Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-224 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-224
Discharges
Status: in_force

(a) An enlisted person may be discharged from the national guard prior to the expiration of that person's term of enlistment under such conditions as may be prescribed by applicable laws and regulations of the United States and by parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter and regulations issued pursuant thereto. (b) An enlisted person discharged from the national guard shall receive a discharge in writing in such form and of such type of classification as may be prescribed by applicable laws and regulations of the United States and by regulations issued pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 43; T.C.A., § 7-140.
(a) An enlisted person may be discharged from the national guard prior to the expiration of that person's term of enlistment under such conditions as may be prescribed by applicable laws and regulations of the United States and by parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
(b) An enlisted person discharged from the national guard shall receive a discharge in writing in such form and of such type of classification as may be prescribed by applicable laws and regulations of the United States and by regulations issued pursuant to parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 43; T.C.A., § 7-140.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-615 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-615
Disrespect toward superior commissioned officer
Status: in_force

Any member of the national guard who behaves with disrespect toward the guard member's superior commissioned officer is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 59; T.C.A., § 7-315; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any member of the national guard who behaves with disrespect toward the guard member's superior commissioned officer is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 59; T.C.A., § 7-315; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-4-205 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 4 / Section 58-4-205
Penalty for misappropriation of funds
Status: in_force

Any and all persons accepting the custody or control of any part of any such appropriation provided for, who misappropriates or aids in the misappropriation or willful diversion of any part of the same is guilty of a Class E felony, which penalty may be commuted to six (6) months in the workhouse in the discretion of the court, and shall be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) which, when collected, shall be paid into the county school fund. Acts 1919, ch. 10, § 5; 1919, ch. 41, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 6054a10; Code 1932, § 10247; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-905; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 76.
Any and all persons accepting the custody or control of any part of any such appropriation provided for, who misappropriates or aids in the misappropriation or willful diversion of any part of the same is guilty of a Class E felony, which penalty may be commuted to six (6) months in the workhouse in the discretion of the court, and shall be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) which, when collected, shall be paid into the county school fund.
Acts 1919, ch. 10, § 5; 1919, ch. 41, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 6054a10; Code 1932, § 10247; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-905; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 76.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-503 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-503
Payment for lands
Status: in_force

The lands so acquired in accordance with §§ 58-1-501 - 58-1-505 will be paid for out of the funds of the state not otherwise appropriated. Acts 1941, ch. 2, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 186.6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-509.
The lands so acquired in accordance with §§ 58-1-501 - 58-1-505 will be paid for out of the funds of the state not otherwise appropriated.
Acts 1941, ch. 2, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 186.6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-509.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-107 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-107
Troops on active duty - Commanding officers - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

When troops of the national guard are assigned to any state duty contemplated hereby, they shall act under the orders of the governor as commander in chief. Commanding officers of troops so employed are responsible only to their military superiors, and shall not act under, nor be subject to, the orders of any civil officer; they shall apply military tactics in respect to the manner in which they shall act to accomplish their missions, and shall use the minimum amount of force necessary to ensure the accomplishment thereof. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 6; T.C.A., § 7-107.
When troops of the national guard are assigned to any state duty contemplated hereby, they shall act under the orders of the governor as commander in chief. Commanding officers of troops so employed are responsible only to their military superiors, and shall not act under, nor be subject to, the orders of any civil officer; they shall apply military tactics in respect to the manner in which they shall act to accomplish their missions, and shall use the minimum amount of force necessary to ensure the accomplishment thereof.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 6; T.C.A., § 7-107.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-901 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-901
Short title
Status: in_force

This part is known and may be cited as the "Resilient Tennessee Revolving Loan Fund Act." Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 686,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
This part is known and may be cited as the "Resilient Tennessee Revolving Loan Fund Act."
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 686,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-903 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-903
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Director" means the director of the agency; (2) "Eligible recipient" means Tennessee counties and local governments, as well as other entities or persons eligible under federal emergency management agency (FEMA) eligibility guidelines, or amendments to eligibility in the STORM Act, in effect at the time of the award; (3) "Fund" means the Resilient Tennessee Revolving Loan Fund established in this part; and (4) "STORM Act" means the federal Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Act (Pub. L. No. 116-284). Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 686,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Director" means the director of the agency;
(2) "Eligible recipient" means Tennessee counties and local governments, as well as other entities or persons eligible under federal emergency management agency (FEMA) eligibility guidelines, or amendments to eligibility in the STORM Act, in effect at the time of the award;
(3) "Fund" means the Resilient Tennessee Revolving Loan Fund established in this part; and
(4) "STORM Act" means the federal Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Act (Pub. L. No. 116-284).
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 686,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-601 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-601
Report to the Tennessee emergency management agency of accidents involving hazardous materials
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in addition to any reports required by law, any person who is transporting hazardous materials and placarded as carrying such materials as required by regulations of the department of safety and/or department of transportation shall report any accident or incident in which such materials are released from the container in which such materials are being transported to the Tennessee emergency management agency as soon as practicable after such accident or incident. Any other person having knowledge of such accident or incident shall also report such accident or incident to the Tennessee emergency management agency. Acts 1979, ch. 188, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-6-301; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 117; T.C.A., § 58-2-301 ; Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 2.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, in addition to any reports required by law, any person who is transporting hazardous materials and placarded as carrying such materials as required by regulations of the department of safety and/or department of transportation shall report any accident or incident in which such materials are released from the container in which such materials are being transported to the Tennessee emergency management agency as soon as practicable after such accident or incident. Any other person having knowledge of such accident or incident shall also report such accident or incident to the Tennessee emergency management agency.
Acts 1979, ch. 188, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-6-301; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 117; T.C.A., § 58-2-301 ; Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-612 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-612
Assistance with unlawful enlistment, appointment or separation
Status: in_force

Any person who effects an enlistment or appointment in or a separation from the national guard of any person who is known to such person to be ineligible for such enlistment, appointment, or separation because it is prohibited by law, regulation, or order is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 56; T.C.A., § 7-312; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any person who effects an enlistment or appointment in or a separation from the national guard of any person who is known to such person to be ineligible for such enlistment, appointment, or separation because it is prohibited by law, regulation, or order is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 56; T.C.A., § 7-312; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-505 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-505
Lease to United States
Status: in_force

The governor is authorized and empowered to lease lands acquired in accordance with §§ 58-1-501 - 58-1-504, to the United States government when such action is deemed by the governor to be advantageous to the defense of the state and the nation. A lease of such land executed by the governor in the name of the state of Tennessee will be adequate to vest in the United States government such leasehold rights as shall therein be set out. Acts 1941, ch. 2, § 5; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 186.7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-511.
The governor is authorized and empowered to lease lands acquired in accordance with §§ 58-1-501 - 58-1-504, to the United States government when such action is deemed by the governor to be advantageous to the defense of the state and the nation. A lease of such land executed by the governor in the name of the state of Tennessee will be adequate to vest in the United States government such leasehold rights as shall therein be set out.
Acts 1941, ch. 2, § 5; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 186.7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-511.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-3-104 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 3 / Section 58-3-104
Information furnished to veterans
Status: in_force

The department of veterans services shall collect all necessary data and information regarding facilities and services available to veterans, their families and dependents, and shall cooperate with all information or service agencies throughout the state in informing such persons regarding the existence or availability of all educational, training and retraining facilities; health, medical, rehabilitation and housing services and facilities; employment and reemployment services; federal, state and local laws affording rights, privileges and benefits to veterans, their families and dependents, and all other matters of similar, related or appropriate nature. Acts 1945, ch. 40, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.9 (Williams, § 1012.11); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 6; Acts 1975, ch. 249, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1006.
The department of veterans services shall collect all necessary data and information regarding facilities and services available to veterans, their families and dependents, and shall cooperate with all information or service agencies throughout the state in informing such persons regarding the existence or availability of all educational, training and retraining facilities; health, medical, rehabilitation and housing services and facilities; employment and reemployment services; federal, state and local laws affording rights, privileges and benefits to veterans, their families and dependents, and all other matters of similar, related or appropriate nature.
Acts 1945, ch. 40, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.9 (Williams, § 1012.11); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 6; Acts 1975, ch. 249, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1006.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-3-107 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 3 / Section 58-3-107
Oaths administered by department employees
Status: in_force

The commissioner of veterans services and the assistant commissioners or service officers herein provided shall be authorized to take acknowledgements and administer oaths and affirmations and perform such other notarial acts as may be required in the presentation of claims hereunder, including all affidavits, affirmations and acknowledgements directly or by necessary implication falling within the purview of §§ 58-3-104 - 58-3-108, but not further or otherwise. The commissioner likewise is authorized to designate in writing to be filed with the secretary of state, such additional employees of the department as the commissioner may desire to perform such notarial functions, which writing in case of an employee in the central office shall be filed with the secretary of state, and if in a branch office, shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which such branch office is located. Any false statement made on oath or affirmation before any of such persons shall subject the offender to punishment for perjury under the penalties now provided by law. Acts 1945, ch. 40, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.13 (Williams, § 1012.16); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 6; impl. am. Acts 1975, ch. 249, §§ 1-3; Acts 1975, ch. 249, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1009.
The commissioner of veterans services and the assistant commissioners or service officers herein provided shall be authorized to take acknowledgements and administer oaths and affirmations and perform such other notarial acts as may be required in the presentation of claims hereunder, including all affidavits, affirmations and acknowledgements directly or by necessary implication falling within the purview of §§ 58-3-104 - 58-3-108, but not further or otherwise. The commissioner likewise is authorized to designate in writing to be filed with the secretary of state, such additional employees of the department as the commissioner may desire to perform such notarial functions, which writing in case of an employee in the central office shall be filed with the secretary of state, and if in a branch office, shall be filed with the county clerk of the county in which such branch office is located. Any false statement made on oath or affirmation before any of such persons shall subject the offender to punishment for perjury under the penalties now provided by law.
Acts 1945, ch. 40, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.13 (Williams, § 1012.16); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 6; impl. am. Acts 1975, ch. 249, §§ 1-3; Acts 1975, ch. 249, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1009.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-7-106 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 7 / Section 58-7-106
Conflicts of interest
Status: in_force

If any matter before the board involves a project, transaction, or relationship in which a member or the member's associated institution, business or board has a direct or a conflicting interest, the member shall make known to the board that interest and shall be prohibited from participating in discussions and voting on that matter. Acts 1988, ch. 899, § 6.
If any matter before the board involves a project, transaction, or relationship in which a member or the member's associated institution, business or board has a direct or a conflicting interest, the member shall make known to the board that interest and shall be prohibited from participating in discussions and voting on that matter.
Acts 1988, ch. 899, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-632 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-632
Application and effect of Sections 58-1-611 - 58-1-633
Status: in_force

Sections 58-1-611 - 58-1-633 are applicable to members of the national guard while they are in a drill or duty status. The enumeration of crimes and offenses herein is declared to be cumulative to other criminal and penal statutes of the state, it being the intent of the general assembly that §§ 58-1-611 - 58-1-633 are designed solely to create certain specified offenses peculiar to the military and necessary to the discipline, training, proper functioning and the orderly government of the national guard. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 76; T.C.A., § 7-332.
Sections 58-1-611 - 58-1-633 are applicable to members of the national guard while they are in a drill or duty status. The enumeration of crimes and offenses herein is declared to be cumulative to other criminal and penal statutes of the state, it being the intent of the general assembly that §§ 58-1-611 - 58-1-633 are designed solely to create certain specified offenses peculiar to the military and necessary to the discipline, training, proper functioning and the orderly government of the national guard.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 76; T.C.A., § 7-332.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-205 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-205
Assemblies, annual training and other duty
Status: in_force

(a) Members and units of the national guard shall assemble for such drill, or other equivalent training, instruction or duties during each year and shall participate in such field training, encampments, maneuvers, schools, conferences, or other similar duties each year as may be ordered by competent authority; provided, that no assembly of any unit of the national guard shall be ordered in time of peace for any day during which a state or federal election shall be held, except in case of disaster, riot, attack, invasion or insurrection or imminent danger thereof. (b) Members of the national guard, with their consent, may be ordered by the governor, or under the governor's authority, to perform special duty, including, but not limited to, duty, as a member of, or in any other capacity with, any military board, or as an investigating officer or medical examiner. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 20; T.C.A., § 7-121.
(a) Members and units of the national guard shall assemble for such drill, or other equivalent training, instruction or duties during each year and shall participate in such field training, encampments, maneuvers, schools, conferences, or other similar duties each year as may be ordered by competent authority; provided, that no assembly of any unit of the national guard shall be ordered in time of peace for any day during which a state or federal election shall be held, except in case of disaster, riot, attack, invasion or insurrection or imminent danger thereof.
(b) Members of the national guard, with their consent, may be ordered by the governor, or under the governor's authority, to perform special duty, including, but not limited to, duty, as a member of, or in any other capacity with, any military board, or as an investigating officer or medical examiner.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 20; T.C.A., § 7-121.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-101 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-101
Short title
Status: in_force

Parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter may be cited as the "Tennessee Military Code of 1970." Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 271,s 1, eff. 5/4/2017. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-101.
Parts 1, 2 and 4-6 of this chapter may be cited as the "Tennessee Military Code of 1970."
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 271,s 1, eff. 5/4/2017.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 1; T.C.A., § 7-101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-4-302 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 4 / Section 58-4-302
Donations of P.O.W.-M.I.A. flags
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual or group may donate a P.O.W.-M.I.A. flag to a county, municipal or state government for the display of the flag pursuant to this part. (b) In addition to the display of the flag over the state capitol pursuant to § 58-4-301(b) , the P.O.W.-M.I.A. flag may be displayed by a county or municipal government at the following buildings on any day the United States flag is displayed: (1) The courthouse or other building that serves as the main administrative building of the county; or (2) The building that serves as the city or town hall or main administrative building of the municipality. (c) If the flag is displayed, it shall be displayed in accordance with § 4-1-406(a) . Acts 1994, ch. 713, § 1; 2011 , ch. 238, § 2.
(a) Any individual or group may donate a P.O.W.-M.I.A. flag to a county, municipal or state government for the display of the flag pursuant to this part.
(b) In addition to the display of the flag over the state capitol pursuant to § 58-4-301(b) , the P.O.W.-M.I.A. flag may be displayed by a county or municipal government at the following buildings on any day the United States flag is displayed: (1) The courthouse or other building that serves as the main administrative building of the county; or (2) The building that serves as the city or town hall or main administrative building of the municipality.
(1) The courthouse or other building that serves as the main administrative building of the county; or
(2) The building that serves as the city or town hall or main administrative building of the municipality.
(c) If the flag is displayed, it shall be displayed in accordance with § 4-1-406(a) .
Acts 1994, ch. 713, § 1; 2011 , ch. 238, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-1-511 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 1 / Section 58-1-511
Title to armories
Status: in_force

The title to all armories procured under §§ 58-1-507 - 58-1-512 shall be taken in the name of the state. Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 83; T.C.A., § 7-519.
The title to all armories procured under §§ 58-1-507 - 58-1-512 shall be taken in the name of the state.
Acts 1970, ch. 596, § 83; T.C.A., § 7-519.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-3-102 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 3 / Section 58-3-102
Substitution of military service for occupational experience
Status: in_force

(a) The lack of experience in terms of days, weeks, months or years shall not be a barrier to any honorably discharged veteran of World War II seeking to qualify for any position, trade, profession or vocation; provided, that such veteran was engaged in the profession, trade, position or occupation prior to entry into the service; provided further, that the time in days, weeks, months or years spent in the service plus the time previously spent at such trade, profession, vocation or occupation equals the experience required for such trade, position or occupation; and provided further, that such veteran possesses all other necessary qualifications for such trade, position or occupation. (b) This section shall not apply to any profession requiring great skill and technical knowledge except in cases where the veteran can present satisfactory evidence from the veteran's service record that the veteran was engaged in such profession while in service for a period of time which meets the necessary experience qualifications. Acts 1947, ch. 186, §§ 1, 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.34 (Williams, § 1012.37); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1002.
(a) The lack of experience in terms of days, weeks, months or years shall not be a barrier to any honorably discharged veteran of World War II seeking to qualify for any position, trade, profession or vocation; provided, that such veteran was engaged in the profession, trade, position or occupation prior to entry into the service; provided further, that the time in days, weeks, months or years spent in the service plus the time previously spent at such trade, profession, vocation or occupation equals the experience required for such trade, position or occupation; and provided further, that such veteran possesses all other necessary qualifications for such trade, position or occupation.
(b) This section shall not apply to any profession requiring great skill and technical knowledge except in cases where the veteran can present satisfactory evidence from the veteran's service record that the veteran was engaged in such profession while in service for a period of time which meets the necessary experience qualifications.
Acts 1947, ch. 186, §§ 1, 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 1012.34 (Williams, § 1012.37); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 7-1002.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-501 — TN Code / Title 58 / Chapter 2 / Section 58-2-501
Emergency severe weather information system
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall be known and cited as the "Tennessee Emergency Severe Weather Information Act." (b) The director of the Tennessee emergency management agency may make agreements with the national oceanic and atmospheric administration of the United States department of commerce for the purpose of creating, developing and maintaining a statewide weather radio system for the communication of weather warnings and emergency information to the citizens of Tennessee. (c) It is the intent of the general assembly that the extent of such agreements and the cost of implementing and operating such weather radio system shall be within the appropriations of the general assembly for such purpose. Acts 1977, ch. 157, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., §§ 7-634, 7-6-201, 58-2-201; Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 2.
(a) This part shall be known and cited as the "Tennessee Emergency Severe Weather Information Act."
(b) The director of the Tennessee emergency management agency may make agreements with the national oceanic and atmospheric administration of the United States department of commerce for the purpose of creating, developing and maintaining a statewide weather radio system for the communication of weather warnings and emergency information to the citizens of Tennessee.
(c) It is the intent of the general assembly that the extent of such agreements and the cost of implementing and operating such weather radio system shall be within the appropriations of the general assembly for such purpose.
Acts 1977, ch. 157, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., §§ 7-634, 7-6-201, 58-2-201; Acts 2000, ch. 946, § 2.