Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-104 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 13-4-104
Submission of proposed construction to commission - Approval - Failure to approve - Overruling nonapproval
Status: in_force

Whenever the commission shall have adopted the plan of the municipality or any part thereof, then and thenceforth no street, park or other public way, ground, place or space, no public building or structure, or no public utility, whether publicly or privately owned, shall be constructed or authorized in the municipality until and unless the location and extent thereof shall have been submitted to and approved by the planning commission; provided, that in case of disapproval, the commission shall communicate its reasons to the chief legislative body of the municipality, and such legislative body, by a vote of a majority of its membership, shall have the power to overrule such disapproval and, upon such overruling, such legislative body shall have the power to proceed; provided, that if the public way, ground, place, space, building, structure or utility be one the authorization or financing of which does not, under the law governing the same, fall within the province of such legislative body, then the submission to the planning commission shall be by the state, county, district, municipal or other board or official having such jurisdiction, and the planning commission's disapproval may be overruled by such board by a majority vote of its membership, or by such official. The widening, narrowing, relocation, vacation, change in the use, acceptance, acquisition, sale or lease of any street or public way, ground, place, property or structure shall be subject to similar submission and approval, and the failure to approve may be similarly overruled. The failure of the commission to act within thirty (30) days from and after the date of official submission to it shall be deemed approval, unless a longer period be granted by such chief legislative body or other submitting board or official. Acts 1935, ch. 34, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 3493.7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-507.
Whenever the commission shall have adopted the plan of the municipality or any part thereof, then and thenceforth no street, park or other public way, ground, place or space, no public building or structure, or no public utility, whether publicly or privately owned, shall be constructed or authorized in the municipality until and unless the location and extent thereof shall have been submitted to and approved by the planning commission; provided, that in case of disapproval, the commission shall communicate its reasons to the chief legislative body of the municipality, and such legislative body, by a vote of a majority of its membership, shall have the power to overrule such disapproval and, upon such overruling, such legislative body shall have the power to proceed; provided, that if the public way, ground, place, space, building, structure or utility be one the authorization or financing of which does not, under the law governing the same, fall within the province of such legislative body, then the submission to the planning commission shall be by the state, county, district, municipal or other board or official having such jurisdiction, and the planning commission's disapproval may be overruled by such board by a majority vote of its membership, or by such official. The widening, narrowing, relocation, vacation, change in the use, acceptance, acquisition, sale or lease of any street or public way, ground, place, property or structure shall be subject to similar submission and approval, and the failure to approve may be similarly overruled. The failure of the commission to act within thirty (30) days from and after the date of official submission to it shall be deemed approval, unless a longer period be granted by such chief legislative body or other submitting board or official.
Acts 1935, ch. 34, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 3493.7; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-507.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-24-304 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 24 / Section 13-24-304
Planning for and regulating the siting of wireless telecommunications support structures
Status: in_force

A municipal, county or regional planning commission or any municipal or county legislative body, referred to as an authority in this section and § 13-24-305 , that has adopted planning and zoning regulations, may plan for and regulate the siting of wireless telecommunications support structures in accordance with locally adopted planning or zoning regulations and this chapter. Acts 2005, ch. 373, § 1.
A municipal, county or regional planning commission or any municipal or county legislative body, referred to as an authority in this section and § 13-24-305 , that has adopted planning and zoning regulations, may plan for and regulate the siting of wireless telecommunications support structures in accordance with locally adopted planning or zoning regulations and this chapter.
Acts 2005, ch. 373, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-11-109 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 11 / Section 13-11-109
Housing replacement by state agency as last resort
Status: in_force

(a) If a program or project undertaken by a state agency or with federal financial assistance cannot proceed on a timely basis because comparable replacement dwellings are not available, and the head of the displacing agency determines that such dwellings cannot otherwise be made available, the head of the displacing agency may take such action as is necessary or appropriate to provide such dwellings by use of funds authorized for such program or project. The head of the displacing agency may use this section to exceed the maximum amounts which may be paid under §§ 13-11-106 and 13-11-107 , on a case-by-case basis for good cause as determined in accordance with such criteria as the governor or the governor's designee shall prescribe. (b) No person shall be required to move from such person's dwelling on account of any program or project undertaken by a state agency or with federal financial assistance, unless the head of the displacing agency is satisfied that comparable replacement housing is available to such person. Acts 1972, ch. 608, § 9; T.C.A., § 13-1909; Acts 1988, ch. 627, § 7.
(a) If a program or project undertaken by a state agency or with federal financial assistance cannot proceed on a timely basis because comparable replacement dwellings are not available, and the head of the displacing agency determines that such dwellings cannot otherwise be made available, the head of the displacing agency may take such action as is necessary or appropriate to provide such dwellings by use of funds authorized for such program or project. The head of the displacing agency may use this section to exceed the maximum amounts which may be paid under §§ 13-11-106 and 13-11-107 , on a case-by-case basis for good cause as determined in accordance with such criteria as the governor or the governor's designee shall prescribe.
(b) No person shall be required to move from such person's dwelling on account of any program or project undertaken by a state agency or with federal financial assistance, unless the head of the displacing agency is satisfied that comparable replacement housing is available to such person.
Acts 1972, ch. 608, § 9; T.C.A., § 13-1909; Acts 1988, ch. 627, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-308 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-308
Administration of program - Deposits - Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) Any county may administer its own program under this part with THDA oversight. (b) All funding for state and local portions shall be deposited in an accredited financial institution located within such administrating county and used for the purposes of this part. Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 8; 1986, ch. 510, § 8.
(a) Any county may administer its own program under this part with THDA oversight.
(b) All funding for state and local portions shall be deposited in an accredited financial institution located within such administrating county and used for the purposes of this part.
Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 8; 1986, ch. 510, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-117 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-117
Authority membership in metropolitan cities and counties
Status: in_force

(a) In any city or county with a metropolitan form of government, the membership of the housing authority shall be increased by two (2) additional members, which additional members shall be residents of low-rent public housing or housing projects. (b) One (1) of the commissioners authorized pursuant to § 13-20-408 of any housing authority in any county 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, shall be a resident of low-rent public housing or a housing project to be appointed by the mayor of the municipality creating such authority for a term of two (2) years, notwithstanding § 13-20-408 . The first resident appointment shall be made to fill the first expired term of a commissioner occurring after March 17, 1988. Acts 1983, ch. 49, § 1; 1988, ch. 568, § 1.
(a) In any city or county with a metropolitan form of government, the membership of the housing authority shall be increased by two (2) additional members, which additional members shall be residents of low-rent public housing or housing projects.
(b) One (1) of the commissioners authorized pursuant to § 13-20-408 of any housing authority in any county 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, shall be a resident of low-rent public housing or a housing project to be appointed by the mayor of the municipality creating such authority for a term of two (2) years, notwithstanding § 13-20-408 . The first resident appointment shall be made to fill the first expired term of a commissioner occurring after March 17, 1988.
Acts 1983, ch. 49, § 1; 1988, ch. 568, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-22-106 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 22 / Section 13-22-106
Assistance by state
Status: in_force

(a) The state is authorized to make or contract to make payments or loans of money to the agency for the purpose of enabling it to carry out its corporate purposes, and for the exercise of its powers. Any such payment or loan, upon receipt by the agency, shall constitute revenue of the agency, and, in the case of moneys transferred for deposit in the agency's mortgage insurance fund, shall be so deposited forthwith. (b) The state is authorized to make or contract to make capital or periodic subsidies to the agency. Any contract for periodic subsidies may provide for payments to be made thereunder to the date of the latest final maturity of any mortgage to be insured by the agency during a stated period, which may not exceed fifty (50) years from the date of the contract. Any such contract shall contain such other terms and conditions as the state, acting by the commissioner of finance and administration, and the agency may agree upon in furtherance of the public purposes set forth in this chapter. Any such capital or periodic subsidies shall, upon receipt by the agency, constitute revenue of the agency, and in the case of moneys transferred for deposit in the agency's mortgage insurance fund, shall be so deposited forthwith. Acts 1974, ch. 579, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-2206; Acts 1988, ch. 901, § 4.
(a) The state is authorized to make or contract to make payments or loans of money to the agency for the purpose of enabling it to carry out its corporate purposes, and for the exercise of its powers. Any such payment or loan, upon receipt by the agency, shall constitute revenue of the agency, and, in the case of moneys transferred for deposit in the agency's mortgage insurance fund, shall be so deposited forthwith.
(b) The state is authorized to make or contract to make capital or periodic subsidies to the agency. Any contract for periodic subsidies may provide for payments to be made thereunder to the date of the latest final maturity of any mortgage to be insured by the agency during a stated period, which may not exceed fifty (50) years from the date of the contract. Any such contract shall contain such other terms and conditions as the state, acting by the commissioner of finance and administration, and the agency may agree upon in furtherance of the public purposes set forth in this chapter. Any such capital or periodic subsidies shall, upon receipt by the agency, constitute revenue of the agency, and in the case of moneys transferred for deposit in the agency's mortgage insurance fund, shall be so deposited forthwith.
Acts 1974, ch. 579, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-2206; Acts 1988, ch. 901, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-13-207 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13-207
Monitoring - Reporting
Status: in_force

The Tennessee neighborhood development corporation (TNDC) shall monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safewalk projects in revitalizing and securing inner city neighborhoods. The TNDC shall periodically report interim findings and recommendations and shall submit a final report on the inner city safe neighborhood pilot demonstration project on or before January 1, 2000. Acts 1996, ch. 896, § 7.
The Tennessee neighborhood development corporation (TNDC) shall monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safewalk projects in revitalizing and securing inner city neighborhoods. The TNDC shall periodically report interim findings and recommendations and shall submit a final report on the inner city safe neighborhood pilot demonstration project on or before January 1, 2000.
Acts 1996, ch. 896, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-101 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be referred to as the "Housing Authorities Law." Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-801.
This chapter may be referred to as the "Housing Authorities Law."
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-801.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-605 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-605
Remedies of an obligee of authority
Status: in_force

An obligee of the authority has the right, in addition to all other rights which may be conferred on such obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon such obligee: (1) By mandamus, suit, action or proceeding in law or equity, all of which may be joined in one (1) action, to compel the authority, and the commissioners, officers, agents or employees thereof, to perform each and every term, provision and covenant contained in any contract of the authority, and to require the carrying out of any or all covenants and agreements of the authority and the fulfillment of all duties imposed upon the authority by this chapter; (2) By suit, action or proceeding in equity to enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful, or the violation of any of the rights of such obligee of the authority; and (3) By suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to acquire possession of any housing project or any part thereof to be surrendered to any obligee having the right to such possession pursuant to any contract of the authority. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.17 (Williams, § 3647.18); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1105.
An obligee of the authority has the right, in addition to all other rights which may be conferred on such obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon such obligee:
(1) By mandamus, suit, action or proceeding in law or equity, all of which may be joined in one (1) action, to compel the authority, and the commissioners, officers, agents or employees thereof, to perform each and every term, provision and covenant contained in any contract of the authority, and to require the carrying out of any or all covenants and agreements of the authority and the fulfillment of all duties imposed upon the authority by this chapter;
(2) By suit, action or proceeding in equity to enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful, or the violation of any of the rights of such obligee of the authority; and
(3) By suit, action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to acquire possession of any housing project or any part thereof to be surrendered to any obligee having the right to such possession pursuant to any contract of the authority.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.17 (Williams, § 3647.18); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1105.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-14-104 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 14 / Section 13-14-104
Membership of boards
Status: in_force

The membership of boards created under this chapter shall consist of the county mayor of each county within the district, the mayor of each municipality within the district, the chief executive officer of any metropolitan government within the district, one (1) representative from a local agency in each county dealing with problems of industrial development or promotion appointed by the county mayor, and one (1) state senator and one (1) state representative whose senatorial or representative districts lie wholly or in part in the development district. The senator member shall be selected by the senators whose districts are wholly or in part within the development district. Senators and representatives shall serve on such boards for two (2) years or until they leave the general assembly, whichever occurs first. Senators whose districts lie wholly or partly within the development district shall meet at the call of the senior senator among those affected, for the purpose of selecting a member of the development district board, and representatives shall meet at the call of the senior representative for that purpose. Membership on such boards shall be for four (4) years or until the expiration of the term of the official by whom such representative was appointed, whichever occurs first. Members are subject to reappointment. The representative of each county and city government as indicated above may be chosen from an existing city or county planning commission. The board may appoint an executive committee to act for it and determine the authority of such committee. No member of the general assembly shall receive any additional compensation for such member's service on a board. Acts 1965, ch. 241, § 4; 1975, ch. 324, § 1; 1978, ch. 737, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; Acts 1979, ch. 381, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-1404; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
The membership of boards created under this chapter shall consist of the county mayor of each county within the district, the mayor of each municipality within the district, the chief executive officer of any metropolitan government within the district, one (1) representative from a local agency in each county dealing with problems of industrial development or promotion appointed by the county mayor, and one (1) state senator and one (1) state representative whose senatorial or representative districts lie wholly or in part in the development district. The senator member shall be selected by the senators whose districts are wholly or in part within the development district. Senators and representatives shall serve on such boards for two (2) years or until they leave the general assembly, whichever occurs first. Senators whose districts lie wholly or partly within the development district shall meet at the call of the senior senator among those affected, for the purpose of selecting a member of the development district board, and representatives shall meet at the call of the senior representative for that purpose. Membership on such boards shall be for four (4) years or until the expiration of the term of the official by whom such representative was appointed, whichever occurs first. Members are subject to reappointment. The representative of each county and city government as indicated above may be chosen from an existing city or county planning commission. The board may appoint an executive committee to act for it and determine the authority of such committee. No member of the general assembly shall receive any additional compensation for such member's service on a board.
Acts 1965, ch. 241, § 4; 1975, ch. 324, § 1; 1978, ch. 737, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; Acts 1979, ch. 381, § 3; T.C.A., § 13-1404; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-14-109 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 14 / Section 13-14-109
Member voting after term of office expired
Status: repealed

If a member of a board created under this chapter participates in a vote of such board after such member's term of office has expired, no state funds shall be released to or expended by such board until such time as the board meets and rescinds any votes in which such member has participated and reconsiders its action with a lawfully constituted board. Acts 1979, ch. 381, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-1414.
If a member of a board created under this chapter participates in a vote of such board after such member's term of office has expired, no state funds shall be released to or expended by such board until such time as the board meets and rescinds any votes in which such member has participated and reconsiders its action with a lawfully constituted board.
Acts 1979, ch. 381, § 4; T.C.A., § 13-1414.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-309 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-309
Persons to benefit from loans - Interest
Status: in_force

(a) Any loans to borrowers, including interest earned on investment of repayments of such loans, by any participating county, shall be used to benefit low and moderate income individuals or families residing within such county during its participation in the loan fund pool. All such interest repayments shall be added to the loan fund pool and deposited in the local financial depository designated by the administrating county or with THDA in cases where local counties opt for THDA administration of their respective loan fund pools. (b) Interest earned on investment of repayments of the local portion of the loan fund pool shall be allocated solely to the county from which such portion is derived, and such interest earnings shall be included in determining the respective amount of the local portion required under § 13-23-303(a)(2) in any year following the initial year of such county's participation. Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 9; 1986, ch. 510, § 9.
(a) Any loans to borrowers, including interest earned on investment of repayments of such loans, by any participating county, shall be used to benefit low and moderate income individuals or families residing within such county during its participation in the loan fund pool. All such interest repayments shall be added to the loan fund pool and deposited in the local financial depository designated by the administrating county or with THDA in cases where local counties opt for THDA administration of their respective loan fund pools.
(b) Interest earned on investment of repayments of the local portion of the loan fund pool shall be allocated solely to the county from which such portion is derived, and such interest earnings shall be included in determining the respective amount of the local portion required under § 13-23-303(a)(2) in any year following the initial year of such county's participation.
Acts 1985, ch. 473, § 9; 1986, ch. 510, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-101 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Local Land Bank Program." Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Local Land Bank Program."
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-30-108 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 30 / Section 13-30-108
Contracts and agreements
Status: in_force

The corporation may enter into contracts and agreements with the creating local government or local governments for staffing services to be provided to the corporation by such local governments or agencies or departments thereof. Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
The corporation may enter into contracts and agreements with the creating local government or local governments for staffing services to be provided to the corporation by such local governments or agencies or departments thereof.
Acts 2012, ch. 1096, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-4-402 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 13-4-402
Ordinance requirements
Status: in_force

An ordinance creating a voluntary attainable housing incentive program enacted by the chief legislative body of a municipality must contain, at a minimum, the following: (1) A definition of attainable housing for the purposes of the program; (2) The types of multi-family facilities, buildings, and structures eligible for the program; (3) The geographic areas of the municipality where multi-family facilities, buildings, and structures eligible for the program may be constructed or rented; (4) Any special exceptions or conditional uses included in the municipality's zoning ordinance that apply to attainable multi-family housing projects; (5) Any other municipal incentives available to property owners who are approved for participation in the municipality's program; and (6) The process that a property owner must follow to provide notice of interest for the voluntary program, including the convening of a pre-application conference, and the process for submitting a completed application as set forth in § 13-4-403 . Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1051,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
An ordinance creating a voluntary attainable housing incentive program enacted by the chief legislative body of a municipality must contain, at a minimum, the following:
(1) A definition of attainable housing for the purposes of the program;
(2) The types of multi-family facilities, buildings, and structures eligible for the program;
(3) The geographic areas of the municipality where multi-family facilities, buildings, and structures eligible for the program may be constructed or rented;
(4) Any special exceptions or conditional uses included in the municipality's zoning ordinance that apply to attainable multi-family housing projects;
(5) Any other municipal incentives available to property owners who are approved for participation in the municipality's program; and
(6) The process that a property owner must follow to provide notice of interest for the voluntary program, including the convening of a pre-application conference, and the process for submitting a completed application as set forth in § 13-4-403 .
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1051,s 2, eff. 7/1/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-26-108 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 26 / Section 13-26-108
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 3, eff. 5/18/2021. Acts 1976, ch. 666, §§ 1-3; T.C.A., §13-2108; Acts 2011 , ch. 295, § 19.
Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 463, s 3, eff. 5/18/2021.
Acts 1976, ch. 666, §§ 1-3; T.C.A., §13-2108; Acts 2011 , ch. 295, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-607 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-607
Remedies and rights cumulative
Status: in_force

All the rights and remedies hereinabove conferred shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights and remedies that may be conferred upon such obligee of the authority by law or by any contract with the authority. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 20; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.19 (Williams, § 3647.20); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1107.
All the rights and remedies hereinabove conferred shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights and remedies that may be conferred upon such obligee of the authority by law or by any contract with the authority.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 20, § 20; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.19 (Williams, § 3647.20); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1107.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-10-101 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 10 / Section 13-10-101
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation; (2) "Department" means the department of transportation; (3) "Local government" means an incorporated municipality, county, agency or instrumentality of an incorporated municipality or county, two (2) or more of the foregoing acting jointly, or an authority established by law to provide mass transportation services, or a nonprofit corporation authorized to provide mass transportation services; (4) "Mass transportation project" means the planning, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance or operation of any mass transportation system or capital equipment used in connection therewith; (5) "Project cost" means actual or estimated cost of a mass transportation project, including relocation assistance payments, or the estimated reasonable cost thereof as approved by the commissioner, whichever is lower, less any federal assistance received or to be received for the project; and (6) "Rail fixed guideway public transportation system" has the same meaning as provided in 49 CFR Part 674. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743, s 1, eff. 4/18/2018. Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 2; 1973, ch. 140, § 4; 1977, ch. 276, §§ 2-5; T.C.A., § 13-1701; Acts 1981, ch. 264, § 22; 2000, ch. 750, § 1.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation;
(2) "Department" means the department of transportation;
(3) "Local government" means an incorporated municipality, county, agency or instrumentality of an incorporated municipality or county, two (2) or more of the foregoing acting jointly, or an authority established by law to provide mass transportation services, or a nonprofit corporation authorized to provide mass transportation services;
(4) "Mass transportation project" means the planning, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance or operation of any mass transportation system or capital equipment used in connection therewith;
(5) "Project cost" means actual or estimated cost of a mass transportation project, including relocation assistance payments, or the estimated reasonable cost thereof as approved by the commissioner, whichever is lower, less any federal assistance received or to be received for the project; and
(6) "Rail fixed guideway public transportation system" has the same meaning as provided in 49 CFR Part 674.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 743, s 1, eff. 4/18/2018.
Acts 1972, ch. 829, § 2; 1973, ch. 140, § 4; 1977, ch. 276, §§ 2-5; T.C.A., § 13-1701; Acts 1981, ch. 264, § 22; 2000, ch. 750, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-111 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-111
Federal projects acquired by authority
Status: in_force

With respect to any housing project which a housing authority has acquired or taken over from the federal government and which the housing authority by resolution has found and declared to have been constructed in a manner that will promote the public interest and afford necessary safety, sanitation and other protection, no municipality shall require any changes to be made in the housing project or the manner of its construction or take any other action relating to such construction. Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 45, § 10, as added by Acts 1937, ch. 225, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29Z (Williams, § 3647.36c); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-810.
With respect to any housing project which a housing authority has acquired or taken over from the federal government and which the housing authority by resolution has found and declared to have been constructed in a manner that will promote the public interest and afford necessary safety, sanitation and other protection, no municipality shall require any changes to be made in the housing project or the manner of its construction or take any other action relating to such construction.
Acts 1935 (Ex. Sess.), ch. 45, § 10, as added by Acts 1937, ch. 225, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29Z (Williams, § 3647.36c); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-810.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-6-107 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 13-6-107
Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Jurisdiction for civil actions filed pursuant to this chapter is conferred upon the chancery, circuit, and any court designated as an environmental court pursuant to Acts 1991, chapter 426. Acts 2011, ch. 374, § 6.
Jurisdiction for civil actions filed pursuant to this chapter is conferred upon the chancery, circuit, and any court designated as an environmental court pursuant to Acts 1991, chapter 426.
Acts 2011, ch. 374, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-7-212 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 13-7-212
Compiling of effective zoning ordinance and map - Zoning ordinance and map as public record - Challenge to accuracy
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality that has exercised zoning powers under this part shall compile its zoning ordinance and map, as amended, that is in effect so as to be able to provide any member of the public with a current zoning ordinance and map. In that municipality, the municipal legislative body shall authenticate, compile, update, keep, maintain and make available the zoning ordinance, map and all amendments as a public record. Any municipal zoning ordinance and map made available to the public through a compilation made pursuant to this section, whether in electronic or paper form, shall be presumed to be a true and accurate statement of the municipality's zoning ordinance and map. (b) Any party challenging the accuracy of any municipal zoning ordinance or map compiled or codified as currently in effect in accordance with this section, whether in a rezoning proceeding before a municipal governing body, an appeal to a board of zoning appeals, a subdivision or site plan approval proceeding before a planning commission or in any judicial proceeding, must prove the inaccuracy of the zoning ordinance or map by clear and convincing evidence. Acts 2009, ch. 338, § 2.
(a) Any municipality that has exercised zoning powers under this part shall compile its zoning ordinance and map, as amended, that is in effect so as to be able to provide any member of the public with a current zoning ordinance and map. In that municipality, the municipal legislative body shall authenticate, compile, update, keep, maintain and make available the zoning ordinance, map and all amendments as a public record. Any municipal zoning ordinance and map made available to the public through a compilation made pursuant to this section, whether in electronic or paper form, shall be presumed to be a true and accurate statement of the municipality's zoning ordinance and map.
(b) Any party challenging the accuracy of any municipal zoning ordinance or map compiled or codified as currently in effect in accordance with this section, whether in a rezoning proceeding before a municipal governing body, an appeal to a board of zoning appeals, a subdivision or site plan approval proceeding before a planning commission or in any judicial proceeding, must prove the inaccuracy of the zoning ordinance or map by clear and convincing evidence.
Acts 2009, ch. 338, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-101 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Housing Development Agency Act." Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-2301.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Housing Development Agency Act."
Acts 1973, ch. 241, § 1; T.C.A., § 13-2301.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-24-305 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 24 / Section 13-24-305
Limits on regulation of wireless telecommunications support structures
Status: in_force

In regulating the placement of a wireless telecommunications support structure, an authority may not: (1) Regulate the placement of an antenna or related equipment for an existing wireless telecommunications support structure; provided, however, that, if the placement of an antenna on an existing wireless telecommunications support structure requires an extension, such placement may be regulated, if such extension would require the wireless telecommunications support structure to have lighting or if such extension exceeds the height limitation of the authority. If a co-location occurs, such co-location may not be considered an expansion, and the appropriate authority may not impose additional costs or operating restrictions on the applicant for such co-location, unless such support structure is owned by the authority; (2) Require the applicant to provide any sort of justification for radio frequency need; or (3) Act to prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services. Acts 2005, ch. 373, § 1.
In regulating the placement of a wireless telecommunications support structure, an authority may not:
(1) Regulate the placement of an antenna or related equipment for an existing wireless telecommunications support structure; provided, however, that, if the placement of an antenna on an existing wireless telecommunications support structure requires an extension, such placement may be regulated, if such extension would require the wireless telecommunications support structure to have lighting or if such extension exceeds the height limitation of the authority. If a co-location occurs, such co-location may not be considered an expansion, and the appropriate authority may not impose additional costs or operating restrictions on the applicant for such co-location, unless such support structure is owned by the authority;
(2) Require the applicant to provide any sort of justification for radio frequency need; or
(3) Act to prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services.
Acts 2005, ch. 373, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-21-101 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 21 / Section 13-21-101
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Dwelling" means any building or structure, or part thereof, used and occupied for human occupation or use or intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith; (2) "Governing body" means the council, commission, or board, or other legislative body, charged with governing a municipality; (3) "Municipality" means any city or town; (4) "Owner" means the holder of the title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record; (5) "Parties in interest" means all individuals, associations, corporations and others who have interests of record in a structure and any who are in possession thereof; (6) "Place of public accommodation" means any building or structure in which goods are supplied or services performed, or in which the trade of the general public is solicited; (7) "Public authority" means any housing authority or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the municipality or state relating to health, fire, building regulations, or other activities concerning structures in the municipality; (8) "Public officer" means any officer or officers of a municipality or the executive director or other chief executive officer of any commission or authority established by such municipality or jointly with any other municipality who is authorized by ordinance adopted hereunder to exercise the power prescribed by such ordinances and by this part; and (9) "Structure" means any dwelling or place of public accommodation or vacant building or structure suitable as a dwelling or place of public accommodation. Acts 1939, ch. 152, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.30 (Williams, § 3647.43); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1201; Acts 1985, ch. 286, §§ 1, 5; 1986, ch. 706, § 1; 1995, ch. 391, § 1.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Dwelling" means any building or structure, or part thereof, used and occupied for human occupation or use or intended to be so used, and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith;
(2) "Governing body" means the council, commission, or board, or other legislative body, charged with governing a municipality;
(3) "Municipality" means any city or town;
(4) "Owner" means the holder of the title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record;
(5) "Parties in interest" means all individuals, associations, corporations and others who have interests of record in a structure and any who are in possession thereof;
(6) "Place of public accommodation" means any building or structure in which goods are supplied or services performed, or in which the trade of the general public is solicited;
(7) "Public authority" means any housing authority or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the municipality or state relating to health, fire, building regulations, or other activities concerning structures in the municipality;
(8) "Public officer" means any officer or officers of a municipality or the executive director or other chief executive officer of any commission or authority established by such municipality or jointly with any other municipality who is authorized by ordinance adopted hereunder to exercise the power prescribed by such ordinances and by this part; and
(9) "Structure" means any dwelling or place of public accommodation or vacant building or structure suitable as a dwelling or place of public accommodation.
Acts 1939, ch. 152, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.30 (Williams, § 3647.43); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-1201; Acts 1985, ch. 286, §§ 1, 5; 1986, ch. 706, § 1; 1995, ch. 391, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-20-201 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 20 / Section 13-20-201
Blighted areas and dilapidation defined
Status: in_force

(a) "Blighted areas" are areas, including slum areas, with buildings or improvements that, by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, overcrowding, lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities, deleterious land use, or any combination of these or other factors, are detrimental to the safety, health, morals, or welfare of the community. "Welfare of the community" does not include solely a loss of property value to surrounding properties, nor does it include the need for increased tax revenues. Under no circumstance shall land used predominantly in the production of agriculture, as defined by § 1-3-105 , be considered a blighted area. (b) As used in this chapter, "dilapidation" means extreme deterioration and decay due to lack of repairs to and care of the area. Acts 1945, ch. 114, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29N (Williams, § 3647.53); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-813; Acts 1982, ch. 816, § 1; 2006, ch. 863, §§ 2, 14.
(a) "Blighted areas" are areas, including slum areas, with buildings or improvements that, by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, overcrowding, lack of ventilation, light and sanitary facilities, deleterious land use, or any combination of these or other factors, are detrimental to the safety, health, morals, or welfare of the community. "Welfare of the community" does not include solely a loss of property value to surrounding properties, nor does it include the need for increased tax revenues. Under no circumstance shall land used predominantly in the production of agriculture, as defined by § 1-3-105 , be considered a blighted area.
(b) As used in this chapter, "dilapidation" means extreme deterioration and decay due to lack of repairs to and care of the area.
Acts 1945, ch. 114, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3647.29N (Williams, § 3647.53); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 13-813; Acts 1982, ch. 816, § 1; 2006, ch. 863, §§ 2, 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-24-403 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 24 / Section 13-24-403
Construction and applicability of part
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall be construed to maximize investment in wireless connectivity across the state by creating a uniform and predictable framework that limits local obstacles to deployment of small wireless facilities in the ROW and to encourage, where feasible, shared use of public infrastructure and colocation in a manner that is the most technology neutral and nondiscriminatory. (b) This part does not apply to: (1) Deployment of infrastructure outside of the ROW; or (2) Taller towers or monopoles traditionally used to provide wireless services that are governed by §§ 13-24-304 and 13-24-305 . Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 819,s 1, eff. 4/24/2018.
(a) This part shall be construed to maximize investment in wireless connectivity across the state by creating a uniform and predictable framework that limits local obstacles to deployment of small wireless facilities in the ROW and to encourage, where feasible, shared use of public infrastructure and colocation in a manner that is the most technology neutral and nondiscriminatory.
(b) This part does not apply to: (1) Deployment of infrastructure outside of the ROW; or (2) Taller towers or monopoles traditionally used to provide wireless services that are governed by §§ 13-24-304 and 13-24-305 .
(1) Deployment of infrastructure outside of the ROW; or
(2) Taller towers or monopoles traditionally used to provide wireless services that are governed by §§ 13-24-304 and 13-24-305 .
Added by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 819,s 1, eff. 4/24/2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-23-501 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 23 / Section 13-23-501
Establishment - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) Any unit or units of local government, upon recommendation of the chief executive officer of the unit, may establish a housing trust fund, hereinafter referred to as the "fund", for the purposes set out in this part, to be administered by an entity approved by the participating unit or units of local government, such as a community foundation, a housing partnership, or a housing development agency, hereinafter referred to as "the approved entity", in accordance with this part. The cost of administering the fund shall be borne out of the fund itself, consistent with the initial plan approved by the participating unit or units of local government. (b) The fund provided by this part shall be used to provide low income persons with safe and affordable housing. Proceeds from the fund shall be loaned, or grants made available, for programs to include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Funding nonprofit housing development corporations to develop affordable low income housing. Funds may be used to support projects where a nonprofit entity acts as a general partner for a limited partnership, as a sole developer, or as a joint venture investor. Projects may be affordable rental housing, property developed for resale to low income buyers, or rent to own programs; (2) Funding ongoing existing housing programs which have been established to assist low income households; and (3) Funding soft costs, such as housing counseling, predevelopment costs, and administrative costs of nonprofit entities related to low income housing development. Acts 1990, ch. 986, § 2.
(a) Any unit or units of local government, upon recommendation of the chief executive officer of the unit, may establish a housing trust fund, hereinafter referred to as the "fund", for the purposes set out in this part, to be administered by an entity approved by the participating unit or units of local government, such as a community foundation, a housing partnership, or a housing development agency, hereinafter referred to as "the approved entity", in accordance with this part. The cost of administering the fund shall be borne out of the fund itself, consistent with the initial plan approved by the participating unit or units of local government.
(b) The fund provided by this part shall be used to provide low income persons with safe and affordable housing. Proceeds from the fund shall be loaned, or grants made available, for programs to include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Funding nonprofit housing development corporations to develop affordable low income housing. Funds may be used to support projects where a nonprofit entity acts as a general partner for a limited partnership, as a sole developer, or as a joint venture investor. Projects may be affordable rental housing, property developed for resale to low income buyers, or rent to own programs; (2) Funding ongoing existing housing programs which have been established to assist low income households; and (3) Funding soft costs, such as housing counseling, predevelopment costs, and administrative costs of nonprofit entities related to low income housing development.
(1) Funding nonprofit housing development corporations to develop affordable low income housing. Funds may be used to support projects where a nonprofit entity acts as a general partner for a limited partnership, as a sole developer, or as a joint venture investor. Projects may be affordable rental housing, property developed for resale to low income buyers, or rent to own programs;
(2) Funding ongoing existing housing programs which have been established to assist low income households; and
(3) Funding soft costs, such as housing counseling, predevelopment costs, and administrative costs of nonprofit entities related to low income housing development.
Acts 1990, ch. 986, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 13-24-302 — TN Code / Title 13 / Chapter 24 / Section 13-24-302
Facilities included
Status: in_force

Such facilities include those essential to the provision of telephone and telegraph services such as central office exchanges and microwave towers which require a specific location in order to provide the most efficient service to the public. Acts 1980, ch. 749, § 1.
Such facilities include those essential to the provision of telephone and telegraph services such as central office exchanges and microwave towers which require a specific location in order to provide the most efficient service to the public.
Acts 1980, ch. 749, § 1.