Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-133 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-133
Design review commission - Authority - Members - Appeal of decisions
Status: in_force

Any municipality may create a design review commission (DRC) having the authority to develop general guidelines for the exterior appearance of nonresidential property, multiple family residential property, and any entrance to a nonresidential development within the municipality. The municipal governing body may designate the planning commission as the DRC. When the municipality creates a separate DRC, the mayor shall appoint the members of the DRC from residents of the municipality and shall strive to ensure that the membership is representative of the municipality as a whole, including, if possible, members with either architectural or engineering knowledge, or any other person having experience in nonresidential building. Any property owner affected by the guidelines may appeal a decision of the DRC to the municipality's planning commission or, if there is no planning commission or if the municipality has designated the planning commission as the DRC, to the municipality's governing body. Acts 2008, ch. 1049, § 1.
Any municipality may create a design review commission (DRC) having the authority to develop general guidelines for the exterior appearance of nonresidential property, multiple family residential property, and any entrance to a nonresidential development within the municipality. The municipal governing body may designate the planning commission as the DRC. When the municipality creates a separate DRC, the mayor shall appoint the members of the DRC from residents of the municipality and shall strive to ensure that the membership is representative of the municipality as a whole, including, if possible, members with either architectural or engineering knowledge, or any other person having experience in nonresidential building. Any property owner affected by the guidelines may appeal a decision of the DRC to the municipality's planning commission or, if there is no planning commission or if the municipality has designated the planning commission as the DRC, to the municipality's governing body.
Acts 2008, ch. 1049, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-208 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-208
Amendment of budget ordinance
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise restricted by law, the governing body may amend the budget ordinance in the same manner as any other ordinance may be amended. Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
Except as otherwise restricted by law, the governing body may amend the budget ordinance in the same manner as any other ordinance may be amended.
Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-134 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-134
Sale of surplus property by public auction includes sale by Internet auction
Status: in_force

When a municipality is required by any law to sell surplus property by public auction, "public auction" includes the sale by Internet auction. Acts 2009, ch. 173, § 4.
When a municipality is required by any law to sell surplus property by public auction, "public auction" includes the sale by Internet auction.
Acts 2009, ch. 173, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1006 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1006
Appointment of administrative hearing officer - Temporary appointment of admininstrative law judge
Status: in_force

(a) Each administrative hearing officer shall be appointed by the local governing body for a four-year term and serve at the pleasure of the appointing governing body. Such administrative hearing officer may be reappointed. (b) An administrative hearing officer shall be one (1) of the following: (1) Licensed building inspector; (2) Licensed plumbing inspector; (3) Licensed electrical inspector; (4) Licensed attorney; (5) Licensed architect; or (6) Licensed engineer. (c) A municipality may also contract with the administrative procedures division, office of the Tennessee secretary of state to employ an administrative law judge on a temporary basis to serve as an administrative hearing officer. Such administrative law judge shall not be subject to the requirements of § 6-54-1007(a) and (b) . Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) Each administrative hearing officer shall be appointed by the local governing body for a four-year term and serve at the pleasure of the appointing governing body. Such administrative hearing officer may be reappointed.
(b) An administrative hearing officer shall be one (1) of the following: (1) Licensed building inspector; (2) Licensed plumbing inspector; (3) Licensed electrical inspector; (4) Licensed attorney; (5) Licensed architect; or (6) Licensed engineer.
(1) Licensed building inspector;
(2) Licensed plumbing inspector;
(3) Licensed electrical inspector;
(4) Licensed attorney;
(5) Licensed architect; or
(6) Licensed engineer.
(c) A municipality may also contract with the administrative procedures division, office of the Tennessee secretary of state to employ an administrative law judge on a temporary basis to serve as an administrative hearing officer. Such administrative law judge shall not be subject to the requirements of § 6-54-1007(a) and (b) .
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-33-105 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 33 / Section 6-33-105
Advisory boards
Status: in_force

The council shall by ordinance create a personnel advisory board and may create such other boards advisory to the council and manager with respect to specific municipal functions as it may deem necessary, prescribing in each case the number, manner of appointment, length of term, and advisory duties of members of such boards who shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in official duties. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.13; T.C.A., § 6-3305.
The council shall by ordinance create a personnel advisory board and may create such other boards advisory to the council and manager with respect to specific municipal functions as it may deem necessary, prescribing in each case the number, manner of appointment, length of term, and advisory duties of members of such boards who shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in official duties.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.13; T.C.A., § 6-3305.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-53-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Section 6-53-108
Petitions for recall elections
Status: in_force

(a) The charter of any municipality to the contrary notwithstanding, any petition or petitions required to be filed under a municipal charter in order to cause a recall election of whatever type or kind, whether in the nature of a new municipal election prior to the next regular election or otherwise, shall contain one (1) or more specific grounds for removal. (b) This section shall be construed to be remedial and shall be given a liberal and retroactive effect where legally permissible. Acts 1981, ch. 323, §§ 1, 2.
(a) The charter of any municipality to the contrary notwithstanding, any petition or petitions required to be filed under a municipal charter in order to cause a recall election of whatever type or kind, whether in the nature of a new municipal election prior to the next regular election or otherwise, shall contain one (1) or more specific grounds for removal.
(b) This section shall be construed to be remedial and shall be given a liberal and retroactive effect where legally permissible.
Acts 1981, ch. 323, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-220 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-220
County of situs to continue receiving tax revenues from new municipality until July 1 - Exception - Notice to department
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, whenever a new municipality incorporates under any form of charter, the county or counties in which the new municipality is located shall continue to receive the revenue from all state and local taxes distributed on the basis of situs of collection, generated within the newly incorporated area, until July 1 following the incorporation, unless the incorporation takes effect on July 1. (b) If the incorporation takes effect on July 1, then the municipality shall begin receiving revenue from such taxes generated within its corporate boundaries for the period beginning July 1. (c) Whenever a municipality incorporates, the municipality shall notify the department of revenue of such incorporation prior to the incorporation becoming effective for the purpose of tax administration. (d) Such taxes shall include the local sales tax authorized in § 67-6-103 , the income tax on dividends authorized in § 67-2-102 , and all other such taxes distributed to counties and municipalities based on the situs of their collection. Acts 1998, ch. 651, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, whenever a new municipality incorporates under any form of charter, the county or counties in which the new municipality is located shall continue to receive the revenue from all state and local taxes distributed on the basis of situs of collection, generated within the newly incorporated area, until July 1 following the incorporation, unless the incorporation takes effect on July 1.
(b) If the incorporation takes effect on July 1, then the municipality shall begin receiving revenue from such taxes generated within its corporate boundaries for the period beginning July 1.
(c) Whenever a municipality incorporates, the municipality shall notify the department of revenue of such incorporation prior to the incorporation becoming effective for the purpose of tax administration.
(d) Such taxes shall include the local sales tax authorized in § 67-6-103 , the income tax on dividends authorized in § 67-2-102 , and all other such taxes distributed to counties and municipalities based on the situs of their collection.
Acts 1998, ch. 651, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-109 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-109
Powers of council
Status: in_force

The council may by resolution subpoena and examine witnesses, order the production of books and papers, and shall have the same powers as a circuit court to punish for refusal to obey such an order or subpoena or for disorderly or contemptuous behavior in the presence of the council. Its presiding officer may administer oaths to witnesses. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.09; T.C.A., § 6-3209.
The council may by resolution subpoena and examine witnesses, order the production of books and papers, and shall have the same powers as a circuit court to punish for refusal to obey such an order or subpoena or for disorderly or contemptuous behavior in the presence of the council. Its presiding officer may administer oaths to witnesses.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.09; T.C.A., § 6-3209.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-104
Regulation of electrical work
Status: in_force

All incorporated cities, towns, and villages, however formed, are empowered to regulate the business of electricians and electrical work in such cities, towns, or villages, and to enforce efficiency of same, and to that end to pass all ordinances necessary to carry out and enforce the powers delegated. Acts 1925, ch. 83, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1915a1; mod. Code 1932, § 3327; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-611.
All incorporated cities, towns, and villages, however formed, are empowered to regulate the business of electricians and electrical work in such cities, towns, or villages, and to enforce efficiency of same, and to that end to pass all ordinances necessary to carry out and enforce the powers delegated.
Acts 1925, ch. 83, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1915a1; mod. Code 1932, § 3327; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-611.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-31-302 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 31 / Section 6-31-302
Board of education member - Amended petition
Status: in_force

If, by the certificate, the petition is shown to be insufficient, it may be amended within ten (10) days from the date of the certificate. The county election commission shall, within fifteen (15) days after such amendment, make the same examination as provided in § 6-31-301 of the amended petition, and, if its certificate shall hold the same to be insufficient, such petition shall be returned to the persons filing it. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.15; T.C.A., § 6-3116.
If, by the certificate, the petition is shown to be insufficient, it may be amended within ten (10) days from the date of the certificate. The county election commission shall, within fifteen (15) days after such amendment, make the same examination as provided in § 6-31-301 of the amended petition, and, if its certificate shall hold the same to be insufficient, such petition shall be returned to the persons filing it.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.15; T.C.A., § 6-3116.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-111 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-111
Officers and employees of school system
Status: in_force

All of the officers and employees of the city school system shall be subject to §§ 6-35-407 - 6-35-413 of this charter, with the school system standing in the stead of the city, with the board of education in the stead of the city council, board members in the stead of council members, chair in the stead of the mayor, and the director of schools in the stead of the city manager and the city clerk, and that on actions taken under this chapter, the rules and regulations of the board shall have the same force and effect as an ordinance of the city council. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.11; T.C.A., § 6-3611.
All of the officers and employees of the city school system shall be subject to §§ 6-35-407 - 6-35-413 of this charter, with the school system standing in the stead of the city, with the board of education in the stead of the city council, board members in the stead of council members, chair in the stead of the mayor, and the director of schools in the stead of the city manager and the city clerk, and that on actions taken under this chapter, the rules and regulations of the board shall have the same force and effect as an ordinance of the city council.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.11; T.C.A., § 6-3611.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-3-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-101
Election of board - Municipalities incorporating under chapters 1-4 of this title after June 30, 1991 - Ward boundaries
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality incorporating under this charter after June 30, 1991, shall have at least one (1) ward but not more than eight (8) wards. Any municipality having a population of less than five thousand (5,000) shall, upon incorporation, have one (1) ward, and its board shall consist of a mayor and two (2) aldermen elected at large. Any municipality having a population of more than five thousand (5,000) shall, upon incorporation, have two (2) wards, and its board shall consist of a mayor to be elected at large and two (2) aldermen elected from each ward. The mayor and aldermen elected to the first board shall serve the four-year and two-year terms prescribed by § 6-1-207(b) . At each election thereafter the mayor and aldermen shall be elected to four-year terms, except in transitional elections prescribed by subsection (c). Any municipality that incorporated under this charter after June 30, 1991, and that has a population of less than five thousand (5,000) and has only one (1) ward, may by ordinance increase the number of aldermen to a maximum of four (4) without increasing the number of wards. The ordinance shall provide for staggered four-year terms in accordance with § 6-1-207(b) , but may provide for transitional terms of less than four (4) years. (b) (1) Any municipality incorporated after June 30, 1991, may increase or reduce the number of wards, except that municipalities having a population of more than five thousand (5,000) shall not reduce the number of wards below two (2). The board of any municipality having between one (1) and four (4) wards shall consist of a mayor elected at large and two (2) aldermen elected from each ward, except that municipalities having more than one (1) ward may reduce the number of aldermen from each ward from two (2) to one (1). The board of any municipality having between five (5) and eight (8) wards shall consist of a mayor elected at large and one (1) alderman elected from each ward. In wards having more than one (1) alderman, the aldermen shall serve staggered terms of office within their wards. (2) Any municipality that has only one (1) ward may provide by ordinance for numerical designations for aldermanic positions. After numerical positions have been designated, candidates for alderman shall qualify by indicating on the qualifying petition the position the candidate is seeking. Ballots shall indicate the position to be filled by the selection of candidates listed under "Alderman, position 1," "Alderman, position 2," and so on. Any qualified person residing in the municipality may seek an open aldermanic position, but may qualify in any election for only one (1) position. (c) All increases and reductions in the number of wards and aldermen under this section shall be accomplished only by ordinance passed by a two-third (2/3) vote of the entire membership to which the board is entitled. The ordinance shall: (1) Take effect at the next municipal election, but shall not affect the present terms of members of the board of mayor and aldermen; (2) Where appropriate, establish and describe the new ward boundaries; (3) Provide for a transitional election following the adoption of the ordinance in which the mayor or aldermen, or both, running for office shall be elected for terms that will expire at the next municipal election; (4) At the second municipal election following the adoption of the ordinance provide for a system of staggered terms of office under which the mayor is elected for a term of four (4) years, in cities with an even number of wards one half (1/2) the total number of mayor and aldermen running for office are elected to four-year terms, in cities with an uneven number of wards one (1) more or one (1) less than one half (1/2) the total number of mayor and aldermen running for office, are elected to four-year terms, in both classes of cities the remaining aldermen are elected to two-year terms, and following which all aldermen shall be elected for four-year terms; and (5) In the case of a ward that has been abolished, provide that any alderman whose term extends past the life of a ward shall serve as an alderman at large for the remainder of the term. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1992, ch. 612, §§ 3, 4; 1996, ch. 652, § 1; 1997 , ch. 77, § 1; 2003 , ch. 261, § 1.
(a) Any municipality incorporating under this charter after June 30, 1991, shall have at least one (1) ward but not more than eight (8) wards. Any municipality having a population of less than five thousand (5,000) shall, upon incorporation, have one (1) ward, and its board shall consist of a mayor and two (2) aldermen elected at large. Any municipality having a population of more than five thousand (5,000) shall, upon incorporation, have two (2) wards, and its board shall consist of a mayor to be elected at large and two (2) aldermen elected from each ward. The mayor and aldermen elected to the first board shall serve the four-year and two-year terms prescribed by § 6-1-207(b) . At each election thereafter the mayor and aldermen shall be elected to four-year terms, except in transitional elections prescribed by subsection (c). Any municipality that incorporated under this charter after June 30, 1991, and that has a population of less than five thousand (5,000) and has only one (1) ward, may by ordinance increase the number of aldermen to a maximum of four (4) without increasing the number of wards. The ordinance shall provide for staggered four-year terms in accordance with § 6-1-207(b) , but may provide for transitional terms of less than four (4) years.
(b) (1) Any municipality incorporated after June 30, 1991, may increase or reduce the number of wards, except that municipalities having a population of more than five thousand (5,000) shall not reduce the number of wards below two (2). The board of any municipality having between one (1) and four (4) wards shall consist of a mayor elected at large and two (2) aldermen elected from each ward, except that municipalities having more than one (1) ward may reduce the number of aldermen from each ward from two (2) to one (1). The board of any municipality having between five (5) and eight (8) wards shall consist of a mayor elected at large and one (1) alderman elected from each ward. In wards having more than one (1) alderman, the aldermen shall serve staggered terms of office within their wards. (2) Any municipality that has only one (1) ward may provide by ordinance for numerical designations for aldermanic positions. After numerical positions have been designated, candidates for alderman shall qualify by indicating on the qualifying petition the position the candidate is seeking. Ballots shall indicate the position to be filled by the selection of candidates listed under "Alderman, position 1," "Alderman, position 2," and so on. Any qualified person residing in the municipality may seek an open aldermanic position, but may qualify in any election for only one (1) position.
(1) Any municipality incorporated after June 30, 1991, may increase or reduce the number of wards, except that municipalities having a population of more than five thousand (5,000) shall not reduce the number of wards below two (2). The board of any municipality having between one (1) and four (4) wards shall consist of a mayor elected at large and two (2) aldermen elected from each ward, except that municipalities having more than one (1) ward may reduce the number of aldermen from each ward from two (2) to one (1). The board of any municipality having between five (5) and eight (8) wards shall consist of a mayor elected at large and one (1) alderman elected from each ward. In wards having more than one (1) alderman, the aldermen shall serve staggered terms of office within their wards.
(2) Any municipality that has only one (1) ward may provide by ordinance for numerical designations for aldermanic positions. After numerical positions have been designated, candidates for alderman shall qualify by indicating on the qualifying petition the position the candidate is seeking. Ballots shall indicate the position to be filled by the selection of candidates listed under "Alderman, position 1," "Alderman, position 2," and so on. Any qualified person residing in the municipality may seek an open aldermanic position, but may qualify in any election for only one (1) position.
(c) All increases and reductions in the number of wards and aldermen under this section shall be accomplished only by ordinance passed by a two-third (2/3) vote of the entire membership to which the board is entitled. The ordinance shall: (1) Take effect at the next municipal election, but shall not affect the present terms of members of the board of mayor and aldermen; (2) Where appropriate, establish and describe the new ward boundaries; (3) Provide for a transitional election following the adoption of the ordinance in which the mayor or aldermen, or both, running for office shall be elected for terms that will expire at the next municipal election; (4) At the second municipal election following the adoption of the ordinance provide for a system of staggered terms of office under which the mayor is elected for a term of four (4) years, in cities with an even number of wards one half (1/2) the total number of mayor and aldermen running for office are elected to four-year terms, in cities with an uneven number of wards one (1) more or one (1) less than one half (1/2) the total number of mayor and aldermen running for office, are elected to four-year terms, in both classes of cities the remaining aldermen are elected to two-year terms, and following which all aldermen shall be elected for four-year terms; and (5) In the case of a ward that has been abolished, provide that any alderman whose term extends past the life of a ward shall serve as an alderman at large for the remainder of the term.
(1) Take effect at the next municipal election, but shall not affect the present terms of members of the board of mayor and aldermen;
(2) Where appropriate, establish and describe the new ward boundaries;
(3) Provide for a transitional election following the adoption of the ordinance in which the mayor or aldermen, or both, running for office shall be elected for terms that will expire at the next municipal election;
(4) At the second municipal election following the adoption of the ordinance provide for a system of staggered terms of office under which the mayor is elected for a term of four (4) years, in cities with an even number of wards one half (1/2) the total number of mayor and aldermen running for office are elected to four-year terms, in cities with an uneven number of wards one (1) more or one (1) less than one half (1/2) the total number of mayor and aldermen running for office, are elected to four-year terms, in both classes of cities the remaining aldermen are elected to two-year terms, and following which all aldermen shall be elected for four-year terms; and
(5) In the case of a ward that has been abolished, provide that any alderman whose term extends past the life of a ward shall serve as an alderman at large for the remainder of the term.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1992, ch. 612, §§ 3, 4; 1996, ch. 652, § 1; 1997 , ch. 77, § 1; 2003 , ch. 261, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-402 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-402
Recorder pro tempore
Status: in_force

In the event of the temporary absence or disability of the recorder, the city manager may appoint a recorder pro tempore. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 16; Shan. Supp., § 1997a195; Code 1932, § 3593; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2115.
In the event of the temporary absence or disability of the recorder, the city manager may appoint a recorder pro tempore.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 16; Shan. Supp., § 1997a195; Code 1932, § 3593; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2115.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-106 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-106
Mayor
Status: in_force

(a) The council, at its first regular meeting following a regular city election, shall elect one (1) of its members mayor for a term of two (2) years. Whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of the mayor, the council shall elect one (1) of its members to serve until its first regular meeting following the next regular city election. (b) The mayor shall: (1) Preside at meetings of the council; (2) Have a vote on all matters but no veto power; (3) Be the ceremonial head of the city; (4) Sign ordinances and resolutions on their final passage; (5) Sign deeds, bonds and contracts when authorized by the council to do so; (6) Be the officer to accept process against the city; (7) Not have any regular administrative duties; and (8) Perform only such duties as shall be specifically conferred or required by law. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.06; T.C.A., § 6-3206.
(a) The council, at its first regular meeting following a regular city election, shall elect one (1) of its members mayor for a term of two (2) years. Whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of the mayor, the council shall elect one (1) of its members to serve until its first regular meeting following the next regular city election.
(b) The mayor shall: (1) Preside at meetings of the council; (2) Have a vote on all matters but no veto power; (3) Be the ceremonial head of the city; (4) Sign ordinances and resolutions on their final passage; (5) Sign deeds, bonds and contracts when authorized by the council to do so; (6) Be the officer to accept process against the city; (7) Not have any regular administrative duties; and (8) Perform only such duties as shall be specifically conferred or required by law.
(1) Preside at meetings of the council;
(2) Have a vote on all matters but no veto power;
(3) Be the ceremonial head of the city;
(4) Sign ordinances and resolutions on their final passage;
(5) Sign deeds, bonds and contracts when authorized by the council to do so;
(6) Be the officer to accept process against the city;
(7) Not have any regular administrative duties; and
(8) Perform only such duties as shall be specifically conferred or required by law.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.06; T.C.A., § 6-3206.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-31-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 31 / Section 6-31-102
Time of election of council members
Status: in_force

(a) The first election of council members in any city incorporating under chapters 30-36 of this title shall be had on the fourth Tuesday following the election at which chapters 30-36 of this title have been adopted, and a regular municipal election shall be held biennially thereafter. (b) (1) Any city operating under this charter may change the date of holding its regular biennial municipal election from the date provided in subsection (a) to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, to coincide with the election of members of the general assembly and representatives in the congress of the United States, as provided in § 2-3-203 or to coincide with the August general election. This option may be exercised by ordinance duly adopted in accordance with § 6-32-202 . The ordinance changing the election date shall provide for the extension of the terms of council members necessary to meet the election date, but no term may be extended for more than two (2) years beyond its regular expiration date. (2) Nothing in subdivision (b)(1) shall be construed to remove any incumbent from office or abridge the term of any incumbent prior to the end of the term for which an elected official was selected. (3) If the council changes the date of municipal elections pursuant to subdivision (b)(1), the council may at a later date change the election date back to what such date was prior to moving the election date to coincide with the August or November general election. The council may only make an election date change under this subdivision (b)(3) one (1) time. Terms of incumbent council members shall not be abridged to accomplish an election date change under this subsection (b); however, council members elected at a date change pursuant to this subsection (b) may take office at a later date so as to not abridge terms of incumbent council members. If such council members take office at a later date, their term may be abridged due to such members having to take office at the later date. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.02; 1971, ch. 69, § 1; modified; T.C.A., § 6-3102; Acts 2010, ch. 1008, § 3.
(a) The first election of council members in any city incorporating under chapters 30-36 of this title shall be had on the fourth Tuesday following the election at which chapters 30-36 of this title have been adopted, and a regular municipal election shall be held biennially thereafter.
(b) (1) Any city operating under this charter may change the date of holding its regular biennial municipal election from the date provided in subsection (a) to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, to coincide with the election of members of the general assembly and representatives in the congress of the United States, as provided in § 2-3-203 or to coincide with the August general election. This option may be exercised by ordinance duly adopted in accordance with § 6-32-202 . The ordinance changing the election date shall provide for the extension of the terms of council members necessary to meet the election date, but no term may be extended for more than two (2) years beyond its regular expiration date. (2) Nothing in subdivision (b)(1) shall be construed to remove any incumbent from office or abridge the term of any incumbent prior to the end of the term for which an elected official was selected. (3) If the council changes the date of municipal elections pursuant to subdivision (b)(1), the council may at a later date change the election date back to what such date was prior to moving the election date to coincide with the August or November general election. The council may only make an election date change under this subdivision (b)(3) one (1) time. Terms of incumbent council members shall not be abridged to accomplish an election date change under this subsection (b); however, council members elected at a date change pursuant to this subsection (b) may take office at a later date so as to not abridge terms of incumbent council members. If such council members take office at a later date, their term may be abridged due to such members having to take office at the later date.
(1) Any city operating under this charter may change the date of holding its regular biennial municipal election from the date provided in subsection (a) to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, to coincide with the election of members of the general assembly and representatives in the congress of the United States, as provided in § 2-3-203 or to coincide with the August general election. This option may be exercised by ordinance duly adopted in accordance with § 6-32-202 . The ordinance changing the election date shall provide for the extension of the terms of council members necessary to meet the election date, but no term may be extended for more than two (2) years beyond its regular expiration date.
(2) Nothing in subdivision (b)(1) shall be construed to remove any incumbent from office or abridge the term of any incumbent prior to the end of the term for which an elected official was selected.
(3) If the council changes the date of municipal elections pursuant to subdivision (b)(1), the council may at a later date change the election date back to what such date was prior to moving the election date to coincide with the August or November general election. The council may only make an election date change under this subdivision (b)(3) one (1) time. Terms of incumbent council members shall not be abridged to accomplish an election date change under this subsection (b); however, council members elected at a date change pursuant to this subsection (b) may take office at a later date so as to not abridge terms of incumbent council members. If such council members take office at a later date, their term may be abridged due to such members having to take office at the later date.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.02; 1971, ch. 69, § 1; modified; T.C.A., § 6-3102; Acts 2010, ch. 1008, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-502 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-502
Conflicting ordinances invalid - Scope of part - License tax on nonresidents prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) All ordinances, rules or regulations heretofore passed, enacted or promulgated by any incorporated municipality of the state in conflict with § 6-55-501 are declared inoperative and of no effect. (b) Neither § 6-55-501 nor this section shall prohibit municipalities from maintaining and operating safety lanes, inspection bureaus or stations, or shall abridge their right to require city automobile tags. (c) No municipality shall require any person who does not reside within the municipality's corporate boundaries to purchase a city automobile tag, or pay any license fee, regulatory fee, inspection fee, safety inspection fee, or any citation or fine for noncompliance with any regulatory, license, or inspection requirement, or tax of whatever nature for the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the roads, streets or highways of such municipality. Acts 1937 (3rd Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 3336.5; Acts 1977, ch. 190, § 1; 1978, ch. 784, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-728.
(a) All ordinances, rules or regulations heretofore passed, enacted or promulgated by any incorporated municipality of the state in conflict with § 6-55-501 are declared inoperative and of no effect.
(b) Neither § 6-55-501 nor this section shall prohibit municipalities from maintaining and operating safety lanes, inspection bureaus or stations, or shall abridge their right to require city automobile tags.
(c) No municipality shall require any person who does not reside within the municipality's corporate boundaries to purchase a city automobile tag, or pay any license fee, regulatory fee, inspection fee, safety inspection fee, or any citation or fine for noncompliance with any regulatory, license, or inspection requirement, or tax of whatever nature for the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the roads, streets or highways of such municipality.
Acts 1937 (3rd Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 3336.5; Acts 1977, ch. 190, § 1; 1978, ch. 784, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-728.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-109 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-109
Municipal control of utilities
Status: in_force

It is not lawful for: (1) Any corporation chartered or authorized to build or operate, or operating, a street railway, whether by steam, electricity, or otherwise; (2) Any corporation chartered or authorized to manufacture or furnish, or furnishing gas, electricity, or other substance for the lighting of the streets or public places of any town or city, or for the use or consumption by the inhabitants of such town or city; or (3) Any corporation chartered or authorized to supply, or supplying, any town or city or the inhabitants thereof with water; to acquire the franchises or property of any similar corporation carrying on its operations with any city or town, or partly in such city or town and in the territory adjacent to same, by consolidation, purchase, lease or other mode, except only by and with the permission and consent, expressed officially in writing, of the municipal government of the city or town in which the corporation whose franchises or property is being acquired carries on its business, wholly or in part, and then only upon such terms and conditions as the municipal government may prescribe; provided, that such terms and conditions shall not violate any law. Acts 1889, ch. 70, § 1; Shan., § 2047; Acts 1925, ch. 50, § 1; mod. Code 1932, § 4081; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 6-646, 48-610.
It is not lawful for:
(1) Any corporation chartered or authorized to build or operate, or operating, a street railway, whether by steam, electricity, or otherwise;
(2) Any corporation chartered or authorized to manufacture or furnish, or furnishing gas, electricity, or other substance for the lighting of the streets or public places of any town or city, or for the use or consumption by the inhabitants of such town or city; or
(3) Any corporation chartered or authorized to supply, or supplying, any town or city or the inhabitants thereof with water; to acquire the franchises or property of any similar corporation carrying on its operations with any city or town, or partly in such city or town and in the territory adjacent to same, by consolidation, purchase, lease or other mode, except only by and with the permission and consent, expressed officially in writing, of the municipal government of the city or town in which the corporation whose franchises or property is being acquired carries on its business, wholly or in part, and then only upon such terms and conditions as the municipal government may prescribe; provided, that such terms and conditions shall not violate any law.
to acquire the franchises or property of any similar corporation carrying on its operations with any city or town, or partly in such city or town and in the territory adjacent to same, by consolidation, purchase, lease or other mode, except only by and with the permission and consent, expressed officially in writing, of the municipal government of the city or town in which the corporation whose franchises or property is being acquired carries on its business, wholly or in part, and then only upon such terms and conditions as the municipal government may prescribe; provided, that such terms and conditions shall not violate any law.
Acts 1889, ch. 70, § 1; Shan., § 2047; Acts 1925, ch. 50, § 1; mod. Code 1932, § 4081; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 6-646, 48-610.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-4-302 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 6-4-302
Power to enforce ordinances
Status: in_force

(a) The city judge may impose fines, costs and forfeitures, and punish by fine for violation of city ordinances. (b) The judge may preserve and enforce order in the court and enforce the collection of all fines, costs and forfeitures imposed. (c) (1) In default of payment, or good and sufficient security given for the payment of any fines or forfeitures imposed, if: (A) The court has concurrent jurisdiction with the general sessions court, the judge is authorized to enter an order in accordance with § 40-24-104 which, in accordance with such section, may include imprisonment until the fine, or any portion of it, is paid. No such imprisonment shall exceed the period of time established in § 40-24-104 , for any one (1) offense or violation; (B) The court does not have concurrent jurisdiction with the general sessions court, the judge is authorized to enter an order for contempt of court for the payment of the fine in the amount established pursuant to § 16-18-306 . (2) Fines may be paid in installments in the manner provided by ordinance or in accordance with § 40-24-104 . Any court is authorized to enforce the collection of unpaid fines or forfeitures as a judgment in a civil action in any court with competent jurisdiction in accordance with § 40-24-105 . The city judge may remit, with or without condition, fines and costs imposed for violation of any ordinance provision. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1995, ch. 13, § 5; 2011, ch. 453, § 5.
(a) The city judge may impose fines, costs and forfeitures, and punish by fine for violation of city ordinances.
(b) The judge may preserve and enforce order in the court and enforce the collection of all fines, costs and forfeitures imposed.
(c) (1) In default of payment, or good and sufficient security given for the payment of any fines or forfeitures imposed, if: (A) The court has concurrent jurisdiction with the general sessions court, the judge is authorized to enter an order in accordance with § 40-24-104 which, in accordance with such section, may include imprisonment until the fine, or any portion of it, is paid. No such imprisonment shall exceed the period of time established in § 40-24-104 , for any one (1) offense or violation; (B) The court does not have concurrent jurisdiction with the general sessions court, the judge is authorized to enter an order for contempt of court for the payment of the fine in the amount established pursuant to § 16-18-306 . (2) Fines may be paid in installments in the manner provided by ordinance or in accordance with § 40-24-104 . Any court is authorized to enforce the collection of unpaid fines or forfeitures as a judgment in a civil action in any court with competent jurisdiction in accordance with § 40-24-105 . The city judge may remit, with or without condition, fines and costs imposed for violation of any ordinance provision.
(1) In default of payment, or good and sufficient security given for the payment of any fines or forfeitures imposed, if: (A) The court has concurrent jurisdiction with the general sessions court, the judge is authorized to enter an order in accordance with § 40-24-104 which, in accordance with such section, may include imprisonment until the fine, or any portion of it, is paid. No such imprisonment shall exceed the period of time established in § 40-24-104 , for any one (1) offense or violation; (B) The court does not have concurrent jurisdiction with the general sessions court, the judge is authorized to enter an order for contempt of court for the payment of the fine in the amount established pursuant to § 16-18-306 .
(A) The court has concurrent jurisdiction with the general sessions court, the judge is authorized to enter an order in accordance with § 40-24-104 which, in accordance with such section, may include imprisonment until the fine, or any portion of it, is paid. No such imprisonment shall exceed the period of time established in § 40-24-104 , for any one (1) offense or violation;
(B) The court does not have concurrent jurisdiction with the general sessions court, the judge is authorized to enter an order for contempt of court for the payment of the fine in the amount established pursuant to § 16-18-306 .
(2) Fines may be paid in installments in the manner provided by ordinance or in accordance with § 40-24-104 . Any court is authorized to enforce the collection of unpaid fines or forfeitures as a judgment in a civil action in any court with competent jurisdiction in accordance with § 40-24-105 . The city judge may remit, with or without condition, fines and costs imposed for violation of any ordinance provision.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1995, ch. 13, § 5; 2011, ch. 453, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-209 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-209
Sample petition for adoption
Status: in_force

Petitions for adoption of this charter shall be in substantially the following form: PETITION FOR INCORPORATION ELECTION FOR TOWN (CITY) OF ______________, TENNESSEE TO: The County Election Commission, ______________ County, Tennessee We the undersigned, being registered voters and residents of the territory herein proposed for incorporation, and being in number in excess of thirty-three and one-third percent (33 1 / 3 %) of the registered voters of the herein described territory, hereby request the county election commission to hold an election on the question of whether or not the herein described territory shall be incorporated under the terms of Tennessee Code Annotated, title 6, chapters 1-4, and be known by the name and style of the "Town (City) of ______________, Tennessee," all as prescribed in Tennessee Code Annotated, title 6, chapters 1-4. The territory in question, being part of the ______________, Civil District(s) of ______________ County, Tennessee, is further described as: (Here insert a description of boundaries with references to tax maps) The wards of the Town (City) shall be as follows: (Here insert a description of wards, and if there is only one (1) ward state that the boundaries are as described above) Wards that will carry an initial two-year term: (For those municipalities incorporating with more than four (4) wards.) The proposed plan of services is as follows: (Here insert a description of the plan of services as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-1-203 ). PETITIONERS' SIGNATURES ______________ ____________________ ______________ Name Residence Address Date (List name and residence as on registration records) Certificate I, ______________, hereby certify that I personally solicited the signatures of the persons appearing on this page and that they, in fact, signed their names to this petition in my presence. ____________________ Name ____________________ Address ____________________ Date STATE OF TENNESSEE COUNTY OF ______________ On this ____________________ day of ______________, 20 ____________________, before me personally appeared ______________, to me known to be the person described in, and who executed, the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that such person executed it as such person's free act and deed. ____________________ Signature and Seal of Notary Public My commission expires: ______________ Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1993, ch. 320, § 4.
Petitions for adoption of this charter shall be in substantially the following form:
PETITION FOR INCORPORATION ELECTION FOR TOWN (CITY) OF ______________, TENNESSEE
TO: The County Election Commission,
______________ County, Tennessee
We the undersigned, being registered voters and residents of the territory herein proposed for incorporation, and being in number in excess of thirty-three and one-third percent (33 1 / 3 %) of the registered voters of the herein described territory, hereby request the county election commission to hold an election on the question of whether or not the herein described territory shall be incorporated under the terms of Tennessee Code Annotated, title 6, chapters 1-4, and be known by the name and style of the "Town (City) of ______________, Tennessee," all as prescribed in Tennessee Code Annotated, title 6, chapters 1-4.
The territory in question, being part of the ______________, Civil District(s) of ______________ County, Tennessee, is further described as:
(Here insert a description of boundaries with references to tax maps)
The wards of the Town (City) shall be as follows:
(Here insert a description of wards, and if there is only one (1) ward state that the boundaries are as described above)
Wards that will carry an initial two-year term:
(For those municipalities incorporating with more than four (4) wards.)
The proposed plan of services is as follows: (Here insert a description of the plan of services as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated, § 6-1-203 ).
PETITIONERS' SIGNATURES
______________ ____________________ ______________
Name Residence Address Date
(List name and residence as on registration records)
Certificate
I, ______________, hereby certify that I personally solicited the signatures of the persons appearing on this page and that they, in fact, signed their names to this petition in my presence.
____________________
Name
____________________
Address
____________________
Date
STATE OF TENNESSEE
COUNTY OF ______________
On this ____________________ day of ______________, 20 ____________________, before me personally appeared ______________, to me known to be the person described in, and who executed, the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that such person executed it as such person's free act and deed.
____________________
Signature and Seal of Notary Public
My commission expires: ______________
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1993, ch. 320, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1011 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1011
Petitions for intervention - Conditions on intervenor's participation
Status: in_force

(a) The administrative hearing officer shall grant one (1) or more petitions for intervention if: (1) The petition is submitted in writing to the administrative hearing officer, with copies mailed to all parties named in the notice of the hearing, at least seven (7) business days before the hearing; (2) The petition states facts demonstrating that the petitioner's legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities or other legal interest may be determined in the proceeding or that the petitioner qualifies as an intervenor under any law; and (3) The administrative hearing officer determines that the interests of justice and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings shall not be impaired by allowing the intervention. (b) If a petitioner qualifies for intervention, the administrative hearing officer may impose conditions upon the intervenor's participation in the proceedings, either at the time that intervention is granted or at any subsequent time. Conditions may include: (1) Limiting the intervenor's participation to designated issues in which the intervenor has a particular interest demonstrated by the petition; (2) Limiting the intervenor's participation so as to promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings; and (3) Requiring two (2) or more intervenors to combine their participation in the proceedings. (c) The administrative hearing officer, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing, shall render an order granting or denying each pending petition for intervention, specifying any conditions, and briefly stating the reasons for the order. The administrative hearing officer may modify the order at any time, stating the reasons for the modification. The administrative hearing officer shall promptly give notice of an order granting, denying or modifying intervention to the petitioner for intervention and to all parties. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) The administrative hearing officer shall grant one (1) or more petitions for intervention if: (1) The petition is submitted in writing to the administrative hearing officer, with copies mailed to all parties named in the notice of the hearing, at least seven (7) business days before the hearing; (2) The petition states facts demonstrating that the petitioner's legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities or other legal interest may be determined in the proceeding or that the petitioner qualifies as an intervenor under any law; and (3) The administrative hearing officer determines that the interests of justice and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings shall not be impaired by allowing the intervention.
(1) The petition is submitted in writing to the administrative hearing officer, with copies mailed to all parties named in the notice of the hearing, at least seven (7) business days before the hearing;
(2) The petition states facts demonstrating that the petitioner's legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities or other legal interest may be determined in the proceeding or that the petitioner qualifies as an intervenor under any law; and
(3) The administrative hearing officer determines that the interests of justice and the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings shall not be impaired by allowing the intervention.
(b) If a petitioner qualifies for intervention, the administrative hearing officer may impose conditions upon the intervenor's participation in the proceedings, either at the time that intervention is granted or at any subsequent time. Conditions may include: (1) Limiting the intervenor's participation to designated issues in which the intervenor has a particular interest demonstrated by the petition; (2) Limiting the intervenor's participation so as to promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings; and (3) Requiring two (2) or more intervenors to combine their participation in the proceedings.
(1) Limiting the intervenor's participation to designated issues in which the intervenor has a particular interest demonstrated by the petition;
(2) Limiting the intervenor's participation so as to promote the orderly and prompt conduct of the proceedings; and
(3) Requiring two (2) or more intervenors to combine their participation in the proceedings.
(c) The administrative hearing officer, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing, shall render an order granting or denying each pending petition for intervention, specifying any conditions, and briefly stating the reasons for the order. The administrative hearing officer may modify the order at any time, stating the reasons for the modification. The administrative hearing officer shall promptly give notice of an order granting, denying or modifying intervention to the petitioner for intervention and to all parties.
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-33-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 33 / Section 6-33-101
Powers
Status: in_force

(a) Every territory incorporating under chapters 30-36 of this title has all the powers and authority enumerated in §§ 6-2-201 , 6-19-101 and 6-19-102 . (b) In addition to the powers granted in subsection (a), any city incorporated under chapters 30-36 of this title has the power to: (1) Purchase, acquire, construct, own, operate, maintain, extend, improve, repair, equip and dispose of community antenna television systems or microwave multi-point distribution systems, or both, for the benefit of the citizens of the city. The city may operate any such system as a department or part of a department of the city or place its operation in a separate board or in an existing electric or utility board, as provided by ordinance; and (2) Borrow money to purchase, acquire, construct, extend, improve, repair or equip any such system and issue its bonds or notes therefor, including refunding bonds, in such form and upon such terms as it may determine. Any such bonds or notes shall be issued pursuant to the procedures set forth in and shall be governed by title 9, chapter 21, including provisions dealing with covenants permitted in bond resolutions, security and remedies of bondholders, and the system described in this subdivision (b)(2) shall be deemed to be a "public works project," as defined in title 9, chapter 21. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 2.01; T.C.A., § 6-3301; Acts 1989, ch. 193, § 1.
(a) Every territory incorporating under chapters 30-36 of this title has all the powers and authority enumerated in §§ 6-2-201 , 6-19-101 and 6-19-102 .
(b) In addition to the powers granted in subsection (a), any city incorporated under chapters 30-36 of this title has the power to: (1) Purchase, acquire, construct, own, operate, maintain, extend, improve, repair, equip and dispose of community antenna television systems or microwave multi-point distribution systems, or both, for the benefit of the citizens of the city. The city may operate any such system as a department or part of a department of the city or place its operation in a separate board or in an existing electric or utility board, as provided by ordinance; and (2) Borrow money to purchase, acquire, construct, extend, improve, repair or equip any such system and issue its bonds or notes therefor, including refunding bonds, in such form and upon such terms as it may determine. Any such bonds or notes shall be issued pursuant to the procedures set forth in and shall be governed by title 9, chapter 21, including provisions dealing with covenants permitted in bond resolutions, security and remedies of bondholders, and the system described in this subdivision (b)(2) shall be deemed to be a "public works project," as defined in title 9, chapter 21.
(1) Purchase, acquire, construct, own, operate, maintain, extend, improve, repair, equip and dispose of community antenna television systems or microwave multi-point distribution systems, or both, for the benefit of the citizens of the city. The city may operate any such system as a department or part of a department of the city or place its operation in a separate board or in an existing electric or utility board, as provided by ordinance; and
(2) Borrow money to purchase, acquire, construct, extend, improve, repair or equip any such system and issue its bonds or notes therefor, including refunding bonds, in such form and upon such terms as it may determine. Any such bonds or notes shall be issued pursuant to the procedures set forth in and shall be governed by title 9, chapter 21, including provisions dealing with covenants permitted in bond resolutions, security and remedies of bondholders, and the system described in this subdivision (b)(2) shall be deemed to be a "public works project," as defined in title 9, chapter 21.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 2.01; T.C.A., § 6-3301; Acts 1989, ch. 193, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-306 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-306
Public hearing on budget - Budget as public record - Distribution
Status: in_force

(a) A public hearing on the budget shall be held before its final adoption by the council, at such time and place as the council shall direct, and notice of such public hearing shall be published ten (10) days in advance of the date of the hearing. All persons present shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard for or against the estimates of any item in the budget. (b) The budget and budget message and all supporting schedules shall be a public record in the office of the city clerk, open to public inspection by anyone. (c) The city manager shall cause sufficient copies of the budget and budget message to be prepared for distribution to interested persons at least ten (10) days before the hearing. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.14; T.C.A., § 6-3513.
(a) A public hearing on the budget shall be held before its final adoption by the council, at such time and place as the council shall direct, and notice of such public hearing shall be published ten (10) days in advance of the date of the hearing. All persons present shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard for or against the estimates of any item in the budget.
(b) The budget and budget message and all supporting schedules shall be a public record in the office of the city clerk, open to public inspection by anyone.
(c) The city manager shall cause sufficient copies of the budget and budget message to be prepared for distribution to interested persons at least ten (10) days before the hearing.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.14; T.C.A., § 6-3513.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-102
Taxes and assessments under department of finance
Status: in_force

The assessment, levy, and collection of taxes and special assessments shall be in the charge of the department of finance, subject to the limitations elsewhere found in this charter. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 12, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a; 196; Code 1932, § 3594; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2202.
The assessment, levy, and collection of taxes and special assessments shall be in the charge of the department of finance, subject to the limitations elsewhere found in this charter.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 12, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a; 196; Code 1932, § 3594; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2202.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-103
Owning real estate outside limits
Status: in_force

All municipal corporations may, for corporate purposes, hold real estate beyond their limits. Code 1858, § 1363 (deriv. Acts 1857-1858, ch. 28, § 1); Acts 1875, ch. 92, § 17; Shan., § 1922; Code 1932, § 3334; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-603.
All municipal corporations may, for corporate purposes, hold real estate beyond their limits.
Code 1858, § 1363 (deriv. Acts 1857-1858, ch. 28, § 1); Acts 1875, ch. 92, § 17; Shan., § 1922; Code 1932, § 3334; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-603.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-901 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-901
Reimbursement for expenses incident to holding office
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any public or private act to the contrary, in all municipalities of the state, any mayor and any member of the local governing body, and any board or committee member elected or appointed by the mayor or local governing body, and any official or employee of the municipality whose salary is set by charter or general law, may be reimbursed from municipal funds for the actual expense that such municipal officer may incur as an incident to holding such office. (b) The municipal legislative body shall by ordinance determine whether or not to pay the expenses of the mayor or any member of the local governing body, and any board or committee member elected or appointed by the mayor or local governing body, and any official or employee of the municipality whose salary is set by charter or general law; and, if it is determined that the municipality will reimburse expenses, shall enact a written policy as to how expenses will be reimbursed and determine what expenses are reimbursable. (c) In such municipality it is the duty of the chief administrative officer or such chief administrative officer's designee to prescribe forms on which expenses will be reported, and it is further made such chief administrative officer's duty to examine such expense report to determine if all expenses so listed as reimbursable are legally reimbursable expenditures within the schedule as determined by the municipal legislative body, and, if such listed expenses are reimbursable, then to forward the expense report to the proper disbursing officer for payment. Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 1.
(a) Notwithstanding any public or private act to the contrary, in all municipalities of the state, any mayor and any member of the local governing body, and any board or committee member elected or appointed by the mayor or local governing body, and any official or employee of the municipality whose salary is set by charter or general law, may be reimbursed from municipal funds for the actual expense that such municipal officer may incur as an incident to holding such office.
(b) The municipal legislative body shall by ordinance determine whether or not to pay the expenses of the mayor or any member of the local governing body, and any board or committee member elected or appointed by the mayor or local governing body, and any official or employee of the municipality whose salary is set by charter or general law; and, if it is determined that the municipality will reimburse expenses, shall enact a written policy as to how expenses will be reimbursed and determine what expenses are reimbursable.
(c) In such municipality it is the duty of the chief administrative officer or such chief administrative officer's designee to prescribe forms on which expenses will be reported, and it is further made such chief administrative officer's duty to examine such expense report to determine if all expenses so listed as reimbursable are legally reimbursable expenditures within the schedule as determined by the municipal legislative body, and, if such listed expenses are reimbursable, then to forward the expense report to the proper disbursing officer for payment.
Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-107 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-107
Manager as administrative head - Absence - Time devoted to office
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to all other powers conferred upon the city manager, the city manager shall be the administrative head of the municipal government under the direction and supervision of the board of commissioners. The city manager shall be appointed without regard to the city manager's political beliefs and need not be a resident of the city or state at the time of appointment. (b) During the absence or disability of the city manager, the board of commissioners may designate some properly qualified person to perform the functions of the city manager. (c) The city manager shall not be required to give the city manager's entire time to the affairs of the city, unless the city commissioners, when employing the city manager, make the employment conditional upon the city manager's devoting the city manager's entire time to the interest of the city. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 8, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a162; Code 1932, § 3559; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2107.
(a) In addition to all other powers conferred upon the city manager, the city manager shall be the administrative head of the municipal government under the direction and supervision of the board of commissioners. The city manager shall be appointed without regard to the city manager's political beliefs and need not be a resident of the city or state at the time of appointment.
(b) During the absence or disability of the city manager, the board of commissioners may designate some properly qualified person to perform the functions of the city manager.
(c) The city manager shall not be required to give the city manager's entire time to the affairs of the city, unless the city commissioners, when employing the city manager, make the employment conditional upon the city manager's devoting the city manager's entire time to the interest of the city.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 8, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a162; Code 1932, § 3559; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2107.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-105 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-105
Audit of subordinate agencies
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of each municipality shall cause an annual audit to be made of the accounts and records of all departments, boards, and agencies under its jurisdiction that receive and disburse funds. The audit must include, but is not limited to, general funds, highway funds, school funds, public utilities, and municipal courts. (b) The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall ensure that the audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine whether the audits meet minimum audit standards, which are prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. An audit does not meet the requirements of this section until the audit has been approved by the comptroller of the treasury. (c) The audits may be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. The cost of each audit must be paid out of the funds of the municipality, and the governing body of the municipality shall appropriate a sufficient sum for that purpose. (d) If the governing body of the municipality fails or refuses to have the audit prepared, the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the municipality. (e) All such audits must be completed as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year of the municipality. The preparer of the audit shall furnish one (1) copy of each audit to the mayor, chief executive officer, each member of the governing body, and the comptroller of the treasury. Copies of each audit must also be made available to the press. (f) The result of each audit must be kept as a public and permanent record of the municipality and is subject to the inspection of each citizen or taxpayer. (g) If a municipality fails to prepare auditable financial records in a timely manner, the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant or certified municipal finance officer to prepare financial records for the municipality's annual audit. (h) The internal audit staff of the municipality shall conduct audits in accordance with the standards established by the comptroller of the treasury pursuant to § 4-3-304(9) . Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 716, s 3, eff. 3/18/2022. Acts 1972, ch. 602, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-811; Acts 1984, ch. 794, § 3; 2004, ch. 914, § 6d.
(a) The governing body of each municipality shall cause an annual audit to be made of the accounts and records of all departments, boards, and agencies under its jurisdiction that receive and disburse funds. The audit must include, but is not limited to, general funds, highway funds, school funds, public utilities, and municipal courts.
(b) The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall ensure that the audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine whether the audits meet minimum audit standards, which are prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. An audit does not meet the requirements of this section until the audit has been approved by the comptroller of the treasury.
(c) The audits may be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. The cost of each audit must be paid out of the funds of the municipality, and the governing body of the municipality shall appropriate a sufficient sum for that purpose.
(d) If the governing body of the municipality fails or refuses to have the audit prepared, the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the municipality.
(e) All such audits must be completed as soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year of the municipality. The preparer of the audit shall furnish one (1) copy of each audit to the mayor, chief executive officer, each member of the governing body, and the comptroller of the treasury. Copies of each audit must also be made available to the press.
(f) The result of each audit must be kept as a public and permanent record of the municipality and is subject to the inspection of each citizen or taxpayer.
(g) If a municipality fails to prepare auditable financial records in a timely manner, the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant or certified municipal finance officer to prepare financial records for the municipality's annual audit.
(h) The internal audit staff of the municipality shall conduct audits in accordance with the standards established by the comptroller of the treasury pursuant to § 4-3-304(9) .
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 716, s 3, eff. 3/18/2022.
Acts 1972, ch. 602, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-811; Acts 1984, ch. 794, § 3; 2004, ch. 914, § 6d.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-53-105 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Section 6-53-105
Home rule municipalities - Elections on questions requiring local approval and on amendments to charter
Status: in_force

(a) In any municipality that has adopted home rule, where any question subject to local approval, under the provisions of the Constitution of Tennessee, article XI, § 9 has not been approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the local governing body, a petition signed by the qualified voters of the municipality in a number amounting to at least ten percent (10%) of the votes cast in the last election for mayor may be filed with the appropriate election commission officials not later than sixty (60) days prior to the day of the next regular election or primary, and the question shall be placed on the ballot of the next regular election. Where the total cost of conducting a special election pursuant to the Constitution of Tennessee, article XI, § 9 is defrayed completely by private financial contributions, a special election may be held for the purpose of approving or disapproving the question. (b) Except in counties having a metropolitan form of government and having a population of not less than four hundred twenty thousand (420,000) nor more than five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 1970 federal census, the local governing body of any municipality that has adopted home rule may, by ordinance, propose an amendment to the charter of such municipality by a majority vote of the body and submit the same for ratification by approval of the qualified voters of the municipality, in a special election to be held for such purpose, the amendment to be limited in its substance and applicability to the establishment of a property tax rate, or the increasing or reduction thereof. When such local governing body has proposed any such amendment, it shall notify the election commission, which shall call and hold an election for the municipality after giving forty-five (45) days' notice that such election will be held. The ballot shall set forth the proposed amendment as set out in the resolution adopted by the local governing body, and the voters shall vote "For the amendment" or "Against the amendment." Following the election the vote shall be canvassed by the county election commission and if a majority of those voting vote for the amendment, it shall become a part of the charter of such home rule municipality. (c) On any ballot on which an amendment to the charter of a home rule municipality appears for approval or disapproval by the electorate, a statement certified by the chief financial officer of the municipality shall appear immediately after the language describing the amendment but before the questions "For the amendment" and "Against the amendment." The statement shall indicate the chief financial officer's estimate of the net cost savings, net cost increase, or net increase or decrease in revenues, on a yearly basis, if any, that will be effected if the amendment is approved. The statement by the financial officer shall be made readily distinguishable from the language describing the amendment itself. Acts 1972, ch. 512, § 1; 1973, ch. 225, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 6-509; Acts 1993, ch. 199, § 1.
(a) In any municipality that has adopted home rule, where any question subject to local approval, under the provisions of the Constitution of Tennessee, article XI, § 9 has not been approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the local governing body, a petition signed by the qualified voters of the municipality in a number amounting to at least ten percent (10%) of the votes cast in the last election for mayor may be filed with the appropriate election commission officials not later than sixty (60) days prior to the day of the next regular election or primary, and the question shall be placed on the ballot of the next regular election. Where the total cost of conducting a special election pursuant to the Constitution of Tennessee, article XI, § 9 is defrayed completely by private financial contributions, a special election may be held for the purpose of approving or disapproving the question.
(b) Except in counties having a metropolitan form of government and having a population of not less than four hundred twenty thousand (420,000) nor more than five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 1970 federal census, the local governing body of any municipality that has adopted home rule may, by ordinance, propose an amendment to the charter of such municipality by a majority vote of the body and submit the same for ratification by approval of the qualified voters of the municipality, in a special election to be held for such purpose, the amendment to be limited in its substance and applicability to the establishment of a property tax rate, or the increasing or reduction thereof. When such local governing body has proposed any such amendment, it shall notify the election commission, which shall call and hold an election for the municipality after giving forty-five (45) days' notice that such election will be held. The ballot shall set forth the proposed amendment as set out in the resolution adopted by the local governing body, and the voters shall vote "For the amendment" or "Against the amendment." Following the election the vote shall be canvassed by the county election commission and if a majority of those voting vote for the amendment, it shall become a part of the charter of such home rule municipality.
(c) On any ballot on which an amendment to the charter of a home rule municipality appears for approval or disapproval by the electorate, a statement certified by the chief financial officer of the municipality shall appear immediately after the language describing the amendment but before the questions "For the amendment" and "Against the amendment." The statement shall indicate the chief financial officer's estimate of the net cost savings, net cost increase, or net increase or decrease in revenues, on a yearly basis, if any, that will be effected if the amendment is approved. The statement by the financial officer shall be made readily distinguishable from the language describing the amendment itself.
Acts 1972, ch. 512, § 1; 1973, ch. 225, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A., § 6-509; Acts 1993, ch. 199, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-124 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-124
Appropriation ordinance - Amendments
Status: in_force

(a) Upon receipt of the estimate provided for in § 6-22-122 , the board of commissioners shall prepare a tentative appropriation ordinance. (b) The appropriation ordinance for each fiscal year shall be finally adopted before the first day of the fiscal year. (c) Amendments may be made to the original appropriations ordinance at any time during a current fiscal year; provided, however, that, except for emergency expenditures under § 6-22-129 , increased appropriations may be made only after the city manager has certified in writing that sufficient unappropriated revenue will be available. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 16, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a222; Code 1932, § 3620; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2225; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 24; 1992, ch. 760, § 4; 1995, ch. 13, § 13.
(a) Upon receipt of the estimate provided for in § 6-22-122 , the board of commissioners shall prepare a tentative appropriation ordinance.
(b) The appropriation ordinance for each fiscal year shall be finally adopted before the first day of the fiscal year.
(c) Amendments may be made to the original appropriations ordinance at any time during a current fiscal year; provided, however, that, except for emergency expenditures under § 6-22-129 , increased appropriations may be made only after the city manager has certified in writing that sufficient unappropriated revenue will be available.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 16, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a222; Code 1932, § 3620; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2225; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 24; 1992, ch. 760, § 4; 1995, ch. 13, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-201 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-201
Petition for abolition
Status: in_force

The people of any incorporated municipality, which was chartered or incorporated under the general laws providing for the organization of municipal corporations, who desire to surrender or abolish their charter, may do so in the following manner: (1) Whenever ten percent (10%) or more of the registered voters of any such town or city shall petition the county election commission of the county in which the town or city is located, setting forth in the petition that they desire and pray that an election be held of the qualified voters of the town or city, submitting to them the question of "charter" or "no charter," the county election commission shall cause to be held an election in the town or city, in the several wards thereof, if there are such wards, to ascertain the will of the people of the town or city, as to the surrender or nonsurrender of their charter. If the municipal corporation includes territory in two (2) or more counties, such election shall be called and conducted by the county election commissions of the counties in which the territory is situated, and the results certified to the county clerks of all such counties; (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (1), or § 6-52-205 to the contrary, no such petition shall be accepted nor election with respect to such question scheduled to be held by the county election commission of the county in which the town or city is located, unless two (2) years shall have expired from the date of the incorporation of the municipality or the date of the holding of the most recent election in the municipality on the question of "charter" or "no charter," whichever shall have last occurred. Acts 1901, ch. 165, § 1; Shan., § 1997a1; mod. Code 1932, § 3505; Acts 1959, ch. 295, § 8; 1968, ch. 436, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-219; T.C.A., § 6-2-501; Acts 1983, ch. 50, § 1.
The people of any incorporated municipality, which was chartered or incorporated under the general laws providing for the organization of municipal corporations, who desire to surrender or abolish their charter, may do so in the following manner:
(1) Whenever ten percent (10%) or more of the registered voters of any such town or city shall petition the county election commission of the county in which the town or city is located, setting forth in the petition that they desire and pray that an election be held of the qualified voters of the town or city, submitting to them the question of "charter" or "no charter," the county election commission shall cause to be held an election in the town or city, in the several wards thereof, if there are such wards, to ascertain the will of the people of the town or city, as to the surrender or nonsurrender of their charter. If the municipal corporation includes territory in two (2) or more counties, such election shall be called and conducted by the county election commissions of the counties in which the territory is situated, and the results certified to the county clerks of all such counties;
(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (1), or § 6-52-205 to the contrary, no such petition shall be accepted nor election with respect to such question scheduled to be held by the county election commission of the county in which the town or city is located, unless two (2) years shall have expired from the date of the incorporation of the municipality or the date of the holding of the most recent election in the municipality on the question of "charter" or "no charter," whichever shall have last occurred.
Acts 1901, ch. 165, § 1; Shan., § 1997a1; mod. Code 1932, § 3505; Acts 1959, ch. 295, § 8; 1968, ch. 436, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-219; T.C.A., § 6-2-501; Acts 1983, ch. 50, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-145 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-145
Municipal notice requirements
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality shall display in the city hall or other building that houses the municipality's seat of local government, a sign at least eleven inches (11") in height and seventeen inches (17") in width stating: PURSUANT TO TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED, § 33-2-405 , IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, OR CORPORATION TO OWN OR OPERATE A SERVICE OR FACILITY THAT PROVIDES ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT WITHIN THE MEANING OF TITLE 33 OF THE TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED WITHOUT HAVING OBTAINED A LICENSE. A VIOLATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR. EACH DAY OF OPERATION WITHOUT A LICENSE CONSTITUTES A SEPARATE OFFENSE. REPORT ANY SUSPECTED UNLICENSED ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT SERVICES TO THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES' OFFICE OF LICENSURE BY DIALING [WEST TENNESSEE LICENSURE OFFICE PHONE NUMBER; MIDDLE TENNESSEE LICENSURE OFFICE PHONE NUMBER; OR EAST TENNESSEE LICENSURE OFFICE PHONE NUMBER, AS APPLICABLE TO THE LOCATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY]. (b) If a municipality maintains a website, then the notice required under subsection (a) must be placed prominently on the municipality's website. (c) As used in this section, "municipality" means an incorporated city or town, or a county with a metropolitan form of government. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 309, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022. Acts 2018 , ch. 879, § 2.
(a) A municipality shall display in the city hall or other building that houses the municipality's seat of local government, a sign at least eleven inches (11") in height and seventeen inches (17") in width stating: PURSUANT TO TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED, § 33-2-405 , IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, OR CORPORATION TO OWN OR OPERATE A SERVICE OR FACILITY THAT PROVIDES ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT WITHIN THE MEANING OF TITLE 33 OF THE TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED WITHOUT HAVING OBTAINED A LICENSE. A VIOLATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR. EACH DAY OF OPERATION WITHOUT A LICENSE CONSTITUTES A SEPARATE OFFENSE. REPORT ANY SUSPECTED UNLICENSED ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT SERVICES TO THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES' OFFICE OF LICENSURE BY DIALING [WEST TENNESSEE LICENSURE OFFICE PHONE NUMBER; MIDDLE TENNESSEE LICENSURE OFFICE PHONE NUMBER; OR EAST TENNESSEE LICENSURE OFFICE PHONE NUMBER, AS APPLICABLE TO THE LOCATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY].
PURSUANT TO TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED, § 33-2-405 , IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, OR CORPORATION TO OWN OR OPERATE A SERVICE OR FACILITY THAT PROVIDES ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT WITHIN THE MEANING OF TITLE 33 OF THE TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED WITHOUT HAVING OBTAINED A LICENSE. A VIOLATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR. EACH DAY OF OPERATION WITHOUT A LICENSE CONSTITUTES A SEPARATE OFFENSE. REPORT ANY SUSPECTED UNLICENSED ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND/OR TREATMENT SERVICES TO THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES' OFFICE OF LICENSURE BY DIALING [WEST TENNESSEE LICENSURE OFFICE PHONE NUMBER; MIDDLE TENNESSEE LICENSURE OFFICE PHONE NUMBER; OR EAST TENNESSEE LICENSURE OFFICE PHONE NUMBER, AS APPLICABLE TO THE LOCATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY].
(b) If a municipality maintains a website, then the notice required under subsection (a) must be placed prominently on the municipality's website.
(c) As used in this section, "municipality" means an incorporated city or town, or a county with a metropolitan form of government.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 309, s 2, eff. 7/1/2022.
Acts 2018 , ch. 879, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-33-113 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 33 / Section 6-33-113
City attorney
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as the council shall determine are required. (b) The city attorney shall: (1) Be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; (2) Be the prosecuting officer in the city court; (3) Attend all meetings of the council; (4) Advise the council, city manager and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; (5) Approve as to form and legality all contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions, motions, and other official documents; and (6) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the council or city manager. Acts 1961, ch. 255, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3313.
(a) The council shall appoint a city attorney, together with such assistant city attorneys as the council shall determine are required.
(b) The city attorney shall: (1) Be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party; (2) Be the prosecuting officer in the city court; (3) Attend all meetings of the council; (4) Advise the council, city manager and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs; (5) Approve as to form and legality all contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions, motions, and other official documents; and (6) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the council or city manager.
(1) Be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation in which the city is a party;
(2) Be the prosecuting officer in the city court;
(3) Attend all meetings of the council;
(4) Advise the council, city manager and other officers and employees of the city concerning legal aspects of the city's affairs;
(5) Approve as to form and legality all contracts, deeds, bonds, ordinances, resolutions, motions, and other official documents; and
(6) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the council or city manager.
Acts 1961, ch. 255, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-3313.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-204
Tax suit - Prejudgment payment of taxes
Status: in_force

Should any person interested pay, after the bill is filed, and before sale of the land, to the attorney representing the municipality, or such other person as may be designated by the municipality to receive it, the amount of taxes sued for, and interest thereon, it shall be the duty of the attorney aforementioned to dismiss the suit as to the persons and property included in the payment; provided, that the person so paying the taxes shall pay such person's just proportion of the costs accrued in the cause to the date of payment. Acts 1897, ch. 6, § 2; Shan., § 1972a2; mod. Code 1932, § 3381; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-706.
Should any person interested pay, after the bill is filed, and before sale of the land, to the attorney representing the municipality, or such other person as may be designated by the municipality to receive it, the amount of taxes sued for, and interest thereon, it shall be the duty of the attorney aforementioned to dismiss the suit as to the persons and property included in the payment; provided, that the person so paying the taxes shall pay such person's just proportion of the costs accrued in the cause to the date of payment.
Acts 1897, ch. 6, § 2; Shan., § 1972a2; mod. Code 1932, § 3381; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-706.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-3-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-103
Residence requirements for officers
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall be eligible for the office of mayor unless such person has resided within the municipality for at least one (1) year next preceding the election. (b) No person shall be eligible for the office of alderman unless such person has resided within the ward for at least one (1) year next preceding the election. (c) Residence within any area annexed in a year preceding an election shall be counted in meeting the residence requirement of this section. (d) Any officer moving from such officer's ward, in the case of an alderman, or moving from the municipality, in the case of the mayor, during the term of office shall be presumed to have vacated the office, and it shall be declared vacant, and filled as provided in § 6-3-107 . Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
(a) No person shall be eligible for the office of mayor unless such person has resided within the municipality for at least one (1) year next preceding the election.
(b) No person shall be eligible for the office of alderman unless such person has resided within the ward for at least one (1) year next preceding the election.
(c) Residence within any area annexed in a year preceding an election shall be counted in meeting the residence requirement of this section.
(d) Any officer moving from such officer's ward, in the case of an alderman, or moving from the municipality, in the case of the mayor, during the term of office shall be presumed to have vacated the office, and it shall be declared vacant, and filled as provided in § 6-3-107 .
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-409 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-409
Employee benefits
Status: in_force

The council may provide for the retirement of the city's nonelective officers and employees and make available to them any group, life, hospital, health, or accident insurance, either independently of, or as a supplement to, any retirement or other employee welfare benefits otherwise provided by law. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.30; T.C.A., § 6-3530.
The council may provide for the retirement of the city's nonelective officers and employees and make available to them any group, life, hospital, health, or accident insurance, either independently of, or as a supplement to, any retirement or other employee welfare benefits otherwise provided by law.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.30; T.C.A., § 6-3530.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-302 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-302
Creation and control of departments by board
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners may by ordinance create new departments or combine or abolish existing departments and prescribe their duties and functions, but before doing so must receive the written recommendations of the city manager. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 17, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a225; Code 1932, § 3623; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2112; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 13.
The board of commissioners may by ordinance create new departments or combine or abolish existing departments and prescribe their duties and functions, but before doing so must receive the written recommendations of the city manager.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 17, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a225; Code 1932, § 3623; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2112; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-211 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-211
Procedural powers and duties of board - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) The board may determine the rules of its proceedings, subject to this charter, and may arrest and punish by fine any member or other person guilty of disorderly or contemptuous behavior in its presence. (b) (1) The board has the power and may delegate it to any committee to: (A) Subpoena witnesses, and order the production of books and papers relating to any subject within its jurisdiction; (B) Call upon its own officers or the chief of police to execute its process; and (C) Arrest and punish by fine or imprisonment, or both, any person refusing to obey such subpoena or order. (2) The refusal to obey a subpoena or order of the board is a Class C misdemeanor. (c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, and each day's continuance in any refusal to comply with the requirements of this section is a separate offense. (d) The board's presiding officer or the chair of any committee may administer oaths to witnesses. (e) The board shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and the yeas and nays on all questions shall be entered thereon. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 11; Shan. Supp., § 1997a146; Code 1932, § 3543; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2022; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 8; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) The board may determine the rules of its proceedings, subject to this charter, and may arrest and punish by fine any member or other person guilty of disorderly or contemptuous behavior in its presence.
(b) (1) The board has the power and may delegate it to any committee to: (A) Subpoena witnesses, and order the production of books and papers relating to any subject within its jurisdiction; (B) Call upon its own officers or the chief of police to execute its process; and (C) Arrest and punish by fine or imprisonment, or both, any person refusing to obey such subpoena or order. (2) The refusal to obey a subpoena or order of the board is a Class C misdemeanor.
(1) The board has the power and may delegate it to any committee to: (A) Subpoena witnesses, and order the production of books and papers relating to any subject within its jurisdiction; (B) Call upon its own officers or the chief of police to execute its process; and (C) Arrest and punish by fine or imprisonment, or both, any person refusing to obey such subpoena or order.
(A) Subpoena witnesses, and order the production of books and papers relating to any subject within its jurisdiction;
(B) Call upon its own officers or the chief of police to execute its process; and
(C) Arrest and punish by fine or imprisonment, or both, any person refusing to obey such subpoena or order.
(2) The refusal to obey a subpoena or order of the board is a Class C misdemeanor.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor, and each day's continuance in any refusal to comply with the requirements of this section is a separate offense.
(d) The board's presiding officer or the chair of any committee may administer oaths to witnesses.
(e) The board shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and the yeas and nays on all questions shall be entered thereon.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 11; Shan. Supp., § 1997a146; Code 1932, § 3543; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2022; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 8; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-903 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-903
Review and audit of policies and amendments by comptroller
Status: in_force

All municipal travel and expense reimbursement policies, and any amendments to the policies, must be made available for review and audit by the office of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller of the treasury's designee. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 127, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021. Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 3.
All municipal travel and expense reimbursement policies, and any amendments to the policies, must be made available for review and audit by the office of the comptroller of the treasury or the comptroller of the treasury's designee.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 127, s 1, eff. 4/13/2021.
Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-33-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 33 / Section 6-33-102
City judge - Employees of city court - Compensation - Vacancies - Special judge
Status: in_force

(a) The city judge shall be a person licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and shall be elected by popular vote at the same time as provided for election of the governing body of such corporation, and in the same manner as provided for election to the board of education. (b) Such judge shall be elected for a term of four (4) years. (c) The city council shall by ordinance provide for the compensation of the city judge and other employees of the court, except that the judge shall be authorized to appoint, promote, suspend, remove or to take any other established personnel action with respect to the court clerk and other court employees consistent with this charter. The compensation fixed for the judge and court employees shall in no way be related to the amount of moneys collected by the court, and the compensation so fixed shall be in lieu of all fees, fines, penalties, forfeitures, or other moneys collected by the court. (d) A vacancy shall exist if the city judge resigns, dies, or has been continuously disabled for a period of three (3) months so as to prevent the city judge from discharging the duties of office; and such vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the city council, the appointee to serve until the next regular city or county election, whichever is first held, at which election a duly qualified person shall be elected to fill the unexpired term of the office. (e) Whenever the city judge finds it necessary to be absent from holding court, the city judge may designate in writing, to be filed with the clerk of the city court, a name of a special judge to hold court in the city judge's place and stead. The special judge shall be a person who has the qualifications of city judge and the special judge shall take the same oath and have the same authority as the regular city judge to hold court for the occasion. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.01; 1959, ch. 318, § 1; 1965, ch. 331, § 1; 1973, ch. 57, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3302.
(a) The city judge shall be a person licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee and shall be elected by popular vote at the same time as provided for election of the governing body of such corporation, and in the same manner as provided for election to the board of education.
(b) Such judge shall be elected for a term of four (4) years.
(c) The city council shall by ordinance provide for the compensation of the city judge and other employees of the court, except that the judge shall be authorized to appoint, promote, suspend, remove or to take any other established personnel action with respect to the court clerk and other court employees consistent with this charter. The compensation fixed for the judge and court employees shall in no way be related to the amount of moneys collected by the court, and the compensation so fixed shall be in lieu of all fees, fines, penalties, forfeitures, or other moneys collected by the court.
(d) A vacancy shall exist if the city judge resigns, dies, or has been continuously disabled for a period of three (3) months so as to prevent the city judge from discharging the duties of office; and such vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the city council, the appointee to serve until the next regular city or county election, whichever is first held, at which election a duly qualified person shall be elected to fill the unexpired term of the office.
(e) Whenever the city judge finds it necessary to be absent from holding court, the city judge may designate in writing, to be filed with the clerk of the city court, a name of a special judge to hold court in the city judge's place and stead. The special judge shall be a person who has the qualifications of city judge and the special judge shall take the same oath and have the same authority as the regular city judge to hold court for the occasion.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.01; 1959, ch. 318, § 1; 1965, ch. 331, § 1; 1973, ch. 57, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3302.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-30-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 30 / Section 6-30-108
County of situs of newly incorporated municipality to continue to receive tax revenues until July 1 - Exception - Notice to department of revenue
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, whenever a new municipality incorporates under any form of charter, the county or counties in which the new municipality is located shall continue to receive the revenue from all state and local taxes distributed on the basis of situs of collection, generated within the newly incorporated area, until July 1 following the incorporation, unless the incorporation takes effect on July 1. (b) If the incorporation takes effect on July 1, then the municipality shall begin receiving revenue from such taxes generated within its corporate boundaries for the period beginning July 1. (c) Whenever a municipality incorporates, the municipality shall notify the department of revenue of such incorporation prior to the incorporation becoming effective for the purpose of tax administration. (d) Such taxes shall include the local sales tax authorized in § 67-6-103 , the income tax on dividends authorized in § 67-2-102 , and all other such taxes distributed to counties and municipalities based on the situs of their collection. Acts 1998, ch. 651, § 3.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, whenever a new municipality incorporates under any form of charter, the county or counties in which the new municipality is located shall continue to receive the revenue from all state and local taxes distributed on the basis of situs of collection, generated within the newly incorporated area, until July 1 following the incorporation, unless the incorporation takes effect on July 1.
(b) If the incorporation takes effect on July 1, then the municipality shall begin receiving revenue from such taxes generated within its corporate boundaries for the period beginning July 1.
(c) Whenever a municipality incorporates, the municipality shall notify the department of revenue of such incorporation prior to the incorporation becoming effective for the purpose of tax administration.
(d) Such taxes shall include the local sales tax authorized in § 67-6-103 , the income tax on dividends authorized in § 67-2-102 , and all other such taxes distributed to counties and municipalities based on the situs of their collection.
Acts 1998, ch. 651, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-504 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-504
Penalty clauses
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this part shall be deemed to permit the adoption of the penalty clauses by reference that may be established in the code or public record that is being incorporated by reference, and such penalty clauses shall be set forth in full in the adopting ordinances and be published along with and in the same manner as the adopting ordinance is required to be published. Acts 1951, ch. 216, § 4 (Williams, § 3336.9); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-623.
Nothing contained in this part shall be deemed to permit the adoption of the penalty clauses by reference that may be established in the code or public record that is being incorporated by reference, and such penalty clauses shall be set forth in full in the adopting ordinances and be published along with and in the same manner as the adopting ordinance is required to be published.
Acts 1951, ch. 216, § 4 (Williams, § 3336.9); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-623.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-501 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-501
City judges - Jurisdiction - Qualifications and compensation - Elections - Temporary replacement
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be a city court presided over by a city judge. The board of commissioners may appoint a city judge who shall serve at the will of the board. The city judge shall have such qualifications and receive such compensation as the board may provide by ordinance. (b) (1) At the regular general election in August 1990, the candidate for city judge who receives the highest number of votes shall be elected to the position of city judge for a term of eight (8) years and shall be a licensed attorney authorized to practice in the courts of this state. The city judge shall be not less than thirty (30) years of age and shall be a resident of the county within which the city lies. The city judge shall receive such compensation as the board by ordinance may establish; provided, that such compensation shall not be altered for the term for which the city judge is elected. (2) All fees shall be paid into the treasury of the city and are not to be considered as part of the compensation of the city judge. In the absence or disability of the city judge, a general sessions court judge of the county within which the city lies shall sit temporarily as city judge. Any vacancy in the office of city judge shall be filled by the board until the next regularly scheduled election is conducted. (3) This subsection (b) is local in effect and shall become effective in a particular municipality upon the contingency of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of the municipality approving this subsection (b). Unless the municipality's charter provides otherwise, by the same vote, the legislative body of the municipality may revoke the approval of this subsection (b), and this subsection (b) shall become ineffective upon the end of the term of the city judge elected under this subsection (b). (4) (A) This subsection (b) only applies in counties having a population in excess of two hundred fifty thousand (250,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (B) This subsection (b) does not apply in any county having a population greater than seven hundred seventy thousand (770,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent census. (C) This subsection (b) shall not apply in any county having a population of not less than four hundred seventy thousand (470,000) nor more than four hundred eighty thousand (480,000), according to the 1980 federal census of population or any subsequent federal census. (c) If a city judge is unable to preside over city court for any reason, then, to the extent a general sessions court judge agrees to serve temporarily as city judge, the judge shall appoint a general sessions judge of the county within which the city lies to sit in the city judge's stead. If there is not a general sessions judge available, then the city judge shall appoint an attorney, meeting the same qualifications as a general sessions judge, to sit temporarily. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a164; Code 1932, § 3561; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 1; 1979, ch. 309, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2119; Acts 1981, ch. 176, § 1; 1982, ch. 888, § 1; 1982, ch. 889, § 1; 1989, ch. 191, § 1; 1989, ch. 520, §§ 1, 2, 4-6; 1990, ch. 622, § 1; 1996, ch. 633, § 1; 2004, ch. 914, § 6b; 2011 , ch. 453, § 7.
(a) There shall be a city court presided over by a city judge. The board of commissioners may appoint a city judge who shall serve at the will of the board. The city judge shall have such qualifications and receive such compensation as the board may provide by ordinance.
(b) (1) At the regular general election in August 1990, the candidate for city judge who receives the highest number of votes shall be elected to the position of city judge for a term of eight (8) years and shall be a licensed attorney authorized to practice in the courts of this state. The city judge shall be not less than thirty (30) years of age and shall be a resident of the county within which the city lies. The city judge shall receive such compensation as the board by ordinance may establish; provided, that such compensation shall not be altered for the term for which the city judge is elected. (2) All fees shall be paid into the treasury of the city and are not to be considered as part of the compensation of the city judge. In the absence or disability of the city judge, a general sessions court judge of the county within which the city lies shall sit temporarily as city judge. Any vacancy in the office of city judge shall be filled by the board until the next regularly scheduled election is conducted. (3) This subsection (b) is local in effect and shall become effective in a particular municipality upon the contingency of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of the municipality approving this subsection (b). Unless the municipality's charter provides otherwise, by the same vote, the legislative body of the municipality may revoke the approval of this subsection (b), and this subsection (b) shall become ineffective upon the end of the term of the city judge elected under this subsection (b). (4) (A) This subsection (b) only applies in counties having a population in excess of two hundred fifty thousand (250,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (B) This subsection (b) does not apply in any county having a population greater than seven hundred seventy thousand (770,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent census. (C) This subsection (b) shall not apply in any county having a population of not less than four hundred seventy thousand (470,000) nor more than four hundred eighty thousand (480,000), according to the 1980 federal census of population or any subsequent federal census.
(1) At the regular general election in August 1990, the candidate for city judge who receives the highest number of votes shall be elected to the position of city judge for a term of eight (8) years and shall be a licensed attorney authorized to practice in the courts of this state. The city judge shall be not less than thirty (30) years of age and shall be a resident of the county within which the city lies. The city judge shall receive such compensation as the board by ordinance may establish; provided, that such compensation shall not be altered for the term for which the city judge is elected.
(2) All fees shall be paid into the treasury of the city and are not to be considered as part of the compensation of the city judge. In the absence or disability of the city judge, a general sessions court judge of the county within which the city lies shall sit temporarily as city judge. Any vacancy in the office of city judge shall be filled by the board until the next regularly scheduled election is conducted.
(3) This subsection (b) is local in effect and shall become effective in a particular municipality upon the contingency of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of the municipality approving this subsection (b). Unless the municipality's charter provides otherwise, by the same vote, the legislative body of the municipality may revoke the approval of this subsection (b), and this subsection (b) shall become ineffective upon the end of the term of the city judge elected under this subsection (b).
(4) (A) This subsection (b) only applies in counties having a population in excess of two hundred fifty thousand (250,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (B) This subsection (b) does not apply in any county having a population greater than seven hundred seventy thousand (770,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent census. (C) This subsection (b) shall not apply in any county having a population of not less than four hundred seventy thousand (470,000) nor more than four hundred eighty thousand (480,000), according to the 1980 federal census of population or any subsequent federal census.
(A) This subsection (b) only applies in counties having a population in excess of two hundred fifty thousand (250,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(B) This subsection (b) does not apply in any county having a population greater than seven hundred seventy thousand (770,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent census.
(C) This subsection (b) shall not apply in any county having a population of not less than four hundred seventy thousand (470,000) nor more than four hundred eighty thousand (480,000), according to the 1980 federal census of population or any subsequent federal census.
(c) If a city judge is unable to preside over city court for any reason, then, to the extent a general sessions court judge agrees to serve temporarily as city judge, the judge shall appoint a general sessions judge of the county within which the city lies to sit in the city judge's stead. If there is not a general sessions judge available, then the city judge shall appoint an attorney, meeting the same qualifications as a general sessions judge, to sit temporarily.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a164; Code 1932, § 3561; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 1; 1979, ch. 309, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2119; Acts 1981, ch. 176, § 1; 1982, ch. 888, § 1; 1982, ch. 889, § 1; 1989, ch. 191, § 1; 1989, ch. 520, §§ 1, 2, 4-6; 1990, ch. 622, § 1; 1996, ch. 633, § 1; 2004, ch. 914, § 6b; 2011 , ch. 453, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-508 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-508
Appeal from city judge's judgment
Status: in_force

Any person dissatisfied with the judgment of the city judge in any case or cases heard and determined by the city judge, may, within ten (10) entire days thereafter, Sundays exclusive, appeal to the next circuit court of the county, upon giving bond with good and sufficient security as approved by the city judge for such person's appearance or the faithful prosecution of the appeal; provided, that in prosecutions for violations of the city ordinances, the bond shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a166; Code 1932, § 3563; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 2; 1969, ch. 287, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2126.
Any person dissatisfied with the judgment of the city judge in any case or cases heard and determined by the city judge, may, within ten (10) entire days thereafter, Sundays exclusive, appeal to the next circuit court of the county, upon giving bond with good and sufficient security as approved by the city judge for such person's appearance or the faithful prosecution of the appeal; provided, that in prosecutions for violations of the city ordinances, the bond shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a166; Code 1932, § 3563; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 2; 1969, ch. 287, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2126.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-204
Qualifications to vote - Certification of result
Status: in_force

(a) All registered voters of the municipality or of the territory of the proposed municipality are eligible to vote in the election. (b) The county election commission shall determine and declare the result of the election and shall certify the result in accordance with § 2-8-105(3) within forty-eight (48) hours after the election. It shall publish the results in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality or territory and, if the municipality is already incorporated, shall file the results with the legislative body of the municipality at its first meeting after the certification. The results shall be entered at large on the minutes of the body with which it is filed. (c) In any election held by municipalities incorporated under this charter, registered voters of the municipality may vote in accordance with this subsection (c). Upon adoption of a resolution approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any municipality incorporated under this charter that has a population of not less than seven thousand seven hundred ten (7,710) nor more than seven thousand seven hundred twenty (7,720), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, registered voters who own real property located in the municipality shall be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in the municipality. Section 2-2-107(a)(3) shall apply to the property rights voting within the municipality. The approval or nonapproval of the resolution shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the board and certified by the presiding officer to the secretary of state. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 2007 , ch. 88, § 1.
(a) All registered voters of the municipality or of the territory of the proposed municipality are eligible to vote in the election.
(b) The county election commission shall determine and declare the result of the election and shall certify the result in accordance with § 2-8-105(3) within forty-eight (48) hours after the election. It shall publish the results in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality or territory and, if the municipality is already incorporated, shall file the results with the legislative body of the municipality at its first meeting after the certification. The results shall be entered at large on the minutes of the body with which it is filed.
(c) In any election held by municipalities incorporated under this charter, registered voters of the municipality may vote in accordance with this subsection (c). Upon adoption of a resolution approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any municipality incorporated under this charter that has a population of not less than seven thousand seven hundred ten (7,710) nor more than seven thousand seven hundred twenty (7,720), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, registered voters who own real property located in the municipality shall be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in the municipality. Section 2-2-107(a)(3) shall apply to the property rights voting within the municipality. The approval or nonapproval of the resolution shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the board and certified by the presiding officer to the secretary of state.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 2007 , ch. 88, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-205 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-205
Powers of board
Status: in_force

(a) The legislative and all other powers, except as otherwise provided by this charter, are delegated to and vested in the board of commissioners. The board may by ordinance or resolution not inconsistent with this charter prescribe the manner in which any powers of the city shall be exercised, provide all means necessary or proper therefor, and do all things needful within or without the city or state to protect the rights of the city. (b) [Deleted by 2016 amendment.] Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1072,s 3, eff. 5/20/2016. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a137; Code 1932, § 3534; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2016; Acts 1986, ch. 765, §§ 1-3.
(a) The legislative and all other powers, except as otherwise provided by this charter, are delegated to and vested in the board of commissioners. The board may by ordinance or resolution not inconsistent with this charter prescribe the manner in which any powers of the city shall be exercised, provide all means necessary or proper therefor, and do all things needful within or without the city or state to protect the rights of the city.
(b) [Deleted by 2016 amendment.]
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1072,s 3, eff. 5/20/2016.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a137; Code 1932, § 3534; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2016; Acts 1986, ch. 765, §§ 1-3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-603 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-603
Adoption of county assessments
Status: in_force

In the event an assessor of property is not so elected, the governing body of any municipality may adopt, by ordinance or resolution, the assessments made by the county assessor of property within the confines of the municipality, and have the assessments as made by the county assessor of property copied and entered on the tax books of the municipality. Acts 1957, ch. 391, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-731; Acts 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
In the event an assessor of property is not so elected, the governing body of any municipality may adopt, by ordinance or resolution, the assessments made by the county assessor of property within the confines of the municipality, and have the assessments as made by the county assessor of property copied and entered on the tax books of the municipality.
Acts 1957, ch. 391, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-731; Acts 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-302 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-302
Application of part
Status: in_force

This part shall apply to all purchases by authorized officials in all municipalities using or encumbering municipal funds, except as follows: (1) This part shall not apply to purchases by authorized officials in municipalities that have a charter provision or private act that either establishes within the charter or act itself dollar limits over which competitive bidding is required, or authorizes the municipality to set a dollar limit by ordinance but establishes the maximum dollar limit over which competitive bidding is required, and the municipality has established either by charter, private act, or ordinance general bidding procedures that include, but are not limited to, public advertising, securing and opening bids, and any exemptions from competitive bidding. Any exemptions must be substantially similar to those listed in § 6-56-304 , except that any dollar amounts listed must be established in accordance with the municipality's charter or private act; (2) This part shall not apply to purchases by authorized officials in municipalities that have charter provisions relative to competitive bidding but that do not establish a dollar limit over which competitive bidding is required, as long as the municipality, by ordinance, establishes: (A) A dollar limit over which competitive bidding is required, which may not exceed the maximum applicable threshold over which public advertisement and sealed competitive bids or proposals are required for nonemergency, nonproprietary purchases as established pursuant to § 12-3-1212 ; (B) A dollar limit, which may not exceed forty percent (40%) of the amount established under subdivision (2)(A), over which the municipality need not advertise but must, when possible, obtain three (3) competitive bids and below which no advertisement or competitive bidding is required; (C) Procedures for public advertising, securing, and opening bids; and (D) Any exemptions from competitive bidding, which must be substantially similar to those listed in § 6-56-304 , except that any dollar amounts listed must be in accordance with the municipality's ordinances; (3) This part shall not apply to purchases made under § 12-3-1201 ; (4) This part shall not apply to investments in or purchases from the pooled investment fund established pursuant to title 9, chapter 4, part 7; (5) This part shall not apply to purchases from instrumentalities created by two (2) or more cooperating governments such as, but not limited to, those established pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, compiled in title 12, chapter 9; and (6) This part shall not apply to purchases from nonprofit corporations such as, but not limited to, the Local Government Data Processing Corporation, whose purpose or one of whose purposes is to provide goods or services specifically to municipalities. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 513,s 5, eff. 3/1/2024. Acts 1983, ch. 451, § 8; 1984, ch. 765, § 1; 2006, ch. 814, § 1; 2007 , ch. 84, §§ 1, 2.
This part shall apply to all purchases by authorized officials in all municipalities using or encumbering municipal funds, except as follows:
(1) This part shall not apply to purchases by authorized officials in municipalities that have a charter provision or private act that either establishes within the charter or act itself dollar limits over which competitive bidding is required, or authorizes the municipality to set a dollar limit by ordinance but establishes the maximum dollar limit over which competitive bidding is required, and the municipality has established either by charter, private act, or ordinance general bidding procedures that include, but are not limited to, public advertising, securing and opening bids, and any exemptions from competitive bidding. Any exemptions must be substantially similar to those listed in § 6-56-304 , except that any dollar amounts listed must be established in accordance with the municipality's charter or private act;
(2) This part shall not apply to purchases by authorized officials in municipalities that have charter provisions relative to competitive bidding but that do not establish a dollar limit over which competitive bidding is required, as long as the municipality, by ordinance, establishes: (A) A dollar limit over which competitive bidding is required, which may not exceed the maximum applicable threshold over which public advertisement and sealed competitive bids or proposals are required for nonemergency, nonproprietary purchases as established pursuant to § 12-3-1212 ; (B) A dollar limit, which may not exceed forty percent (40%) of the amount established under subdivision (2)(A), over which the municipality need not advertise but must, when possible, obtain three (3) competitive bids and below which no advertisement or competitive bidding is required; (C) Procedures for public advertising, securing, and opening bids; and (D) Any exemptions from competitive bidding, which must be substantially similar to those listed in § 6-56-304 , except that any dollar amounts listed must be in accordance with the municipality's ordinances;
(A) A dollar limit over which competitive bidding is required, which may not exceed the maximum applicable threshold over which public advertisement and sealed competitive bids or proposals are required for nonemergency, nonproprietary purchases as established pursuant to § 12-3-1212 ;
(B) A dollar limit, which may not exceed forty percent (40%) of the amount established under subdivision (2)(A), over which the municipality need not advertise but must, when possible, obtain three (3) competitive bids and below which no advertisement or competitive bidding is required;
(C) Procedures for public advertising, securing, and opening bids; and
(D) Any exemptions from competitive bidding, which must be substantially similar to those listed in § 6-56-304 , except that any dollar amounts listed must be in accordance with the municipality's ordinances;
(3) This part shall not apply to purchases made under § 12-3-1201 ;
(4) This part shall not apply to investments in or purchases from the pooled investment fund established pursuant to title 9, chapter 4, part 7;
(5) This part shall not apply to purchases from instrumentalities created by two (2) or more cooperating governments such as, but not limited to, those established pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, compiled in title 12, chapter 9; and
(6) This part shall not apply to purchases from nonprofit corporations such as, but not limited to, the Local Government Data Processing Corporation, whose purpose or one of whose purposes is to provide goods or services specifically to municipalities.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 513,s 5, eff. 3/1/2024.
Acts 1983, ch. 451, § 8; 1984, ch. 765, § 1; 2006, ch. 814, § 1; 2007 , ch. 84, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-106 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-106
Rules of procedure and meetings
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt rules governing the conduct of its business and meetings; provided, that regular meetings shall be held on the second Wednesday of each month unless another day is set by the board; and provided further, that if a regular meeting date falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the following day. The board shall provide by resolution for the time of day and place of all its meetings. (b) A majority of the board constitutes a quorum and the affirmative vote of at least three (3) members shall be required to approve any action; however, if the board consists of seven (7) members, then an affirmative vote of at least four (4) members shall be required to approve any action. (c) A special meeting shall be called by the chair, by any two (2) members of the board, or by the director of schools, by a written notice delivered at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting, either personally or left at the usual place of residence of the members and director of schools. Such notice shall set forth the character of business to be discussed at the meeting, and no other business shall be considered at such meeting. (d) All board meetings shall be open to the public, and citizens shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The board shall exercise its powers only at public meetings. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.06; T.C.A., § 6-3606; Acts 2000, ch. 959, § 3.
(a) The board shall adopt rules governing the conduct of its business and meetings; provided, that regular meetings shall be held on the second Wednesday of each month unless another day is set by the board; and provided further, that if a regular meeting date falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the following day. The board shall provide by resolution for the time of day and place of all its meetings.
(b) A majority of the board constitutes a quorum and the affirmative vote of at least three (3) members shall be required to approve any action; however, if the board consists of seven (7) members, then an affirmative vote of at least four (4) members shall be required to approve any action.
(c) A special meeting shall be called by the chair, by any two (2) members of the board, or by the director of schools, by a written notice delivered at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting, either personally or left at the usual place of residence of the members and director of schools. Such notice shall set forth the character of business to be discussed at the meeting, and no other business shall be considered at such meeting.
(d) All board meetings shall be open to the public, and citizens shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The board shall exercise its powers only at public meetings.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.06; T.C.A., § 6-3606; Acts 2000, ch. 959, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-104
Quorum
Status: in_force

At least one half (1/2) of the members of the council shall be a quorum for the transaction of business at all council meetings, but, in the absence of a quorum, three (3) members may adjourn the meeting to a later date or may compel the attendance of absent members. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.04; T.C.A., § 6-3204.
At least one half (1/2) of the members of the council shall be a quorum for the transaction of business at all council meetings, but, in the absence of a quorum, three (3) members may adjourn the meeting to a later date or may compel the attendance of absent members.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.04; T.C.A., § 6-3204.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-404 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-404
Continuing education to maintain certification - Revocation
Status: in_force

(a) To maintain certification, a certified municipal finance officer (CMFO) must earn at least sixteen (16) hours of continuing professional education (CPE) of financial education each calendar year after receiving the designation. CPE hours in excess of sixteen (16) hours are not carried over to the next calendar year. CPE hours must be filed with and maintained by the comptroller of the treasury's office, which must keep individual records on CMFOs and CMFO candidates. The comptroller may allow exceptions to the continuing education requirement for good cause shown. (b) A CMFO's certification may be revoked for either or both of the following: (1) Failure to obtain or maintain the required continuing education; (2) Failure to comply with the standards for CMFO candidates as set forth in § 6-56-403 . Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 533, s 1, eff. 5/25/2021. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153, s 5, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2007 , ch. 576, § 1.
(a) To maintain certification, a certified municipal finance officer (CMFO) must earn at least sixteen (16) hours of continuing professional education (CPE) of financial education each calendar year after receiving the designation. CPE hours in excess of sixteen (16) hours are not carried over to the next calendar year. CPE hours must be filed with and maintained by the comptroller of the treasury's office, which must keep individual records on CMFOs and CMFO candidates. The comptroller may allow exceptions to the continuing education requirement for good cause shown.
(b) A CMFO's certification may be revoked for either or both of the following: (1) Failure to obtain or maintain the required continuing education; (2) Failure to comply with the standards for CMFO candidates as set forth in § 6-56-403 .
(1) Failure to obtain or maintain the required continuing education;
(2) Failure to comply with the standards for CMFO candidates as set forth in § 6-56-403 .
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 533, s 1, eff. 5/25/2021.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153, s 5, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2007 , ch. 576, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-146 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-146
Prohibited regulation of business of person under 18 years of age
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Business" means any enterprise carried on for the purpose of gain or economic profit; and (2) "Gross receipts": (A) Means all receipts from whatever sources derived before any deductions; and (B) Does not include tips, gratuities, or other amounts customarily assumed to be intended for the person who has served the customer or client. (b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a municipality shall not require a license, permit, or any other form of regulation for a business that: (1) Is operated solely by a person or persons under eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Is located on private property with the permission of the property owner; and (3) Generates gross receipts of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or less in a calendar year. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 210,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
(a) As used in this section: (1) "Business" means any enterprise carried on for the purpose of gain or economic profit; and (2) "Gross receipts": (A) Means all receipts from whatever sources derived before any deductions; and (B) Does not include tips, gratuities, or other amounts customarily assumed to be intended for the person who has served the customer or client.
(1) "Business" means any enterprise carried on for the purpose of gain or economic profit; and
(2) "Gross receipts": (A) Means all receipts from whatever sources derived before any deductions; and (B) Does not include tips, gratuities, or other amounts customarily assumed to be intended for the person who has served the customer or client.
(A) Means all receipts from whatever sources derived before any deductions; and
(B) Does not include tips, gratuities, or other amounts customarily assumed to be intended for the person who has served the customer or client.
(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a municipality shall not require a license, permit, or any other form of regulation for a business that: (1) Is operated solely by a person or persons under eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Is located on private property with the permission of the property owner; and (3) Generates gross receipts of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or less in a calendar year.
(1) Is operated solely by a person or persons under eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) Is located on private property with the permission of the property owner; and
(3) Generates gross receipts of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or less in a calendar year.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 210,s 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-203 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-203
Election on advertising tax
Status: in_force

(a) Should the governing body of any municipal corporation fail to levy such tax at the regular tax levy then, upon a petition containing the signatures of not less than five percent (5%) of the registered voters of the municipal corporation being presented to the governing body, such governing body shall call an election to be held at the next regular municipal election, at which time it shall be determined by a majority vote whether or not such tax shall be levied and collected to be used for any one (1) or more of such purposes. (b) The ballots used at the election shall be the ballots used in the next and regular municipal election; the election shall be held to determine the will of the voters as to whether the tax shall be levied, collected and used as mentioned in subsection (a). The election shall be held and conducted and notice given as other elections are now required by law to be held and notice thereof given. (c) The ballots used at the election shall contain, in substance, these words:" For Advertising Tax Levy of ______________ cents Against Advertising Tax Levy of ______________ cents and the voters shall signify their will by putting an X mark opposite "For Advertising Tax Levy of ____________________ cents" or "Against Advertising Tax Levy of ____________________ cents. (d) At such election every voter qualified to vote in the regular municipal election shall be entitled to vote. (e) A majority vote of the votes cast "For Advertising Tax Levy of ____________________ cents" and "Against Advertising Tax Levy of ____________________ cents" shall determine the will of the voters. After the election has been held and the vote determined, the governing body of the municipal corporation where the election was held shall carry out the will of the voters. Acts 1937, ch. 163, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3336.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-608.
(a) Should the governing body of any municipal corporation fail to levy such tax at the regular tax levy then, upon a petition containing the signatures of not less than five percent (5%) of the registered voters of the municipal corporation being presented to the governing body, such governing body shall call an election to be held at the next regular municipal election, at which time it shall be determined by a majority vote whether or not such tax shall be levied and collected to be used for any one (1) or more of such purposes.
(b) The ballots used at the election shall be the ballots used in the next and regular municipal election; the election shall be held to determine the will of the voters as to whether the tax shall be levied, collected and used as mentioned in subsection (a). The election shall be held and conducted and notice given as other elections are now required by law to be held and notice thereof given.
(c) The ballots used at the election shall contain, in substance, these words:" For Advertising Tax Levy of ______________ cents Against Advertising Tax Levy of ______________ cents and the voters shall signify their will by putting an X mark opposite "For Advertising Tax Levy of ____________________ cents" or "Against Advertising Tax Levy of ____________________ cents.
For Advertising Tax Levy of ______________ cents
Against Advertising Tax Levy of ______________ cents
and the voters shall signify their will by putting an X mark opposite "For Advertising Tax Levy of ____________________ cents" or "Against Advertising Tax Levy of ____________________ cents.
(d) At such election every voter qualified to vote in the regular municipal election shall be entitled to vote.
(e) A majority vote of the votes cast "For Advertising Tax Levy of ____________________ cents" and "Against Advertising Tax Levy of ____________________ cents" shall determine the will of the voters. After the election has been held and the vote determined, the governing body of the municipal corporation where the election was held shall carry out the will of the voters.
Acts 1937, ch. 163, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3336.3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-608.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-216 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-216
Voting by board
Status: in_force

In all cases under § 6-20-215 , the vote shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for or against an ordinance shall be entered upon the journal. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 5, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a151; Code 1932, § 3548; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2027.
In all cases under § 6-20-215 , the vote shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for or against an ordinance shall be entered upon the journal.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 5, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a151; Code 1932, § 3548; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2027.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-53-106 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Section 6-53-106
Filling certain vacancies
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law or municipal charter, whenever a vacancy occurs in the membership of any city board of education whose members are elected by vote of the people or in the office of city judge who is elected by vote of the people in any city having a population in excess of one hundred thousand (100,000) within counties, except those counties with the metropolitan form of government, having a population in excess of two hundred thousand (200,000), each according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any appointment made pursuant to law or charter provision shall be an interim appointment, valid only until the next primary or general election or referendum that is held in such city after the vacancy occurs. (b) At such primary or general election or referendum, the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the election of some qualified candidate. (c) In any city to which this section applies, for those offices for which by charter or other law a special election is provided for the filling of vacancies, such charter or other law shall be controlling, but if no special election is so provided for the filling of vacancies, this section shall control. Acts 1972, ch. 700, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-510.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law or municipal charter, whenever a vacancy occurs in the membership of any city board of education whose members are elected by vote of the people or in the office of city judge who is elected by vote of the people in any city having a population in excess of one hundred thousand (100,000) within counties, except those counties with the metropolitan form of government, having a population in excess of two hundred thousand (200,000), each according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any appointment made pursuant to law or charter provision shall be an interim appointment, valid only until the next primary or general election or referendum that is held in such city after the vacancy occurs.
(b) At such primary or general election or referendum, the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the election of some qualified candidate.
(c) In any city to which this section applies, for those offices for which by charter or other law a special election is provided for the filling of vacancies, such charter or other law shall be controlling, but if no special election is so provided for the filling of vacancies, this section shall control.
Acts 1972, ch. 700, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-510.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-406 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-406
Continuation of ordinances
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Unless otherwise provided in the petition or resolution that initiated the merger, this subsection (a) shall govern the continuation of ordinances and the interpretation of existing ordinances. (2) All ordinances in force within the former municipalities at the time of the merger that are not in conflict with the consolidated municipality's charter or with the ordinances of the former municipality with the greater population according to the latest determination by the department of economic and community development shall remain in full force and effect until superseded or repealed by the governing body of the consolidated municipality. (3) All such ordinances, except franchise and other ordinances of only local effect, shall apply to the entire area of the consolidated municipality. In the case of different nonconflicting ordinances dealing with the same subject matter, the ordinance of the more populous municipality shall control. (4) Ordinances of the former municipalities that are in conflict with the charter of the merged municipality or the ordinances of the more populous municipality shall be deemed repealed as of the effective date of the merger. (5) Nothing in this subsection (a) shall be construed to discharge any person from liability, either civil or criminal, for any violation of any ordinance of any of the former municipalities incurred before the merger. (b) The petition or resolution initiating the merger may provide different terms for the continuation of ordinances and the interpretation of existing ordinances from those provided in subsection (a). Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
(a) (1) Unless otherwise provided in the petition or resolution that initiated the merger, this subsection (a) shall govern the continuation of ordinances and the interpretation of existing ordinances. (2) All ordinances in force within the former municipalities at the time of the merger that are not in conflict with the consolidated municipality's charter or with the ordinances of the former municipality with the greater population according to the latest determination by the department of economic and community development shall remain in full force and effect until superseded or repealed by the governing body of the consolidated municipality. (3) All such ordinances, except franchise and other ordinances of only local effect, shall apply to the entire area of the consolidated municipality. In the case of different nonconflicting ordinances dealing with the same subject matter, the ordinance of the more populous municipality shall control. (4) Ordinances of the former municipalities that are in conflict with the charter of the merged municipality or the ordinances of the more populous municipality shall be deemed repealed as of the effective date of the merger. (5) Nothing in this subsection (a) shall be construed to discharge any person from liability, either civil or criminal, for any violation of any ordinance of any of the former municipalities incurred before the merger.
(1) Unless otherwise provided in the petition or resolution that initiated the merger, this subsection (a) shall govern the continuation of ordinances and the interpretation of existing ordinances.
(2) All ordinances in force within the former municipalities at the time of the merger that are not in conflict with the consolidated municipality's charter or with the ordinances of the former municipality with the greater population according to the latest determination by the department of economic and community development shall remain in full force and effect until superseded or repealed by the governing body of the consolidated municipality.
(3) All such ordinances, except franchise and other ordinances of only local effect, shall apply to the entire area of the consolidated municipality. In the case of different nonconflicting ordinances dealing with the same subject matter, the ordinance of the more populous municipality shall control.
(4) Ordinances of the former municipalities that are in conflict with the charter of the merged municipality or the ordinances of the more populous municipality shall be deemed repealed as of the effective date of the merger.
(5) Nothing in this subsection (a) shall be construed to discharge any person from liability, either civil or criminal, for any violation of any ordinance of any of the former municipalities incurred before the merger.
(b) The petition or resolution initiating the merger may provide different terms for the continuation of ordinances and the interpretation of existing ordinances from those provided in subsection (a).
Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-801 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-801
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Department" means the fire department or police department of any municipality that pays wages to its employees for services rendered; (2) "Employee" means any person who, on the adoption of this part, is a paid employee in the fire department or police department of any municipality and a member of a municipal retirement system or pension plan; (3) "Municipality" means any municipality having its own employees retirement system or pension plan; (4) "Retired employee" means any person who has been a paid employee in the fire department or police department of any municipality and who, on the adoption of this part, is receiving from such municipality a retirement allowance based upon such person's service in such department; (5) "Retirement allowance" means the monthly payment for life made to a retired employee or the retired employee's survivors or beneficiaries under a municipal employees retirement system or pension plan; (6) "Retirement system" or "pension plan" means an existing system or plan by which a municipality is paying or will pay the retired employees of its fire department or police department a retirement allowance after such employees have complied with certain conditions or requirements of employment or service to the municipality; and (7) "Survivor or beneficiary" includes any person, who is receiving, or who is entitled to receive, an allowance or survivor benefit from a retirement system that is based upon the retirement allowance of an employee or a retired employee. Acts 1971, ch. 397, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-658.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Department" means the fire department or police department of any municipality that pays wages to its employees for services rendered;
(2) "Employee" means any person who, on the adoption of this part, is a paid employee in the fire department or police department of any municipality and a member of a municipal retirement system or pension plan;
(3) "Municipality" means any municipality having its own employees retirement system or pension plan;
(4) "Retired employee" means any person who has been a paid employee in the fire department or police department of any municipality and who, on the adoption of this part, is receiving from such municipality a retirement allowance based upon such person's service in such department;
(5) "Retirement allowance" means the monthly payment for life made to a retired employee or the retired employee's survivors or beneficiaries under a municipal employees retirement system or pension plan;
(6) "Retirement system" or "pension plan" means an existing system or plan by which a municipality is paying or will pay the retired employees of its fire department or police department a retirement allowance after such employees have complied with certain conditions or requirements of employment or service to the municipality; and
(7) "Survivor or beneficiary" includes any person, who is receiving, or who is entitled to receive, an allowance or survivor benefit from a retirement system that is based upon the retirement allowance of an employee or a retired employee.
Acts 1971, ch. 397, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-658.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-409 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-409
State-shared taxes
Status: in_force

(a) The consolidated municipality shall continue without interruption receiving state-shared taxes. (b) For state-shared taxes distributed on a population basis, the entire population of the consolidated municipality shall determine its share of the state revenue. Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
(a) The consolidated municipality shall continue without interruption receiving state-shared taxes.
(b) For state-shared taxes distributed on a population basis, the entire population of the consolidated municipality shall determine its share of the state revenue.
Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-511 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-511
Inspections of residential rental property with code violations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If any residential rental property has three (3) code violations cited on three (3) separate dates within a six-month period, the municipal agency or department that is responsible for enforcement of building codes is authorized to conduct an in-home inspection of the property, regardless of whether the landlord or a tenant is in possession of the property. (2) The municipal agency or department that is responsible for enforcement of building codes may enter the dwelling unit only: (A) With the consent of the tenant in possession; (B) With a validly issued search warrant; or (C) In the event of an emergency presenting an immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the tenant in possession. (3) Entry shall comply in all respects with Amendment IV of the Constitution of the United States, as well as Article I, § 7 of the Constitution of Tennessee. Entry shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the tenant in possession. (b) This section shall apply to any county having a metropolitan form of government and a population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 2000 federal census, or any subsequent federal census, and to any county having a population in excess of eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (c) This section shall apply to any municipality having a population of not less than thirteen thousand seven hundred (13,700) nor more than thirteen thousand eight hundred (13,800), and to any municipality having a population of not less than twenty-seven thousand two hundred (27,200) nor more than twenty-seven thousand four hundred (27,400). Acts 2006, ch. 851, § 1.
(a) (1) If any residential rental property has three (3) code violations cited on three (3) separate dates within a six-month period, the municipal agency or department that is responsible for enforcement of building codes is authorized to conduct an in-home inspection of the property, regardless of whether the landlord or a tenant is in possession of the property. (2) The municipal agency or department that is responsible for enforcement of building codes may enter the dwelling unit only: (A) With the consent of the tenant in possession; (B) With a validly issued search warrant; or (C) In the event of an emergency presenting an immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the tenant in possession. (3) Entry shall comply in all respects with Amendment IV of the Constitution of the United States, as well as Article I, § 7 of the Constitution of Tennessee. Entry shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the tenant in possession.
(1) If any residential rental property has three (3) code violations cited on three (3) separate dates within a six-month period, the municipal agency or department that is responsible for enforcement of building codes is authorized to conduct an in-home inspection of the property, regardless of whether the landlord or a tenant is in possession of the property.
(2) The municipal agency or department that is responsible for enforcement of building codes may enter the dwelling unit only: (A) With the consent of the tenant in possession; (B) With a validly issued search warrant; or (C) In the event of an emergency presenting an immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the tenant in possession.
(A) With the consent of the tenant in possession;
(B) With a validly issued search warrant; or
(C) In the event of an emergency presenting an immediate threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the tenant in possession.
(3) Entry shall comply in all respects with Amendment IV of the Constitution of the United States, as well as Article I, § 7 of the Constitution of Tennessee. Entry shall be made in such manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the tenant in possession.
(b) This section shall apply to any county having a metropolitan form of government and a population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 2000 federal census, or any subsequent federal census, and to any county having a population in excess of eight hundred thousand (800,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(c) This section shall apply to any municipality having a population of not less than thirteen thousand seven hundred (13,700) nor more than thirteen thousand eight hundred (13,800), and to any municipality having a population of not less than twenty-seven thousand two hundred (27,200) nor more than twenty-seven thousand four hundred (27,400).
Acts 2006, ch. 851, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-204
Compensation of mayor and commissioners
Status: in_force

(a) The salary of the mayor shall not exceed three hundred dollars ($300) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per month; except that in cities that have a population of not less than one thousand (1,000), according to the federal census of 1970 or any subsequent federal census, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450) per month. No increase in the salaries permitted by this section shall become effective unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners. (b) (1) The salary of the mayor and commissioners shall be set by the board of commissioners. In cities with a population of less than one thousand (1,000), however, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450) per month. In cities with a population of one thousand (1,000) or more, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month. No increase in salaries of the mayor and commissioners shall be effective unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members to which the board of commissioners is entitled. Populations referred to in this section shall be as determined by the latest federal decennial census. (2) This subsection (b) shall only apply in counties having a population of not less than four hundred seventy thousand (470,000) nor more than four hundred eighty thousand (480,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (c) (1) Notwithstanding the limits established in subsections (a) and (b), the salaries of the mayor and commissioners may be established annually by the board of commissioners at the time of adoption of the annual operating budget; provided, however, that such salaries shall not be increased or diminished prior to the end of the term for which such officials were elected. (2) This subsection (c) shall become effective upon approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a136; mod. Code 1932, § 3533; Acts 1968, ch. 541, § 1; 1977, ch. 238, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2015; Acts 1989, ch. 579, §§ 1, 2; 2001, ch. 141, § 1.
(a) The salary of the mayor shall not exceed three hundred dollars ($300) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per month; except that in cities that have a population of not less than one thousand (1,000), according to the federal census of 1970 or any subsequent federal census, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450) per month. No increase in the salaries permitted by this section shall become effective unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners.
(b) (1) The salary of the mayor and commissioners shall be set by the board of commissioners. In cities with a population of less than one thousand (1,000), however, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450) per month. In cities with a population of one thousand (1,000) or more, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month. No increase in salaries of the mayor and commissioners shall be effective unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members to which the board of commissioners is entitled. Populations referred to in this section shall be as determined by the latest federal decennial census. (2) This subsection (b) shall only apply in counties having a population of not less than four hundred seventy thousand (470,000) nor more than four hundred eighty thousand (480,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(1) The salary of the mayor and commissioners shall be set by the board of commissioners. In cities with a population of less than one thousand (1,000), however, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed four hundred fifty dollars ($450) per month. In cities with a population of one thousand (1,000) or more, the salary of the mayor shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per month, and the salary of each commissioner shall not exceed nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month. No increase in salaries of the mayor and commissioners shall be effective unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members to which the board of commissioners is entitled. Populations referred to in this section shall be as determined by the latest federal decennial census.
(2) This subsection (b) shall only apply in counties having a population of not less than four hundred seventy thousand (470,000) nor more than four hundred eighty thousand (480,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(c) (1) Notwithstanding the limits established in subsections (a) and (b), the salaries of the mayor and commissioners may be established annually by the board of commissioners at the time of adoption of the annual operating budget; provided, however, that such salaries shall not be increased or diminished prior to the end of the term for which such officials were elected. (2) This subsection (c) shall become effective upon approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners.
(1) Notwithstanding the limits established in subsections (a) and (b), the salaries of the mayor and commissioners may be established annually by the board of commissioners at the time of adoption of the annual operating budget; provided, however, that such salaries shall not be increased or diminished prior to the end of the term for which such officials were elected.
(2) This subsection (c) shall become effective upon approval by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a136; mod. Code 1932, § 3533; Acts 1968, ch. 541, § 1; 1977, ch. 238, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2015; Acts 1989, ch. 579, §§ 1, 2; 2001, ch. 141, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-412 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-412
Pecuniary interest prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) No officer or employee of the city shall have any financial interest other than the common public interest in the profits of any contract, service, or other work performed for the city; or personally profit directly or indirectly from any contract, purchase, sale, or service between the city and any person or company; or personally as an agent provide any surety, bail, or bond required by law or subject to approval by the council. (b) No officer or any employee shall accept any free or preferred services, benefits or concessions from any person or company, except that free transportation may be provided for police officers and firefighters on official duty. (c) Any officer or employee who violates this section commits misconduct of office. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.33; T.C.A., § 6-3533.
(a) No officer or employee of the city shall have any financial interest other than the common public interest in the profits of any contract, service, or other work performed for the city; or personally profit directly or indirectly from any contract, purchase, sale, or service between the city and any person or company; or personally as an agent provide any surety, bail, or bond required by law or subject to approval by the council.
(b) No officer or any employee shall accept any free or preferred services, benefits or concessions from any person or company, except that free transportation may be provided for police officers and firefighters on official duty.
(c) Any officer or employee who violates this section commits misconduct of office.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.33; T.C.A., § 6-3533.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-104
Chair and vice chair
Status: in_force

(a) At the first meeting after each regular biennial election, the board shall elect a chair and vice chair. (b) The chair shall preside at the meetings of the board and may vote as any other member but shall have no power of veto. The chair shall perform the duties imposed upon the chair by the rules of the board. (c) The vice chair shall perform the duties of the chair in case of the chair's absence or inability to act. (d) In the event of a permanent vacancy in the office of chair, a new chair shall be elected. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.04; T.C.A., § 6-3604.
(a) At the first meeting after each regular biennial election, the board shall elect a chair and vice chair.
(b) The chair shall preside at the meetings of the board and may vote as any other member but shall have no power of veto. The chair shall perform the duties imposed upon the chair by the rules of the board.
(c) The vice chair shall perform the duties of the chair in case of the chair's absence or inability to act.
(d) In the event of a permanent vacancy in the office of chair, a new chair shall be elected.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.04; T.C.A., § 6-3604.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-405 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-405
Costs of referendum
Status: in_force

If the merger is authorized by referendum, the costs of the election shall be borne by the municipality formed by the merger. If the merger is defeated by referendum, the costs shall be borne by each municipality in the proportion its population bears to the total population of the municipalities in which the election was held. Population figures used shall be those from the latest determination of population by the department of economic and community development. Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
If the merger is authorized by referendum, the costs of the election shall be borne by the municipality formed by the merger. If the merger is defeated by referendum, the costs shall be borne by each municipality in the proportion its population bears to the total population of the municipalities in which the election was held. Population figures used shall be those from the latest determination of population by the department of economic and community development.
Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-402 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-402
License requirement
Status: in_force

No person, firm or corporation shall publish or conduct any sale of the type defined in § 6-55-401 without a license for the publication or conduct of such sale. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 2 (Williams, § 3496.2); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-715.
No person, firm or corporation shall publish or conduct any sale of the type defined in § 6-55-401 without a license for the publication or conduct of such sale.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 2 (Williams, § 3496.2); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-715.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-203 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-203
Petition to incorporate under this charter
Status: in_force

The petition filed in accordance with § 6-1-202 shall be in substantially the form provided in § 6-1-209 and shall include a description of the boundaries of the proposed municipal corporation and the boundaries of the proposed wards, if there is only one (1) alderman to be elected per ward, the wards that will carry the initial two-year term, the proposed name of the municipality and whether it is a city or town. The petition shall include a plan of services setting forth the identification and projected timing of municipal services proposed to be provided and the revenue from purely local sources to be payable annually. The plan of services shall include, but not be limited to, police protection, fire protection, water service, sanitary sewage system, solid waste disposal, road and street construction and repair, recreational facilities, a proposed five-year operational budget, including projected revenues and expenditures, and a property tax rate to be annually levied upon all taxable property in the area to be incorporated. Boundary descriptions shall contain references to tax maps kept in the office of the county assessor of property. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1993, ch. 320, § 3; 1995, ch. 13, § 2; 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
The petition filed in accordance with § 6-1-202 shall be in substantially the form provided in § 6-1-209 and shall include a description of the boundaries of the proposed municipal corporation and the boundaries of the proposed wards, if there is only one (1) alderman to be elected per ward, the wards that will carry the initial two-year term, the proposed name of the municipality and whether it is a city or town. The petition shall include a plan of services setting forth the identification and projected timing of municipal services proposed to be provided and the revenue from purely local sources to be payable annually. The plan of services shall include, but not be limited to, police protection, fire protection, water service, sanitary sewage system, solid waste disposal, road and street construction and repair, recreational facilities, a proposed five-year operational budget, including projected revenues and expenditures, and a property tax rate to be annually levied upon all taxable property in the area to be incorporated. Boundary descriptions shall contain references to tax maps kept in the office of the county assessor of property.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1993, ch. 320, § 3; 1995, ch. 13, § 2; 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-31-301 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 31 / Section 6-31-301
Board of education member - Petition
Status: in_force

(a) Any member of the board of education of the city elected or appointed to fill a vacancy under this charter may be removed from office by the registered voters of the city. (b) The procedure to effect such removal shall be as follows: (1) A petition, signed by registered voters equal in number to at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the total vote cast for the candidate for the board of education receiving the highest number of votes at the last regular election, demanding the recall of the person sought to be removed shall be filed with the county election commission, and notice given by the commission of such filing by publication at least once in the official city newspaper, which petition shall contain a general statement of the grounds upon which the removal is sought. The signatures to the petition need not all be appended to one (1) paper, but each signer shall sign such signer's name, and shall place thereon, after such signer's name, the date of signing and such signer's place of residence by street and number or by other customary designation; (2) To each petition paper there shall be attached a sworn affidavit by the circulator thereof stating the number of signers thereto and that each signature thereon is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be, and that it was made in the presence of the affiant; (3) Such petition shall be filed with the county election commission, which shall, within fifteen (15) days, canvass the signatures thereon to determine the sufficiency thereof; (4) A separate petition shall be filed for each person sought to be removed; and (5) The county election commission shall attach to such petition its certificate showing the result of the examination. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.14; 1959, ch. 139, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(54); T.C.A., § 6-3115.
(a) Any member of the board of education of the city elected or appointed to fill a vacancy under this charter may be removed from office by the registered voters of the city.
(b) The procedure to effect such removal shall be as follows: (1) A petition, signed by registered voters equal in number to at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the total vote cast for the candidate for the board of education receiving the highest number of votes at the last regular election, demanding the recall of the person sought to be removed shall be filed with the county election commission, and notice given by the commission of such filing by publication at least once in the official city newspaper, which petition shall contain a general statement of the grounds upon which the removal is sought. The signatures to the petition need not all be appended to one (1) paper, but each signer shall sign such signer's name, and shall place thereon, after such signer's name, the date of signing and such signer's place of residence by street and number or by other customary designation; (2) To each petition paper there shall be attached a sworn affidavit by the circulator thereof stating the number of signers thereto and that each signature thereon is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be, and that it was made in the presence of the affiant; (3) Such petition shall be filed with the county election commission, which shall, within fifteen (15) days, canvass the signatures thereon to determine the sufficiency thereof; (4) A separate petition shall be filed for each person sought to be removed; and (5) The county election commission shall attach to such petition its certificate showing the result of the examination.
(1) A petition, signed by registered voters equal in number to at least sixty-six percent (66%) of the total vote cast for the candidate for the board of education receiving the highest number of votes at the last regular election, demanding the recall of the person sought to be removed shall be filed with the county election commission, and notice given by the commission of such filing by publication at least once in the official city newspaper, which petition shall contain a general statement of the grounds upon which the removal is sought. The signatures to the petition need not all be appended to one (1) paper, but each signer shall sign such signer's name, and shall place thereon, after such signer's name, the date of signing and such signer's place of residence by street and number or by other customary designation;
(2) To each petition paper there shall be attached a sworn affidavit by the circulator thereof stating the number of signers thereto and that each signature thereon is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be, and that it was made in the presence of the affiant;
(3) Such petition shall be filed with the county election commission, which shall, within fifteen (15) days, canvass the signatures thereon to determine the sufficiency thereof;
(4) A separate petition shall be filed for each person sought to be removed; and
(5) The county election commission shall attach to such petition its certificate showing the result of the examination.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.14; 1959, ch. 139, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(54); T.C.A., § 6-3115.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1014 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1014
Rendering of final order - Findings of fact - Appointment of qualified substitute - Submission of proposed findings
Status: in_force

(a) An administrative hearing officer shall render a final order in all cases brought before the officer's body. (b) A final order shall include conclusions of law, the policy reasons therefor, and findings of fact for all aspects of the order, including the remedy prescribed. Findings of fact, if set forth in language that is no more than mere repetition or paraphrase of the relevant provision of law, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts of record to support the findings. The final order must also include a statement of the available procedures and time limits for seeking reconsideration or other administrative relief and the time limits for seeking judicial review of the final order. (c) Findings of fact shall be based exclusively upon the evidence of record in the adjudicative proceeding and on matters officially noticed in that proceeding. The administrative hearing officer's experience, technical competence and specialized knowledge may be utilized in the evaluation of evidence. (d) If an individual serving or designated to serve as an administrative hearing officer becomes unavailable, for any reason, before rendition of the final order, a qualified substitute shall be appointed. The substitute shall use any existing record and may conduct any further proceedings as is appropriate in the interest of justice. (e) The administrative hearing officer may allow the parties a designated amount of time after conclusion of the hearing for the submission of proposed findings. (f) A final order rendered pursuant to subsection (a) shall be rendered in writing within seven (7) business days after conclusion of the hearing or after submission of proposed findings unless such period is waived or extended with the written consent of all parties or for good cause shown. (g) The administrative hearing officer shall cause copies of the final order under subsection (a) to be delivered to each party. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) An administrative hearing officer shall render a final order in all cases brought before the officer's body.
(b) A final order shall include conclusions of law, the policy reasons therefor, and findings of fact for all aspects of the order, including the remedy prescribed. Findings of fact, if set forth in language that is no more than mere repetition or paraphrase of the relevant provision of law, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts of record to support the findings. The final order must also include a statement of the available procedures and time limits for seeking reconsideration or other administrative relief and the time limits for seeking judicial review of the final order.
(c) Findings of fact shall be based exclusively upon the evidence of record in the adjudicative proceeding and on matters officially noticed in that proceeding. The administrative hearing officer's experience, technical competence and specialized knowledge may be utilized in the evaluation of evidence.
(d) If an individual serving or designated to serve as an administrative hearing officer becomes unavailable, for any reason, before rendition of the final order, a qualified substitute shall be appointed. The substitute shall use any existing record and may conduct any further proceedings as is appropriate in the interest of justice.
(e) The administrative hearing officer may allow the parties a designated amount of time after conclusion of the hearing for the submission of proposed findings.
(f) A final order rendered pursuant to subsection (a) shall be rendered in writing within seven (7) business days after conclusion of the hearing or after submission of proposed findings unless such period is waived or extended with the written consent of all parties or for good cause shown.
(g) The administrative hearing officer shall cause copies of the final order under subsection (a) to be delivered to each party.
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-108
Contributions to watershed development authority
Status: in_force

Any municipality of this state may make financial contributions to any watershed development authority created by special act of the general assembly, where a portion or all of the watershed development administered by such authority lies within the county wherein such municipality is situated, and such municipality is participating directly or indirectly in such development. Such contributions shall only be made when authorized by the legislative body of such municipality from the general funds of such municipality. No special tax may be levied for such contributions. The amount of such contribution shall be fixed by such legislative body and sanctioned thereby as a municipal purpose, the development of which being beneficial to such municipality. Acts 1965, ch. 343, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-807.
Any municipality of this state may make financial contributions to any watershed development authority created by special act of the general assembly, where a portion or all of the watershed development administered by such authority lies within the county wherein such municipality is situated, and such municipality is participating directly or indirectly in such development. Such contributions shall only be made when authorized by the legislative body of such municipality from the general funds of such municipality. No special tax may be levied for such contributions. The amount of such contribution shall be fixed by such legislative body and sanctioned thereby as a municipal purpose, the development of which being beneficial to such municipality.
Acts 1965, ch. 343, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-807.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-204
Effective date of contraction - Continuing jurisdiction for taxation - Notice of contraction
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except for responsibility for debt newly contracted after the territory was annexed and prior to the surrender of jurisdiction, all municipal jurisdiction ceases over the territory excluded from the municipality's corporate limits on: (A) The effective date of the ordinance if the contraction is done by ordinance; (B) The date of the certification of the results of the election if the contraction is done by election; or (C) The operative date of a contraction accomplished through a petition by an owner of property used primarily for agricultural purposes pursuant to § 6-51-201(c) . (2) The municipality may continue to levy and collect taxes on property in the excluded territory to pay the excluded territory's proportion of debt newly contracted after the territory was annexed and prior to the exclusion. (b) The chief executive officer of the municipality shall notify the county assessor of property as to contractions in the territorial limits of the municipality and shall provide the county assessor of property with a complete description of all property affected by the contractions. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 398, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 1875, ch. 92, § 15; Shan., § 1914; Code 1932, § 3325; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-307; Acts 1986, ch. 700, § 2; 2008 , ch. 971, § 1.
(a) (1) Except for responsibility for debt newly contracted after the territory was annexed and prior to the surrender of jurisdiction, all municipal jurisdiction ceases over the territory excluded from the municipality's corporate limits on: (A) The effective date of the ordinance if the contraction is done by ordinance; (B) The date of the certification of the results of the election if the contraction is done by election; or (C) The operative date of a contraction accomplished through a petition by an owner of property used primarily for agricultural purposes pursuant to § 6-51-201(c) . (2) The municipality may continue to levy and collect taxes on property in the excluded territory to pay the excluded territory's proportion of debt newly contracted after the territory was annexed and prior to the exclusion.
(1) Except for responsibility for debt newly contracted after the territory was annexed and prior to the surrender of jurisdiction, all municipal jurisdiction ceases over the territory excluded from the municipality's corporate limits on: (A) The effective date of the ordinance if the contraction is done by ordinance; (B) The date of the certification of the results of the election if the contraction is done by election; or (C) The operative date of a contraction accomplished through a petition by an owner of property used primarily for agricultural purposes pursuant to § 6-51-201(c) .
(A) The effective date of the ordinance if the contraction is done by ordinance;
(B) The date of the certification of the results of the election if the contraction is done by election; or
(C) The operative date of a contraction accomplished through a petition by an owner of property used primarily for agricultural purposes pursuant to § 6-51-201(c) .
(2) The municipality may continue to levy and collect taxes on property in the excluded territory to pay the excluded territory's proportion of debt newly contracted after the territory was annexed and prior to the exclusion.
(b) The chief executive officer of the municipality shall notify the county assessor of property as to contractions in the territorial limits of the municipality and shall provide the county assessor of property with a complete description of all property affected by the contractions.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 398, s 2, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 1875, ch. 92, § 15; Shan., § 1914; Code 1932, § 3325; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-307; Acts 1986, ch. 700, § 2; 2008 , ch. 971, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-603 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-603
Emergency assistance to police
Status: in_force

In time of riot or other emergency, the mayor or city manager shall have power to summon any number of inhabitants to assist the police force. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 18, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a229; Code 1932, § 3627; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2130.
In time of riot or other emergency, the mayor or city manager shall have power to summon any number of inhabitants to assist the police force.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 18, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a229; Code 1932, § 3627; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2130.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-105 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Section 6-18-105
Registration of voters - Qualifications to vote - Certification of result
Status: in_force

(a) The county election commission shall use such methods authorized by title 2 as it judges necessary to facilitate registration before the election. (b) All registered voters of the city or of the territory of the proposed city are eligible to vote in the election. (c) The county election commission shall determine and declare the results of the election and shall certify the results within forty-eight (48) hours after it completes its duties under § 2-8-105(3) . It shall publish the certificate in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or territory and, if the city is already incorporated, shall file the certificate with the city council or other legislative body of the city at its first meeting after the certification. The certificate shall be entered at large on the minutes of the body with which it is filed. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 1, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a123; Code 1932, § 3520; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(27); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1805.
(a) The county election commission shall use such methods authorized by title 2 as it judges necessary to facilitate registration before the election.
(b) All registered voters of the city or of the territory of the proposed city are eligible to vote in the election.
(c) The county election commission shall determine and declare the results of the election and shall certify the results within forty-eight (48) hours after it completes its duties under § 2-8-105(3) . It shall publish the certificate in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or territory and, if the city is already incorporated, shall file the certificate with the city council or other legislative body of the city at its first meeting after the certification. The certificate shall be entered at large on the minutes of the body with which it is filed.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 1, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a123; Code 1932, § 3520; modified; Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 4(27); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1805.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-4-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 6-4-202
Recorder's functions at board meeting
Status: in_force

The recorder or the recorder's designee shall be present at all meetings of the board, and keep a full and accurate record of all business transacted by the board to be preserved in permanent form. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
The recorder or the recorder's designee shall be present at all meetings of the board, and keep a full and accurate record of all business transacted by the board to be preserved in permanent form.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-3-109 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-109
Compensation
Status: in_force

(a) The compensation of all officers shall be established in the ordinance adopting the annual budget and capital program. (b) The compensation of the mayor may not be diminished during the mayor's term of office. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
(a) The compensation of all officers shall be established in the ordinance adopting the annual budget and capital program.
(b) The compensation of the mayor may not be diminished during the mayor's term of office.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-118 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-118
Fiscal forms
Status: in_force

The finance director shall cause all forms used in connection with either the receipt or disbursement of city funds to be numbered consecutively, and shall account for all spoiled or unused forms. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 14; Shan. Supp., § 1997a193; Code 1932, § 3591; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2219; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 20.
The finance director shall cause all forms used in connection with either the receipt or disbursement of city funds to be numbered consecutively, and shall account for all spoiled or unused forms.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, § 14; Shan. Supp., § 1997a193; Code 1932, § 3591; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2219; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-402 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-402
Failure to enforce laws
Status: in_force

The willful failure or neglect of any of such officials or police officers to perform the duties prescribed by § 6-54-401 is a Class C misdemeanor and the offender shall be dismissed from office. Acts 1915, ch. 37, § 2; Shan., § 1996a2; Code 1932, § 3500; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-615; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
The willful failure or neglect of any of such officials or police officers to perform the duties prescribed by § 6-54-401 is a Class C misdemeanor and the offender shall be dismissed from office.
Acts 1915, ch. 37, § 2; Shan., § 1996a2; Code 1932, § 3500; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-615; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-505 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-505
Appearance bond
Status: in_force

Whenever any person is arrested for the violation of any city ordinance in the presence of a police officer, and no warrant has been issued or served, such person may execute an appearance bond in an amount not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00), and file same with a police desk sergeant, or may, in lieu of the execution of an appearance bond, deposit a sum not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00), with a police desk sergeant and be given a receipt for same, and, on the appearance of such person before the city court at the time specified in the receipt, such deposit shall be returned to that person. On the failure of such person to appear at the time specified, the amount so deposited shall be forfeited to the municipality and such person shall not be entitled to the return of any part thereof and it shall not be necessary to issue a scire facias; provided, that within two (2) days of the imposition of the forfeiture, the city judge shall have the power to set aside the conditional judgment imposing such forfeiture when it shall be made to appear that the failure of the accused to appear and defend such accused's suit was due to no fault or negligence of the accused. After the expiration of the two (2) days, there may be a final judgment imposing a forfeiture. Acts 1953, ch. 196, § 1; 1965, ch. 330, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2123.
Whenever any person is arrested for the violation of any city ordinance in the presence of a police officer, and no warrant has been issued or served, such person may execute an appearance bond in an amount not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00), and file same with a police desk sergeant, or may, in lieu of the execution of an appearance bond, deposit a sum not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00), with a police desk sergeant and be given a receipt for same, and, on the appearance of such person before the city court at the time specified in the receipt, such deposit shall be returned to that person. On the failure of such person to appear at the time specified, the amount so deposited shall be forfeited to the municipality and such person shall not be entitled to the return of any part thereof and it shall not be necessary to issue a scire facias; provided, that within two (2) days of the imposition of the forfeiture, the city judge shall have the power to set aside the conditional judgment imposing such forfeiture when it shall be made to appear that the failure of the accused to appear and defend such accused's suit was due to no fault or negligence of the accused. After the expiration of the two (2) days, there may be a final judgment imposing a forfeiture.
Acts 1953, ch. 196, § 1; 1965, ch. 330, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2123.