Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-41-110 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 41 / Section 7-41-110
Limitations, conditions, or provision of incentives or financial support in district
Status: in_force

A municipality may, including through an industrial development corporation, limit, condition, or provide incentives or financial support in the district as it deems appropriate, including the requirement that the benefited property owners participate in the repayment of indebtedness due to district formation in an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the property tax for the real property owned by the property owner in the district each year, for the length of time as the municipality receives an appropriation of sales and use tax in accordance with this chapter and the property owner provides a lien on the property for such repayment. A municipality shall not provide financial assistance for the location or relocation of existing retailers located within a fifteen-mile radius of the district, if the existing location is within this state, unless the sales floor space is increased by thirty-five percent (35%) or more from that of the existing store. A municipality may allocate some or all of the incremental increase in property tax revenue directly as a result of the development within the district to pay for costs associated with the district formation, economic development projects, or extraordinary retail or tourism projects within the district.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-103
[Repealed] Reserved
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 129, s 7, eff. 4/17/2017. Acts 1973, ch. 249, §§ 9-11; 1974, ch. 633, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-2638; Acts 1980, ch. 445, § 2; 1987, ch. 422, § 2; 1989, ch. 139, § 1; 1989, ch. 221, § 2; 1995, ch. 305, § 82.
Repealed by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 129, s 7, eff. 4/17/2017.
Acts 1973, ch. 249, §§ 9-11; 1974, ch. 633, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-2638; Acts 1980, ch. 445, § 2; 1987, ch. 422, § 2; 1989, ch. 139, § 1; 1989, ch. 221, § 2; 1995, ch. 305, § 82.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-57-602 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 57 / Section 7-57-602
"Private act hospital authority" defined
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this part, "private act hospital authority" is any hospital owned or operated by one (1) or more local governments or any hospital, hospital authority or hospital district created or authorized by a private act of the general assembly. Acts 1996, ch. 778, § 1.
For the purpose of this part, "private act hospital authority" is any hospital owned or operated by one (1) or more local governments or any hospital, hospital authority or hospital district created or authorized by a private act of the general assembly.
Acts 1996, ch. 778, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2103
Conflict with federal law
Status: in_force

If this part conflicts with federal law requirements pertaining to the connection or reconnection of a utility service based upon the type or source of energy to be delivered to an individual customer, then the federal law controls. Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 591, s 1, eff. 3/20/2020.
If this part conflicts with federal law requirements pertaining to the connection or reconnection of a utility service based upon the type or source of energy to be delivered to an individual customer, then the federal law controls.
Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 591, s 1, eff. 3/20/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-56-209 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 56 / Section 7-56-209
Annual report and audit
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties and cities within the boundaries of the authority. Such reports shall include statements of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year and for subsequent years. (b) The board of directors annually shall require an audit to be performed of the authority's operations. Such audits shall meet the requirements placed on county offices by § 4-3-304(4) . When applicable, the cost of such audits shall be borne in the same manner and paid at the same rates established for county government in § 9-3-210 . Acts 1983, ch. 221, § 9.
(a) The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties and cities within the boundaries of the authority. Such reports shall include statements of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year and for subsequent years.
(b) The board of directors annually shall require an audit to be performed of the authority's operations. Such audits shall meet the requirements placed on county offices by § 4-3-304(4) . When applicable, the cost of such audits shall be borne in the same manner and paid at the same rates established for county government in § 9-3-210 .
Acts 1983, ch. 221, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2102
Prohibited policies
Status: in_force

(a) A political subdivision of this state shall not adopt a policy that prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, based upon the type or source of energy to be delivered to or used by an individual customer: (1) The connection or reconnection of a utility service; or (2) The sale or installation of an appliance utilized for cooking, space heating, water heating, or another end use. (b) This section does not limit the ability of a political subdivision: (1) To choose utility services for properties owned by the political subdivision; or (2) To comply with the terms and conditions of a contract between the political subdivision and the Tennessee valley authority. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 45, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023. Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 591, s 1, eff. 3/20/2020.
(a) A political subdivision of this state shall not adopt a policy that prohibits, or has the effect of prohibiting, based upon the type or source of energy to be delivered to or used by an individual customer: (1) The connection or reconnection of a utility service; or (2) The sale or installation of an appliance utilized for cooking, space heating, water heating, or another end use.
(1) The connection or reconnection of a utility service; or
(2) The sale or installation of an appliance utilized for cooking, space heating, water heating, or another end use.
(b) This section does not limit the ability of a political subdivision: (1) To choose utility services for properties owned by the political subdivision; or (2) To comply with the terms and conditions of a contract between the political subdivision and the Tennessee valley authority.
(1) To choose utility services for properties owned by the political subdivision; or
(2) To comply with the terms and conditions of a contract between the political subdivision and the Tennessee valley authority.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 45, s 1, eff. 3/14/2023.
Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 591, s 1, eff. 3/20/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-37-114 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 37 / Section 7-37-114
Tax exemption of bonds
Status: in_force

All bonds and the income from the bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes, except as otherwise provided in this code. Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 12 (Williams, § 4406.53l); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1714; Acts 1988, ch. 750, § 26.
All bonds and the income from the bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes, except as otherwise provided in this code.
Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 12 (Williams, § 4406.53l); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1714; Acts 1988, ch. 750, § 26.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-63-107 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 63 / Section 7-63-107
Part inapplicable - Driving under influence - Nonresidents
Status: in_force

None of the provisions of this part shall apply when it appears that the offending party is guilty of driving while under influence of intoxicants or drugs, or if the offender is a nonresident of the state of Tennessee. Acts 1969, ch. 208, § 7; T.C.A., § 6-657.
None of the provisions of this part shall apply when it appears that the offending party is guilty of driving while under influence of intoxicants or drugs, or if the offender is a nonresident of the state of Tennessee.
Acts 1969, ch. 208, § 7; T.C.A., § 6-657.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-59-201 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 59 / Section 7-59-201
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Cable service" means: (A) The one-way transmission to subscribers of video programming or other programming service; and (B) Subscriber interaction, if any, that is required for the selection of such video programming or other programming service; (2) "Cable system" means a facility consisting of a set of closed transmission paths and associated signal generation, reception, and control equipment that is designed to provide cable service that includes video programming and that is provided to multiple subscribers within a community; but "cable system" does not include: (A) A facility that serves only to retransmit the television signals of one (1) or more television broadcast stations; (B) A facility that serves only subscribers in one (1) or more multiple unit dwellings under common ownership, control, or management, unless such facility or facilities use any public right-of-way; (C) A facility of a common carrier, except that such facility shall be considered a cable system to the extent such facility is used in the transmission of video programming directly to subscribers; or (D) Any facilities of any electric utility used solely for operating its electric utility system; (3) "Franchise" means an initial authorization or renewal of an authorization issued by a franchising authority, whether such authorization is designated as a franchise, permit, license, resolution, contract, certificate, agreement, or otherwise, that authorizes the construction or operation of a cable system; (4) "Franchising authority" means any governmental entity empowered by federal, state, or local law to grant a franchise; (5) "Person" means an individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, corporation, or governmental entity; and (6) "Video programming" means programming provided by, or generally considered comparable to programming provided by, a television broadcast station or cable system. Acts 1988, ch. 675, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Cable service" means: (A) The one-way transmission to subscribers of video programming or other programming service; and (B) Subscriber interaction, if any, that is required for the selection of such video programming or other programming service;
(A) The one-way transmission to subscribers of video programming or other programming service; and
(B) Subscriber interaction, if any, that is required for the selection of such video programming or other programming service;
(2) "Cable system" means a facility consisting of a set of closed transmission paths and associated signal generation, reception, and control equipment that is designed to provide cable service that includes video programming and that is provided to multiple subscribers within a community; but "cable system" does not include: (A) A facility that serves only to retransmit the television signals of one (1) or more television broadcast stations; (B) A facility that serves only subscribers in one (1) or more multiple unit dwellings under common ownership, control, or management, unless such facility or facilities use any public right-of-way; (C) A facility of a common carrier, except that such facility shall be considered a cable system to the extent such facility is used in the transmission of video programming directly to subscribers; or (D) Any facilities of any electric utility used solely for operating its electric utility system;
(A) A facility that serves only to retransmit the television signals of one (1) or more television broadcast stations;
(B) A facility that serves only subscribers in one (1) or more multiple unit dwellings under common ownership, control, or management, unless such facility or facilities use any public right-of-way;
(C) A facility of a common carrier, except that such facility shall be considered a cable system to the extent such facility is used in the transmission of video programming directly to subscribers; or
(D) Any facilities of any electric utility used solely for operating its electric utility system;
(3) "Franchise" means an initial authorization or renewal of an authorization issued by a franchising authority, whether such authorization is designated as a franchise, permit, license, resolution, contract, certificate, agreement, or otherwise, that authorizes the construction or operation of a cable system;
(4) "Franchising authority" means any governmental entity empowered by federal, state, or local law to grant a franchise;
(5) "Person" means an individual, partnership, association, joint stock company, trust, corporation, or governmental entity; and
(6) "Video programming" means programming provided by, or generally considered comparable to programming provided by, a television broadcast station or cable system.
Acts 1988, ch. 675, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-305 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-305
Eminent domain
Status: in_force

Any district has the power to condemn either the fee, or such right, title interest, or easement in the property, as the board may deem necessary for any of the purposes mentioned in this chapter, and such property or interest in such property may be so acquired, whether or not the property or interest is owned or held for public use by corporations, associations or persons having the power of eminent domain, or otherwise held or used for public purposes; provided, that such prior public use shall not be interfered with by this use. Such power of condemnation may be exercised in the mode or method of procedure prescribed by title 29, chapter 16, or in the mode or method of procedure prescribed by any other applicable statutory provisions now in force or hereafter enacted for the exercise of the power of eminent domain; provided, that where title to any property sought to be condemned is defective, it shall be passed by decree of court. Where condemnation proceedings become necessary, the court in which such proceedings are filed shall, upon application by the district and upon the posting of a bond with the clerk of the court in such amount as the court may deem commensurate with the value of the property, order that the right of possession shall issue immediately or as soon and upon such terms as the court, in its discretion, may deem proper and just. Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 18; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.44 (Williams, § 3695.43); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2611.
Any district has the power to condemn either the fee, or such right, title interest, or easement in the property, as the board may deem necessary for any of the purposes mentioned in this chapter, and such property or interest in such property may be so acquired, whether or not the property or interest is owned or held for public use by corporations, associations or persons having the power of eminent domain, or otherwise held or used for public purposes; provided, that such prior public use shall not be interfered with by this use. Such power of condemnation may be exercised in the mode or method of procedure prescribed by title 29, chapter 16, or in the mode or method of procedure prescribed by any other applicable statutory provisions now in force or hereafter enacted for the exercise of the power of eminent domain; provided, that where title to any property sought to be condemned is defective, it shall be passed by decree of court. Where condemnation proceedings become necessary, the court in which such proceedings are filed shall, upon application by the district and upon the posting of a bond with the clerk of the court in such amount as the court may deem commensurate with the value of the property, order that the right of possession shall issue immediately or as soon and upon such terms as the court, in its discretion, may deem proper and just.
Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 18; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.44 (Williams, § 3695.43); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2611.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-114 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-114
Credit of municipality not pledged
Status: in_force

Except to the extent of any revenues that may be specifically allocated, transferred, contributed or pledged by a municipality in accordance with this chapter and laws, rules and regulations applicable to this chapter, no municipality shall in any event be liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on any bonds of the authority or for the performance of any pledge, mortgage, obligation or agreement of any kind whatsoever that may be undertaken by the authority, and none of the bonds of the authority or any of its agreements or obligations shall be construed to constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever. Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Except to the extent of any revenues that may be specifically allocated, transferred, contributed or pledged by a municipality in accordance with this chapter and laws, rules and regulations applicable to this chapter, no municipality shall in any event be liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on any bonds of the authority or for the performance of any pledge, mortgage, obligation or agreement of any kind whatsoever that may be undertaken by the authority, and none of the bonds of the authority or any of its agreements or obligations shall be construed to constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever.
Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-902 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-902
Capital improvement property
Status: in_force

Any municipality is authorized to enter into, with any contracting party or parties, contracts, leases or lease-purchase agreements with respect to capital improvement property for terms not to exceed forty (40) years or the useful life of the subject capital improvement property, whichever is less. Acts 1983, ch. 186, § 2.
Any municipality is authorized to enter into, with any contracting party or parties, contracts, leases or lease-purchase agreements with respect to capital improvement property for terms not to exceed forty (40) years or the useful life of the subject capital improvement property, whichever is less.
Acts 1983, ch. 186, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-65-116 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 65 / Section 7-65-116
Nonliability of municipality
Status: in_force

The municipality shall not, in any event, be liable for the payment of principal of or interest on any bonds of the authority, or for the performance of any pledge, mortgage, obligation or agreement of any kind whatsoever that may be undertaken by the authority, and none of the bonds of the authority or any of its agreements or obligations shall be construed to constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever. In the event bonds of the authority are issued for a term greater than the life of the authority, the creating municipality shall assume the obligation of the bonds from and after the expiration of the period of duration of the authority. Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 16; 1982, ch. 762, § 3.
The municipality shall not, in any event, be liable for the payment of principal of or interest on any bonds of the authority, or for the performance of any pledge, mortgage, obligation or agreement of any kind whatsoever that may be undertaken by the authority, and none of the bonds of the authority or any of its agreements or obligations shall be construed to constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever. In the event bonds of the authority are issued for a term greater than the life of the authority, the creating municipality shall assume the obligation of the bonds from and after the expiration of the period of duration of the authority.
Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 16; 1982, ch. 762, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-605 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-605
Supplemental nature of part - Scope of authority - Amendments
Status: in_force

(a) This part is intended to afford an alternative method for the making of improvements by a municipality, the creation of special improvement districts for inner-city redevelopment 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 improvements, create special improvement districts, levy assessments or other special taxes or issue bonds under authority of any other law of this state now in effect or later enacted, including parts 1-5 of this chapter; nevertheless, this part shall constitute full authority for the making of improvements, creation of inner-city redevelopment districts, levy of assessments and issuance of bonds under the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, compiled in title 9, chapter 21, to the extent applicable, by such municipalities who choose to act under this part. (b) No act later passed by the general assembly amending other acts relating to the same subject matter as covered by this part shall be construed to affect the authority to proceed under this part in the manner provided in this part, unless such future act amends this part and specifically provides that it is to be applicable to proceedings taken and to bonds issued under this part. Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
(a) This part is intended to afford an alternative method for the making of improvements by a municipality, the creation of special improvement districts for inner-city redevelopment 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 improvements, create special improvement districts, levy assessments or other special taxes or issue bonds under authority of any other law of this state now in effect or later enacted, including parts 1-5 of this chapter; nevertheless, this part shall constitute full authority for the making of improvements, creation of inner-city redevelopment districts, levy of assessments and issuance of bonds under the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, compiled in title 9, chapter 21, to the extent applicable, by such municipalities who choose to act under this part.
(b) No act later passed by the general assembly amending other acts relating to the same subject matter as covered by this part shall be construed to affect the authority to proceed under this part in the manner provided in this part, unless such future act amends this part and specifically provides that it is to be applicable to proceedings taken and to bonds issued under this part.
Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-34-108 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 7-34-108
Charges to municipality or department
Status: in_force

Charges shall be made for any service rendered by a public works to a municipality or to any department or works of the municipality, at the rate applicable to other customers taking service under similar conditions. Revenues derived from such service shall be treated as all other revenues. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 33, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, § 4406.56 (Williams, § 4406.48); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1308.
Charges shall be made for any service rendered by a public works to a municipality or to any department or works of the municipality, at the rate applicable to other customers taking service under similar conditions. Revenues derived from such service shall be treated as all other revenues.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 33, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, § 4406.56 (Williams, § 4406.48); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1308.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-5-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-5-104
Creation of metropolitan port authority
Status: in_force

(a) Any metropolitan government having a population of not less than one hundred thousand (100,000) may create a metropolitan port authority in the manner provided in this chapter. (b) The governing body of the creating municipality, if it shall determine the public convenience and necessity requires the creation of a metropolitan port authority, shall adopt, and the executive officer of the creating municipality shall approve, a resolution so declaring and creating an authority, which resolution shall designate the name and principal office address of the authority. A certified copy of the resolution shall be filed with the secretary of state and with the commissioner of transportation, and upon adoption and filing, the authority shall constitute a body politic and corporate, with all the powers provided in this chapter. A copy of the resolution shall also be filed with the department of community and economic development, or its functional successor. Acts 1979, ch. 95, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-3753.
(a) Any metropolitan government having a population of not less than one hundred thousand (100,000) may create a metropolitan port authority in the manner provided in this chapter.
(b) The governing body of the creating municipality, if it shall determine the public convenience and necessity requires the creation of a metropolitan port authority, shall adopt, and the executive officer of the creating municipality shall approve, a resolution so declaring and creating an authority, which resolution shall designate the name and principal office address of the authority. A certified copy of the resolution shall be filed with the secretary of state and with the commissioner of transportation, and upon adoption and filing, the authority shall constitute a body politic and corporate, with all the powers provided in this chapter. A copy of the resolution shall also be filed with the department of community and economic development, or its functional successor.
Acts 1979, ch. 95, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-3753.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-116 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-116
Execution of leases, contracts, deeds
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all leases, contracts, deeds of conveyance or instruments in writing executed by the authority shall be executed in the name of the authority by the chair or secretary of the authority, or by such other officers as the board of directors, by resolution, may direct, and the seal of the authority may be affixed to the instruments. Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all leases, contracts, deeds of conveyance or instruments in writing executed by the authority shall be executed in the name of the authority by the chair or secretary of the authority, or by such other officers as the board of directors, by resolution, may direct, and the seal of the authority may be affixed to the instruments.
Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-90-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 90 / Section 7-90-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Medical School Authorities Act of 2010." Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Medical School Authorities Act of 2010."
Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-309 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 53 / Section 7-53-309
Bonds as legal investments and lawful security
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under the authority of this chapter and secured by a pledge of full faith and credit shall be and are hereby declared to be legal and authorized investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, fiduciaries, trustees, guardians and for all public funds of the state, including, but not limited to, the sinking funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, or other political corporations, or subdivisions of the state. Such bonds shall be eligible to secure the deposit of any and all public funds of the state, and any and all public funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts or other political corporations or subdivisions of the state, and such bonds shall be lawful and sufficient security for the deposits to the extent of their value when accompanied by all unmatured coupons appertaining to the bonds. Acts 1955, ch. 210, § 17; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 708, § 5.25; T.C.A., § 6-2816.
Bonds issued under the authority of this chapter and secured by a pledge of full faith and credit shall be and are hereby declared to be legal and authorized investments for banks, savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, insurance companies, fiduciaries, trustees, guardians and for all public funds of the state, including, but not limited to, the sinking funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, or other political corporations, or subdivisions of the state. Such bonds shall be eligible to secure the deposit of any and all public funds of the state, and any and all public funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts or other political corporations or subdivisions of the state, and such bonds shall be lawful and sufficient security for the deposits to the extent of their value when accompanied by all unmatured coupons appertaining to the bonds.
Acts 1955, ch. 210, § 17; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 708, § 5.25; T.C.A., § 6-2816.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-36-119 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 7-36-119
Rates, fees, or other charges for services, facilities, and commodities
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall not be operated for gain or profit or primarily as a source of revenue to the associated municipality or any other person or entity. The authority shall, however, prescribe and collect rates, fees, or charges for the services, facilities, and commodities made available by the authority, and shall revise such rates, fees, or charges from time to time whenever necessary so that each system, or any combined systems as authorized in this chapter, shall be and always remain self-supporting, and shall not require appropriations by the associated municipality or any other municipality, this state, or any political subdivision of this state to carry out the authority's purpose. Any one (1) system of the authority shall not subsidize any other system, unless the systems are operated as a combined system in accordance with the terms of this chapter, in which case the combined system shall be self-supporting. The authority shall keep books and records as may be required to properly account for the reasonable distribution of joint or common expenses between the systems of the authority. (b) The rates, fees, or charges prescribed for each system shall be such as will produce revenue at least sufficient: (1) To provide for the payment of all expenses of operation and maintenance of such system; (2) To pay when due principal of, and interest on, all bonds of the authority payable from the revenues of such system; (3) To pay any payments in lieu of taxes authorized to be paid pursuant to this chapter; and (4) To establish proper reserves for the system. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 446,s 15, eff. 5/25/2017. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
(a) The authority shall not be operated for gain or profit or primarily as a source of revenue to the associated municipality or any other person or entity. The authority shall, however, prescribe and collect rates, fees, or charges for the services, facilities, and commodities made available by the authority, and shall revise such rates, fees, or charges from time to time whenever necessary so that each system, or any combined systems as authorized in this chapter, shall be and always remain self-supporting, and shall not require appropriations by the associated municipality or any other municipality, this state, or any political subdivision of this state to carry out the authority's purpose. Any one (1) system of the authority shall not subsidize any other system, unless the systems are operated as a combined system in accordance with the terms of this chapter, in which case the combined system shall be self-supporting. The authority shall keep books and records as may be required to properly account for the reasonable distribution of joint or common expenses between the systems of the authority.
(b) The rates, fees, or charges prescribed for each system shall be such as will produce revenue at least sufficient: (1) To provide for the payment of all expenses of operation and maintenance of such system; (2) To pay when due principal of, and interest on, all bonds of the authority payable from the revenues of such system; (3) To pay any payments in lieu of taxes authorized to be paid pursuant to this chapter; and (4) To establish proper reserves for the system.
(1) To provide for the payment of all expenses of operation and maintenance of such system;
(2) To pay when due principal of, and interest on, all bonds of the authority payable from the revenues of such system;
(3) To pay any payments in lieu of taxes authorized to be paid pursuant to this chapter; and
(4) To establish proper reserves for the system.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 446,s 15, eff. 5/25/2017.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1403 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1403
Physical design of premises
Status: in_force

No person shall own, operate, manage, rent, lease or exercise control over any commercial building, structure, premises or portion or part of any commercial building, structure or premises that is an adult-oriented establishment and that contains: (1) Partitions between subdivisions of a room, portion or part of a building, structure or premises having an aperture that is designed or constructed to facilitate sexual activity between persons on either side of the partition; or (2) Booths, stalls, or partitioned portions of a room or individual rooms, used for the viewing of motion pictures or other forms of entertainment, having doors, curtains or portal partitions, unless such booths, stalls, partitioned portions of a room or individual rooms so used shall have at least one (1) side open to adjacent public rooms so that the area inside is visible to persons in adjacent public rooms. Such areas shall be lighted in a manner that the persons in the areas used for viewing motion pictures or other forms of entertainment are visible from the adjacent public rooms, but such lighting shall not be of such intensity as to prevent the viewing of motion pictures or other offered entertainment. Acts 1995, ch. 421, § 4.
No person shall own, operate, manage, rent, lease or exercise control over any commercial building, structure, premises or portion or part of any commercial building, structure or premises that is an adult-oriented establishment and that contains:
(1) Partitions between subdivisions of a room, portion or part of a building, structure or premises having an aperture that is designed or constructed to facilitate sexual activity between persons on either side of the partition; or
(2) Booths, stalls, or partitioned portions of a room or individual rooms, used for the viewing of motion pictures or other forms of entertainment, having doors, curtains or portal partitions, unless such booths, stalls, partitioned portions of a room or individual rooms so used shall have at least one (1) side open to adjacent public rooms so that the area inside is visible to persons in adjacent public rooms. Such areas shall be lighted in a manner that the persons in the areas used for viewing motion pictures or other forms of entertainment are visible from the adjacent public rooms, but such lighting shall not be of such intensity as to prevent the viewing of motion pictures or other offered entertainment.
Acts 1995, ch. 421, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-57-604 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 57 / Section 7-57-604
Sale of hospital - Referendum
Status: in_force

With respect to the sale of hospital property, this part shall not be construed or implemented in any manner that abolishes or diminishes the public's opportunity to require a public referendum as authorized by a municipal charter. Acts 1996, ch. 778, § 2.
With respect to the sale of hospital property, this part shall not be construed or implemented in any manner that abolishes or diminishes the public's opportunity to require a public referendum as authorized by a municipal charter.
Acts 1996, ch. 778, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-56-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 56 / Section 7-56-105
Interlocal and intergovernmental cooperation - Joint agreements
Status: in_force

Any municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it, has the power to enter into such agreements with other municipalities and counties within the state for the joint establishment, purchase and operation of public transportation systems in a metropolitan area. Such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it, or a combination of municipalities, counties, or other political subdivisions, likewise has the authority to enter into agreements with other states and the counties and municipalities of other states, by interstate compact, or by agreement under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, compiled in title 12, chapter 9. Acts 1970, ch. 515, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-3805.
Any municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it, has the power to enter into such agreements with other municipalities and counties within the state for the joint establishment, purchase and operation of public transportation systems in a metropolitan area. Such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it, or a combination of municipalities, counties, or other political subdivisions, likewise has the authority to enter into agreements with other states and the counties and municipalities of other states, by interstate compact, or by agreement under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, compiled in title 12, chapter 9.
Acts 1970, ch. 515, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-3805.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-33-117 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 33 / Section 7-33-117
Collection of assessments notwithstanding tax levy
Status: in_force

In case the municipality levies and collects ad valorem taxes for the purpose of paying the principal and interest of any bonds, or any part of the principal and interest of the bonds, the municipality shall, nevertheless, have the power and authority to proceed with the levy and collection of assessments. Such assessments, or part of the assessments, sufficient for the purpose, shall be paid into the treasury of the municipality to reimburse the treasury for the amount thus paid out of such ad valorem taxes. Such money thus reimbursed to the treasury shall be used, under the direction of the legislative body of the municipality, for any lawful corporate purpose for which ad valorem taxes may legally be levied and collected. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 10; Shan., § 1991a55; Code 1932, § 3462; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1217.
In case the municipality levies and collects ad valorem taxes for the purpose of paying the principal and interest of any bonds, or any part of the principal and interest of the bonds, the municipality shall, nevertheless, have the power and authority to proceed with the levy and collection of assessments. Such assessments, or part of the assessments, sufficient for the purpose, shall be paid into the treasury of the municipality to reimburse the treasury for the amount thus paid out of such ad valorem taxes. Such money thus reimbursed to the treasury shall be used, under the direction of the legislative body of the municipality, for any lawful corporate purpose for which ad valorem taxes may legally be levied and collected.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 10; Shan., § 1991a55; Code 1932, § 3462; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1217.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-105
Notice of ordinance and hearing of objections
Status: in_force

Notice of the adoption of an ordinance shall be given by publishing a notice once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. It shall not be necessary to set out in full in the notice the ordinance, but the notice shall state the character of the improvement or improvements, the location and terminal points of the improvements, and also the time and place, not less than two (2) weeks from the date of first publication of the notice, at which the legislative body of the municipality shall meet to hear remonstrances or protests against the making of the improvement or improvements. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 2; Shan., §§ 1991a5, 1991a6; Acts 1921 Private, ch. 526, § 1; mod. Code 1932, §§ 3412, 3413; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1105.
Notice of the adoption of an ordinance shall be given by publishing a notice once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in some newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. It shall not be necessary to set out in full in the notice the ordinance, but the notice shall state the character of the improvement or improvements, the location and terminal points of the improvements, and also the time and place, not less than two (2) weeks from the date of first publication of the notice, at which the legislative body of the municipality shall meet to hear remonstrances or protests against the making of the improvement or improvements.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 2; Shan., §§ 1991a5, 1991a6; Acts 1921 Private, ch. 526, § 1; mod. Code 1932, §§ 3412, 3413; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1105.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-5-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-5-102
Declaration of purpose and necessity - Exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared that a clear need exists in metropolitan areas of Tennessee for improved transportation and navigation for the movement and transportation of people, goods and merchandise, and for the creation of expanded employment opportunities through the promotion of commerce and industry, with minimal pollution, which requires that such metropolitan areas have the option of placing the central operation and financing of such metropolitan port and development agencies within metropolitan instrumentalities, and that such instrumentalities have the authority to acquire from the state, or other owners, real and personal property, and to develop, manage and operate the same for economic and industrial development. It is hereby declared that port authorities created pursuant to this chapter are public and governmental bodies acting as agencies and instrumentalities of the creating and participating municipalities; and that the acquisition, operation, financing and disposal of ports, lands, industrial and other related facilities are hereby declared to be for a public and governmental purpose and a matter of public necessity. The property and revenues of the authority or any interest in the property and revenues shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation. Acts 1979, ch. 95, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3751.
It is hereby declared that a clear need exists in metropolitan areas of Tennessee for improved transportation and navigation for the movement and transportation of people, goods and merchandise, and for the creation of expanded employment opportunities through the promotion of commerce and industry, with minimal pollution, which requires that such metropolitan areas have the option of placing the central operation and financing of such metropolitan port and development agencies within metropolitan instrumentalities, and that such instrumentalities have the authority to acquire from the state, or other owners, real and personal property, and to develop, manage and operate the same for economic and industrial development. It is hereby declared that port authorities created pursuant to this chapter are public and governmental bodies acting as agencies and instrumentalities of the creating and participating municipalities; and that the acquisition, operation, financing and disposal of ports, lands, industrial and other related facilities are hereby declared to be for a public and governmental purpose and a matter of public necessity. The property and revenues of the authority or any interest in the property and revenues shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation.
Acts 1979, ch. 95, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3751.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-127 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-127
Street names and numbers
Status: in_force

(a) Unless expressly provided otherwise by law, the authority to name public and private roads and streets, including roads and streets located within residential developments, and to assign property numbers relating to the roads and streets, is exclusively vested in the legislative bodies of counties for unincorporated areas, and municipalities within their incorporated boundaries; provided, that the exercise of this authority must be in a manner acceptable to the United States postal service. (b) The legislative bodies of any county or municipality may delegate the authority provided under this section to the emergency communications district, if there be one; provided, that the legislative body shall approve road or street name changes made by the district under such terms as the legislative body may determine. (c) Any county or city, including districts with delegated authority, may establish and impose reasonable fees and enforce policies relating to the changing of names of roads and streets, and may establish and enforce policies for the assignment and posting requirements of property numbers. (d) The legislative bodies of all counties and municipalities, or their designees, shall provide their local county election commissions an updated list of any modifications or changes to all house, road, or street names or numbers every six (6) months. (e) This section may not be construed to require a local government to maintain any portion of a road that the local government has not accepted. Acts 1994, ch. 807, § 2; 1995, ch. 68, § 4; 1997, ch. 136, § 1; 2004, ch. 480, § 13.
(a) Unless expressly provided otherwise by law, the authority to name public and private roads and streets, including roads and streets located within residential developments, and to assign property numbers relating to the roads and streets, is exclusively vested in the legislative bodies of counties for unincorporated areas, and municipalities within their incorporated boundaries; provided, that the exercise of this authority must be in a manner acceptable to the United States postal service.
(b) The legislative bodies of any county or municipality may delegate the authority provided under this section to the emergency communications district, if there be one; provided, that the legislative body shall approve road or street name changes made by the district under such terms as the legislative body may determine.
(c) Any county or city, including districts with delegated authority, may establish and impose reasonable fees and enforce policies relating to the changing of names of roads and streets, and may establish and enforce policies for the assignment and posting requirements of property numbers.
(d) The legislative bodies of all counties and municipalities, or their designees, shall provide their local county election commissions an updated list of any modifications or changes to all house, road, or street names or numbers every six (6) months.
(e) This section may not be construed to require a local government to maintain any portion of a road that the local government has not accepted.
Acts 1994, ch. 807, § 2; 1995, ch. 68, § 4; 1997, ch. 136, § 1; 2004, ch. 480, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-39-311 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 7-39-311
Exemption from Tennessee public utility commission jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The exemption heretofore granted to municipalities from the jurisdiction of the Tennessee public utility commission is hereby granted to any energy acquisition corporation. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94,s 12, eff. 4/4/2017. Acts 1977, ch. 299, § 17; T.C.A., § 6-4217; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 75; 1997, ch. 93, § 18.
The exemption heretofore granted to municipalities from the jurisdiction of the Tennessee public utility commission is hereby granted to any energy acquisition corporation.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94,s 12, eff. 4/4/2017.
Acts 1977, ch. 299, § 17; T.C.A., § 6-4217; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 75; 1997, ch. 93, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-59-106 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 59 / Section 7-59-106
Fees payable by companies operating under grandfather clauses
Status: in_force

Any cable television company that shall receive the benefits of operating under the grandfather clauses contained in this part shall pay the county governing body or municipality the same fees as would be charged to a new franchise company by the county or municipality. These fees shall not be inconsistent with the requirements and regulations of the federal communications commission. Acts 1977, ch. 334, § 6; T.C.A., § 6-4306.
Any cable television company that shall receive the benefits of operating under the grandfather clauses contained in this part shall pay the county governing body or municipality the same fees as would be charged to a new franchise company by the county or municipality. These fees shall not be inconsistent with the requirements and regulations of the federal communications commission.
Acts 1977, ch. 334, § 6; T.C.A., § 6-4306.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1503 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1503
Time off for political activities limited
Status: in_force

Any time off from work used by the employee for participation in political activities shall be limited to earned days off, vacation days, or by any other arrangements worked out between the employee and the municipal or county governmental body. Acts 1996, ch. 678, § 1.
Any time off from work used by the employee for participation in political activities shall be limited to earned days off, vacation days, or by any other arrangements worked out between the employee and the municipal or county governmental body.
Acts 1996, ch. 678, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-104
Appointment of time to hear objections
Status: in_force

The ordinance shall appoint a time when the legislative body of the municipality shall meet, which shall not be less than two (2) weeks after the date of the first publication of notice of the ordinance, to hear any objections or remonstrances that may be made to the improvement, the manner of making objections, or the character of material to be used. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 2; Shan., § 1991a4; Code 1932, § 3411; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1104.
The ordinance shall appoint a time when the legislative body of the municipality shall meet, which shall not be less than two (2) weeks after the date of the first publication of notice of the ordinance, to hear any objections or remonstrances that may be made to the improvement, the manner of making objections, or the character of material to be used.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 2; Shan., § 1991a4; Code 1932, § 3411; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1104.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-2-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7-2-103
Organization of charter commission - Officers and personnel - Compensation - Vacancies
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the charter commission shall hold an organizational meeting at the courthouse at ten o'clock a.m. (10:00 a.m.) on the fifth day following their appointment or election, or at such subsequent date and place as a majority of the members may assemble. (b) The metropolitan government charter commission shall be authorized to elect a chair, a secretary, and such other officers as it may deem necessary. (c) The charter commission shall be authorized to employ such staff as may be required to assist it in drafting a charter for a single metropolitan government, which shall consolidate county and city functions as provided in this chapter and which shall be proposed for adoption. (d) Members of the charter commission shall not receive per diem or other compensation for their services, except reimbursement of actual expenses by members. (e) The staff employed by the commission shall be paid compensation as determined by the charter commission within the limits of funds available to it under this chapter. (f) Vacancies in the office of charter commission shall be filled by the remaining members. Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 5; 1961, ch. 199, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-3706; Acts 1989, ch. 576, §§ 3, 4, 7.
(a) The members of the charter commission shall hold an organizational meeting at the courthouse at ten o'clock a.m. (10:00 a.m.) on the fifth day following their appointment or election, or at such subsequent date and place as a majority of the members may assemble.
(b) The metropolitan government charter commission shall be authorized to elect a chair, a secretary, and such other officers as it may deem necessary.
(c) The charter commission shall be authorized to employ such staff as may be required to assist it in drafting a charter for a single metropolitan government, which shall consolidate county and city functions as provided in this chapter and which shall be proposed for adoption.
(d) Members of the charter commission shall not receive per diem or other compensation for their services, except reimbursement of actual expenses by members.
(e) The staff employed by the commission shall be paid compensation as determined by the charter commission within the limits of funds available to it under this chapter.
(f) Vacancies in the office of charter commission shall be filled by the remaining members.
Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 5; 1961, ch. 199, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-3706; Acts 1989, ch. 576, §§ 3, 4, 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-83-307 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 83 / Section 7-83-307
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.59 (Williams, § 3708.62); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2715.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.59 (Williams, § 3708.62); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2715.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-83-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 83 / Section 7-83-104
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1980, ch. 756, § 7.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1980, ch. 756, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-405 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-405
Selection of inmate participants
Status: in_force

Participating inmates shall be carefully screened and the committing courts shall be consulted before an inmate is placed in the restitution program. Acts 1978, ch. 698, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-3739.
Participating inmates shall be carefully screened and the committing courts shall be consulted before an inmate is placed in the restitution program.
Acts 1978, ch. 698, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-3739.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-88-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 88 / Section 7-88-104
Annual adjustments to base tax revenue
Status: in_force

Annual adjustments to the base tax revenues of the tourism development zone 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 to the municipality or public authority. Acts 1998, ch. 1055, § 5.
Annual adjustments to the base tax revenues of the tourism development zone 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 to the municipality or public authority.
Acts 1998, ch. 1055, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1405 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1405
Hours of operation for live, stage adult entertainment
Status: in_force

The opening and closing time limitations placed on adult-oriented establishments in § 7-51-1402 shall not apply to an establishment or the portion of an establishment that offers only live, stage adult entertainment in a theatre, adult cabaret, or dinner show type setting. Acts 1995, ch. 421, § 6.
The opening and closing time limitations placed on adult-oriented establishments in § 7-51-1402 shall not apply to an establishment or the portion of an establishment that offers only live, stage adult entertainment in a theatre, adult cabaret, or dinner show type setting.
Acts 1995, ch. 421, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-65-118 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 65 / Section 7-65-118
Nonprofit corporation - Disposition of earnings
Status: in_force

The authority shall be a nonprofit corporation and no part of its net earnings remaining after payment of its expenses shall inure to the benefit of any individual, firm or corporation, except that in the event the board of directors of the authority shall determine that sufficient provision has been made for the full payment of the expenses, bonds, and other obligations of the authority, then any net earnings of the authority thereafter accruing shall be paid to the municipality with respect to which the authority was organized; provided, that nothing contained in this section shall prevent the board of directors from transferring all or any part of its properties in accordance with the terms of any lease entered into by the authority. Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 18.
The authority shall be a nonprofit corporation and no part of its net earnings remaining after payment of its expenses shall inure to the benefit of any individual, firm or corporation, except that in the event the board of directors of the authority shall determine that sufficient provision has been made for the full payment of the expenses, bonds, and other obligations of the authority, then any net earnings of the authority thereafter accruing shall be paid to the municipality with respect to which the authority was organized; provided, that nothing contained in this section shall prevent the board of directors from transferring all or any part of its properties in accordance with the terms of any lease entered into by the authority.
Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-626 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-626
Lien on affected property
Status: in_force

An assessment, any interest accruing on the assessment, and the costs of collection of the assessment shall constitute a lien on and against the property upon which the assessment is levied as of the effective date of the ordinance levying the assessment, which lien shall be superior to the lien of any trust deed, mortgage, mechanic's or material supplier's lien or other encumbrance, except those of the state, county or municipality for taxes. Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
An assessment, any interest accruing on the assessment, and the costs of collection of the assessment shall constitute a lien on and against the property upon which the assessment is levied as of the effective date of the ordinance levying the assessment, which lien shall be superior to the lien of any trust deed, mortgage, mechanic's or material supplier's lien or other encumbrance, except those of the state, county or municipality for taxes.
Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-57-202 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 57 / Section 7-57-202
Change of name
Status: in_force

An authority created and existing pursuant to this chapter may, at any time, by resolution adopted by a majority of its board of trustees, change its name. A copy of such resolution, duly verified by the chair and secretary of the board of trustees before an officer authorized by the laws of this state to administer oaths, shall be delivered to the secretary of state, together with a conformed copy of the resolution. If the secretary of state determines that the proposed name is not identical with that of any other corporation of this state, or so nearly similar as to lead to confusion and uncertainty, the secretary of state shall receive and file it and record it in an appropriate book of record in the secretary of state's office, and thereupon return to the authority the conformed copy, together with a certificate stating that attached to the certificate is a true copy of the document filed in the secretary of state's office and showing the date of such filing. Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-4005.
An authority created and existing pursuant to this chapter may, at any time, by resolution adopted by a majority of its board of trustees, change its name. A copy of such resolution, duly verified by the chair and secretary of the board of trustees before an officer authorized by the laws of this state to administer oaths, shall be delivered to the secretary of state, together with a conformed copy of the resolution. If the secretary of state determines that the proposed name is not identical with that of any other corporation of this state, or so nearly similar as to lead to confusion and uncertainty, the secretary of state shall receive and file it and record it in an appropriate book of record in the secretary of state's office, and thereupon return to the authority the conformed copy, together with a certificate stating that attached to the certificate is a true copy of the document filed in the secretary of state's office and showing the date of such filing.
Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-4005.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-34-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 34 / Section 7-34-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Governing body" means bodies and boards, by whatsoever names they may be known, charged with the governing of a municipality; (2) "Municipality" means any county or incorporated city or town of the state; and (3) "Public works" means any one (1) or combination of two (2) or more of the following: water, sewerage, gas or electric heat, light or power works, plants and systems or parking facilities, together with all parts thereof and appurtenances thereto, including, but not limited to, supply and distribution systems, electrical power purchased from the Tennessee valley authority or similar governmental agencies, on a current or long-term purchase basis, reservoirs, dams, sewage treatment and disposal works and generating plants. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 33, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 4406.43 (Williams, § 4406.35); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1302; Acts 1981, ch. 260, § 1; 1996, ch. 614, § 1; 2003 , ch. 20, § 1.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Governing body" means bodies and boards, by whatsoever names they may be known, charged with the governing of a municipality;
(2) "Municipality" means any county or incorporated city or town of the state; and
(3) "Public works" means any one (1) or combination of two (2) or more of the following: water, sewerage, gas or electric heat, light or power works, plants and systems or parking facilities, together with all parts thereof and appurtenances thereto, including, but not limited to, supply and distribution systems, electrical power purchased from the Tennessee valley authority or similar governmental agencies, on a current or long-term purchase basis, reservoirs, dams, sewage treatment and disposal works and generating plants.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 33, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 4406.43 (Williams, § 4406.35); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1302; Acts 1981, ch. 260, § 1; 1996, ch. 614, § 1; 2003 , ch. 20, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-90-118 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 90 / Section 7-90-118
Completion of corporate purpose - Dissolution
Status: in_force

If the board of directors of an authority or the governing body of the creating municipality by resolution determines that the purposes for which the authority was formed have been substantially accomplished and all bonds theretofore issued and all obligations theretofore incurred by the authority have been fully paid, then the members of the board of directors or the executive officers of the municipality, as the case may be, shall thereupon execute and file for record in the office of the secretary of state a certificate of dissolution, reciting such facts and declaring the authority to be dissolved. Such certificate of dissolution shall be executed under the 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 with respect to which the authority was organized, and possession of such funds and properties shall forthwith be delivered to such municipality. Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
If the board of directors of an authority or the governing body of the creating municipality by resolution determines that the purposes for which the authority was formed have been substantially accomplished and all bonds theretofore issued and all obligations theretofore incurred by the authority have been fully paid, then the members of the board of directors or the executive officers of the municipality, as the case may be, shall thereupon execute and file for record in the office of the secretary of state a certificate of dissolution, reciting such facts and declaring the authority to be dissolved. Such certificate of dissolution shall be executed under the 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 with respect to which the authority was organized, and possession of such funds and properties shall forthwith be delivered to such municipality.
Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-56-207 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 56 / Section 7-56-207
Condemnation
Status: in_force

The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn, in the name of the authority, any land, easements, or rights-of-way in the boundaries of the authority that, in the opinion of the board of directors, are necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part; provided, that condemnation of any land, easements, or rights-of-way in which railroad lines are located shall be limited to such lines that are abandoned or proposed for abandonment by operating railroads in Tennessee as were contained in the previous provisions in Category I, 49 CFR 1121.20, as of 1983. Title to property so condemned shall be taken by and in the name of the authority, and the property shall thereafter be entrusted to the authority for the purposes of this chapter. Such condemnation proceedings shall be in accordance with title 29, chapters 16 and 17. Where title to any property sought to be condemned is defective, it shall be passed by the judgment or decree of the court. Where condemnation proceedings become necessary, the court in which any such proceedings are filed shall, upon application by the authority, and upon posting of a bond with the clerk of the court in such amount as the court may deem commensurate with the value of the property, order that a writ of possession shall issue immediately, or as soon and upon such terms as the court, in its discretion, may deem proper and just. Acts 1983, ch. 221, § 7.
The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn, in the name of the authority, any land, easements, or rights-of-way in the boundaries of the authority that, in the opinion of the board of directors, are necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part; provided, that condemnation of any land, easements, or rights-of-way in which railroad lines are located shall be limited to such lines that are abandoned or proposed for abandonment by operating railroads in Tennessee as were contained in the previous provisions in Category I, 49 CFR 1121.20, as of 1983. Title to property so condemned shall be taken by and in the name of the authority, and the property shall thereafter be entrusted to the authority for the purposes of this chapter. Such condemnation proceedings shall be in accordance with title 29, chapters 16 and 17. Where title to any property sought to be condemned is defective, it shall be passed by the judgment or decree of the court. Where condemnation proceedings become necessary, the court in which any such proceedings are filed shall, upon application by the authority, and upon posting of a bond with the clerk of the court in such amount as the court may deem commensurate with the value of the property, order that a writ of possession shall issue immediately, or as soon and upon such terms as the court, in its discretion, may deem proper and just.
Acts 1983, ch. 221, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-21-202 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 21 / Section 7-21-202
Expenses of charter commission - Funding - Staff - Compensation of staff and members
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty of the county legislative body to appropriate sufficient funds to defray the expenses of the charter commission, which appropriation shall be not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Such funds shall be disbursed by the fiscal officer of the county upon appropriate documentation signed by the chair or the secretary of the charter commission. (b) The charter commission is authorized to employ such staff as may be required to assist in performing its duties, which staff shall be paid compensation as determined by the charter commission within the limits of funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (a). (c) Members of the charter commission shall not receive per diem or other compensation for their services except reimbursement of actual expenses authorized and approved by the charter commission. Acts 1991, ch. 497, § 202.
(a) It is the duty of the county legislative body to appropriate sufficient funds to defray the expenses of the charter commission, which appropriation shall be not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Such funds shall be disbursed by the fiscal officer of the county upon appropriate documentation signed by the chair or the secretary of the charter commission.
(b) The charter commission is authorized to employ such staff as may be required to assist in performing its duties, which staff shall be paid compensation as determined by the charter commission within the limits of funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (a).
(c) Members of the charter commission shall not receive per diem or other compensation for their services except reimbursement of actual expenses authorized and approved by the charter commission.
Acts 1991, ch. 497, § 202.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Utility District Law of 1937." Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.26; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2601.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Utility District Law of 1937."
Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.26; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2601.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-120 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-120
Joint operation of authorities
Status: in_force

(a) The powers conferred upon authorities created under this chapter may be exercised by two (2) or more such authorities acting jointly. (b) Two (2) or more municipalities by resolution may, by acting jointly, incorporate a convention center authority to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. When two (2) or more municipalities incorporate such an authority, each and every requisite pertaining to the application for incorporation, charter and amendment of charter shall, as nearly as may be practicable, be incumbent in like manner upon each municipality joining in the creation of the authority. Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
(a) The powers conferred upon authorities created under this chapter may be exercised by two (2) or more such authorities acting jointly.
(b) Two (2) or more municipalities by resolution may, by acting jointly, incorporate a convention center authority to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. When two (2) or more municipalities incorporate such an authority, each and every requisite pertaining to the application for incorporation, charter and amendment of charter shall, as nearly as may be practicable, be incumbent in like manner upon each municipality joining in the creation of the authority.
Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-305 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-305
Consolidation or merger for purposes of financial stability
Status: in_force

(a) As a means to restore financial stability to financially distressed emergency communications districts and to ensure continued 911 service for the benefit of the public, the board may study the possible consolidation or merger of two (2) or more adjacent emergency communications districts, if at least one (1) such emergency communications district is financially distressed. In the event that the board determines that such a consolidation or merger is in the best interest of the public, and after holding public hearings within the service areas of the affected emergency communications districts, the board may order the consolidation or merger. The board shall establish rules and policies concerning the composition and selection of the board of directors, and shall establish technical and operating standards and a rate structure for such multi-jurisdictional emergency communications district; provided, that such action shall not threaten the financial integrity or stability of the affected emergency communications districts, or the level and quality of 911 service. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) to the contrary, a merger or consolidation affecting a non-financially distressed emergency communications district shall not become effective without the prior approval of the board of directors of such non-financially distressed emergency communications district. (c) For purposes of determining whether an emergency communications district is financially distressed, the board shall not consider an emergency communications district's depreciation costs as an operating expense. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 795,s 11, eff. 1/1/2015. Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 9.
(a) As a means to restore financial stability to financially distressed emergency communications districts and to ensure continued 911 service for the benefit of the public, the board may study the possible consolidation or merger of two (2) or more adjacent emergency communications districts, if at least one (1) such emergency communications district is financially distressed. In the event that the board determines that such a consolidation or merger is in the best interest of the public, and after holding public hearings within the service areas of the affected emergency communications districts, the board may order the consolidation or merger. The board shall establish rules and policies concerning the composition and selection of the board of directors, and shall establish technical and operating standards and a rate structure for such multi-jurisdictional emergency communications district; provided, that such action shall not threaten the financial integrity or stability of the affected emergency communications districts, or the level and quality of 911 service.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) to the contrary, a merger or consolidation affecting a non-financially distressed emergency communications district shall not become effective without the prior approval of the board of directors of such non-financially distressed emergency communications district.
(c) For purposes of determining whether an emergency communications district is financially distressed, the board shall not consider an emergency communications district's depreciation costs as an operating expense.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 795,s 11, eff. 1/1/2015.
Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-2-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7-2-104
Appropriation for charter commission - Disbursement - Cooperation from public officials
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any charter commission is established as provided in this chapter, it shall be the duty of the governing body of the county to appropriate sufficient funds to defray the expenses of the commission, which appropriation shall be not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) nor more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Such funds shall be disbursed by the county mayor or other fiscal officer of the county upon vouchers or warrants signed by the chair and the secretary of the commission. (b) All public officials shall, upon request, furnish the commission with all information and assistance necessary or appropriate for its work. Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 6; 1961, ch. 199, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A., § 6-3707; Acts 1989, ch. 576, §§ 5, 7; 1997, ch. 261, § 1; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
(a) Whenever any charter commission is established as provided in this chapter, it shall be the duty of the governing body of the county to appropriate sufficient funds to defray the expenses of the commission, which appropriation shall be not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) nor more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Such funds shall be disbursed by the county mayor or other fiscal officer of the county upon vouchers or warrants signed by the chair and the secretary of the commission.
(b) All public officials shall, upon request, furnish the commission with all information and assistance necessary or appropriate for its work.
Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 6; 1961, ch. 199, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A., § 6-3707; Acts 1989, ch. 576, §§ 5, 7; 1997, ch. 261, § 1; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-106 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-106
Status - Corporate powers - Charges not taxes
Status: in_force

The emergency communications district so created shall be a "municipality" or public corporation in perpetuity under its corporate name, and the district shall in that name be a body politic and corporate with power of perpetual succession, but without any power to levy or collect taxes. Charges for services authorized in this chapter shall not be construed as taxes and shall be payable as bona fide service charges by all service users, whether private or public, profit making, or not-for-profit, including governmental entities. The powers of each district shall be vested in and exercised by a majority of the members of the board of directors of the district. Acts 1984, ch. 867, § 6; 1987, ch. 94, § 1.
The emergency communications district so created shall be a "municipality" or public corporation in perpetuity under its corporate name, and the district shall in that name be a body politic and corporate with power of perpetual succession, but without any power to levy or collect taxes. Charges for services authorized in this chapter shall not be construed as taxes and shall be payable as bona fide service charges by all service users, whether private or public, profit making, or not-for-profit, including governmental entities. The powers of each district shall be vested in and exercised by a majority of the members of the board of directors of the district.
Acts 1984, ch. 867, § 6; 1987, ch. 94, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-56-107 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 56 / Section 7-56-107
Subsidy of public or private transportation companies
Status: in_force

Any municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, incorporated or existing under the laws of Tennessee, additionally has the power and authority to pay unto public or private transportation companies for the local carriage of passengers a reasonable subsidy of their operation, the amount of the subsidy to be wholly in the discretion of the governing body of any such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, to ensure continued operation of a public transportation system in any such municipality, county or intrastate or interstate metropolitan area. Acts 1970, ch. 515, § 7; 1970, ch. 519, § 1; 1971, ch. 160, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-3807.
Any municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, incorporated or existing under the laws of Tennessee, additionally has the power and authority to pay unto public or private transportation companies for the local carriage of passengers a reasonable subsidy of their operation, the amount of the subsidy to be wholly in the discretion of the governing body of any such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, to ensure continued operation of a public transportation system in any such municipality, county or intrastate or interstate metropolitan area.
Acts 1970, ch. 515, § 7; 1970, ch. 519, § 1; 1971, ch. 160, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-3807.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-38-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 38 / Section 7-38-103
Property
Status: in_force

The company may also procure fire engines, buckets, hooks, ladders, and all implements necessary for working such engines and carrying out the objectives of its formation, and may hold property, real or personal, sufficient for its purposes, and as a place for the keeping of the implements and meetings of its members. Code 1858, § 1708 (deriv. Acts 1831, ch. 27, § 1); Shan., § 3021; Code 1932, § 5246; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2403.
The company may also procure fire engines, buckets, hooks, ladders, and all implements necessary for working such engines and carrying out the objectives of its formation, and may hold property, real or personal, sufficient for its purposes, and as a place for the keeping of the implements and meetings of its members.
Code 1858, § 1708 (deriv. Acts 1831, ch. 27, § 1); Shan., § 3021; Code 1932, § 5246; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2403.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1501 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1501
Rights guaranteed to local government employees
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any county, municipal, metropolitan, or other local governmental charter to the contrary, and notwithstanding any resolution or ordinance adopted by any such county, municipality or other local governmental unit to the contrary, every employee of every such local governmental unit shall enjoy the same rights of other citizens of Tennessee to be a candidate for any state or local political office, the right to participate in political activities by supporting or opposing political parties, political candidates, and petitions to governmental entities; provided, further, the city, county, municipal, metropolitan or other local government is not required to pay the employee's salary for work not performed for the governmental entity; and provided, further, that unless otherwise authorized by law or local ordinance, an employee of a municipal government or of a metropolitan government shall not be qualified to run for elected office in the local governing body of such local governmental unit in which the employee is employed. Acts 1996, ch. 678, § 1.
Notwithstanding any county, municipal, metropolitan, or other local governmental charter to the contrary, and notwithstanding any resolution or ordinance adopted by any such county, municipality or other local governmental unit to the contrary, every employee of every such local governmental unit shall enjoy the same rights of other citizens of Tennessee to be a candidate for any state or local political office, the right to participate in political activities by supporting or opposing political parties, political candidates, and petitions to governmental entities; provided, further, the city, county, municipal, metropolitan or other local government is not required to pay the employee's salary for work not performed for the governmental entity; and provided, further, that unless otherwise authorized by law or local ordinance, an employee of a municipal government or of a metropolitan government shall not be qualified to run for elected office in the local governing body of such local governmental unit in which the employee is employed.
Acts 1996, ch. 678, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-81-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 7-81-104
Certification of result
Status: in_force

The county election commission shall determine and declare the results of the election and shall certify the results within forty-eight (48) hours after the commission completes its duties under § 2-8-105(3) . The county election commission shall file the certificate with the county clerk. Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 7; Shan., § 2023a23; Code 1932, § 3654; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(42); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2507.
The county election commission shall determine and declare the results of the election and shall certify the results within forty-eight (48) hours after the commission completes its duties under § 2-8-105(3) . The county election commission shall file the certificate with the county clerk.
Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 7; Shan., § 2023a23; Code 1932, § 3654; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(42); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2507.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-102
Ordinance for improvement
Status: in_force

When the legislative body of any municipality shall determine to construct any improvement authorized by § 7-32-101 , it shall adopt an ordinance that such improvement or improvements shall be made, which ordinance shall describe the nature and extent of the work, the character of materials to be used, the location and the terminal points of the proposed improvements, and the flood plain, streets, alleys, highways, or other public places, or part or parts thereof, on which such improvements are to be made, and which shall direct that full details, drawings, plans, specifications, and surveys of the work and estimates be prepared by the city engineer, or such other person as may be designated in the ordinance; or the legislative body may adopt plans for such work already prepared. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 2; Shan., § 1991a2; mod. Code 1932, § 3409; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1102; Acts 2001, ch. 267, § 2.
When the legislative body of any municipality shall determine to construct any improvement authorized by § 7-32-101 , it shall adopt an ordinance that such improvement or improvements shall be made, which ordinance shall describe the nature and extent of the work, the character of materials to be used, the location and the terminal points of the proposed improvements, and the flood plain, streets, alleys, highways, or other public places, or part or parts thereof, on which such improvements are to be made, and which shall direct that full details, drawings, plans, specifications, and surveys of the work and estimates be prepared by the city engineer, or such other person as may be designated in the ordinance; or the legislative body may adopt plans for such work already prepared.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 2; Shan., § 1991a2; mod. Code 1932, § 3409; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1102; Acts 2001, ch. 267, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-6-107 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7-6-107
General powers
Status: in_force

An authority has all of the powers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, excluding the exercise of the power of eminent domain and the power to levy and collect taxes and special assessments, including, but not limited to, the power to: (1) Have perpetual succession, sue and be sued, and adopt a corporate seal; (2) Acquire real or personal property or any interest in real or personal property by gift, lease, or purchase, for any of the purposes provided in this chapter and sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any such property; (3) Enter into contracts and agreements with any person or entity for any of the purposes provided for in this chapter; and (4) Make application directly to the proper federal, state, county and municipal officials and agencies, or to any other source, public or private, for loans, grants, guarantees or other financial assistance in aid of the purposes provided for in this chapter. Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 7; T.C.A., § 6-3770.
An authority has all of the powers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, excluding the exercise of the power of eminent domain and the power to levy and collect taxes and special assessments, including, but not limited to, the power to:
(1) Have perpetual succession, sue and be sued, and adopt a corporate seal;
(2) Acquire real or personal property or any interest in real or personal property by gift, lease, or purchase, for any of the purposes provided in this chapter and sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any such property;
(3) Enter into contracts and agreements with any person or entity for any of the purposes provided for in this chapter; and
(4) Make application directly to the proper federal, state, county and municipal officials and agencies, or to any other source, public or private, for loans, grants, guarantees or other financial assistance in aid of the purposes provided for in this chapter.
Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 7; T.C.A., § 6-3770.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-57-106 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 57 / Section 7-57-106
Supplemental nature of chapter
Status: in_force

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. 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. Any metropolitan government or any home rule municipality authorized under this chapter to create a metropolitan hospital authority may do so without the necessity of a charter amendment, notwithstanding anything in its charter to the contrary. Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 21; T.C.A., § 6-4024.
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. 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. Any metropolitan government or any home rule municipality authorized under this chapter to create a metropolitan hospital authority may do so without the necessity of a charter amendment, notwithstanding anything in its charter to the contrary.
Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 21; T.C.A., § 6-4024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-36-123 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 7-36-123
Deposit of moneys
Status: in_force

All moneys of the authority, from whatever source derived, shall be deposited in one (1) or more banks or trust companies and, to the extent required of political subdivisions of this state, such accounts shall be continuously insured by an agency of the federal government or secured by a pledge of direct obligations of the United States or of this state having an aggregate market value, exclusive of accrued interest, at all times at least equal to the balance on deposit in any such account. Such securities shall either be deposited with the authority or held by a trustee or agent satisfactory to the authority. In lieu of any pledge of such securities, the deposits may be secured by a surety bond, which shall be in form, sufficiency, and substance satisfactory to the authority. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
All moneys of the authority, from whatever source derived, shall be deposited in one (1) or more banks or trust companies and, to the extent required of political subdivisions of this state, such accounts shall be continuously insured by an agency of the federal government or secured by a pledge of direct obligations of the United States or of this state having an aggregate market value, exclusive of accrued interest, at all times at least equal to the balance on deposit in any such account. Such securities shall either be deposited with the authority or held by a trustee or agent satisfactory to the authority. In lieu of any pledge of such securities, the deposits may be secured by a surety bond, which shall be in form, sufficiency, and substance satisfactory to the authority.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-403 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-403
Rates sufficient to pay costs and retire bonds
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners of any district shall prescribe and collect reasonable rates, fees, tolls, or charges for the services, facilities and commodities of its system or systems, shall prescribe penalties for the nonpayment of the rates, fees, tolls, or charges, and shall revise such rates, fees, tolls or charges from time to time whenever necessary to ensure that such system or systems shall be and always remain self-supporting. The rates, fees, tolls or charges prescribed shall be such as will always produce revenue at least sufficient to: (1) Provide for all expenses of operation and maintenance of the system or systems, including reserves for the expenses; and (2) Pay when due all bonds and interest on the bonds, for the payment of which such revenues are or shall have been pledged, charged or otherwise encumbered, including reserves for the bonds and interest. Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.40 (Williams, § 3695.39); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2625; Acts 1987, ch. 422, § 8; 1989, ch. 139, § 6; 1989, ch. 221, § 8; 2011, ch. 392, § 13; 2012, ch. 674, § 1.
The board of commissioners of any district shall prescribe and collect reasonable rates, fees, tolls, or charges for the services, facilities and commodities of its system or systems, shall prescribe penalties for the nonpayment of the rates, fees, tolls, or charges, and shall revise such rates, fees, tolls or charges from time to time whenever necessary to ensure that such system or systems shall be and always remain self-supporting. The rates, fees, tolls or charges prescribed shall be such as will always produce revenue at least sufficient to:
(1) Provide for all expenses of operation and maintenance of the system or systems, including reserves for the expenses; and
(2) Pay when due all bonds and interest on the bonds, for the payment of which such revenues are or shall have been pledged, charged or otherwise encumbered, including reserves for the bonds and interest.
Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 14; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.40 (Williams, § 3695.39); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2625; Acts 1987, ch. 422, § 8; 1989, ch. 139, § 6; 1989, ch. 221, § 8; 2011, ch. 392, § 13; 2012, ch. 674, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-137 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-137
Default in installment payments
Status: in_force

If any property owner defaults in the payment of any installment and interest on the installments, all of the installments, with interest, and an additional sum equal to one-half (½) the annual interest, shall become immediately due and payable. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 7; Shan., § 1991a33; Code 1932, § 3440; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1137.
If any property owner defaults in the payment of any installment and interest on the installments, all of the installments, with interest, and an additional sum equal to one-half (½) the annual interest, shall become immediately due and payable.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 7; Shan., § 1991a33; Code 1932, § 3440; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1137.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-36-117 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 7-36-117
Bond not debt of state, municipality, or other political subdivision of state
Status: in_force

No owner of any bonds issued under this chapter shall have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing powers of this state, the associated municipality, or any other municipality or political subdivision of this state to pay such bonds or the interest thereon. Each bond issued under this chapter shall recite in substance that such bond, including the interest thereon, is payable solely from the revenues pledged to the payment thereof, and that the bond does not constitute a debt of this state, any municipality, or any other political subdivision of this state. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
No owner of any bonds issued under this chapter shall have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing powers of this state, the associated municipality, or any other municipality or political subdivision of this state to pay such bonds or the interest thereon. Each bond issued under this chapter shall recite in substance that such bond, including the interest thereon, is payable solely from the revenues pledged to the payment thereof, and that the bond does not constitute a debt of this state, any municipality, or any other political subdivision of this state.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-81-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 7-81-101
Petition for election
Status: in_force

(a) In any community where there are as many as twenty (20) residences within one square mile (1 sq. mi.), whether the parties owning the residences reside in the community during the whole year or not, any ten (10) of the registered voters may file with the county election commission of the county in which the square mile, or the greater part of the square mile lies, a petition in substance as follows: "To the county election commission of ______________ county: We, the undersigned registered voters, desire that a square mile (or such other quantity as may be desired) be incorporated by the name of (here insert name of town). The incorporated territory lies in civil district No. ____________________, county of ______________, and is bounded as follows: (here insert boundaries of territory). We therefore pray that you hold an election to determine whether the territory shall be incorporated." (b) The petition shall be sworn to by some one (1) of the signers, who shall state under oath that such person is acquainted with the other signers, and that they are registered voters within the territory to be incorporated. Acts 1901, ch. 64, §§ 1, 2; Shan., §§ 2023a17, 2023a18; Code 1932, §§ 3648, 3649; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(39); impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2501.
(a) In any community where there are as many as twenty (20) residences within one square mile (1 sq. mi.), whether the parties owning the residences reside in the community during the whole year or not, any ten (10) of the registered voters may file with the county election commission of the county in which the square mile, or the greater part of the square mile lies, a petition in substance as follows: "To the county election commission of ______________ county: We, the undersigned registered voters, desire that a square mile (or such other quantity as may be desired) be incorporated by the name of (here insert name of town). The incorporated territory lies in civil district No. ____________________, county of ______________, and is bounded as follows: (here insert boundaries of territory). We therefore pray that you hold an election to determine whether the territory shall be incorporated."
"To the county election commission of ______________ county:
We, the undersigned registered voters, desire that a square mile (or such other quantity as may be desired) be incorporated by the name of (here insert name of town). The incorporated territory lies in civil district No. ____________________, county of ______________, and is bounded as follows: (here insert boundaries of territory). We therefore pray that you hold an election to determine whether the territory shall be incorporated."
(b) The petition shall be sworn to by some one (1) of the signers, who shall state under oath that such person is acquainted with the other signers, and that they are registered voters within the territory to be incorporated.
Acts 1901, ch. 64, §§ 1, 2; Shan., §§ 2023a17, 2023a18; Code 1932, §§ 3648, 3649; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(39); impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2501.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-81-109 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 7-81-109
Incorporation - Designation as sanitary districts
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the registration of the certificate, the petitioners and their successors and all other voters of the town shall be incorporated and be vested with the right conferred by this chapter, and none other, it being the intention not to confer upon the corporation the powers of incorporated towns in this state. (b) The corporations organized under this chapter shall be known as "Sanitary Districts." Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 13; Shan., § 2023a29; Code 1932, § 3660; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2512.
(a) Upon the registration of the certificate, the petitioners and their successors and all other voters of the town shall be incorporated and be vested with the right conferred by this chapter, and none other, it being the intention not to confer upon the corporation the powers of incorporated towns in this state.
(b) The corporations organized under this chapter shall be known as "Sanitary Districts."
Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 13; Shan., § 2023a29; Code 1932, § 3660; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2512.