporation established to exercise the powers described in this chapter with respect to electrical power, any board, commission or other instrumentality of such municipality having jurisdiction, control and management of the electrical power distribution system of that municipality. With respect to any action permitted or required to be taken under this chapter by any such board, commission or instrumentality of a county or incorporated city, town or metropolitan government, if such board, commission or instrumentality by resolution waives its right to take such action or if no such board, commission or instrumentality exists, the power to take such action shall be vested in the body in which the general legislative powers of the county or incorporated city, town or metropolitan government are vested. The governing body of a utility district or gas, electric or energy authority shall be the board of commissioners of the utility district or gas, electric or energy authority or such other board or body as shall be vested by statute or private act with jurisdiction, control and management of the energy distribution system of the district or authority. The governing body of an energy acquisition corporation shall be the board of directors of the energy acquisition corporation;
(6) "Municipality" means any county, incorporated city, town or metropolitan government, utility district, energy acquisition corporation or gas, electric or energy authority in this state; and
(7) "Municipally-owned" means owned by a municipality as defined in this chapter.
Acts 1977, ch. 299, § 2; T.C.A, § 6-4202; Acts 1997, ch. 93, § 2; 1999, ch. 345, §§ 3 - 5; 2007, ch. 263, §§ 2, 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-65-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 65 / Section 7-65-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Authority" or "parking authority" means any public corporation organized pursuant to this chapter; (2) "Board" means the governing body of any authority created pursuant to this chapter; (3) "Bonds" means bonds, notes, interim certificates or other obligations of an authority issued by its board of directors pursuant to this chapter; (4) "Executive officer" means, with respect to a city or town, the mayor or other officer of the city or town exercising similar executive powers, and with respect to a county, means the county mayor or other officer of the county exercising similar executive powers; (5) "Existing parking authority" means any public corporation or body politic and corporate or agency of the state of Tennessee or of any city or town in the state created by special or private act primarily for the purpose of planning, constructing, financing or operating parking facilities; (6) "Governing body" means the body in which the general legislative powers of a municipality, county, or counties having a metropolitan form of government are vested; (7) "Municipality" means any county or incorporated city or town in this state with respect to which an authority may be organized; and (8) "Project" means a lot or lots, buildings and structures above, at or below the surface of the earth, including, but not limited to, rights-of-way, equipment, entrances, exits, driveways, approaches, ramps, garages, meters, pedestrian ways, fencing, landscaping and all other facilities and accessories necessary or desirable for or in connection with the parking or storing of vehicles of any kind, and ancillary spaces, uses, and structures related to, located within or adjacent to the facilities and accessories. Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 2; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Authority" or "parking authority" means any public corporation organized pursuant to this chapter;
(2) "Board" means the governing body of any authority created pursuant to this chapter;
(3) "Bonds" means bonds, notes, interim certificates or other obligations of an authority issued by its board of directors pursuant to this chapter;
(4) "Executive officer" means, with respect to a city or town, the mayor or other officer of the city or town exercising similar executive powers, and with respect to a county, means the county mayor or other officer of the county exercising similar executive powers;
(5) "Existing parking authority" means any public corporation or body politic and corporate or agency of the state of Tennessee or of any city or town in the state created by special or private act primarily for the purpose of planning, constructing, financing or operating parking facilities;
(6) "Governing body" means the body in which the general legislative powers of a municipality, county, or counties having a metropolitan form of government are vested;
(7) "Municipality" means any county or incorporated city or town in this state with respect to which an authority may be organized; and
(8) "Project" means a lot or lots, buildings and structures above, at or below the surface of the earth, including, but not limited to, rights-of-way, equipment, entrances, exits, driveways, approaches, ramps, garages, meters, pedestrian ways, fencing, landscaping and all other facilities and accessories necessary or desirable for or in connection with the parking or storing of vehicles of any kind, and ancillary spaces, uses, and structures related to, located within or adjacent to the facilities and accessories.
Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 2; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-506 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-506
Injunctions and restraining orders
Status: in_force

Injunctions or restraining orders issued by any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce any ordinance, law or regulation of any metropolitan government or to restrain the violation of any ordinance, law or regulation of any metropolitan government shall not be stayed pending appeal, unless such stay is requested by motion in the court that issued the injunction and an appropriate bond approved by the court is posted. The court having issued the injunction or restraining order shall retain jurisdiction to consider such motion for a stay after an appeal has been filed. This section shall not be applicable in any proceeding where the procedure is governed by the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure or the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure. Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 6.
Injunctions or restraining orders issued by any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce any ordinance, law or regulation of any metropolitan government or to restrain the violation of any ordinance, law or regulation of any metropolitan government shall not be stayed pending appeal, unless such stay is requested by motion in the court that issued the injunction and an appropriate bond approved by the court is posted. The court having issued the injunction or restraining order shall retain jurisdiction to consider such motion for a stay after an appeal has been filed. This section shall not be applicable in any proceeding where the procedure is governed by the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure or the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal Electric Plant Law of 1935." Acts 1935, ch. 32, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1501.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipal Electric Plant Law of 1935."
Acts 1935, ch. 32, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1501.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-62-205 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 62 / Section 7-62-205
Local approval
Status: in_force

This part shall apply in any county that by resolution of its county legislative body, or in any incorporated municipality that, by ordinance of its governing body, elects to come under this part. Such governing body shall also provide the mechanism to ensure that no more than ten (10) active permits are in force at any one (1) time under § 7-62-202(b) , for the filing and releasing of bonds under § 7-62-203 , and for the notification provisions of § 7-62-204 . Acts 1986, ch. 688, § 1.
This part shall apply in any county that by resolution of its county legislative body, or in any incorporated municipality that, by ordinance of its governing body, elects to come under this part. Such governing body shall also provide the mechanism to ensure that no more than ten (10) active permits are in force at any one (1) time under § 7-62-202(b) , for the filing and releasing of bonds under § 7-62-203 , and for the notification provisions of § 7-62-204 .
Acts 1986, ch. 688, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2304 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2304
Enforcement - Promulgation of rules
Status: in_force

The comptroller of the treasury shall enforce this part and may promulgate rules necessary to effectuate this part. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 2022, ch. 1111, § 1.
The comptroller of the treasury shall enforce this part and may promulgate rules necessary to effectuate this part. The rules must be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 2022, ch. 1111, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-132 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-132
Warrant for and payment of assessments
Status: in_force

The tax collector shall issue the tax collector's receivable warrant to the individual or owner desiring to pay any of the assessments, which amount shall be paid to the treasurer of the city as other taxes and revenues of the city are now paid. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 8; Shan., § 1991a35; Code 1932, § 3442; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1132.
The tax collector shall issue the tax collector's receivable warrant to the individual or owner desiring to pay any of the assessments, which amount shall be paid to the treasurer of the city as other taxes and revenues of the city are now paid.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 8; Shan., § 1991a35; Code 1932, § 3442; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1132.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-529 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-529
Dissolution
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body shall be authorized to dissolve the district upon written petition filed by the owners of either seventy-five percent (75%) of the assessed value of the property in the district based on the most recent certified city property tax rolls, or fifty percent (50%) of the owners of record within the district. (b) The district may not be dissolved if the municipality has outstanding any bonds, notes or other obligations payable solely from the special assessment revenues levied on the property within the district, and such dissolution may occur only at such time as such bonded indebtedness has been repaid in full or the municipality pledges to the payment of such indebtedness its full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
(a) The governing body shall be authorized to dissolve the district upon written petition filed by the owners of either seventy-five percent (75%) of the assessed value of the property in the district based on the most recent certified city property tax rolls, or fifty percent (50%) of the owners of record within the district.
(b) The district may not be dissolved if the municipality has outstanding any bonds, notes or other obligations payable solely from the special assessment revenues levied on the property within the district, and such dissolution may occur only at such time as such bonded indebtedness has been repaid in full or the municipality pledges to the payment of such indebtedness its full faith and credit and unlimited taxing power.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-702 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-702
Findings
Status: in_force

(a) It is hereby determined and declared that, in light of the rapid growth of the state's population and the need for new residential and related development, there is a need for a reasonable alternative for the funding and financing of the infrastructure costs associated with such new residential and related development, and that an independent district can constitute a timely, efficient, effective, responsive, and economic way to deliver necessary capital infrastructure in order to service projected growth without overburdening counties and municipalities and their taxpayers. (b) It is the legislative intent and purpose of this part to authorize a uniform procedure to establish an independent special district as an alternative method to fund and finance capital infrastructure through the levy and collection of special assessments. It is further the legislative intent and purpose to provide for the uniform operation, exercise of power, and procedure for termination of any such independent district. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
(a) It is hereby determined and declared that, in light of the rapid growth of the state's population and the need for new residential and related development, there is a need for a reasonable alternative for the funding and financing of the infrastructure costs associated with such new residential and related development, and that an independent district can constitute a timely, efficient, effective, responsive, and economic way to deliver necessary capital infrastructure in order to service projected growth without overburdening counties and municipalities and their taxpayers.
(b) It is the legislative intent and purpose of this part to authorize a uniform procedure to establish an independent special district as an alternative method to fund and finance capital infrastructure through the levy and collection of special assessments. It is further the legislative intent and purpose to provide for the uniform operation, exercise of power, and procedure for termination of any such independent district.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-405 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-405
Allocation of costs by municipalities
Status: in_force

For regulatory purposes, a municipality shall allocate to the costs of providing any of the services authorized by § 7-52-401 : (1) An amount for attachments to poles owned by the municipality equal to the highest rate charged by the municipality to any other person or entity for comparable pole attachments; and (2) Any applicable rights-of-way fees, rentals, charges, or payments required by state or local law of a nongovernmental corporation that provides the identical services. Acts 1997, ch. 531, § 6.
For regulatory purposes, a municipality shall allocate to the costs of providing any of the services authorized by § 7-52-401 :
(1) An amount for attachments to poles owned by the municipality equal to the highest rate charged by the municipality to any other person or entity for comparable pole attachments; and
(2) Any applicable rights-of-way fees, rentals, charges, or payments required by state or local law of a nongovernmental corporation that provides the identical services.
Acts 1997, ch. 531, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-313 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-313
Airport noise mitigation programs
Status: in_force

(a) Counties with metropolitan forms of government in which a metropolitan airport authority has been created pursuant to § 42-4-104 are hereby authorized to establish airport noise mitigation programs to minimize the impact of noise from airport operations on surrounding properties located within the area of the metropolitan government. Such airport noise mitigation programs may include sound insulation programs, purchase assistance programs, grant or loan programs or payment of compensation to property owners whose properties are adversely affected by airport noise. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the expenditure of public funds to implement such a noise mitigation program shall be for the public purpose of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the metropolitan government. (b) No state funds shall be obligated or expended to implement this section. Acts 1991, ch. 500, §§ 1, 3.
(a) Counties with metropolitan forms of government in which a metropolitan airport authority has been created pursuant to § 42-4-104 are hereby authorized to establish airport noise mitigation programs to minimize the impact of noise from airport operations on surrounding properties located within the area of the metropolitan government. Such airport noise mitigation programs may include sound insulation programs, purchase assistance programs, grant or loan programs or payment of compensation to property owners whose properties are adversely affected by airport noise. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the expenditure of public funds to implement such a noise mitigation program shall be for the public purpose of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the metropolitan government.
(b) No state funds shall be obligated or expended to implement this section.
Acts 1991, ch. 500, §§ 1, 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-87-113 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 87 / Section 7-87-113
Powers supplemental to existing powers
Status: in_force

(a) The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law, and are not in substitution for such powers, and the limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect such powers. (b) The powers granted in this chapter may be exercised without regard to requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any other law or charter, except as expressly provided in this chapter. (c) Any municipality authorized under this chapter to create a port authority may do so without the necessity of a charter amendment, notwithstanding anything in its charter to the contrary. Acts 1995, ch. 432, § 13.
(a) The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law, and are not in substitution for such powers, and the limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect such powers.
(b) The powers granted in this chapter may be exercised without regard to requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any other law or charter, except as expressly provided in this chapter.
(c) Any municipality authorized under this chapter to create a port authority may do so without the necessity of a charter amendment, notwithstanding anything in its charter to the contrary.
Acts 1995, ch. 432, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-36-116 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 7-36-116
Rights and remedies of bondholders
Status: in_force

In addition to all other rights and remedies, any holders of bonds of the authority, including a trustee for bondholders, shall have the right: (1) By mandamus or other suit, action, or proceeding at law or in equity, to enforce the bondholder's rights against the authority and the board of the authority, including the right to require the authority and such board to fix and collect rates and charges adequate to carry out any agreement as to, or pledge of, the revenues produced by such rates or charges, and to require the authority and such board to carry out any other covenant and agreement with such bondholders and to perform their duties under this chapter; (2) By action or suit in equity, to enjoin any acts which may be unlawful or a violation of the rights of such holder of bonds; (3) By suit, action, or proceeding in the chancery court sitting in the county in which the authority's principal office is located, to obtain an appointment of a receiver of any system of the authority or any part thereof. If such receiver be appointed, such receiver may enter and take possession of such system or part thereof and operate and maintain same, and collect and receive all fees, rents, tolls, or other charges arising therefrom in the same manner as the authority itself might do and shall dispose of such money in a separate account and apply the same in accordance with the obligations of the authority as the court shall direct; and (4) By suit, action, or proceeding in the chancery court sitting in the county in which the authority's principal office is located, to require the board of the authority to account as if it were the trustee of an express trust. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
In addition to all other rights and remedies, any holders of bonds of the authority, including a trustee for bondholders, shall have the right:
(1) By mandamus or other suit, action, or proceeding at law or in equity, to enforce the bondholder's rights against the authority and the board of the authority, including the right to require the authority and such board to fix and collect rates and charges adequate to carry out any agreement as to, or pledge of, the revenues produced by such rates or charges, and to require the authority and such board to carry out any other covenant and agreement with such bondholders and to perform their duties under this chapter;
(2) By action or suit in equity, to enjoin any acts which may be unlawful or a violation of the rights of such holder of bonds;
(3) By suit, action, or proceeding in the chancery court sitting in the county in which the authority's principal office is located, to obtain an appointment of a receiver of any system of the authority or any part thereof. If such receiver be appointed, such receiver may enter and take possession of such system or part thereof and operate and maintain same, and collect and receive all fees, rents, tolls, or other charges arising therefrom in the same manner as the authority itself might do and shall dispose of such money in a separate account and apply the same in accordance with the obligations of the authority as the court shall direct; and
(4) By suit, action, or proceeding in the chancery court sitting in the county in which the authority's principal office is located, to require the board of the authority to account as if it were the trustee of an express trust.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-34-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 7-34-103
Declaration of policy
Status: in_force

(a) It is declared to be the policy of this state that any municipality acquiring, purchasing, constructing, reconstructing, improving, bettering or extending any public works pursuant to this chapter shall manage such public works in the most efficient manner consistent with sound economy and public advantage, to the end that the services of the public works shall be furnished to consumers at the lowest possible cost. (b) No municipality shall operate public works for gain or profit or primarily as a source of revenue to the municipality, but shall operate public works for the use and benefit of the consumers served by the public works and for the promotion of the welfare and for the improvement of the health and safety of the inhabitants of the municipality. (c) No use of revenues authorized by this chapter shall be construed as being contrary to the policy declared in this section. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 33, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 4406.44 (Williams, § 4406.36); Acts 1969, ch. 335, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1303.
(a) It is declared to be the policy of this state that any municipality acquiring, purchasing, constructing, reconstructing, improving, bettering or extending any public works pursuant to this chapter shall manage such public works in the most efficient manner consistent with sound economy and public advantage, to the end that the services of the public works shall be furnished to consumers at the lowest possible cost.
(b) No municipality shall operate public works for gain or profit or primarily as a source of revenue to the municipality, but shall operate public works for the use and benefit of the consumers served by the public works and for the promotion of the welfare and for the improvement of the health and safety of the inhabitants of the municipality.
(c) No use of revenues authorized by this chapter shall be construed as being contrary to the policy declared in this section.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 33, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 4406.44 (Williams, § 4406.36); Acts 1969, ch. 335, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1303.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-57-107 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 57 / Section 7-57-107
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this chapter, and insofar as this chapter may be inconsistent with any other law, this chapter shall be controlling. Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 23; T.C.A., § 6-4025.
This chapter shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of this chapter, and insofar as this chapter may be inconsistent with any other law, this chapter shall be controlling.
Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 23; T.C.A., § 6-4025.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-111 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-111
Costs borne by railway
Status: in_force

Should there be a street, electric, interurban or steam railroad track or tracks on any street, alley, avenue, or highway improved under this chapter, the cost of such improvement between the rails and the spaces between such tracks and eighteen inches (18") beyond the outer rail, including switches and turnouts, shall be paid by the owners of such railroad, and shall be assessed and collected from such owner, and shall be a lien upon the railroad and the property used in connection with the railroad and the property; provided, that where any such railroad shall occupy any street, alley, or highway under ordinance or contract with the municipality, it shall pay or improve according to such ordinance or contract, as is provided in § 7-32-113 . Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 14; Shan., § 1991a62; mod. Code 1932, § 3469; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1111.
Should there be a street, electric, interurban or steam railroad track or tracks on any street, alley, avenue, or highway improved under this chapter, the cost of such improvement between the rails and the spaces between such tracks and eighteen inches (18") beyond the outer rail, including switches and turnouts, shall be paid by the owners of such railroad, and shall be assessed and collected from such owner, and shall be a lien upon the railroad and the property used in connection with the railroad and the property; provided, that where any such railroad shall occupy any street, alley, or highway under ordinance or contract with the municipality, it shall pay or improve according to such ordinance or contract, as is provided in § 7-32-113 .
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 14; Shan., § 1991a62; mod. Code 1932, § 3469; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1111.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-39-314 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 7-39-314
Audits
Status: in_force

Any corporation formed pursuant to this chapter shall be audited in the manner provided in title 6, chapter 56. Acts 1999, ch. 345, § 24.
Any corporation formed pursuant to this chapter shall be audited in the manner provided in title 6, chapter 56.
Acts 1999, ch. 345, § 24.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-39-201 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 7-39-201
Application for incorporation - Qualifications of applicants - Resolution - Certificate
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any number of natural persons, no fewer than three (3), each of whom shall meet any one (1) of the qualifications for an incorporator as set forth in § 7-39-103 , files with the governing body of the municipality with respect to which the corporation is proposed to be organized and for the benefit of which the corporation will function, an application in writing seeking permission to apply for the incorporation of an energy acquisition corporation of the municipality, the governing body shall proceed to consider the application. (b) If the governing body, by appropriate resolution, duly adopted, finds and determines that it is wise, expedient, necessary or advisable that the corporation be formed, and shall authorize the persons making such application to proceed to form a corporation, and shall approve the form of certificate of incorporation proposed to be used in organizing the corporation, then the person making application shall execute, acknowledge and file a certificate of incorporation for the corporation as provided in this part. (c) No corporation may be formed unless the application has first been filed with the governing body of the municipality and the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in this section. Acts 1977, ch. 299, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-4205; Acts 1997, ch. 93, § 3; 1999, ch. 345, § 6.
(a) Whenever any number of natural persons, no fewer than three (3), each of whom shall meet any one (1) of the qualifications for an incorporator as set forth in § 7-39-103 , files with the governing body of the municipality with respect to which the corporation is proposed to be organized and for the benefit of which the corporation will function, an application in writing seeking permission to apply for the incorporation of an energy acquisition corporation of the municipality, the governing body shall proceed to consider the application.
(b) If the governing body, by appropriate resolution, duly adopted, finds and determines that it is wise, expedient, necessary or advisable that the corporation be formed, and shall authorize the persons making such application to proceed to form a corporation, and shall approve the form of certificate of incorporation proposed to be used in organizing the corporation, then the person making application shall execute, acknowledge and file a certificate of incorporation for the corporation as provided in this part.
(c) No corporation may be formed unless the application has first been filed with the governing body of the municipality and the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in this section.
Acts 1977, ch. 299, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-4205; Acts 1997, ch. 93, § 3; 1999, ch. 345, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-60-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 60 / Section 7-60-104
Powers conferred as additional and supplemental - Limitations imposed - Effect
Status: in_force

The powers conferred by this chapter are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect, the powers conferred by any other general statute, special act, charter or ordinance of this state or any county. Home mortgages may be acquired, purchased and financed, and bonds or notes may be issued under this chapter for such purposes, notwithstanding that any other general statute, special act, charter or ordinance may provide for the acquisition, purchase and financing of like home mortgages or the issuance of bonds or notes for like purposes, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other such law. Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4420; Acts 1981, ch. 504, § 10.
The powers conferred by this chapter are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect, the powers conferred by any other general statute, special act, charter or ordinance of this state or any county. Home mortgages may be acquired, purchased and financed, and bonds or notes may be issued under this chapter for such purposes, notwithstanding that any other general statute, special act, charter or ordinance may provide for the acquisition, purchase and financing of like home mortgages or the issuance of bonds or notes for like purposes, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other such law.
Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4420; Acts 1981, ch. 504, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-6-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7-6-105
Board of commissioners
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The authority shall be governed by a board of commissioners composed of eleven (11) members. Three (3) members shall be officers of the state, who shall be appointed by the executive officer of the creating municipality after consultation with the governor, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. The executive officer of the creating municipality or the executive officer's designee shall be a member. Seven (7) members shall be appointed by the executive officer of the creating municipality subject to confirmation by the governing body of the municipality. The executive officer or the executive officer's designee shall serve during the term of the executive officer. The three (3) members who shall be officers of the state shall serve while holding their respective offices. The seven (7) members appointed by the executive officer subject to confirmation by the governing body shall serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), five (5), six (6) and seven (7) years, respectively. (2) Nothwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), any member may be removed at the pleasure of the executive officer. (b) The board shall elect from its members a chair and vice chair, each of whom shall be voting members, and shall adopt bylaws and rules of procedure. (c) A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (d) Except as expressly otherwise specified, all powers granted in this chapter to the authority shall be exercised by the board. (e) Commissioners shall receive no salary, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-3768.
(a) (1) The authority shall be governed by a board of commissioners composed of eleven (11) members. Three (3) members shall be officers of the state, who shall be appointed by the executive officer of the creating municipality after consultation with the governor, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. The executive officer of the creating municipality or the executive officer's designee shall be a member. Seven (7) members shall be appointed by the executive officer of the creating municipality subject to confirmation by the governing body of the municipality. The executive officer or the executive officer's designee shall serve during the term of the executive officer. The three (3) members who shall be officers of the state shall serve while holding their respective offices. The seven (7) members appointed by the executive officer subject to confirmation by the governing body shall serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), five (5), six (6) and seven (7) years, respectively. (2) Nothwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), any member may be removed at the pleasure of the executive officer.
(1) The authority shall be governed by a board of commissioners composed of eleven (11) members. Three (3) members shall be officers of the state, who shall be appointed by the executive officer of the creating municipality after consultation with the governor, the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. The executive officer of the creating municipality or the executive officer's designee shall be a member. Seven (7) members shall be appointed by the executive officer of the creating municipality subject to confirmation by the governing body of the municipality. The executive officer or the executive officer's designee shall serve during the term of the executive officer. The three (3) members who shall be officers of the state shall serve while holding their respective offices. The seven (7) members appointed by the executive officer subject to confirmation by the governing body shall serve for terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), five (5), six (6) and seven (7) years, respectively.
(2) Nothwithstanding subdivision (a)(1), any member may be removed at the pleasure of the executive officer.
(b) The board shall elect from its members a chair and vice chair, each of whom shall be voting members, and shall adopt bylaws and rules of procedure.
(c) A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(d) Except as expressly otherwise specified, all powers granted in this chapter to the authority shall be exercised by the board.
(e) Commissioners shall receive no salary, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-3768.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is hereby determined and declared that the deterioration of the central business districts of some cities and towns of the state by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, deleterious land use, obsolete layout, or any combination of these or other factors, is a threat to the property tax and other revenue sources of such municipalities and is detrimental to the safety, health, morals, and general and economic welfare of the communities in which they are located; that the elimination of urban blight and decay and the modernization and general improvement of such central business districts by governmental action is considered necessary to promote the public health, safety and welfare of such communities; and that restoration of such central business districts is an appropriate subject for remedial legislation. Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3902.
It is hereby determined and declared that the deterioration of the central business districts of some cities and towns of the state by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, deleterious land use, obsolete layout, or any combination of these or other factors, is a threat to the property tax and other revenue sources of such municipalities and is detrimental to the safety, health, morals, and general and economic welfare of the communities in which they are located; that the elimination of urban blight and decay and the modernization and general improvement of such central business districts by governmental action is considered necessary to promote the public health, safety and welfare of such communities; and that restoration of such central business districts is an appropriate subject for remedial legislation.
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3902.