Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-108 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-108
Persons taking appeals
Status: in_force

Appeals to the board of appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved, or by any officer, department or board of the county affected, by any grant or withholding of a building permit or by any other decision of a building commissioner or other administrative official, based in whole or in part upon any ordinance under this part. Acts 1935, ch. 33, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 10268.6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-408.
Appeals to the board of appeals may be taken by any person aggrieved, or by any officer, department or board of the county affected, by any grant or withholding of a building permit or by any other decision of a building commissioner or other administrative official, based in whole or in part upon any ordinance under this part.
Acts 1935, ch. 33, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 10268.6; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-408.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-28-205 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 28 / Section 13-28-205
Board - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The board shall administer this part and has the following powers and duties: (1) Declare as "enterprise zones" areas for which the municipality has submitted documentation to the board, in the form of an application for designation; (2) Recommend suspension of local regulations within the zone or zones not specifically suspended by this part, when the board determines such suspension to be appropriate; (3) Provide individuals who meet the criteria of this part with enterprise zone residency certificates, which individuals can use for the benefits of this part, and which businesses can use to verify that they have met the requirements to qualify as "qualified businesses"; (4) Monitor the implementation and operation of this part; (5) Assist the municipality in obtaining demonstration project status and assistance from the state or federal government, including the suspension of state and federal regulations within the enterprise zones; (6) Submit reports evaluating the effectiveness of the program and any suggestions for local regulation changes to the municipality or suggestions for state regulation changes to the governor and the general assembly by January 1 of each year; and (7) Promulgate necessary rules and regulations and to prescribe procedures to effectuate the purposes of this part. Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 5.
The board shall administer this part and has the following powers and duties:
(1) Declare as "enterprise zones" areas for which the municipality has submitted documentation to the board, in the form of an application for designation;
(2) Recommend suspension of local regulations within the zone or zones not specifically suspended by this part, when the board determines such suspension to be appropriate;
(3) Provide individuals who meet the criteria of this part with enterprise zone residency certificates, which individuals can use for the benefits of this part, and which businesses can use to verify that they have met the requirements to qualify as "qualified businesses";
(4) Monitor the implementation and operation of this part;
(5) Assist the municipality in obtaining demonstration project status and assistance from the state or federal government, including the suspension of state and federal regulations within the enterprise zones;
(6) Submit reports evaluating the effectiveness of the program and any suggestions for local regulation changes to the municipality or suggestions for state regulation changes to the governor and the general assembly by January 1 of each year; and
(7) Promulgate necessary rules and regulations and to prescribe procedures to effectuate the purposes of this part.
Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-22-108 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 22 / Section 13-22-108
Reports - Examinations
Status: in_force

(a) Each state officer and department shall render assistance and services as may be requested by the agency in aid of its functions. (b) The agency shall file with the commissioner of finance and administration, the governor, and the general assembly within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of its fiscal year, a report of its operations, receipts and expenditures during the year, its assets and liabilities, including a schedule of outstanding insurance, as of the end of such year, and such additional information as the commissioner shall request. This report shall be open to public inspection. (c) The comptroller of the treasury may from time to time, and shall at least once every two (2) years, examine the books and accounts of the agency. Subject to agreements with policyholders or mortgage holders, such funds as are available to the agency for the payment of administrative expenses shall be deposited in the state treasury to ensure that the administrative operation of the agency is conducted in a manner consistent with state agencies. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the agency to act contrary to requirements for mortgage insurers established by the Federal National Mortgage Association or by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or as affecting the reserve funds of the agency. (d) All moneys of the agency, except as otherwise authorized or provided in this chapter, shall be deposited as soon as practicable in a separate account or accounts in banks, trust companies or savings and loan associations organized under the laws of the state or the United States and doing business in the state. The moneys in such accounts shall be paid out on checks signed by such officer or employee of the agency as the agency shall authorize. All accounts shall be insured by an agency of the United States government and moneys of the agency shall be deposited in such accounts only to the extent of deposit insurance for public funds. (e) The state treasurer, who shall serve as treasurer of the agency, shall invest any funds not required for immediate use or disbursement, including any funds held in reserve, according to the procedures and requirements set forth in law. (f) Subject to agreements with policyholders or mortgage holders, the annual budget of the agency shall be prepared in accordance with title 9, chapter 4. Acts 1973, ch. 313, § 8; 1974, ch. 579, § 5; 1975, ch. 339, § 6; 1976, ch. 797, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-2208; Acts 1988, ch. 901, § 4.
(a) Each state officer and department shall render assistance and services as may be requested by the agency in aid of its functions.
(b) The agency shall file with the commissioner of finance and administration, the governor, and the general assembly within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of its fiscal year, a report of its operations, receipts and expenditures during the year, its assets and liabilities, including a schedule of outstanding insurance, as of the end of such year, and such additional information as the commissioner shall request. This report shall be open to public inspection.
(c) The comptroller of the treasury may from time to time, and shall at least once every two (2) years, examine the books and accounts of the agency. Subject to agreements with policyholders or mortgage holders, such funds as are available to the agency for the payment of administrative expenses shall be deposited in the state treasury to ensure that the administrative operation of the agency is conducted in a manner consistent with state agencies. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the agency to act contrary to requirements for mortgage insurers established by the Federal National Mortgage Association or by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or as affecting the reserve funds of the agency.
(d) All moneys of the agency, except as otherwise authorized or provided in this chapter, shall be deposited as soon as practicable in a separate account or accounts in banks, trust companies or savings and loan associations organized under the laws of the state or the United States and doing business in the state. The moneys in such accounts shall be paid out on checks signed by such officer or employee of the agency as the agency shall authorize. All accounts shall be insured by an agency of the United States government and moneys of the agency shall be deposited in such accounts only to the extent of deposit insurance for public funds.
(e) The state treasurer, who shall serve as treasurer of the agency, shall invest any funds not required for immediate use or disbursement, including any funds held in reserve, according to the procedures and requirements set forth in law.
(f) Subject to agreements with policyholders or mortgage holders, the annual budget of the agency shall be prepared in accordance with title 9, chapter 4.
Acts 1973, ch. 313, § 8; 1974, ch. 579, § 5; 1975, ch. 339, § 6; 1976, ch. 797, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-2208; Acts 1988, ch. 901, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-506 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-506
Applicability of part
Status: in_force

This part shall only apply in counties having a population of not less than three hundred nineteen thousand six hundred twenty-five (319,625) nor more than three hundred nineteen thousand seven hundred twenty-five (319,725), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Acts 1990, ch. 986, § 7.
This part shall only apply in counties having a population of not less than three hundred nineteen thousand six hundred twenty-five (319,625) nor more than three hundred nineteen thousand seven hundred twenty-five (319,725), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1990, ch. 986, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-112 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-112
Keeping of minutes and records - Reports - Annual audit
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall cause minutes and a record to be kept of all its proceedings and such records shall be available for timely public inspection. All meetings shall be open to the public with appropriate notice published in accordance with § 13-30-107(d) . (b) The board shall publish a report on an annual basis to its creating local government or local governments. This annual report must contain a detailed financial accounting of the corporation's debt obligations, income (sources and amounts), properties, dispositions, expenditures, acquisitions, contracts (executed and pending within the next ninety (90) days), significant activities and other data as required by organizational bylaws and governance documents. This report shall be maintained on file for audit purposes and immediately available to the department of audit in the office of the comptroller of the treasury upon request. Additionally, all such reports shall be available for public inspection. (c) The board of directors of the corporation shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the corporation. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed certified public accountant selected by the corporation. If a licensed certified public accountant is employed, the audit contract between the corporation and the licensed certified public accountant shall be on contract forms prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the corporation. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that the audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and that the audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. (d) In the event the governing body of the corporation fails or refuses to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a licensed certified public accountant, or direct the department of audit, to prepare the audit, the cost of the audit to be paid by the corporation. (e) A copy of the annual audit referenced in subsection (c) shall be filed annually with the creating local government or local governments. Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
(a) The board shall cause minutes and a record to be kept of all its proceedings and such records shall be available for timely public inspection. All meetings shall be open to the public with appropriate notice published in accordance with § 13-30-107(d) .
(b) The board shall publish a report on an annual basis to its creating local government or local governments. This annual report must contain a detailed financial accounting of the corporation's debt obligations, income (sources and amounts), properties, dispositions, expenditures, acquisitions, contracts (executed and pending within the next ninety (90) days), significant activities and other data as required by organizational bylaws and governance documents. This report shall be maintained on file for audit purposes and immediately available to the department of audit in the office of the comptroller of the treasury upon request. Additionally, all such reports shall be available for public inspection.
(c) The board of directors of the corporation shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the corporation. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed certified public accountant selected by the corporation. If a licensed certified public accountant is employed, the audit contract between the corporation and the licensed certified public accountant shall be on contract forms prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the corporation. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that the audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and that the audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury.
(d) In the event the governing body of the corporation fails or refuses to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a licensed certified public accountant, or direct the department of audit, to prepare the audit, the cost of the audit to be paid by the corporation.
(e) A copy of the annual audit referenced in subsection (c) shall be filed annually with the creating local government or local governments.
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-6-101 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 13-6-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Neighborhood Preservation Act." Acts 2004, ch. 843, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Neighborhood Preservation Act."
Acts 2004, ch. 843, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-24-404 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 24 / Section 13-24-404
Local option and local preemption
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this part requires any local authority to promulgate any limits, permitting requirements, zoning requirements, approval policies, or any process to obtain permission to deploy small wireless facilities. However, any local authority that promulgates limits, permitting requirements, zoning requirements, approval policies, or processes relative to deployment of small wireless facilities shall not impose limits, requirements, policies, or processes that are: (1) More restrictive than requirements, policies, or processes set forth in this part; (2) In excess of that which is granted by this part; or (3) Otherwise in conflict with this part. (b) Any local authority limits, requirements, policies, or processes that are more restrictive, in conflict with, or in excess of that which is granted by this part are void, regardless of the date on which the requirement, policy, or process was enacted or became law. (c) For colocation of small wireless facilities in the ROW that is within the jurisdiction of a local authority that does not require an application and does not require work permits for deployment of infrastructure within the ROW, an applicant shall provide notice of the colocation by providing the materials set forth in § 13-24-409(g) to the office of the county mayor and the chief administrative officer of the county highway department, if the colocation is in the unincorporated area, or the city, if the colocation is in an incorporated area. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 819,s 1, eff. 4/24/2018.
(a) Nothing in this part requires any local authority to promulgate any limits, permitting requirements, zoning requirements, approval policies, or any process to obtain permission to deploy small wireless facilities. However, any local authority that promulgates limits, permitting requirements, zoning requirements, approval policies, or processes relative to deployment of small wireless facilities shall not impose limits, requirements, policies, or processes that are: (1) More restrictive than requirements, policies, or processes set forth in this part; (2) In excess of that which is granted by this part; or (3) Otherwise in conflict with this part.
(1) More restrictive than requirements, policies, or processes set forth in this part;
(2) In excess of that which is granted by this part; or
(3) Otherwise in conflict with this part.
(b) Any local authority limits, requirements, policies, or processes that are more restrictive, in conflict with, or in excess of that which is granted by this part are void, regardless of the date on which the requirement, policy, or process was enacted or became law.
(c) For colocation of small wireless facilities in the ROW that is within the jurisdiction of a local authority that does not require an application and does not require work permits for deployment of infrastructure within the ROW, an applicant shall provide notice of the colocation by providing the materials set forth in § 13-24-409(g) to the office of the county mayor and the chief administrative officer of the county highway department, if the colocation is in the unincorporated area, or the city, if the colocation is in an incorporated area.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 819,s 1, eff. 4/24/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-28-201 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 28 / Section 13-28-201
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known as the "Local Enterprise Zone Act." Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 1.
This part shall be known as the "Local Enterprise Zone Act."
Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-602 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-602
Form and sale of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds of the authority shall be authorized by its resolution and shall be issued in one (1) or more series and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, not exceeding sixty (60) years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rate or rates, payable semiannually, be in such denominations, which may be made interchangeable, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places, and be subject to such terms or redemption, with or without premium, as such resolution or its trust indenture or mortgage may provide. (b) The bonds, in the discretion of the authority, may be sold at public or private sale. If the bonds are sold at public sale, notice shall be published once at least ten (10) days prior to such sale in a newspaper having a general circulation in the city and in a financial newspaper published in the city of New York, New York, or the city of Chicago, Illinois. The bonds may be sold at such price or prices as the authority shall determine. (c) Whenever the authority contracts with a financial consultant, fiscal agent, municipal finance consultant or municipal securities underwriter-dealer to assist it in the issuance and marketing of such bonds or to market such bonds, such consultant, agent, or underwriter-dealer shall be licensed and maintain a permanent office or full-time branch office in this state prior to entering such contract. (d) Pending the authorization, preparation, execution or delivery of definitive bonds, the authority may issue interim certificates, or other temporary obligations to the purchaser of such bonds. Such interim certificates, or other temporary obligations, shall be in such form, contain such terms, conditions, and provisions, bear such date or dates, and evidence such agreements relating to their discharge or payment or delivery of definitive bonds as the authority may by resolution, trust indenture or mortgage determine. (e) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officers before the delivery of such bonds, such signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if they had remained in office until such delivery. (f) The authority has the power, out of any funds available therefor, to purchase any bonds issued by it at a price of not more than the principal amount thereof and the accrued interest; provided, that bonds payable exclusively from the revenues of a designated project or projects shall be purchased only out of any such revenues available therefor. All bonds so purchased shall be cancelled. This subsection (f) shall not apply to the redemption of bonds. (g) Any provisions of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds, interim certificates, or other obligations issued pursuant to this chapter shall be fully negotiable. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.14 (Williams, § 3647.15); Acts 1970, ch. 564, § 1; 1976, ch. 729, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1102; Acts 1980, ch. 601, § 9.
(a) The bonds of the authority shall be authorized by its resolution and shall be issued in one (1) or more series and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, not exceeding sixty (60) years from their respective dates, bear interest at such rate or rates, payable semiannually, be in such denominations, which may be made interchangeable, be in such form, either coupon or registered, carry such registration privileges, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places, and be subject to such terms or redemption, with or without premium, as such resolution or its trust indenture or mortgage may provide.
(b) The bonds, in the discretion of the authority, may be sold at public or private sale. If the bonds are sold at public sale, notice shall be published once at least ten (10) days prior to such sale in a newspaper having a general circulation in the city and in a financial newspaper published in the city of New York, New York, or the city of Chicago, Illinois. The bonds may be sold at such price or prices as the authority shall determine.
(c) Whenever the authority contracts with a financial consultant, fiscal agent, municipal finance consultant or municipal securities underwriter-dealer to assist it in the issuance and marketing of such bonds or to market such bonds, such consultant, agent, or underwriter-dealer shall be licensed and maintain a permanent office or full-time branch office in this state prior to entering such contract.
(d) Pending the authorization, preparation, execution or delivery of definitive bonds, the authority may issue interim certificates, or other temporary obligations to the purchaser of such bonds. Such interim certificates, or other temporary obligations, shall be in such form, contain such terms, conditions, and provisions, bear such date or dates, and evidence such agreements relating to their discharge or payment or delivery of definitive bonds as the authority may by resolution, trust indenture or mortgage determine.
(e) In case any of the officers whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons shall cease to be such officers before the delivery of such bonds, such signatures shall, nevertheless, be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if they had remained in office until such delivery.
(f) The authority has the power, out of any funds available therefor, to purchase any bonds issued by it at a price of not more than the principal amount thereof and the accrued interest; provided, that bonds payable exclusively from the revenues of a designated project or projects shall be purchased only out of any such revenues available therefor. All bonds so purchased shall be cancelled. This subsection (f) shall not apply to the redemption of bonds.
(g) Any provisions of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds, interim certificates, or other obligations issued pursuant to this chapter shall be fully negotiable.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.14 (Williams, § 3647.15); Acts 1970, ch. 564, § 1; 1976, ch. 729, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1102; Acts 1980, ch. 601, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-504 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-504
Design of program and promulgation of rules by approved entity
Status: in_force

The approved entity shall design and tailor the program according to low income needs and requirements and shall promulgate necessary rules and regulations to implement the effect and intent of this part. Acts 1990, ch. 986, § 5.
The approved entity shall design and tailor the program according to low income needs and requirements and shall promulgate necessary rules and regulations to implement the effect and intent of this part.
Acts 1990, ch. 986, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-13-105 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-105
Powers and duties of local neighborhood development corporations
Status: in_force

Each local neighborhood development corporation has the following general powers, functions and duties, to: (1) Make, amend and repeal bylaws, rules and regulations for the management of its affairs; (2) Adopt an official seal; (3) Sue and be sued, in its own name; (4) Make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise of its power and functions; (5) Acquire, own, hold and dispose of personal property of any nature, or any interest therein; (6) Enter into agreements or other transactions with any federal or state agency or political subdivision thereof; (7) Appear in its own behalf before boards, commissions, departments or other agencies of municipal, county, state or federal government; (8) Procure insurance against any losses in connection with its property in such amounts, and from such insurers, as may be necessary or desirable; (9) Apply for and accept grants, loans, advances and contributions from any source of money, property, labor or other things of value, to be held, used and applied for the purposes of this part; (10) Provide and pay for such advisory services and technical assistance as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this part; (11) Exercise any other powers of a corporation organized under the laws of this state; (12) Encourage and assist in the development and utilization of educational, vocational, and economic opportunities within the neighborhood; (13) Suggest more effective applications of and techniques for the delivery of governmental services and programs for residents of the neighborhood; (14) Undertake appropriate activities to foster a higher standard of living and a greater degree of economic self-sufficiency within the neighborhood; and (15) Do any and all things necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes and exercise the powers expressly granted in this part. Acts 1987, ch. 343, § 4; 1992, ch. 864, § 5.
Each local neighborhood development corporation has the following general powers, functions and duties, to:
(1) Make, amend and repeal bylaws, rules and regulations for the management of its affairs;
(2) Adopt an official seal;
(3) Sue and be sued, in its own name;
(4) Make contracts and execute all instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise of its power and functions;
(5) Acquire, own, hold and dispose of personal property of any nature, or any interest therein;
(6) Enter into agreements or other transactions with any federal or state agency or political subdivision thereof;
(7) Appear in its own behalf before boards, commissions, departments or other agencies of municipal, county, state or federal government;
(8) Procure insurance against any losses in connection with its property in such amounts, and from such insurers, as may be necessary or desirable;
(9) Apply for and accept grants, loans, advances and contributions from any source of money, property, labor or other things of value, to be held, used and applied for the purposes of this part;
(10) Provide and pay for such advisory services and technical assistance as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this part;
(11) Exercise any other powers of a corporation organized under the laws of this state;
(12) Encourage and assist in the development and utilization of educational, vocational, and economic opportunities within the neighborhood;
(13) Suggest more effective applications of and techniques for the delivery of governmental services and programs for residents of the neighborhood;
(14) Undertake appropriate activities to foster a higher standard of living and a greater degree of economic self-sufficiency within the neighborhood; and
(15) Do any and all things necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes and exercise the powers expressly granted in this part.
Acts 1987, ch. 343, § 4; 1992, ch. 864, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-403 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 13-4-403
Program requirements - Pre-application conference - Decision making authority of the municipal planning commission
Status: in_force

(a) The voluntary attainable housing incentive program must require a property owner to provide written notice of interest for consideration under the program. A municipality shall not compel any property owner to participate in a program. (b) A potential applicant must provide notice of interest for consideration under a voluntary attainable housing incentive program to the municipal planning commission staff. Upon receipt of a potential applicant's written notice of interest by the municipal planning commission staff, a pre-application conference must be held between the municipal planning commission staff and the potential applicant before a complete application for housing incentives is filed. The purpose of the pre-application conference is to determine whether a potential project satisfies all of the requirements set out in the ordinance created under § 13-4-402 . (c) (1) Upon the conclusion of the pre-application conference, the municipal planning commission staff, shall either: (A) Determine that the proposed project satisfies the requirements to receive housing incentives as set out in the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 , and thereafter prepare a conference summary document that includes at a minimum: (i) The parameters of the project, including the timeframe for completing the project; (ii) The incentives being offered; (iii) A finding that the potential project conforms to the ordinance and state law; and (iv) A recommendation to the planning commission; or (B) Determine that the proposed project does not conform to the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 and state law or that the property owner is no longer interested in participation in the voluntary program. When the proposed project is determined to not meet the requirements of the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 , the property owner may either request another meeting within sixty (60) days of the pre-application conference or move forward with the proposed project without the requested incentives. (2) Any finding referenced in subdivision (c)(1)(A) by planning commission staff is not binding and does not create any vested property rights for the property owner. (d) Upon receipt of the pre-application conference summary document, the potential applicant may submit a complete application to the planning commission for participation in the voluntary attainable housing incentive program. Such application must include a copy of the pre-application conference summary document and an attestation that the applicant is willingly participating in a voluntary program and will construct and complete the project timely within the manner outlined and reviewed in the pre-application conference. The applicant must submit a completed application to the planning commission within one hundred twenty (120) days of receiving the pre-application conference summary document for the completed application to be considered. (e) The municipal planning commission shall make the final decision on whether to approve the completed application at the next public meeting held after the completed application is submitted. The planning commission shall review the completed application to determine if it is within the parameters of the pre-application conference summary document. If the completed application is determined to be within the parameters of the pre-application conference summary document, the completed application must not be denied based on any provisions set out in the document. The commission may deny the application based upon any legal issue subsequently identified during the review of the completed application. (f) All multi-family facilities, buildings, and structures constructed under a voluntary attainable housing incentive program must be deed-restricted to ensure that the attainable housing continues in perpetuity. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1051,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
(a) The voluntary attainable housing incentive program must require a property owner to provide written notice of interest for consideration under the program. A municipality shall not compel any property owner to participate in a program.
(b) A potential applicant must provide notice of interest for consideration under a voluntary attainable housing incentive program to the municipal planning commission staff. Upon receipt of a potential applicant's written notice of interest by the municipal planning commission staff, a pre-application conference must be held between the municipal planning commission staff and the potential applicant before a complete application for housing incentives is filed. The purpose of the pre-application conference is to determine whether a potential project satisfies all of the requirements set out in the ordinance created under § 13-4-402 .
(c) (1) Upon the conclusion of the pre-application conference, the municipal planning commission staff, shall either: (A) Determine that the proposed project satisfies the requirements to receive housing incentives as set out in the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 , and thereafter prepare a conference summary document that includes at a minimum: (i) The parameters of the project, including the timeframe for completing the project; (ii) The incentives being offered; (iii) A finding that the potential project conforms to the ordinance and state law; and (iv) A recommendation to the planning commission; or (B) Determine that the proposed project does not conform to the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 and state law or that the property owner is no longer interested in participation in the voluntary program. When the proposed project is determined to not meet the requirements of the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 , the property owner may either request another meeting within sixty (60) days of the pre-application conference or move forward with the proposed project without the requested incentives. (2) Any finding referenced in subdivision (c)(1)(A) by planning commission staff is not binding and does not create any vested property rights for the property owner.
(1) Upon the conclusion of the pre-application conference, the municipal planning commission staff, shall either: (A) Determine that the proposed project satisfies the requirements to receive housing incentives as set out in the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 , and thereafter prepare a conference summary document that includes at a minimum: (i) The parameters of the project, including the timeframe for completing the project; (ii) The incentives being offered; (iii) A finding that the potential project conforms to the ordinance and state law; and (iv) A recommendation to the planning commission; or (B) Determine that the proposed project does not conform to the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 and state law or that the property owner is no longer interested in participation in the voluntary program. When the proposed project is determined to not meet the requirements of the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 , the property owner may either request another meeting within sixty (60) days of the pre-application conference or move forward with the proposed project without the requested incentives.
(A) Determine that the proposed project satisfies the requirements to receive housing incentives as set out in the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 , and thereafter prepare a conference summary document that includes at a minimum: (i) The parameters of the project, including the timeframe for completing the project; (ii) The incentives being offered; (iii) A finding that the potential project conforms to the ordinance and state law; and (iv) A recommendation to the planning commission; or
(i) The parameters of the project, including the timeframe for completing the project;
(ii) The incentives being offered;
(iii) A finding that the potential project conforms to the ordinance and state law; and
(iv) A recommendation to the planning commission; or
(B) Determine that the proposed project does not conform to the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 and state law or that the property owner is no longer interested in participation in the voluntary program. When the proposed project is determined to not meet the requirements of the ordinance established under § 13-4-402 , the property owner may either request another meeting within sixty (60) days of the pre-application conference or move forward with the proposed project without the requested incentives.
(2) Any finding referenced in subdivision (c)(1)(A) by planning commission staff is not binding and does not create any vested property rights for the property owner.
(d) Upon receipt of the pre-application conference summary document, the potential applicant may submit a complete application to the planning commission for participation in the voluntary attainable housing incentive program. Such application must include a copy of the pre-application conference summary document and an attestation that the applicant is willingly participating in a voluntary program and will construct and complete the project timely within the manner outlined and reviewed in the pre-application conference. The applicant must submit a completed application to the planning commission within one hundred twenty (120) days of receiving the pre-application conference summary document for the completed application to be considered.
(e) The municipal planning commission shall make the final decision on whether to approve the completed application at the next public meeting held after the completed application is submitted. The planning commission shall review the completed application to determine if it is within the parameters of the pre-application conference summary document. If the completed application is determined to be within the parameters of the pre-application conference summary document, the completed application must not be denied based on any provisions set out in the document. The commission may deny the application based upon any legal issue subsequently identified during the review of the completed application.
(f) All multi-family facilities, buildings, and structures constructed under a voluntary attainable housing incentive program must be deed-restricted to ensure that the attainable housing continues in perpetuity.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1051,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-111 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-111
Corporation to hold property - Maintenance and availability of inventory of real property - Policies and procedures regarding consideration to be received for transfers of property - Hierarchical ranking of priorities for use - Voting and approval requirements
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation shall hold in its own name all real property acquired by the corporation for the land bank irrespective of the identity of the transferor of such property. (b) The corporation shall maintain and make available for public review and inspection an inventory of all real property held for the land bank. In addition to referrals to public access, routine, printed, real property records or those on municipal and county electronic database files, the corporation is authorized to maintain an independent, publically available, electronic inventory via the creating local government or local government's website with any combination of pictures, informal descriptions, legal descriptions and addresses as the board may deem appropriate to its purposes related to real property in the land bank. The corporation is obligated to make reasonable efforts to ensure that information contained in any independent, electronic inventory is practically accurate or to ensure that a prominent disclaimer of accuracy is prominently displayed to any potential viewer. (c) The corporation shall determine and set forth in policies and procedures of the board of directors, the general terms and conditions for consideration to be received for the transfer of real property and interests in real property, which consideration may take the form of monetary payments and secured financial obligations, covenants and conditions related to the present and future use of the property, contractual commitments of the transferee, and such other forms of consideration as determined by the board of directors to be in the best interest of the corporation related to real property in and for the land bank. (d) The corporation may convey, exchange, sell, transfer, lease as lessee, grant, release and demise, pledge and hypothecate any and all interests in, upon or to real property of the land bank, to the extent authorized by the legislative body of the creating local government or local governments and in a manner which does not violate § 29-17-102 . (e) The legislative body of the local government or local governments creating the corporation are authorized to establish a hierarchical ranking of priorities for the use of real property conveyed to the corporation for the land bank including, but not limited to: (1) Use for purely public spaces and places; (2) Use for affordable housing; (3) Use for retail, commercial and industrial activities; or (4) Use as wildlife conservation areas, and such other uses and in such hierarchical order as determined. (f) The creating local government or local governments are authorized to require that any particular form of disposition of real property, or any disposition of real property located within specified jurisdictions which is held by the corporation in the land bank, be subject to specified voting and approval requirements of the board of directors. Except and unless restricted or constrained in this manner, the board of directors may delegate to officers and employees the authority to enter into and execute agreements, instruments of conveyance and all other related documents pertaining to the conveyance of real property held by the corporation as real property for the land bank. Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
(a) The corporation shall hold in its own name all real property acquired by the corporation for the land bank irrespective of the identity of the transferor of such property.
(b) The corporation shall maintain and make available for public review and inspection an inventory of all real property held for the land bank. In addition to referrals to public access, routine, printed, real property records or those on municipal and county electronic database files, the corporation is authorized to maintain an independent, publically available, electronic inventory via the creating local government or local government's website with any combination of pictures, informal descriptions, legal descriptions and addresses as the board may deem appropriate to its purposes related to real property in the land bank. The corporation is obligated to make reasonable efforts to ensure that information contained in any independent, electronic inventory is practically accurate or to ensure that a prominent disclaimer of accuracy is prominently displayed to any potential viewer.
(c) The corporation shall determine and set forth in policies and procedures of the board of directors, the general terms and conditions for consideration to be received for the transfer of real property and interests in real property, which consideration may take the form of monetary payments and secured financial obligations, covenants and conditions related to the present and future use of the property, contractual commitments of the transferee, and such other forms of consideration as determined by the board of directors to be in the best interest of the corporation related to real property in and for the land bank.
(d) The corporation may convey, exchange, sell, transfer, lease as lessee, grant, release and demise, pledge and hypothecate any and all interests in, upon or to real property of the land bank, to the extent authorized by the legislative body of the creating local government or local governments and in a manner which does not violate § 29-17-102 .
(e) The legislative body of the local government or local governments creating the corporation are authorized to establish a hierarchical ranking of priorities for the use of real property conveyed to the corporation for the land bank including, but not limited to: (1) Use for purely public spaces and places; (2) Use for affordable housing; (3) Use for retail, commercial and industrial activities; or (4) Use as wildlife conservation areas, and such other uses and in such hierarchical order as determined.
(1) Use for purely public spaces and places;
(2) Use for affordable housing;
(3) Use for retail, commercial and industrial activities; or
(4) Use as wildlife conservation areas, and such other uses and in such hierarchical order as determined.
(f) The creating local government or local governments are authorized to require that any particular form of disposition of real property, or any disposition of real property located within specified jurisdictions which is held by the corporation in the land bank, be subject to specified voting and approval requirements of the board of directors. Except and unless restricted or constrained in this manner, the board of directors may delegate to officers and employees the authority to enter into and execute agreements, instruments of conveyance and all other related documents pertaining to the conveyance of real property held by the corporation as real property for the land bank.
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-3-502 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 13-3-502
Requirements for moving single family residence from one foundation to another
Status: in_force

(a) No single family residence shall be moved from an existing foundation to another foundation located within a developed area of single family residences unless: (1) The residence to be moved is consistent with the age, value, size and appearance of existing residences within the developed area of single family residences to which the single family residence is to be moved; provided, that the value of the house may be greater than that of the existing residences and the size of the house may be larger than that of the existing residences; and (2) Approval for the movement of the single family residence to a foundation within a developed area of single family residences has been given by: (A) The home owners' association of the development where the residence is to be moved, if a home owners' association is in existence; (B) A neighborhood association where the residence is to be moved that has been in existence for more than one (1) year prior to the date the residence is to be moved, if a neighborhood association is in existence in the area; (C) The regional planning commission, if a regional planning commission is in existence in the area where the residence is to be moved, and subdivision (a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) does not apply; (D) The municipal planning commission, if a municipal planning commission is in existence in the municipality where the residence is to be moved and subdivision (a)(2)(A), (a)(2)(B) or (a)(2)(C) does not apply; or (E) The municipal or county legislative body in the jurisdiction where the residence is to be moved, and subdivision (a)(2)(A), (a)(2)(B), (a)(2)(C) or (a)(2)(D) does not apply. (b) As used in this section, "single family residence" does not include manufactured or modular homes as manufactured or modular homes are defined in § 47-9-102 , § 55-1-105 , or title 68, chapter 126. Acts 2007, ch. 246, § 3; 2008, ch. 860, § 1.
(a) No single family residence shall be moved from an existing foundation to another foundation located within a developed area of single family residences unless: (1) The residence to be moved is consistent with the age, value, size and appearance of existing residences within the developed area of single family residences to which the single family residence is to be moved; provided, that the value of the house may be greater than that of the existing residences and the size of the house may be larger than that of the existing residences; and (2) Approval for the movement of the single family residence to a foundation within a developed area of single family residences has been given by: (A) The home owners' association of the development where the residence is to be moved, if a home owners' association is in existence; (B) A neighborhood association where the residence is to be moved that has been in existence for more than one (1) year prior to the date the residence is to be moved, if a neighborhood association is in existence in the area; (C) The regional planning commission, if a regional planning commission is in existence in the area where the residence is to be moved, and subdivision (a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) does not apply; (D) The municipal planning commission, if a municipal planning commission is in existence in the municipality where the residence is to be moved and subdivision (a)(2)(A), (a)(2)(B) or (a)(2)(C) does not apply; or (E) The municipal or county legislative body in the jurisdiction where the residence is to be moved, and subdivision (a)(2)(A), (a)(2)(B), (a)(2)(C) or (a)(2)(D) does not apply.
(1) The residence to be moved is consistent with the age, value, size and appearance of existing residences within the developed area of single family residences to which the single family residence is to be moved; provided, that the value of the house may be greater than that of the existing residences and the size of the house may be larger than that of the existing residences; and
(2) Approval for the movement of the single family residence to a foundation within a developed area of single family residences has been given by: (A) The home owners' association of the development where the residence is to be moved, if a home owners' association is in existence; (B) A neighborhood association where the residence is to be moved that has been in existence for more than one (1) year prior to the date the residence is to be moved, if a neighborhood association is in existence in the area; (C) The regional planning commission, if a regional planning commission is in existence in the area where the residence is to be moved, and subdivision (a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) does not apply; (D) The municipal planning commission, if a municipal planning commission is in existence in the municipality where the residence is to be moved and subdivision (a)(2)(A), (a)(2)(B) or (a)(2)(C) does not apply; or (E) The municipal or county legislative body in the jurisdiction where the residence is to be moved, and subdivision (a)(2)(A), (a)(2)(B), (a)(2)(C) or (a)(2)(D) does not apply.
(A) The home owners' association of the development where the residence is to be moved, if a home owners' association is in existence;
(B) A neighborhood association where the residence is to be moved that has been in existence for more than one (1) year prior to the date the residence is to be moved, if a neighborhood association is in existence in the area;
(C) The regional planning commission, if a regional planning commission is in existence in the area where the residence is to be moved, and subdivision (a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) does not apply;
(D) The municipal planning commission, if a municipal planning commission is in existence in the municipality where the residence is to be moved and subdivision (a)(2)(A), (a)(2)(B) or (a)(2)(C) does not apply; or
(E) The municipal or county legislative body in the jurisdiction where the residence is to be moved, and subdivision (a)(2)(A), (a)(2)(B), (a)(2)(C) or (a)(2)(D) does not apply.
(b) As used in this section, "single family residence" does not include manufactured or modular homes as manufactured or modular homes are defined in § 47-9-102 , § 55-1-105 , or title 68, chapter 126.
Acts 2007, ch. 246, § 3; 2008, ch. 860, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-121 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-121
Chapter exclusions
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to: (1) Liens securing the payment of property taxes, interest thereon, and court costs in proceedings to enforce the lien; (2) Tax sales conducted pursuant to title 67, chapter 5; (3) Parcels sold or ordered by a court to be sold at tax sales; or (4) A requirement or provision set out in title 67. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 967,s 8, eff. 5/21/2024.
This chapter does not apply to:
(1) Liens securing the payment of property taxes, interest thereon, and court costs in proceedings to enforce the lien;
(2) Tax sales conducted pursuant to title 67, chapter 5;
(3) Parcels sold or ordered by a court to be sold at tax sales; or
(4) A requirement or provision set out in title 67.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 967,s 8, eff. 5/21/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-18-122 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18 / Section 13-18-122
Appeals - Consequent revision of project decision schedule
Status: in_force

(a) Any judicial appeal which is provided for in the permitting process of any individual agency shall be permitted when such agency joins in the joint review process, and any action of the joint review team in conducting such process may be appealed if such action by the permitting agency would be appealable. (b) Unless specified otherwise, appeals shall be made to the chancery court for Davidson County, and shall be given priority by that court and heard before any other action not already under consideration by that court. (c) Any appeal from a decision of the chancery court shall be made directly to the Tennessee supreme court and be expedited by that court. Any review by the Tennessee supreme court shall be assigned for hearing and completed at the earliest possible date, shall to the greatest extent practicable take precedence over all other matters on the docket of the court at that time, and shall be expedited in every way by such court. (d) Immediately following any decision remanding to an agency any case or controversy involving the validity of this chapter or an action pursuant to this chapter, the joint review team shall revise the project decision schedule as necessary to expedite any further proceedings required by the decision of the court. Such revisions shall be consistent with § 13-18-119 . Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 22.
(a) Any judicial appeal which is provided for in the permitting process of any individual agency shall be permitted when such agency joins in the joint review process, and any action of the joint review team in conducting such process may be appealed if such action by the permitting agency would be appealable.
(b) Unless specified otherwise, appeals shall be made to the chancery court for Davidson County, and shall be given priority by that court and heard before any other action not already under consideration by that court.
(c) Any appeal from a decision of the chancery court shall be made directly to the Tennessee supreme court and be expedited by that court. Any review by the Tennessee supreme court shall be assigned for hearing and completed at the earliest possible date, shall to the greatest extent practicable take precedence over all other matters on the docket of the court at that time, and shall be expedited in every way by such court.
(d) Immediately following any decision remanding to an agency any case or controversy involving the validity of this chapter or an action pursuant to this chapter, the joint review team shall revise the project decision schedule as necessary to expedite any further proceedings required by the decision of the court. Such revisions shall be consistent with § 13-18-119 .
Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-28-208 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 28 / Section 13-28-208
Enterprise zone development corporations - Funding - Employment
Status: in_force

(a) Communities which succeed in establishing designated enterprise zones shall be empowered to set up nonprofit enterprise zone development corporations with the agreement of affected governmental entities under existing state legislation (industrial development corporations, compiled in title 7, chapter 53) which empowers such corporations to take title or own, acquire or manage real property, to solicit and accept grants and contributions from any source, and to make loans and grants in accordance with this part. (b) In addition to establishing such corporations in accordance with title 7, chapter 53, the enterprise zone development corporations shall be composed as follows: (1) One half (1/2) of the members shall be selected at-large; (2) One fourth (1/4) of the members shall be selected from residents of the proposed zone; and (3) One fourth (1/4) of the members shall be selected from managers or operators of businesses located within the proposed zone. (c) The enterprise zone development corporation shall not be vested with the power of eminent domain. The enterprise zone development corporation shall not have the authority to issue bonds. (d) A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the allocation of funds for low interest loans administered by local government will be set aside for use of qualified residents/owners in the enterprise zone subject to an annual review. (e) A qualified business in an enterprise zone shall employ at least thirty percent (30%) of qualified zone residents meeting the requirements of new jobs created by such business. Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 8.
(a) Communities which succeed in establishing designated enterprise zones shall be empowered to set up nonprofit enterprise zone development corporations with the agreement of affected governmental entities under existing state legislation (industrial development corporations, compiled in title 7, chapter 53) which empowers such corporations to take title or own, acquire or manage real property, to solicit and accept grants and contributions from any source, and to make loans and grants in accordance with this part.
(b) In addition to establishing such corporations in accordance with title 7, chapter 53, the enterprise zone development corporations shall be composed as follows: (1) One half (1/2) of the members shall be selected at-large; (2) One fourth (1/4) of the members shall be selected from residents of the proposed zone; and (3) One fourth (1/4) of the members shall be selected from managers or operators of businesses located within the proposed zone.
(1) One half (1/2) of the members shall be selected at-large;
(2) One fourth (1/4) of the members shall be selected from residents of the proposed zone; and
(3) One fourth (1/4) of the members shall be selected from managers or operators of businesses located within the proposed zone.
(c) The enterprise zone development corporation shall not be vested with the power of eminent domain. The enterprise zone development corporation shall not have the authority to issue bonds.
(d) A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the allocation of funds for low interest loans administered by local government will be set aside for use of qualified residents/owners in the enterprise zone subject to an annual review.
(e) A qualified business in an enterprise zone shall employ at least thirty percent (30%) of qualified zone residents meeting the requirements of new jobs created by such business.
Acts 1989, ch. 541, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-6-102 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 13-6-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Abate" or "abatement" in connection with any building means the removal or correction of any conditions that constitute a public nuisance and the making of any other improvements that are needed to effect such a rehabilitation of the building as is consistent with maintaining safe and habitable conditions over its remaining useful life; (2) "Acceptable petitioner" means: (A) Any nonprofit corporation; (B) The municipal corporation within which such subject parcel is located; (C) The owner or legal occupant of a parcel of real property that is adversely impacted by the condition of the subject parcel; or (D) Any interested person; (3) "Building" means any building or structure that is located on the subject parcel; (4) "Certified person" means any person determined by the court pursuant to § 13-6-108 to be qualified as a receiver or a qualified buyer; (5) "Dwelling unit" means a building or the part of a building that is intended to be used as a home, residence, or sleeping place; (6) "Governmental authority" means any court or governmental, administrative, legislative, regulatory, adjudicatory, or arbitrational body, agency, commission, department, board, bureau, tribunal, or instrumentality of the United States or of any state, commonwealth, nation, territory, possession, county, parish, or municipality, whether now or hereafter constituted or existing, having or claiming jurisdiction over the subject parcel; (7) "Interested person" means, with respect to a subject parcel, any owner, named trustee, or other person that: (A) Holds, or is the assignee of the holder of, a lien against that subject parcel; (B) Is named as a nominee or agent of the holder of an obligation that is secured by a deed or a deed of trust affecting such subject parcel; (C) Holds the benefit of an easement appurtenant to such subject parcel; (D) Holds the benefit of a restrictive real covenant against such subject parcel; or (E) Possesses an interest of record in or to such subject parcel; (8) "Municipal corporation" means any incorporated city or any county, including any county having a metropolitan form of government, and the code enforcement department or agency or other unit responsible for enforcing building and property conditions in the territorial jurisdiction of the city or county; (9) "Nonprofit corporation" means any nonprofit corporation that has been duly organized and is in good standing under the laws of this state; (10) "Owner" means one (1) or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested all or part of the legal title to, or beneficial ownership of, the subject parcel; (11) "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, association, trust, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, governmental authority, or other entity; (12) "Public nuisance" means any building that is: (A) A menace to the public health, welfare, or safety; (B) Structurally unsafe, unsanitary, or not provided with adequate safe egress; (C) A fire hazard, dangerous to human life, or no longer fit and habitable; (D) A nuisance, as defined in § 29-3-101 ; or (E) Otherwise determined by the court or a municipal corporation to be a violation of any local building, housing, air pollution, sanitation, health, fire, zoning, or safety code, ordinance, or regulation applicable to any subject parcel; (13) "Qualified buyer" means any person determined by the court to be a certified person as provided in § 13-6-108 ; (14) "Receiver" means any certified person appointed by the court for the purpose of preserving or improving the subject parcel and all of the powers of a receiver appointed for tax enforcement pursuant to § 67-5-2103 are, as applicable, the powers of a receiver appointed pursuant to this chapter; (15) "Receiver's lien" means a first priority lien in favor of the receiver against the subject parcel that, with regard to the subject parcel, upon approval of the court, secures: (A) Any and all reasonable expenses and costs incurred by the receiver, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs; and (B) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.] (C) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.] (D) A fee, payable to the receiver, equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the amounts provided under subdivision (15)(A), but in no event less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500); (16) "Residential property" means a subject parcel that includes one (1) or more dwelling units that is owner-occupied and the owner's principal place of residence, or that is otherwise intended for single-family residential use; (17) "Residential rental property" means a building or structure consisting of one (1) or two (2) dwelling units; (18) "Stabilization", with regard to a building, means the removal or correction of any conditions that are designed to secure, protect against, or prevent further deterioration of such building; and (19) "Subject parcel" means a tract or item of real or personal property that becomes subject to the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to this chapter. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796,s 19, eff. 4/23/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796,s 2, eff. 4/23/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796,s 1, eff. 4/23/2024. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 779, s 1, eff. 4/19/2018. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 727, Secs.s 1, s 2, s 3eff. 4/7/2016. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 835, s 2, eff. 4/29/2014. Acts 2004, ch. 843, §2; 2007 , ch. 452, §1; 2009 , ch. 424, §1; 2011 , ch. 374, §§ 1, 2.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Abate" or "abatement" in connection with any building means the removal or correction of any conditions that constitute a public nuisance and the making of any other improvements that are needed to effect such a rehabilitation of the building as is consistent with maintaining safe and habitable conditions over its remaining useful life;
(2) "Acceptable petitioner" means: (A) Any nonprofit corporation; (B) The municipal corporation within which such subject parcel is located; (C) The owner or legal occupant of a parcel of real property that is adversely impacted by the condition of the subject parcel; or (D) Any interested person;
(A) Any nonprofit corporation;
(B) The municipal corporation within which such subject parcel is located;
(C) The owner or legal occupant of a parcel of real property that is adversely impacted by the condition of the subject parcel; or
(D) Any interested person;
(3) "Building" means any building or structure that is located on the subject parcel;
(4) "Certified person" means any person determined by the court pursuant to § 13-6-108 to be qualified as a receiver or a qualified buyer;
(5) "Dwelling unit" means a building or the part of a building that is intended to be used as a home, residence, or sleeping place;
(6) "Governmental authority" means any court or governmental, administrative, legislative, regulatory, adjudicatory, or arbitrational body, agency, commission, department, board, bureau, tribunal, or instrumentality of the United States or of any state, commonwealth, nation, territory, possession, county, parish, or municipality, whether now or hereafter constituted or existing, having or claiming jurisdiction over the subject parcel;
(7) "Interested person" means, with respect to a subject parcel, any owner, named trustee, or other person that: (A) Holds, or is the assignee of the holder of, a lien against that subject parcel; (B) Is named as a nominee or agent of the holder of an obligation that is secured by a deed or a deed of trust affecting such subject parcel; (C) Holds the benefit of an easement appurtenant to such subject parcel; (D) Holds the benefit of a restrictive real covenant against such subject parcel; or (E) Possesses an interest of record in or to such subject parcel;
(A) Holds, or is the assignee of the holder of, a lien against that subject parcel;
(B) Is named as a nominee or agent of the holder of an obligation that is secured by a deed or a deed of trust affecting such subject parcel;
(C) Holds the benefit of an easement appurtenant to such subject parcel;
(D) Holds the benefit of a restrictive real covenant against such subject parcel; or
(E) Possesses an interest of record in or to such subject parcel;
(8) "Municipal corporation" means any incorporated city or any county, including any county having a metropolitan form of government, and the code enforcement department or agency or other unit responsible for enforcing building and property conditions in the territorial jurisdiction of the city or county;
(9) "Nonprofit corporation" means any nonprofit corporation that has been duly organized and is in good standing under the laws of this state;
(10) "Owner" means one (1) or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested all or part of the legal title to, or beneficial ownership of, the subject parcel;
(11) "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, association, trust, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, governmental authority, or other entity;
(12) "Public nuisance" means any building that is: (A) A menace to the public health, welfare, or safety; (B) Structurally unsafe, unsanitary, or not provided with adequate safe egress; (C) A fire hazard, dangerous to human life, or no longer fit and habitable; (D) A nuisance, as defined in § 29-3-101 ; or (E) Otherwise determined by the court or a municipal corporation to be a violation of any local building, housing, air pollution, sanitation, health, fire, zoning, or safety code, ordinance, or regulation applicable to any subject parcel;
(A) A menace to the public health, welfare, or safety;
(B) Structurally unsafe, unsanitary, or not provided with adequate safe egress;
(C) A fire hazard, dangerous to human life, or no longer fit and habitable;
(D) A nuisance, as defined in § 29-3-101 ; or
(E) Otherwise determined by the court or a municipal corporation to be a violation of any local building, housing, air pollution, sanitation, health, fire, zoning, or safety code, ordinance, or regulation applicable to any subject parcel;
(13) "Qualified buyer" means any person determined by the court to be a certified person as provided in § 13-6-108 ;
(14) "Receiver" means any certified person appointed by the court for the purpose of preserving or improving the subject parcel and all of the powers of a receiver appointed for tax enforcement pursuant to § 67-5-2103 are, as applicable, the powers of a receiver appointed pursuant to this chapter;
(15) "Receiver's lien" means a first priority lien in favor of the receiver against the subject parcel that, with regard to the subject parcel, upon approval of the court, secures: (A) Any and all reasonable expenses and costs incurred by the receiver, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs; and (B) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.] (C) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.] (D) A fee, payable to the receiver, equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the amounts provided under subdivision (15)(A), but in no event less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500);
(A) Any and all reasonable expenses and costs incurred by the receiver, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs; and
(B) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.]
(C) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.]
(D) A fee, payable to the receiver, equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the amounts provided under subdivision (15)(A), but in no event less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500);
(16) "Residential property" means a subject parcel that includes one (1) or more dwelling units that is owner-occupied and the owner's principal place of residence, or that is otherwise intended for single-family residential use;
(17) "Residential rental property" means a building or structure consisting of one (1) or two (2) dwelling units;
(18) "Stabilization", with regard to a building, means the removal or correction of any conditions that are designed to secure, protect against, or prevent further deterioration of such building; and
(19) "Subject parcel" means a tract or item of real or personal property that becomes subject to the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to this chapter.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796,s 19, eff. 4/23/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796,s 2, eff. 4/23/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 796,s 1, eff. 4/23/2024.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 779, s 1, eff. 4/19/2018.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 727, Secs.s 1, s 2, s 3eff. 4/7/2016.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 835, s 2, eff. 4/29/2014.
Acts 2004, ch. 843, §2; 2007 , ch. 452, §1; 2009 , ch. 424, §1; 2011 , ch. 374, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-613 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-613
Investment by municipality in bonds of authority
Status: in_force

Any municipality may purchase or legally invest in any of the bonds of a housing authority and exercise all of the rights of any holder of such bonds. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 45, § 9, as added by Acts 1937, ch. 225, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29Y (Williams, § 3647.36b); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1113.
Any municipality may purchase or legally invest in any of the bonds of a housing authority and exercise all of the rights of any holder of such bonds.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 45, § 9, as added by Acts 1937, ch. 225, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29Y (Williams, § 3647.36b); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-104 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-104
Creating corporation - Funding
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any local government shall have the authority to create a corporation which is authorized to operate a land bank within the jurisdictional boundaries of the local government establishing the corporation. (2) The corporation is declared to be performing a public function on behalf of the local government with respect to which the corporation is created and organized and to be a public instrumentality of such local government. Accordingly, the corporation and all properties of the corporation, including all properties held in the name of the corporation in the land bank, at any time owned by it, and the income and revenues from the properties, shall be exempt from all taxation in this state. (b) (1) A corporation shall come into existence under the terms of this chapter when any local government to which subsection (a) applies either on its own initiative or through inter-local agreements entered into by and between one (1) or more creating local governments vote by majority vote of its legislative body to establish the corporation. Evidence of such authorization shall be proclaimed and countersigned by the presiding officer of each participating county or municipality and certified by such officer to the secretary of state. (2) The governing bodies of the creating local governments shall indicate their willingness to appropriate sufficient funds to provide for the initial administration of the corporation as a part of the authorization process and for such purposes are authorized to provide funding or grants and appropriate money to the corporation in such manner as directed by the legislative bodies. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 793,s 2, eff. 4/25/2014. Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
(a) (1) Any local government shall have the authority to create a corporation which is authorized to operate a land bank within the jurisdictional boundaries of the local government establishing the corporation. (2) The corporation is declared to be performing a public function on behalf of the local government with respect to which the corporation is created and organized and to be a public instrumentality of such local government. Accordingly, the corporation and all properties of the corporation, including all properties held in the name of the corporation in the land bank, at any time owned by it, and the income and revenues from the properties, shall be exempt from all taxation in this state.
(1) Any local government shall have the authority to create a corporation which is authorized to operate a land bank within the jurisdictional boundaries of the local government establishing the corporation.
(2) The corporation is declared to be performing a public function on behalf of the local government with respect to which the corporation is created and organized and to be a public instrumentality of such local government. Accordingly, the corporation and all properties of the corporation, including all properties held in the name of the corporation in the land bank, at any time owned by it, and the income and revenues from the properties, shall be exempt from all taxation in this state.
(b) (1) A corporation shall come into existence under the terms of this chapter when any local government to which subsection (a) applies either on its own initiative or through inter-local agreements entered into by and between one (1) or more creating local governments vote by majority vote of its legislative body to establish the corporation. Evidence of such authorization shall be proclaimed and countersigned by the presiding officer of each participating county or municipality and certified by such officer to the secretary of state. (2) The governing bodies of the creating local governments shall indicate their willingness to appropriate sufficient funds to provide for the initial administration of the corporation as a part of the authorization process and for such purposes are authorized to provide funding or grants and appropriate money to the corporation in such manner as directed by the legislative bodies.
(1) A corporation shall come into existence under the terms of this chapter when any local government to which subsection (a) applies either on its own initiative or through inter-local agreements entered into by and between one (1) or more creating local governments vote by majority vote of its legislative body to establish the corporation. Evidence of such authorization shall be proclaimed and countersigned by the presiding officer of each participating county or municipality and certified by such officer to the secretary of state.
(2) The governing bodies of the creating local governments shall indicate their willingness to appropriate sufficient funds to provide for the initial administration of the corporation as a part of the authorization process and for such purposes are authorized to provide funding or grants and appropriate money to the corporation in such manner as directed by the legislative bodies.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 793,s 2, eff. 4/25/2014.
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-14-205 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 14 / Section 13-14-205
Preferences in granting assistance
Status: in_force

In carrying out this part, preference shall be given to community-based development organizations that: (1) Serve a geographic area or a population of individuals effectively marginalized due to its small numbers, high ratio of African-American residents, persistent poverty, disability or other factors which effectively result in structural disinvestment; and (2) Can demonstrate support from the community, particularly the community which will directly benefit from the development efforts. Acts 1996, ch. 1032, § 5.
In carrying out this part, preference shall be given to community-based development organizations that:
(1) Serve a geographic area or a population of individuals effectively marginalized due to its small numbers, high ratio of African-American residents, persistent poverty, disability or other factors which effectively result in structural disinvestment; and
(2) Can demonstrate support from the community, particularly the community which will directly benefit from the development efforts.
Acts 1996, ch. 1032, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-312 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-312
Construction of part
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of the courts or of any department of any municipality to enforce any provisions of its charter or its ordinances or regulations, nor to prevent or punish violations thereof, and the powers conferred by this part shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law. Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Nothing in this part shall be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of the courts or of any department of any municipality to enforce any provisions of its charter or its ordinances or regulations, nor to prevent or punish violations thereof, and the powers conferred by this part shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law.
Acts 2006, ch. 949, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-508 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-508
Powers of regional housing authority
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided herein, a regional housing authority and the commissioners thereof shall, within the area of operation of such regional housing authority, have the same functions, rights, powers, duties, privileges, immunities and limitations provided for housing authorities created for cities or counties and the commissioners of such housing authorities, and all law applicable to housing authorities created for cities or counties and the commissioners of such authorities shall be applicable to regional housing authorities and the commissioners thereof. (2) For such purposes, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (A) "City" means county; (B) "City clerk" means county clerk; and (C) "Mayor" or "council" as used in this chapter, and any amendments thereto, means county legislative body. (b) A regional housing authority shall not be subject to the limitations provided in § 13-20-113(a)(4) with respect to housing projects for farmers of low income. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 40, as added by Acts 1943, ch. 22, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29D (Williams, § 3647.29p); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1008.
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided herein, a regional housing authority and the commissioners thereof shall, within the area of operation of such regional housing authority, have the same functions, rights, powers, duties, privileges, immunities and limitations provided for housing authorities created for cities or counties and the commissioners of such housing authorities, and all law applicable to housing authorities created for cities or counties and the commissioners of such authorities shall be applicable to regional housing authorities and the commissioners thereof. (2) For such purposes, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (A) "City" means county; (B) "City clerk" means county clerk; and (C) "Mayor" or "council" as used in this chapter, and any amendments thereto, means county legislative body.
(1) Except as otherwise provided herein, a regional housing authority and the commissioners thereof shall, within the area of operation of such regional housing authority, have the same functions, rights, powers, duties, privileges, immunities and limitations provided for housing authorities created for cities or counties and the commissioners of such housing authorities, and all law applicable to housing authorities created for cities or counties and the commissioners of such authorities shall be applicable to regional housing authorities and the commissioners thereof.
(2) For such purposes, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (A) "City" means county; (B) "City clerk" means county clerk; and (C) "Mayor" or "council" as used in this chapter, and any amendments thereto, means county legislative body.
(A) "City" means county;
(B) "City clerk" means county clerk; and
(C) "Mayor" or "council" as used in this chapter, and any amendments thereto, means county legislative body.
(b) A regional housing authority shall not be subject to the limitations provided in § 13-20-113(a)(4) with respect to housing projects for farmers of low income.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 40, as added by Acts 1943, ch. 22, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29D (Williams, § 3647.29p); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1008.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-11-118 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 13-11-118
Uneconomic remnant - Donation of property
Status: in_force

(a) If the acquisition of only a portion of a property being acquired for a program or project with federal financial assistance would leave the owner with an uneconomic remnant, the state agency, local agency, or person concerned shall offer to acquire that remnant. For the purposes of this chapter, an uneconomic remnant is a parcel of real property in which the owner is left with an interest after the partial acquisition of the owner's property, and which the head of the displacing agency concerned has determined has little or no value or utility to the owner. (b) A person whose real property is being acquired for a program or project with federal financial assistance, may, after the person has been fully informed of the person's right to receive just compensation for such property, donate such property, any part thereof, any interest therein, or any compensation paid therefor, to a state agency, local agency, or person, as such person who owns the real property shall determine. Acts 1988, ch. 627, § 14.
(a) If the acquisition of only a portion of a property being acquired for a program or project with federal financial assistance would leave the owner with an uneconomic remnant, the state agency, local agency, or person concerned shall offer to acquire that remnant. For the purposes of this chapter, an uneconomic remnant is a parcel of real property in which the owner is left with an interest after the partial acquisition of the owner's property, and which the head of the displacing agency concerned has determined has little or no value or utility to the owner.
(b) A person whose real property is being acquired for a program or project with federal financial assistance, may, after the person has been fully informed of the person's right to receive just compensation for such property, donate such property, any part thereof, any interest therein, or any compensation paid therefor, to a state agency, local agency, or person, as such person who owns the real property shall determine.
Acts 1988, ch. 627, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-18-110 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18 / Section 13-18-110
Additional meetings
Status: in_force

(a) After the agreement of responsibility has been signed, the team shall hold such additional meetings as it deems necessary to hear public comment, to gather information on the project, and clarify the responsibilities of the team members. At these meetings, the team and the applicant shall also develop a tentative project decision schedule. (b) At least two (2) of these meetings shall be held in the vicinity of the project site. (c) Not more than fourteen (14) weeks shall be used to complete this process. (d) Adequate public notice shall be given prior to each meeting, in accordance with § 13-18-107 . Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 10.
(a) After the agreement of responsibility has been signed, the team shall hold such additional meetings as it deems necessary to hear public comment, to gather information on the project, and clarify the responsibilities of the team members. At these meetings, the team and the applicant shall also develop a tentative project decision schedule.
(b) At least two (2) of these meetings shall be held in the vicinity of the project site.
(c) Not more than fourteen (14) weeks shall be used to complete this process.
(d) Adequate public notice shall be given prior to each meeting, in accordance with § 13-18-107 .
Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-26-105 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 26 / Section 13-26-105
Powers of agencies - Loan authorization
Status: in_force

(a) It is hereby declared that the agencies created pursuant to this chapter shall be a body, politic and corporate, and shall be public and governmental bodies acting as agencies and instrumentalities of the creating and participating counties and cities, and such agencies are declared to be for a public and governmental purpose and a matter of public necessity. (b) In order to carry out its overall responsibility for administering a human resource program, a human resource agency is hereby given the authority to own and dispose of property, both real and personal, and to receive and administer funds under this chapter, funds and contributions from private or local public sources which may be used in support of a human resource program, and funds under any federal or state assistance program pursuant to which such an agency organized in accordance with this chapter could serve as grantee, contractor, or sponsor of projects appropriate for inclusion in a human resource program. (c) With prior approval of the board of directors, a human resource agency may borrow funds when such funds are fully and properly secured by grant funds receivable. Such loans are authorized for short-term emergency cash flow needs only. Such loans shall not constitute an indebtedness of the state, nor shall the interest on such debt be directly or indirectly charged to a state or federal program grant. (d) A human resource agency may make contracts and execute instruments containing such covenants, terms, and conditions as, in the judgment of the directors, may be necessary, proper, or advisable for the purposes of obtaining grants, loans, or other financial assistance from any federal, state or local agency for or in the aid of the acquisition or improvement of the facilities of the agency and make all other contracts and execute all other instruments, including, without limitation, licenses, long-term and short-term leases, mortgages, deeds of trust, and other agreements relating to property and facilities under its jurisdiction, and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement thereof, as in the judgment of the board of directors may be necessary, proper or advisable for the furtherance of the purpose of this part and the full exercise of the powers herein granted. In exercising the powers granted herein, the directors shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must conform in such matters. Acts 1973, ch. 289, § 5; T.C.A., § 13-2105; Acts 1994, ch. 555, § 1; 1995, ch. 22, § 1; 1998, ch. 597, § 1.
(a) It is hereby declared that the agencies created pursuant to this chapter shall be a body, politic and corporate, and shall be public and governmental bodies acting as agencies and instrumentalities of the creating and participating counties and cities, and such agencies are declared to be for a public and governmental purpose and a matter of public necessity.
(b) In order to carry out its overall responsibility for administering a human resource program, a human resource agency is hereby given the authority to own and dispose of property, both real and personal, and to receive and administer funds under this chapter, funds and contributions from private or local public sources which may be used in support of a human resource program, and funds under any federal or state assistance program pursuant to which such an agency organized in accordance with this chapter could serve as grantee, contractor, or sponsor of projects appropriate for inclusion in a human resource program.
(c) With prior approval of the board of directors, a human resource agency may borrow funds when such funds are fully and properly secured by grant funds receivable. Such loans are authorized for short-term emergency cash flow needs only. Such loans shall not constitute an indebtedness of the state, nor shall the interest on such debt be directly or indirectly charged to a state or federal program grant.
(d) A human resource agency may make contracts and execute instruments containing such covenants, terms, and conditions as, in the judgment of the directors, may be necessary, proper, or advisable for the purposes of obtaining grants, loans, or other financial assistance from any federal, state or local agency for or in the aid of the acquisition or improvement of the facilities of the agency and make all other contracts and execute all other instruments, including, without limitation, licenses, long-term and short-term leases, mortgages, deeds of trust, and other agreements relating to property and facilities under its jurisdiction, and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and improvement thereof, as in the judgment of the board of directors may be necessary, proper or advisable for the furtherance of the purpose of this part and the full exercise of the powers herein granted. In exercising the powers granted herein, the directors shall abide by all statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must conform in such matters.
Acts 1973, ch. 289, § 5; T.C.A., § 13-2105; Acts 1994, ch. 555, § 1; 1995, ch. 22, § 1; 1998, ch. 597, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-13-106 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-106
Economic assistance
Status: in_force

Each local neighborhood development corporation may, subject to appropriation by the general assembly or funds made available from any other public or private source and pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by it, provide economic assistance to particular eligible organizations or projects intended to contribute to the public purposes of this part generally; provided, that preference shall be given to projects in which community controlled organizations or community action programs have, or will have, an ownership interest; and provided further, that before providing economic assistance to a particular eligible organization, a neighborhood development corporation shall find and incorporate in its minutes that the eligible organization is devoting a substantial part of its efforts to activities intended to contribute to the economic, educational and social well-being of the neighborhood. Acts 1987, ch. 343, § 5; 1992, ch. 864, § 6.
Each local neighborhood development corporation may, subject to appropriation by the general assembly or funds made available from any other public or private source and pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by it, provide economic assistance to particular eligible organizations or projects intended to contribute to the public purposes of this part generally; provided, that preference shall be given to projects in which community controlled organizations or community action programs have, or will have, an ownership interest; and provided further, that before providing economic assistance to a particular eligible organization, a neighborhood development corporation shall find and incorporate in its minutes that the eligible organization is devoting a substantial part of its efforts to activities intended to contribute to the economic, educational and social well-being of the neighborhood.
Acts 1987, ch. 343, § 5; 1992, ch. 864, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-701 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-701
Findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) There are areas in counties and municipalities of this state that have a transit deficiency where the absence of facilities for high capacity transit options constitutes a serious and growing menace that is injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of residents; (2) The existence of such transit-deficient areas constitutes an economic and social liability imposing onerous burdens that substantially impair or arrest sound growth, aggravate traffic problems, and substantially hamper the elimination of traffic hazards, the implementation of solutions to traffic congestion, and the improvement of traffic facilities; (3) The prevention and elimination of such transit-deficient areas is a matter of state policy and state concern in order that the state and its counties and municipalities shall not continue to be endangered by such areas; (4) Certain transit-deficient areas, or portions thereof, may require acquisition, clearance, and disposition, subject to use restrictions, as provided in this part, since the prevailing conditions make impracticable the reclamation of the area by conservation or rehabilitation; (5) Other areas, or portions thereof, may, through the means provided in this part, be susceptible to conservation or rehabilitation in such a manner that the conditions and evils enumerated may be eliminated, remedied, or prevented; (6) Such areas can be conserved and rehabilitated through appropriate public action to decrease vehicular congestion for residents, provide suitable density for development, and prevent sprawl into rural areas of the state, and through the cooperation and voluntary action of the owners and tenants of property in such areas; and (7) The powers conferred under this part are for public uses and purposes for which public money may be expended and police power exercised, and the necessity in the public interest is declared as a matter of legislative determination. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(1) There are areas in counties and municipalities of this state that have a transit deficiency where the absence of facilities for high capacity transit options constitutes a serious and growing menace that is injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of residents;
(2) The existence of such transit-deficient areas constitutes an economic and social liability imposing onerous burdens that substantially impair or arrest sound growth, aggravate traffic problems, and substantially hamper the elimination of traffic hazards, the implementation of solutions to traffic congestion, and the improvement of traffic facilities;
(3) The prevention and elimination of such transit-deficient areas is a matter of state policy and state concern in order that the state and its counties and municipalities shall not continue to be endangered by such areas;
(4) Certain transit-deficient areas, or portions thereof, may require acquisition, clearance, and disposition, subject to use restrictions, as provided in this part, since the prevailing conditions make impracticable the reclamation of the area by conservation or rehabilitation;
(5) Other areas, or portions thereof, may, through the means provided in this part, be susceptible to conservation or rehabilitation in such a manner that the conditions and evils enumerated may be eliminated, remedied, or prevented;
(6) Such areas can be conserved and rehabilitated through appropriate public action to decrease vehicular congestion for residents, provide suitable density for development, and prevent sprawl into rural areas of the state, and through the cooperation and voluntary action of the owners and tenants of property in such areas; and
(7) The powers conferred under this part are for public uses and purposes for which public money may be expended and police power exercised, and the necessity in the public interest is declared as a matter of legislative determination.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-3-303 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 13-3-303
Procedure of commission in adopting plan
Status: in_force

A regional planning commission may adopt the regional plan as a whole by a single resolution, or, as the work of making the plan progresses, may from time to time adopt a part or parts thereof. The commission may from time to time amend, extend or add to the plan or carry any part of the plan into greater detail. Prior to the adoption of the plan or any part, amendment or addition to the plan, the commission shall hold a public hearing thereon, the time and place of which shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting in which the adoption is to be first considered. The adoption of the plan or any part, amendment or addition shall be by resolution carried by the affirmative votes of not less than a majority of the membership of the commission. The resolution shall refer to the maps and descriptive matter intended by the commission to form the whole or part of the plan, and the action taken shall be recorded on the map or maps and descriptive matter by the identifying signature of the secretary of the commission. Acts 1935, ch. 43, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3291.19 (Williams, § 552.19); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-206; Acts 2008, ch. 1150, § 3.
A regional planning commission may adopt the regional plan as a whole by a single resolution, or, as the work of making the plan progresses, may from time to time adopt a part or parts thereof. The commission may from time to time amend, extend or add to the plan or carry any part of the plan into greater detail. Prior to the adoption of the plan or any part, amendment or addition to the plan, the commission shall hold a public hearing thereon, the time and place of which shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting in which the adoption is to be first considered. The adoption of the plan or any part, amendment or addition shall be by resolution carried by the affirmative votes of not less than a majority of the membership of the commission. The resolution shall refer to the maps and descriptive matter intended by the commission to form the whole or part of the plan, and the action taken shall be recorded on the map or maps and descriptive matter by the identifying signature of the secretary of the commission.
Acts 1935, ch. 43, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3291.19 (Williams, § 552.19); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-206; Acts 2008, ch. 1150, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-610 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-610
Contracts with federal government
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers conferred upon the authority by other provisions of this chapter, the authority is empowered to borrow money or accept grants from the federal government for or in aid of any housing project which such authority is authorized to undertake, to take over any land acquired by the federal government for the construction or operation of a housing project, to take over or lease or manage any housing project constructed or owned by the federal government, and to these ends to enter into such contracts, mortgages, trust indentures, leases or other agreements as the federal government may require, including agreements that the federal government shall have the right to supervise and approve the construction, maintenance and operation of such housing project. It is the purpose and intent of such law to authorize every authority to do any and all things necessary to secure the financial aid and the cooperation of the federal government in the undertaking, construction, maintenance and operation of any housing project which the authority is empowered to undertake. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 23; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.22 (Williams, § 3647.23); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1110.
In addition to the powers conferred upon the authority by other provisions of this chapter, the authority is empowered to borrow money or accept grants from the federal government for or in aid of any housing project which such authority is authorized to undertake, to take over any land acquired by the federal government for the construction or operation of a housing project, to take over or lease or manage any housing project constructed or owned by the federal government, and to these ends to enter into such contracts, mortgages, trust indentures, leases or other agreements as the federal government may require, including agreements that the federal government shall have the right to supervise and approve the construction, maintenance and operation of such housing project. It is the purpose and intent of such law to authorize every authority to do any and all things necessary to secure the financial aid and the cooperation of the federal government in the undertaking, construction, maintenance and operation of any housing project which the authority is empowered to undertake.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 23; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.22 (Williams, § 3647.23); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1110.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-606 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-606
Remedies conferrable upon authority by mortgage or trust indenture
Status: in_force

An authority has the power by its trust indenture, mortgage, lease or other contract to confer upon any obligee holding or representing a specified amount in bonds, leases or other obligations, the right upon the happening of an "event of default" as defined in such instrument, by suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to: (1) Obtain the appointment of a receiver of any housing project of the authority or any part or parts thereof. If a receiver is appointed, the receiver may enter and take possession of such housing project or any part or parts thereof and operate and maintain same, and collect and receive all fees, rents, revenues, or other charges thereafter arising therefrom in the same manner as the authority itself might do, and shall keep such moneys in a separate account or accounts and apply the same in accordance with the obligations of the authority as the court shall direct; and (2) Require the authority and the commissioners thereof to account as if it and they were the trustees of an express trust. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 19; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.18 (Williams, § 3647.19); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1106.
An authority has the power by its trust indenture, mortgage, lease or other contract to confer upon any obligee holding or representing a specified amount in bonds, leases or other obligations, the right upon the happening of an "event of default" as defined in such instrument, by suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction, to:
(1) Obtain the appointment of a receiver of any housing project of the authority or any part or parts thereof. If a receiver is appointed, the receiver may enter and take possession of such housing project or any part or parts thereof and operate and maintain same, and collect and receive all fees, rents, revenues, or other charges thereafter arising therefrom in the same manner as the authority itself might do, and shall keep such moneys in a separate account or accounts and apply the same in accordance with the obligations of the authority as the court shall direct; and
(2) Require the authority and the commissioners thereof to account as if it and they were the trustees of an express trust.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 19; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.18 (Williams, § 3647.19); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1106.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-502 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-502
Creation of regional housing authority
Status: in_force

(a) If the legislative body of each of two (2) or more contiguous counties by resolution declares that there is a need for one (1) housing authority to be created for all such counties to exercise in such counties powers and other functions prescribed for a regional housing authority, a public body corporate and politic to be known as a regional housing authority shall, after the commissioners thereof file an application with the secretary of state as hereinafter provided, exist for all of such counties and exercise its powers and other functions in such counties; and thereupon, any county housing authority created for any of such counties shall cease to exist except for the purpose of winding up its affairs and executing a deed to the regional housing authority as hereinafter provided; provided, that the legislative body of a county shall not adopt a resolution as aforementioned if there is a county housing authority created for such county which has any bonds or notes outstanding, unless: (1) First, all holders of such bonds and notes consent in writing to the substitution of such regional housing authority in lieu of such county housing authority on all such bonds and notes; and (2) Second, the commissioners of such county housing authority adopt a resolution consenting to the transfer of all the rights, contracts, obligations, and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority, to such regional housing authority as hereinafter provided; and provided further, that when there is compliance with the above two (2) conditions and such regional housing authority is created and authorized to exercise its powers and other functions, all rights, contracts, agreements, obligations and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority, shall be in the name of and vest in such regional housing authority, and all obligations of such county housing authority shall be the obligations of such regional housing authority, and all rights and remedies of any person against such county housing authority may be asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such regional housing authority to the same extent as they might have been asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such county housing authority. (b) When any real property of a county housing authority vests in a regional housing authority as provided above, the county housing authority shall execute a deed of such property to the regional housing authority which thereupon shall file such deed in the office provided for the filing of deeds; provided, that nothing contained in this sentence shall affect the vesting of property in the regional housing authority as provided above. (c) The legislative body of each of two (2) or more contiguous counties shall by resolution declare that there is a need for one (1) regional housing authority to be created for all of such counties to exercise in such counties powers and other functions prescribed for a regional housing authority, only if such county legislative body finds that: (1) Unsanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in such county or there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in such county available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford; and (2) A regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit than a housing authority of such county. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 34, as added by Acts 1943, ch. 22, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.27 (Williams, § 3647.29j); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1002.
(a) If the legislative body of each of two (2) or more contiguous counties by resolution declares that there is a need for one (1) housing authority to be created for all such counties to exercise in such counties powers and other functions prescribed for a regional housing authority, a public body corporate and politic to be known as a regional housing authority shall, after the commissioners thereof file an application with the secretary of state as hereinafter provided, exist for all of such counties and exercise its powers and other functions in such counties; and thereupon, any county housing authority created for any of such counties shall cease to exist except for the purpose of winding up its affairs and executing a deed to the regional housing authority as hereinafter provided; provided, that the legislative body of a county shall not adopt a resolution as aforementioned if there is a county housing authority created for such county which has any bonds or notes outstanding, unless: (1) First, all holders of such bonds and notes consent in writing to the substitution of such regional housing authority in lieu of such county housing authority on all such bonds and notes; and (2) Second, the commissioners of such county housing authority adopt a resolution consenting to the transfer of all the rights, contracts, obligations, and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority, to such regional housing authority as hereinafter provided; and provided further, that when there is compliance with the above two (2) conditions and such regional housing authority is created and authorized to exercise its powers and other functions, all rights, contracts, agreements, obligations and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority, shall be in the name of and vest in such regional housing authority, and all obligations of such county housing authority shall be the obligations of such regional housing authority, and all rights and remedies of any person against such county housing authority may be asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such regional housing authority to the same extent as they might have been asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such county housing authority.
(1) First, all holders of such bonds and notes consent in writing to the substitution of such regional housing authority in lieu of such county housing authority on all such bonds and notes; and
(2) Second, the commissioners of such county housing authority adopt a resolution consenting to the transfer of all the rights, contracts, obligations, and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority, to such regional housing authority as hereinafter provided; and provided further, that when there is compliance with the above two (2) conditions and such regional housing authority is created and authorized to exercise its powers and other functions, all rights, contracts, agreements, obligations and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority, shall be in the name of and vest in such regional housing authority, and all obligations of such county housing authority shall be the obligations of such regional housing authority, and all rights and remedies of any person against such county housing authority may be asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such regional housing authority to the same extent as they might have been asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such county housing authority.
and provided further, that when there is compliance with the above two (2) conditions and such regional housing authority is created and authorized to exercise its powers and other functions, all rights, contracts, agreements, obligations and property, real and personal, of such county housing authority, shall be in the name of and vest in such regional housing authority, and all obligations of such county housing authority shall be the obligations of such regional housing authority, and all rights and remedies of any person against such county housing authority may be asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such regional housing authority to the same extent as they might have been asserted, enforced, and prosecuted against such county housing authority.
(b) When any real property of a county housing authority vests in a regional housing authority as provided above, the county housing authority shall execute a deed of such property to the regional housing authority which thereupon shall file such deed in the office provided for the filing of deeds; provided, that nothing contained in this sentence shall affect the vesting of property in the regional housing authority as provided above.
(c) The legislative body of each of two (2) or more contiguous counties shall by resolution declare that there is a need for one (1) regional housing authority to be created for all of such counties to exercise in such counties powers and other functions prescribed for a regional housing authority, only if such county legislative body finds that: (1) Unsanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in such county or there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in such county available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford; and (2) A regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit than a housing authority of such county.
(1) Unsanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in such county or there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in such county available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford; and
(2) A regional housing authority would be a more efficient or economical administrative unit than a housing authority of such county.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 34, as added by Acts 1943, ch. 22, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.27 (Williams, § 3647.29j); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1002.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-10-204 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 13-10-204
Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

(a) The data collected for and reports concerning investigations conducted under this part by the department, or a contractor acting on behalf of the department, shall be confidential and not open for inspection by members of the public pursuant to the open records law, compiled in title 10, chapter 7, and may not be admitted into evidence or used in a civil action for damages resulting from a matter mentioned in such a report. (b) Any portion of a rail fixed guideway public transportation system safety plan that concerns security for the system shall be confidential and not open for inspection by members of the public pursuant to the open records law. Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 2, eff. 4/18/2018.
(a) The data collected for and reports concerning investigations conducted under this part by the department, or a contractor acting on behalf of the department, shall be confidential and not open for inspection by members of the public pursuant to the open records law, compiled in title 10, chapter 7, and may not be admitted into evidence or used in a civil action for damages resulting from a matter mentioned in such a report.
(b) Any portion of a rail fixed guideway public transportation system safety plan that concerns security for the system shall be confidential and not open for inspection by members of the public pursuant to the open records law.
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743,s 2, eff. 4/18/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-22-116 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 22 / Section 13-22-116
Graduated payment mortgages - Requirements for commitment to insure
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the agency is authorized to make commitments to insure mortgage loans and to contract to insure mortgage loans eligible hereunder upon such terms and conditions as the agency may prescribe, provided: (1) Application for mortgage insurance or for a commitment for mortgage insurance has been submitted to the agency by an approved mortgagee holding, or proposing to hold, an insurable mortgage on the housing accommodation; (2) The mortgage will have a remaining term of not more than forty (40) years from the date of the issuance of the insurance; (3) The mortgage bears interest, exclusive of premium charges fixed by the agency, at a rate not in excess of the legal rate for such mortgages in this state and agreed upon by the mortgagor, the mortgagee, and the agency; (4) The mortgage contains a provision satisfactory to the agency varying the rate of amortization to correspond to an anticipated variation in the mortgagor's income; (5) The mortgage is in such form and contains such terms and provisions with respect to maturity, hazard and title insurance, repairs, alterations, maintenance, payment of taxes and assessments, default remedies, anticipation of maturity, additional and secondary liens, waiver of equitable and legal redemption rights and other matters as the agency may prescribe; and (6) Such mortgage insurance is necessary to enable the mortgagor to obtain the mortgage loan upon reasonable and affordable terms and conditions. (b) If the agency, pursuant to the terms of a contract of mortgage insurance, makes any payment upon a defaulted mortgage loan to the mortgagee thereof, the agency shall be subrogated to the rights of the mortgagee. (c) The directors, officers and employees of the agency shall not be subject to any personal liabilities due to any obligation or debt created or incurred by the agency. Acts 1980, ch. 790, § 2; 1988, ch. 901, § 4.
(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the agency is authorized to make commitments to insure mortgage loans and to contract to insure mortgage loans eligible hereunder upon such terms and conditions as the agency may prescribe, provided: (1) Application for mortgage insurance or for a commitment for mortgage insurance has been submitted to the agency by an approved mortgagee holding, or proposing to hold, an insurable mortgage on the housing accommodation; (2) The mortgage will have a remaining term of not more than forty (40) years from the date of the issuance of the insurance; (3) The mortgage bears interest, exclusive of premium charges fixed by the agency, at a rate not in excess of the legal rate for such mortgages in this state and agreed upon by the mortgagor, the mortgagee, and the agency; (4) The mortgage contains a provision satisfactory to the agency varying the rate of amortization to correspond to an anticipated variation in the mortgagor's income; (5) The mortgage is in such form and contains such terms and provisions with respect to maturity, hazard and title insurance, repairs, alterations, maintenance, payment of taxes and assessments, default remedies, anticipation of maturity, additional and secondary liens, waiver of equitable and legal redemption rights and other matters as the agency may prescribe; and (6) Such mortgage insurance is necessary to enable the mortgagor to obtain the mortgage loan upon reasonable and affordable terms and conditions.
(1) Application for mortgage insurance or for a commitment for mortgage insurance has been submitted to the agency by an approved mortgagee holding, or proposing to hold, an insurable mortgage on the housing accommodation;
(2) The mortgage will have a remaining term of not more than forty (40) years from the date of the issuance of the insurance;
(3) The mortgage bears interest, exclusive of premium charges fixed by the agency, at a rate not in excess of the legal rate for such mortgages in this state and agreed upon by the mortgagor, the mortgagee, and the agency;
(4) The mortgage contains a provision satisfactory to the agency varying the rate of amortization to correspond to an anticipated variation in the mortgagor's income;
(5) The mortgage is in such form and contains such terms and provisions with respect to maturity, hazard and title insurance, repairs, alterations, maintenance, payment of taxes and assessments, default remedies, anticipation of maturity, additional and secondary liens, waiver of equitable and legal redemption rights and other matters as the agency may prescribe; and
(6) Such mortgage insurance is necessary to enable the mortgagor to obtain the mortgage loan upon reasonable and affordable terms and conditions.
(b) If the agency, pursuant to the terms of a contract of mortgage insurance, makes any payment upon a defaulted mortgage loan to the mortgagee thereof, the agency shall be subrogated to the rights of the mortgagee.
(c) The directors, officers and employees of the agency shall not be subject to any personal liabilities due to any obligation or debt created or incurred by the agency.
Acts 1980, ch. 790, § 2; 1988, ch. 901, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-14-207 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 14 / Section 13-14-207
Authority
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall limit the authority or powers of community-based development organizations currently authorized under the law. Acts 1996, ch. 1032, § 7.
Nothing in this part shall limit the authority or powers of community-based development organizations currently authorized under the law.
Acts 1996, ch. 1032, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-105 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-105
Private property - Taking by eminent domain restricted under certain conditions
Status: in_force

A housing authority created under this chapter shall not have the power to take by eminent domain private property in an urban renewal area for the purpose of resale, if the owner of same desires to develop such owner's own property and if the designated reuse of the property in the urban renewal plan is such that the owner's parcel can be redeveloped by itself without affecting the objectives of the urban renewal plan as to the owner's parcel or adjoining or adjacent properties thereto, and the owner signs an agreement with the housing authority to abide by the urban renewal plan, in any development thereof. Acts 1972, ch. 711, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-833.
A housing authority created under this chapter shall not have the power to take by eminent domain private property in an urban renewal area for the purpose of resale, if the owner of same desires to develop such owner's own property and if the designated reuse of the property in the urban renewal plan is such that the owner's parcel can be redeveloped by itself without affecting the objectives of the urban renewal plan as to the owner's parcel or adjoining or adjacent properties thereto, and the owner signs an agreement with the housing authority to abide by the urban renewal plan, in any development thereof.
Acts 1972, ch. 711, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-833.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-24-303 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 24 / Section 13-24-303
Regulations allowed
Status: in_force

The exclusion of location from local regulation does not preclude the exercise of reasonable municipal and county police powers including, but not limited to, permit requirements, landscaping, off-street parking or set-back lines as an exercise of police powers. Acts 1980, ch. 749, § 1.
The exclusion of location from local regulation does not preclude the exercise of reasonable municipal and county police powers including, but not limited to, permit requirements, landscaping, off-street parking or set-back lines as an exercise of police powers.
Acts 1980, ch. 749, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-415 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-415
Operations of authority in other municipalities or counties
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to its other powers, a housing authority created for a city may exercise any or all of its powers within the territorial boundaries of any other municipality not included in the area of operation of such housing authority, for the purpose of planning, undertaking, financing, constructing and operating a housing project or projects within such municipality; provided, that a resolution has been adopted: (1) By the governing body of such municipality in which the authority is to exercise its powers; and (2) By any housing authority theretofore established by such municipality and authorized to exercise its powers therein declaring that there is a need for the housing authority of the aforementioned city to exercise its powers within such municipality. (b) A municipality has the same powers to furnish financial and other assistance to a housing authority exercising its powers within such municipality under this section as though the municipality were within the area of operation of such authority. (c) (1) If a housing authority plans, undertakes, finances, constructs or operates a housing project or projects within the territorial boundaries of any other municipality not included in the area of operation of such housing authority or in an unincorporated area in a county other than the one in which such housing authority is located, then the board of such authority shall be expanded. A commissioner shall be appointed from each such county and/or municipality and such commissioner shall be a resident of the municipality or county, if such project is in an unincorporated area, in which the project or projects are located. The mayor of such municipality or the county legislative body, respectively, shall appoint such commissioner. The term of office, compensation, qualifications and duties of commissioners appointed pursuant to this section shall be the same as other commissioners appointed pursuant to § 13-20-408 . (2) (A) This subsection (c) shall only apply to any municipality having a population of not less than two thousand three hundred (2,300) nor more than two thousand three hundred fifty (2,350) in any county having a population of not less than sixty-seven thousand three hundred (67,300) nor more than sixty-seven thousand four hundred (67,400) and to any municipality in any county having a population of: not less than nor more than 11,700 11,800 14,800 14,850 16,600 16,700 19,200 19,300 24,575 24,600 34,800 34,900 according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and the housing authority of any such municipality shall have all of the rights and responsibilities granted by this chapter. (B) This subdivision (c)(2) shall apply to projects entered into prior to April 17, 1990, but shall not be construed to affect, modify, abrogate, limit or alter any decision, vote, contract, right or obligation entered into prior to the appointment of new commissioners pursuant to this subdivision (c)(2). Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 42, as added by Acts 1943, ch. 22, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29F (Williams, § 3647.29r); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-915; Acts 1989, ch. 82, §§ 2, 4; 1990, ch. 916, §§ 1, 2.
(a) In addition to its other powers, a housing authority created for a city may exercise any or all of its powers within the territorial boundaries of any other municipality not included in the area of operation of such housing authority, for the purpose of planning, undertaking, financing, constructing and operating a housing project or projects within such municipality; provided, that a resolution has been adopted: (1) By the governing body of such municipality in which the authority is to exercise its powers; and (2) By any housing authority theretofore established by such municipality and authorized to exercise its powers therein declaring that there is a need for the housing authority of the aforementioned city to exercise its powers within such municipality.
(1) By the governing body of such municipality in which the authority is to exercise its powers; and
(2) By any housing authority theretofore established by such municipality and authorized to exercise its powers therein declaring that there is a need for the housing authority of the aforementioned city to exercise its powers within such municipality.
(b) A municipality has the same powers to furnish financial and other assistance to a housing authority exercising its powers within such municipality under this section as though the municipality were within the area of operation of such authority.
(c) (1) If a housing authority plans, undertakes, finances, constructs or operates a housing project or projects within the territorial boundaries of any other municipality not included in the area of operation of such housing authority or in an unincorporated area in a county other than the one in which such housing authority is located, then the board of such authority shall be expanded. A commissioner shall be appointed from each such county and/or municipality and such commissioner shall be a resident of the municipality or county, if such project is in an unincorporated area, in which the project or projects are located. The mayor of such municipality or the county legislative body, respectively, shall appoint such commissioner. The term of office, compensation, qualifications and duties of commissioners appointed pursuant to this section shall be the same as other commissioners appointed pursuant to § 13-20-408 . (2) (A) This subsection (c) shall only apply to any municipality having a population of not less than two thousand three hundred (2,300) nor more than two thousand three hundred fifty (2,350) in any county having a population of not less than sixty-seven thousand three hundred (67,300) nor more than sixty-seven thousand four hundred (67,400) and to any municipality in any county having a population of: not less than nor more than 11,700 11,800 14,800 14,850 16,600 16,700 19,200 19,300 24,575 24,600 34,800 34,900 according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and the housing authority of any such municipality shall have all of the rights and responsibilities granted by this chapter. (B) This subdivision (c)(2) shall apply to projects entered into prior to April 17, 1990, but shall not be construed to affect, modify, abrogate, limit or alter any decision, vote, contract, right or obligation entered into prior to the appointment of new commissioners pursuant to this subdivision (c)(2).
(1) If a housing authority plans, undertakes, finances, constructs or operates a housing project or projects within the territorial boundaries of any other municipality not included in the area of operation of such housing authority or in an unincorporated area in a county other than the one in which such housing authority is located, then the board of such authority shall be expanded. A commissioner shall be appointed from each such county and/or municipality and such commissioner shall be a resident of the municipality or county, if such project is in an unincorporated area, in which the project or projects are located. The mayor of such municipality or the county legislative body, respectively, shall appoint such commissioner. The term of office, compensation, qualifications and duties of commissioners appointed pursuant to this section shall be the same as other commissioners appointed pursuant to § 13-20-408 .
(2) (A) This subsection (c) shall only apply to any municipality having a population of not less than two thousand three hundred (2,300) nor more than two thousand three hundred fifty (2,350) in any county having a population of not less than sixty-seven thousand three hundred (67,300) nor more than sixty-seven thousand four hundred (67,400) and to any municipality in any county having a population of: not less than nor more than 11,700 11,800 14,800 14,850 16,600 16,700 19,200 19,300 24,575 24,600 34,800 34,900 according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and the housing authority of any such municipality shall have all of the rights and responsibilities granted by this chapter. (B) This subdivision (c)(2) shall apply to projects entered into prior to April 17, 1990, but shall not be construed to affect, modify, abrogate, limit or alter any decision, vote, contract, right or obligation entered into prior to the appointment of new commissioners pursuant to this subdivision (c)(2).
(A) This subsection (c) shall only apply to any municipality having a population of not less than two thousand three hundred (2,300) nor more than two thousand three hundred fifty (2,350) in any county having a population of not less than sixty-seven thousand three hundred (67,300) nor more than sixty-seven thousand four hundred (67,400) and to any municipality in any county having a population of: not less than nor more than 11,700 11,800 14,800 14,850 16,600 16,700 19,200 19,300 24,575 24,600 34,800 34,900 according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and the housing authority of any such municipality shall have all of the rights and responsibilities granted by this chapter.
not less than nor more than 11,700 11,800 14,800 14,850 16,600 16,700 19,200 19,300 24,575 24,600 34,800 34,900
not less than
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11,800
14,800
14,850
16,600
16,700
19,200
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according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and the housing authority of any such municipality shall have all of the rights and responsibilities granted by this chapter.
(B) This subdivision (c)(2) shall apply to projects entered into prior to April 17, 1990, but shall not be construed to affect, modify, abrogate, limit or alter any decision, vote, contract, right or obligation entered into prior to the appointment of new commissioners pursuant to this subdivision (c)(2).
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 42, as added by Acts 1943, ch. 22, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29F (Williams, § 3647.29r); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-915; Acts 1989, ch. 82, §§ 2, 4; 1990, ch. 916, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-118 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-118
Appeal procedure - Appeals committee
Status: in_force

(a) The creating local government or local governments shall establish an appeal procedure as described in this section for any person aggrieved by the decision of the corporation with respect to real property proposed for acquisition or acquired by, held and disposed of by the corporation for the land bank. (b) The legislative body of the local government is authorized to create an appeals committee or a joint appeals committee if more than one (1) local government created the corporation. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the corporation concerning any aspect of this chapter may obtain review of the official's decision by requesting an appeal of the decision of the official in written form to the appeals committee within ten (10) days of the date of the official's decision. (c) The appeals committee shall hear the appeal within thirty (30) days of the written request for appeal. (d) The appeals committee shall consider the appeal and render a decision on all hearings within thirty (30) days of the hearing date, unless the hearing is continued from time to time by a majority vote of the committee for further information. (e) The appeals committee shall act as a quasi-judicial body whose purpose is to determine whether the corporation followed proper and authorized procedures related to the acquisition or disposal of real property held in the land bank, its applicability to the appellant, and to rule upon the actions of the official. The appeals committee shall not be bound by formal rules of evidence applicable to the various courts of the state. (f) Hearings before the appeals committee shall proceed as follows: (1) The corporate official shall explain the official's decision and the reasons for the official's decision related to the real property at issue; (2) The appellant shall explain the appellant's reasons for protesting the decision of the official; (3) The appeals committee may request further information from any corporate official. The appeals committee shall not have the power of subpoena; (4) The appeals committee shall deliberate and render a decision by a majority vote as to whether the official acted appropriately in making the decision. The decision shall also include a recommendation for appropriate legislative action to be taken by the local government, if any is required or recommended, to remedy the issue in accordance with the decision rendered by the appeals committee; (5) Decisions will be reduced to writing and copies shall be sent to all parties, including the legislative body of the local government or local governments, as appropriate, and shall become a part of the minutes of the appeals committee and the appropriate legislative body; (6) Decisions of the appeals committee shall be final. Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
(a) The creating local government or local governments shall establish an appeal procedure as described in this section for any person aggrieved by the decision of the corporation with respect to real property proposed for acquisition or acquired by, held and disposed of by the corporation for the land bank.
(b) The legislative body of the local government is authorized to create an appeals committee or a joint appeals committee if more than one (1) local government created the corporation. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the corporation concerning any aspect of this chapter may obtain review of the official's decision by requesting an appeal of the decision of the official in written form to the appeals committee within ten (10) days of the date of the official's decision.
(c) The appeals committee shall hear the appeal within thirty (30) days of the written request for appeal.
(d) The appeals committee shall consider the appeal and render a decision on all hearings within thirty (30) days of the hearing date, unless the hearing is continued from time to time by a majority vote of the committee for further information.
(e) The appeals committee shall act as a quasi-judicial body whose purpose is to determine whether the corporation followed proper and authorized procedures related to the acquisition or disposal of real property held in the land bank, its applicability to the appellant, and to rule upon the actions of the official. The appeals committee shall not be bound by formal rules of evidence applicable to the various courts of the state.
(f) Hearings before the appeals committee shall proceed as follows: (1) The corporate official shall explain the official's decision and the reasons for the official's decision related to the real property at issue; (2) The appellant shall explain the appellant's reasons for protesting the decision of the official; (3) The appeals committee may request further information from any corporate official. The appeals committee shall not have the power of subpoena; (4) The appeals committee shall deliberate and render a decision by a majority vote as to whether the official acted appropriately in making the decision. The decision shall also include a recommendation for appropriate legislative action to be taken by the local government, if any is required or recommended, to remedy the issue in accordance with the decision rendered by the appeals committee; (5) Decisions will be reduced to writing and copies shall be sent to all parties, including the legislative body of the local government or local governments, as appropriate, and shall become a part of the minutes of the appeals committee and the appropriate legislative body; (6) Decisions of the appeals committee shall be final.
(1) The corporate official shall explain the official's decision and the reasons for the official's decision related to the real property at issue;
(2) The appellant shall explain the appellant's reasons for protesting the decision of the official;
(3) The appeals committee may request further information from any corporate official. The appeals committee shall not have the power of subpoena;
(4) The appeals committee shall deliberate and render a decision by a majority vote as to whether the official acted appropriately in making the decision. The decision shall also include a recommendation for appropriate legislative action to be taken by the local government, if any is required or recommended, to remedy the issue in accordance with the decision rendered by the appeals committee;
(5) Decisions will be reduced to writing and copies shall be sent to all parties, including the legislative body of the local government or local governments, as appropriate, and shall become a part of the minutes of the appeals committee and the appropriate legislative body;
(6) Decisions of the appeals committee shall be final.
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-702 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-702
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "High capacity transit": (A) Means a form of mass transit that carries more people or provides more frequent service than a local bus service with the goal of providing faster, more convenient, and more reliable service for a larger number of passengers; and (B) Includes subway, monorail, heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and bus rapid transit; (2) "High capacity transit area" means a geographic area located within one thousand three hundred twenty feet (1,320') of a street: (A) Designated in a county's major street plan; (B) Proposed to carry high capacity transit as designated on the county's transit plan; and (C) Located in an area designated by the community's land use plan for mixed use or high density residential development; (3) "High capacity transit facility" means a right of way for high capacity transit, boarding stations, transit centers, rail track, bridges, traffic signalization for high capacity transit, high capacity transit lane markings, park-and-ride lots, and any other improvements necessary for carrying out high capacity transit; and (4) "Transit-deficient area": (A) Means a high capacity transit area where facilities for high capacity transit are necessary to promote the elimination of traffic hazards, the implementation of regional solutions to traffic congestion, and the improvement of traffic facilities in order to protect the safety, health, morals, and welfare of the community; and (B) Does not include land used predominantly in agriculture, as defined in § 1-3-105 . Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "High capacity transit": (A) Means a form of mass transit that carries more people or provides more frequent service than a local bus service with the goal of providing faster, more convenient, and more reliable service for a larger number of passengers; and (B) Includes subway, monorail, heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and bus rapid transit;
(A) Means a form of mass transit that carries more people or provides more frequent service than a local bus service with the goal of providing faster, more convenient, and more reliable service for a larger number of passengers; and
(B) Includes subway, monorail, heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and bus rapid transit;
(2) "High capacity transit area" means a geographic area located within one thousand three hundred twenty feet (1,320') of a street: (A) Designated in a county's major street plan; (B) Proposed to carry high capacity transit as designated on the county's transit plan; and (C) Located in an area designated by the community's land use plan for mixed use or high density residential development;
(A) Designated in a county's major street plan;
(B) Proposed to carry high capacity transit as designated on the county's transit plan; and
(C) Located in an area designated by the community's land use plan for mixed use or high density residential development;
(3) "High capacity transit facility" means a right of way for high capacity transit, boarding stations, transit centers, rail track, bridges, traffic signalization for high capacity transit, high capacity transit lane markings, park-and-ride lots, and any other improvements necessary for carrying out high capacity transit; and
(4) "Transit-deficient area": (A) Means a high capacity transit area where facilities for high capacity transit are necessary to promote the elimination of traffic hazards, the implementation of regional solutions to traffic congestion, and the improvement of traffic facilities in order to protect the safety, health, morals, and welfare of the community; and (B) Does not include land used predominantly in agriculture, as defined in § 1-3-105 .
(A) Means a high capacity transit area where facilities for high capacity transit are necessary to promote the elimination of traffic hazards, the implementation of regional solutions to traffic congestion, and the improvement of traffic facilities in order to protect the safety, health, morals, and welfare of the community; and
(B) Does not include land used predominantly in agriculture, as defined in § 1-3-105 .
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-303 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-303
Initial capitalization funds - Surcharge
Status: in_force

(a) Funds for the initial capitalization of the loan fund pool created by this part shall be used for loans to qualified low and moderate income persons and shall derive from the following sources in the following distribution, and payable at the rate of interest, if any, as herein provided: (1) State portion - Seventy percent (70%) of the loan fund pool shall consist of a two million five hundred thousand dollar ($2,500,000) appropriation for the state portion established by this part; and (2) Local portion - Thirty percent (30%) of the loan fund pool shall derive from appropriations, reserves or dedications by any county where the property is located which has agreed to participate in the project. Any county desiring to participate in the loan fund pool shall appropriate, reserve or dedicate revenues to fund its respective local portion prior to its acceptance by THDA to participate in the loan fund pool created by this part. (b) (1) Any county so participating may, by ordinance or resolution, levy a surcharge of one dollar ($1.00) per residential permit and five dollars ($5.00) per commercial permit issued by the county agency or department of codes administration. (2) Such surcharge may be levied on construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, moving, demolition, sign, use and occupancy, sand and gravel extraction, extension, trailer space and mobile home space, curb cut, driveway entrances and exits, sidewalks, automatic sprinklers, standpipes, and excavation and grading permits, as well as any other permit which may be issued by the county agency or department of codes administration. (3) All surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection (b) shall be reserved, dedicated, or appropriated to fund, in whole or in part, the local portion of the homebuyers' revolving loan fund program. (4) If state portion funds are not available, then surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection (b) may be used as the sole source for funding the county's homebuyers' revolving loan fund program or may be used in combination with such other funding sources as may be available. (5) This subsection (b) applies only to counties of the first and second classes as classified in § 8-24-101 ; and to counties having a population of: not less than nor more than 21,575 21,675 37,000 37,100 according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 3; 1986, ch. 510, § 3; 1987, ch. 367, §§ 1-3; 1999, ch. 68, § 1.
(a) Funds for the initial capitalization of the loan fund pool created by this part shall be used for loans to qualified low and moderate income persons and shall derive from the following sources in the following distribution, and payable at the rate of interest, if any, as herein provided: (1) State portion - Seventy percent (70%) of the loan fund pool shall consist of a two million five hundred thousand dollar ($2,500,000) appropriation for the state portion established by this part; and (2) Local portion - Thirty percent (30%) of the loan fund pool shall derive from appropriations, reserves or dedications by any county where the property is located which has agreed to participate in the project. Any county desiring to participate in the loan fund pool shall appropriate, reserve or dedicate revenues to fund its respective local portion prior to its acceptance by THDA to participate in the loan fund pool created by this part.
(1) State portion - Seventy percent (70%) of the loan fund pool shall consist of a two million five hundred thousand dollar ($2,500,000) appropriation for the state portion established by this part; and
(2) Local portion - Thirty percent (30%) of the loan fund pool shall derive from appropriations, reserves or dedications by any county where the property is located which has agreed to participate in the project. Any county desiring to participate in the loan fund pool shall appropriate, reserve or dedicate revenues to fund its respective local portion prior to its acceptance by THDA to participate in the loan fund pool created by this part.
(b) (1) Any county so participating may, by ordinance or resolution, levy a surcharge of one dollar ($1.00) per residential permit and five dollars ($5.00) per commercial permit issued by the county agency or department of codes administration. (2) Such surcharge may be levied on construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, moving, demolition, sign, use and occupancy, sand and gravel extraction, extension, trailer space and mobile home space, curb cut, driveway entrances and exits, sidewalks, automatic sprinklers, standpipes, and excavation and grading permits, as well as any other permit which may be issued by the county agency or department of codes administration. (3) All surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection (b) shall be reserved, dedicated, or appropriated to fund, in whole or in part, the local portion of the homebuyers' revolving loan fund program. (4) If state portion funds are not available, then surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection (b) may be used as the sole source for funding the county's homebuyers' revolving loan fund program or may be used in combination with such other funding sources as may be available. (5) This subsection (b) applies only to counties of the first and second classes as classified in § 8-24-101 ; and to counties having a population of: not less than nor more than 21,575 21,675 37,000 37,100 according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(1) Any county so participating may, by ordinance or resolution, levy a surcharge of one dollar ($1.00) per residential permit and five dollars ($5.00) per commercial permit issued by the county agency or department of codes administration.
(2) Such surcharge may be levied on construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, moving, demolition, sign, use and occupancy, sand and gravel extraction, extension, trailer space and mobile home space, curb cut, driveway entrances and exits, sidewalks, automatic sprinklers, standpipes, and excavation and grading permits, as well as any other permit which may be issued by the county agency or department of codes administration.
(3) All surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection (b) shall be reserved, dedicated, or appropriated to fund, in whole or in part, the local portion of the homebuyers' revolving loan fund program.
(4) If state portion funds are not available, then surcharges collected pursuant to this subsection (b) may be used as the sole source for funding the county's homebuyers' revolving loan fund program or may be used in combination with such other funding sources as may be available.
(5) This subsection (b) applies only to counties of the first and second classes as classified in § 8-24-101 ; and to counties having a population of: not less than nor more than 21,575 21,675 37,000 37,100 according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
not less than nor more than 21,575 21,675 37,000 37,100
not less than
nor more than
21,575
21,675
37,000
37,100
according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 3; 1986, ch. 510, § 3; 1987, ch. 367, §§ 1-3; 1999, ch. 68, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-5-101 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 13-5-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Older Neighborhood Preservation Act." Acts 2004, ch. 536, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Older Neighborhood Preservation Act."
Acts 2004, ch. 536, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-13-202 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-202
Legislative findings and purpose
Status: in_force

The general assembly hereby finds that state government should do more to encourage and support community-based efforts of inner city residents to take a firm stand against the intrusion of drugs, crime, fear, decay and urban blight. By this enactment, the general assembly seeks to encourage and support such grassroots efforts and to foster a higher level of cooperation among public and private organizations seeking to address the special needs of such inner city residents. Acts 1996, ch. 896, § 2.
The general assembly hereby finds that state government should do more to encourage and support community-based efforts of inner city residents to take a firm stand against the intrusion of drugs, crime, fear, decay and urban blight. By this enactment, the general assembly seeks to encourage and support such grassroots efforts and to foster a higher level of cooperation among public and private organizations seeking to address the special needs of such inner city residents.
Acts 1996, ch. 896, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-19-102 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 13-19-102
Application - Utilization of solar hot water heating systems
Status: in_force

(a) The state code for energy conservation established by this chapter shall govern the design and construction of new buildings and structures or portions thereof and additions to existing buildings that provide facilities or shelter for public assembly, educational, business, mercantile, institutional, storage, and residential occupancies, as well as those portions of factory and industrial occupancies designed primarily for human occupancy by regulating their exterior envelopes and the selection of their heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, service water heating, electrical distribution and illuminating systems and equipment for effective use of energy. (b) The state building commission shall utilize solar hot water heating systems if cost-efficient over the term of the bonds in any projects that involve conventional hot water systems. Acts 1978, ch. 888, § 2; 1979, ch. 403, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-2502.
(a) The state code for energy conservation established by this chapter shall govern the design and construction of new buildings and structures or portions thereof and additions to existing buildings that provide facilities or shelter for public assembly, educational, business, mercantile, institutional, storage, and residential occupancies, as well as those portions of factory and industrial occupancies designed primarily for human occupancy by regulating their exterior envelopes and the selection of their heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, service water heating, electrical distribution and illuminating systems and equipment for effective use of energy.
(b) The state building commission shall utilize solar hot water heating systems if cost-efficient over the term of the bonds in any projects that involve conventional hot water systems.
Acts 1978, ch. 888, § 2; 1979, ch. 403, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-2502.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-19-104 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 13-19-104
Amendment to code
Status: in_force

Section 104.1 of the Model Energy Code, 1992 Edition shall be amended by deleting the period at the end of the section and replacing it with a semicolon followed by these words "however, the building official may not require submission of plans prepared by a licensed engineer or architect in the case of plans for single family dwellings and duplexes." Acts 1978, ch. 888, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-2504; Acts 1993, ch. 193, § 3; 1994, ch. 977, § 1.
Section 104.1 of the Model Energy Code, 1992 Edition shall be amended by deleting the period at the end of the section and replacing it with a semicolon followed by these words "however, the building official may not require submission of plans prepared by a licensed engineer or architect in the case of plans for single family dwellings and duplexes."
Acts 1978, ch. 888, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-2504; Acts 1993, ch. 193, § 3; 1994, ch. 977, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-26-103 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 26 / Section 13-26-103
Governing board of human resource agency - Executive committee - Advisory council - Meetings
Status: in_force

(a) When a human resource agency (HRA) is created pursuant to § 13-26-102 , a governing board is established for the HRA. (b) (1) The membership of the governing board consists of: (A) Each county mayor within the HRA's district; (B) Three (3) or more municipal mayors within the HRA's district who serve on a rotating basis as determined by the bylaws of the HRA; (C) A senate member who is selected by the senators whose districts are wholly or partially in the area served by the HRA; and (D) A representative member who is selected by the representatives whose districts are wholly or partially in the HRA. (2) An HRA may appoint additional persons to the governing board as required by state or federal guidelines. (c) A member of the general assembly shall not receive any compensation for the member's service on a board. (d) The board may appoint an executive committee to act for the board. The board shall determine the authority and composition of the committee. (e) The governing board, executive committee, or advisory council may conduct special or regular meetings. (f) The governing board shall appoint an advisory council composed of ex officio nonvoting members, to be invited to meet with the governing board at least once annually. The membership of the council is broadly based and equitably distributed between representatives of providers and consumers of human resource services and as established by law, and the council includes members of the governing board and municipal mayors in the service area of the human resource agency. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 1, eff. 5/18/2021. Acts 1973, ch. 289, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-2103; Acts 1980, ch. 677, §1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
(a) When a human resource agency (HRA) is created pursuant to § 13-26-102 , a governing board is established for the HRA.
(b) (1) The membership of the governing board consists of: (A) Each county mayor within the HRA's district; (B) Three (3) or more municipal mayors within the HRA's district who serve on a rotating basis as determined by the bylaws of the HRA; (C) A senate member who is selected by the senators whose districts are wholly or partially in the area served by the HRA; and (D) A representative member who is selected by the representatives whose districts are wholly or partially in the HRA. (2) An HRA may appoint additional persons to the governing board as required by state or federal guidelines.
(1) The membership of the governing board consists of: (A) Each county mayor within the HRA's district; (B) Three (3) or more municipal mayors within the HRA's district who serve on a rotating basis as determined by the bylaws of the HRA; (C) A senate member who is selected by the senators whose districts are wholly or partially in the area served by the HRA; and (D) A representative member who is selected by the representatives whose districts are wholly or partially in the HRA.
(A) Each county mayor within the HRA's district;
(B) Three (3) or more municipal mayors within the HRA's district who serve on a rotating basis as determined by the bylaws of the HRA;
(C) A senate member who is selected by the senators whose districts are wholly or partially in the area served by the HRA; and
(D) A representative member who is selected by the representatives whose districts are wholly or partially in the HRA.
(2) An HRA may appoint additional persons to the governing board as required by state or federal guidelines.
(c) A member of the general assembly shall not receive any compensation for the member's service on a board.
(d) The board may appoint an executive committee to act for the board. The board shall determine the authority and composition of the committee.
(e) The governing board, executive committee, or advisory council may conduct special or regular meetings.
(f) The governing board shall appoint an advisory council composed of ex officio nonvoting members, to be invited to meet with the governing board at least once annually. The membership of the council is broadly based and equitably distributed between representatives of providers and consumers of human resource services and as established by law, and the council includes members of the governing board and municipal mayors in the service area of the human resource agency.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 1, eff. 5/18/2021.
Acts 1973, ch. 289, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-2103; Acts 1980, ch. 677, §1; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-18-124 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 18 / Section 13-18-124
Limitations on injunctive relief not part of final judgment
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), no court shall have jurisdiction to grant any injunctive relief lasting longer than ninety (90) days against any act pursuant to this chapter, except in conjunction with the final judgment entered in a case. (b) No court shall have jurisdiction to grant any injunctive relief preventing the enforcement of a project decision schedule except in conjunction with a final judgment. If the court on review determines that a deadline on a project decision schedule is not reasonable, the court may instruct the board to extend the deadline period. Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 24.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), no court shall have jurisdiction to grant any injunctive relief lasting longer than ninety (90) days against any act pursuant to this chapter, except in conjunction with the final judgment entered in a case.
(b) No court shall have jurisdiction to grant any injunctive relief preventing the enforcement of a project decision schedule except in conjunction with a final judgment. If the court on review determines that a deadline on a project decision schedule is not reasonable, the court may instruct the board to extend the deadline period.
Acts 1981, ch. 131, § 24.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-706 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-706
Tax increment financing provision
Status: in_force

(a) An authority is authorized to adopt a transit-oriented redevelopment plan that contains a tax increment financing provision stipulating that any taxes levied upon property within the boundaries of the transit-oriented redevelopment plan each year by a taxing agency after the effective date of the resolution of the governing body approving the transit-oriented redevelopment plan or amendment, shall be divided as provided in § 9-23-103 . (b) (1) If an authority adopts a transit-oriented redevelopment plan or an amendment to an existing plan that includes tax increment financing provisions, the new plan or the existing plan, as amended, must describe, in addition to the matters required by § 13-20-704(a)(1) , the following: (A) An estimate of the cost of the transit-oriented redevelopment project; (B) The sources of revenue to finance the costs of the project, including the estimated tax increment; (C) An estimate of the amount and the final maturity of bonded or other indebtedness to be incurred; and (D) An estimate of the impact of the tax increment financing provision upon all taxing agencies in which the transit-oriented redevelopment project is to be located. (2) The information set forth in subdivision (b)(1) shall be made available to the public not less than five (5) days prior to the date set for the public hearing required by § 13-20-704(a)(3) . (c) (1) After the approval by the governing body of a transit-oriented redevelopment plan containing a tax increment financing provision or an amendment to an existing plan adding a tax increment financing provision, the authority shall transmit to the appropriate assessors of property and to each taxing agency to be affected: (A) A copy of the description of all land within the transit-oriented redevelopment area; (B) The date or dates of the approval of the transit-oriented redevelopment plan or amendment to the plan; (C) A copy of the resolution approving the redevelopment plan or approving an amendment to the plan; and (D) A map or plat indicating the boundaries of the property. (2) Taxes shall, when collected, be allocated and paid in the manner provided in the transit-oriented redevelopment plan or amendment to the plan. (d) The following types of property shall have the same tax status as if such leased property were owned by private individuals or corporations: (1) Any property which the authority financed with tax increments, and leases to private individuals or corporations for development under a transit-oriented redevelopment plan; and (2) Any property which the authority has financed with tax increments, and has developed under a transit-oriented redevelopment plan and leases to private individuals or corporations. (e) In the event of any conflict between this section or this part and the Uniformity in Tax Increment Financing Act of 2012, the Uniformity in Tax Increment Financing Act of 2012 shall control. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
(a) An authority is authorized to adopt a transit-oriented redevelopment plan that contains a tax increment financing provision stipulating that any taxes levied upon property within the boundaries of the transit-oriented redevelopment plan each year by a taxing agency after the effective date of the resolution of the governing body approving the transit-oriented redevelopment plan or amendment, shall be divided as provided in § 9-23-103 .
(b) (1) If an authority adopts a transit-oriented redevelopment plan or an amendment to an existing plan that includes tax increment financing provisions, the new plan or the existing plan, as amended, must describe, in addition to the matters required by § 13-20-704(a)(1) , the following: (A) An estimate of the cost of the transit-oriented redevelopment project; (B) The sources of revenue to finance the costs of the project, including the estimated tax increment; (C) An estimate of the amount and the final maturity of bonded or other indebtedness to be incurred; and (D) An estimate of the impact of the tax increment financing provision upon all taxing agencies in which the transit-oriented redevelopment project is to be located. (2) The information set forth in subdivision (b)(1) shall be made available to the public not less than five (5) days prior to the date set for the public hearing required by § 13-20-704(a)(3) .
(1) If an authority adopts a transit-oriented redevelopment plan or an amendment to an existing plan that includes tax increment financing provisions, the new plan or the existing plan, as amended, must describe, in addition to the matters required by § 13-20-704(a)(1) , the following: (A) An estimate of the cost of the transit-oriented redevelopment project; (B) The sources of revenue to finance the costs of the project, including the estimated tax increment; (C) An estimate of the amount and the final maturity of bonded or other indebtedness to be incurred; and (D) An estimate of the impact of the tax increment financing provision upon all taxing agencies in which the transit-oriented redevelopment project is to be located.
(A) An estimate of the cost of the transit-oriented redevelopment project;
(B) The sources of revenue to finance the costs of the project, including the estimated tax increment;
(C) An estimate of the amount and the final maturity of bonded or other indebtedness to be incurred; and
(D) An estimate of the impact of the tax increment financing provision upon all taxing agencies in which the transit-oriented redevelopment project is to be located.
(2) The information set forth in subdivision (b)(1) shall be made available to the public not less than five (5) days prior to the date set for the public hearing required by § 13-20-704(a)(3) .
(c) (1) After the approval by the governing body of a transit-oriented redevelopment plan containing a tax increment financing provision or an amendment to an existing plan adding a tax increment financing provision, the authority shall transmit to the appropriate assessors of property and to each taxing agency to be affected: (A) A copy of the description of all land within the transit-oriented redevelopment area; (B) The date or dates of the approval of the transit-oriented redevelopment plan or amendment to the plan; (C) A copy of the resolution approving the redevelopment plan or approving an amendment to the plan; and (D) A map or plat indicating the boundaries of the property. (2) Taxes shall, when collected, be allocated and paid in the manner provided in the transit-oriented redevelopment plan or amendment to the plan.
(1) After the approval by the governing body of a transit-oriented redevelopment plan containing a tax increment financing provision or an amendment to an existing plan adding a tax increment financing provision, the authority shall transmit to the appropriate assessors of property and to each taxing agency to be affected: (A) A copy of the description of all land within the transit-oriented redevelopment area; (B) The date or dates of the approval of the transit-oriented redevelopment plan or amendment to the plan; (C) A copy of the resolution approving the redevelopment plan or approving an amendment to the plan; and (D) A map or plat indicating the boundaries of the property.
(A) A copy of the description of all land within the transit-oriented redevelopment area;
(B) The date or dates of the approval of the transit-oriented redevelopment plan or amendment to the plan;
(C) A copy of the resolution approving the redevelopment plan or approving an amendment to the plan; and
(D) A map or plat indicating the boundaries of the property.
(2) Taxes shall, when collected, be allocated and paid in the manner provided in the transit-oriented redevelopment plan or amendment to the plan.
(d) The following types of property shall have the same tax status as if such leased property were owned by private individuals or corporations: (1) Any property which the authority financed with tax increments, and leases to private individuals or corporations for development under a transit-oriented redevelopment plan; and (2) Any property which the authority has financed with tax increments, and has developed under a transit-oriented redevelopment plan and leases to private individuals or corporations.
(1) Any property which the authority financed with tax increments, and leases to private individuals or corporations for development under a transit-oriented redevelopment plan; and
(2) Any property which the authority has financed with tax increments, and has developed under a transit-oriented redevelopment plan and leases to private individuals or corporations.
(e) In the event of any conflict between this section or this part and the Uniformity in Tax Increment Financing Act of 2012, the Uniformity in Tax Increment Financing Act of 2012 shall control.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-6-103 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 13-6-103
Maintenance at level of community standards
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of residential rental property or residential property shall be required to maintain the exterior of such property and the lot on which the residential rental property or residential property is located at a level which is no less than the community standards of the residential property in the area. (b) It is prima facie evidence that the residential rental property or residential property is not maintained at the community standards of the residential property in the area if the owner of such residential rental property or residential property has been cited for three (3) or more separate violations of local building and construction codes or property standards governing residential property within a one-year period and the owner has not brought the property into compliance with such building and construction codes or property standards within such period. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 727,s 4, eff. 4/7/2016. Acts 2004, ch. 843, § 3.
(a) The owner of residential rental property or residential property shall be required to maintain the exterior of such property and the lot on which the residential rental property or residential property is located at a level which is no less than the community standards of the residential property in the area.
(b) It is prima facie evidence that the residential rental property or residential property is not maintained at the community standards of the residential property in the area if the owner of such residential rental property or residential property has been cited for three (3) or more separate violations of local building and construction codes or property standards governing residential property within a one-year period and the owner has not brought the property into compliance with such building and construction codes or property standards within such period.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 727,s 4, eff. 4/7/2016.
Acts 2004, ch. 843, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-3-103 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 13-3-103
Organization of regional planning commissions - Planning director - Expenses - Rules and records
Status: in_force

Each regional planning commission shall elect its chair from among its appointed members. The term of the chair shall be one (1) year with eligibility for reelection. Each regional planning commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business which shall include, but not be limited to, the selection of additional officers from among its members it deems appropriate to fulfill the organizational needs of the regional planning commission, the requirements for the regional planning commission to make findings of fact, statements of material evidence and reasons for its actions as part of each motion or action of the regional planning commission and the keeping of a record of its resolutions, transactions, motions, actions, and determinations which shall be a public record. Any provision relating to the appointment of a planning director contained in any metropolitan or county charter or private act or interlocal agreement must be used in appointing a planning director. In the absence of such a provision, the county mayor, county executive or metropolitan mayor or executive shall, in accordance with § 5-6-106(c) , have the authority to appoint a planning director, who shall be qualified by membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners, experienced in city, regional or state planning or educated in a related academic field. Any person serving as a planning director on March 31, 2010, shall not be required to meet the aforementioned qualifications. The planning director shall have the power and authority to hire and fix the compensation, within the funds appropriated by the legislative body for this purpose, of such other employees and staff as the director may deem necessary for the work of the planning commission. The regional planning commission may also contract with planners or other experts for such services as it may require within the funds appropriated by the legislative body for this purpose. The trustee or other appropriate financial official of the county or metropolitan government, within the funds appropriated by the legislative body for this purpose, will disperse funds for the salary or salaries of the planning director and staff and the operational expenses of the planning office and the contracted services of planners or other experts retained to provide assistance to and studies, plans, reviews and reports for the regional planning commission. A regional planning commission serving a single county may also receive and expend funds from grants, gifts, contracts, fees, and appropriations from federal, state, other local governments or private sources for the purpose of carrying on its planning functions, subject to appropriation of the county legislative body. A multi-jurisdictional regional planning commission may receive and expend funds from grants, gifts, contracts, fees, and appropriations from federal, state, other local governments or private sources for the purpose of carrying on its planning functions in accordance with the interlocal agreement which created the commission. Acts 1935, ch. 43, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 3291.16 (Williams, § 552.16); impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 542, § 15; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-203; Acts 2010, ch. 701, § 2.
Each regional planning commission shall elect its chair from among its appointed members. The term of the chair shall be one (1) year with eligibility for reelection. Each regional planning commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business which shall include, but not be limited to, the selection of additional officers from among its members it deems appropriate to fulfill the organizational needs of the regional planning commission, the requirements for the regional planning commission to make findings of fact, statements of material evidence and reasons for its actions as part of each motion or action of the regional planning commission and the keeping of a record of its resolutions, transactions, motions, actions, and determinations which shall be a public record. Any provision relating to the appointment of a planning director contained in any metropolitan or county charter or private act or interlocal agreement must be used in appointing a planning director. In the absence of such a provision, the county mayor, county executive or metropolitan mayor or executive shall, in accordance with § 5-6-106(c) , have the authority to appoint a planning director, who shall be qualified by membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners, experienced in city, regional or state planning or educated in a related academic field. Any person serving as a planning director on March 31, 2010, shall not be required to meet the aforementioned qualifications. The planning director shall have the power and authority to hire and fix the compensation, within the funds appropriated by the legislative body for this purpose, of such other employees and staff as the director may deem necessary for the work of the planning commission. The regional planning commission may also contract with planners or other experts for such services as it may require within the funds appropriated by the legislative body for this purpose. The trustee or other appropriate financial official of the county or metropolitan government, within the funds appropriated by the legislative body for this purpose, will disperse funds for the salary or salaries of the planning director and staff and the operational expenses of the planning office and the contracted services of planners or other experts retained to provide assistance to and studies, plans, reviews and reports for the regional planning commission. A regional planning commission serving a single county may also receive and expend funds from grants, gifts, contracts, fees, and appropriations from federal, state, other local governments or private sources for the purpose of carrying on its planning functions, subject to appropriation of the county legislative body. A multi-jurisdictional regional planning commission may receive and expend funds from grants, gifts, contracts, fees, and appropriations from federal, state, other local governments or private sources for the purpose of carrying on its planning functions in accordance with the interlocal agreement which created the commission.
Acts 1935, ch. 43, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 3291.16 (Williams, § 552.16); impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 542, § 15; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 16, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-203; Acts 2010, ch. 701, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-8-107 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 13-8-107
Liability
Status: in_force

The party or parties controlling the operation and maintenance of the security gate or barrier shall be liable for any damages caused by the improper operation of the security gate or barrier. Acts 2008, ch. 1008, § 8.
The party or parties controlling the operation and maintenance of the security gate or barrier shall be liable for any damages caused by the improper operation of the security gate or barrier.
Acts 2008, ch. 1008, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-304 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 13-4-304
Procedure on submission of plats - Approval or disapproval - Contents - Hearings - Procedure in certain counties
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall approve or disapprove a plat within sixty (60) days after the initial consideration of the plat by the commission meeting in a regularly scheduled session, unless at the end of the sixty-day period there is a holiday or an unexpected interceding event that would close municipal or county offices and thus affect the normal computation of the sixty-day period, in which case the plat shall be approved or disapproved after the interrupted sixty-day period at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the commission; otherwise, the plat shall be deemed approved and a certificate to that effect shall be issued by the commission on demand. The applicant for the commission's approval may waive the time requirement set in this subsection (a) and consent to an extension or extensions of the applicable time period. When a plat has been filed with the appropriate officials of the planning commission, the plat shall be placed on the agenda of the planning commission within thirty (30) days of the filing or the next regularly scheduled planning commission meeting after the thirty-day period. The applicant may waive the time frame requirement for the appearance of the plat on the agenda. (b) The ground of disapproval of any plat shall be stated upon the records of the commission. (c) Any plat submitted to the commission shall contain the name and address of a person to whom notice of hearing shall be sent; and no plat shall be acted upon by the commission without affording a hearing thereon, notice of the time and place of which shall be sent by mail to such address not less than five (5) days before the date fixed for such hearing. (d) In counties having populations not less than three hundred twenty-five thousand (325,000) nor more than four hundred thousand (400,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, in the event the municipal planning commission approves or disapproves a plat after a hearing thereon, the applicant submitting the plat or any person who was a party for or against the plat request at the planning commission hearing shall have the right within thirty (30) days after such approval or disapproval to have the action of the municipal planning commission reviewed by the chief legislative body of the municipality having jurisdiction over zoning matters, who shall by majority vote approve or disapprove the plat. If the plat is approved, the secretary of the regional planning commission shall endorse the plat for recording as prescribed in § 13-3-402 . No such plat shall be recorded until after the county court or other legislative body has acted on a request for a review of the action of the planning commission if there is a request within thirty (30) days. Acts 1935, ch. 45, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3407.12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-604; Acts 1973, ch. 402, § 2; 1993, ch. 312, § 1; 2007, ch. 137, § 1; 2009, ch. 34, § 1.
(a) The commission shall approve or disapprove a plat within sixty (60) days after the initial consideration of the plat by the commission meeting in a regularly scheduled session, unless at the end of the sixty-day period there is a holiday or an unexpected interceding event that would close municipal or county offices and thus affect the normal computation of the sixty-day period, in which case the plat shall be approved or disapproved after the interrupted sixty-day period at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the commission; otherwise, the plat shall be deemed approved and a certificate to that effect shall be issued by the commission on demand. The applicant for the commission's approval may waive the time requirement set in this subsection (a) and consent to an extension or extensions of the applicable time period. When a plat has been filed with the appropriate officials of the planning commission, the plat shall be placed on the agenda of the planning commission within thirty (30) days of the filing or the next regularly scheduled planning commission meeting after the thirty-day period. The applicant may waive the time frame requirement for the appearance of the plat on the agenda.
(b) The ground of disapproval of any plat shall be stated upon the records of the commission.
(c) Any plat submitted to the commission shall contain the name and address of a person to whom notice of hearing shall be sent; and no plat shall be acted upon by the commission without affording a hearing thereon, notice of the time and place of which shall be sent by mail to such address not less than five (5) days before the date fixed for such hearing.
(d) In counties having populations not less than three hundred twenty-five thousand (325,000) nor more than four hundred thousand (400,000), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, in the event the municipal planning commission approves or disapproves a plat after a hearing thereon, the applicant submitting the plat or any person who was a party for or against the plat request at the planning commission hearing shall have the right within thirty (30) days after such approval or disapproval to have the action of the municipal planning commission reviewed by the chief legislative body of the municipality having jurisdiction over zoning matters, who shall by majority vote approve or disapprove the plat. If the plat is approved, the secretary of the regional planning commission shall endorse the plat for recording as prescribed in § 13-3-402 . No such plat shall be recorded until after the county court or other legislative body has acted on a request for a review of the action of the planning commission if there is a request within thirty (30) days.
Acts 1935, ch. 45, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3407.12; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-604; Acts 1973, ch. 402, § 2; 1993, ch. 312, § 1; 2007, ch. 137, § 1; 2009, ch. 34, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-104 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-104
Conditions rendering structure unfit for human occupation or use
Status: in_force

An ordinance adopted by a municipality under this part shall provide that the public officer may determine that a structure is unfit for human occupation or use if the public officer finds that conditions exist in such structure which are dangerous or injurious to the health, safety or morals of the occupants of such structure, the occupants of neighboring structures or other residents of such municipality. Such conditions may include the following, without limiting the generality of the foregoing: defects therein increasing the hazards of fire, accident, or other calamities; lack of adequate ventilation, light, or sanitary facilities; dilapidation; disrepair; structural defects; or uncleanliness. Such ordinance may provide additional standards to guide the public officer, or the public officer's agents, in determining the fitness of a dwelling for human occupation or use. Acts 1939, ch. 152, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.33 (Williams, § 3647.45); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1204; Acts 1985, ch. 286, § 5.
An ordinance adopted by a municipality under this part shall provide that the public officer may determine that a structure is unfit for human occupation or use if the public officer finds that conditions exist in such structure which are dangerous or injurious to the health, safety or morals of the occupants of such structure, the occupants of neighboring structures or other residents of such municipality. Such conditions may include the following, without limiting the generality of the foregoing: defects therein increasing the hazards of fire, accident, or other calamities; lack of adequate ventilation, light, or sanitary facilities; dilapidation; disrepair; structural defects; or uncleanliness. Such ordinance may provide additional standards to guide the public officer, or the public officer's agents, in determining the fitness of a dwelling for human occupation or use.
Acts 1939, ch. 152, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.33 (Williams, § 3647.45); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1204; Acts 1985, ch. 286, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-22-111 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 22 / Section 13-22-111
Guaranty account
Status: in_force

The agency shall establish a special account, to be known as the guaranty account, and shall pay into this account all moneys appropriated and made available by the state for the purposes of the account, and other moneys which may be made available for the purposes of the account from any other source. All moneys held in the guaranty account shall be used by the agency to meet its liabilities on contracts made by it pursuant to § 13-22-112 and upon such terms and conditions as the agency may prescribe. Acts 1973, ch. 313, § 11; 1975, ch. 339, § 9; T.C.A., § 13-2211; Acts 1988, ch. 901, § 4.
The agency shall establish a special account, to be known as the guaranty account, and shall pay into this account all moneys appropriated and made available by the state for the purposes of the account, and other moneys which may be made available for the purposes of the account from any other source. All moneys held in the guaranty account shall be used by the agency to meet its liabilities on contracts made by it pursuant to § 13-22-112 and upon such terms and conditions as the agency may prescribe.
Acts 1973, ch. 313, § 11; 1975, ch. 339, § 9; T.C.A., § 13-2211; Acts 1988, ch. 901, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-705 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-705
Land available for use
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may make land in a transit-oriented redevelopment project available for use by private enterprise or public agencies in accordance with the transit-oriented redevelopment plan. The land may be made available at its use value, which represents the value, whether expressed in terms of rental or capital price, at which the authority determines the land should be made available in order that it may be developed or redeveloped for the purposes specified in the plan. (b) (1) To assure that land acquired in a transit-oriented redevelopment project is used in accordance with the redevelopment plan, an authority, upon the sale or lease of the land, shall obligate purchasers or lessees to: (A) Use the land for the purpose designated in the transit-oriented redevelopment plan; (B) Begin the building of their improvements within a period of time which the authority fixes as reasonable; or (C) Comply with any other conditions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this part. (2) Any such obligations by the purchaser shall be covenants and conditions running with the land where the authority so stipulates. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
(a) The authority may make land in a transit-oriented redevelopment project available for use by private enterprise or public agencies in accordance with the transit-oriented redevelopment plan. The land may be made available at its use value, which represents the value, whether expressed in terms of rental or capital price, at which the authority determines the land should be made available in order that it may be developed or redeveloped for the purposes specified in the plan.
(b) (1) To assure that land acquired in a transit-oriented redevelopment project is used in accordance with the redevelopment plan, an authority, upon the sale or lease of the land, shall obligate purchasers or lessees to: (A) Use the land for the purpose designated in the transit-oriented redevelopment plan; (B) Begin the building of their improvements within a period of time which the authority fixes as reasonable; or (C) Comply with any other conditions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this part. (2) Any such obligations by the purchaser shall be covenants and conditions running with the land where the authority so stipulates.
(1) To assure that land acquired in a transit-oriented redevelopment project is used in accordance with the redevelopment plan, an authority, upon the sale or lease of the land, shall obligate purchasers or lessees to: (A) Use the land for the purpose designated in the transit-oriented redevelopment plan; (B) Begin the building of their improvements within a period of time which the authority fixes as reasonable; or (C) Comply with any other conditions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.
(A) Use the land for the purpose designated in the transit-oriented redevelopment plan;
(B) Begin the building of their improvements within a period of time which the authority fixes as reasonable; or
(C) Comply with any other conditions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.
(2) Any such obligations by the purchaser shall be covenants and conditions running with the land where the authority so stipulates.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 254,s 1, eff. 5/2/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-119 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-119
Monitoring of corporation by comptroller of the treasury
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller of the treasury shall monitor the actions of the corporation for a period of three (3) years from the date the corporation is created. (b) No later than March 1st following the end of the third year of the creation of the corporation, the comptroller shall file a report with the governor and the state and local government committee of the senate and the local government committee of the house of representatives with recommendations concerning whether the pilot project should be continued, expanded or discontinued, together with recommended legislative actions based on such decision. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236,s 67, eff. 4/19/2013. Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
(a) The comptroller of the treasury shall monitor the actions of the corporation for a period of three (3) years from the date the corporation is created.
(b) No later than March 1st following the end of the third year of the creation of the corporation, the comptroller shall file a report with the governor and the state and local government committee of the senate and the local government committee of the house of representatives with recommendations concerning whether the pilot project should be continued, expanded or discontinued, together with recommended legislative actions based on such decision.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 236,s 67, eff. 4/19/2013.
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.