Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-6-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7-6-104
Creation of a metropolitan celebration authority
Status: in_force

(a) Any county having a metropolitan form of government may create a metropolitan celebration authority in the manner provided in this section. (b) The governing body of the creating municipality shall adopt, and its executive officer shall approve, a resolution calling for a public hearing on the question of creating a metropolitan celebration authority. Notice of the date, hour, place and purpose of the hearing shall be published at least once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the creating municipality, the last publication to be at least one (1) week prior to the date set for the hearing. (c) The hearing shall be had before the governing body and all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard. (d) After the hearing, if the governing body determines that the public convenience and necessity require the creation of an authority, it shall adopt, and its executive officer shall approve, a resolution so declaring and creating an authority, which resolution shall designate the name and principal office address of the authority. A certified copy of the resolution shall be filed with the secretary of state and with the Tennessee historical commission, along with the resolution approving the appointment of the board as provided for in § 7-6-105 , and, upon the adoption and filing, the authority shall constitute a body politic and corporate, with all the powers provided in this chapter. Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-3767.
(a) Any county having a metropolitan form of government may create a metropolitan celebration authority in the manner provided in this section.
(b) The governing body of the creating municipality shall adopt, and its executive officer shall approve, a resolution calling for a public hearing on the question of creating a metropolitan celebration authority. Notice of the date, hour, place and purpose of the hearing shall be published at least once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the creating municipality, the last publication to be at least one (1) week prior to the date set for the hearing.
(c) The hearing shall be had before the governing body and all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard.
(d) After the hearing, if the governing body determines that the public convenience and necessity require the creation of an authority, it shall adopt, and its executive officer shall approve, a resolution so declaring and creating an authority, which resolution shall designate the name and principal office address of the authority. A certified copy of the resolution shall be filed with the secretary of state and with the Tennessee historical commission, along with the resolution approving the appointment of the board as provided for in § 7-6-105 , and, upon the adoption and filing, the authority shall constitute a body politic and corporate, with all the powers provided in this chapter.
Acts 1979, ch. 389, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-3767.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-56-206 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 56 / Section 7-56-206
Administration of properties and facilities
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise expressly provided in this part, the directors shall have full and exclusive control of and responsibility for the administration of properties and facilities constructed or acquired pursuant to this part; provided, that the authority may lease or license lands or facilities under its jurisdiction for operation by private persons or corporations. This section shall not be construed to authorize the directors to exercise such authority in a manner inconsistent with the statutes, regulations and procedures governing such matters in county government. Acts 1983, ch. 221, § 6.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this part, the directors shall have full and exclusive control of and responsibility for the administration of properties and facilities constructed or acquired pursuant to this part; provided, that the authority may lease or license lands or facilities under its jurisdiction for operation by private persons or corporations. This section shall not be construed to authorize the directors to exercise such authority in a manner inconsistent with the statutes, regulations and procedures governing such matters in county government.
Acts 1983, ch. 221, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-504 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-504
Validity of bonds
Status: in_force

Such bonds bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing of the bonds shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds and payment for the bonds any or all the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds shall have ceased to be officers of the district issuing the bonds. The validity of the bonds shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings relating to the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment, or extension of the utility for which the bonds are issued. The resolution authorizing the bonds may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to this chapter, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance. Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 12; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.38 (Williams, § 3695.37); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2622.
Such bonds bearing the signatures of officers in office on the date of the signing of the bonds shall be valid and binding obligations, notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds and payment for the bonds any or all the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds shall have ceased to be officers of the district issuing the bonds. The validity of the bonds shall not be dependent on nor affected by the validity or regularity of any proceedings relating to the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment, or extension of the utility for which the bonds are issued. The resolution authorizing the bonds may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to this chapter, which recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance.
Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 12; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.38 (Williams, § 3695.37); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2622.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-719 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-719
Government-owned property
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding § 7-84-718 , a special assessment must not be levied on government-owned property without the approval of the governing body of the applicable governmental entity. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Notwithstanding § 7-84-718 , a special assessment must not be levied on government-owned property without the approval of the governing body of the applicable governmental entity.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-116 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-116
Payment of bonds and interest - Recitals on bonds
Status: in_force

No holder or holders of any bonds issued pursuant to this part shall ever have the right to compel the levy of any tax to pay the bonds or the interest on the bonds. Each bond shall recite in substance that the bond and interest on the bond are payable solely from the revenue pledged to the payment of the bonds and that the bond does not constitute a debt of the district within the meaning of any statutory limitation. Acts 1984, ch. 867, § 17.
No holder or holders of any bonds issued pursuant to this part shall ever have the right to compel the levy of any tax to pay the bonds or the interest on the bonds. Each bond shall recite in substance that the bond and interest on the bond are payable solely from the revenue pledged to the payment of the bonds and that the bond does not constitute a debt of the district within the meaning of any statutory limitation.
Acts 1984, ch. 867, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-64-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 64 / Section 7-64-105
Termination of deferral
Status: in_force

(a) Deferrals on payment of real property taxes granted under the terms of this part shall be terminated: (1) Upon the death of the person to whom the deferral was granted and that person's surviving spouse if such spouse meets the terms and conditions of this chapter; or (2) When the residence is sold. (b) When such termination is by death, such taxes and interest shall be due and payable within eighteen (18) months of such termination or the settlement of the estate, whichever occurs first. (c) When such termination occurs as a result of the sale of the property, all unpaid taxes and interest on the taxes shall become due and payable within sixty (60) days. A deed for the sale of such property shall not be accepted for recordation in the office of the county register of deeds until all taxes and interest have been paid. Acts 1980, ch. 831, § 1.
(a) Deferrals on payment of real property taxes granted under the terms of this part shall be terminated: (1) Upon the death of the person to whom the deferral was granted and that person's surviving spouse if such spouse meets the terms and conditions of this chapter; or (2) When the residence is sold.
(1) Upon the death of the person to whom the deferral was granted and that person's surviving spouse if such spouse meets the terms and conditions of this chapter; or
(2) When the residence is sold.
(b) When such termination is by death, such taxes and interest shall be due and payable within eighteen (18) months of such termination or the settlement of the estate, whichever occurs first.
(c) When such termination occurs as a result of the sale of the property, all unpaid taxes and interest on the taxes shall become due and payable within sixty (60) days. A deed for the sale of such property shall not be accepted for recordation in the office of the county register of deeds until all taxes and interest have been paid.
Acts 1980, ch. 831, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-503 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-503
Service of citation or warrant
Status: in_force

If the police or peace officer or employee of a metropolitan government authorized to enforce such ordinance, law or regulation is unable to serve the citation or civil warrant issued pursuant to § 7-3-501 at the time the ordinance, law or regulation is violated, the citation or civil warrant may be served by the police or peace officer or any employee of the metropolitan government authorized to enforce such ordinance, law or regulation or charged with the duty to serve civil or criminal process and who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. Service may be made by delivering a copy of the citation or civil warrant to the violator personally or, if the violator evades service, by leaving a copy of the citation or warrant at the violator's dwelling house or usual place of abode, with some person of suitable age and discretion then residing in the dwelling house or abode, whose name shall appear on the proof of service. Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 3.
If the police or peace officer or employee of a metropolitan government authorized to enforce such ordinance, law or regulation is unable to serve the citation or civil warrant issued pursuant to § 7-3-501 at the time the ordinance, law or regulation is violated, the citation or civil warrant may be served by the police or peace officer or any employee of the metropolitan government authorized to enforce such ordinance, law or regulation or charged with the duty to serve civil or criminal process and who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. Service may be made by delivering a copy of the citation or civil warrant to the violator personally or, if the violator evades service, by leaving a copy of the citation or warrant at the violator's dwelling house or usual place of abode, with some person of suitable age and discretion then residing in the dwelling house or abode, whose name shall appear on the proof of service.
Acts 1993, ch. 335, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-60-213 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 60 / Section 7-60-213
Filings with state funding board
Status: in_force

Any county issuing bonds under authority of this chapter shall file with the state funding board such information concerning any issue as the funding board may request. Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4416; Acts 1981, ch. 504, § 25.
Any county issuing bonds under authority of this chapter shall file with the state funding board such information concerning any issue as the funding board may request.
Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4416; Acts 1981, ch. 504, § 25.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-61-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 61 / Section 7-61-102
Essential service - Provision of ambulance service by counties and municipalities - Regulations to control provision of private or nonprofit ambulance service - Joint or cooperative action
Status: in_force

(a) Ambulance service is hereby designated as an essential service in the state of Tennessee. (b) All county governing bodies are authorized and directed to make provisions to ensure that at least one (1) licensed ambulance service is available within their county. This may be provided as a county service, but can also be accomplished through other means, including, but not limited to: providing a license or franchise to a private company; contracting with a public, private, or nonprofit entity for the service; entering into an interlocal agreement with one (1) or more local governments; or entering into an agreement with a hospital or other healthcare facility. A county is not required to appropriate county revenues for ambulance service if the service can be provided by any other means. (c) Municipal governing bodies are also authorized to make provisions for ambulance service within the boundaries of a municipality. A municipality shall not provide and maintain, license, franchise, or contract for ambulance service outside its corporate boundaries without the approval of the county governing body, in the case of unincorporated areas, or the municipal governing body if the area to be served lies within the boundaries of another municipality. (d) A county shall not provide and maintain, license, franchise, or contract for ambulance service within the boundaries of a municipality that has made provisions for ambulance service without the approval of the municipal governing body of the area to be served. (e) The governing body of any county or city may adopt and enforce reasonable regulations to control the provision of private or nonprofit ambulance service. (f) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (f)(2), any two (2) or more counties and municipalities may enter into agreements with each other and with persons providing both emergency and nonemergency ambulance service for a county or counties on a countywide basis, for joint or cooperative action to provide for ambulance service as authorized in this chapter. (2) In any county having a metropolitan form of government and a population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000), or in any county having a population of not less than eight hundred twenty-five thousand (825,000) nor more than eight hundred thirty thousand (830,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any two (2) or more counties and municipalities may enter into agreements for joint or cooperative action to provide for ambulance service as authorized in this chapter. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 212, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021. Acts 1967, ch. 71, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-643.
(a) Ambulance service is hereby designated as an essential service in the state of Tennessee.
(b) All county governing bodies are authorized and directed to make provisions to ensure that at least one (1) licensed ambulance service is available within their county. This may be provided as a county service, but can also be accomplished through other means, including, but not limited to: providing a license or franchise to a private company; contracting with a public, private, or nonprofit entity for the service; entering into an interlocal agreement with one (1) or more local governments; or entering into an agreement with a hospital or other healthcare facility. A county is not required to appropriate county revenues for ambulance service if the service can be provided by any other means.
(c) Municipal governing bodies are also authorized to make provisions for ambulance service within the boundaries of a municipality. A municipality shall not provide and maintain, license, franchise, or contract for ambulance service outside its corporate boundaries without the approval of the county governing body, in the case of unincorporated areas, or the municipal governing body if the area to be served lies within the boundaries of another municipality.
(d) A county shall not provide and maintain, license, franchise, or contract for ambulance service within the boundaries of a municipality that has made provisions for ambulance service without the approval of the municipal governing body of the area to be served.
(e) The governing body of any county or city may adopt and enforce reasonable regulations to control the provision of private or nonprofit ambulance service.
(f) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (f)(2), any two (2) or more counties and municipalities may enter into agreements with each other and with persons providing both emergency and nonemergency ambulance service for a county or counties on a countywide basis, for joint or cooperative action to provide for ambulance service as authorized in this chapter. (2) In any county having a metropolitan form of government and a population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000), or in any county having a population of not less than eight hundred twenty-five thousand (825,000) nor more than eight hundred thirty thousand (830,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any two (2) or more counties and municipalities may enter into agreements for joint or cooperative action to provide for ambulance service as authorized in this chapter.
(1) Except as provided in subdivision (f)(2), any two (2) or more counties and municipalities may enter into agreements with each other and with persons providing both emergency and nonemergency ambulance service for a county or counties on a countywide basis, for joint or cooperative action to provide for ambulance service as authorized in this chapter.
(2) In any county having a metropolitan form of government and a population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000), or in any county having a population of not less than eight hundred twenty-five thousand (825,000) nor more than eight hundred thirty thousand (830,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any two (2) or more counties and municipalities may enter into agreements for joint or cooperative action to provide for ambulance service as authorized in this chapter.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 212, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021.
Acts 1967, ch. 71, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-643.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-707 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-707
Liberal construction
Status: in_force

This part, being necessary to secure and preserve the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare, must be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
This part, being necessary to secure and preserve the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare, must be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-91-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 91 / Section 7-91-102
[Repealed effective 7/1/2026] Petition - Resolution
Status: repealed

(a) One (1) or more property owners of property within an area described under § 7-91-101 may petition the county commission to be deemed the JustBeGreen Villages of America development area. (b) For purposes of filing a petition under subsection (a), property owners shall provide to the county commission: (1) A description of all property to be included in the proposed development area; (2) The identity of each property owner filing the petition; and (3) A description of the proposed development and its purpose and land uses within the development area. (c) Upon receipt of a petition, the county commission may adopt a resolution: (1) Designating the area described in the petition as the JustBeGreen Villages of America development area; and (2) Authorizing the area to be referred to as JustBeGreen Villages of America. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 856, s 1, eff. 5/3/2018.
(a) One (1) or more property owners of property within an area described under § 7-91-101 may petition the county commission to be deemed the JustBeGreen Villages of America development area.
(b) For purposes of filing a petition under subsection (a), property owners shall provide to the county commission: (1) A description of all property to be included in the proposed development area; (2) The identity of each property owner filing the petition; and (3) A description of the proposed development and its purpose and land uses within the development area.
(1) A description of all property to be included in the proposed development area;
(2) The identity of each property owner filing the petition; and
(3) A description of the proposed development and its purpose and land uses within the development area.
(c) Upon receipt of a petition, the county commission may adopt a resolution: (1) Designating the area described in the petition as the JustBeGreen Villages of America development area; and (2) Authorizing the area to be referred to as JustBeGreen Villages of America.
(1) Designating the area described in the petition as the JustBeGreen Villages of America development area; and
(2) Authorizing the area to be referred to as JustBeGreen Villages of America.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 856, s 1, eff. 5/3/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-524 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-524
Assessment roll
Status: in_force

After all assessments have been determined, an assessment roll shall be prepared by the governing body, which shall show the location of the property, the owner of the property as shown in the records of the assessor, and the amount of the assessment. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
After all assessments have been determined, an assessment roll shall be prepared by the governing body, which shall show the location of the property, the owner of the property as shown in the records of the assessor, and the amount of the assessment.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-7-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-7-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Metropolitan Hearing Officer Act of 1983." Acts 1983, ch. 346, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Metropolitan Hearing Officer Act of 1983."
Acts 1983, ch. 346, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2301 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2301
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, "utility" means: (1) An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the Tennessee board of utility regulation in accordance with § 7-82-701 ; (2) A cooperative, as defined in § 65-25-102 ; or (3) A county-owned or municipal-owned utility that provides electric, natural gas, or propane services to the public. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023. Acts 2022 , ch. 1111, § 1.
As used in this part, "utility" means:
(1) An entity subject to the jurisdiction of the Tennessee board of utility regulation in accordance with § 7-82-701 ;
(2) A cooperative, as defined in § 65-25-102 ; or
(3) A county-owned or municipal-owned utility that provides electric, natural gas, or propane services to the public.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Acts 2022 , ch. 1111, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-21-302 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 21 / Section 7-21-302
Assumption of utility services provided within county - Procedure
Status: in_force

(a) Any unified government created and established pursuant to this chapter may at any time assume and take over the utility services provided within its county by any utility service provider created, authorized or owned by any private or public entity located outside such county, referred to as "outside utility service provider". (b) In exercising the powers granted in subsection (a), the unified government shall notify any outside utility service provider of its desire to assume responsibility for all or any part of the outside utility service provider's functions, services or duties within the county of the unified government. It shall then be the duty of the outside utility service provider and the unified government to attempt to reach agreement in writing for the allocation to the unified government of any such public functions, services or duties as the unified government may desire to assume, and all related rights, duties, property, assets and liabilities of the outside utility service provider that justice and reason may require under the circumstances. Any matters upon which the respective parties are not in agreement in writing within sixty (60) days after a unified government gives such notice shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the law of arbitration of the state of Tennessee effective at the time of submission to the arbitrators, except that § 29-5-101(2) shall not apply to any arbitration under this section. The award so rendered shall be transmitted to the chancery court of the county of the unified government, and then shall be subject to review in accordance with §§ 29-5-113 , 29-5-115 , and 29-5-118 . Acts 1991, ch. 497, § 302.
(a) Any unified government created and established pursuant to this chapter may at any time assume and take over the utility services provided within its county by any utility service provider created, authorized or owned by any private or public entity located outside such county, referred to as "outside utility service provider".
(b) In exercising the powers granted in subsection (a), the unified government shall notify any outside utility service provider of its desire to assume responsibility for all or any part of the outside utility service provider's functions, services or duties within the county of the unified government. It shall then be the duty of the outside utility service provider and the unified government to attempt to reach agreement in writing for the allocation to the unified government of any such public functions, services or duties as the unified government may desire to assume, and all related rights, duties, property, assets and liabilities of the outside utility service provider that justice and reason may require under the circumstances. Any matters upon which the respective parties are not in agreement in writing within sixty (60) days after a unified government gives such notice shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the law of arbitration of the state of Tennessee effective at the time of submission to the arbitrators, except that § 29-5-101(2) shall not apply to any arbitration under this section. The award so rendered shall be transmitted to the chancery court of the county of the unified government, and then shall be subject to review in accordance with §§ 29-5-113 , 29-5-115 , and 29-5-118 .
Acts 1991, ch. 497, § 302.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-126 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-126
Security of district funds by depositories
Status: in_force

All funds deposited with a bank or other financial institution shall be secured by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5. Acts 1993, ch. 479, § 9; 1995, ch. 62, § 1.
All funds deposited with a bank or other financial institution shall be secured by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5.
Acts 1993, ch. 479, § 9; 1995, ch. 62, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-603 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-603
Sexual offenders and violent sexual offenders excluded from membership
Status: in_force

A private club shall not extend membership or offer access to the club to a person who must comply with the Tennessee Sexual Offender and Violent Sexual Offender Registration, Verification and Tracking Act of 2004, compiled in title 40, chapter 39, part 2, as a sexual offender or violent sexual offender. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 130, s 1, eff. 4/9/2015.
A private club shall not extend membership or offer access to the club to a person who must comply with the Tennessee Sexual Offender and Violent Sexual Offender Registration, Verification and Tracking Act of 2004, compiled in title 40, chapter 39, part 2, as a sexual offender or violent sexual offender.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 130, s 1, eff. 4/9/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-35-414 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 35 / Section 7-35-414
Rates and charges - Minimum base rate charge considered a local tax
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of any city or town acquiring and operating a waterworks or sewerage system under this part has the power, and it is the governing body's duty, by ordinance, to establish and maintain just and equitable rates and charges for the use of and the service rendered by the waterworks or sewerage system, to be paid by the beneficiary of the service. The rates and charges shall be adjusted so as to provide funds sufficient to pay all reasonable expenses of operation, repair, and maintenance, provide for a sinking fund for payment of principal and interest of bonds when due, and maintain an adequate depreciation account, and the rates and charges may be readjusted as necessary from time to time by amendment to the ordinance establishing the rates then in force. Any upward adjustment of rates and charges for sewage services shall not be granted solely on the basis of increases of rates and charges for water services, but shall be made only after a finding by the governing body that such an adjustment is reasonable and justified; provided, that this restriction on any upward adjustment of rates and charges for water services shall not apply to counties with a metropolitan form of government. A copy of the schedule of the rates and charges so established shall be kept on file in the office of the board having charge of the operation of such works, and also in the office of the city or town clerk, and shall be open to inspection by all interested parties. (b) If any municipality in Tennessee adopts a sewer fee ordinance which includes a minimum base rate charge payable by all sewer users, it is declared the public policy of the state that such minimum base rate charge shall be considered to be a local tax upon sewer users in the same manner that local property taxes are so considered. However, user fees paid in excess of the minimum base rate charge that are related to the volume or strength of sewage discharged shall be considered as user fees in the same manner in which electrical, gas, or water consumption is related to actual use. Acts 1933, ch. 68, § 11; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.11; Acts 1977, ch. 63, § 1; 1979, ch. 245, §§ 1, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1421.
(a) The governing body of any city or town acquiring and operating a waterworks or sewerage system under this part has the power, and it is the governing body's duty, by ordinance, to establish and maintain just and equitable rates and charges for the use of and the service rendered by the waterworks or sewerage system, to be paid by the beneficiary of the service. The rates and charges shall be adjusted so as to provide funds sufficient to pay all reasonable expenses of operation, repair, and maintenance, provide for a sinking fund for payment of principal and interest of bonds when due, and maintain an adequate depreciation account, and the rates and charges may be readjusted as necessary from time to time by amendment to the ordinance establishing the rates then in force. Any upward adjustment of rates and charges for sewage services shall not be granted solely on the basis of increases of rates and charges for water services, but shall be made only after a finding by the governing body that such an adjustment is reasonable and justified; provided, that this restriction on any upward adjustment of rates and charges for water services shall not apply to counties with a metropolitan form of government. A copy of the schedule of the rates and charges so established shall be kept on file in the office of the board having charge of the operation of such works, and also in the office of the city or town clerk, and shall be open to inspection by all interested parties.
(b) If any municipality in Tennessee adopts a sewer fee ordinance which includes a minimum base rate charge payable by all sewer users, it is declared the public policy of the state that such minimum base rate charge shall be considered to be a local tax upon sewer users in the same manner that local property taxes are so considered. However, user fees paid in excess of the minimum base rate charge that are related to the volume or strength of sewage discharged shall be considered as user fees in the same manner in which electrical, gas, or water consumption is related to actual use.
Acts 1933, ch. 68, § 11; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.11; Acts 1977, ch. 63, § 1; 1979, ch. 245, §§ 1, 3; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1421.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-124 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-124
Disbursement, transfer, withdrawal or investment of financial assets
Status: in_force

No member of the board of directors shall have control or custody of the financial assets of an emergency communications district. No member of the board of directors, on such member's sole authority, may authorize the disbursement, transfer, withdrawal or investment of any financial assets belonging to the emergency communications district. Acts 1992, ch. 891, § 12.
No member of the board of directors shall have control or custody of the financial assets of an emergency communications district. No member of the board of directors, on such member's sole authority, may authorize the disbursement, transfer, withdrawal or investment of any financial assets belonging to the emergency communications district.
Acts 1992, ch. 891, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-401 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-401
Special assessments
Status: in_force

The municipality is hereby authorized to levy special assessments against all properties, except those exempt from taxation, located within the central business improvement district to cover all costs and expenses of each and every improvement constructed, erected, or purchased and placed within such district, including all necessary incidental expenses. Such expenses may include all costs of construction, costs of making estimates and plans, feasibility studies, charges of engineers and attorneys, compensation of the members of the board of assessment commissioners, surveying, planning surveys, printing, advertising for bids, preparation of the assessment rolls, inspection and administrative expenses, abstracts and other title costs, construction interest, bond interest, necessary reserves, commissions paid to brokers or agents in connection with the sale of bonds issued by the municipality, and provision for additional costs or losses of assessment revenue for the development and construction of such improvements as are authorized by the municipal ordinance not contemplated at the time of the hearings on the organization of the central business improvement district. The assessment authorized in this section shall include all such costs, even though some of the construction, engineering, inspection, and administrative or other services necessary are performed by the municipality. Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 15; T.C.A., § 6-3915.
The municipality is hereby authorized to levy special assessments against all properties, except those exempt from taxation, located within the central business improvement district to cover all costs and expenses of each and every improvement constructed, erected, or purchased and placed within such district, including all necessary incidental expenses. Such expenses may include all costs of construction, costs of making estimates and plans, feasibility studies, charges of engineers and attorneys, compensation of the members of the board of assessment commissioners, surveying, planning surveys, printing, advertising for bids, preparation of the assessment rolls, inspection and administrative expenses, abstracts and other title costs, construction interest, bond interest, necessary reserves, commissions paid to brokers or agents in connection with the sale of bonds issued by the municipality, and provision for additional costs or losses of assessment revenue for the development and construction of such improvements as are authorized by the municipal ordinance not contemplated at the time of the hearings on the organization of the central business improvement district. The assessment authorized in this section shall include all such costs, even though some of the construction, engineering, inspection, and administrative or other services necessary are performed by the municipality.
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 15; T.C.A., § 6-3915.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-136 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-136
Prepayment of installments
Status: in_force

(a) Any property owner who elects to pay the property owner's assessments in five (5) annual installments pursuant to § 7-32-134 shall have the right and privilege of paying the assessment in full at any installment period by paying the full amount of the installments, together with all accrued interest, and an additional sum equal to one-half (½) the annual interest on the installments. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), an owner of property subject to an assessment may irrevocably waive the owner's right to prepay the assessment in the contract for installment payments described in § 7-32-134 or by otherwise evidencing waiver in writing. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 7; Shan., § 1991a32; Code 1932, § 3439; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1136; Acts 2007 , ch. 493, § 9.
(a) Any property owner who elects to pay the property owner's assessments in five (5) annual installments pursuant to § 7-32-134 shall have the right and privilege of paying the assessment in full at any installment period by paying the full amount of the installments, together with all accrued interest, and an additional sum equal to one-half (½) the annual interest on the installments.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), an owner of property subject to an assessment may irrevocably waive the owner's right to prepay the assessment in the contract for installment payments described in § 7-32-134 or by otherwise evidencing waiver in writing.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 7; Shan., § 1991a32; Code 1932, § 3439; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1136; Acts 2007 , ch. 493, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-65-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 65 / Section 7-65-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Parking Authority Act." Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Parking Authority Act."
Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-91-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 91 / Section 7-91-103
[Repealed effective 7/1/2026] Development area not a municipality
Status: repealed

The JustBeGreen Villages of America development area, designated JustBeGreen Villages of America in accordance with this chapter, is not a municipality for purposes of this code, and does not have the corporate powers and authority of a municipality under this code. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 856, s 1, eff. 5/3/2018.
The JustBeGreen Villages of America development area, designated JustBeGreen Villages of America in accordance with this chapter, is not a municipality for purposes of this code, and does not have the corporate powers and authority of a municipality under this code.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 856, s 1, eff. 5/3/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-113 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-113
Ascertainment of railway's intent
Status: in_force

When any street, highway, avenue, or alley to be improved has located in the street, highway, avenue, or alley the track or tracks of any street railway, interurban railway, or commercial railway company that has agreed to pave any portion of the street, highway, avenue, or alley, and by the terms of its agreement has the option of either doing the work of paving in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by such city, or of permitting the city or town to do the work at a price to be paid to the city or town by the company, it is the duty of the legislative body, before enacting the ordinance or ordinances providing for the improvement, to ascertain whether the company desires to do its portion of the paving itself or that the same be done by the municipality. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 5; Shan., § 1991a17; mod. Code 1932, § 3424; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1113.
When any street, highway, avenue, or alley to be improved has located in the street, highway, avenue, or alley the track or tracks of any street railway, interurban railway, or commercial railway company that has agreed to pave any portion of the street, highway, avenue, or alley, and by the terms of its agreement has the option of either doing the work of paving in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by such city, or of permitting the city or town to do the work at a price to be paid to the city or town by the company, it is the duty of the legislative body, before enacting the ordinance or ordinances providing for the improvement, to ascertain whether the company desires to do its portion of the paving itself or that the same be done by the municipality.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 5; Shan., § 1991a17; mod. Code 1932, § 3424; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-36-121 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 7-36-121
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

So long as the authority owns any of the systems, the property and revenue of such system shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation. Any bonds issued by the authority pursuant to this chapter, and the income therefrom, shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes, and except as otherwise provided by the laws of this state. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
So long as the authority owns any of the systems, the property and revenue of such system shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation. Any bonds issued by the authority pursuant to this chapter, and the income therefrom, shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxation, except inheritance, transfer and estate taxes, and except as otherwise provided by the laws of this state.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-506 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-506
This part as alternative to parts 1-4 of this chapter
Status: in_force

This part shall constitute independent authority, separate and apart from parts 1-4 of this chapter, for the establishment and governance of a central business improvement district, and shall constitute an alternative method of establishing and governing such a district. None of this part shall in any way affect the operation and effect of parts 1-4 of this chapter, which shall continue in full force and effect as separate and independent authority for the establishment and governance of a central business improvement district. Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
This part shall constitute independent authority, separate and apart from parts 1-4 of this chapter, for the establishment and governance of a central business improvement district, and shall constitute an alternative method of establishing and governing such a district. None of this part shall in any way affect the operation and effect of parts 1-4 of this chapter, which shall continue in full force and effect as separate and independent authority for the establishment and governance of a central business improvement district.
Acts 1990, ch. 808, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-57-305 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 57 / Section 7-57-305
Acquisition and transfer of real property interests
Status: in_force

Any creating or participating municipality may acquire any interest in land within the boundaries of the creating or participating municipality by gift, purchase, lease or condemnation, and may transfer such interest to an authority by sale, lease or gift. Such transfer may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of the municipality without submission of the question to the voters and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations, or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law. Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 10; T.C.A., § 6-4013.
Any creating or participating municipality may acquire any interest in land within the boundaries of the creating or participating municipality by gift, purchase, lease or condemnation, and may transfer such interest to an authority by sale, lease or gift. Such transfer may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of the municipality without submission of the question to the voters and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations, or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law.
Acts 1971, ch. 316, § 10; T.C.A., § 6-4013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-3-203 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7-3-203
Billing for taxes - Installment payments
Status: in_force

A metropolitan government, as defined in § 7-1-101 , is hereby authorized by ordinance or resolution of its governing body to direct or permit its trustee, as a convenience to its taxpayers, to prepare and send to each owner of taxable property a bill for the amount of taxes due on the property. Where the property is located within the urban services district, the governing body may authorize the tax for the urban services district and the tax for the general services district to be consolidated into one (1) tax bill, computed on the combined tax rate of both of the taxing districts; provided, that the tax rate for each of such districts shall be shown plainly on the face of the consolidated tax bill. In any case where the taxpayer pays as much as one-half (½) of the total amount of the combined tax bill not later than October 31 of the year for which the taxes are due, and the remaining one-half (½) not later than February 28 of the following year, no interest or penalty shall be charged, notwithstanding any state law, charter or ordinance of the metropolitan government to the contrary. Acts 1963, ch. 43, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3724.
A metropolitan government, as defined in § 7-1-101 , is hereby authorized by ordinance or resolution of its governing body to direct or permit its trustee, as a convenience to its taxpayers, to prepare and send to each owner of taxable property a bill for the amount of taxes due on the property. Where the property is located within the urban services district, the governing body may authorize the tax for the urban services district and the tax for the general services district to be consolidated into one (1) tax bill, computed on the combined tax rate of both of the taxing districts; provided, that the tax rate for each of such districts shall be shown plainly on the face of the consolidated tax bill. In any case where the taxpayer pays as much as one-half (½) of the total amount of the combined tax bill not later than October 31 of the year for which the taxes are due, and the remaining one-half (½) not later than February 28 of the following year, no interest or penalty shall be charged, notwithstanding any state law, charter or ordinance of the metropolitan government to the contrary.
Acts 1963, ch. 43, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3724.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-132 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-132
Disposition of plant - Election resolution - Notice - Ballot - Election
Status: in_force

The governing body of the municipality may dispose of all or substantially all of the electric plant acquired by means of bonds issued under this part, but only with the approval of the supervisory body and a majority of those voting in an election held as follows: (1) The governing body of the municipality shall adopt a resolution, which shall state in substance: (A) That the supervisory body has approved the proposed disposition; (B) A full description of the property to be disposed of; (C) The purchaser or purchasers of the property; (D) The purchase price; (E) The terms or conditions of sale if such disposition is not for cash, payable in full at the time of such disposition; (F) The date on which such election will be held; (G) The place or places where votes may be cast; and (H) The hours between which such voting places may be open; and (2) At such election the ballot shall contain the words "For the disposition of the electric plant" and "Against the disposition of the electric plant." Acts 1935, ch. 32, § 22; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.22; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1532.
The governing body of the municipality may dispose of all or substantially all of the electric plant acquired by means of bonds issued under this part, but only with the approval of the supervisory body and a majority of those voting in an election held as follows:
(1) The governing body of the municipality shall adopt a resolution, which shall state in substance: (A) That the supervisory body has approved the proposed disposition; (B) A full description of the property to be disposed of; (C) The purchaser or purchasers of the property; (D) The purchase price; (E) The terms or conditions of sale if such disposition is not for cash, payable in full at the time of such disposition; (F) The date on which such election will be held; (G) The place or places where votes may be cast; and (H) The hours between which such voting places may be open; and
(A) That the supervisory body has approved the proposed disposition;
(B) A full description of the property to be disposed of;
(C) The purchaser or purchasers of the property;
(D) The purchase price;
(E) The terms or conditions of sale if such disposition is not for cash, payable in full at the time of such disposition;
(F) The date on which such election will be held;
(G) The place or places where votes may be cast; and
(H) The hours between which such voting places may be open; and
(2) At such election the ballot shall contain the words "For the disposition of the electric plant" and "Against the disposition of the electric plant."
Acts 1935, ch. 32, § 22; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.22; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1532.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 53 / Section 7-53-105
Provisions cumulative
Status: in_force

Neither this chapter nor anything contained in this chapter shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers the corporation might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of any such powers. No proceedings, notice or approval shall be required for the organization of the corporation or the issuance of any bonds or any instrument as security for the bonds, except as provided in this chapter, any other law to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to deprive the state and its governmental subdivisions of their respective police powers over properties of the corporation, or to impair any power over the properties of the corporation of any official or agency of the state and its governmental subdivisions that may be otherwise provided by law. Acts 1955, ch. 210, § 19; T.C.A., § 6-2818.
Neither this chapter nor anything contained in this chapter shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers the corporation might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of any such powers. No proceedings, notice or approval shall be required for the organization of the corporation or the issuance of any bonds or any instrument as security for the bonds, except as provided in this chapter, any other law to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to deprive the state and its governmental subdivisions of their respective police powers over properties of the corporation, or to impair any power over the properties of the corporation of any official or agency of the state and its governmental subdivisions that may be otherwise provided by law.
Acts 1955, ch. 210, § 19; T.C.A., § 6-2818.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-67-115 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 67 / Section 7-67-115
Nonliability of municipality
Status: in_force

Except to the extent of any revenues that may be specifically allocated, transferred, contributed or pledged by a municipality in accordance with this chapter and laws, rules and regulations applicable to this chapter, no municipality shall in any event be liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on any bonds of the authority or for the performance of any pledge, mortgage, obligation or agreement of any kind whatsoever that may be undertaken by the authority, and none of the bonds of the authority or any of its agreements or obligations shall be construed to constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever. Acts 1993, ch. 378, § 15.
Except to the extent of any revenues that may be specifically allocated, transferred, contributed or pledged by a municipality in accordance with this chapter and laws, rules and regulations applicable to this chapter, no municipality shall in any event be liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on any bonds of the authority or for the performance of any pledge, mortgage, obligation or agreement of any kind whatsoever that may be undertaken by the authority, and none of the bonds of the authority or any of its agreements or obligations shall be construed to constitute an indebtedness of the municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever.
Acts 1993, ch. 378, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-105
Charter contents
Status: in_force

(a) The charter shall set forth: (1) The name of the authority, which shall be the convention center authority of the city, county or metropolitan government of ______________, where the blank is to be filled in with the name of the municipality, if the name is available for use by the authority, and if not available, then the chief executive officer of the municipality shall designate some other similar name that is available; (2) A recital that permission to organize the authority has been granted by resolution duly adopted by the governing body of the municipality and the date of the adoption of the resolution; (3) The location of the principal office of the authority; (4) The purposes for which the authority is proposed to be organized; (5) The number of directors of the authority; (6) The period, which may be perpetual, for the duration of the authority; (7) A provision addressing conflicts of interest of members of the board of directors of the convention center authority; and (8) Any other matter that the chief executive officer of the municipality may choose to insert in the charter that is not inconsistent with this chapter or with the laws of the state. (b) The charter shall be subscribed and acknowledged by the chief executive officer of the municipality. Acts 2009 , ch. 474, § 1.
(a) The charter shall set forth: (1) The name of the authority, which shall be the convention center authority of the city, county or metropolitan government of ______________, where the blank is to be filled in with the name of the municipality, if the name is available for use by the authority, and if not available, then the chief executive officer of the municipality shall designate some other similar name that is available; (2) A recital that permission to organize the authority has been granted by resolution duly adopted by the governing body of the municipality and the date of the adoption of the resolution; (3) The location of the principal office of the authority; (4) The purposes for which the authority is proposed to be organized; (5) The number of directors of the authority; (6) The period, which may be perpetual, for the duration of the authority; (7) A provision addressing conflicts of interest of members of the board of directors of the convention center authority; and (8) Any other matter that the chief executive officer of the municipality may choose to insert in the charter that is not inconsistent with this chapter or with the laws of the state.
(1) The name of the authority, which shall be the convention center authority of the city, county or metropolitan government of ______________, where the blank is to be filled in with the name of the municipality, if the name is available for use by the authority, and if not available, then the chief executive officer of the municipality shall designate some other similar name that is available;
(2) A recital that permission to organize the authority has been granted by resolution duly adopted by the governing body of the municipality and the date of the adoption of the resolution;
(3) The location of the principal office of the authority;
(4) The purposes for which the authority is proposed to be organized;
(5) The number of directors of the authority;
(6) The period, which may be perpetual, for the duration of the authority;
(7) A provision addressing conflicts of interest of members of the board of directors of the convention center authority; and
(8) Any other matter that the chief executive officer of the municipality may choose to insert in the charter that is not inconsistent with this chapter or with the laws of the state.
(b) The charter shall be subscribed and acknowledged by the chief executive officer of the municipality.
Acts 2009 , ch. 474, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-506 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-506
Bonds payable from revenue
Status: in_force

No holder or holders of any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall ever have the right to compel the levy of any tax to pay the bonds or the interest on the bonds. Each bond shall recite in substance that the bond and interest on the bonds are payable solely from the revenue pledged to the payment of the bond and that the bond does not constitute a debt of the district within the meaning of any statutory limitation. Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.39 (Williams, § 3695.38); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2624.
No holder or holders of any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall ever have the right to compel the levy of any tax to pay the bonds or the interest on the bonds. Each bond shall recite in substance that the bond and interest on the bonds are payable solely from the revenue pledged to the payment of the bond and that the bond does not constitute a debt of the district within the meaning of any statutory limitation.
Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.39 (Williams, § 3695.38); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2624.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-90-102 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 90 / Section 7-90-102
Legislative findings - Purpose - Construction
Status: in_force

(a) It is hereby found and determined that: (1) There is and is expected to be in the future a shortage of physicians and nurses, particularly primary care physicians in the state, and the existing schools in the state are not presently able to graduate sufficient numbers to avoid this shortage; (2) The creation of additional medical education facilities in the state will help mitigate the existing and expected shortage of physicians and nurses in this state; (3) The existence of a medical education facility within or adjacent to a municipality helps promote the quality of health care in that municipality and is a significant contributor to the economic growth of such municipalities; (4) It is in the best interests of the state to permit municipalities, as defined herein, to facilitate the creation of medical education schools within their jurisdiction or within jurisdictions adjacent to their jurisdiction; and (5) It is in the best interests of the state to permit the creation of medical school authorities, created by one (1) or more municipalities, to provide facilities to promote the creation and development of medical education facilities within their jurisdiction. (b) It is the purpose of this chapter to address these findings by providing for the establishment of authorities to plan, finance, construct, acquire, renovate, equip and enlarge educational and research facilities to be used for education of physicians, dentists, nurses and allied health professional. (c) This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with its purpose. Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
(a) It is hereby found and determined that: (1) There is and is expected to be in the future a shortage of physicians and nurses, particularly primary care physicians in the state, and the existing schools in the state are not presently able to graduate sufficient numbers to avoid this shortage; (2) The creation of additional medical education facilities in the state will help mitigate the existing and expected shortage of physicians and nurses in this state; (3) The existence of a medical education facility within or adjacent to a municipality helps promote the quality of health care in that municipality and is a significant contributor to the economic growth of such municipalities; (4) It is in the best interests of the state to permit municipalities, as defined herein, to facilitate the creation of medical education schools within their jurisdiction or within jurisdictions adjacent to their jurisdiction; and (5) It is in the best interests of the state to permit the creation of medical school authorities, created by one (1) or more municipalities, to provide facilities to promote the creation and development of medical education facilities within their jurisdiction.
(1) There is and is expected to be in the future a shortage of physicians and nurses, particularly primary care physicians in the state, and the existing schools in the state are not presently able to graduate sufficient numbers to avoid this shortage;
(2) The creation of additional medical education facilities in the state will help mitigate the existing and expected shortage of physicians and nurses in this state;
(3) The existence of a medical education facility within or adjacent to a municipality helps promote the quality of health care in that municipality and is a significant contributor to the economic growth of such municipalities;
(4) It is in the best interests of the state to permit municipalities, as defined herein, to facilitate the creation of medical education schools within their jurisdiction or within jurisdictions adjacent to their jurisdiction; and
(5) It is in the best interests of the state to permit the creation of medical school authorities, created by one (1) or more municipalities, to provide facilities to promote the creation and development of medical education facilities within their jurisdiction.
(b) It is the purpose of this chapter to address these findings by providing for the establishment of authorities to plan, finance, construct, acquire, renovate, equip and enlarge educational and research facilities to be used for education of physicians, dentists, nurses and allied health professional.
(c) This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with its purpose.
Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-88-111 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 88 / Section 7-88-111
Compliance with Civil Rights Act and statutory law
Status: in_force

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. § 2000d , et seq.), and title 4, chapter 21, part 9, shall be strictly complied with whenever applicable under this chapter. Acts 1998, ch. 1055, § 15.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. § 2000d , et seq.), and title 4, chapter 21, part 9, shall be strictly complied with whenever applicable under this chapter.
Acts 1998, ch. 1055, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-1-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 7-1-105
Civil districts
Status: in_force

When a metropolitan government is created and established within a county, there shall then be and continue only two (2) civil districts, one (1) consisting of the area embraced in the urban services district and the other consisting of the area of the county other than the urban services district. Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 20; T.C.A., § 6-3721.
When a metropolitan government is created and established within a county, there shall then be and continue only two (2) civil districts, one (1) consisting of the area embraced in the urban services district and the other consisting of the area of the county other than the urban services district.
Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 20; T.C.A., § 6-3721.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-41-109 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 41 / Section 7-41-109
Debt amortization schedule for bonds
Status: in_force

Prior to the issuance of any bonds to finance the cost of an economic development project that will be repaid in whole or part from apportionments under this chapter, the municipality or industrial development corporation issuing the bonds shall submit a proposed debt amortization schedule for the bonds to the commissioner for approval. The schedule must show the anticipated contribution to be made to the annual debt service for the bonds from the apportionment of sales and use taxes pursuant to this chapter and all other sources. After the date of issuance of the bonds, the municipality shall continue to contribute each year thereafter until the bonds are retired or a sufficient sinking fund has been established for their retirement.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-56-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 56 / Section 7-56-103
Federal and state aid - Contracts to operate - Employment of personnel
Status: in_force

Any such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it, has the right to make any and all agreements with or applications to any person, firm, federal or state agency, municipality, or public or private corporation, relating to the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of all or any part of a public transportation system, and contracts for loans, grants or other financial assistance from any state or federal agency. Such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it, is expressly granted the right to contract with any person, partnership or corporation, to manage and operate the transit system and to employ the necessary personnel under the direction and supervision of the municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it. Any such contracts made by the municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it, shall be entered into and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by the charter of the municipality, or the general laws of the state. Acts 1970, ch. 515, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-3803.
Any such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it, has the right to make any and all agreements with or applications to any person, firm, federal or state agency, municipality, or public or private corporation, relating to the acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation of all or any part of a public transportation system, and contracts for loans, grants or other financial assistance from any state or federal agency. Such municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it, is expressly granted the right to contract with any person, partnership or corporation, to manage and operate the transit system and to employ the necessary personnel under the direction and supervision of the municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it. Any such contracts made by the municipality, county, or combination of municipality and county, or a transit authority created by it, shall be entered into and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by the charter of the municipality, or the general laws of the state.
Acts 1970, ch. 515, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-3803.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-203 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-203
Geographical area - Size and form - Property included
Status: in_force

Any central business improvement district created by a municipality may embrace a contiguous property area or two (2) or more separate property areas and may include one (1) or more business districts, which business districts may either be historic business districts or business districts in which additional development and growth is expected to occur, or both, and corridors connecting business districts. Two (2) or more central business improvement districts may overlap and may encompass some or all of the same properties. Each district shall be of such size and form as to include all properties that, in the judgment of the governing body, will be benefited by the construction of the improvement project or projects that are proposed to be made in or for such district, or by any portion or portions of such project. The jurisdiction of a municipality to make, finance, and assess the cost of any improvement project shall not be impaired by a lack of commonness, unity, or singleness of the location, purpose or character of the improvement or improvements, or by the fact that any one (1) or more of the properties included in the district is subsequently determined not to be benefited by such improvement or improvements, or by a particular portion of the improvement or improvements, and is not assessed for the improvement or improvements. Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 6; T.C.A., § 6-3906; Acts 2007, ch. 494, § 3.
Any central business improvement district created by a municipality may embrace a contiguous property area or two (2) or more separate property areas and may include one (1) or more business districts, which business districts may either be historic business districts or business districts in which additional development and growth is expected to occur, or both, and corridors connecting business districts. Two (2) or more central business improvement districts may overlap and may encompass some or all of the same properties. Each district shall be of such size and form as to include all properties that, in the judgment of the governing body, will be benefited by the construction of the improvement project or projects that are proposed to be made in or for such district, or by any portion or portions of such project. The jurisdiction of a municipality to make, finance, and assess the cost of any improvement project shall not be impaired by a lack of commonness, unity, or singleness of the location, purpose or character of the improvement or improvements, or by the fact that any one (1) or more of the properties included in the district is subsequently determined not to be benefited by such improvement or improvements, or by a particular portion of the improvement or improvements, and is not assessed for the improvement or improvements.
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 6; T.C.A., § 6-3906; Acts 2007, ch. 494, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-62-202 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 62 / Section 7-62-202
Number of building permits
Status: in_force

(a) An unlimited number of building permits for general home repairs and improvements may be issued to contractors licensed by the state of Tennessee. (b) Not more than ten (10) active building permits for general home repairs and improvements may be issued to an unlicensed contractor who on April 8, 1986, is in the business of general home repairs and maintenance. Acts 1986, ch. 688, § 1.
(a) An unlimited number of building permits for general home repairs and improvements may be issued to contractors licensed by the state of Tennessee.
(b) Not more than ten (10) active building permits for general home repairs and improvements may be issued to an unlicensed contractor who on April 8, 1986, is in the business of general home repairs and maintenance.
Acts 1986, ch. 688, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-2302 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-2302
Cyber security plan
Status: in_force

(a) By July 1, 2023, or within one (1) year after a utility is formed, whichever is later, a utility shall prepare and implement a cyber security plan to provide for the protection of the utility's facilities from unauthorized use, alteration, ransom, or destruction of electronic data. (b) A utility shall assess and update the cyber security plan implemented pursuant to this section every two (2) years to address new threats. Acts 2022, ch. 1111, § 1.
(a) By July 1, 2023, or within one (1) year after a utility is formed, whichever is later, a utility shall prepare and implement a cyber security plan to provide for the protection of the utility's facilities from unauthorized use, alteration, ransom, or destruction of electronic data.
(b) A utility shall assess and update the cyber security plan implemented pursuant to this section every two (2) years to address new threats.
Acts 2022, ch. 1111, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-606 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-606
Alternative method of establishing and governing districts
Status: in_force

This part shall constitute independent authority, separate and apart from parts 1-5 of this chapter, for the establishment and governance of an inner-city redevelopment district, and shall constitute an alternative method of establishing and governing such a district. None of this part shall in any way affect the operation and effect of parts 1-5 of this chapter, which shall continue in full force and effect as separate and independent authority for the establishment and governance of a central business improvement district; provided, however, that notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no designated center-city area of a municipality, that creates or has created a central business improvement district pursuant to this chapter, shall overlap any area within an inner-city redevelopment district created by the municipality pursuant to this part. Acts 2003 , ch. 195, § 1.
This part shall constitute independent authority, separate and apart from parts 1-5 of this chapter, for the establishment and governance of an inner-city redevelopment district, and shall constitute an alternative method of establishing and governing such a district. None of this part shall in any way affect the operation and effect of parts 1-5 of this chapter, which shall continue in full force and effect as separate and independent authority for the establishment and governance of a central business improvement district; provided, however, that notwithstanding any law to the contrary, no designated center-city area of a municipality, that creates or has created a central business improvement district pursuant to this chapter, shall overlap any area within an inner-city redevelopment district created by the municipality pursuant to this part.
Acts 2003 , ch. 195, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-720 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-720
Assessment roll
Status: in_force

After all assessments have been determined, the host municipality must prepare an assessment roll that shows the location of the property and the owner of the property as shown in the records of the assessor and the amount of the assessment. The assessment roll must be updated whenever a parcel within the district is subdivided. The host municipality may include the projected cost of maintaining the assessment roll in the special assessment. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
After all assessments have been determined, the host municipality must prepare an assessment roll that shows the location of the property and the owner of the property as shown in the records of the assessor and the amount of the assessment. The assessment roll must be updated whenever a parcel within the district is subdivided. The host municipality may include the projected cost of maintaining the assessment roll in the special assessment.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-21-406 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 21 / Section 7-21-406
Alcoholic beverages
Status: in_force

The creation and establishment of unified government under this chapter shall not alter the status of the county, any unified municipality or any smaller city not electing to be included in the unified government as to the legality of the manufacture, receipt, sale, storage, transportation, distribution and possession of alcoholic beverages. Local option elections previously held in the county or unified municipalities or such smaller city to fix such legal status shall continue to control the legal status of alcoholic beverages until the legal status is subsequently altered by a local option election held pursuant to such law. All local option elections with respect to unified governmental entities permitting such legal status of alcoholic beverages, the determination of the geographical areas of same and any other conditions and restrictions shall be as provided in the charter, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. The unified government hereunder shall have the same power as the county and the unified municipalities previously possessed with respect to the regulation and taxation of the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer or any other alcoholic beverages. Acts 1991, ch. 497, § 406.
The creation and establishment of unified government under this chapter shall not alter the status of the county, any unified municipality or any smaller city not electing to be included in the unified government as to the legality of the manufacture, receipt, sale, storage, transportation, distribution and possession of alcoholic beverages. Local option elections previously held in the county or unified municipalities or such smaller city to fix such legal status shall continue to control the legal status of alcoholic beverages until the legal status is subsequently altered by a local option election held pursuant to such law. All local option elections with respect to unified governmental entities permitting such legal status of alcoholic beverages, the determination of the geographical areas of same and any other conditions and restrictions shall be as provided in the charter, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary. The unified government hereunder shall have the same power as the county and the unified municipalities previously possessed with respect to the regulation and taxation of the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer or any other alcoholic beverages.
Acts 1991, ch. 497, § 406.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-5-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 7-5-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Metropolitan Governments' Port Authority Act." Acts 1979, ch. 95, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3750.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Metropolitan Governments' Port Authority Act."
Acts 1979, ch. 95, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3750.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-59-107 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 59 / Section 7-59-107
Customer complaints - Records
Status: in_force

Any cable television company, cable service provider or video service provider locally franchised and operating in this state shall maintain a complete service for the purpose of receiving customer complaints concerning service or any other matter relating to its operations. These companies shall keep written records of complaints received, including the name of the complaining party, the nature of the complaint, and the disposition of the complaint. The records shall be subject to inspection by the governing body granting the franchise. Acts 1977, ch. 334, § 7; T.C.A., § 6-4307; Acts 2008, ch. 932, § 24.
Any cable television company, cable service provider or video service provider locally franchised and operating in this state shall maintain a complete service for the purpose of receiving customer complaints concerning service or any other matter relating to its operations. These companies shall keep written records of complaints received, including the name of the complaining party, the nature of the complaint, and the disposition of the complaint. The records shall be subject to inspection by the governing body granting the franchise.
Acts 1977, ch. 334, § 7; T.C.A., § 6-4307; Acts 2008, ch. 932, § 24.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-57-503 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 57 / Section 7-57-503
Bidding
Status: in_force

(a) Any private act of the general assembly to the contrary notwithstanding, a private act metropolitan hospital authority shall not be required to bid the purchase or procurement of any goods or services that: (1) Are not required to be bid by a county under the County Purchasing Law of 1983, compiled in title 5, chapter 14, part 2; (2) Are not required to be bid by a municipality under the Municipal Purchasing Law of 1983, compiled in title 6, chapter 56, part 3; (3) Are of a nature that is exempt or otherwise not required to be bid by any municipality or county under any other law of general application of this state. (b) A private act metropolitan hospital authority shall not be subject to provisions for the letting of public contracts that may be provided in the charter or governing law of a creating municipality. Acts 1995, ch. 119, § 3.
(a) Any private act of the general assembly to the contrary notwithstanding, a private act metropolitan hospital authority shall not be required to bid the purchase or procurement of any goods or services that: (1) Are not required to be bid by a county under the County Purchasing Law of 1983, compiled in title 5, chapter 14, part 2; (2) Are not required to be bid by a municipality under the Municipal Purchasing Law of 1983, compiled in title 6, chapter 56, part 3; (3) Are of a nature that is exempt or otherwise not required to be bid by any municipality or county under any other law of general application of this state.
(1) Are not required to be bid by a county under the County Purchasing Law of 1983, compiled in title 5, chapter 14, part 2;
(2) Are not required to be bid by a municipality under the Municipal Purchasing Law of 1983, compiled in title 6, chapter 56, part 3;
(3) Are of a nature that is exempt or otherwise not required to be bid by any municipality or county under any other law of general application of this state.
(b) A private act metropolitan hospital authority shall not be subject to provisions for the letting of public contracts that may be provided in the charter or governing law of a creating municipality.
Acts 1995, ch. 119, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-83-311 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 83 / Section 7-83-311
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 12; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.58 (Williams, § 3708.61); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2723.
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 211, s 6, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 4, § 12; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.58 (Williams, § 3708.61); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2723.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-905 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-905
Construction with other laws
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall in no manner repeal, modify, change, or interfere with any general or special statutes pertaining to municipal or county contracts or leases, including, but not limited to, those statutes pertaining to competitive bidding, conflicts of interest, public building authorities, purchasing, issuance of bonds, borrowing of money and incurring of debts, and appropriations. (b) The authorization provided by this part shall be additional and supplemental to, and the limitations provided in this part shall not affect the powers or authorizations provided by any other law, and is not in substitution for the powers or authorizations conferred by any other law. Acts 1983, ch. 186, § 5.
(a) This part shall in no manner repeal, modify, change, or interfere with any general or special statutes pertaining to municipal or county contracts or leases, including, but not limited to, those statutes pertaining to competitive bidding, conflicts of interest, public building authorities, purchasing, issuance of bonds, borrowing of money and incurring of debts, and appropriations.
(b) The authorization provided by this part shall be additional and supplemental to, and the limitations provided in this part shall not affect the powers or authorizations provided by any other law, and is not in substitution for the powers or authorizations conferred by any other law.
Acts 1983, ch. 186, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-59-318 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 59 / Section 7-59-318
Obligation to indemnify and hold harmless - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the state, municipality, county and any employee or representative of the state, municipality or county, individually and collectively referred to in this section and § 7-59-305(c)(4) as the indemnitee, as well as any political subdivision of the state and any employee or representative of the political subdivision, from all claims, demands, causes of action, liability, judgments, costs and expenses or losses for injury or death to persons or damage to property owned by, and workers' compensation claims, collectively referred to in this section as claims, against any parties indemnified in accordance with this section, arising out of, caused by, or as a result of the holder's exercising its authority granted under a state-issued certificate of franchise authority, except for claims related to public, educational or governmental channels controlled by an indemnitee or other third-party designated by the indemnitee; provided, that the indemnitee shall give the holder written notice of the holder's obligation to indemnify the indemnitee within ten (10) business days of receipt of a claim. Should the indemnitee determine that it is necessary for it to employ separate counsel, the costs for the separate counsel shall be the responsibility of the indemnitee. If the indemnitee determines in good faith that its interests cannot be represented by the holder, the holder shall be excused from any obligation to defend that indemnitee and shall have standing to intervene in any proceeding relating to such claims, but shall remain obligated to indemnify the indemnitee as provided in this section and shall retain the right to participate in the relevant proceeding to protect its own interests. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority shall not be required to indemnify or hold harmless any indemnitee whose negligence or willful misconduct caused the claims. (c) No indemnitee shall settle any claim for which a holder is responsible without the written consent of the holder. Acts 2008, ch. 932, § 19.
(a) The holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the state, municipality, county and any employee or representative of the state, municipality or county, individually and collectively referred to in this section and § 7-59-305(c)(4) as the indemnitee, as well as any political subdivision of the state and any employee or representative of the political subdivision, from all claims, demands, causes of action, liability, judgments, costs and expenses or losses for injury or death to persons or damage to property owned by, and workers' compensation claims, collectively referred to in this section as claims, against any parties indemnified in accordance with this section, arising out of, caused by, or as a result of the holder's exercising its authority granted under a state-issued certificate of franchise authority, except for claims related to public, educational or governmental channels controlled by an indemnitee or other third-party designated by the indemnitee; provided, that the indemnitee shall give the holder written notice of the holder's obligation to indemnify the indemnitee within ten (10) business days of receipt of a claim. Should the indemnitee determine that it is necessary for it to employ separate counsel, the costs for the separate counsel shall be the responsibility of the indemnitee. If the indemnitee determines in good faith that its interests cannot be represented by the holder, the holder shall be excused from any obligation to defend that indemnitee and shall have standing to intervene in any proceeding relating to such claims, but shall remain obligated to indemnify the indemnitee as provided in this section and shall retain the right to participate in the relevant proceeding to protect its own interests.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a holder of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority shall not be required to indemnify or hold harmless any indemnitee whose negligence or willful misconduct caused the claims.
(c) No indemnitee shall settle any claim for which a holder is responsible without the written consent of the holder.
Acts 2008, ch. 932, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1121 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1121
Part not exclusive or preemptory of local laws or regulations
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this part shall preempt or prevent political subdivisions in this state from enacting and enforcing other lawful and reasonable restrictions, regulations, licensing, zoning, and other criminal, civil or administrative provisions concerning the location, configuration, code compliance, or other business operations or requirements of adult-oriented establishments and sexually-oriented businesses. Except as specified in this part, such other lawful and reasonable restrictions, regulations, licensing, and other criminal, civil, or administrative provisions shall not be a basis for the board's denying, revoking, or suspending a license or permit under this part. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other law to the contrary, if a city or other political subdivision in this state chooses to enact and enforce its own regulatory scheme for adult-oriented establishments and sexually-oriented businesses, then this part shall not apply within the jurisdiction of such city or other political subdivision. Acts 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2001, ch. 183, § 15.
(a) Nothing in this part shall preempt or prevent political subdivisions in this state from enacting and enforcing other lawful and reasonable restrictions, regulations, licensing, zoning, and other criminal, civil or administrative provisions concerning the location, configuration, code compliance, or other business operations or requirements of adult-oriented establishments and sexually-oriented businesses. Except as specified in this part, such other lawful and reasonable restrictions, regulations, licensing, and other criminal, civil, or administrative provisions shall not be a basis for the board's denying, revoking, or suspending a license or permit under this part.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) or any other law to the contrary, if a city or other political subdivision in this state chooses to enact and enforce its own regulatory scheme for adult-oriented establishments and sexually-oriented businesses, then this part shall not apply within the jurisdiction of such city or other political subdivision.
Acts 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2001, ch. 183, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-69-110 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 69 / Section 7-69-110
Assignment or loan of employees and provision of facilities to authority - Acceptance of donations
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of aiding and cooperating with the authority, each municipality may assign or loan any of its employees, including its engineering staff and facilities, and may provide necessary office space, equipment, and other facilities for the use of the authority, as the governing body of such municipality shall approve. (b) Each municipality may make donations of property, real or personal, or cash grants to the authority, and may loan funds to the authority in such amount or amounts as it may deem proper and appropriate in aiding the authority to accomplish its purpose. (c) Each municipality may convey real property or personal property to the authority, and the authority is authorized to accept such a conveyance. Acts 2012, ch. 846, § 11.
(a) For the purpose of aiding and cooperating with the authority, each municipality may assign or loan any of its employees, including its engineering staff and facilities, and may provide necessary office space, equipment, and other facilities for the use of the authority, as the governing body of such municipality shall approve.
(b) Each municipality may make donations of property, real or personal, or cash grants to the authority, and may loan funds to the authority in such amount or amounts as it may deem proper and appropriate in aiding the authority to accomplish its purpose.
(c) Each municipality may convey real property or personal property to the authority, and the authority is authorized to accept such a conveyance.
Acts 2012, ch. 846, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-90-120 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 90 / Section 7-90-120
Acquisition of project sites
Status: in_force

Any municipality may acquire a project site by gift, purchase or lease, or exercise of the power of eminent domain, and may transfer any project site to an authority by sale, lease or gift. Such transfer may be authorized by a resolution of the governing body of the municipality without submission of the question to the voters, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law. Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
Any municipality may acquire a project site by gift, purchase or lease, or exercise of the power of eminent domain, and may transfer any project site to an authority by sale, lease or gift. Such transfer may be authorized by a resolution of the governing body of the municipality without submission of the question to the voters, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law.
Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-55-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 55 / Section 7-55-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Industrial Building Bond Act of 1955." Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-2901.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Industrial Building Bond Act of 1955."
Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-2901.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-36-125 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 7-36-125
Assets after cessation of existence of authority
Status: in_force

If the authority ceases to exist, or in the event of the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the electric system of the authority, all of its assets remaining after all of its obligations and liabilities have been satisfied or discharged shall pass to, and become the property of, the associated municipality. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
If the authority ceases to exist, or in the event of the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the electric system of the authority, all of its assets remaining after all of its obligations and liabilities have been satisfied or discharged shall pass to, and become the property of, the associated municipality.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-54-114 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 54 / Section 7-54-114
Director as employee prohibited
Status: in_force

No member of the board of directors of a not-for-profit corporation acting for the benefit or on behalf of any one (1) or more of counties, cities, towns, and local governments under this chapter may, during such member's term, be an employee of such corporation. Acts 1988, ch. 567, § 1.
No member of the board of directors of a not-for-profit corporation acting for the benefit or on behalf of any one (1) or more of counties, cities, towns, and local governments under this chapter may, during such member's term, be an employee of such corporation.
Acts 1988, ch. 567, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-39-318 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 7-39-318
Restrictions or limitations on corporate powers
Status: in_force

Neither this chapter nor anything contained in this chapter shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers that a corporation might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of any such powers; however, to the extent this chapter conflicts with any other law or is inconsistent with any other law, this chapter shall prevail. The authority and powers granted pursuant to this chapter may be exercised in accordance with the terms of this chapter, notwithstanding any other requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any general law, private act or home rule charter, and notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary contained in any general law, private act or home rule charter. Acts 1997, ch. 93, § 25; 1999, ch. 345, § 24.
Neither this chapter nor anything contained in this chapter shall be construed as a restriction or limitation upon any powers that a corporation might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of any such powers; however, to the extent this chapter conflicts with any other law or is inconsistent with any other law, this chapter shall prevail. The authority and powers granted pursuant to this chapter may be exercised in accordance with the terms of this chapter, notwithstanding any other requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any general law, private act or home rule charter, and notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary contained in any general law, private act or home rule charter.
Acts 1997, ch. 93, § 25; 1999, ch. 345, § 24.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-59-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 59 / Section 7-59-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Cable Television Act of 1977." Acts 1977, ch. 334, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4301.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Cable Television Act of 1977."
Acts 1977, ch. 334, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4301.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-65-123 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 65 / Section 7-65-123
Powers additional to those granted by other laws
Status: in_force

The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplementary to, and the limitations in this chapter shall not affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law. Projects may be acquired, purchased, constructed, reconstructed, improved, bettered and extended and bonds may be issued under this chapter for such purposes, notwithstanding that any other general, special or local law may provide for the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment and extension of a like project, or the issuance of bonds for like purposes, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local laws. Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 23.
The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplementary to, and the limitations in this chapter shall not affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law. Projects may be acquired, purchased, constructed, reconstructed, improved, bettered and extended and bonds may be issued under this chapter for such purposes, notwithstanding that any other general, special or local law may provide for the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment and extension of a like project, or the issuance of bonds for like purposes, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local laws.
Acts 1980, ch. 826, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-607 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-607
Financing powers of service providers
Status: in_force

Any municipality authorized by this part to provide any of the services described in this part shall have the power and is hereby authorized to borrow money, contract debts and issue its bonds or notes to finance in whole or in part the cost of the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment or extension of a system or systems, or any part of the system or systems, to provide any of such services, including the acquisition of land or rights in land and the acquisition and installation of all equipment necessarily incident to the provision of such services. Any bonds or notes authorized to be issued pursuant to this section shall be issued only in accordance with the procedures, requirements and limitations set forth in chapter 34 of this title, or the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, compiled in title 9, chapter 21, as elected by the municipality issuing the bonds or notes. All provisions of chapter 34 of this title, or the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, relating to the authorization, issuance and sale of bonds or notes, the use and application of revenues of the system or systems being financed, powers to secure such bonds and notes, covenants and remedies for the benefit of bond or note holders with respect to such bonds or notes, validity and tax exemption with respect to such bonds or notes, and powers to refund and refinance such bonds or notes shall apply to any bonds or notes authorized hereunder and the system or systems financed thereby with the same effect as if such system or systems were a "public works" if proceeding under chapter 34 of this title, or a "public works project" if proceeding under the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986. Acts 1999, ch. 481, § 1.
Any municipality authorized by this part to provide any of the services described in this part shall have the power and is hereby authorized to borrow money, contract debts and issue its bonds or notes to finance in whole or in part the cost of the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment or extension of a system or systems, or any part of the system or systems, to provide any of such services, including the acquisition of land or rights in land and the acquisition and installation of all equipment necessarily incident to the provision of such services. Any bonds or notes authorized to be issued pursuant to this section shall be issued only in accordance with the procedures, requirements and limitations set forth in chapter 34 of this title, or the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, compiled in title 9, chapter 21, as elected by the municipality issuing the bonds or notes. All provisions of chapter 34 of this title, or the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986, relating to the authorization, issuance and sale of bonds or notes, the use and application of revenues of the system or systems being financed, powers to secure such bonds and notes, covenants and remedies for the benefit of bond or note holders with respect to such bonds or notes, validity and tax exemption with respect to such bonds or notes, and powers to refund and refinance such bonds or notes shall apply to any bonds or notes authorized hereunder and the system or systems financed thereby with the same effect as if such system or systems were a "public works" if proceeding under chapter 34 of this title, or a "public works project" if proceeding under the Local Government Public Obligations Act of 1986.
Acts 1999, ch. 481, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-503 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-503
Covenants
Status: in_force

Any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this chapter may contain covenants, including, but not limited to: (1) The purpose or purposes to which the proceeds of the sale of the bonds may be applied and the deposit, use and disposition of the bonds; (2) The use, deposit, securing of deposits, and disposition of the revenues of the district, including the creation and maintenance of reserves; (3) The issuance of other additional bonds payable from the revenues of the district; (4) The operation and maintenance of the system or systems; (5) The insurance to be carried thereon and the use, deposit and disposition of insurance moneys; (6) Books of account and the inspection and audit of the books, and the accounting methods of the district; (7) The nonrendering of any free service by the district; and (8) The preservation of the system or systems, so long as any of the bonds remain outstanding, from any mortgage, sale, lease or other encumbrance not specifically permitted by the terms of the resolution. Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.36 (Williams, § 3695.35); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2621.
Any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds under this chapter may contain covenants, including, but not limited to:
(1) The purpose or purposes to which the proceeds of the sale of the bonds may be applied and the deposit, use and disposition of the bonds;
(2) The use, deposit, securing of deposits, and disposition of the revenues of the district, including the creation and maintenance of reserves;
(3) The issuance of other additional bonds payable from the revenues of the district;
(4) The operation and maintenance of the system or systems;
(5) The insurance to be carried thereon and the use, deposit and disposition of insurance moneys;
(6) Books of account and the inspection and audit of the books, and the accounting methods of the district;
(7) The nonrendering of any free service by the district; and
(8) The preservation of the system or systems, so long as any of the bonds remain outstanding, from any mortgage, sale, lease or other encumbrance not specifically permitted by the terms of the resolution.
Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.36 (Williams, § 3695.35); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2621.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-81-308 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 81 / Section 7-81-308
Copies of records or ordinances as evidence
Status: in_force

A copy of any record or ordinance made and certified by the clerk shall be prima facie evidence of its contents in all courts. Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 24; Shan., § 2023a49; Code 1932, § 3680; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2529.
A copy of any record or ordinance made and certified by the clerk shall be prima facie evidence of its contents in all courts.
Acts 1901, ch. 64, § 24; Shan., § 2023a49; Code 1932, § 3680; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2529.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-2-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7-2-105
Preparation and filing of proposed charter - Publication
Status: in_force

Any charter commission established under this chapter shall prepare and file the charter proposed by it not later than nine (9) months after the date of its initial meeting, or within such extended limit of time as may be authorized by resolution of the governing bodies of the county and principal city. Copies of the proposed charter shall be filed with the county clerk, with the city clerk of each incorporated municipality in the county and with the county election commission. The copies shall be public records, available for inspection or examination by any interested person. The charter commission shall also furnish or make available to every daily or weekly newspaper published in the county a complete copy of the charter. The charter commission shall take such other steps within the limitation of its available funds as it deems reasonable and appropriate to inform the public throughout the county of the contents of the proposed charter, and the proposed charter may be published or summarized in pamphlets and booklets to be made available for general distribution. Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 6-3708.
Any charter commission established under this chapter shall prepare and file the charter proposed by it not later than nine (9) months after the date of its initial meeting, or within such extended limit of time as may be authorized by resolution of the governing bodies of the county and principal city. Copies of the proposed charter shall be filed with the county clerk, with the city clerk of each incorporated municipality in the county and with the county election commission. The copies shall be public records, available for inspection or examination by any interested person. The charter commission shall also furnish or make available to every daily or weekly newspaper published in the county a complete copy of the charter. The charter commission shall take such other steps within the limitation of its available funds as it deems reasonable and appropriate to inform the public throughout the county of the contents of the proposed charter, and the proposed charter may be published or summarized in pamphlets and booklets to be made available for general distribution.
Acts 1957, ch. 120, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 6-3708.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-135 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-135
Payment date without installment contract
Status: in_force

In all cases where an agreement pursuant to § 7-32-134 has not been signed and filed within the time limit, the entire assessment shall be payable in cash, without interest, before the expiration of thirty (30) days. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 7; Shan., § 1991a31; Code 1932, § 3438; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1135.
In all cases where an agreement pursuant to § 7-32-134 has not been signed and filed within the time limit, the entire assessment shall be payable in cash, without interest, before the expiration of thirty (30) days.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 7; Shan., § 1991a31; Code 1932, § 3438; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1135.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-60-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 60 / Section 7-60-105
Construction - Grandfather clause
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter is necessary for the health, welfare and safety of this state and its inhabitants; therefore, it shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. (b) Any proceedings of the governing body of any county under this chapter prior to June 12, 1981, are hereby validated, ratified, approved and confirmed, and may be continued as adopted or may be readopted or recommenced by such governing body. Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4422; Acts 1981, ch. 504, § 32.
(a) This chapter is necessary for the health, welfare and safety of this state and its inhabitants; therefore, it shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
(b) Any proceedings of the governing body of any county under this chapter prior to June 12, 1981, are hereby validated, ratified, approved and confirmed, and may be continued as adopted or may be readopted or recommenced by such governing body.
Acts 1979, ch. 439, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-4422; Acts 1981, ch. 504, § 32.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-4-201 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 7-4-201
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Metropolitan council" means the council of a county having a metropolitan form of government that has a population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census; (2) "Metropolitan government" means any county having a metropolitan form of government that has a population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census; (3) "Minority-owned business" means a business that is solely owned, or at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the assets or outstanding stock of which is owned, by an individual who personally manages and controls the daily operations of the business and who is impeded from normal entry into the economic mainstream because of: (A) Past practices of discrimination based on race, religion, ethnic background, or sex; (B) A disability as defined in § 4-26-102 ; or (C) Past practices of racial discrimination against African-Americans; (4) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, joint stock company, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, business organization, receiver, trustee, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit; and (5) "Tax collection official" means the department of finance of the county or municipality, as applicable, or the county clerk, if so designated by ordinance of the legislative body of any municipality having a metropolitan government. Acts 2007, ch. 422, §§ 4, 7.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Metropolitan council" means the council of a county having a metropolitan form of government that has a population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census;
(2) "Metropolitan government" means any county having a metropolitan form of government that has a population in excess of five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census;
(3) "Minority-owned business" means a business that is solely owned, or at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the assets or outstanding stock of which is owned, by an individual who personally manages and controls the daily operations of the business and who is impeded from normal entry into the economic mainstream because of: (A) Past practices of discrimination based on race, religion, ethnic background, or sex; (B) A disability as defined in § 4-26-102 ; or (C) Past practices of racial discrimination against African-Americans;
(A) Past practices of discrimination based on race, religion, ethnic background, or sex;
(B) A disability as defined in § 4-26-102 ; or
(C) Past practices of racial discrimination against African-Americans;
(4) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, joint stock company, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, business organization, receiver, trustee, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit; and
(5) "Tax collection official" means the department of finance of the county or municipality, as applicable, or the county clerk, if so designated by ordinance of the legislative body of any municipality having a metropolitan government.
Acts 2007, ch. 422, §§ 4, 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-134 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-134
Contract for installment payments
Status: in_force

(a) A property owner desiring to exercise the privilege of payment by installments shall, before the expiration of the thirty (30) days provided for in § 7-32-133 , enter into an agreement in writing with the municipality that, in consideration of such privilege, the property owner will make no objection to any illegality or irregularity with regard to the assessment against such property owner's property, and will pay the assessment, as required by law, with the specified interest. Where an assessment is levied against a parcel of property that is subject to or becomes subject to a horizontal property regime, a condominium regime, a time-share regime or a vacation club regime, the officers of the organization representing the owners of interests in such parcel of property or managing such property on behalf of the owners of interests in such parcel of property may enter into such agreement to pay the assessment by installments and such agreement shall be binding upon all owners of interests in property represented in such organization or managed by such organization. (b) The agreement shall be filed in the office of the city clerk or person designated by the municipality. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 7; Shan., § 1991a30; Code 1932, § 3437; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1134; Acts 2010, ch. 958, § 1.
(a) A property owner desiring to exercise the privilege of payment by installments shall, before the expiration of the thirty (30) days provided for in § 7-32-133 , enter into an agreement in writing with the municipality that, in consideration of such privilege, the property owner will make no objection to any illegality or irregularity with regard to the assessment against such property owner's property, and will pay the assessment, as required by law, with the specified interest. Where an assessment is levied against a parcel of property that is subject to or becomes subject to a horizontal property regime, a condominium regime, a time-share regime or a vacation club regime, the officers of the organization representing the owners of interests in such parcel of property or managing such property on behalf of the owners of interests in such parcel of property may enter into such agreement to pay the assessment by installments and such agreement shall be binding upon all owners of interests in property represented in such organization or managed by such organization.
(b) The agreement shall be filed in the office of the city clerk or person designated by the municipality.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 7; Shan., § 1991a30; Code 1932, § 3437; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1134; Acts 2010, ch. 958, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-88-110 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 88 / Section 7-88-110
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The department of revenue and the department of finance and administration are authorized to adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to implement this chapter. The state building commission is authorized to adopt procedures to implement this chapter. Acts 1998, ch. 1055, § 14.
The department of revenue and the department of finance and administration are authorized to adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to implement this chapter. The state building commission is authorized to adopt procedures to implement this chapter.
Acts 1998, ch. 1055, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-117 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-117
Exemption from taxation
Status: in_force

The district, and all properties at any time owned by it and the income from the properties and all bonds issued by it and the income from the bonds, shall be exempt from all taxation in the state. Acts 1984, ch. 867, § 18.
The district, and all properties at any time owned by it and the income from the properties and all bonds issued by it and the income from the bonds, shall be exempt from all taxation in the state.
Acts 1984, ch. 867, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-36-120 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 7-36-120
Pledge of, or lien on, revenues, fees, rents, tolls, or other charges
Status: in_force

(a) Any pledge of, or lien on, revenues, fees, rents, tolls, or other charges received or receivable by the authority to secure the payment of any bonds of the authority, and the interest thereon, shall be valid and binding from the time that the pledge or lien is created or granted and shall inure to the benefit of any owner of any such bonds until the payment in full of the principal thereof and premium and interest thereon. The priority of any pledge or lien with respect to competing pledges or liens shall be determined by the date such pledge or lien is created or granted. Neither the resolution nor any other instrument granting, creating, or giving notice of the pledge or lien need be filed or recorded to preserve or protect the validity or priority of such pledge or lien. (b) If a conflict arises between this section and the Perfection, Priority and Enforcement of Public Pledges and Liens Act, compiled in title 9, chapter 22, the Perfection, Priority and Enforcement of Public Pledges and Liens Act shall control. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
(a) Any pledge of, or lien on, revenues, fees, rents, tolls, or other charges received or receivable by the authority to secure the payment of any bonds of the authority, and the interest thereon, shall be valid and binding from the time that the pledge or lien is created or granted and shall inure to the benefit of any owner of any such bonds until the payment in full of the principal thereof and premium and interest thereon. The priority of any pledge or lien with respect to competing pledges or liens shall be determined by the date such pledge or lien is created or granted. Neither the resolution nor any other instrument granting, creating, or giving notice of the pledge or lien need be filed or recorded to preserve or protect the validity or priority of such pledge or lien.
(b) If a conflict arises between this section and the Perfection, Priority and Enforcement of Public Pledges and Liens Act, compiled in title 9, chapter 22, the Perfection, Priority and Enforcement of Public Pledges and Liens Act shall control.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1119 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1119
Penalties for violation of part
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A violation of this part shall, for a first offense, be a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only of five hundred dollars ($500), and shall result in the suspension or revocation of any license. (2) A second or subsequent violation of this part is a Class A misdemeanor, and shall result in the suspension or revocation of any license. (b) Each violation of this part shall be considered a separate offense, and any violation continuing more than one (1) hour of time shall be considered a separate offense for each hour of violation. Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 19; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2005, ch. 439, § 1.
(a) (1) A violation of this part shall, for a first offense, be a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only of five hundred dollars ($500), and shall result in the suspension or revocation of any license. (2) A second or subsequent violation of this part is a Class A misdemeanor, and shall result in the suspension or revocation of any license.
(1) A violation of this part shall, for a first offense, be a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only of five hundred dollars ($500), and shall result in the suspension or revocation of any license.
(2) A second or subsequent violation of this part is a Class A misdemeanor, and shall result in the suspension or revocation of any license.
(b) Each violation of this part shall be considered a separate offense, and any violation continuing more than one (1) hour of time shall be considered a separate offense for each hour of violation.
Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 19; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1; 2005, ch. 439, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-203 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 53 / Section 7-53-203
Approval of certificate by secretary of state - Recording
Status: in_force

When executed and acknowledged in conformity with § 7-53-202 , the certificate of incorporation shall be filed with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall then examine the certificate of incorporation and, if the secretary of state finds that the recitals contained in the certificate are correct, that there has been compliance with the requirements of § 7-53-202 , the secretary of state shall approve the certificate of incorporation and record it in an appropriate book or record in the secretary of state's office. When such certificate has been so made, filed and approved, the applicants shall constitute a public corporation under the name set out in the certificate of incorporation. Acts 1955, ch. 210, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-2805; Acts 1995, ch. 364, § 2.
When executed and acknowledged in conformity with § 7-53-202 , the certificate of incorporation shall be filed with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall then examine the certificate of incorporation and, if the secretary of state finds that the recitals contained in the certificate are correct, that there has been compliance with the requirements of § 7-53-202 , the secretary of state shall approve the certificate of incorporation and record it in an appropriate book or record in the secretary of state's office. When such certificate has been so made, filed and approved, the applicants shall constitute a public corporation under the name set out in the certificate of incorporation.
Acts 1955, ch. 210, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-2805; Acts 1995, ch. 364, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-312 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-312
Payment of fees or assessments - Actions - Liens - Notice
Status: in_force

(a) Any utility district, whether created pursuant to general law or uncodified public chapter, may enforce the payment of fees or assessments charged for sewer or wastewater disposal utility services by filing an action in the same manner and with the same penalties and interest attached as provided for the enforcement of unpaid taxes pursuant to title 67, including the sale on execution of such property as provided in title 26, chapter 5, and the redemption provisions of title 66, chapter 8. Such action may be taken only once every calendar year by the utility district for unpaid sewer or wastewater utility fees or assessments. The utility district shall be required to give notice to the property owner, if different from the utility user, not less than ninety (90) days prior to the filing of any action that would include levying on the real property. Such notice shall be mailed to the last known address of the property owner as contained on the tax records of the county where the property is located and shall include the amount of the unpaid fee or assessment for sewer or wastewater disposal utility services, together with penalties and interest. The notice shall also contain a statement to the effect that, unless the payments are brought up to date, a lien shall attach to the property and an action shall be filed pursuant to title 67. (b) The utility district shall bear the reasonable costs incurred by a property owner in defending such an action due to an error in the records or fees of the utility district for the provision of such sewer or wastewater disposal utility services. (c) For purposes of this section, "utility district" includes the Reelfoot Lake utility and planning district created by chapter 222 of the Public Acts of 1983. Acts 1984, ch. 796, § 3.
(a) Any utility district, whether created pursuant to general law or uncodified public chapter, may enforce the payment of fees or assessments charged for sewer or wastewater disposal utility services by filing an action in the same manner and with the same penalties and interest attached as provided for the enforcement of unpaid taxes pursuant to title 67, including the sale on execution of such property as provided in title 26, chapter 5, and the redemption provisions of title 66, chapter 8. Such action may be taken only once every calendar year by the utility district for unpaid sewer or wastewater utility fees or assessments. The utility district shall be required to give notice to the property owner, if different from the utility user, not less than ninety (90) days prior to the filing of any action that would include levying on the real property. Such notice shall be mailed to the last known address of the property owner as contained on the tax records of the county where the property is located and shall include the amount of the unpaid fee or assessment for sewer or wastewater disposal utility services, together with penalties and interest. The notice shall also contain a statement to the effect that, unless the payments are brought up to date, a lien shall attach to the property and an action shall be filed pursuant to title 67.
(b) The utility district shall bear the reasonable costs incurred by a property owner in defending such an action due to an error in the records or fees of the utility district for the provision of such sewer or wastewater disposal utility services.
(c) For purposes of this section, "utility district" includes the Reelfoot Lake utility and planning district created by chapter 222 of the Public Acts of 1983.
Acts 1984, ch. 796, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-117 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-117
Wage rates and benefits for workers - Solicitation of bids from minority-owned businesses
Status: in_force

In the case of an authority created by a municipality subject to title 7, chapter 4, part 2, the authority shall, if otherwise applicable, be subject to §§ 7-4-205 and 7-4-206 in addition to the metropolitan government; provided, that, notwithstanding any contrary provision of §§ 7-4-205 and 7-4-206 , the governing body of the municipality may, by resolution, designate the authority and its board of directors to be responsible for satisfaction of the requirements of the municipality and its governing body under §§ 7-4-205 and 7-4-206 . Acts 2009 , ch. 474, § 1.
In the case of an authority created by a municipality subject to title 7, chapter 4, part 2, the authority shall, if otherwise applicable, be subject to §§ 7-4-205 and 7-4-206 in addition to the metropolitan government; provided, that, notwithstanding any contrary provision of §§ 7-4-205 and 7-4-206 , the governing body of the municipality may, by resolution, designate the authority and its board of directors to be responsible for satisfaction of the requirements of the municipality and its governing body under §§ 7-4-205 and 7-4-206 .
Acts 2009 , ch. 474, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-59-310 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 59 / Section 7-59-310
Effect of part on powers of municipalities relative to installation of cable facilities - Notice to cable providers of availability of open trenching - Use of conduits
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Nothing in this part precludes the exercise of police powers by municipalities or counties, including the adoption and enforcement of any proper ordinances or resolutions not in conflict with this part. (2) Nothing in this part diminishes or derogates from the ordinances or resolutions duly adopted by the governing body of a municipality or county and applicable to occupants or users of the public rights-of-way. (3) Cable and video service providers must abide by the rights-of-way ordinances and resolutions of the municipality or county of general applicability in which the service is provided as well as any applicable state laws or rules. (4) Nothing in this part diminishes or derogates from the existing powers promoting the health, safety and welfare of a community and its citizens, including the authority to regulate, during the permitting process, the installation and placement of video or cable facilities for the purpose of addressing the aesthetic concerns of the community. (b) (1) Notwithstanding any provision in this part to the contrary, in cases of new construction or property development where utilities are to be placed underground, each municipality, county or other relevant permitting authority shall establish as a condition to issuing each permit for open trenching to any developer or property owner that the developer or property owner give all providers of cable or video service serving the applicable municipality or county at least sixty (60) days' prior notice of the construction or development, and of the particular dates on which open trenching will be available for the providers' installation of conduit, pedestals or vaults, and laterals, referred to in this subsection (b) as equipment, to be provided at each such provider's expense. (2) In the event a developer or property owner fails to give the required notice, the developer or property owner shall be responsible for the cost of new trenching for the installation of the cable or video service provider's equipment. (3) Each provider shall also provide specifications as needed for trenching. Costs of trenching and easements required to bring service to the development shall be borne by the developer or property owner; except that, if any cable or video service provider fails to install its equipment within the dates during which the trenches are scheduled to be open, as designated in the notice given by the developer or property owner, then should the trenches be closed after such time period, the cost of new trenching is to be borne by the cable or video service provider. (4) In the event the relevant permitting rules of a municipality, county or other relevant permitting authority require less than sixty (60) days' advance notice to all providers of cable or video service providers service, then the required notice shall be the lesser of sixty (60) days or the number of days prior to construction that the relevant rules require for the advance notice, but in no event less than ten (10) days. If a municipality, county or other relevant permitting authority's rules do not specify any minimum advance notice of construction requirements, then the required notice shall be sixty (60) days. (c) The grant of authority provided holders of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority pursuant to § 7-59-305(e) does not expressly or implicitly authorize such a holder to use publicly or privately owned conduits without a separate agreement with the owners of the conduits. Acts 2008, ch. 932, § 11.
(a) (1) Nothing in this part precludes the exercise of police powers by municipalities or counties, including the adoption and enforcement of any proper ordinances or resolutions not in conflict with this part. (2) Nothing in this part diminishes or derogates from the ordinances or resolutions duly adopted by the governing body of a municipality or county and applicable to occupants or users of the public rights-of-way. (3) Cable and video service providers must abide by the rights-of-way ordinances and resolutions of the municipality or county of general applicability in which the service is provided as well as any applicable state laws or rules. (4) Nothing in this part diminishes or derogates from the existing powers promoting the health, safety and welfare of a community and its citizens, including the authority to regulate, during the permitting process, the installation and placement of video or cable facilities for the purpose of addressing the aesthetic concerns of the community.
(1) Nothing in this part precludes the exercise of police powers by municipalities or counties, including the adoption and enforcement of any proper ordinances or resolutions not in conflict with this part.
(2) Nothing in this part diminishes or derogates from the ordinances or resolutions duly adopted by the governing body of a municipality or county and applicable to occupants or users of the public rights-of-way.
(3) Cable and video service providers must abide by the rights-of-way ordinances and resolutions of the municipality or county of general applicability in which the service is provided as well as any applicable state laws or rules.
(4) Nothing in this part diminishes or derogates from the existing powers promoting the health, safety and welfare of a community and its citizens, including the authority to regulate, during the permitting process, the installation and placement of video or cable facilities for the purpose of addressing the aesthetic concerns of the community.
(b) (1) Notwithstanding any provision in this part to the contrary, in cases of new construction or property development where utilities are to be placed underground, each municipality, county or other relevant permitting authority shall establish as a condition to issuing each permit for open trenching to any developer or property owner that the developer or property owner give all providers of cable or video service serving the applicable municipality or county at least sixty (60) days' prior notice of the construction or development, and of the particular dates on which open trenching will be available for the providers' installation of conduit, pedestals or vaults, and laterals, referred to in this subsection (b) as equipment, to be provided at each such provider's expense. (2) In the event a developer or property owner fails to give the required notice, the developer or property owner shall be responsible for the cost of new trenching for the installation of the cable or video service provider's equipment. (3) Each provider shall also provide specifications as needed for trenching. Costs of trenching and easements required to bring service to the development shall be borne by the developer or property owner; except that, if any cable or video service provider fails to install its equipment within the dates during which the trenches are scheduled to be open, as designated in the notice given by the developer or property owner, then should the trenches be closed after such time period, the cost of new trenching is to be borne by the cable or video service provider. (4) In the event the relevant permitting rules of a municipality, county or other relevant permitting authority require less than sixty (60) days' advance notice to all providers of cable or video service providers service, then the required notice shall be the lesser of sixty (60) days or the number of days prior to construction that the relevant rules require for the advance notice, but in no event less than ten (10) days. If a municipality, county or other relevant permitting authority's rules do not specify any minimum advance notice of construction requirements, then the required notice shall be sixty (60) days.
(1) Notwithstanding any provision in this part to the contrary, in cases of new construction or property development where utilities are to be placed underground, each municipality, county or other relevant permitting authority shall establish as a condition to issuing each permit for open trenching to any developer or property owner that the developer or property owner give all providers of cable or video service serving the applicable municipality or county at least sixty (60) days' prior notice of the construction or development, and of the particular dates on which open trenching will be available for the providers' installation of conduit, pedestals or vaults, and laterals, referred to in this subsection (b) as equipment, to be provided at each such provider's expense.
(2) In the event a developer or property owner fails to give the required notice, the developer or property owner shall be responsible for the cost of new trenching for the installation of the cable or video service provider's equipment.
(3) Each provider shall also provide specifications as needed for trenching. Costs of trenching and easements required to bring service to the development shall be borne by the developer or property owner; except that, if any cable or video service provider fails to install its equipment within the dates during which the trenches are scheduled to be open, as designated in the notice given by the developer or property owner, then should the trenches be closed after such time period, the cost of new trenching is to be borne by the cable or video service provider.
(4) In the event the relevant permitting rules of a municipality, county or other relevant permitting authority require less than sixty (60) days' advance notice to all providers of cable or video service providers service, then the required notice shall be the lesser of sixty (60) days or the number of days prior to construction that the relevant rules require for the advance notice, but in no event less than ten (10) days. If a municipality, county or other relevant permitting authority's rules do not specify any minimum advance notice of construction requirements, then the required notice shall be sixty (60) days.
(c) The grant of authority provided holders of a state-issued certificate of franchise authority pursuant to § 7-59-305(e) does not expressly or implicitly authorize such a holder to use publicly or privately owned conduits without a separate agreement with the owners of the conduits.
Acts 2008, ch. 932, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-91-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 91 / Section 7-91-101
[Repealed effective 7/1/2026] JustBeGreen Villages of America development area
Status: repealed

An area of property meeting the following description may be deemed, in accordance with this chapter, the JustBeGreen Villages of America development area, and the future site of an agricultural and educational based development supported by state-of-the-art smart technologies to be known as JustBeGreen Villages of America, for purposes of sustainable living and sustainable economic development, including, but not limited to, the development of sustainable technologies, products, and agriculture: (1) The property is located in a county with a population of not less than twenty-one thousand nine hundred (21,900) and not more than twenty-two thousand (22,000), according to the 2010 or any subsequent federal census; and (2) The property consists of not less than two thousand (2,000) contiguous acres. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 856, s 1, eff. 5/3/2018.
An area of property meeting the following description may be deemed, in accordance with this chapter, the JustBeGreen Villages of America development area, and the future site of an agricultural and educational based development supported by state-of-the-art smart technologies to be known as JustBeGreen Villages of America, for purposes of sustainable living and sustainable economic development, including, but not limited to, the development of sustainable technologies, products, and agriculture:
(1) The property is located in a county with a population of not less than twenty-one thousand nine hundred (21,900) and not more than twenty-two thousand (22,000), according to the 2010 or any subsequent federal census; and
(2) The property consists of not less than two thousand (2,000) contiguous acres.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 856, s 1, eff. 5/3/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-209 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-209
Creation of corridors to link central business districts
Status: in_force

The governing bodies of two (2) or more municipalities may enter into agreements to create a corridor to link together central business districts. A corridor of central business districts shall be subject to all this chapter relative to a single central business district. Acts 2003, ch. 196, § 2.
The governing bodies of two (2) or more municipalities may enter into agreements to create a corridor to link together central business districts. A corridor of central business districts shall be subject to all this chapter relative to a single central business district.
Acts 2003, ch. 196, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-62-201 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 62 / Section 7-62-201
Building permits
Status: in_force

Subject to the local approval provisions of § 7-62-205 , building permits for general home repairs and improvements shall be issued only in accordance with §§ 7-62-202 and 7-62-203 . Acts 1986, ch. 688, § 1.
Subject to the local approval provisions of § 7-62-205 , building permits for general home repairs and improvements shall be issued only in accordance with §§ 7-62-202 and 7-62-203 .
Acts 1986, ch. 688, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-130 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-130
Disposition of 911 surcharge revenue collected in excess of annual fiscal requirements
Status: in_force

Any 911 surcharge revenue collected in excess of the annual fiscal requirements of the board and the mandatory every two (2) months payments to emergency communications districts shall not revert to the general fund. The board shall distribute a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of any revenue collected in excess of its annual fiscal requirements to the emergency communications districts in accordance with policies adopted by the board. Any unspent funds at the end of a fiscal year shall be carried forward to the next fiscal year to be used as a beginning balance of the fiscal requirements for such fiscal year. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 795,s 7, eff. 1/1/2015.
Any 911 surcharge revenue collected in excess of the annual fiscal requirements of the board and the mandatory every two (2) months payments to emergency communications districts shall not revert to the general fund. The board shall distribute a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of any revenue collected in excess of its annual fiscal requirements to the emergency communications districts in accordance with policies adopted by the board. Any unspent funds at the end of a fiscal year shall be carried forward to the next fiscal year to be used as a beginning balance of the fiscal requirements for such fiscal year.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 795,s 7, eff. 1/1/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-40-111 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 40 / Section 7-40-111
Exercise all powers and rights - Standing - Remedies
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the municipality and the industrial development corporation are authorized to exercise all power and rights, express or implied, granted by this chapter. Any developer of a project within a district who has entered into an agreement with a municipality or industrial development board related to such project or any proposed project or district has standing, with respect to such project and district, to seek remedies to enforce this chapter or any rights created by this chapter, including specifically the remedy to appeal the commissioner's determination that a cost is not a qualifying cost under § 7-40-106(c) . Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 511,s 8, eff. 6/3/2019. Acts 2011, ch. 420, § 12.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the municipality and the industrial development corporation are authorized to exercise all power and rights, express or implied, granted by this chapter. Any developer of a project within a district who has entered into an agreement with a municipality or industrial development board related to such project or any proposed project or district has standing, with respect to such project and district, to seek remedies to enforce this chapter or any rights created by this chapter, including specifically the remedy to appeal the commissioner's determination that a cost is not a qualifying cost under § 7-40-106(c) .
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 511,s 8, eff. 6/3/2019.
Acts 2011, ch. 420, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-723 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-723
Delinquent assessments
Status: in_force

If any assessment is or becomes delinquent and the property subject to the delinquency has been or is to be sold to the host municipality for the delinquency, redemption of such property is permitted upon payment, not later than one (1) year after the date of sale, of the full amount due, plus interest, any taxes paid by the host municipality, and accrued costs and redemption fees as may be prescribed by resolution of the host municipality, unless, in the judgment of the governing body of the municipality, the interest of the host municipality is served by accepting a lesser sum in settlement for the delinquency. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
If any assessment is or becomes delinquent and the property subject to the delinquency has been or is to be sold to the host municipality for the delinquency, redemption of such property is permitted upon payment, not later than one (1) year after the date of sale, of the full amount due, plus interest, any taxes paid by the host municipality, and accrued costs and redemption fees as may be prescribed by resolution of the host municipality, unless, in the judgment of the governing body of the municipality, the interest of the host municipality is served by accepting a lesser sum in settlement for the delinquency.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 860,s 1, eff. 5/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-702 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-702
Nonresident motorists not charged fee or tax for motor vehicle related privileges
Status: in_force

(a) Except as may be provided by general law, it is unlawful for the governing body of any county, municipality or metropolitan government to require any person who is not a resident of such county, or of the county in which such municipality is located, or of the area governed by such metropolitan government, to pay to such county, municipality or metropolitan government any license fee or tax or any regulatory license fee or tax of whatever nature for the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the roads, streets or highways in such county, municipality or metropolitan government or for the maintenance or operation of any traffic control device or the regulation and control of motor vehicle traffic on the roads, streets, or highways in any county, municipality or metropolitan government. (b) This section shall apply and shall be controlling, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary of any private act or of any resolution or ordinance of any local governing body and regardless of the legal description or designation of any such fee or tax. (c) This section shall not prohibit the collection of fees authorized for county clerks in connection with the registration and licensing of motor vehicles under title 55. Acts 1969, ch. 240, §§ 1-3; 1971, ch. 17, §§ 1, 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 6-742.
(a) Except as may be provided by general law, it is unlawful for the governing body of any county, municipality or metropolitan government to require any person who is not a resident of such county, or of the county in which such municipality is located, or of the area governed by such metropolitan government, to pay to such county, municipality or metropolitan government any license fee or tax or any regulatory license fee or tax of whatever nature for the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the roads, streets or highways in such county, municipality or metropolitan government or for the maintenance or operation of any traffic control device or the regulation and control of motor vehicle traffic on the roads, streets, or highways in any county, municipality or metropolitan government.
(b) This section shall apply and shall be controlling, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary of any private act or of any resolution or ordinance of any local governing body and regardless of the legal description or designation of any such fee or tax.
(c) This section shall not prohibit the collection of fees authorized for county clerks in connection with the registration and licensing of motor vehicles under title 55.
Acts 1969, ch. 240, §§ 1-3; 1971, ch. 17, §§ 1, 2; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 6-742.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-802 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-802
Service of ordinances on railroads
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of copies of all such ordinances, the commissioner of transportation shall within seven (7) days cause to be mailed copies of the ordinances to the registered agent for service of process for each railroad operating trains within the state. A copy of the letter transmitting any such ordinance to the various railroads shall be furnished to the chief executive officer of the city, town or metropolitan government adopting such ordinance in question as proof of compliance with this part. Acts 1983, ch. 54, § 3; 1995, ch. 305, § 77.
Upon receipt of copies of all such ordinances, the commissioner of transportation shall within seven (7) days cause to be mailed copies of the ordinances to the registered agent for service of process for each railroad operating trains within the state. A copy of the letter transmitting any such ordinance to the various railroads shall be furnished to the chief executive officer of the city, town or metropolitan government adopting such ordinance in question as proof of compliance with this part.
Acts 1983, ch. 54, § 3; 1995, ch. 305, § 77.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-39-310 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 39 / Section 7-39-310
Nonprofit corporation - Net earnings
Status: in_force

The corporation shall be a nonprofit corporation and no part of its net earnings remaining after payment of its expenses shall inure to the benefit of any individual, firm or corporation, except that in the event the board of directors of the corporation shall determine that sufficient provision has been made for the full payment of the expenses, bonds or other obligations of the corporation, then any net earnings of the corporation thereafter accruing from gas properties or rights shall be paid to the municipal gas distribution system or systems for the benefit of which the corporation was organized, and any net earnings of the corporation thereafter accruing from electrical power properties or rights shall be paid to the municipal electrical power distribution system or systems for the benefit of which the corporation was organized. Acts 1977, ch. 299, § 16; T.C.A., § 6-4216; Acts 1997, ch. 93, § 17.
The corporation shall be a nonprofit corporation and no part of its net earnings remaining after payment of its expenses shall inure to the benefit of any individual, firm or corporation, except that in the event the board of directors of the corporation shall determine that sufficient provision has been made for the full payment of the expenses, bonds or other obligations of the corporation, then any net earnings of the corporation thereafter accruing from gas properties or rights shall be paid to the municipal gas distribution system or systems for the benefit of which the corporation was organized, and any net earnings of the corporation thereafter accruing from electrical power properties or rights shall be paid to the municipal electrical power distribution system or systems for the benefit of which the corporation was organized.
Acts 1977, ch. 299, § 16; T.C.A., § 6-4216; Acts 1997, ch. 93, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-90-106 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 90 / Section 7-90-106
Filing of charter
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall examine the charter and, if the secretary of state finds that the necessary information is contained in the charter and that the name is distinguishable from that of any other authority already in existence in this state, the secretary of state shall file the charter. Upon such filing, the charter shall be effective and the authority shall constitute a public corporation under the name set out in the charter. Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
The secretary of state shall examine the charter and, if the secretary of state finds that the necessary information is contained in the charter and that the name is distinguishable from that of any other authority already in existence in this state, the secretary of state shall file the charter. Upon such filing, the charter shall be effective and the authority shall constitute a public corporation under the name set out in the charter.
Acts 2010, ch. 1078, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-306 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-306
Contracts for distribution of tax equivalent amounts
Status: in_force

Any municipality acting in its capacity as a taxing jurisdiction and any other taxing jurisdiction within the boundaries of which any part of such municipality's electric system is located are hereby authorized to, on and after July 1, 1987, from time to time, make and perform contracts for distribution among them of the tax equivalent amounts provided for in this part. Any such contract may provide for such distribution on any basis that is satisfactory to the contracting parties; provided, that the contract shall be consistent in all respects with this section and § 7-52-304 . Nothing in this part shall have the effect of impairing in any way the obligations of the parties under any existing contract for such distribution in effect on July 1, 1987, or invalidating any established arrangement for such distribution in effect on July 1, 1987, and all such contracts and established arrangements are hereby expressly validated. For purposes of this part, an established arrangement is one under which the municipality has made a distribution payment to another taxing jurisdiction by general understanding, and the payment has been accepted by the taxing jurisdiction for the fiscal year or calendar year immediately preceding the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987. Acts 1987, ch. 84, § 7.
Any municipality acting in its capacity as a taxing jurisdiction and any other taxing jurisdiction within the boundaries of which any part of such municipality's electric system is located are hereby authorized to, on and after July 1, 1987, from time to time, make and perform contracts for distribution among them of the tax equivalent amounts provided for in this part. Any such contract may provide for such distribution on any basis that is satisfactory to the contracting parties; provided, that the contract shall be consistent in all respects with this section and § 7-52-304 . Nothing in this part shall have the effect of impairing in any way the obligations of the parties under any existing contract for such distribution in effect on July 1, 1987, or invalidating any established arrangement for such distribution in effect on July 1, 1987, and all such contracts and established arrangements are hereby expressly validated. For purposes of this part, an established arrangement is one under which the municipality has made a distribution payment to another taxing jurisdiction by general understanding, and the payment has been accepted by the taxing jurisdiction for the fiscal year or calendar year immediately preceding the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987.
Acts 1987, ch. 84, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1901 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1901
Public policy - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) It is the public policy of this state that a mechanism should be created to enable local governments to provide grants which would encourage housing development or encourage the repair, rebuilding and renovations of existing facilities and structures in neighborhoods whose stability depends upon the elimination of blight and the upgrading of structural needs of a facility. (b) Remodeling and eliminating blight serves a valid public purpose for the stabilization of the value of the neighborhood and increases the value of the facility being rehabilitated. Acts 2012, ch. 832, § 2.
(a) It is the public policy of this state that a mechanism should be created to enable local governments to provide grants which would encourage housing development or encourage the repair, rebuilding and renovations of existing facilities and structures in neighborhoods whose stability depends upon the elimination of blight and the upgrading of structural needs of a facility.
(b) Remodeling and eliminating blight serves a valid public purpose for the stabilization of the value of the neighborhood and increases the value of the facility being rehabilitated.
Acts 2012, ch. 832, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-113 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-113
Audits
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of each district shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the district. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the district, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the clerk or recorder of the appropriate county or municipality who shall then distribute copies to members of the appropriate legislative body. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the district, a copy of the annual audit shall also be filed with the chief administrative officer of the appropriate county or municipality. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall also prescribe procedures such as are required to assure that the books and records are kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. (b) These audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants, public accountants or by the department of audit. In the event the governing body of the district shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant, or public accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the district. (c) The comptroller of the treasury is authorized to modify the requirements for an audit as set out in this section for any districts whose activity, in the comptroller of the treasury's judgment, is not sufficient to justify the expenses of a complete audit. Furthermore, the comptroller of the treasury is authorized to direct the department of audit to make an audit of financial review of the books and records of districts. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 495,s 5, eff. 2/22/2018. Acts 1984, ch. 867, § 13; 1993, ch. 479, § 4.
(a) The board of directors of each district shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the district. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the district, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the clerk or recorder of the appropriate county or municipality who shall then distribute copies to members of the appropriate legislative body. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the district, a copy of the annual audit shall also be filed with the chief administrative officer of the appropriate county or municipality. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall also prescribe procedures such as are required to assure that the books and records are kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
(b) These audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants, public accountants or by the department of audit. In the event the governing body of the district shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant, or public accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the district.
(c) The comptroller of the treasury is authorized to modify the requirements for an audit as set out in this section for any districts whose activity, in the comptroller of the treasury's judgment, is not sufficient to justify the expenses of a complete audit. Furthermore, the comptroller of the treasury is authorized to direct the department of audit to make an audit of financial review of the books and records of districts.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 495,s 5, eff. 2/22/2018.
Acts 1984, ch. 867, § 13; 1993, ch. 479, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-317 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-317
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the board shall promulgate rules and regulations to safeguard proprietary information submitted to the board. Such rules and regulations shall be consistent with determinations, actions, customs, and practices of the Tennessee regulatory agency with respect to proprietary information. Any information determined to be proprietary in accordance with such rules and regulations shall be confidential and shall not be open to the public for inspection, notwithstanding the public records provisions of title 10, chapter 7. Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 21.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the board shall promulgate rules and regulations to safeguard proprietary information submitted to the board. Such rules and regulations shall be consistent with determinations, actions, customs, and practices of the Tennessee regulatory agency with respect to proprietary information. Any information determined to be proprietary in accordance with such rules and regulations shall be confidential and shall not be open to the public for inspection, notwithstanding the public records provisions of title 10, chapter 7.
Acts 1998, ch. 1108, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1120 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1120
Local approval required
Status: in_force

This part shall be local in effect and shall become effective in a particular county upon the contingency of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body adopting this part. Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 21; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1.
This part shall be local in effect and shall become effective in a particular county upon the contingency of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body adopting this part.
Acts 1987, ch. 432, § 21; 1998, ch. 1090, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-36-128 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 7-36-128
Authority as governmental entity for purposes of Governmental Tort Liability Act
Status: in_force

The authority shall be considered a governmental entity for purposes of the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
The authority shall be considered a governmental entity for purposes of the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-52-109 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 52 / Section 7-52-109
Bond and oath of board members
Status: in_force

Each member shall give such bond, if any, as may be required by resolution of the governing body, and shall qualify by taking the same oath of office as required for members of such governing body. Acts 1935, ch. 32, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1509.
Each member shall give such bond, if any, as may be required by resolution of the governing body, and shall qualify by taking the same oath of office as required for members of such governing body.
Acts 1935, ch. 32, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3708.13; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1509.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-202 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-202
Compensation for death of correctional employee or community services employee killed in the line of duty
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this section, "in the line of duty" means in the course of employment and in the actual discharge of the duties of the position. (b) The estate of any correctional employee or community services employee of the state who is killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). Payment shall be made from the general fund after receipt by the department of finance and administration of a certified death certificate and an affidavit from the decedent's employer that the decedent was killed in the line of duty. Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1003,s 1, eff. 5/22/2014.
(a) For the purposes of this section, "in the line of duty" means in the course of employment and in the actual discharge of the duties of the position.
(b) The estate of any correctional employee or community services employee of the state who is killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). Payment shall be made from the general fund after receipt by the department of finance and administration of a certified death certificate and an affidavit from the decedent's employer that the decedent was killed in the line of duty.
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1003,s 1, eff. 5/22/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-31-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 7-31-101
Duty to maintain roads
Status: in_force

(a) It is the duty of all incorporated municipalities, when a public highway passes through the corporation, or to any public place within the incorporated municipality, to keep the road in good repair. Nothing in this subsection (a) shall be construed to apply to any railroads or their rights-of-way. (b) It is the duty of the grand jury to make presentments as for misdemeanor against the mayor and governing body of any incorporated municipality that violate this section. Acts 1859-1860, ch. 72, §§ 1, 2; Shan., §§ 1989, 1990; mod. Code 1932, §§ 3405, 3406; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1001.
(a) It is the duty of all incorporated municipalities, when a public highway passes through the corporation, or to any public place within the incorporated municipality, to keep the road in good repair. Nothing in this subsection (a) shall be construed to apply to any railroads or their rights-of-way.
(b) It is the duty of the grand jury to make presentments as for misdemeanor against the mayor and governing body of any incorporated municipality that violate this section.
Acts 1859-1860, ch. 72, §§ 1, 2; Shan., §§ 1989, 1990; mod. Code 1932, §§ 3405, 3406; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1001.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1006 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 51 / Section 7-51-1006
Exemption
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to any governmental entity of a county having a population of not less than two hundred eighty-seven thousand seven hundred (287,700) nor more than two hundred eighty-seven thousand eight hundred (287,800), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Acts 1985, ch. 380, § 6.
This part shall not apply to any governmental entity of a county having a population of not less than two hundred eighty-seven thousand seven hundred (287,700) nor more than two hundred eighty-seven thousand eight hundred (287,800), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1985, ch. 380, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-87-112 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 87 / Section 7-87-112
Dissolution of an authority
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the governing body of the municipality or municipalities with respect to which the authority has been created shall, by resolution, determine that the purposes for which the authority was created have been substantially accomplished, that all of the bonds and other obligations of the authority have been fully paid, and that such municipality has determined, or such municipalities have agreed on, the distribution of the funds and other properties of the authority, then the executive officers of such municipality or the executive officers of such municipalities shall execute and file for record with the secretary of state a certificate of dissolution reciting such facts and declaring the authority to be dissolved. (b) Upon such filing, the authority is dissolved and title to all funds and other properties of the authority at the time of such dissolution shall vest in and be delivered to such municipalities in accordance with the terms of their agreement relating to the dissolution. Acts 1995, ch. 432, § 12.
(a) Whenever the governing body of the municipality or municipalities with respect to which the authority has been created shall, by resolution, determine that the purposes for which the authority was created have been substantially accomplished, that all of the bonds and other obligations of the authority have been fully paid, and that such municipality has determined, or such municipalities have agreed on, the distribution of the funds and other properties of the authority, then the executive officers of such municipality or the executive officers of such municipalities shall execute and file for record with the secretary of state a certificate of dissolution reciting such facts and declaring the authority to be dissolved.
(b) Upon such filing, the authority is dissolved and title to all funds and other properties of the authority at the time of such dissolution shall vest in and be delivered to such municipalities in accordance with the terms of their agreement relating to the dissolution.
Acts 1995, ch. 432, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-36-130 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 36 / Section 7-36-130
Authority as municipality, associated municipality, and governing body for purposes of Energy Acquisition Corporations Act
Status: in_force

The authority shall be considered a municipality for the purposes of the Energy Acquisition Corporations Act, compiled in chapter 39 of this title and may be an associated municipality of an energy acquisition corporation under such act, and the board shall be a governing body for purposes of such act. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
The authority shall be considered a municipality for the purposes of the Energy Acquisition Corporations Act, compiled in chapter 39 of this title and may be an associated municipality of an energy acquisition corporation under such act, and the board shall be a governing body for purposes of such act.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 995,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-89-111 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 89 / Section 7-89-111
Municipal support of projects - Assignment or loan of employees and provision of facilities to authority - Acceptance of donations - Reversion of property to donor
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of aiding and cooperating with an authority, the municipality authorizing the authority may assign or loan any of its employees, including its engineering staff, and facilities, or those of its agencies and instrumentalities; may provide necessary office space, equipment, and other facilities for the use of the authority and may provide or cause its agencies and instrumentalities to provide such services, all as the governing body of the municipality shall approve by resolution. (b) The governing body of the municipality may enter into a lease of any project or part of a project, and may make donations of property, real or personal, or cash grants to the authority, in such amount or amounts as it may deem proper and appropriate in aiding the authority to accomplish its purpose, all as the governing body of the municipality shall approve by resolution. (c) Any municipality authorizing an authority that enters into a lease with an authority may convey real property or personal property to the authority and may include a provision in the conveyance for the reversion of the property to the transferor at such time as all revenue bonds or other obligations of the authority incident to the real property so conveyed have been paid in full, all as the governing body of the municipality shall approve by resolution, and any authority created pursuant to this chapter is authorized to accept such a conveyance. Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
(a) For the purpose of aiding and cooperating with an authority, the municipality authorizing the authority may assign or loan any of its employees, including its engineering staff, and facilities, or those of its agencies and instrumentalities; may provide necessary office space, equipment, and other facilities for the use of the authority and may provide or cause its agencies and instrumentalities to provide such services, all as the governing body of the municipality shall approve by resolution.
(b) The governing body of the municipality may enter into a lease of any project or part of a project, and may make donations of property, real or personal, or cash grants to the authority, in such amount or amounts as it may deem proper and appropriate in aiding the authority to accomplish its purpose, all as the governing body of the municipality shall approve by resolution.
(c) Any municipality authorizing an authority that enters into a lease with an authority may convey real property or personal property to the authority and may include a provision in the conveyance for the reversion of the property to the transferor at such time as all revenue bonds or other obligations of the authority incident to the real property so conveyed have been paid in full, all as the governing body of the municipality shall approve by resolution, and any authority created pursuant to this chapter is authorized to accept such a conveyance.
Acts 2009, ch. 474, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-86-115 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 86 / Section 7-86-115
Liens - Defaults on bonds - Receiver
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be and there is created a statutory lien in the nature of a mortgage lien upon any facility acquired or constructed in accordance with this part, including all extensions and improvements to the facilities or combinations of extensions and improvements to facilities subsequently made, which lien shall be in favor of the holder or holders of any bonds issued pursuant to this part, and all such property shall remain subject to such statutory lien until the payment in full of the principal of and interest on the bonds. Any holder of the bonds or any of the coupons representing interest of the bonds may either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceeding, in any court of competent jurisdiction, protect and enforce such statutory lien and compel performance of all duties required by this part, including the making and collection of sufficient rates for the service or services, the proper accounting for the collections, and the performance of any duties required by covenants with the holders of any bond issued in accordance with this section. The statutory lien shall not apply to any property, liens, or equipment owned by the service supplier. (b) If any default be made in the payment of the principal of or interest on such bonds, any court having jurisdiction of the action may appoint a receiver to administer the district, and the facility or service, with power to charge and collect rates sufficient to provide for the payment of all bonds and obligations outstanding against the facility or service and for the payment of operating expenses, and to apply the income and revenues of the bonds, in conformity with this part, and any covenants with bondholders. Acts 1984, ch. 867, § 16.
(a) There shall be and there is created a statutory lien in the nature of a mortgage lien upon any facility acquired or constructed in accordance with this part, including all extensions and improvements to the facilities or combinations of extensions and improvements to facilities subsequently made, which lien shall be in favor of the holder or holders of any bonds issued pursuant to this part, and all such property shall remain subject to such statutory lien until the payment in full of the principal of and interest on the bonds. Any holder of the bonds or any of the coupons representing interest of the bonds may either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceeding, in any court of competent jurisdiction, protect and enforce such statutory lien and compel performance of all duties required by this part, including the making and collection of sufficient rates for the service or services, the proper accounting for the collections, and the performance of any duties required by covenants with the holders of any bond issued in accordance with this section. The statutory lien shall not apply to any property, liens, or equipment owned by the service supplier.
(b) If any default be made in the payment of the principal of or interest on such bonds, any court having jurisdiction of the action may appoint a receiver to administer the district, and the facility or service, with power to charge and collect rates sufficient to provide for the payment of all bonds and obligations outstanding against the facility or service and for the payment of operating expenses, and to apply the income and revenues of the bonds, in conformity with this part, and any covenants with bondholders.
Acts 1984, ch. 867, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-31-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 31 / Section 7-31-103
Notice of tort action based on condition of streets
Status: in_force

No suit shall be brought against any municipal corporation on account of injuries received by person or property on account of the negligent condition of any street, alley, sidewalk, or highway of the municipal corporation, unless within one hundred twenty (120) days after an injury to the person or property has been inflicted, a written notice shall be served upon the mayor or manager of the municipality, stating the time and place where the injury was received and the general nature of injury inflicted. The failure to give the notice prescribed in this section, within the time set out, shall be a valid defense against any liability of the municipality that might otherwise exist on account of the defective or negligent condition of the street, alley, sidewalk, or highway; provided, that proof of registered letter by registry receipt addressed to the mayor or manager setting forth the injury and place of injury complained of shall be a complete compliance with this section. Acts 1913, ch. 55, § 1; Shan., § 4469a1; mod. Code 1932, § 8596; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1003; Acts 1982, ch. 627, § 1.
No suit shall be brought against any municipal corporation on account of injuries received by person or property on account of the negligent condition of any street, alley, sidewalk, or highway of the municipal corporation, unless within one hundred twenty (120) days after an injury to the person or property has been inflicted, a written notice shall be served upon the mayor or manager of the municipality, stating the time and place where the injury was received and the general nature of injury inflicted. The failure to give the notice prescribed in this section, within the time set out, shall be a valid defense against any liability of the municipality that might otherwise exist on account of the defective or negligent condition of the street, alley, sidewalk, or highway; provided, that proof of registered letter by registry receipt addressed to the mayor or manager setting forth the injury and place of injury complained of shall be a complete compliance with this section.
Acts 1913, ch. 55, § 1; Shan., § 4469a1; mod. Code 1932, § 8596; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1003; Acts 1982, ch. 627, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Central Business Improvement District Act of 1971." Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3901.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Central Business Improvement District Act of 1971."
Acts 1971, ch. 268, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3901.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-705 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-705
Annual report by board - Consideration of proposed amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

The Tennessee board of utility regulation shall publish annually on its public website a report describing the activities of the board for the preceding year. The board shall receive and consider from any source, whether private or governmental, suggestions for amendments to this chapter, and, on the basis of the suggestions, may recommend amendments to the governor or the comptroller of the treasury. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 23, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 657, s 7, eff. 3/15/2022. Acts 1987, ch. 422, § 10.
The Tennessee board of utility regulation shall publish annually on its public website a report describing the activities of the board for the preceding year. The board shall receive and consider from any source, whether private or governmental, suggestions for amendments to this chapter, and, on the basis of the suggestions, may recommend amendments to the governor or the comptroller of the treasury.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 23, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 657, s 7, eff. 3/15/2022.
Acts 1987, ch. 422, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-61-101 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 61 / Section 7-61-101
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Ambulance service" means a public or private entity that is licensed to provide ambulance services in accordance with title 68, chapter 140, part 3; (2) "County" means a county or metropolitan form of government; and (3) "Municipality" means an incorporated city or an incorporated town of this state. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 212, s 1, eff. 4/22/2021. Acts 1967, ch. 71, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-642.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Ambulance service" means a public or private entity that is licensed to provide ambulance services in accordance with title 68, chapter 140, part 3;
(2) "County" means a county or metropolitan form of government; and
(3) "Municipality" means an incorporated city or an incorporated town of this state.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 212, s 1, eff. 4/22/2021.
Acts 1967, ch. 71, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-642.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-56-213 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 56 / Section 7-56-213
Construction of part
Status: in_force

(a) The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part shall be in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part shall affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law. (b) This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes of promoting the movement and transfer of people, goods and merchandise to, from and through the boundaries of the authority, encouraging utilization of the natural resources in the authority, and promoting the growth and development of commerce and industry in the counties and cities. Such liberal construction shall not work to override the application of the general statutes, regulations or procedures to the administrative or financial management practices of the authority in the same manner as they apply to county governments. Acts 1983, ch. 221, §§ 13, 14; 1994, ch. 1006, § 3.
(a) The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part shall be in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part shall affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law.
(b) This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes of promoting the movement and transfer of people, goods and merchandise to, from and through the boundaries of the authority, encouraging utilization of the natural resources in the authority, and promoting the growth and development of commerce and industry in the counties and cities. Such liberal construction shall not work to override the application of the general statutes, regulations or procedures to the administrative or financial management practices of the authority in the same manner as they apply to county governments.
Acts 1983, ch. 221, §§ 13, 14; 1994, ch. 1006, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 53 / Section 7-53-104
Corporations acting jointly
Status: in_force

(a) The authorities and powers conferred in this chapter upon corporations created under this chapter may be exercised by two (2) or more such corporations acting jointly. (b) Two (2) or more municipalities may, by acting jointly, incorporate a public corporation to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. When two (2) or more municipalities incorporate such a public corporation, each and every requisite pertaining to the application for incorporation, qualifications of applicants, certificate of incorporation, amendment of certificate and the manner of pledging municipal credit through the submission by referendum election shall be incumbent in like manner upon each municipality joining in the creation of this public corporation. An officer of a municipality or the city manager or other comparable chief administrative officer of a municipality, but not any other employee, may serve as a director of a corporation that is jointly incorporated by two (2) or more municipalities. Notwithstanding § 7-53-301 , the term of office of any director of the corporation who is an officer or employee of a municipality may be coextensive with the period of time that the director serves as an officer or employee of the municipality. Acts 1955, ch. 210, § 18; 1968, ch. 625, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-2817; Acts 2009, ch. 84, § 1.
(a) The authorities and powers conferred in this chapter upon corporations created under this chapter may be exercised by two (2) or more such corporations acting jointly.
(b) Two (2) or more municipalities may, by acting jointly, incorporate a public corporation to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. When two (2) or more municipalities incorporate such a public corporation, each and every requisite pertaining to the application for incorporation, qualifications of applicants, certificate of incorporation, amendment of certificate and the manner of pledging municipal credit through the submission by referendum election shall be incumbent in like manner upon each municipality joining in the creation of this public corporation. An officer of a municipality or the city manager or other comparable chief administrative officer of a municipality, but not any other employee, may serve as a director of a corporation that is jointly incorporated by two (2) or more municipalities. Notwithstanding § 7-53-301 , the term of office of any director of the corporation who is an officer or employee of a municipality may be coextensive with the period of time that the director serves as an officer or employee of the municipality.
Acts 1955, ch. 210, § 18; 1968, ch. 625, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-2817; Acts 2009, ch. 84, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-59-203 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 59 / Section 7-59-203
More favorable terms prohibited
Status: in_force

No municipality or county shall grant any overlapping franchises for cable or video service within its jurisdiction on terms or conditions more favorable or less burdensome than those in any existing cable or video franchise within the municipality or county. Acts 1988, ch. 675, § 1; 2008, ch. 932, § 26.
No municipality or county shall grant any overlapping franchises for cable or video service within its jurisdiction on terms or conditions more favorable or less burdensome than those in any existing cable or video franchise within the municipality or county.
Acts 1988, ch. 675, § 1; 2008, ch. 932, § 26.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-32-112 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 32 / Section 7-32-112
Replacement of railway rails
Status: in_force

When any of the improvements authorized by this chapter have been directed to be done by ordinance, as provided in this chapter, the legislative body of such city has the power to require any street or other railroad company to replace the rails that such company may have in such streets with other rails of a kind to be specified by the legislative body, when, in the judgment of the legislative body, the rails ordered to be removed are not suitable to be used with paving that is about to be put down by the body. Should the company refuse to comply with the requirements of the notice, the legislative body has the right, and it shall be its duty, to institute suitable legal proceedings against the company to compel and require the company to lay and replace the rails as are thus specified; and if successful in such legal proceedings, the city shall be entitled to recover from such company any and all costs, expenses, and losses incurred by it because of such refusal and failure of such company to comply with such order. Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 20; Shan., § 1991a68; mod. Code 1932, § 3475; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1112.
When any of the improvements authorized by this chapter have been directed to be done by ordinance, as provided in this chapter, the legislative body of such city has the power to require any street or other railroad company to replace the rails that such company may have in such streets with other rails of a kind to be specified by the legislative body, when, in the judgment of the legislative body, the rails ordered to be removed are not suitable to be used with paving that is about to be put down by the body. Should the company refuse to comply with the requirements of the notice, the legislative body has the right, and it shall be its duty, to institute suitable legal proceedings against the company to compel and require the company to lay and replace the rails as are thus specified; and if successful in such legal proceedings, the city shall be entitled to recover from such company any and all costs, expenses, and losses incurred by it because of such refusal and failure of such company to comply with such order.
Acts 1913 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 18, § 20; Shan., § 1991a68; mod. Code 1932, § 3475; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-59-105 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 59 / Section 7-59-105
Damage to private property - Underground installation on private property
Status: in_force

(a) No cable television company, cable service provider or video service provider may damage private property on which the utility pole is located without just compensation to the landowner for the damage suffered to the landowner's property. (b) No cable television company, cable service provider or video service provider may install underground wires or underground equipment on private property without the written consent of the property owner. A violation of this subsection (b) is a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1977, ch. 334, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-4305; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6; 2008, ch. 932, § 23.
(a) No cable television company, cable service provider or video service provider may damage private property on which the utility pole is located without just compensation to the landowner for the damage suffered to the landowner's property.
(b) No cable television company, cable service provider or video service provider may install underground wires or underground equipment on private property without the written consent of the property owner. A violation of this subsection (b) is a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1977, ch. 334, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-4305; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §§ 1, 6; 2008, ch. 932, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-82-104 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 82 / Section 7-82-104
Exemption from state regulation - Rules of construction
Status: in_force

(a) Neither the Tennessee public utility commission nor any other board or commission of like character hereafter created shall have jurisdiction over the district in the management and control of any system, including the regulation of its rates, fees, tolls or charges, except to the extent provided by this chapter and by the Wastewater Facilities Act of 1987, compiled in title 68, chapter 221, part 10. (b) It shall be the obligation of every judge and every public official having occasion to construe §§ 7-82-102 and 7-82-402(b) to so construe them as to accomplish the ends indicated by the findings and policies set forth in the preamble and section 1 of chapter 249 of the Public Acts of 1973. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94, s 19, eff. 4/4/2017. Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 16; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.42 (Williams, § 3695.41); impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 69, § 1; Acts 1973, ch. 249, §§ 1, 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2613; Acts 1987, ch. 299, § 17; 1995, ch. 305, § 83.
(a) Neither the Tennessee public utility commission nor any other board or commission of like character hereafter created shall have jurisdiction over the district in the management and control of any system, including the regulation of its rates, fees, tolls or charges, except to the extent provided by this chapter and by the Wastewater Facilities Act of 1987, compiled in title 68, chapter 221, part 10.
(b) It shall be the obligation of every judge and every public official having occasion to construe §§ 7-82-102 and 7-82-402(b) to so construe them as to accomplish the ends indicated by the findings and policies set forth in the preamble and section 1 of chapter 249 of the Public Acts of 1973.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94, s 19, eff. 4/4/2017.
Acts 1937, ch. 248, § 16; C. Supp. 1950, § 3695.42 (Williams, § 3695.41); impl. am. Acts 1955, ch. 69, § 1; Acts 1973, ch. 249, §§ 1, 7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2613; Acts 1987, ch. 299, § 17; 1995, ch. 305, § 83.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-37-103 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 37 / Section 7-37-103
Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

It is determined and declared that the purpose of this chapter is to relieve conditions of unemployment, to aid in the rehabilitation of returning veterans, and to encourage the increase of industry and commerce within this state, thereby reducing the evils attendant upon unemployment. Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 3 (Williams, § 4406.53c); 1959, ch. 152, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1703.
It is determined and declared that the purpose of this chapter is to relieve conditions of unemployment, to aid in the rehabilitation of returning veterans, and to encourage the increase of industry and commerce within this state, thereby reducing the evils attendant upon unemployment.
Acts 1951, ch. 137, § 3 (Williams, § 4406.53c); 1959, ch. 152, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1703.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-84-607 — TN Code / Title 7 / Chapter 84 / Section 7-84-607
Control and jurisdiction over property
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall affect or impair the control and jurisdiction that a municipality has over all property within its boundaries. The powers and authority granted by this part shall be in addition to any and all other powers and authority now residing with, or later granted to, municipalities in this state, and all powers granted by this part shall be subject to the general control and jurisdiction of such municipalities. Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.
Nothing in this part shall affect or impair the control and jurisdiction that a municipality has over all property within its boundaries. The powers and authority granted by this part shall be in addition to any and all other powers and authority now residing with, or later granted to, municipalities in this state, and all powers granted by this part shall be subject to the general control and jurisdiction of such municipalities.
Acts 2003, ch. 195, § 1.