Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-110 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-110
Powers and duties of director of schools
Status: in_force

The director of schools has the power and duty to: (1) Manage and direct the city school system in accordance with the policies and programs of the board of education; (2) Appoint, promote, transfer, retire, and remove and take any other established personnel action with regard to all teachers, and other employees in the city school system consistent with this chapter, policies and programs adopted by the board of education and the general laws of the state; (3) Prescribe, control and correlate the courses of study, textbooks, and educational apparatus and equipment, consistent with the school laws of the state, and the policies and programs adopted by the board of education; (4) Prepare and issue rules and regulations for the administration and execution of the policies, plans, and programs adopted by the board; (5) Prepare budgets for the city school system for approval by the board of education and submission to the city manager for final consideration by the city council; (6) Make periodic allotments of funds appropriated for city school purposes; (7) Make purchases and contracts subject to the limitations of this charter and such policies as may be prescribed by the board of education; (8) Prepare for approval by the board of education salary schedules for teachers and other employees of the city school system as provided in § 6-36-111 ; (9) Prepare, for approval by the board of education, plans for constructing, enlarging or improving school buildings and other school facilities; and (10) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties not inconsistent with this charter or other general laws, as may be prescribed by the board of education. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.10; T.C.A., § 6-3610.
The director of schools has the power and duty to:
(1) Manage and direct the city school system in accordance with the policies and programs of the board of education;
(2) Appoint, promote, transfer, retire, and remove and take any other established personnel action with regard to all teachers, and other employees in the city school system consistent with this chapter, policies and programs adopted by the board of education and the general laws of the state;
(3) Prescribe, control and correlate the courses of study, textbooks, and educational apparatus and equipment, consistent with the school laws of the state, and the policies and programs adopted by the board of education;
(4) Prepare and issue rules and regulations for the administration and execution of the policies, plans, and programs adopted by the board;
(5) Prepare budgets for the city school system for approval by the board of education and submission to the city manager for final consideration by the city council;
(6) Make periodic allotments of funds appropriated for city school purposes;
(7) Make purchases and contracts subject to the limitations of this charter and such policies as may be prescribed by the board of education;
(8) Prepare for approval by the board of education salary schedules for teachers and other employees of the city school system as provided in § 6-36-111 ;
(9) Prepare, for approval by the board of education, plans for constructing, enlarging or improving school buildings and other school facilities; and
(10) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties not inconsistent with this charter or other general laws, as may be prescribed by the board of education.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.10; T.C.A., § 6-3610.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-31-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 31 / Section 6-31-104
Nonpartisanship
Status: in_force

All elections shall be nonpartisan. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.04; 1959, ch. 139, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(51); T.C.A., § 6-3105.
All elections shall be nonpartisan.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.04; 1959, ch. 139, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(51); T.C.A., § 6-3105.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1003 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1003
Communications by administrative hearing officer and parties in contested cases
Status: in_force

(a) Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters specifically authorized by statute, an administrative hearing officer presiding over a contested case proceeding may not communicate, directly or indirectly, regarding any issue in the proceeding, while the proceeding is pending, with any person without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), an administrative hearing officer may communicate with municipal employees or officials regarding a matter pending before the administrative body or may receive aid from staff assistants, members of the staff of the city attorney or a licensed attorney, if such persons do not receive ex parte communications of a type that the administrative hearing officer would be prohibited from receiving, and do not furnish, augment, diminish or modify the evidence in the record. (c) Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters specifically authorized by statute, no party to a contested case, and no other person may communicate, directly or indirectly, in connection with any issue in that proceeding, while the proceeding is pending, with any person serving as an administrative hearing officer without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication. (d) If, before serving as an administrative hearing officer in a contested case, a person receives an ex parte communication of a type that may not properly be received while serving, the person, promptly after starting to serve, shall disclose the communication in the manner prescribed in subsection (e). (e) An administrative hearing officer who receives an ex parte communication in violation of this section shall place on the record of the pending matter all written communications received, all written responses to the communications, and a memorandum stating the substance of all oral communications received, all responses made, and the identity of each person from whom the person received an ex parte communication, and shall advise all parties that these matters have been placed on the record. Any party desiring to rebut the ex parte communication shall be allowed to do so, upon requesting the opportunity for rebuttal within ten (10) business days after notice of the communication. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters specifically authorized by statute, an administrative hearing officer presiding over a contested case proceeding may not communicate, directly or indirectly, regarding any issue in the proceeding, while the proceeding is pending, with any person without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), an administrative hearing officer may communicate with municipal employees or officials regarding a matter pending before the administrative body or may receive aid from staff assistants, members of the staff of the city attorney or a licensed attorney, if such persons do not receive ex parte communications of a type that the administrative hearing officer would be prohibited from receiving, and do not furnish, augment, diminish or modify the evidence in the record.
(c) Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters specifically authorized by statute, no party to a contested case, and no other person may communicate, directly or indirectly, in connection with any issue in that proceeding, while the proceeding is pending, with any person serving as an administrative hearing officer without notice and opportunity for all parties to participate in the communication.
(d) If, before serving as an administrative hearing officer in a contested case, a person receives an ex parte communication of a type that may not properly be received while serving, the person, promptly after starting to serve, shall disclose the communication in the manner prescribed in subsection (e).
(e) An administrative hearing officer who receives an ex parte communication in violation of this section shall place on the record of the pending matter all written communications received, all written responses to the communications, and a memorandum stating the substance of all oral communications received, all responses made, and the identity of each person from whom the person received an ex parte communication, and shall advise all parties that these matters have been placed on the record. Any party desiring to rebut the ex parte communication shall be allowed to do so, upon requesting the opportunity for rebuttal within ten (10) business days after notice of the communication.
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-110 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-110
Depositories of municipal funds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The contracting authority for a municipality shall contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds. (2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the contracting authority for a municipality or the contracting authority's designee shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors. (b) The contracting authority for the municipality shall require any bank that becomes a depository of municipal funds to secure the funds by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5. (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at least once every four (4) years, the contracting authority for the municipality or their designee shall reevaluate the contracts entered into pursuant to subsection (a). The contracting authority for the municipality or their designee shall base the evaluation on proposals obtained from at least two (2) banks. The contracting authority for a municipality or their designee shall prepare a written evaluation of the proposals and preserve the evaluations for at least three (3) years. (d) This section applies to any municipality that does not have banking evaluation provisions in its charter that are at least as detailed as those provided in this section. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 277,s 4, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1992, ch. 592, § 8; 1994, ch. 752, § 8; 1997, ch. 217, § 1.
(a) (1) The contracting authority for a municipality shall contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds. (2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the contracting authority for a municipality or the contracting authority's designee shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors.
(1) The contracting authority for a municipality shall contract with a bank or banks making the best proposal to become the depository of municipal funds.
(2) Before entering into a contract under subdivision (a)(1), the contracting authority for a municipality or the contracting authority's designee shall review and analyze the proposals from the banks. The analysis of the proposals should consider the bank or banks proposing the highest interest rate, potential service charges or other fees, factors affecting safety and liquidity of municipal funds, and any other relevant factors.
(b) The contracting authority for the municipality shall require any bank that becomes a depository of municipal funds to secure the funds by collateral in the same manner and under the same conditions as state deposits under title 9, chapter 4, parts 1 and 4, or as provided in a collateral pool created under title 9, chapter 4, part 5.
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at least once every four (4) years, the contracting authority for the municipality or their designee shall reevaluate the contracts entered into pursuant to subsection (a). The contracting authority for the municipality or their designee shall base the evaluation on proposals obtained from at least two (2) banks. The contracting authority for a municipality or their designee shall prepare a written evaluation of the proposals and preserve the evaluations for at least three (3) years.
(d) This section applies to any municipality that does not have banking evaluation provisions in its charter that are at least as detailed as those provided in this section.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 277,s 4, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1992, ch. 592, § 8; 1994, ch. 752, § 8; 1997, ch. 217, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-501 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-501
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Code" means and includes any published compilation of rules and regulations that have been prepared by various technical trade associations and shall include specifically, but not be limited to, building codes; plumbing codes; electrical wiring codes; codes for the slaughtering, processing, selling of meats and meat products for human consumption; codes for the production, pasteurizing and sale of milk and milk products; together with any other code that embraces rules and regulations pertinent to a subject that is a proper municipal legislative matter; (2) "Municipality" means and includes any city or town organized and operating under the general or special laws of the state; (3) (A) "Public record" means and includes any municipal, state, or federal statute, rule, or regulation adopted prior to the exercise by any municipality of the authority to incorporate by reference granted in this part; (B) "Public record" does not include the municipal ordinances, rules, or regulations of any municipality, except those of the municipality that is exercising the right to incorporate by reference, nor does "public record" include the state laws, rules or regulations of any state other than the state of Tennessee; and (4) "Published" means printed, lithographed, multigraphed, or otherwise reproduced. Acts 1951, ch. 216, § 1 (Williams, § 3336.6); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-620.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Code" means and includes any published compilation of rules and regulations that have been prepared by various technical trade associations and shall include specifically, but not be limited to, building codes; plumbing codes; electrical wiring codes; codes for the slaughtering, processing, selling of meats and meat products for human consumption; codes for the production, pasteurizing and sale of milk and milk products; together with any other code that embraces rules and regulations pertinent to a subject that is a proper municipal legislative matter;
(2) "Municipality" means and includes any city or town organized and operating under the general or special laws of the state;
(3) (A) "Public record" means and includes any municipal, state, or federal statute, rule, or regulation adopted prior to the exercise by any municipality of the authority to incorporate by reference granted in this part; (B) "Public record" does not include the municipal ordinances, rules, or regulations of any municipality, except those of the municipality that is exercising the right to incorporate by reference, nor does "public record" include the state laws, rules or regulations of any state other than the state of Tennessee; and
(A) "Public record" means and includes any municipal, state, or federal statute, rule, or regulation adopted prior to the exercise by any municipality of the authority to incorporate by reference granted in this part;
(B) "Public record" does not include the municipal ordinances, rules, or regulations of any municipality, except those of the municipality that is exercising the right to incorporate by reference, nor does "public record" include the state laws, rules or regulations of any state other than the state of Tennessee; and
(4) "Published" means printed, lithographed, multigraphed, or otherwise reproduced.
Acts 1951, ch. 216, § 1 (Williams, § 3336.6); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-620.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-202
Expenditure of advertising funds
Status: in_force

The funds provided for in § 6-54-201(b) shall be used and expended under the direction and control of the governing body of the municipal corporation or through such agency or agencies as they shall prescribe, and under such rules and regulations as the governing body of the municipal corporation deems proper. Acts 1937, ch. 163, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3336.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-607.
The funds provided for in § 6-54-201(b) shall be used and expended under the direction and control of the governing body of the municipal corporation or through such agency or agencies as they shall prescribe, and under such rules and regulations as the governing body of the municipal corporation deems proper.
Acts 1937, ch. 163, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 3336.2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-607.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-107 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-107
Referral to planning agency
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality shall, if its charter so provides, and otherwise may, refer any proposed annexation to the planning agency of the municipality for study of all pertinent matters relating thereto, and the planning agency expeditiously shall make such a study and report to the governing body. Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-314.
The governing body of a municipality shall, if its charter so provides, and otherwise may, refer any proposed annexation to the planning agency of the municipality for study of all pertinent matters relating thereto, and the planning agency expeditiously shall make such a study and report to the governing body.
Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-314.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-115 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-115
Exemption of property from seizure
Status: in_force

The public property of every municipality, of every character and description, used for strictly municipal purposes, is exempt from seizure by attachment, execution or other legal process; nor shall municipal funds in the hands of its treasurer or depository be subject to garnishment or other legal process, except as is elsewhere provided. There shall be no priority, by pledge of property or taxes, given to creditors. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 2.
The public property of every municipality, of every character and description, used for strictly municipal purposes, is exempt from seizure by attachment, execution or other legal process; nor shall municipal funds in the hands of its treasurer or depository be subject to garnishment or other legal process, except as is elsewhere provided. There shall be no priority, by pledge of property or taxes, given to creditors.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-103
Persons eligible as commissioners
Status: in_force

A qualified voter of the city, other than a person qualified to vote based only on nonresident ownership of real property under § 6-20-106(b) , shall be eligible for election to the office of commissioner. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a134; Code 1932, § 3531; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2003; Acts 2001, ch. 1, § 1.
A qualified voter of the city, other than a person qualified to vote based only on nonresident ownership of real property under § 6-20-106(b) , shall be eligible for election to the office of commissioner.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a134; Code 1932, § 3531; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2003; Acts 2001, ch. 1, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-905 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-905
Provision of vehicles - Policy
Status: in_force

Municipalities may provide vehicles for the use of the mayor, any member of the local governing body, any board or committee member elected or appointed by the mayor or local governing body, and any official or employee whose salary is set by charter or general law. Such vehicles shall be provided pursuant to a written policy adopted by the municipal legislative body. The written policy for vehicle use shall be separate from the travel and expense policy provided for in the previous sections of this part and shall contain no other subject matter. Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 5.
Municipalities may provide vehicles for the use of the mayor, any member of the local governing body, any board or committee member elected or appointed by the mayor or local governing body, and any official or employee whose salary is set by charter or general law. Such vehicles shall be provided pursuant to a written policy adopted by the municipal legislative body. The written policy for vehicle use shall be separate from the travel and expense policy provided for in the previous sections of this part and shall contain no other subject matter.
Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-207 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-207
Rules of ordinance construction - Severability
Status: in_force

In the construction of the ordinances of the city, the following rules shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the council. If any portion of an ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is found to be invalid by a court, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions or applications of the ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid portion or application, provided such remaining portions are not determined by the court to be inoperable, and to this end ordinances are declared to be severable. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.12; T.C.A., § 6-3217.
In the construction of the ordinances of the city, the following rules shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the council. If any portion of an ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is found to be invalid by a court, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions or applications of the ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid portion or application, provided such remaining portions are not determined by the court to be inoperable, and to this end ordinances are declared to be severable.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.12; T.C.A., § 6-3217.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-108
Penalty for unlawful interest of officer
Status: in_force

Every officer of such corporation who shall unlawfully be concerned in making such contract, or who shall unlawfully pay money upon the same to or for any person declared incapable in § 6-54-107 , shall forfeit the amount so paid; and such officer shall be jointly and severally liable to an action for the same, which action may be prosecuted by any citizen of the corporation in its name. Code 1858, § 1399 (deriv. Acts 1857-1858, ch. 7, § 1); Shan., § 1996; mod. Code 1932, § 3498; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-627; Acts 1983, ch. 388, § 3.
Every officer of such corporation who shall unlawfully be concerned in making such contract, or who shall unlawfully pay money upon the same to or for any person declared incapable in § 6-54-107 , shall forfeit the amount so paid; and such officer shall be jointly and severally liable to an action for the same, which action may be prosecuted by any citizen of the corporation in its name.
Code 1858, § 1399 (deriv. Acts 1857-1858, ch. 7, § 1); Shan., § 1996; mod. Code 1932, § 3498; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-627; Acts 1983, ch. 388, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-409 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-409
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner is further empowered to make such rules and regulations for the conduct and advertisement of such sale or special sale as in the commissioner's opinion will serve to prevent deception and to protect the public. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 3 (Williams, § 3496.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-722.
The commissioner is further empowered to make such rules and regulations for the conduct and advertisement of such sale or special sale as in the commissioner's opinion will serve to prevent deception and to protect the public.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 3 (Williams, § 3496.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-722.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-110 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-110
Oil and natural gas - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality, its agencies or divisions thereof, may within or without the state engage in investigating, exploring, prospecting, drilling, and mining for and producing natural gas and oil and mineral by-products thereof, and construct the appropriate facilities to produce, save, take care of, maintain, treat and transport natural gas and oil and mineral by-products thereof, or to contract for same with any person, federal agency, municipality or public or private corporation. (b) No municipality, its agencies, or division thereof, is granted any additional power of eminent domain to carry out this section. Acts 1974, ch. 627, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-661.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a municipality, its agencies or divisions thereof, may within or without the state engage in investigating, exploring, prospecting, drilling, and mining for and producing natural gas and oil and mineral by-products thereof, and construct the appropriate facilities to produce, save, take care of, maintain, treat and transport natural gas and oil and mineral by-products thereof, or to contract for same with any person, federal agency, municipality or public or private corporation.
(b) No municipality, its agencies, or division thereof, is granted any additional power of eminent domain to carry out this section.
Acts 1974, ch. 627, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-661.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-33-110 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 33 / Section 6-33-110
Deposits and disbursements of funds under cooperative agreements
Status: in_force

All money received pursuant to any such contract or cooperative action, under § 6-33-107 or § 6-33-108 , unless otherwise provided by law, shall be deposited in the appropriate fund or funds and disbursed in accordance with such contract or cooperative action. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.18; T.C.A., § 6-3310.
All money received pursuant to any such contract or cooperative action, under § 6-33-107 or § 6-33-108 , unless otherwise provided by law, shall be deposited in the appropriate fund or funds and disbursed in accordance with such contract or cooperative action.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.18; T.C.A., § 6-3310.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-413 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-413
Adoption of part
Status: in_force

Any municipality desiring to adopt this part may do so and in addition shall have the necessary power to take whatever additional steps are required to carry out the purpose of this part. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 8 (Williams, § 3496.8); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-726.
Any municipality desiring to adopt this part may do so and in addition shall have the necessary power to take whatever additional steps are required to carry out the purpose of this part.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 8 (Williams, § 3496.8); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-726.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-405 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-405
Renewal license
Status: in_force

Upon satisfactory proof by the licensee that the stock itemized in the original application has not been disposed of, the commissioner may renew such license for an additional thirty-day period upon payment of the prescribed renewal fee. Such proof for a renewal license shall be furnished in a form to be issued by the commissioner. The renewal application shall contain an itemized list of stock on hand and the same shall be verified by the applicant. The commissioner shall cause the same to be examined and investigated, and if satisfied as to the truth of the statements therein contained, the commissioner may issue a renewal license for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days; provided, that not more than three (3) such renewals shall be granted for any such sale for the same location within a period of one (1) year from date of issuance of the first license. Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 3 (Williams, § 3496.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-718.
Upon satisfactory proof by the licensee that the stock itemized in the original application has not been disposed of, the commissioner may renew such license for an additional thirty-day period upon payment of the prescribed renewal fee. Such proof for a renewal license shall be furnished in a form to be issued by the commissioner. The renewal application shall contain an itemized list of stock on hand and the same shall be verified by the applicant. The commissioner shall cause the same to be examined and investigated, and if satisfied as to the truth of the statements therein contained, the commissioner may issue a renewal license for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days; provided, that not more than three (3) such renewals shall be granted for any such sale for the same location within a period of one (1) year from date of issuance of the first license.
Acts 1953, ch. 201, § 3 (Williams, § 3496.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-718.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-30-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 30 / Section 6-30-101
Alternative method of incorporation provided
Status: in_force

An alternative method whereby unincorporated territory may become an incorporated city is provided by chapters 30-36 of this title. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 1.01; modified; T.C.A., § 6-3001.
An alternative method whereby unincorporated territory may become an incorporated city is provided by chapters 30-36 of this title.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 1.01; modified; T.C.A., § 6-3001.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-201 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-201
Sale of real estate for delinquency
Status: in_force

(a) If taxes assessed upon real estate in the corporation, according to its ordinances, are not paid by the owner of the property within the year for which they were assessed, the collector shall report the facts to the recorder or other officer, and the recorder or other officer shall cause the real estate to be sold in the manner prescribed for sale of real estate for state and county taxes. (b) The sheriff or county trustee shall pay the money received on such sales to the treasurer of the corporation, and, if the sheriff or county trustee fails to do so, the sheriff or county trustee shall be liable to judgment on motion. Code 1858, §§ 1380, 1381 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 17, § 12); Shan., §§ 1970, 1971; mod. Code 1932, §§ 3377, 3378; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-703; Acts 1993, ch. 81, § 1.
(a) If taxes assessed upon real estate in the corporation, according to its ordinances, are not paid by the owner of the property within the year for which they were assessed, the collector shall report the facts to the recorder or other officer, and the recorder or other officer shall cause the real estate to be sold in the manner prescribed for sale of real estate for state and county taxes.
(b) The sheriff or county trustee shall pay the money received on such sales to the treasurer of the corporation, and, if the sheriff or county trustee fails to do so, the sheriff or county trustee shall be liable to judgment on motion.
Code 1858, §§ 1380, 1381 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 17, § 12); Shan., §§ 1970, 1971; mod. Code 1932, §§ 3377, 3378; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-703; Acts 1993, ch. 81, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-53-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Section 6-53-103
Certificate of election
Status: in_force

Immediately after the election, the county election commission or officers holding the election shall deliver to the persons having the highest number of votes a certificate of their election. Code 1858, § 1368 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 17, § 4); impl. am. Acts 1907, ch. 436; Shan., § 1951; mod. Code 1932, § 3370; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A., § 6-505.
Immediately after the election, the county election commission or officers holding the election shall deliver to the persons having the highest number of votes a certificate of their election.
Code 1858, § 1368 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 17, § 4); impl. am. Acts 1907, ch. 436; Shan., § 1951; mod. Code 1932, § 3370; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; T.C.A., § 6-505.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Section 6-18-102
Construction of chapters 18-22
Status: in_force

In the construction of any portion of chapters 18-22 of this title whose meaning or application is in dispute, it is intended that its phraseology shall be liberally construed to effect the substantial objects of these chapters. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a; 245; Code 1932, § 3643; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1802.
In the construction of any portion of chapters 18-22 of this title whose meaning or application is in dispute, it is intended that its phraseology shall be liberally construed to effect the substantial objects of these chapters.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a; 245; Code 1932, § 3643; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1802.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-206 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-206
Tax suit - Fees
Status: in_force

The same fees for clerks and other officers as are allowed by law, providing for collection of delinquent state and county taxes, shall be allowed the clerk and other officers acting under §§ 6-55-202 - 6-55-205. Acts 1897, ch. 6, § 5; Shan., § 1972a5; Code 1932, § 3384; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-708.
The same fees for clerks and other officers as are allowed by law, providing for collection of delinquent state and county taxes, shall be allowed the clerk and other officers acting under §§ 6-55-202 - 6-55-205.
Acts 1897, ch. 6, § 5; Shan., § 1972a5; Code 1932, § 3384; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-708.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1008 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1008
Citations for violations - Written notice - Signature of violator - Service on absentee property owners - Deadline for transmission of citations
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the issuance of a citation for violation of a municipal ordinance referenced in the municipality's administrative hearing ordinance, the issuing officer shall provide written notice of: (1) A short and plain statement of the matters asserted. If the issuing officer is unable to state the matters in detail at the time the citation is served, the initial notice may be limited to a statement of the issues involved and the ordinance violations alleged. Thereafter, upon timely, written application a more definite and detailed statement shall be furnished ten (10) business days prior to the time set for the hearing; (2) A short and plain description of the municipality's administrative hearing process including references to state and local statutory authority; (3) Contact information for the municipality's administrative hearing office; and (4) Time frame in which the hearing officer will review the citation and determine the fine and remedial period, if any. (b) Citations issued for violations of ordinances referenced in the municipality's administrative hearing ordinance shall be signed by the alleged violator at the time of issuance. If an alleged violator refuses to sign, the issuing officer shall note the refusal and attest to the alleged violator's receipt of the citation. An alleged violator's signature on a citation is not admission of guilt. (c) Citations issued upon absentee property owners may be served via certified mail sent to the last known address of the recorded owner of the property. (d) Citations issued for violations of ordinances referenced in the municipality's administrative hearing ordinance shall be transmitted to an administrative hearing officer within two (2) business days of issuance. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) Upon the issuance of a citation for violation of a municipal ordinance referenced in the municipality's administrative hearing ordinance, the issuing officer shall provide written notice of: (1) A short and plain statement of the matters asserted. If the issuing officer is unable to state the matters in detail at the time the citation is served, the initial notice may be limited to a statement of the issues involved and the ordinance violations alleged. Thereafter, upon timely, written application a more definite and detailed statement shall be furnished ten (10) business days prior to the time set for the hearing; (2) A short and plain description of the municipality's administrative hearing process including references to state and local statutory authority; (3) Contact information for the municipality's administrative hearing office; and (4) Time frame in which the hearing officer will review the citation and determine the fine and remedial period, if any.
(1) A short and plain statement of the matters asserted. If the issuing officer is unable to state the matters in detail at the time the citation is served, the initial notice may be limited to a statement of the issues involved and the ordinance violations alleged. Thereafter, upon timely, written application a more definite and detailed statement shall be furnished ten (10) business days prior to the time set for the hearing;
(2) A short and plain description of the municipality's administrative hearing process including references to state and local statutory authority;
(3) Contact information for the municipality's administrative hearing office; and
(4) Time frame in which the hearing officer will review the citation and determine the fine and remedial period, if any.
(b) Citations issued for violations of ordinances referenced in the municipality's administrative hearing ordinance shall be signed by the alleged violator at the time of issuance. If an alleged violator refuses to sign, the issuing officer shall note the refusal and attest to the alleged violator's receipt of the citation. An alleged violator's signature on a citation is not admission of guilt.
(c) Citations issued upon absentee property owners may be served via certified mail sent to the last known address of the recorded owner of the property.
(d) Citations issued for violations of ordinances referenced in the municipality's administrative hearing ordinance shall be transmitted to an administrative hearing officer within two (2) business days of issuance.
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-805 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-805
State and county school funds
Status: in_force

In apportioning the state and county school funds of the county, the county board of education, or other apportioning and disbursing body, shall apportion and pay over to the treasurer of the city such portion of the state and county school funds as by law is applicable to the schools within the limits of the city. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 20, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a241; Code 1932, § 3639; Acts 1955, ch. 121, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2142.
In apportioning the state and county school funds of the county, the county board of education, or other apportioning and disbursing body, shall apportion and pay over to the treasurer of the city such portion of the state and county school funds as by law is applicable to the schools within the limits of the city.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 20, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a241; Code 1932, § 3639; Acts 1955, ch. 121, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2142.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-401 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-401
City recorder - Appointment
Status: in_force

The city manager shall appoint a city recorder, who also may be appointed to the positions of finance director or treasurer or both. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, §§ 1, 15; Shan. Supp., §§ 1997a181, 1997a194; Code 1932, §§ 3578, 3592; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 6-2114, 6-2127; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 14.
The city manager shall appoint a city recorder, who also may be appointed to the positions of finance director or treasurer or both.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 11, §§ 1, 15; Shan. Supp., §§ 1997a181, 1997a194; Code 1932, §§ 3578, 3592; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 6-2114, 6-2127; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-403 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-403
Motion picture regulatory board - Creation
Status: in_force

Any municipality in a county having a population of not less than two hundred thousand (200,000), according to the federal census of 1960 or any subsequent federal census, may by ordinance create and establish a regulatory board for the review and classification of commercial motion picture films, which board shall have the powers herein set forth. The number of members of such board and their terms of office shall be set forth in such ordinance. Acts 1969, ch. 306, §§ 1, 5; T.C.A., § 6-647.
Any municipality in a county having a population of not less than two hundred thousand (200,000), according to the federal census of 1960 or any subsequent federal census, may by ordinance create and establish a regulatory board for the review and classification of commercial motion picture films, which board shall have the powers herein set forth. The number of members of such board and their terms of office shall be set forth in such ordinance.
Acts 1969, ch. 306, §§ 1, 5; T.C.A., § 6-647.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-406 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-406
Compliance
Status: in_force

(a) If it becomes necessary for a municipality to hire an individual in a position in which the CMFO designation is required by § 6-56-402 , then the individual hired shall either be exempt as provided in § 6-56-405 or become certified within two (2) years of the hiring date. (b) If the CMFO or exempt municipal finance officer leaves employment with the municipality, then the municipality has two (2) years from the date of the departing municipal finance officer's last day of employment to comply with § 6-56-402 . (c) For municipalities that have been subject to § 6-56-402(b) , and circumstances change that would make them subject to § 6-56-402(a) , the municipality is required to comply with § 6-56-402(a) within two (2) years from the earlier of: (1) The submission date of the financial report used to determine that the municipality is subject to § 6-56-402(a) ; or (2) Six (6) months following the fiscal year end of the financial report used to make the determination. (d) Notwithstanding this section, a municipality may contract with a certified public accountant to perform the duties of a CMFO. The contracted CMFO shall devote a minimum of sixteen (16) hours per month to financial oversight on behalf of the municipality. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 533, s 2, eff. 5/25/2021. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153, s 7, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2007 , ch. 576, § 1; 2008 , ch. 929, § 1.
(a) If it becomes necessary for a municipality to hire an individual in a position in which the CMFO designation is required by § 6-56-402 , then the individual hired shall either be exempt as provided in § 6-56-405 or become certified within two (2) years of the hiring date.
(b) If the CMFO or exempt municipal finance officer leaves employment with the municipality, then the municipality has two (2) years from the date of the departing municipal finance officer's last day of employment to comply with § 6-56-402 .
(c) For municipalities that have been subject to § 6-56-402(b) , and circumstances change that would make them subject to § 6-56-402(a) , the municipality is required to comply with § 6-56-402(a) within two (2) years from the earlier of: (1) The submission date of the financial report used to determine that the municipality is subject to § 6-56-402(a) ; or (2) Six (6) months following the fiscal year end of the financial report used to make the determination.
(1) The submission date of the financial report used to determine that the municipality is subject to § 6-56-402(a) ; or
(2) Six (6) months following the fiscal year end of the financial report used to make the determination.
(d) Notwithstanding this section, a municipality may contract with a certified public accountant to perform the duties of a CMFO. The contracted CMFO shall devote a minimum of sixteen (16) hours per month to financial oversight on behalf of the municipality.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 533, s 2, eff. 5/25/2021.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153, s 7, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2007 , ch. 576, § 1; 2008 , ch. 929, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-307 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-307
Mutual aid agreements
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Incorporated cities and towns are authorized to enter into contracts and mutual aid agreements with other incorporated cities and towns, counties, and metropolitan airport authorities that provide law enforcement service within the state and with those of any other states or with any agency of the United States to the extent that the laws of such other state or the United States permit such joint contracts or agreements to furnish one another assistance in law enforcement. (2) Incorporated cities and towns may also enter into contracts with an organization of residents and property owners of an unincorporated community for the purpose of providing law enforcement assistance to such unincorporated community. (3) Contracts or mutual aid agreements entered into pursuant to this section by an incorporated city or town shall, in the judgment of the city's or town's governing body, be advantageous to and serve the public interest of the city or town. (b) In authorizing or permitting its law enforcement officers to answer calls outside the corporate limits as authorized in this section, and in answering such calls, the city or town and its officers and employees shall be considered as acting in a governmental capacity. (c) Any officer, or employee of a police department of an incorporated city or town, while engaged in any duty or activity in connection with this section or pursuant to orders or instructions from such person's officers or superiors, shall be entitled to all rights, privileges, exemptions and immunities as if such duty or activity were performed within the corporate limits of the incorporated city or town by which such person is employed. Acts 1987, ch. 233, § 1; 1990, ch. 921, § 1.
(a) (1) Incorporated cities and towns are authorized to enter into contracts and mutual aid agreements with other incorporated cities and towns, counties, and metropolitan airport authorities that provide law enforcement service within the state and with those of any other states or with any agency of the United States to the extent that the laws of such other state or the United States permit such joint contracts or agreements to furnish one another assistance in law enforcement. (2) Incorporated cities and towns may also enter into contracts with an organization of residents and property owners of an unincorporated community for the purpose of providing law enforcement assistance to such unincorporated community. (3) Contracts or mutual aid agreements entered into pursuant to this section by an incorporated city or town shall, in the judgment of the city's or town's governing body, be advantageous to and serve the public interest of the city or town.
(1) Incorporated cities and towns are authorized to enter into contracts and mutual aid agreements with other incorporated cities and towns, counties, and metropolitan airport authorities that provide law enforcement service within the state and with those of any other states or with any agency of the United States to the extent that the laws of such other state or the United States permit such joint contracts or agreements to furnish one another assistance in law enforcement.
(2) Incorporated cities and towns may also enter into contracts with an organization of residents and property owners of an unincorporated community for the purpose of providing law enforcement assistance to such unincorporated community.
(3) Contracts or mutual aid agreements entered into pursuant to this section by an incorporated city or town shall, in the judgment of the city's or town's governing body, be advantageous to and serve the public interest of the city or town.
(b) In authorizing or permitting its law enforcement officers to answer calls outside the corporate limits as authorized in this section, and in answering such calls, the city or town and its officers and employees shall be considered as acting in a governmental capacity.
(c) Any officer, or employee of a police department of an incorporated city or town, while engaged in any duty or activity in connection with this section or pursuant to orders or instructions from such person's officers or superiors, shall be entitled to all rights, privileges, exemptions and immunities as if such duty or activity were performed within the corporate limits of the incorporated city or town by which such person is employed.
Acts 1987, ch. 233, § 1; 1990, ch. 921, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-202
Election to adopt charter
Status: in_force

(a) The county election commission shall hold an election for the purpose of determining whether this charter shall become effective for any municipality or newly incorporating territory upon the petition in writing of at least thirty-three and one-third percent (331/3%) of the registered voters of the municipality or territory. The petition shall include a current list of the registered voters who live within the proposed territory. The petition shall state in a sufficient manner the boundaries of the proposed municipal corporation, which may be done by a general reference to the boundaries then existing if there is one. Upon receipt of the petition, the county election commission shall examine the petition to determine the validity of the signatures in accordance with § 2-1-107 . The county election commission shall have a period of twenty (20) days to certify whether the petition has the sufficient number of signatures of registered voters. If the petition is sufficient to call for an election on the issue of incorporation, the county election commission shall hold an election, providing options to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the incorporation of the new charter, not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the petition is certified. The date of the election shall be set in accordance with § 2-3-204 . The county election commission shall, in addition to all other notices required by law, publish one (1) notice of the election in a newspaper of general circulation within the territory of the municipality or of the proposed municipality, and post the notice in at least three (3) places in the territory. (b) At any time not less than thirty (30) days prior to the election provided for in this part, the petition may be withdrawn or may be amended to call for a smaller territory for the proposed municipal corporation so long as all of the proposed smaller territory is contained within the boundaries of the territory described in the first petition. The withdrawal or amendment shall be valid if filed with the county election commission in writing, and if signed by not fewer than fifty-one percent (51%) of those who signed the original petition. In the event such an amended petition is filed, all provisions relating to time periods in § 6-1-201 shall be controlled by the date of the filing of the original petition, notwithstanding the filing of the amended petition, and the county election commission shall publish the notice of election as provided for in subsection (a). A petition to withdraw, when filed with and validated by the county election commission, shall render the original petition null and void. (c) A cash bond equivalent to the costs of the election to incorporate under this charter shall be filed by the petitioners with the county election commission together with the petition for incorporation. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1997 , ch. 98, § 4; 1998, ch. 1101, § 28.
(a) The county election commission shall hold an election for the purpose of determining whether this charter shall become effective for any municipality or newly incorporating territory upon the petition in writing of at least thirty-three and one-third percent (331/3%) of the registered voters of the municipality or territory. The petition shall include a current list of the registered voters who live within the proposed territory. The petition shall state in a sufficient manner the boundaries of the proposed municipal corporation, which may be done by a general reference to the boundaries then existing if there is one. Upon receipt of the petition, the county election commission shall examine the petition to determine the validity of the signatures in accordance with § 2-1-107 . The county election commission shall have a period of twenty (20) days to certify whether the petition has the sufficient number of signatures of registered voters. If the petition is sufficient to call for an election on the issue of incorporation, the county election commission shall hold an election, providing options to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the incorporation of the new charter, not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the petition is certified. The date of the election shall be set in accordance with § 2-3-204 . The county election commission shall, in addition to all other notices required by law, publish one (1) notice of the election in a newspaper of general circulation within the territory of the municipality or of the proposed municipality, and post the notice in at least three (3) places in the territory.
(b) At any time not less than thirty (30) days prior to the election provided for in this part, the petition may be withdrawn or may be amended to call for a smaller territory for the proposed municipal corporation so long as all of the proposed smaller territory is contained within the boundaries of the territory described in the first petition. The withdrawal or amendment shall be valid if filed with the county election commission in writing, and if signed by not fewer than fifty-one percent (51%) of those who signed the original petition. In the event such an amended petition is filed, all provisions relating to time periods in § 6-1-201 shall be controlled by the date of the filing of the original petition, notwithstanding the filing of the amended petition, and the county election commission shall publish the notice of election as provided for in subsection (a). A petition to withdraw, when filed with and validated by the county election commission, shall render the original petition null and void.
(c) A cash bond equivalent to the costs of the election to incorporate under this charter shall be filed by the petitioners with the county election commission together with the petition for incorporation.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1997 , ch. 98, § 4; 1998, ch. 1101, § 28.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-207 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-207
Limitation on tax levies and appropriations
Status: in_force

Except in cases of emergency as set out in § 6-56-205 , no levy of property taxes shall be made by any municipality unless and until a budget ordinance has been adopted and no appropriation of moneys or revenues shall be made for any purpose contrary to the estimates in the budget ordinance. Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
Except in cases of emergency as set out in § 6-56-205 , no levy of property taxes shall be made by any municipality unless and until a budget ordinance has been adopted and no appropriation of moneys or revenues shall be made for any purpose contrary to the estimates in the budget ordinance.
Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-111 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-111
Annexation procedure - Quo warranto action to challenge annexation
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality possesses exclusive authority to annex territory located within its approved urban growth boundaries; therefore, no municipality may annex by ordinance or by referendum any territory located within another municipality's approved urban growth boundaries. Within a municipality's approved urban growth boundaries, a municipality may use any of the methods in chapter 51 of this title to annex territory; provided, that if a quo warranto action is filed to challenge the annexation, the party filing the action has the burden of proving that: (1) An annexation ordinance is unreasonable for the overall well-being of the communities involved; or (2) The health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and property owners of the municipality and territory will not be materially retarded in the absence of such annexation. (b) In any such action, the action shall be tried by the circuit court judge or chancellor without a jury. (c) (1) Prior to a municipality annexing by ordinance territory outside its existing urban growth boundary whether the territory desired for annexation is within another municipality's urban growth boundary or a county's planned growth area or rural area, it must first amend the growth plan by having its desired change to the urban growth boundary submitted to the coordinating committee and then receive a recommendation for or against the amendment from the coordinating committee, the coordinating committee then must submit the proposed amendment with its recommendation to all the legislative bodies for approval. If the amendment to the growth plan is approved by the legislative bodies or by the dispute resolution panel, it is then submitted to the local government planning advisory committee for its approval. This amendment process must follow the procedure as outlined in § 6-58-104 and the criteria for establishing an urban growth boundary as delineated in § 6-58-106 . (2) As an alternative to a municipality annexing in a county's planned growth area or rural area by first amending the growth plan as described in subdivision (c)(1), a municipality may annex within a county's planned growth area or rural area, but the annexation must be by referendum only and not by ordinance. The municipality must follow the referendum process as provided for in §§ 6-51-104 and 6-51-105 . Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 12; 2005, ch. 246, §§ 1, 2; 2010, ch. 917, §§ 1-3.
(a) A municipality possesses exclusive authority to annex territory located within its approved urban growth boundaries; therefore, no municipality may annex by ordinance or by referendum any territory located within another municipality's approved urban growth boundaries. Within a municipality's approved urban growth boundaries, a municipality may use any of the methods in chapter 51 of this title to annex territory; provided, that if a quo warranto action is filed to challenge the annexation, the party filing the action has the burden of proving that: (1) An annexation ordinance is unreasonable for the overall well-being of the communities involved; or (2) The health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and property owners of the municipality and territory will not be materially retarded in the absence of such annexation.
(1) An annexation ordinance is unreasonable for the overall well-being of the communities involved; or
(2) The health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and property owners of the municipality and territory will not be materially retarded in the absence of such annexation.
(b) In any such action, the action shall be tried by the circuit court judge or chancellor without a jury.
(c) (1) Prior to a municipality annexing by ordinance territory outside its existing urban growth boundary whether the territory desired for annexation is within another municipality's urban growth boundary or a county's planned growth area or rural area, it must first amend the growth plan by having its desired change to the urban growth boundary submitted to the coordinating committee and then receive a recommendation for or against the amendment from the coordinating committee, the coordinating committee then must submit the proposed amendment with its recommendation to all the legislative bodies for approval. If the amendment to the growth plan is approved by the legislative bodies or by the dispute resolution panel, it is then submitted to the local government planning advisory committee for its approval. This amendment process must follow the procedure as outlined in § 6-58-104 and the criteria for establishing an urban growth boundary as delineated in § 6-58-106 . (2) As an alternative to a municipality annexing in a county's planned growth area or rural area by first amending the growth plan as described in subdivision (c)(1), a municipality may annex within a county's planned growth area or rural area, but the annexation must be by referendum only and not by ordinance. The municipality must follow the referendum process as provided for in §§ 6-51-104 and 6-51-105 .
(1) Prior to a municipality annexing by ordinance territory outside its existing urban growth boundary whether the territory desired for annexation is within another municipality's urban growth boundary or a county's planned growth area or rural area, it must first amend the growth plan by having its desired change to the urban growth boundary submitted to the coordinating committee and then receive a recommendation for or against the amendment from the coordinating committee, the coordinating committee then must submit the proposed amendment with its recommendation to all the legislative bodies for approval. If the amendment to the growth plan is approved by the legislative bodies or by the dispute resolution panel, it is then submitted to the local government planning advisory committee for its approval. This amendment process must follow the procedure as outlined in § 6-58-104 and the criteria for establishing an urban growth boundary as delineated in § 6-58-106 .
(2) As an alternative to a municipality annexing in a county's planned growth area or rural area by first amending the growth plan as described in subdivision (c)(1), a municipality may annex within a county's planned growth area or rural area, but the annexation must be by referendum only and not by ordinance. The municipality must follow the referendum process as provided for in §§ 6-51-104 and 6-51-105 .
Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 12; 2005, ch. 246, §§ 1, 2; 2010, ch. 917, §§ 1-3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-902 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-902
When expense allowances to be treated as compensation
Status: in_force

To the extent not adequately documented as provided in § 6-54-901 , expense allowances shall be considered compensation for purposes of any salary limitations as may be provided by statute, charter or private act. Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 2.
To the extent not adequately documented as provided in § 6-54-901 , expense allowances shall be considered compensation for purposes of any salary limitations as may be provided by statute, charter or private act.
Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-103
Applicability of chapter to counties with metropolitan governments
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to any county having a metropolitan form of government; provided, that each such county shall receive full benefit of all incentives available pursuant to § 6-58-109 , and each such county shall escape the sanctions imposed by § 6-58-110 ; and provided further, that any municipality that lies within a county having a metropolitan form of government and another county must establish an urban growth boundary in conjunction with the county containing the territory that is not within the county having a metropolitan form of government. Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 4; 2008, ch. 818, § 1.
This chapter does not apply to any county having a metropolitan form of government; provided, that each such county shall receive full benefit of all incentives available pursuant to § 6-58-109 , and each such county shall escape the sanctions imposed by § 6-58-110 ; and provided further, that any municipality that lies within a county having a metropolitan form of government and another county must establish an urban growth boundary in conjunction with the county containing the territory that is not within the county having a metropolitan form of government.
Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 4; 2008, ch. 818, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-210 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-210
Quorum
Status: in_force

A majority of all the members of the board constitutes a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of the absentees in such manner and under such penalties as the board may provide. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 10; Shan. Supp., § 1997a145; Code 1932, § 3542; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2021.
A majority of all the members of the board constitutes a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may compel the attendance of the absentees in such manner and under such penalties as the board may provide.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 10; Shan. Supp., § 1997a145; Code 1932, § 3542; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2021.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-131 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-131
Actively serving county governing members prohibited from serving on a municipal body within the county during the members term - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding another law or private act to the contrary, and upon approval under subsection (c), a member of the governing body of a municipality shall not simultaneously serve as a member of the governing body of any county in which the municipality is located during the member's term of office. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a member of the governing body of a municipality simultaneously serving on the governing body of a county on April 22, 2024, may serve out the remainder of the member's terms of office. (c) This section applies to a municipality that is located, in whole or in part, in a county with a population of more than two hundred thousand (200,000), according to the 2020 or a subsequent federal census, and that approves this section by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire governing body of the municipality. (d) As used in this section, "municipality" means an incorporated city or town. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 763,s 2, eff. 4/22/2024.
(a) Notwithstanding another law or private act to the contrary, and upon approval under subsection (c), a member of the governing body of a municipality shall not simultaneously serve as a member of the governing body of any county in which the municipality is located during the member's term of office.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a member of the governing body of a municipality simultaneously serving on the governing body of a county on April 22, 2024, may serve out the remainder of the member's terms of office.
(c) This section applies to a municipality that is located, in whole or in part, in a county with a population of more than two hundred thousand (200,000), according to the 2020 or a subsequent federal census, and that approves this section by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire governing body of the municipality.
(d) As used in this section, "municipality" means an incorporated city or town.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 763,s 2, eff. 4/22/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-111 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-111
Appropriation of funds for nonprofit organizations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The legislative body of each municipality may appropriate funds for the financial aid of any nonprofit charitable organization or any nonprofit civic organization in accordance with the guidelines required by subsection (b). (2) (A) For the purposes of this section, "nonprofit charitable organization" is one in which no part of the net earnings inures or may lawfully inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual and that provides year-round services benefiting the general welfare of the residents of the municipalities. (B) For the purposes of this section, "nonprofit civic organization" means a civic organization exempt from taxation pursuant to § 501(c)(4) or (c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(4), (c)(6) ), which operates primarily for the purpose of bringing about civic betterments and social improvements through efforts to maintain and increase employment opportunities in the municipality by promoting industry, trade, commerce, tourism and recreation by inducing manufacturing, industrial, governmental, educational, financial, service, commercial, recreational, and agricultural enterprises to locate in or remain in the municipality. The statement of public policy set forth in Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 3 is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this section, and it is hereby determined and declared that appropriations authorized by this section are needed to relieve the emergency created by the continuing migration from Tennessee and its municipalities of a large number of its citizens in order to find employment elsewhere, and to enable the municipalities of the state to assist nonprofit organizations in furthering the economic development, social welfare, and common good of its residents. (b) The comptroller of the treasury shall devise standard procedures to assist a municipality in the disposition of funds that are appropriated under this section. Each legislative body of a municipality shall devise guidelines directing for what purpose the appropriated money may be spent. These guidelines shall provide generally that any funds appropriated shall be used to promote the general welfare of the residents of the municipality. Any funds appropriated under this section shall be used and expended under the direction and control of the legislative body of a municipality in conjunction with the guidelines and procedures of the comptroller of the treasury. (c) (1) Any nonprofit organization that desires financial assistance from a municipality shall file with the city clerk a copy of an annual report of its business affairs and transactions that includes, but is not limited to: (A) Either a copy of the entity's most recently completed annual audit or an annual report detailing all receipts and expenditures in a form prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury and prepared and certified by the chief financial officer of such nonprofit organization; (B) A description of the program that serves the residents of the municipality; and (C) The proposed use of the municipal assistance. (2) The report filed pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) shall be open for public inspection during regular business hours of the city clerk's office. (3) Financial reports shall be available to fiscal officers of the municipality and shall be subject to audit under § 6-56-105 . (d) Appropriations to nonprofit organizations other than charitable organizations may be made only once notices have been published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality of the intent to make an appropriation to a nonprofit, but not charitable, organization specifying the intended amount of the appropriation and the purposes for which the appropriation will be spent. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 123, s 2, eff. 4/12/2017. Acts 1978, ch. 838, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-662; Acts 1984, ch. 820, §§ 2, 4; 1995, ch. 297, §§ 1, 2.
(a) (1) The legislative body of each municipality may appropriate funds for the financial aid of any nonprofit charitable organization or any nonprofit civic organization in accordance with the guidelines required by subsection (b). (2) (A) For the purposes of this section, "nonprofit charitable organization" is one in which no part of the net earnings inures or may lawfully inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual and that provides year-round services benefiting the general welfare of the residents of the municipalities. (B) For the purposes of this section, "nonprofit civic organization" means a civic organization exempt from taxation pursuant to § 501(c)(4) or (c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(4), (c)(6) ), which operates primarily for the purpose of bringing about civic betterments and social improvements through efforts to maintain and increase employment opportunities in the municipality by promoting industry, trade, commerce, tourism and recreation by inducing manufacturing, industrial, governmental, educational, financial, service, commercial, recreational, and agricultural enterprises to locate in or remain in the municipality. The statement of public policy set forth in Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 3 is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this section, and it is hereby determined and declared that appropriations authorized by this section are needed to relieve the emergency created by the continuing migration from Tennessee and its municipalities of a large number of its citizens in order to find employment elsewhere, and to enable the municipalities of the state to assist nonprofit organizations in furthering the economic development, social welfare, and common good of its residents.
(1) The legislative body of each municipality may appropriate funds for the financial aid of any nonprofit charitable organization or any nonprofit civic organization in accordance with the guidelines required by subsection (b).
(2) (A) For the purposes of this section, "nonprofit charitable organization" is one in which no part of the net earnings inures or may lawfully inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual and that provides year-round services benefiting the general welfare of the residents of the municipalities. (B) For the purposes of this section, "nonprofit civic organization" means a civic organization exempt from taxation pursuant to § 501(c)(4) or (c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(4), (c)(6) ), which operates primarily for the purpose of bringing about civic betterments and social improvements through efforts to maintain and increase employment opportunities in the municipality by promoting industry, trade, commerce, tourism and recreation by inducing manufacturing, industrial, governmental, educational, financial, service, commercial, recreational, and agricultural enterprises to locate in or remain in the municipality. The statement of public policy set forth in Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 3 is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this section, and it is hereby determined and declared that appropriations authorized by this section are needed to relieve the emergency created by the continuing migration from Tennessee and its municipalities of a large number of its citizens in order to find employment elsewhere, and to enable the municipalities of the state to assist nonprofit organizations in furthering the economic development, social welfare, and common good of its residents.
(A) For the purposes of this section, "nonprofit charitable organization" is one in which no part of the net earnings inures or may lawfully inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual and that provides year-round services benefiting the general welfare of the residents of the municipalities.
(B) For the purposes of this section, "nonprofit civic organization" means a civic organization exempt from taxation pursuant to § 501(c)(4) or (c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 ( 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(4), (c)(6) ), which operates primarily for the purpose of bringing about civic betterments and social improvements through efforts to maintain and increase employment opportunities in the municipality by promoting industry, trade, commerce, tourism and recreation by inducing manufacturing, industrial, governmental, educational, financial, service, commercial, recreational, and agricultural enterprises to locate in or remain in the municipality. The statement of public policy set forth in Acts 1955, ch. 209, § 3 is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this section, and it is hereby determined and declared that appropriations authorized by this section are needed to relieve the emergency created by the continuing migration from Tennessee and its municipalities of a large number of its citizens in order to find employment elsewhere, and to enable the municipalities of the state to assist nonprofit organizations in furthering the economic development, social welfare, and common good of its residents.
(b) The comptroller of the treasury shall devise standard procedures to assist a municipality in the disposition of funds that are appropriated under this section. Each legislative body of a municipality shall devise guidelines directing for what purpose the appropriated money may be spent. These guidelines shall provide generally that any funds appropriated shall be used to promote the general welfare of the residents of the municipality. Any funds appropriated under this section shall be used and expended under the direction and control of the legislative body of a municipality in conjunction with the guidelines and procedures of the comptroller of the treasury.
(c) (1) Any nonprofit organization that desires financial assistance from a municipality shall file with the city clerk a copy of an annual report of its business affairs and transactions that includes, but is not limited to: (A) Either a copy of the entity's most recently completed annual audit or an annual report detailing all receipts and expenditures in a form prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury and prepared and certified by the chief financial officer of such nonprofit organization; (B) A description of the program that serves the residents of the municipality; and (C) The proposed use of the municipal assistance. (2) The report filed pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) shall be open for public inspection during regular business hours of the city clerk's office. (3) Financial reports shall be available to fiscal officers of the municipality and shall be subject to audit under § 6-56-105 .
(1) Any nonprofit organization that desires financial assistance from a municipality shall file with the city clerk a copy of an annual report of its business affairs and transactions that includes, but is not limited to: (A) Either a copy of the entity's most recently completed annual audit or an annual report detailing all receipts and expenditures in a form prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury and prepared and certified by the chief financial officer of such nonprofit organization; (B) A description of the program that serves the residents of the municipality; and (C) The proposed use of the municipal assistance.
(A) Either a copy of the entity's most recently completed annual audit or an annual report detailing all receipts and expenditures in a form prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury and prepared and certified by the chief financial officer of such nonprofit organization;
(B) A description of the program that serves the residents of the municipality; and
(C) The proposed use of the municipal assistance.
(2) The report filed pursuant to subdivision (c)(1) shall be open for public inspection during regular business hours of the city clerk's office.
(3) Financial reports shall be available to fiscal officers of the municipality and shall be subject to audit under § 6-56-105 .
(d) Appropriations to nonprofit organizations other than charitable organizations may be made only once notices have been published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality of the intent to make an appropriation to a nonprofit, but not charitable, organization specifying the intended amount of the appropriation and the purposes for which the appropriation will be spent.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 123, s 2, eff. 4/12/2017.
Acts 1978, ch. 838, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-662; Acts 1984, ch. 820, §§ 2, 4; 1995, ch. 297, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-806 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-806
Disbursements from school fund
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners shall provide by ordinance for the manner in which the state, county, and city taxes apportioned to the school fund shall be paid over by the city treasurer. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 20, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a242; Code 1932, § 3640; Acts 1955, ch. 121, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2143.
The board of commissioners shall provide by ordinance for the manner in which the state, county, and city taxes apportioned to the school fund shall be paid over by the city treasurer.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 20, § 7; Shan. Supp., § 1997a242; Code 1932, § 3640; Acts 1955, ch. 121, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2143.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-602 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-602
Procedure for assessments
Status: in_force

All assessments made by an assessor of property elected pursuant to this part shall be made in accordance with the laws of the state by which such property is assessed for county purposes. Acts 1957, ch. 391, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-730; Acts 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
All assessments made by an assessor of property elected pursuant to this part shall be made in accordance with the laws of the state by which such property is assessed for county purposes.
Acts 1957, ch. 391, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-730; Acts 2008, ch. 971, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-303 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-303
Limits on purchases
Status: in_force

All purchases made from funds subject to the authority of this part shall be made within the limits of the approved budget, when required, and the appropriations, when required, for the department, office or agency for which the purchase is made. Acts 1983, ch. 451, § 9; 1984, ch. 765, § 2.
All purchases made from funds subject to the authority of this part shall be made within the limits of the approved budget, when required, and the appropriations, when required, for the department, office or agency for which the purchase is made.
Acts 1983, ch. 451, § 9; 1984, ch. 765, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-105 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-105
Attendance and conduct at meetings
Status: in_force

The council may enforce orderly conduct and compel the attendance of its members and other city officers at its meetings. Any member of the council or other officer of the city who refuses to attend meetings when served with notice or acts in a disorderly manner at such meetings commits misconduct in office. Upon council request, the manager shall designate a police official or officer to serve as the sergeant-at-arms of the council. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.05; T.C.A., § 6-3205.
The council may enforce orderly conduct and compel the attendance of its members and other city officers at its meetings. Any member of the council or other officer of the city who refuses to attend meetings when served with notice or acts in a disorderly manner at such meetings commits misconduct in office. Upon council request, the manager shall designate a police official or officer to serve as the sergeant-at-arms of the council.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.05; T.C.A., § 6-3205.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-211 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-211
Elections valid despite informalities
Status: in_force

No informalities in conducting any election held under this chapter shall invalidate it if the election is conducted fairly and in substantial conformity with the requirements of this chapter and the general election law. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
No informalities in conducting any election held under this chapter shall invalidate it if the election is conducted fairly and in substantial conformity with the requirements of this chapter and the general election law.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-603 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-603
Rights, duties and immunities of officers and employees
Status: in_force

Any officer or employee of a fire department of an incorporated city or town, while engaged in any duty or activity in connection with this part or pursuant to orders or instructions from such person's officers or superiors, shall be entitled to all rights, privileges, exemptions and immunities as if such duty or activity were performed within the corporate limits of the incorporated city or town by which such person is employed. Acts 1957, ch. 223, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-633.
Any officer or employee of a fire department of an incorporated city or town, while engaged in any duty or activity in connection with this part or pursuant to orders or instructions from such person's officers or superiors, shall be entitled to all rights, privileges, exemptions and immunities as if such duty or activity were performed within the corporate limits of the incorporated city or town by which such person is employed.
Acts 1957, ch. 223, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-633.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-202
Passage, amendment and repeal of ordinances
Status: in_force

(a) Each ordinance, before being adopted, shall be read at two (2) meetings not less than one (1) week apart, and shall take effect ten (10) days after its adoption; provided, that, where an emergency exists and the public safety and welfare requires it, an ordinance containing a full statement of the facts and reasons for the emergency may be made effective upon its adoption if approved by a majority of the members of the council on two (2) readings on successive days. As used in this subsection (a), "read" means the reading of the caption of the ordinance. (b) At least the title and a brief summary of each ordinance, except an emergency ordinance, shall be published in the official city newspaper at least one (1) week before final passage, either separately or as part of the published proceedings of the council. (c) Amendments of ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof shall be accomplished only by setting forth the complete section, sections, subsection, or subsections in their amended form. (d) An ordinance may be repealed by reference to its number and title only and publication of the ordinance may be similarly limited. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.02; T.C.A., § 6-3212; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 2.
(a) Each ordinance, before being adopted, shall be read at two (2) meetings not less than one (1) week apart, and shall take effect ten (10) days after its adoption; provided, that, where an emergency exists and the public safety and welfare requires it, an ordinance containing a full statement of the facts and reasons for the emergency may be made effective upon its adoption if approved by a majority of the members of the council on two (2) readings on successive days. As used in this subsection (a), "read" means the reading of the caption of the ordinance.
(b) At least the title and a brief summary of each ordinance, except an emergency ordinance, shall be published in the official city newspaper at least one (1) week before final passage, either separately or as part of the published proceedings of the council.
(c) Amendments of ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof shall be accomplished only by setting forth the complete section, sections, subsection, or subsections in their amended form.
(d) An ordinance may be repealed by reference to its number and title only and publication of the ordinance may be similarly limited.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.02; T.C.A., § 6-3212; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-117 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-117
Construction of entertainment facilities
Status: in_force

All municipal corporations have the power and are authorized to purchase land and install therein roads and streets and water, sewer, electric and other utilities for the purpose of aiding in the construction and development therein of performance halls, auditoriums, theaters, or other entertainment facilities, and to issue their bonds or notes to finance in whole or in part the costs of such land and improvements, in accordance with and subject to the requirements of title 9, chapter 21, and title 13, chapter 16, and to exercise all the powers set forth therein as it relates to such construction and development. Acts 1993, ch. 478, § 3.
All municipal corporations have the power and are authorized to purchase land and install therein roads and streets and water, sewer, electric and other utilities for the purpose of aiding in the construction and development therein of performance halls, auditoriums, theaters, or other entertainment facilities, and to issue their bonds or notes to finance in whole or in part the costs of such land and improvements, in accordance with and subject to the requirements of title 9, chapter 21, and title 13, chapter 16, and to exercise all the powers set forth therein as it relates to such construction and development.
Acts 1993, ch. 478, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-33-111 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 33 / Section 6-33-111
Franchises
Status: in_force

(a) No franchise or grant for the operation of a water, electric, telephone, steam, or public transportation or other utility that is not revocable at the will of the council shall be granted or become operative, except by ordinance. Such ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption by the council unless twenty percent (20%) of the qualified electors of the city sign a petition and present it to the council during such thirty-day period requesting that the ordinance be referred to the electors, in which case it must receive the approval of a majority of the electors voting thereon at a municipal election, and all renewals, extensions and amendments thereof shall be granted only in the same manner. (b) All public utility franchises granted under this charter shall be subject to the following rights of the city; provided, that this enumeration is not to be construed as being exclusive or as impairing council authority to impose any condition that may be in the municipal interest and within the power of the city to impose or require: (1) To revoke for misuse, or nonuse, or for failure to comply with the provisions thereof; (2) To require proper and adequate provision, extension, and maintenance of plant and service at the highest practicable standard of performance; (3) To establish reasonable standards of service and prevent unjust discrimination in service or rates; (4) To require uninterrupted service to the public in accordance with the terms of the franchise throughout the entire period thereof; and (5) To impose such other regulations as may be determined by the council to be necessary to the health, safety, welfare, and accommodation of the public. (c) The council may institute such actions or proceedings as may be necessary to enforce a franchise and may revoke, cancel, or annul all franchises that have become inoperative, illegal, or void and not binding upon the city. Subject to state law, all public utility franchises shall prescribe the manner of fixing rates, fares, and charges, and the readjustments thereof at reasonable intervals at the discretion of the city. The value of the property of the utility used as a basis for fixing such rates, fares, and charges shall in no event include a value predicated upon the franchise, good will, or prospective profits. (d) This section shall not be construed to repeal, abridge, modify or supersede any statute or law of the state pertaining to the Tennessee public utility commission or the regulation of public utilities which are subject to its jurisdiction, and subdivisions (b)(2), (3), and (4) shall not apply to any public utility over which the commission exercises regulatory authority. Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94,Secs.s7, s78 eff. 4/4/2017. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.35; T.C.A., § 6-3311; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 72.
(a) No franchise or grant for the operation of a water, electric, telephone, steam, or public transportation or other utility that is not revocable at the will of the council shall be granted or become operative, except by ordinance. Such ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption by the council unless twenty percent (20%) of the qualified electors of the city sign a petition and present it to the council during such thirty-day period requesting that the ordinance be referred to the electors, in which case it must receive the approval of a majority of the electors voting thereon at a municipal election, and all renewals, extensions and amendments thereof shall be granted only in the same manner.
(b) All public utility franchises granted under this charter shall be subject to the following rights of the city; provided, that this enumeration is not to be construed as being exclusive or as impairing council authority to impose any condition that may be in the municipal interest and within the power of the city to impose or require: (1) To revoke for misuse, or nonuse, or for failure to comply with the provisions thereof; (2) To require proper and adequate provision, extension, and maintenance of plant and service at the highest practicable standard of performance; (3) To establish reasonable standards of service and prevent unjust discrimination in service or rates; (4) To require uninterrupted service to the public in accordance with the terms of the franchise throughout the entire period thereof; and (5) To impose such other regulations as may be determined by the council to be necessary to the health, safety, welfare, and accommodation of the public.
(1) To revoke for misuse, or nonuse, or for failure to comply with the provisions thereof;
(2) To require proper and adequate provision, extension, and maintenance of plant and service at the highest practicable standard of performance;
(3) To establish reasonable standards of service and prevent unjust discrimination in service or rates;
(4) To require uninterrupted service to the public in accordance with the terms of the franchise throughout the entire period thereof; and
(5) To impose such other regulations as may be determined by the council to be necessary to the health, safety, welfare, and accommodation of the public.
(c) The council may institute such actions or proceedings as may be necessary to enforce a franchise and may revoke, cancel, or annul all franchises that have become inoperative, illegal, or void and not binding upon the city. Subject to state law, all public utility franchises shall prescribe the manner of fixing rates, fares, and charges, and the readjustments thereof at reasonable intervals at the discretion of the city. The value of the property of the utility used as a basis for fixing such rates, fares, and charges shall in no event include a value predicated upon the franchise, good will, or prospective profits.
(d) This section shall not be construed to repeal, abridge, modify or supersede any statute or law of the state pertaining to the Tennessee public utility commission or the regulation of public utilities which are subject to its jurisdiction, and subdivisions (b)(2), (3), and (4) shall not apply to any public utility over which the commission exercises regulatory authority.
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 94,Secs.s7, s78 eff. 4/4/2017.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.35; T.C.A., § 6-3311; Acts 1995, ch. 305, § 72.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-117 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-117
Transfer of city schools to county
Status: in_force

The city school system or any part thereof may be transferred to the county upon the adoption of a resolution by the city council after considering the written recommendations of the board of education; provided, that all such transfers must first be approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting in a referendum held for that purpose. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.17; T.C.A., § 6-3617.
The city school system or any part thereof may be transferred to the county upon the adoption of a resolution by the city council after considering the written recommendations of the board of education; provided, that all such transfers must first be approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting in a referendum held for that purpose.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.17; T.C.A., § 6-3617.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-307 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-307
Adoption of appropriation ordinance
Status: in_force

(a) Before the beginning of the next fiscal year, the council shall adopt an appropriation ordinance, based on the city manager's budget with such modifications as the council considers necessary or desirable; provided, that modifications in the school budget as submitted by the board of education shall be subject to the limitations of § 6-36-113 . (b) Appropriations need not be in more detail than a lump sum for each fund. (c) The council shall not make any appropriations in excess of estimated revenue, except to provide for an actual emergency threatening the health, property or lives of the inhabitants of the city and declared by a unanimous vote of all members of the council present, when there is a quorum. (d) If for any reason an appropriation ordinance is not adopted prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year, the appropriations for the last fiscal year shall become the appropriations for the next fiscal year, until the adoption of the new appropriation ordinance. (e) The appropriation ordinance, insofar as it relates to the appropriation for schools, shall be further subject to § 6-36-114 . Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.15; T.C.A., § 6-3514.
(a) Before the beginning of the next fiscal year, the council shall adopt an appropriation ordinance, based on the city manager's budget with such modifications as the council considers necessary or desirable; provided, that modifications in the school budget as submitted by the board of education shall be subject to the limitations of § 6-36-113 .
(b) Appropriations need not be in more detail than a lump sum for each fund.
(c) The council shall not make any appropriations in excess of estimated revenue, except to provide for an actual emergency threatening the health, property or lives of the inhabitants of the city and declared by a unanimous vote of all members of the council present, when there is a quorum.
(d) If for any reason an appropriation ordinance is not adopted prior to the beginning of the next fiscal year, the appropriations for the last fiscal year shall become the appropriations for the next fiscal year, until the adoption of the new appropriation ordinance.
(e) The appropriation ordinance, insofar as it relates to the appropriation for schools, shall be further subject to § 6-36-114 .
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.15; T.C.A., § 6-3514.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-31-111 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 31 / Section 6-31-111
Time of taking office
Status: in_force

Persons elected to the office of council member shall take office the second Tuesday after the election at twelve o'clock (12:00) noon. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.11; T.C.A., § 6-3112.
Persons elected to the office of council member shall take office the second Tuesday after the election at twelve o'clock (12:00) noon.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 3.11; T.C.A., § 6-3112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-203 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-203
Ordinances granting permits to use, franchise, and special privileges
Status: in_force

Every proposed ordinance granting any permit or right to occupy or use the streets, highways, bridges, or public places in the city for any purpose or granting any franchise, exclusive contract or other special privilege shall remain on file with the clerk for public inspection for at least two (2) weeks before its final adoption in the complete form in which it is finally passed. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.03; T.C.A., § 6-3213.
Every proposed ordinance granting any permit or right to occupy or use the streets, highways, bridges, or public places in the city for any purpose or granting any franchise, exclusive contract or other special privilege shall remain on file with the clerk for public inspection for at least two (2) weeks before its final adoption in the complete form in which it is finally passed.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.03; T.C.A., § 6-3213.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-34-201 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 34 / Section 6-34-201
Assessments generally
Status: in_force

The council may, by ordinance, provide for the assessment, by city assessing personnel, of property lying within the corporate limits, or may enter into any necessary agreements with the appropriate county officials for joint assessments by the city and county, or may elect to use county assessments. There shall be added to any county assessment any property omitted from such assessments. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.04; T.C.A., § 6-3401.
The council may, by ordinance, provide for the assessment, by city assessing personnel, of property lying within the corporate limits, or may enter into any necessary agreements with the appropriate county officials for joint assessments by the city and county, or may elect to use county assessments. There shall be added to any county assessment any property omitted from such assessments.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.04; T.C.A., § 6-3401.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-203 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-203
Duties of vice mayor
Status: in_force

The vice mayor shall act as mayor during any temporary absence, inability, or failure to act of the mayor, and whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, such member shall become mayor and hold office as such for the unexpired term. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 1997a144; Code 1932, § 3541; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2014.
The vice mayor shall act as mayor during any temporary absence, inability, or failure to act of the mayor, and whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, such member shall become mayor and hold office as such for the unexpired term.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 9; Shan. Supp., § 1997a144; Code 1932, § 3541; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-301 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-301
Extension of police authority beyond limits
Status: in_force

The police authority of all incorporated towns and cities shall extend to a distance of one (1) mile from the lawful corporate limits thereof, for the suppression of all disorderly acts and practices forbidden by the general laws of the state; provided, that such jurisdiction of an incorporated town or city shall not be hereby extended beyond the limits of the county in which any part of such town is situated, or so as to come within one (1) mile of any other incorporated town or city. Acts 1870, ch. 67, § 1; Shan., § 1924; Code 1932, § 3336; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-609.
The police authority of all incorporated towns and cities shall extend to a distance of one (1) mile from the lawful corporate limits thereof, for the suppression of all disorderly acts and practices forbidden by the general laws of the state; provided, that such jurisdiction of an incorporated town or city shall not be hereby extended beyond the limits of the county in which any part of such town is situated, or so as to come within one (1) mile of any other incorporated town or city.
Acts 1870, ch. 67, § 1; Shan., § 1924; Code 1932, § 3336; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-609.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-113 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 18 / Section 6-18-113
Liquidation of affairs
Status: in_force

Should the property and funds be more than sufficient to meet the city's obligations, the surplus shall be paid into the treasury of the county to become a part of its general fund. Should the property and funds be insufficient to meet all the city's current obligations, the county legislative body is hereby authorized to levy and collect taxes upon the property within the boundaries of the former city and to pay same over to the trustees for the purpose of meeting such current deficit. The trustees shall terminate the affairs of the city as soon as possible, but in no event shall the trusteeship continue for more than thirty-six (36) months. Any matters, including obligations maturing after thirty-six (36) months, not disposed of within the period designated in this section shall become the responsibility of the county legislative body of the county wherein the city was located. Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1813.
Should the property and funds be more than sufficient to meet the city's obligations, the surplus shall be paid into the treasury of the county to become a part of its general fund. Should the property and funds be insufficient to meet all the city's current obligations, the county legislative body is hereby authorized to levy and collect taxes upon the property within the boundaries of the former city and to pay same over to the trustees for the purpose of meeting such current deficit. The trustees shall terminate the affairs of the city as soon as possible, but in no event shall the trusteeship continue for more than thirty-six (36) months. Any matters, including obligations maturing after thirty-six (36) months, not disposed of within the period designated in this section shall become the responsibility of the county legislative body of the county wherein the city was located.
Acts 1951, ch. 92, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1813.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-111 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-111
Term limits for mayor and board of commissioners
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the further provisions of this section, the board of commissioners of any municipality incorporated under this charter that is located within a county that has adopted a charter form of government is authorized, upon its own initiative and upon the adoption of an ordinance by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at two (2) separate meetings, to establish term limits for the mayor and the board of commissioners of such municipality in such manner as shall be designated by the ordinance. The operation of the ordinance shall be subject to approval of the voters as required in subsection (b). (b) (1) Any ordinance to establish term limits for the mayor and board of commissioners of any municipality to which subsection (a) applies shall not become operative until approved in an election herein provided in the municipality. Upon the adoption of the ordinance, the mayor shall notify the county election commission to hold an election as provided in this subsection (b). (2) After the receipt of a certified copy of such ordinance, the county election commission shall hold an election on the question pursuant to § 2-3-204 , providing options to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the ordinance, and a majority vote of those voting in the election shall determine whether the ordinance is to be operative. (3) If the majority vote is for the ordinance, it shall be deemed to be operative on the date that the county election commission makes its official canvass of the election returns; provided, however, that no term limits shall apply until the election of the mayor and board of commissioners held after the ordinance is operative. (4) If the majority vote is against the ordinance, no further elections on the question of term limits shall be held until at least four (4) years have expired from the previous election and only after the board of commissioners adopts a new ordinance for such purposes in accordance with subsection (a). (c) Any referendum required by this section may only be submitted to the voters at a regular August election, regular November election, or regularly scheduled municipal election. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 243,s 1, eff. 4/24/2015.
(a) Subject to the further provisions of this section, the board of commissioners of any municipality incorporated under this charter that is located within a county that has adopted a charter form of government is authorized, upon its own initiative and upon the adoption of an ordinance by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at two (2) separate meetings, to establish term limits for the mayor and the board of commissioners of such municipality in such manner as shall be designated by the ordinance. The operation of the ordinance shall be subject to approval of the voters as required in subsection (b).
(b) (1) Any ordinance to establish term limits for the mayor and board of commissioners of any municipality to which subsection (a) applies shall not become operative until approved in an election herein provided in the municipality. Upon the adoption of the ordinance, the mayor shall notify the county election commission to hold an election as provided in this subsection (b). (2) After the receipt of a certified copy of such ordinance, the county election commission shall hold an election on the question pursuant to § 2-3-204 , providing options to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the ordinance, and a majority vote of those voting in the election shall determine whether the ordinance is to be operative. (3) If the majority vote is for the ordinance, it shall be deemed to be operative on the date that the county election commission makes its official canvass of the election returns; provided, however, that no term limits shall apply until the election of the mayor and board of commissioners held after the ordinance is operative. (4) If the majority vote is against the ordinance, no further elections on the question of term limits shall be held until at least four (4) years have expired from the previous election and only after the board of commissioners adopts a new ordinance for such purposes in accordance with subsection (a).
(1) Any ordinance to establish term limits for the mayor and board of commissioners of any municipality to which subsection (a) applies shall not become operative until approved in an election herein provided in the municipality. Upon the adoption of the ordinance, the mayor shall notify the county election commission to hold an election as provided in this subsection (b).
(2) After the receipt of a certified copy of such ordinance, the county election commission shall hold an election on the question pursuant to § 2-3-204 , providing options to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the ordinance, and a majority vote of those voting in the election shall determine whether the ordinance is to be operative.
(3) If the majority vote is for the ordinance, it shall be deemed to be operative on the date that the county election commission makes its official canvass of the election returns; provided, however, that no term limits shall apply until the election of the mayor and board of commissioners held after the ordinance is operative.
(4) If the majority vote is against the ordinance, no further elections on the question of term limits shall be held until at least four (4) years have expired from the previous election and only after the board of commissioners adopts a new ordinance for such purposes in accordance with subsection (a).
(c) Any referendum required by this section may only be submitted to the voters at a regular August election, regular November election, or regularly scheduled municipal election.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 243,s 1, eff. 4/24/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-407 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-407
Violations
Status: in_force

(a) Any municipality determined by the comptroller of the treasury to be in violation of the requirements of § 6-56-402 is subject to the following penalty: (1) Sales tax revenue collected and distributed by the state to the municipality shall be reduced by an amount mutually agreed upon by the comptroller of the treasury and the commissioner of revenue. The sales tax revenue reduction shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total amount due to the municipality in a fiscal year, until the municipality is in compliance with § 6-56-402 ; (2) The amounts reduced as a penalty pursuant to this section shall be held in reserve by the department of revenue and allocated to the municipality after the municipality complies with § 6-56-402 as determined by the comptroller of the treasury. (b) The penalty assessed by this section may be waived by the comptroller of the treasury in accordance with policies and procedures established by the comptroller. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 208,s 1, eff. 4/20/2015. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153,s 8, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2007, ch. 576, § 1.
(a) Any municipality determined by the comptroller of the treasury to be in violation of the requirements of § 6-56-402 is subject to the following penalty: (1) Sales tax revenue collected and distributed by the state to the municipality shall be reduced by an amount mutually agreed upon by the comptroller of the treasury and the commissioner of revenue. The sales tax revenue reduction shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total amount due to the municipality in a fiscal year, until the municipality is in compliance with § 6-56-402 ; (2) The amounts reduced as a penalty pursuant to this section shall be held in reserve by the department of revenue and allocated to the municipality after the municipality complies with § 6-56-402 as determined by the comptroller of the treasury.
(1) Sales tax revenue collected and distributed by the state to the municipality shall be reduced by an amount mutually agreed upon by the comptroller of the treasury and the commissioner of revenue. The sales tax revenue reduction shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total amount due to the municipality in a fiscal year, until the municipality is in compliance with § 6-56-402 ;
(2) The amounts reduced as a penalty pursuant to this section shall be held in reserve by the department of revenue and allocated to the municipality after the municipality complies with § 6-56-402 as determined by the comptroller of the treasury.
(b) The penalty assessed by this section may be waived by the comptroller of the treasury in accordance with policies and procedures established by the comptroller.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 208,s 1, eff. 4/20/2015.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153,s 8, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2007, ch. 576, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-112 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-112
Financial management
Status: in_force

(a) All school moneys appropriated by the city council, all state and county funds received for the city school system, and all other moneys, fees, revenues or income that are received by the city school system or that heretofore or hereafter are granted or permitted to the city school system shall be deposited in a city school fund to be withdrawn only upon the order of the board of education; provided, that a full estimate thereof shall have been summarized in each school budget; and provided further, that those portions of such funds derived from city appropriation ordinances shall be subject to §§ 6-35-308 and 6-35-310 . (b) The board of education shall establish such school funds as are required by general law or as it considers necessary for the operation of the school system. (c) At the end of each fiscal year an audit shall be made of the accounts and funds of the school system covering the operations of the last fiscal year by certified public accountants selected by the board. The board of education may employ certified accountants to audit all or any of the school funds and accounts at any time it may deem expedient to assure the correctness of the accounts and funds. (d) Section 6-35-313 shall apply with the board of education standing in the stead of council. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.12; T.C.A., § 6-3612.
(a) All school moneys appropriated by the city council, all state and county funds received for the city school system, and all other moneys, fees, revenues or income that are received by the city school system or that heretofore or hereafter are granted or permitted to the city school system shall be deposited in a city school fund to be withdrawn only upon the order of the board of education; provided, that a full estimate thereof shall have been summarized in each school budget; and provided further, that those portions of such funds derived from city appropriation ordinances shall be subject to §§ 6-35-308 and 6-35-310 .
(b) The board of education shall establish such school funds as are required by general law or as it considers necessary for the operation of the school system.
(c) At the end of each fiscal year an audit shall be made of the accounts and funds of the school system covering the operations of the last fiscal year by certified public accountants selected by the board. The board of education may employ certified accountants to audit all or any of the school funds and accounts at any time it may deem expedient to assure the correctness of the accounts and funds.
(d) Section 6-35-313 shall apply with the board of education standing in the stead of council.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.12; T.C.A., § 6-3612.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-119 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-119
Building safety and other standardized codes incorporated by reference - Citations
Status: in_force

(a) If the legislative body of any municipality or any agency or instrumentality thereof incorporates by reference a building code, safety and health code, or any other standardized code or document, a copy of such code or document shall be obtained and retained as a public record by the respective legislative body, agency or instrumentality. (b) If any person is cited by the municipal legislative body or any agency or instrumentality thereof as having violated a building code, safety and health code, or any other standardized code or document that has been incorporated by reference pursuant to subsection (a), a notation shall be included in such citation identifying with specificity where a copy of the respective code or document is located and the hours during which such person has the opportunity to read or inspect such code or document. Acts 1993, ch. 478, § 2.
(a) If the legislative body of any municipality or any agency or instrumentality thereof incorporates by reference a building code, safety and health code, or any other standardized code or document, a copy of such code or document shall be obtained and retained as a public record by the respective legislative body, agency or instrumentality.
(b) If any person is cited by the municipal legislative body or any agency or instrumentality thereof as having violated a building code, safety and health code, or any other standardized code or document that has been incorporated by reference pursuant to subsection (a), a notation shall be included in such citation identifying with specificity where a copy of the respective code or document is located and the hours during which such person has the opportunity to read or inspect such code or document.
Acts 1993, ch. 478, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-401 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-401
City clerk
Status: in_force

The city manager shall appoint a city clerk, together with such deputy city clerks as may be authorized by ordinance. The city clerk shall be responsible for keeping and preserving the city seal and all records of the council, attending meetings of the council and keeping a journal of proceedings at such meetings, preparing and certifying copies of official records in the city clerk's office, for which fees may be prescribed by ordinance, and performing all other duties as are prescribed by the council or city manager. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.08; T.C.A., § 6-3507.
The city manager shall appoint a city clerk, together with such deputy city clerks as may be authorized by ordinance. The city clerk shall be responsible for keeping and preserving the city seal and all records of the council, attending meetings of the council and keeping a journal of proceedings at such meetings, preparing and certifying copies of official records in the city clerk's office, for which fees may be prescribed by ordinance, and performing all other duties as are prescribed by the council or city manager.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.08; T.C.A., § 6-3507.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-105 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-105
Referendum on annexation
Status: in_force

(a) At least thirty (30) days and not more than sixty (60) days after the last of such publications, the proposed annexation of territory shall be submitted by the county election commission in an election held on the request and at the expense of the proposing municipality, for approval or disapproval of the qualified voters who reside in or own property in the territory proposed for annexation; provided, that not more than two (2) persons are entitled to vote based upon ownership of an individual tract of property, regardless of the number of owners of such property. (b) The legislative body of the municipality affected may also at its option submit the questions involved to a referendum of the people residing within the municipality. (c) In the election or elections to be held, the questions submitted to the qualified voters shall be "For Annexation" and "Against Annexation." (d) The county election commission shall promptly certify the results of the election or elections to the municipality. Upon receiving the certification from the county election commission, the municipality shall forward a copy of the certification to the county mayor in whose county the territory being annexed is located. (e) If a majority of all the qualified voters voting thereon in the territory proposed to be annexed, or in the event of two (2) elections as provided for in subsections (a) and (b), a majority of the voters voting thereon in the territory to be annexed and a majority of the voters voting thereon in the municipality approve the resolution, annexation as provided therein shall become effective thirty (30) days after the certification of the election or elections. (f) [Deleted by 2015 amendment.] Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 408,s 1, eff. 5/21/2019. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 4, eff. 5/20/2015. Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-312; Acts 2005, ch. 411, § 6.
(a) At least thirty (30) days and not more than sixty (60) days after the last of such publications, the proposed annexation of territory shall be submitted by the county election commission in an election held on the request and at the expense of the proposing municipality, for approval or disapproval of the qualified voters who reside in or own property in the territory proposed for annexation; provided, that not more than two (2) persons are entitled to vote based upon ownership of an individual tract of property, regardless of the number of owners of such property.
(b) The legislative body of the municipality affected may also at its option submit the questions involved to a referendum of the people residing within the municipality.
(c) In the election or elections to be held, the questions submitted to the qualified voters shall be "For Annexation" and "Against Annexation."
(d) The county election commission shall promptly certify the results of the election or elections to the municipality. Upon receiving the certification from the county election commission, the municipality shall forward a copy of the certification to the county mayor in whose county the territory being annexed is located.
(e) If a majority of all the qualified voters voting thereon in the territory proposed to be annexed, or in the event of two (2) elections as provided for in subsections (a) and (b), a majority of the voters voting thereon in the territory to be annexed and a majority of the voters voting thereon in the municipality approve the resolution, annexation as provided therein shall become effective thirty (30) days after the certification of the election or elections.
(f) [Deleted by 2015 amendment.]
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 408,s 1, eff. 5/21/2019.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 4, eff. 5/20/2015.
Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-312; Acts 2005, ch. 411, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-406 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-406
Motion picture regulatory board - Enforcement of orders
Status: in_force

(a) The municipality may enforce the lawful orders of the board by fine or other penalty within the power of the municipality to impose, and by obtaining an injunction in any circuit, chancery or criminal court of this state against the showing to minors of any motion picture film that has not been presented to the board for classification in accordance with such ordinance and such reasonable rules as the board may adopt, or that has been classified by the board, pursuant to its authorized procedures, as unsuitable for minors. (b) The circuit, chancery and criminal courts have jurisdiction to enjoin the presentation to minors of any motion picture film in violation of any ordinance adopted pursuant to §§ 6-54-403 - 6-54-406, or in violation of any lawful classification, regulation or order of any board established pursuant hereto. (c) In any suit for injunction to forbid the presentation to minors of a motion picture classified as not suitable for minors, the proceedings shall be in accordance with those set forth in § 39-17-908 , and no municipality or board shall be required to file any injunction, cost or appeal bond. Acts 1969, ch. 306, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-650; Acts 1996, ch. 675, § 9.
(a) The municipality may enforce the lawful orders of the board by fine or other penalty within the power of the municipality to impose, and by obtaining an injunction in any circuit, chancery or criminal court of this state against the showing to minors of any motion picture film that has not been presented to the board for classification in accordance with such ordinance and such reasonable rules as the board may adopt, or that has been classified by the board, pursuant to its authorized procedures, as unsuitable for minors.
(b) The circuit, chancery and criminal courts have jurisdiction to enjoin the presentation to minors of any motion picture film in violation of any ordinance adopted pursuant to §§ 6-54-403 - 6-54-406, or in violation of any lawful classification, regulation or order of any board established pursuant hereto.
(c) In any suit for injunction to forbid the presentation to minors of a motion picture classified as not suitable for minors, the proceedings shall be in accordance with those set forth in § 39-17-908 , and no municipality or board shall be required to file any injunction, cost or appeal bond.
Acts 1969, ch. 306, § 3; T.C.A., § 6-650; Acts 1996, ch. 675, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-104
Disqualification from office
Status: in_force

No person shall become commissioner who has been convicted of malfeasance in office, bribery, or other corrupt practice, or crime, or of violating any of the provisions of § 6-20-108 in reference to elections. Any commissioner so convicted shall forfeit such commissioner's office. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a135; Code 1932, § 3532; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2004.
No person shall become commissioner who has been convicted of malfeasance in office, bribery, or other corrupt practice, or crime, or of violating any of the provisions of § 6-20-108 in reference to elections. Any commissioner so convicted shall forfeit such commissioner's office.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 3; Shan. Supp., § 1997a135; Code 1932, § 3532; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2004.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-111 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-111
Deposit of funds - Petty cash - Disbursement - Penalty for violations
Status: in_force

(a) Every municipal official handling public funds shall be required to, as soon as practical, but no later than three (3) working days after the receipt by such municipal official of any public funds, deposit the funds to the credit of such municipality's official bank account, or bank accounts. (b) This requirement shall not prohibit a municipal official handling public funds from maintaining a petty cash fund in an amount sufficient for the transaction of the official business of the municipal official's office. (c) Every municipal official authorized to disburse public funds shall be required to make disbursements of such public funds by consecutively prenumbered checks, warrants or other generally accepted negotiable instruments drawn on the municipality's official bank account or accounts. Disbursements may also be made by electronic transfer, if such transfer is properly documented and recorded. (d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1993, ch. 448, § 1.
(a) Every municipal official handling public funds shall be required to, as soon as practical, but no later than three (3) working days after the receipt by such municipal official of any public funds, deposit the funds to the credit of such municipality's official bank account, or bank accounts.
(b) This requirement shall not prohibit a municipal official handling public funds from maintaining a petty cash fund in an amount sufficient for the transaction of the official business of the municipal official's office.
(c) Every municipal official authorized to disburse public funds shall be required to make disbursements of such public funds by consecutively prenumbered checks, warrants or other generally accepted negotiable instruments drawn on the municipality's official bank account or accounts. Disbursements may also be made by electronic transfer, if such transfer is properly documented and recorded.
(d) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1993, ch. 448, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-118 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-118
Agreement with county to take over county schools
Status: in_force

The city council, after considering the written recommendations of the board of education, may enter into an agreement with the county for the city school system to take over ownership, management and control of that part of the county school system within the city, including land, buildings and all other school property, equipment, and facilities. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.18; T.C.A., § 6-3618.
The city council, after considering the written recommendations of the board of education, may enter into an agreement with the county for the city school system to take over ownership, management and control of that part of the county school system within the city, including land, buildings and all other school property, equipment, and facilities.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.18; T.C.A., § 6-3618.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-402 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-402
Appointment, removal and supervision of personnel
Status: in_force

The manager has the power to appoint, promote, suspend, transfer, and remove, or to take any other established personnel action consistent with §§ 6-35-403 - 6-35-411 with regard to all administrative officers and employees of the city responsible to the manager; or the manager may, at the manager's discretion, authorize the head of a department or office responsible to the manager to take such actions regarding subordinates in such department or office. The manager shall appoint such heads of administrative offices, organization units, and activities as the manager may deem necessary. The manager may combine, or personally hold, any such administrative offices established pursuant to this section or otherwise established, or may delegate parts of the duties of the manager's office to designated subordinates. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.05; T.C.A., § 6-3523.
The manager has the power to appoint, promote, suspend, transfer, and remove, or to take any other established personnel action consistent with §§ 6-35-403 - 6-35-411 with regard to all administrative officers and employees of the city responsible to the manager; or the manager may, at the manager's discretion, authorize the head of a department or office responsible to the manager to take such actions regarding subordinates in such department or office. The manager shall appoint such heads of administrative offices, organization units, and activities as the manager may deem necessary. The manager may combine, or personally hold, any such administrative offices established pursuant to this section or otherwise established, or may delegate parts of the duties of the manager's office to designated subordinates.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.05; T.C.A., § 6-3523.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-104
Apportionment and distribution of condemnation proceeds
Status: in_force

Where any incorporated municipality, city or town is compelled to surrender its charter by reason of the taking of its property by any governmental agency, corporation, association, firm, partnership or individual vested with the authority to purchase or condemn or take the properties of such incorporated municipality, city or town under the power of eminent domain, the proceeds derived from the taking of such municipal properties shall belong to, and become vested in, such taxpayers in proportion to the amount of such taxes paid or owing by such taxpayers to such incorporated municipality for the year that the first property or properties are acquired by such governmental agency, corporation, association, firm, partnership or individual; provided, that where no taxes have been assessed for such year, then the next preceding tax year shall constitute the basis for distribution. Such distribution shall be made only after payment of all indebtedness owing by such municipality, city or town incorporated under the laws of this state. Acts 1947, ch. 55, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 3511.2 (Williams, § 3170.2); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-404.
Where any incorporated municipality, city or town is compelled to surrender its charter by reason of the taking of its property by any governmental agency, corporation, association, firm, partnership or individual vested with the authority to purchase or condemn or take the properties of such incorporated municipality, city or town under the power of eminent domain, the proceeds derived from the taking of such municipal properties shall belong to, and become vested in, such taxpayers in proportion to the amount of such taxes paid or owing by such taxpayers to such incorporated municipality for the year that the first property or properties are acquired by such governmental agency, corporation, association, firm, partnership or individual; provided, that where no taxes have been assessed for such year, then the next preceding tax year shall constitute the basis for distribution. Such distribution shall be made only after payment of all indebtedness owing by such municipality, city or town incorporated under the laws of this state.
Acts 1947, ch. 55, § 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 3511.2 (Williams, § 3170.2); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-404.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-55-302 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 55 / Section 6-55-302
Execution
Status: in_force

The officer to whose hands such warrants shall come shall immediately execute the same, on pain of being held personally liable in the circuit court, on motion by the clerk, recorder, or collecting officer, for the double tax, cost, and charges lost by such officer's delay. Acts 1891, ch. 57, § 2; Shan., § 1919; Code 1932, § 3331; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-711.
The officer to whose hands such warrants shall come shall immediately execute the same, on pain of being held personally liable in the circuit court, on motion by the clerk, recorder, or collecting officer, for the double tax, cost, and charges lost by such officer's delay.
Acts 1891, ch. 57, § 2; Shan., § 1919; Code 1932, § 3331; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-711.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-114 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-114
Special census after annexation
Status: in_force

In the event any area is annexed to any municipality, the municipality may have a special census and in any county having a population of not less than two hundred seventy-six thousand (276,000) nor more than two hundred seventy-seven thousand (277,000), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the municipality shall have such special census within the annexed area taken by the federal bureau of the census or in a manner directed by and satisfactory to the department of economic and community development, in which case the population of such municipality shall be changed and revised so as to include the population of the annexed area as shown by such supplemental census. The population of such municipality as so changed and revised shall be its population for the purpose of computing such municipality's share of all funds and moneys distributed by the state among the municipalities of the state on a population basis, and the population of such municipality as so revised shall be used in computing the aggregate population of all municipalities of the state, effective on the next July 1 following the certification of such supplemental census results to the commissioner of finance and administration. Acts 1953, ch. 121, § 1 (Williams, § 3321.1); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 542, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-303; Acts 1981, ch. 278, § 1.
In the event any area is annexed to any municipality, the municipality may have a special census and in any county having a population of not less than two hundred seventy-six thousand (276,000) nor more than two hundred seventy-seven thousand (277,000), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the municipality shall have such special census within the annexed area taken by the federal bureau of the census or in a manner directed by and satisfactory to the department of economic and community development, in which case the population of such municipality shall be changed and revised so as to include the population of the annexed area as shown by such supplemental census. The population of such municipality as so changed and revised shall be its population for the purpose of computing such municipality's share of all funds and moneys distributed by the state among the municipalities of the state on a population basis, and the population of such municipality as so revised shall be used in computing the aggregate population of all municipalities of the state, effective on the next July 1 following the certification of such supplemental census results to the commissioner of finance and administration.
Acts 1953, ch. 121, § 1 (Williams, § 3321.1); impl. am. Acts 1959, ch. 9, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1961, ch. 97, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 542, § 15; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-303; Acts 1981, ch. 278, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-106 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-106
Qualifications of voters
Status: in_force

(a) In any election of commissioners under this charter, registered voters of the city or territory may vote. (b) In cities having populations of not less than one thousand three hundred fifty (1,350) nor more than one thousand three hundred seventy-five (1,375), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, registered voters who own real property located in any such city shall be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in such city. In cases of multiple ownership of real property, no more than two (2) owners who are registered voters shall be eligible to vote under this subsection (b). This subsection (b) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any city to which it applies. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of such board and certified by such presiding officer to the secretary of state. (c) In cities having a population of not less than four thousand five hundred fifty (4,550) nor more than four thousand six hundred eight (4,608), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, all registered voters who own real property located in any such city shall also be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in such city. (d) In any city having a population of not less than one thousand nine hundred forty (1,940) nor more than two thousand (2,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a registered voter who resides outside the boundaries of the city, but who owns at least eight thousand square feet (8,000 sq. ft.) of real property located within the boundaries of the city, shall be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in the city. In any case of multiple ownership of such real property, the nonresident voter must own at least one-half (1/2) interest of such property. This subsection (d) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any city to which it applies. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of such board and certified by such presiding officer to the secretary of state. (e) In municipalities having a population of not less than one thousand ten (1,010) and not more than one thousand fifteen (1,015), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, all registered voters who own real property located in any such municipality shall also be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in such city. In cases of multiple ownership of real property, no more than two (2) owners who are registered voters are eligible to vote under this subsection (e). This subsection (e) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any city to which it applies. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of such municipality and certified by the presiding officer to the secretary of state. (f) (1) In any city incorporated under chapters 18-22 of this title having a population of not less than four hundred sixty (460) nor more than four hundred sixty-nine (469), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, registered voters who own real property located in any such city shall be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in such city; provided, that in cases of multiple ownership of real property, no more than two (2) owners who are registered voters shall be eligible to vote. (2) Subdivision (f)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any city to which it applies. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the board and certified by the presiding officer to the secretary of state. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 252, s 1, eff. 4/24/2015. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 2, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a126; Code 1932, § 3523; Acts 1970, ch. 403, § 1; 1971, ch. 261, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(34); 1976, ch. 846, §§ 1, 2; Private Acts 1978, ch. 263, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2006; Acts 1989, ch. 30, § 1; 1991, ch. 461, § 1; 1996, ch. 820, § 1.
(a) In any election of commissioners under this charter, registered voters of the city or territory may vote.
(b) In cities having populations of not less than one thousand three hundred fifty (1,350) nor more than one thousand three hundred seventy-five (1,375), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, registered voters who own real property located in any such city shall be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in such city. In cases of multiple ownership of real property, no more than two (2) owners who are registered voters shall be eligible to vote under this subsection (b). This subsection (b) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any city to which it applies. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of such board and certified by such presiding officer to the secretary of state.
(c) In cities having a population of not less than four thousand five hundred fifty (4,550) nor more than four thousand six hundred eight (4,608), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, all registered voters who own real property located in any such city shall also be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in such city.
(d) In any city having a population of not less than one thousand nine hundred forty (1,940) nor more than two thousand (2,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, a registered voter who resides outside the boundaries of the city, but who owns at least eight thousand square feet (8,000 sq. ft.) of real property located within the boundaries of the city, shall be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in the city. In any case of multiple ownership of such real property, the nonresident voter must own at least one-half (1/2) interest of such property. This subsection (d) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any city to which it applies. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of such board and certified by such presiding officer to the secretary of state.
(e) In municipalities having a population of not less than one thousand ten (1,010) and not more than one thousand fifteen (1,015), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, all registered voters who own real property located in any such municipality shall also be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in such city. In cases of multiple ownership of real property, no more than two (2) owners who are registered voters are eligible to vote under this subsection (e). This subsection (e) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any city to which it applies. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of such municipality and certified by the presiding officer to the secretary of state.
(f) (1) In any city incorporated under chapters 18-22 of this title having a population of not less than four hundred sixty (460) nor more than four hundred sixty-nine (469), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, registered voters who own real property located in any such city shall be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in such city; provided, that in cases of multiple ownership of real property, no more than two (2) owners who are registered voters shall be eligible to vote. (2) Subdivision (f)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any city to which it applies. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the board and certified by the presiding officer to the secretary of state.
(1) In any city incorporated under chapters 18-22 of this title having a population of not less than four hundred sixty (460) nor more than four hundred sixty-nine (469), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, registered voters who own real property located in any such city shall be entitled to vote in all municipal elections and municipal referenda held in such city; provided, that in cases of multiple ownership of real property, no more than two (2) owners who are registered voters shall be eligible to vote.
(2) Subdivision (f)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of commissioners of any city to which it applies. Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the board and certified by the presiding officer to the secretary of state.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 252, s 1, eff. 4/24/2015.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 2, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a126; Code 1932, § 3523; Acts 1970, ch. 403, § 1; 1971, ch. 261, § 1; 1972, ch. 740, § 4(34); 1976, ch. 846, §§ 1, 2; Private Acts 1978, ch. 263, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2006; Acts 1989, ch. 30, § 1; 1991, ch. 461, § 1; 1996, ch. 820, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-2-105 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 6-2-105
Ordinances prior to June 30, 1991 ratified
Status: in_force

All ordinances adopted on or prior to June 30, 1991, are hereby ratified and confirmed. Acts 1992, ch. 612, § 2.
All ordinances adopted on or prior to June 30, 1991, are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Acts 1992, ch. 612, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-142 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-142
Contracts and agreements of economic and community development program as public record
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any contract or agreement, together with all supporting records and documentation, that obligates public funds as part of a municipality's economic and community development program to assist new and existing businesses and industries in locating or expanding in the municipality is a public record subject to title 10, chapter 7, part 5, and open for public inspection as of the date such contract or agreement is made available to members of the governing body. A governing body shall publicly disclose the proposed contract or agreement in a manner that would adequately notify and fairly inform the public of the proposed contract or agreement before voting on the proposal. (b) This section does not apply to trade secrets received or maintained by a municipality. All such trade secrets are confidential. (c) This section does not apply to company documents or records containing marketing information or capital plans that are provided to a municipality with the understanding that they are confidential. Any such document or record is confidential until such time as the provider thereof no longer requires its confidentiality. (d) As used in this section: (1) "Capital plans" means plans, feasibility studies, and similar research and information that will contribute to the identification of future business sites and capital investments; (2) "Marketing information" means marketing studies, marketing analyses, and similar research and information designed to identify potential customers and business relationships; and (3) "Trade secrets" means manufacturing processes, materials used in manufacturing processes, and costs associated with the manufacturing process of a person or company submitting information to a municipality relating to an opportunity to contract with the municipality. Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 421,s 2, eff. 5/18/2017.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any contract or agreement, together with all supporting records and documentation, that obligates public funds as part of a municipality's economic and community development program to assist new and existing businesses and industries in locating or expanding in the municipality is a public record subject to title 10, chapter 7, part 5, and open for public inspection as of the date such contract or agreement is made available to members of the governing body. A governing body shall publicly disclose the proposed contract or agreement in a manner that would adequately notify and fairly inform the public of the proposed contract or agreement before voting on the proposal.
(b) This section does not apply to trade secrets received or maintained by a municipality. All such trade secrets are confidential.
(c) This section does not apply to company documents or records containing marketing information or capital plans that are provided to a municipality with the understanding that they are confidential. Any such document or record is confidential until such time as the provider thereof no longer requires its confidentiality.
(d) As used in this section: (1) "Capital plans" means plans, feasibility studies, and similar research and information that will contribute to the identification of future business sites and capital investments; (2) "Marketing information" means marketing studies, marketing analyses, and similar research and information designed to identify potential customers and business relationships; and (3) "Trade secrets" means manufacturing processes, materials used in manufacturing processes, and costs associated with the manufacturing process of a person or company submitting information to a municipality relating to an opportunity to contract with the municipality.
(1) "Capital plans" means plans, feasibility studies, and similar research and information that will contribute to the identification of future business sites and capital investments;
(2) "Marketing information" means marketing studies, marketing analyses, and similar research and information designed to identify potential customers and business relationships; and
(3) "Trade secrets" means manufacturing processes, materials used in manufacturing processes, and costs associated with the manufacturing process of a person or company submitting information to a municipality relating to an opportunity to contract with the municipality.
Added by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 421,s 2, eff. 5/18/2017.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-205 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-205
Excess appropriations prohibited - Emergencies
Status: in_force

The governing body shall not make any appropriations in excess of estimated available funds, except to provide for an actual emergency threatening the health, property or lives of the inhabitants of the municipality and declared by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all members of the governing body present, when there is a quorum. Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
The governing body shall not make any appropriations in excess of estimated available funds, except to provide for an actual emergency threatening the health, property or lives of the inhabitants of the municipality and declared by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all members of the governing body present, when there is a quorum.
Acts 1982, ch. 626, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-801 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-801
Authority of city manager
Status: in_force

The city manager of any municipality incorporated under chapters 18-22 of this title has full power to manage and control the public or city schools. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 20, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a236; Code 1932, § 3634; modified; Acts 1955, ch. 121, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2137.
The city manager of any municipality incorporated under chapters 18-22 of this title has full power to manage and control the public or city schools.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 20, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a236; Code 1932, § 3634; modified; Acts 1955, ch. 121, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2137.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-116 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-116
Airport - Annexation-free zone
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding §§ 6-58-106 , former 6-58-108 [repealed] and 6-58-111, the property of an airport with regularly scheduled commercial passenger service that is located in a county other than the county where the creating municipality is located, except upon approval by resolution of the legislative body of the creating municipality, shall be and remain in an annexation-free zone. Acts 2002, ch. 572, § 1.
Notwithstanding §§ 6-58-106 , former 6-58-108 [repealed] and 6-58-111, the property of an airport with regularly scheduled commercial passenger service that is located in a county other than the county where the creating municipality is located, except upon approval by resolution of the legislative body of the creating municipality, shall be and remain in an annexation-free zone.
Acts 2002, ch. 572, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-3-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-108
Election of alderman as presiding officer
Status: in_force

In the absence of the mayor and vice mayor, the board may elect an alderman to act as presiding officer. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1997, ch. 27, § 2.
In the absence of the mayor and vice mayor, the board may elect an alderman to act as presiding officer.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1; 1997, ch. 27, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-122 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-122
Eminent domain - Notice to counties - Vote by county legislative body - Review
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a municipality, in exercising its powers of eminent domain pursuant to title 29, chapters 16 and 17, or in any other manner provided by law, to condemn unincorporated territory that is located in any county where any part of the municipality was not located prior to May 1, 1995, shall first notify, in writing, the county clerk of the county where the territory proposed to be taken for public use is located. The county clerk shall immediately send a copy of the notice to the county mayor and to the members of the county legislative body. The county legislative body shall approve or disapprove the municipality's proposed action no later than its next regularly scheduled meeting and may hold a special meeting for this purpose. If the county legislative body takes no action or approves the municipality's action, the municipality may proceed with its proposed action. If the county legislative body disapproves the municipality's action, the municipality may not proceed, except as provided in this section. This section shall not apply to any condemnation proceedings for territories that lie within the corporate boundaries of the municipality, nor to any condemnation proceedings in a county where any part of the municipality was located prior to May 1, 1995. (b) A vote of disapproval by the county legislative body shall not be arbitrary or capricious, but shall be based upon its reasonable consideration of the impact of the proposed action upon the county, including, but not limited to, consideration of any materials or evidence that may be presented to it at such meeting by any interested party, including the municipality proposing such action. (c) The action of the county legislative body in connection with the disapproval of any order of any kind may be reviewed by statutory writ of certiorari, with the court examining the action to see if it meets the standard of subsection (b). The municipality shall address the petition of certiorari to the chancery court of the county in which the territory in question is located. The trial of the case shall be expedited by giving it priority over all cases on the trial docket, except workers' compensation cases. If the court finds that the county legislative body's disapproval was arbitrary or capricious, it shall enter an order allowing the municipality to proceed. (d) Immediately upon the grant of the writ of certiorari, the county legislative body making the disapproval shall cause to be made, certified and forwarded to the court a complete transcript of the proceedings before the county legislative body. (e) This section shall be the sole remedy and exclusive method of review of any action that may have been taken by the county legislative body. The Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure shall be applicable in connection with such review. Any party dissatisfied with the decree of the court may, upon giving bond as required in other cases, appeal, where the cause shall be heard upon the transcript of the records from the chancery court. (f) This section shall not apply to the exercise of the powers of eminent domain by a municipality insofar as such powers are exercised to acquire interests in property to be used directly or indirectly for the benefit of the operations of a municipal utility including, without limitation, electric utility services, gas utility services, water utility services, sewer utility services, storm water management services, telecommunication utility services, and any facility or equipment deemed by the municipal utility to be necessary for the provision of any one (1) or more of the foregoing utility services. (g) This section shall not apply to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a metropolitan government that: (1) Is acquiring interests in property to be used directly or indirectly in the provision of utility service or storm water management; (2) Is undertaking a joint public project that is approved by the county or counties through an interlocal agreement or other contract; or (3) Undertakes a public project or improvement to be located on property contiguous to the county's boundary, but primarily inside the metropolitan government, and additional land located within the county is needed to satisfy zoning requirements. (h) This section shall not apply to or affect in any way the exercise of the power of eminent domain governed by title 42, chapter 5, affecting county and municipal airports. (i) This section shall not apply to any project jointly sponsored by a municipality and the governing body of the county in which the proposed project is to be located. Acts 1996, ch. 1052, § 1; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a municipality, in exercising its powers of eminent domain pursuant to title 29, chapters 16 and 17, or in any other manner provided by law, to condemn unincorporated territory that is located in any county where any part of the municipality was not located prior to May 1, 1995, shall first notify, in writing, the county clerk of the county where the territory proposed to be taken for public use is located. The county clerk shall immediately send a copy of the notice to the county mayor and to the members of the county legislative body. The county legislative body shall approve or disapprove the municipality's proposed action no later than its next regularly scheduled meeting and may hold a special meeting for this purpose. If the county legislative body takes no action or approves the municipality's action, the municipality may proceed with its proposed action. If the county legislative body disapproves the municipality's action, the municipality may not proceed, except as provided in this section. This section shall not apply to any condemnation proceedings for territories that lie within the corporate boundaries of the municipality, nor to any condemnation proceedings in a county where any part of the municipality was located prior to May 1, 1995.
(b) A vote of disapproval by the county legislative body shall not be arbitrary or capricious, but shall be based upon its reasonable consideration of the impact of the proposed action upon the county, including, but not limited to, consideration of any materials or evidence that may be presented to it at such meeting by any interested party, including the municipality proposing such action.
(c) The action of the county legislative body in connection with the disapproval of any order of any kind may be reviewed by statutory writ of certiorari, with the court examining the action to see if it meets the standard of subsection (b). The municipality shall address the petition of certiorari to the chancery court of the county in which the territory in question is located. The trial of the case shall be expedited by giving it priority over all cases on the trial docket, except workers' compensation cases. If the court finds that the county legislative body's disapproval was arbitrary or capricious, it shall enter an order allowing the municipality to proceed.
(d) Immediately upon the grant of the writ of certiorari, the county legislative body making the disapproval shall cause to be made, certified and forwarded to the court a complete transcript of the proceedings before the county legislative body.
(e) This section shall be the sole remedy and exclusive method of review of any action that may have been taken by the county legislative body. The Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure shall be applicable in connection with such review. Any party dissatisfied with the decree of the court may, upon giving bond as required in other cases, appeal, where the cause shall be heard upon the transcript of the records from the chancery court.
(f) This section shall not apply to the exercise of the powers of eminent domain by a municipality insofar as such powers are exercised to acquire interests in property to be used directly or indirectly for the benefit of the operations of a municipal utility including, without limitation, electric utility services, gas utility services, water utility services, sewer utility services, storm water management services, telecommunication utility services, and any facility or equipment deemed by the municipal utility to be necessary for the provision of any one (1) or more of the foregoing utility services.
(g) This section shall not apply to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a metropolitan government that: (1) Is acquiring interests in property to be used directly or indirectly in the provision of utility service or storm water management; (2) Is undertaking a joint public project that is approved by the county or counties through an interlocal agreement or other contract; or (3) Undertakes a public project or improvement to be located on property contiguous to the county's boundary, but primarily inside the metropolitan government, and additional land located within the county is needed to satisfy zoning requirements.
(1) Is acquiring interests in property to be used directly or indirectly in the provision of utility service or storm water management;
(2) Is undertaking a joint public project that is approved by the county or counties through an interlocal agreement or other contract; or
(3) Undertakes a public project or improvement to be located on property contiguous to the county's boundary, but primarily inside the metropolitan government, and additional land located within the county is needed to satisfy zoning requirements.
(h) This section shall not apply to or affect in any way the exercise of the power of eminent domain governed by title 42, chapter 5, affecting county and municipal airports.
(i) This section shall not apply to any project jointly sponsored by a municipality and the governing body of the county in which the proposed project is to be located.
Acts 1996, ch. 1052, § 1; 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-301 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-301
Requisites for forfeiture
Status: in_force

(a) If any municipal corporation with a population of one hundred (100) inhabitants or fewer according to the latest federal census fails to exercise its corporate powers as described in § 6-52-302 , then it shall, as a municipal corporation, forfeit its charter. (b) Such forfeiture shall become effective upon the issuance of a court decree to that effect as prescribed in § 6-52-303 . Acts 1983, ch. 116, § 1.
(a) If any municipal corporation with a population of one hundred (100) inhabitants or fewer according to the latest federal census fails to exercise its corporate powers as described in § 6-52-302 , then it shall, as a municipal corporation, forfeit its charter.
(b) Such forfeiture shall become effective upon the issuance of a court decree to that effect as prescribed in § 6-52-303 .
Acts 1983, ch. 116, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-403 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-403
Merger - By resolution and referendum
Status: in_force

(a) The governing bodies of the municipalities wanting to merge may pass a joint resolution, or joint ordinance in the case of a proposed merger involving a home rule municipality, requesting a referendum in the municipalities to approve or disapprove a merger. The resolution must be passed by each of the governing bodies by a majority vote of the members to which the body is entitled. The resolution shall list the municipalities seeking to merge and state the name of the proposed consolidated municipality and under which charter it will operate: mayor-aldermanic, chapter 1 of this title; city manager-commission, chapter 18 of this title; or one (1) of the charters of the merging municipalities. The resolution may establish wards or districts for the consolidated municipality if the charter provides for wards or districts. A copy of the resolution, certified by the record keeper of each municipality, shall be forwarded to the county election commission or commissions if more than one (1) county is involved. (b) (1) Upon receipt of the resolution, the county election commission or commissions shall call an election on the question of the merger in the municipalities as provided in the general election law. The election shall be held on the same day in each municipality. The question to be voted on shall appear on the ballot in substantially the following form: (A) Shall the ____________________ of ____________________ and the ____________________ of ____________________ merge and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________ (B) If one (1) of the municipalities seeking to merge is a home rule municipality pursuant to the Constitution of Tennessee, article XI, § 9, all references in this section to "resolution" shall be deemed a reference to "ordinance." The ordinance must indicate whether the non-home rule municipality wishes to adopt home rule and whether the home rule municipality wishes to abandon home rule. If the municipalities seeking to merge wish to adopt the home rule charter, the question appearing on the ballot in the non-home rule municipality shall be: Shall this municipality adopt home rule and merge with the ____________________ of ______________ and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________ (C) If, on the other hand, the municipalities seeking to merge do not wish to adopt the home rule charter, the question appearing on the ballot in the home rule municipality shall be: Shall this municipality abandon home rule and merge with the ____________________ of ______________ and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________ (2) If a majority of those voting in each municipality votes yes, the municipalities shall merge and become one (1) municipality one hundred twenty (120) days after the certification of the election results. If a majority of those voting in either municipality votes no, the municipalities shall remain separate entities. (3) Notwithstanding any restrictions or requirements of the charter of the consolidated municipality, during the one-hundred-twenty-day period after approval of a merger, but before it takes effect, the election commission or commissions shall call an election in the area of the consolidated municipality to elect the officials who are chosen by popular vote under the charter of the consolidated municipality. These officials shall take office on the date the merger takes effect and will serve in accordance with the charter. Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
(a) The governing bodies of the municipalities wanting to merge may pass a joint resolution, or joint ordinance in the case of a proposed merger involving a home rule municipality, requesting a referendum in the municipalities to approve or disapprove a merger. The resolution must be passed by each of the governing bodies by a majority vote of the members to which the body is entitled. The resolution shall list the municipalities seeking to merge and state the name of the proposed consolidated municipality and under which charter it will operate: mayor-aldermanic, chapter 1 of this title; city manager-commission, chapter 18 of this title; or one (1) of the charters of the merging municipalities. The resolution may establish wards or districts for the consolidated municipality if the charter provides for wards or districts. A copy of the resolution, certified by the record keeper of each municipality, shall be forwarded to the county election commission or commissions if more than one (1) county is involved.
(b) (1) Upon receipt of the resolution, the county election commission or commissions shall call an election on the question of the merger in the municipalities as provided in the general election law. The election shall be held on the same day in each municipality. The question to be voted on shall appear on the ballot in substantially the following form: (A) Shall the ____________________ of ____________________ and the ____________________ of ____________________ merge and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________ (B) If one (1) of the municipalities seeking to merge is a home rule municipality pursuant to the Constitution of Tennessee, article XI, § 9, all references in this section to "resolution" shall be deemed a reference to "ordinance." The ordinance must indicate whether the non-home rule municipality wishes to adopt home rule and whether the home rule municipality wishes to abandon home rule. If the municipalities seeking to merge wish to adopt the home rule charter, the question appearing on the ballot in the non-home rule municipality shall be: Shall this municipality adopt home rule and merge with the ____________________ of ______________ and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________ (C) If, on the other hand, the municipalities seeking to merge do not wish to adopt the home rule charter, the question appearing on the ballot in the home rule municipality shall be: Shall this municipality abandon home rule and merge with the ____________________ of ______________ and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________ (2) If a majority of those voting in each municipality votes yes, the municipalities shall merge and become one (1) municipality one hundred twenty (120) days after the certification of the election results. If a majority of those voting in either municipality votes no, the municipalities shall remain separate entities. (3) Notwithstanding any restrictions or requirements of the charter of the consolidated municipality, during the one-hundred-twenty-day period after approval of a merger, but before it takes effect, the election commission or commissions shall call an election in the area of the consolidated municipality to elect the officials who are chosen by popular vote under the charter of the consolidated municipality. These officials shall take office on the date the merger takes effect and will serve in accordance with the charter.
(1) Upon receipt of the resolution, the county election commission or commissions shall call an election on the question of the merger in the municipalities as provided in the general election law. The election shall be held on the same day in each municipality. The question to be voted on shall appear on the ballot in substantially the following form: (A) Shall the ____________________ of ____________________ and the ____________________ of ____________________ merge and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________ (B) If one (1) of the municipalities seeking to merge is a home rule municipality pursuant to the Constitution of Tennessee, article XI, § 9, all references in this section to "resolution" shall be deemed a reference to "ordinance." The ordinance must indicate whether the non-home rule municipality wishes to adopt home rule and whether the home rule municipality wishes to abandon home rule. If the municipalities seeking to merge wish to adopt the home rule charter, the question appearing on the ballot in the non-home rule municipality shall be: Shall this municipality adopt home rule and merge with the ____________________ of ______________ and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________ (C) If, on the other hand, the municipalities seeking to merge do not wish to adopt the home rule charter, the question appearing on the ballot in the home rule municipality shall be: Shall this municipality abandon home rule and merge with the ____________________ of ______________ and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________
(A) Shall the ____________________ of ____________________ and the ____________________ of ____________________ merge and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________
YES ____________________ NO ____________________
(B) If one (1) of the municipalities seeking to merge is a home rule municipality pursuant to the Constitution of Tennessee, article XI, § 9, all references in this section to "resolution" shall be deemed a reference to "ordinance." The ordinance must indicate whether the non-home rule municipality wishes to adopt home rule and whether the home rule municipality wishes to abandon home rule. If the municipalities seeking to merge wish to adopt the home rule charter, the question appearing on the ballot in the non-home rule municipality shall be: Shall this municipality adopt home rule and merge with the ____________________ of ______________ and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________
Shall this municipality adopt home rule and merge with the ____________________ of ______________ and become one (1) municipality?
YES ____________________ NO ____________________
(C) If, on the other hand, the municipalities seeking to merge do not wish to adopt the home rule charter, the question appearing on the ballot in the home rule municipality shall be: Shall this municipality abandon home rule and merge with the ____________________ of ______________ and become one (1) municipality? YES ____________________ NO ____________________
Shall this municipality abandon home rule and merge with the ____________________ of ______________ and become one (1) municipality?
YES ____________________ NO ____________________
(2) If a majority of those voting in each municipality votes yes, the municipalities shall merge and become one (1) municipality one hundred twenty (120) days after the certification of the election results. If a majority of those voting in either municipality votes no, the municipalities shall remain separate entities.
(3) Notwithstanding any restrictions or requirements of the charter of the consolidated municipality, during the one-hundred-twenty-day period after approval of a merger, but before it takes effect, the election commission or commissions shall call an election in the area of the consolidated municipality to elect the officials who are chosen by popular vote under the charter of the consolidated municipality. These officials shall take office on the date the merger takes effect and will serve in accordance with the charter.
Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-205 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-205
Codification of ordinances
Status: in_force

The council shall, within one (1) year after the adoption of this charter, and every ten (10) years thereafter, arrange for the codification of all ordinances and resolutions having a regulatory effect or of general application that are to be continued in force. Current loose-leaf editions of the official code shall be maintained and be made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable fee established by the council. The code shall carry notes and cumulative references indicating prior amendments to any section thereof. Copies of the official code may be certified by the city clerk, and when so certified shall be competent evidence in all courts and legally established tribunals as to the matters contained therein. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.05; T.C.A., § 6-3215.
The council shall, within one (1) year after the adoption of this charter, and every ten (10) years thereafter, arrange for the codification of all ordinances and resolutions having a regulatory effect or of general application that are to be continued in force. Current loose-leaf editions of the official code shall be maintained and be made available for purchase by the public at a reasonable fee established by the council. The code shall carry notes and cumulative references indicating prior amendments to any section thereof. Copies of the official code may be certified by the city clerk, and when so certified shall be competent evidence in all courts and legally established tribunals as to the matters contained therein.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.05; T.C.A., § 6-3215.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-101
Division into wards
Status: in_force

The governing board may divide any municipal corporation into as many wards as it may deem necessary. Code 1858, § 1384 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 17, § 11); Shan., § 1978; mod. Code 1932, § 3393; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-601.
The governing board may divide any municipal corporation into as many wards as it may deem necessary.
Code 1858, § 1384 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 17, § 11); Shan., § 1978; mod. Code 1932, § 3393; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-601.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-1-503 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 6-1-503
Effect on civil liability
Status: in_force

Any change in the name of any municipality under this part shall have no effect whatever on any obligations or liabilities of the municipality, in contract, tort, or otherwise, all of which shall remain the same as prior to the name change. Acts 2000, ch. 702, § 1.
Any change in the name of any municipality under this part shall have no effect whatever on any obligations or liabilities of the municipality, in contract, tort, or otherwise, all of which shall remain the same as prior to the name change.
Acts 2000, ch. 702, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-306 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-306
Penalty for violation of home rule municipal ordinances
Status: in_force

(a) All home rule municipalities are empowered to set maximum penalties of thirty (30) days imprisonment or monetary penalties and forfeitures, or both imprisonment and monetary penalties and forfeitures, up to five hundred dollars ($500), or both, to cover administrative expenses incident to correction of municipal violations. (b) Notwithstanding the limitations on recovery of administrative costs imposed in subsection (a), if a home rule municipality has adopted an ordinance to prohibit false threats or hoaxes involving biological weapons, destructive devices, or weapons of mass destruction, then the municipality may recover actual administrative expenses incurred as a result of any such prohibited threat or hoax. Acts 1974, ch. 592, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-619; Acts 1991, ch. 350, § 1; 2002, ch. 746, § 1.
(a) All home rule municipalities are empowered to set maximum penalties of thirty (30) days imprisonment or monetary penalties and forfeitures, or both imprisonment and monetary penalties and forfeitures, up to five hundred dollars ($500), or both, to cover administrative expenses incident to correction of municipal violations.
(b) Notwithstanding the limitations on recovery of administrative costs imposed in subsection (a), if a home rule municipality has adopted an ordinance to prohibit false threats or hoaxes involving biological weapons, destructive devices, or weapons of mass destruction, then the municipality may recover actual administrative expenses incurred as a result of any such prohibited threat or hoax.
Acts 1974, ch. 592, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-619; Acts 1991, ch. 350, § 1; 2002, ch. 746, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-508 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-508
Adoption of municipal code
Status: in_force

(a) Commencing March 21, 1955, no municipality, whether required by charter or otherwise, shall be required to publish its code of ordinances in a newspaper. (b) A public hearing shall be held prior to adoption of a code of ordinances, and advance notice thereof shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. (c) Any code of ordinances adopted before March 21, 1955, by any municipality is hereby validated with respect to any requirements for publication thereof. (d) If any part of such code of ordinances contains new provisions of a penal nature, then such published notice shall specifically state such fact and shall also state that a copy of such new provisions is available at the city recorder's office for examination. Acts 1955, ch. 274, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-629; Acts 1981, ch. 194, § 2.
(a) Commencing March 21, 1955, no municipality, whether required by charter or otherwise, shall be required to publish its code of ordinances in a newspaper.
(b) A public hearing shall be held prior to adoption of a code of ordinances, and advance notice thereof shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality.
(c) Any code of ordinances adopted before March 21, 1955, by any municipality is hereby validated with respect to any requirements for publication thereof.
(d) If any part of such code of ordinances contains new provisions of a penal nature, then such published notice shall specifically state such fact and shall also state that a copy of such new provisions is available at the city recorder's office for examination.
Acts 1955, ch. 274, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-629; Acts 1981, ch. 194, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-202
Election
Status: in_force

The election provided for in § 6-51-201 , shall be held under an ordinance to be passed for that purpose. A full report of the election shall be spread upon the minutes of the board, if three fourths (3/4) of the voters assent to the contraction, and in the report the metes and bounds of the territory to be excluded must be fully set forth. Acts 1875, ch. 92, § 15; Shan., § 1912; Code 1932, § 3323; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-305.
The election provided for in § 6-51-201 , shall be held under an ordinance to be passed for that purpose. A full report of the election shall be spread upon the minutes of the board, if three fourths (3/4) of the voters assent to the contraction, and in the report the metes and bounds of the territory to be excluded must be fully set forth.
Acts 1875, ch. 92, § 15; Shan., § 1912; Code 1932, § 3323; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-305.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1007 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1007
Training and continuing education - Fees
Status: in_force

(a) Each person appointed to serve as an administrative hearing officer shall, within the six-month period immediately following the date of such appointment, participate in a program of training conducted by the University of Tennessee's municipal technical advisory service, referred to in this part as MTAS. MTAS shall issue a certificate of participation to each person whose attendance is satisfactory. The curricula for the initial training shall be developed by MTAS with input from the administrative procedures division, office of the Tennessee secretary of state. MTAS shall offer this program of training no less than twice per calendar year. (b) Each person actively serving as an administrative hearing officer shall complete six (6) hours of continuing education every calendar year. MTAS shall develop the continuing education curricula and offer that curricula for credit no less than twice per calendar year. The education required by this section shall be in addition to any other continuing education requirements required for other professional licenses held by the individuals licensed under this part. No continuing education hours from one (1) calendar year may be carried over to a subsequent calendar year. (c) MTAS has the authority to set and enact appropriate fees for the requirements of this section. A municipality shall bear the cost of the fees for administrative hearing officers serving their jurisdiction. (d) Costs pursuant to this section shall be offset by fees enacted. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) Each person appointed to serve as an administrative hearing officer shall, within the six-month period immediately following the date of such appointment, participate in a program of training conducted by the University of Tennessee's municipal technical advisory service, referred to in this part as MTAS. MTAS shall issue a certificate of participation to each person whose attendance is satisfactory. The curricula for the initial training shall be developed by MTAS with input from the administrative procedures division, office of the Tennessee secretary of state. MTAS shall offer this program of training no less than twice per calendar year.
(b) Each person actively serving as an administrative hearing officer shall complete six (6) hours of continuing education every calendar year. MTAS shall develop the continuing education curricula and offer that curricula for credit no less than twice per calendar year. The education required by this section shall be in addition to any other continuing education requirements required for other professional licenses held by the individuals licensed under this part. No continuing education hours from one (1) calendar year may be carried over to a subsequent calendar year.
(c) MTAS has the authority to set and enact appropriate fees for the requirements of this section. A municipality shall bear the cost of the fees for administrative hearing officers serving their jurisdiction.
(d) Costs pursuant to this section shall be offset by fees enacted.
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-116 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-116
Joint building inspectors in certain municipalities
Status: in_force

(a) Two (2) or more municipalities, neither of which exceeds twenty-five thousand (25,000) in population, may engage jointly one (1) building inspector, and make an agreement specifying how this inspector shall be paid for the services and how the inspector's time or services shall be allocated to the respective municipalities. Municipalities shall have this authority regardless of any other law or charter provision to the contrary. (b) "Municipalities" means incorporated cities and towns. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 2.
(a) Two (2) or more municipalities, neither of which exceeds twenty-five thousand (25,000) in population, may engage jointly one (1) building inspector, and make an agreement specifying how this inspector shall be paid for the services and how the inspector's time or services shall be allocated to the respective municipalities. Municipalities shall have this authority regardless of any other law or charter provision to the contrary.
(b) "Municipalities" means incorporated cities and towns.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-113 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-113
Municipal funding of criminal abortion prohibited
Status: in_force

A municipality shall not expend funds for the purposes of assisting a person in obtaining a criminal abortion. This prohibition includes expending funds as part of a health benefit plan or for travel to another state for the purpose of obtaining an abortion that would be a criminal abortion if performed in this state. As used in this section, "criminal abortion" means an abortion that is prohibited by § 39-15-213 and does not include an abortion performed pursuant to § 39-15-213(c) . Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 168, s 2, eff. 4/17/2023.
A municipality shall not expend funds for the purposes of assisting a person in obtaining a criminal abortion. This prohibition includes expending funds as part of a health benefit plan or for travel to another state for the purpose of obtaining an abortion that would be a criminal abortion if performed in this state. As used in this section, "criminal abortion" means an abortion that is prohibited by § 39-15-213 and does not include an abortion performed pursuant to § 39-15-213(c) .
Added by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 168, s 2, eff. 4/17/2023.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-410 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-410
Part inapplicable
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to counties having a metropolitan form of government. Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 3.
This part shall not apply to counties having a metropolitan form of government.
Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-704 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-704
Adoption and enforcement of regulations
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body may then adopt or reject the recommendations of the board by ordinance or resolution or make such modifications as it deems proper. (b) When proper regulations, satisfactory to the board and governing body, have been established, the governing body shall empower the board to regulate and enforce the regulations, adopting in the regulations such penal provisions as it deems necessary to ensure the powers in the board to enforce the regulations, and granting to persons feeling aggrieved by the enforcement of the regulations such appellate procedural rights as it deems proper. Acts 1963, ch. 323, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-637.
(a) The governing body may then adopt or reject the recommendations of the board by ordinance or resolution or make such modifications as it deems proper.
(b) When proper regulations, satisfactory to the board and governing body, have been established, the governing body shall empower the board to regulate and enforce the regulations, adopting in the regulations such penal provisions as it deems necessary to ensure the powers in the board to enforce the regulations, and granting to persons feeling aggrieved by the enforcement of the regulations such appellate procedural rights as it deems proper.
Acts 1963, ch. 323, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-637.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-33-103 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 33 / Section 6-33-103
Operations and jurisdiction of city courts
Status: in_force

A city court is created to be administered and presided over by a city judge. The judge of the city court shall have jurisdiction in and over all cases for the violation of and all cases arising under the laws and ordinances of the city. The city judge, in all cases heard or determined by such city judge for offenses against the corporate laws and ordinances, shall set and collect municipal court costs in accordance with § 16-18-304 , and shall levy and collect the litigation tax in accordance with § 16-18-305 . In all cases where the offender is committed to the jail or workhouse for failure to pay fines, costs or forfeitures, the offender shall be credited with two dollars ($2.00) for each day's imprisonment. The city judge shall be vested with the jurisdiction formerly exercised by justices of the peace in all cases of violation of the criminal laws of the state within the limits of the city. Warrants, subpoenas, orders and other processes of the court shall be executed by the police officers of the city who for such purposes shall have the same powers and authority of a sheriff in executing process of a circuit court. The council may authorize any officer or employee of the court to accept pleas of guilty and to fix fines in cases of minor traffic violations, as defined by the city council, and to issue warrants and accept bail bonds. All fines, penalties, forfeitures, and money collected by the court, or the officers and employees thereof, shall be promptly turned over to the city treasury. The council shall require an audit of the accounts of the court at least annually. The records of the court shall be prescribed by ordinance. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.02; 1978, ch. 909, §§ 1, 2; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 3; modified; T.C.A., § 6-3303; Acts 2004, ch. 914, § 6c; 2009, ch. 146, § 1.
A city court is created to be administered and presided over by a city judge. The judge of the city court shall have jurisdiction in and over all cases for the violation of and all cases arising under the laws and ordinances of the city. The city judge, in all cases heard or determined by such city judge for offenses against the corporate laws and ordinances, shall set and collect municipal court costs in accordance with § 16-18-304 , and shall levy and collect the litigation tax in accordance with § 16-18-305 . In all cases where the offender is committed to the jail or workhouse for failure to pay fines, costs or forfeitures, the offender shall be credited with two dollars ($2.00) for each day's imprisonment. The city judge shall be vested with the jurisdiction formerly exercised by justices of the peace in all cases of violation of the criminal laws of the state within the limits of the city. Warrants, subpoenas, orders and other processes of the court shall be executed by the police officers of the city who for such purposes shall have the same powers and authority of a sheriff in executing process of a circuit court. The council may authorize any officer or employee of the court to accept pleas of guilty and to fix fines in cases of minor traffic violations, as defined by the city council, and to issue warrants and accept bail bonds. All fines, penalties, forfeitures, and money collected by the court, or the officers and employees thereof, shall be promptly turned over to the city treasury. The council shall require an audit of the accounts of the court at least annually. The records of the court shall be prescribed by ordinance.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.02; 1978, ch. 909, §§ 1, 2; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 3; modified; T.C.A., § 6-3303; Acts 2004, ch. 914, § 6c; 2009, ch. 146, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-405 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-405
Motion picture regulatory board - Powers
Status: in_force

The motion picture regulatory board may be empowered to classify commercial motion picture films prior to or after the commencement of their presentation to the public as to their suitability for viewing by minors, and to forbid the showing of commercial films to minors unless information on the film has been submitted to the board for classification of the film in accordance with reasonable or expeditious procedures, and the film has either been classified by the board as suitable for minors or has not been classified within a reasonable time after submission. Acts 1969, ch. 306, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-649.
The motion picture regulatory board may be empowered to classify commercial motion picture films prior to or after the commencement of their presentation to the public as to their suitability for viewing by minors, and to forbid the showing of commercial films to minors unless information on the film has been submitted to the board for classification of the film in accordance with reasonable or expeditious procedures, and the film has either been classified by the board as suitable for minors or has not been classified within a reasonable time after submission.
Acts 1969, ch. 306, § 2; T.C.A., § 6-649.