Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-8-201 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 8 / Section 64-8-201
Purposes of regional transportation authority
Status: in_force

The express purposes of the regional transportation authority are to improve mobility and expand multimodal transportation options for residents and visitors in Tennessee's large urban areas. The intent of the legislation is to respond to the growing need for regional approaches and solutions to managing traffic congestion and improving transportation options for residents, businesses and visitors in Tennessee's large urban areas. In an effort to ensure continued economic growth and prosperity and to encourage environmental sustainability, this part seeks to establish additional tools for local governments in those areas to work cooperatively to plan, finance, construct, operate, maintain and manage mass transit systems and related activities to include, but not be limited to, demand-response transit services, vanpool programs, rideshare programs, local bus services, regional bus services, bus rapid transit services, light rail transit services, commuter rail services, park-and-ride lots, transit oriented development nodes and all infrastructure that would be required to support or sustain these facilities or services and developments. Acts 2009, ch. 362, § 1.
The express purposes of the regional transportation authority are to improve mobility and expand multimodal transportation options for residents and visitors in Tennessee's large urban areas. The intent of the legislation is to respond to the growing need for regional approaches and solutions to managing traffic congestion and improving transportation options for residents, businesses and visitors in Tennessee's large urban areas. In an effort to ensure continued economic growth and prosperity and to encourage environmental sustainability, this part seeks to establish additional tools for local governments in those areas to work cooperatively to plan, finance, construct, operate, maintain and manage mass transit systems and related activities to include, but not be limited to, demand-response transit services, vanpool programs, rideshare programs, local bus services, regional bus services, bus rapid transit services, light rail transit services, commuter rail services, park-and-ride lots, transit oriented development nodes and all infrastructure that would be required to support or sustain these facilities or services and developments.
Acts 2009, ch. 362, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-312 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-312
Audit of operations
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the authority. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the clerk or recorder of the appropriate county or municipality, who shall then distribute copies to members of the appropriate legislative body. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall also be filed with the chief administrative officer of the appropriate county or municipality. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. (b) These audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. If the board of directors of the authority shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the authority. (c) The comptroller of the treasury is authorized to modify the requirements for an audit as set out in this section for the authority whose activity, in the comptroller of the treasury's judgment, is not sufficient to justify the expenses of a complete audit. Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 9; T.C.A., § 66-2-312; Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 18.
(a) The board of directors of the authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the authority. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the clerk or recorder of the appropriate county or municipality, who shall then distribute copies to members of the appropriate legislative body. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall also be filed with the chief administrative officer of the appropriate county or municipality. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury.
(b) These audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. If the board of directors of the authority shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant or direct the department of audit to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the authority.
(c) The comptroller of the treasury is authorized to modify the requirements for an audit as set out in this section for the authority whose activity, in the comptroller of the treasury's judgment, is not sufficient to justify the expenses of a complete audit.
Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 9; T.C.A., § 66-2-312; Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-210 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-210
Member counties-Powers
Status: in_force

The counties that are members of the authority are hereby authorized and empowered to: (1) Appropriate sufficient funds for the use of the authority amounts of money that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, shall approve to be paid from the general fund of the respective county. County legislative bodies are empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for such purposes, which are hereby declared to be for county public purposes; and (2) Issue their bonds as provided in title 9, chapter 21, to obtain funds for the financing of public works by the authority pursuant to cooperative agreements with the authority. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
The counties that are members of the authority are hereby authorized and empowered to:
(1) Appropriate sufficient funds for the use of the authority amounts of money that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, shall approve to be paid from the general fund of the respective county. County legislative bodies are empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for such purposes, which are hereby declared to be for county public purposes; and
(2) Issue their bonds as provided in title 9, chapter 21, to obtain funds for the financing of public works by the authority pursuant to cooperative agreements with the authority.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-212 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-212
County participation - Withdrawal
Status: in_force

(a) This part applies to counties within the drainage area of the Chickasaw basin authority, as designated in § 64-1-202 , for the purpose of implementing the programs established in this part. Prior to participating in the programs, a county legislative body must first express its desire to participate by resolution, which must then be approved by the Chickasaw basin authority's board of commissioners. (b) Any county to which this part applies that has elected or elects to participate in the programs authorized by this part may withdraw from participation in the programs by resolution to that effect adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body of such county. However, such withdrawal shall not relieve such county of any of its then existing obligation on account of bonds or other evidence of indebtedness incurred by such county on account of its participation in the programs of the authority, and such obligation shall continue until discharged by the county. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 165, s 1, eff. 4/20/2021. Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 11; 1976, ch. 847, §§ 2, 5; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-211.
(a) This part applies to counties within the drainage area of the Chickasaw basin authority, as designated in § 64-1-202 , for the purpose of implementing the programs established in this part. Prior to participating in the programs, a county legislative body must first express its desire to participate by resolution, which must then be approved by the Chickasaw basin authority's board of commissioners.
(b) Any county to which this part applies that has elected or elects to participate in the programs authorized by this part may withdraw from participation in the programs by resolution to that effect adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body of such county. However, such withdrawal shall not relieve such county of any of its then existing obligation on account of bonds or other evidence of indebtedness incurred by such county on account of its participation in the programs of the authority, and such obligation shall continue until discharged by the county.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 165, s 1, eff. 4/20/2021.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 11; 1976, ch. 847, §§ 2, 5; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 66-1-211.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-209 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-209
Local control and operation of improvements
Status: in_force

Upon the final acceptance from the contractor of any specific project on the Chickasaw basin plan, the governing body or bodies of the county or counties wherein the project is physically located may at their option require the authority to relinquish the control and operation of the project to the county; provided, that such county shall thereafter be fully responsible for the cost of maintenance and operation of such project and shall receive all revenues therefrom, except such revenues as might be pledged to the payment of obligations theretofore incurred by the authority. Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 9; T.C.A., § 66-1-209.
Upon the final acceptance from the contractor of any specific project on the Chickasaw basin plan, the governing body or bodies of the county or counties wherein the project is physically located may at their option require the authority to relinquish the control and operation of the project to the county; provided, that such county shall thereafter be fully responsible for the cost of maintenance and operation of such project and shall receive all revenues therefrom, except such revenues as might be pledged to the payment of obligations theretofore incurred by the authority.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 9; T.C.A., § 66-1-209.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-11-101 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 11 / Section 64-11-101
Filing - Audit by the comptroller
Status: in_force

All entities created under this title must file an annual financial audit with the comptroller of the treasury, and are subject to audit by the comptroller. Acts 2002, ch. 603, § 10.
All entities created under this title must file an annual financial audit with the comptroller of the treasury, and are subject to audit by the comptroller.
Acts 2002, ch. 603, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1106 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1106
Preexisting and independent projects
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this part shall be construed as interfering with existing contracts or works of improvements currently under way by state and local governments or with works of improvements that are undertaken independently of the authority and the state. (b) The authority shall be the state agency that is responsible for carrying out the state's obligations under any easements given by landowners to the Obion-Forked Deer basin authority as required by the West Tennessee tributaries project of the United States army corps of engineers. Acts 1996, ch. 890, § 5.
(a) Nothing in this part shall be construed as interfering with existing contracts or works of improvements currently under way by state and local governments or with works of improvements that are undertaken independently of the authority and the state.
(b) The authority shall be the state agency that is responsible for carrying out the state's obligations under any easements given by landowners to the Obion-Forked Deer basin authority as required by the West Tennessee tributaries project of the United States army corps of engineers.
Acts 1996, ch. 890, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-407 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-407
Eminent domain
Status: in_force

(a) The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn, in the name of the authority any land, easements or rights-of-way in the boundaries of the authority that, in the opinion of the board of directors, are necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part. Title to property so condemned shall be taken by and in the name of the authority, and the property shall thereafter be entrusted to the authority for the purposes of this part. Such condemnation proceedings shall be in accordance with title 29, chapters 16 and 17. (b) Where title to any property sought to be condemned is defective, it shall be passed by the judgment or decree of the court. Where condemnation proceedings become necessary, the court in which any such proceedings are filed shall, upon application by the authority and upon posting of a bond with the clerk of the court in such amount as the court may deem commensurate with the value of the property, order that a writ of possession shall issue immediately, or as soon and upon such terms as the court, in its discretion, may deem proper and just. Acts 1983, ch. 302, § 7.
(a) The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn, in the name of the authority any land, easements or rights-of-way in the boundaries of the authority that, in the opinion of the board of directors, are necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part. Title to property so condemned shall be taken by and in the name of the authority, and the property shall thereafter be entrusted to the authority for the purposes of this part. Such condemnation proceedings shall be in accordance with title 29, chapters 16 and 17.
(b) Where title to any property sought to be condemned is defective, it shall be passed by the judgment or decree of the court. Where condemnation proceedings become necessary, the court in which any such proceedings are filed shall, upon application by the authority and upon posting of a bond with the clerk of the court in such amount as the court may deem commensurate with the value of the property, order that a writ of possession shall issue immediately, or as soon and upon such terms as the court, in its discretion, may deem proper and just.
Acts 1983, ch. 302, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-105 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-105
Creation of position of board member emeritus
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors of the authority is authorized, by majority vote, to create the position of board member emeritus for the authority. (b) The position, if created, is intended to honor, and to provide to the authority the benefit of, the knowledge and experience of a qualified individual who has chosen to devote many years to public service and particularly to the Beech River watershed area. (c) The position of board member emeritus shall be nonvoting and in an advisory capacity but shall otherwise be considered a member of the board for purposes of notice of meetings, board discussion and planning. The member emeritus shall be reimbursed for actual travel expenses as provided in § 64-1-101(d) . (d) If the authority creates the position of board member emeritus, it shall then appoint, by majority vote, an emeritus member. The qualifications for appointment to this position are: (1) At least twenty-five (25) years of service, whether consecutive or not, as a member of the board of directors of the authority; (2) At least fifteen (15) years of service as the chairman of the authority; (3) At least ten (10) years of service in the Tennessee general assembly; and (4) At least four (4) years of service as speaker of either house of the Tennessee general assembly. Acts 2011 , ch. 195, § 1.
(a) The board of directors of the authority is authorized, by majority vote, to create the position of board member emeritus for the authority.
(b) The position, if created, is intended to honor, and to provide to the authority the benefit of, the knowledge and experience of a qualified individual who has chosen to devote many years to public service and particularly to the Beech River watershed area.
(c) The position of board member emeritus shall be nonvoting and in an advisory capacity but shall otherwise be considered a member of the board for purposes of notice of meetings, board discussion and planning. The member emeritus shall be reimbursed for actual travel expenses as provided in § 64-1-101(d) .
(d) If the authority creates the position of board member emeritus, it shall then appoint, by majority vote, an emeritus member. The qualifications for appointment to this position are: (1) At least twenty-five (25) years of service, whether consecutive or not, as a member of the board of directors of the authority; (2) At least fifteen (15) years of service as the chairman of the authority; (3) At least ten (10) years of service in the Tennessee general assembly; and (4) At least four (4) years of service as speaker of either house of the Tennessee general assembly.
(1) At least twenty-five (25) years of service, whether consecutive or not, as a member of the board of directors of the authority;
(2) At least fifteen (15) years of service as the chairman of the authority;
(3) At least ten (10) years of service in the Tennessee general assembly; and
(4) At least four (4) years of service as speaker of either house of the Tennessee general assembly.
Acts 2011 , ch. 195, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-902 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-902
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 731, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 666, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1991, ch. 308, § 1; 1995, ch. 407, § 3.
Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 731, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 666, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1991, ch. 308, § 1; 1995, ch. 407, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-410 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-410
Contracts
Status: in_force

All contracts of the authority shall be entered into and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by statutes, regulations and procedures governing contracting by county governments, but no contract or acquisition by purchase of equipment, apparatus, materials or supplies involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) or for construction, installation, repair or improvement of the property or facilities involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) shall be made except after such contract has been advertised for bids. Advertisement is not required when an emergency arises and requires immediate delivery of the supplies or performance of the service. Acts 1983, ch. 302, § 11.
All contracts of the authority shall be entered into and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by statutes, regulations and procedures governing contracting by county governments, but no contract or acquisition by purchase of equipment, apparatus, materials or supplies involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) or for construction, installation, repair or improvement of the property or facilities involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) shall be made except after such contract has been advertised for bids. Advertisement is not required when an emergency arises and requires immediate delivery of the supplies or performance of the service.
Acts 1983, ch. 302, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-5-102 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 5 / Section 64-5-102
Board of directors
Status: in_force

The authority shall be governed by a board of directors, referred to as the "board" in this chapter. The board shall make policy, which shall be implemented by the executive director, if such position is established. Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 2; 2012, ch. 1033, § 1.
The authority shall be governed by a board of directors, referred to as the "board" in this chapter. The board shall make policy, which shall be implemented by the executive director, if such position is established.
Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 2; 2012, ch. 1033, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-105 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-105
Employees, professional staff and advisors
Status: in_force

The directors are authorized to employ and fix the compensation of architects, attorneys, engineers, superintendents, consultants, professional advisors and other subordinate officers and employees, as may be necessary for the efficient management and operation of the authority and its facilities. Such persons shall continue in the employment of the authority at the will and pleasure of the board of directors. Such employment or contracts shall conform to the statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in making such transactions. Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 6.
The directors are authorized to employ and fix the compensation of architects, attorneys, engineers, superintendents, consultants, professional advisors and other subordinate officers and employees, as may be necessary for the efficient management and operation of the authority and its facilities. Such persons shall continue in the employment of the authority at the will and pleasure of the board of directors. Such employment or contracts shall conform to the statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in making such transactions.
Acts 2005, ch. 396, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1203 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-120 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-120
Powers of county, city or utility district
Status: in_force

(a) Any county, city or utility district may take all actions under this part by resolution of its governing body. Any county, city or utility district shall have all powers necessary in order to further the purposes of this part, including, without limitation, the power to sell, lease, dedicate, donate or otherwise convey to the authority any of its interest in any existing wastewater system, franchises, assets, liabilities or other related property, whether real or personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, and whether or not subject to mortgages, liens, charges or other encumbrances, or grant easements, license or other rights or privileges therein to the authority and to contract with the authority. (b) Any county, city or utility district may enter into agreements with the authority for the orderly transfer of all or any part of its system and to enter into agreement for the authority to assume, to pay or to refund bonds, notes or other obligations issued by a county, city or utility district entered into by the county, city or utility district to acquire, construct or equip all or any part of a system. (c) Any county, city or utility district is authorized to advance, donate or lend money to the authority and to provide that funds available to it for a system shall be paid to the authority. (d) Any county, city or utility district shall have the same right to enter into any agreement with the authority that the wastewater board deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this part as a county, city or utility district has to enter into similar agreements with wastewater treatment authorities as provided by title 68, chapter 221, part 6. Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 11.
(a) Any county, city or utility district may take all actions under this part by resolution of its governing body. Any county, city or utility district shall have all powers necessary in order to further the purposes of this part, including, without limitation, the power to sell, lease, dedicate, donate or otherwise convey to the authority any of its interest in any existing wastewater system, franchises, assets, liabilities or other related property, whether real or personal, or mixed, tangible or intangible, and whether or not subject to mortgages, liens, charges or other encumbrances, or grant easements, license or other rights or privileges therein to the authority and to contract with the authority.
(b) Any county, city or utility district may enter into agreements with the authority for the orderly transfer of all or any part of its system and to enter into agreement for the authority to assume, to pay or to refund bonds, notes or other obligations issued by a county, city or utility district entered into by the county, city or utility district to acquire, construct or equip all or any part of a system.
(c) Any county, city or utility district is authorized to advance, donate or lend money to the authority and to provide that funds available to it for a system shall be paid to the authority.
(d) Any county, city or utility district shall have the same right to enter into any agreement with the authority that the wastewater board deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this part as a county, city or utility district has to enter into similar agreements with wastewater treatment authorities as provided by title 68, chapter 221, part 6.
Acts 2011, ch. 419, § 11.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1107 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1107
Cooperation with county soil and water conservation districts
Status: in_force

The authority shall develop its program and plans for implementation in close cooperation with existing county soil and water conservation districts as established under the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law, compiled in title 43, chapter 14, part 2, and it is the intent of this part that such districts be joint sponsors of individual projects or works of improvements as related to small watersheds in individual counties. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 203, s 19, eff. 4/22/2021. Acts 1996, ch. 890, § 6.
The authority shall develop its program and plans for implementation in close cooperation with existing county soil and water conservation districts as established under the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law, compiled in title 43, chapter 14, part 2, and it is the intent of this part that such districts be joint sponsors of individual projects or works of improvements as related to small watersheds in individual counties.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 203, s 19, eff. 4/22/2021.
Acts 1996, ch. 890, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-5-112 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 5 / Section 64-5-112
Local governmental units authorized to make contributions and issue bonds
Status: in_force

The various counties, towns and incorporated municipalities in the region are hereby authorized and empowered to: (1) Contribute to the work of the authority any amount or amounts of money that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, shall approve to be paid from the general fund of the respective county or city. County legislative bodies and governing bodies of such cities or towns are empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for such purposes, which are hereby declared to be for municipal and county public purposes; and (2) Issue their bonds as provided in title 9, chapter 21 to obtain funds for the financing of public works projects undertaken by the authority or to secure advances made by federal agencies for the construction agreements with the authority. Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 12; 1989, ch. 403, § 12.
The various counties, towns and incorporated municipalities in the region are hereby authorized and empowered to:
(1) Contribute to the work of the authority any amount or amounts of money that their respective governing bodies, acting in their sole discretion, shall approve to be paid from the general fund of the respective county or city. County legislative bodies and governing bodies of such cities or towns are empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for such purposes, which are hereby declared to be for municipal and county public purposes; and
(2) Issue their bonds as provided in title 9, chapter 21 to obtain funds for the financing of public works projects undertaken by the authority or to secure advances made by federal agencies for the construction agreements with the authority.
Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 12; 1989, ch. 403, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-205 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-205
Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint an advisory committee consisting of one (1) member from each county that is a member of the authority. (b) If appointed by the board, it shall be the duty of the advisory committee to consult with and advise the board regarding the operation and financial management of the authority. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
(a) The board may appoint an advisory committee consisting of one (1) member from each county that is a member of the authority.
(b) If appointed by the board, it shall be the duty of the advisory committee to consult with and advise the board regarding the operation and financial management of the authority.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-220 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-220
No restriction or limitation on powers of county, city or utility district - Powers cumulative and supplemental
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this part shall be construed as a restriction or a limitation upon any powers that a county, city or utility district might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of and supplemental to any such powers. No proceedings, notice or approval shall be required with respect to the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations of the authority or any instrument as security for the bonds, notes or other obligations except as provided in this part, any law to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to deprive the state and its governmental subdivisions of their respective police powers or to impair any power of any official or agency of the state and its governmental subdivisions that may be otherwise provided by law. Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Nothing contained in this part shall be construed as a restriction or a limitation upon any powers that a county, city or utility district might otherwise have under any laws of this state, but shall be construed as cumulative of and supplemental to any such powers. No proceedings, notice or approval shall be required with respect to the issuance of bonds, notes or other obligations of the authority or any instrument as security for the bonds, notes or other obligations except as provided in this part, any law to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed to deprive the state and its governmental subdivisions of their respective police powers or to impair any power of any official or agency of the state and its governmental subdivisions that may be otherwise provided by law.
Added by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 474,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-601 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-601
Creation - Purpose - Additional sponsoring and participating governmental entities
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created and established the Tennessee Duck River development agency, being a public body corporate and politic. For the purpose of this part it is referred to as the "agency" in this part. (b) The agency is created for the purpose of developing and effectuating plans and programs for comprehensive development, including the control and development of the water resources of those portions of the Upper Duck River watershed lying in Coffee, Bedford, Hickman, Marshall and Maury counties, and integrating plans, programs and development activities with the overall economic development of the area described. (c) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.] Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 927,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024. Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 1; T.C.A., § 66-1-601; Acts 1987, ch. 209, § 1; 1993, ch. 122, § 1; 1996, ch. 626, § 3.
(a) There is hereby created and established the Tennessee Duck River development agency, being a public body corporate and politic. For the purpose of this part it is referred to as the "agency" in this part.
(b) The agency is created for the purpose of developing and effectuating plans and programs for comprehensive development, including the control and development of the water resources of those portions of the Upper Duck River watershed lying in Coffee, Bedford, Hickman, Marshall and Maury counties, and integrating plans, programs and development activities with the overall economic development of the area described.
(c) [Deleted by 2024 amendment.]
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 927,s 1, eff. 7/1/2024.
Acts 1965, ch. 80, § 1; T.C.A., § 66-1-601; Acts 1987, ch. 209, § 1; 1993, ch. 122, § 1; 1996, ch. 626, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-901 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-901
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 731, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022. See 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 731, s 3. Acts 1991, ch. 308, § 1.
Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 731, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022.
See 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 731, s 3.
Acts 1991, ch. 308, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-802 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-802
Board of directors
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of six (6) members appointed by the governor. (b) Members of the board of directors shall be citizens of Tennessee and residents of Carroll County. (c) Terms of members of the board shall be six (6) years, except that in the initial appointments two (2) members shall be appointed to two-year terms, two (2) members shall be appointed to four-year terms, and two (2) members shall be appointed to six-year terms. (d) Vacancies shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired portion of the term. (e) The board shall elect a chair for a term of two (2) years and such other officers for similar terms as it finds necessary. (f) Members of the board may be reappointed and officers of the board may be reelected. (g) The board shall meet at least quarterly in Huntingdon, but may meet at such other times and places as the board may determine. Emergency meetings may be called by the chair on the chair's own initiative or upon petition by a majority of the board. (h) A quorum of the board, which shall be four (4) members, shall be necessary for the transaction of any business. (i) (1) Any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the board. (2) The presiding officer of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of any member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (i)(1). Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 662, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 2.
(a) The authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of six (6) members appointed by the governor.
(b) Members of the board of directors shall be citizens of Tennessee and residents of Carroll County.
(c) Terms of members of the board shall be six (6) years, except that in the initial appointments two (2) members shall be appointed to two-year terms, two (2) members shall be appointed to four-year terms, and two (2) members shall be appointed to six-year terms.
(d) Vacancies shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired portion of the term.
(e) The board shall elect a chair for a term of two (2) years and such other officers for similar terms as it finds necessary.
(f) Members of the board may be reappointed and officers of the board may be reelected.
(g) The board shall meet at least quarterly in Huntingdon, but may meet at such other times and places as the board may determine. Emergency meetings may be called by the chair on the chair's own initiative or upon petition by a majority of the board.
(h) A quorum of the board, which shall be four (4) members, shall be necessary for the transaction of any business.
(i) (1) Any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the board. (2) The presiding officer of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of any member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (i)(1).
(1) Any member who misses more than fifty percent (50%) of the scheduled meetings in a calendar year is removed as a member of the board.
(2) The presiding officer of the board shall promptly notify, or cause to be notified, the appointing authority of any member who fails to satisfy the attendance requirement as prescribed in subdivision (i)(1).
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 662, s 3, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-5-110 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 5 / Section 64-5-110
Educational, recreational and other facilities authorized
Status: in_force

(a) Without derogating from any of its powers, duties, functions and responsibilities as set forth in the other provisions of this chapter, the authority is specifically authorized to make plans for the construction, operation, and maintenance of regional facilities, including, but not limited to, educational and recreational facilities in one (1) or more of the counties constituting the region and to take all such actions as are necessary or convenient in the judgment of the board in effectuating such plans, including, but without limitation by reason of this enumeration: (1) The acquisition of sites for the facilities; (2) The sale or transfer of such sites if acquired in the authority's name, to the agency or institution that will own and operate the facility arranging for the financing of the facility's construction, operation, and maintenance; (3) Applying for such federal assistance as may be available and obligating the agency as required to obtain such assistance; and (4) Making contracts and agreements with federal, state and local educational agencies and institutions in carrying out this section. (b) The authority may, at the request of the counties, act as a vehicle for contracts of agreements among counties for carrying out regional projects. Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 10.
(a) Without derogating from any of its powers, duties, functions and responsibilities as set forth in the other provisions of this chapter, the authority is specifically authorized to make plans for the construction, operation, and maintenance of regional facilities, including, but not limited to, educational and recreational facilities in one (1) or more of the counties constituting the region and to take all such actions as are necessary or convenient in the judgment of the board in effectuating such plans, including, but without limitation by reason of this enumeration: (1) The acquisition of sites for the facilities; (2) The sale or transfer of such sites if acquired in the authority's name, to the agency or institution that will own and operate the facility arranging for the financing of the facility's construction, operation, and maintenance; (3) Applying for such federal assistance as may be available and obligating the agency as required to obtain such assistance; and (4) Making contracts and agreements with federal, state and local educational agencies and institutions in carrying out this section.
(1) The acquisition of sites for the facilities;
(2) The sale or transfer of such sites if acquired in the authority's name, to the agency or institution that will own and operate the facility arranging for the financing of the facility's construction, operation, and maintenance;
(3) Applying for such federal assistance as may be available and obligating the agency as required to obtain such assistance; and
(4) Making contracts and agreements with federal, state and local educational agencies and institutions in carrying out this section.
(b) The authority may, at the request of the counties, act as a vehicle for contracts of agreements among counties for carrying out regional projects.
Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1210 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1210
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-907 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-907
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 731, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022. Acts 1991, ch. 308, § 1.
Repealed by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 731, s 2, eff. 3/24/2022.
Acts 1991, ch. 308, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1216 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1216
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-10-116 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 10 / Section 64-10-116
Annual reports
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties of the area. Such reports shall include a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period, a copy of the annual audit prepared in accordance with § 64-10-113 , and the proposed plans for the next year. Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 17.
The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties of the area. Such reports shall include a summary of all activities and accomplishments for the period, a copy of the annual audit prepared in accordance with § 64-10-113 , and the proposed plans for the next year.
Acts 1998, ch. 998, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-6-103 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 6 / Section 64-6-103
Certification of a megasite
Status: in_force

(a) In order for a site to be considered for certification as a megasite, the site should generally consist of a minimum of one thousand (1,000) contiguous acres; provided, however, that, in addition to the one thousand (1,000) acres of contiguous property, other proximate but noncontiguous property may be a part of the megasite. Certification of a site shall be pursuant to a process approved by the commissioner of economic and community development. (b) The commissioner of economic and community development may approve a proposed megasite certification process as being consistent with this chapter when the determination of suitability and availability of a site for development is based upon, but not limited to, consideration of zoning, location, transportation access, utilities access, topography, geotechnical characteristics, environmental review, title and community support. (c) Certification of a site as constituting a megasite pursuant to an approved process shall be filed with the commissioner and shall be deemed conclusive. Acts 2007 , ch. 426, §1; 2009 , ch. 158, § 3.
(a) In order for a site to be considered for certification as a megasite, the site should generally consist of a minimum of one thousand (1,000) contiguous acres; provided, however, that, in addition to the one thousand (1,000) acres of contiguous property, other proximate but noncontiguous property may be a part of the megasite. Certification of a site shall be pursuant to a process approved by the commissioner of economic and community development.
(b) The commissioner of economic and community development may approve a proposed megasite certification process as being consistent with this chapter when the determination of suitability and availability of a site for development is based upon, but not limited to, consideration of zoning, location, transportation access, utilities access, topography, geotechnical characteristics, environmental review, title and community support.
(c) Certification of a site as constituting a megasite pursuant to an approved process shall be filed with the commissioner and shall be deemed conclusive.
Acts 2007 , ch. 426, §1; 2009 , ch. 158, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-5-101 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 5 / Section 64-5-101
Creation - Purpose
Status: in_force

The Tennessee central economic authority is hereby created. The Tennessee central economic authority is a public body corporate and politic and is referred to as the "authority" in this chapter. The authority is created and established for the purpose of developing the resources of the region embracing the counties of Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson, referred to as the "region" in this chapter, including the coordination of the authority's development work with related activities and programs of the Tennessee Valley authority and other federal, state and local planning and development agencies. The authority is directed to focus its activity toward economic development and improving employment opportunities in the region in a manner consistent with the state policy of industrial development and in a manner consistent with the goal of maintaining a healthy environment or improving the same. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 909,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016. Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 1.
The Tennessee central economic authority is hereby created. The Tennessee central economic authority is a public body corporate and politic and is referred to as the "authority" in this chapter. The authority is created and established for the purpose of developing the resources of the region embracing the counties of Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson, referred to as the "region" in this chapter, including the coordination of the authority's development work with related activities and programs of the Tennessee Valley authority and other federal, state and local planning and development agencies. The authority is directed to focus its activity toward economic development and improving employment opportunities in the region in a manner consistent with the state policy of industrial development and in a manner consistent with the goal of maintaining a healthy environment or improving the same.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 909,s 1, eff. 7/1/2016.
Acts 1986, ch. 789, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-314 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-314
Part supplemental to other laws
Status: in_force

The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part do not affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law. Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 13; T.C.A., § 66-2-314.
The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part do not affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law.
Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 13; T.C.A., § 66-2-314.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-808 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-808
Cooperation with Tennessee Valley authority and other agencies - Reports
Status: in_force

The authority is further authorized to: (1) Cooperate with the Tennessee Valley authority in a study of engineering works as part of plans for comprehensive development of the streams and rivers of Carroll County and in a study of the economic effects of such works in terms of agricultural production, industrial locations, trade, land values and county and state tax revenues; (2) Ascertain the availability of, and to obtain to the extent possible, commitments from local interests for financial contributions toward the cost of constructing, operating and maintaining such works; (3) Negotiate with the Tennessee Valley authority regarding assistance by that agency in planning and financing such works; (4) Report to the governor on plans that may be developed for constructing, operating and maintaining the projects, including recommendations for further legislation to put such plan into effect; and (5) Cooperate with other groups authorized to investigate state participation in federal water projects. Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 8; 2000, ch. 958, § 7.
The authority is further authorized to:
(1) Cooperate with the Tennessee Valley authority in a study of engineering works as part of plans for comprehensive development of the streams and rivers of Carroll County and in a study of the economic effects of such works in terms of agricultural production, industrial locations, trade, land values and county and state tax revenues;
(2) Ascertain the availability of, and to obtain to the extent possible, commitments from local interests for financial contributions toward the cost of constructing, operating and maintaining such works;
(3) Negotiate with the Tennessee Valley authority regarding assistance by that agency in planning and financing such works;
(4) Report to the governor on plans that may be developed for constructing, operating and maintaining the projects, including recommendations for further legislation to put such plan into effect; and
(5) Cooperate with other groups authorized to investigate state participation in federal water projects.
Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 8; 2000, ch. 958, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-807 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-807
Cooperation of state agencies
Status: in_force

All agencies of the state are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to extend their cooperation and assistance to the authority in the formulation and implementation of its program of development. Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 7.
All agencies of the state are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to extend their cooperation and assistance to the authority in the formulation and implementation of its program of development.
Acts 1984, ch. 680, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1217 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1217
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-7-104 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 7 / Section 64-7-104
Board of directors - Membership - Officers
Status: in_force

(a) At the annual meeting, the regional council shall appoint a board of directors to be the administrative body of the regional council that is authorized by the regional council to act in its stead. (b) The membership and term of office of the board of directors are set by the organizational bylaws. (c) In determining membership on the board of directors, the regional council shall ensure at least one (1) local government within each of the counties is represented by the council. (d) The regional council officers serve as officers to the board of directors. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 837, s 3, eff. 4/19/2022. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, s 8, eff. 4/2/2018. Acts 1988, ch. 886, § 1; 2006, ch. 609, § 2.
(a) At the annual meeting, the regional council shall appoint a board of directors to be the administrative body of the regional council that is authorized by the regional council to act in its stead.
(b) The membership and term of office of the board of directors are set by the organizational bylaws.
(c) In determining membership on the board of directors, the regional council shall ensure at least one (1) local government within each of the counties is represented by the council.
(d) The regional council officers serve as officers to the board of directors.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 837, s 3, eff. 4/19/2022.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 634, s 8, eff. 4/2/2018.
Acts 1988, ch. 886, § 1; 2006, ch. 609, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-9-114 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 9 / Section 64-9-114
[Effective until 7/1/2025] Report regarding construction activity for material improvement to megasite project
Status: in_force

(a) An entity that contracts with the authority for a real estate interest in the megasite shall report, or cause its contractor or contractors to report, for the immediately preceding quarter, the following information to the state building commission, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives within fourteen (14) days of January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31 regarding construction activity for material improvement to the project: (1) The name of each entity engaged in construction activity at the project; (2) Whether the entity is a member of or associated with a union or labor association; and (3) The number of persons employed by the entity, with respect to construction activity at the project, who are residents of this state. (b) The reporting required by subsection (a) only applies to contracts for construction activity: (1) Involving persons working on site at the project; and (2) In excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (c) The reporting required by subsection (a) does not apply to a third-party lessee or an entity that only supplies materials or supplies to the project. (d) This section is repealed July 1, 2025. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1030, s 1, eff. 5/11/2022.
(a) An entity that contracts with the authority for a real estate interest in the megasite shall report, or cause its contractor or contractors to report, for the immediately preceding quarter, the following information to the state building commission, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives within fourteen (14) days of January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31 regarding construction activity for material improvement to the project: (1) The name of each entity engaged in construction activity at the project; (2) Whether the entity is a member of or associated with a union or labor association; and (3) The number of persons employed by the entity, with respect to construction activity at the project, who are residents of this state.
(1) The name of each entity engaged in construction activity at the project;
(2) Whether the entity is a member of or associated with a union or labor association; and
(3) The number of persons employed by the entity, with respect to construction activity at the project, who are residents of this state.
(b) The reporting required by subsection (a) only applies to contracts for construction activity: (1) Involving persons working on site at the project; and (2) In excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
(1) Involving persons working on site at the project; and
(2) In excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
(c) The reporting required by subsection (a) does not apply to a third-party lessee or an entity that only supplies materials or supplies to the project.
(d) This section is repealed July 1, 2025.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1030, s 1, eff. 5/11/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-2-301 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 2 / Section 64-2-301
Creation - Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created the Tri-county railroad authority in the counties of Coffee, Warren and White. (b) This authority is intended to secure economic benefits to the above counties and to the cities of Manchester, Doyle, McMinnville, Morrison, Tullahoma and Sparta by providing for the continuation of railroad service in Coffee, Warren and White counties. Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 1; T.C.A., § 66-2-301.
(a) There is hereby created the Tri-county railroad authority in the counties of Coffee, Warren and White.
(b) This authority is intended to secure economic benefits to the above counties and to the cities of Manchester, Doyle, McMinnville, Morrison, Tullahoma and Sparta by providing for the continuation of railroad service in Coffee, Warren and White counties.
Acts 1981, ch. 542 (Orig. Compl. as Priv. Acts 1981, ch. 57), § 1; T.C.A., § 66-2-301.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-213 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-213
Relation to existing laws - Liberal construction
Status: in_force

(a) This part shall be considered supplemental and additional to any and all other laws and confers sufficient authority in and of itself for the purposes set forth in this part. (b) This part shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose of facilitating the development of the resources of the Chickasaw basin. Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 13; T.C.A., § 66-1-213.
(a) This part shall be considered supplemental and additional to any and all other laws and confers sufficient authority in and of itself for the purposes set forth in this part.
(b) This part shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose of facilitating the development of the resources of the Chickasaw basin.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 13; T.C.A., § 66-1-213.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-202 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-202
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the general assembly that the various counties and cities of the state that are members of the Chickasaw basin authority and within the designated area have the most effective and efficient means of organizing themselves on a regional basis for the purpose of general and comprehensive water resources planning and development activities to provide coordinated, efficient and orderly development of the surface water management plans and projects within the area as established by the Chickasaw basin authority programs and all approved amendments thereto. Such development includes all recreational and conservation developments adjacent to any water management project. It is the intent that local governments through the authority be guided and assisted in making maximum use of coordinated federal, state and local programs designed to stimulate the development of all water and land resources within the drainage area of the Wolf and Loosahatchie Rivers and Nonconnah and Horn Lake Creeks. It is the further intent of this part that in order to ensure the success of such regional planning and development the state may provide financial assistance to the authority for such purposes as are approved by the general assembly. The Chickasaw basin authority and the counties and municipalities within the designated area are authorized to request, develop, maintain and make available to the residents of such counties and municipalities the recreational and conservation areas adjacent to any approved project within the area of the Chickasaw basin authority. The authority shall have jurisdiction over such programs related to the rivers and streams and their respective drainage areas that flow within Shelby County. In addition, the authority shall have jurisdiction over such programs related to the Wolf River and its respective drainage area without regard to county or municipal boundaries. Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 2; T.C.A., § 66-1-202 ; Acts 2008, ch. 685, § 1.
It is the intent of the general assembly that the various counties and cities of the state that are members of the Chickasaw basin authority and within the designated area have the most effective and efficient means of organizing themselves on a regional basis for the purpose of general and comprehensive water resources planning and development activities to provide coordinated, efficient and orderly development of the surface water management plans and projects within the area as established by the Chickasaw basin authority programs and all approved amendments thereto. Such development includes all recreational and conservation developments adjacent to any water management project. It is the intent that local governments through the authority be guided and assisted in making maximum use of coordinated federal, state and local programs designed to stimulate the development of all water and land resources within the drainage area of the Wolf and Loosahatchie Rivers and Nonconnah and Horn Lake Creeks. It is the further intent of this part that in order to ensure the success of such regional planning and development the state may provide financial assistance to the authority for such purposes as are approved by the general assembly. The Chickasaw basin authority and the counties and municipalities within the designated area are authorized to request, develop, maintain and make available to the residents of such counties and municipalities the recreational and conservation areas adjacent to any approved project within the area of the Chickasaw basin authority. The authority shall have jurisdiction over such programs related to the rivers and streams and their respective drainage areas that flow within Shelby County. In addition, the authority shall have jurisdiction over such programs related to the Wolf River and its respective drainage area without regard to county or municipal boundaries.
Acts 1973, ch. 409, § 2; T.C.A., § 66-1-202 ; Acts 2008, ch. 685, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1105 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1105
Annual reports
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the authority shall report annually as of June 30 of each fiscal year to the governing bodies of the various counties, cities and towns in the area that have contributed financially to the operation of the authority. Such reports shall include statements of financial receipts and expenditures, and a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next fiscal year and for subsequent years. Acts 1996, ch. 890, § 4.
The board of directors of the authority shall report annually as of June 30 of each fiscal year to the governing bodies of the various counties, cities and towns in the area that have contributed financially to the operation of the authority. Such reports shall include statements of financial receipts and expenditures, and a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next fiscal year and for subsequent years.
Acts 1996, ch. 890, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 64-1-1213 — TN Code / Title 64 / Chapter 1 / Section 64-1-1213
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 740, s 1, eff. 6/22/2020.