Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-34-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 34 / Section 6-34-104
Reports to council
Status: in_force

The equalization board, upon completion of its work, shall submit a written report to the council, including total increases and decreases made by it and the final total assessment of each class of property. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.08; T.C.A., § 6-3405.
The equalization board, upon completion of its work, shall submit a written report to the council, including total increases and decreases made by it and the final total assessment of each class of property.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.08; T.C.A., § 6-3405.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-203 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-203
Recording of deannexation ordinance by contracting municipality
Status: in_force

Upon approving deannexation by ordinance in accordance with § 6-51-201 , a contracting municipality shall record the ordinance with the register of deeds in the county or counties where the deannexation was adopted or approved. The ordinance must include a detailed description of the deannexed territory, including, but not limited to, map and parcel numbers of all real property within the deannexed territory. A copy of the ordinance, map, and detailed description must also be sent to the comptroller of the treasury and the assessor of property for each county affected by the deannexation. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 120,s 2, eff. 4/9/2019.
Upon approving deannexation by ordinance in accordance with § 6-51-201 , a contracting municipality shall record the ordinance with the register of deeds in the county or counties where the deannexation was adopted or approved. The ordinance must include a detailed description of the deannexed territory, including, but not limited to, map and parcel numbers of all real property within the deannexed territory. A copy of the ordinance, map, and detailed description must also be sent to the comptroller of the treasury and the assessor of property for each county affected by the deannexation.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 120,s 2, eff. 4/9/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-408 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-408
Disposition of fees and commissions
Status: in_force

The compensation of officers and employees as fixed or otherwise provided for by this charter shall be in full payment for all official services of such officers or employees, and shall be in lieu of any and all fees, commissions, and other compensation that may be receivable by such officers in performance of the duties of their offices. Such fees, commissions and compensation shall belong to the city, be collected and accounted for by such officers, and be paid over to the city. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.29; T.C.A., § 6-3529.
The compensation of officers and employees as fixed or otherwise provided for by this charter shall be in full payment for all official services of such officers or employees, and shall be in lieu of any and all fees, commissions, and other compensation that may be receivable by such officers in performance of the duties of their offices. Such fees, commissions and compensation shall belong to the city, be collected and accounted for by such officers, and be paid over to the city.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.29; T.C.A., § 6-3529.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-112 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-112
Electric cooperatives
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other statute, if the annexing municipality owns and operates its own electric system, it shall either offer to purchase any electric distribution properties and service rights within the annexed area owned by any electric cooperative, or grant such cooperative a franchise to serve the annexed area, as follows: (1) The municipality shall notify the affected electric cooperative in writing of the boundaries of the annexed area and shall indicate such area on appropriate maps; (2) The municipality shall offer to purchase the electric distribution properties of the cooperative located within the annexed area, together with all of the cooperative's rights to serve within such area, for a cash consideration, which shall consist of: (A) The present-day reproduction cost, new, of the facilities being acquired, less depreciation computed on a straight-line basis; plus (B) An amount equal to the cost of constructing any necessary facilities to reintegrate the system of the cooperative outside the annexed area after detaching the portion to be sold; plus (C) An annual amount, payable each year for a period of ten (10) years, equal to the sum of: (i) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the revenues received from power sales to consumers of electric power within the annexed area, except consumers with large industrial power loads greater than three hundred kilowatts (300kW), during the last twelve (12) months preceding the date of the notice provided for in subdivision (a)(1); and (ii) Fifty percent (50%) of the net revenues, which is gross power sales revenues less wholesale cost of power including facilities rental charge, received from power sales to consumers with large industrial power loads greater than three hundred kilowatts (300kW) within the annexed area during the last twelve (12) months preceding the date of the notice provided for in subdivision (a)(1); (3) The electric cooperative, within ninety (90) days after receipt of an offer by the annexing municipality to purchase the cooperative's electric distribution properties and service rights within the annexed area, shall signify in writing its acknowledgement of the offer, and the parties shall proceed to act. The annexing municipality shall then be obligated to buy and pay for, and the cooperative shall be obligated to sell to the municipality, such properties and rights free and clear of all mortgage liens and encumbrances for the cash consideration computed and payable as provided in subdivision (a)(2); (4) The annexing municipality, if it elects not to make the offer to purchase as provided for in subdivisions (a)(1) and (2), shall grant to the cooperative a franchise to serve within the annexed area, for a period of not less than five (5) years, and the municipality shall thereafter renew or extend the franchise or grant new franchises for similar subsequent periods; provided, that upon expiration of any such franchise, the municipality may elect instead to make an offer to buy the cooperative's electric distribution properties and service rights as they then exist in accordance with and subject to subdivisions (a)(1) and (2); provided further, that, during the term of any such franchise, the annexing municipality shall be entitled to serve only such electric customers or locations within the annexed area as it served on the date when such annexation became effective; (5) If any annexing municipality contracts its boundaries so as to exclude from its corporate limits any territory, the cooperative may elect within sixty (60) days thereafter to purchase from such municipality, and such municipality shall thereupon sell and convey to the cooperative, the electric distribution properties and service rights of the municipality in any part of the excluded area that the electric cooperative had previously served, upon the same procedures set forth in subdivisions (a)(1)-(4) for acquisitions by municipalities; (6) Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit municipalities and any cooperative from buying, selling, or exchanging electric distribution properties, service rights and other rights, property, and assets by mutual agreement; (7) The territorial areas lying outside municipal boundaries served by municipal and cooperative electric systems will remain the same as generally established by power facilities already in place or legal agreements on March 6, 1968, and new consumers locating in any unserved areas between the respective power systems shall be served by the power system whose facilities were nearest on March 6, 1968, except to the extent that territorial areas are revised in accordance with this section; and (8) "Electric distribution properties," as used in this section, means all electric lines and facilities used or useful in serving ultimate consumers, but does not include lines and facilities that are necessary for integration and operation of portions of a cooperative's electric system that are located outside the annexed area. (b) The methods of allocation and conveyance of property and property rights of any electric cooperative to any annexing municipality provided for in subsection (a) shall be exclusively available to such annexing municipality and to such electric cooperative notwithstanding § 7-52-105 or any other title or section of the code in conflict or conflicting herewith. Acts 1968, ch. 413, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A., § 6-320.
(a) Notwithstanding any other statute, if the annexing municipality owns and operates its own electric system, it shall either offer to purchase any electric distribution properties and service rights within the annexed area owned by any electric cooperative, or grant such cooperative a franchise to serve the annexed area, as follows: (1) The municipality shall notify the affected electric cooperative in writing of the boundaries of the annexed area and shall indicate such area on appropriate maps; (2) The municipality shall offer to purchase the electric distribution properties of the cooperative located within the annexed area, together with all of the cooperative's rights to serve within such area, for a cash consideration, which shall consist of: (A) The present-day reproduction cost, new, of the facilities being acquired, less depreciation computed on a straight-line basis; plus (B) An amount equal to the cost of constructing any necessary facilities to reintegrate the system of the cooperative outside the annexed area after detaching the portion to be sold; plus (C) An annual amount, payable each year for a period of ten (10) years, equal to the sum of: (i) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the revenues received from power sales to consumers of electric power within the annexed area, except consumers with large industrial power loads greater than three hundred kilowatts (300kW), during the last twelve (12) months preceding the date of the notice provided for in subdivision (a)(1); and (ii) Fifty percent (50%) of the net revenues, which is gross power sales revenues less wholesale cost of power including facilities rental charge, received from power sales to consumers with large industrial power loads greater than three hundred kilowatts (300kW) within the annexed area during the last twelve (12) months preceding the date of the notice provided for in subdivision (a)(1); (3) The electric cooperative, within ninety (90) days after receipt of an offer by the annexing municipality to purchase the cooperative's electric distribution properties and service rights within the annexed area, shall signify in writing its acknowledgement of the offer, and the parties shall proceed to act. The annexing municipality shall then be obligated to buy and pay for, and the cooperative shall be obligated to sell to the municipality, such properties and rights free and clear of all mortgage liens and encumbrances for the cash consideration computed and payable as provided in subdivision (a)(2); (4) The annexing municipality, if it elects not to make the offer to purchase as provided for in subdivisions (a)(1) and (2), shall grant to the cooperative a franchise to serve within the annexed area, for a period of not less than five (5) years, and the municipality shall thereafter renew or extend the franchise or grant new franchises for similar subsequent periods; provided, that upon expiration of any such franchise, the municipality may elect instead to make an offer to buy the cooperative's electric distribution properties and service rights as they then exist in accordance with and subject to subdivisions (a)(1) and (2); provided further, that, during the term of any such franchise, the annexing municipality shall be entitled to serve only such electric customers or locations within the annexed area as it served on the date when such annexation became effective; (5) If any annexing municipality contracts its boundaries so as to exclude from its corporate limits any territory, the cooperative may elect within sixty (60) days thereafter to purchase from such municipality, and such municipality shall thereupon sell and convey to the cooperative, the electric distribution properties and service rights of the municipality in any part of the excluded area that the electric cooperative had previously served, upon the same procedures set forth in subdivisions (a)(1)-(4) for acquisitions by municipalities; (6) Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit municipalities and any cooperative from buying, selling, or exchanging electric distribution properties, service rights and other rights, property, and assets by mutual agreement; (7) The territorial areas lying outside municipal boundaries served by municipal and cooperative electric systems will remain the same as generally established by power facilities already in place or legal agreements on March 6, 1968, and new consumers locating in any unserved areas between the respective power systems shall be served by the power system whose facilities were nearest on March 6, 1968, except to the extent that territorial areas are revised in accordance with this section; and (8) "Electric distribution properties," as used in this section, means all electric lines and facilities used or useful in serving ultimate consumers, but does not include lines and facilities that are necessary for integration and operation of portions of a cooperative's electric system that are located outside the annexed area.
(1) The municipality shall notify the affected electric cooperative in writing of the boundaries of the annexed area and shall indicate such area on appropriate maps;
(2) The municipality shall offer to purchase the electric distribution properties of the cooperative located within the annexed area, together with all of the cooperative's rights to serve within such area, for a cash consideration, which shall consist of: (A) The present-day reproduction cost, new, of the facilities being acquired, less depreciation computed on a straight-line basis; plus (B) An amount equal to the cost of constructing any necessary facilities to reintegrate the system of the cooperative outside the annexed area after detaching the portion to be sold; plus (C) An annual amount, payable each year for a period of ten (10) years, equal to the sum of: (i) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the revenues received from power sales to consumers of electric power within the annexed area, except consumers with large industrial power loads greater than three hundred kilowatts (300kW), during the last twelve (12) months preceding the date of the notice provided for in subdivision (a)(1); and (ii) Fifty percent (50%) of the net revenues, which is gross power sales revenues less wholesale cost of power including facilities rental charge, received from power sales to consumers with large industrial power loads greater than three hundred kilowatts (300kW) within the annexed area during the last twelve (12) months preceding the date of the notice provided for in subdivision (a)(1);
(A) The present-day reproduction cost, new, of the facilities being acquired, less depreciation computed on a straight-line basis; plus
(B) An amount equal to the cost of constructing any necessary facilities to reintegrate the system of the cooperative outside the annexed area after detaching the portion to be sold; plus
(C) An annual amount, payable each year for a period of ten (10) years, equal to the sum of: (i) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the revenues received from power sales to consumers of electric power within the annexed area, except consumers with large industrial power loads greater than three hundred kilowatts (300kW), during the last twelve (12) months preceding the date of the notice provided for in subdivision (a)(1); and (ii) Fifty percent (50%) of the net revenues, which is gross power sales revenues less wholesale cost of power including facilities rental charge, received from power sales to consumers with large industrial power loads greater than three hundred kilowatts (300kW) within the annexed area during the last twelve (12) months preceding the date of the notice provided for in subdivision (a)(1);
(i) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the revenues received from power sales to consumers of electric power within the annexed area, except consumers with large industrial power loads greater than three hundred kilowatts (300kW), during the last twelve (12) months preceding the date of the notice provided for in subdivision (a)(1); and
(ii) Fifty percent (50%) of the net revenues, which is gross power sales revenues less wholesale cost of power including facilities rental charge, received from power sales to consumers with large industrial power loads greater than three hundred kilowatts (300kW) within the annexed area during the last twelve (12) months preceding the date of the notice provided for in subdivision (a)(1);
(3) The electric cooperative, within ninety (90) days after receipt of an offer by the annexing municipality to purchase the cooperative's electric distribution properties and service rights within the annexed area, shall signify in writing its acknowledgement of the offer, and the parties shall proceed to act. The annexing municipality shall then be obligated to buy and pay for, and the cooperative shall be obligated to sell to the municipality, such properties and rights free and clear of all mortgage liens and encumbrances for the cash consideration computed and payable as provided in subdivision (a)(2);
(4) The annexing municipality, if it elects not to make the offer to purchase as provided for in subdivisions (a)(1) and (2), shall grant to the cooperative a franchise to serve within the annexed area, for a period of not less than five (5) years, and the municipality shall thereafter renew or extend the franchise or grant new franchises for similar subsequent periods; provided, that upon expiration of any such franchise, the municipality may elect instead to make an offer to buy the cooperative's electric distribution properties and service rights as they then exist in accordance with and subject to subdivisions (a)(1) and (2); provided further, that, during the term of any such franchise, the annexing municipality shall be entitled to serve only such electric customers or locations within the annexed area as it served on the date when such annexation became effective;
(5) If any annexing municipality contracts its boundaries so as to exclude from its corporate limits any territory, the cooperative may elect within sixty (60) days thereafter to purchase from such municipality, and such municipality shall thereupon sell and convey to the cooperative, the electric distribution properties and service rights of the municipality in any part of the excluded area that the electric cooperative had previously served, upon the same procedures set forth in subdivisions (a)(1)-(4) for acquisitions by municipalities;
(6) Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit municipalities and any cooperative from buying, selling, or exchanging electric distribution properties, service rights and other rights, property, and assets by mutual agreement;
(7) The territorial areas lying outside municipal boundaries served by municipal and cooperative electric systems will remain the same as generally established by power facilities already in place or legal agreements on March 6, 1968, and new consumers locating in any unserved areas between the respective power systems shall be served by the power system whose facilities were nearest on March 6, 1968, except to the extent that territorial areas are revised in accordance with this section; and
(8) "Electric distribution properties," as used in this section, means all electric lines and facilities used or useful in serving ultimate consumers, but does not include lines and facilities that are necessary for integration and operation of portions of a cooperative's electric system that are located outside the annexed area.
(b) The methods of allocation and conveyance of property and property rights of any electric cooperative to any annexing municipality provided for in subsection (a) shall be exclusively available to such annexing municipality and to such electric cooperative notwithstanding § 7-52-105 or any other title or section of the code in conflict or conflicting herewith.
Acts 1968, ch. 413, §§ 2, 3; T.C.A., § 6-320.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-111 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-111
Municipal property and services
Status: in_force

(a) Upon referendum approval of an annexation resolution as provided in this part, an annexing municipality and any affected instrumentality of the state, including, but not limited to, a utility district, sanitary district, school district, or other public service district, shall attempt to reach agreement in writing for allocation and conveyance to the annexing municipality of any or all public functions, rights, duties, property, assets and liabilities of such state instrumentality that justice and reason may require in the circumstances. Any and all agreements entered into before March 8, 1955, relating to annexation shall be preserved. The annexing municipality, if and to the extent that it may choose, shall have the exclusive right to perform or provide municipal and utility functions and services in any territory that it annexes, notwithstanding § 7-82-301 or any other statute, subject, however, to the provisions of this section with respect to electric cooperatives. (b) Subject to such exclusive right, any such matters upon which the respective parties are not in agreement in writing within sixty (60) days after the operative date of such annexation shall be settled by arbitration with the laws of arbitration of this state effective at the time of submission to the arbitrators, and § 29-5-101(2) shall not apply to any arbitration arising under this part and § 6-51-301 . The award so rendered shall be transmitted to the chancery court of the county in which the annexing municipality is situated, and thereupon shall be subject to review in accordance with §§ 29-5-113 - 29-5-115 and 29-5-118. (c) (1) If the annexed territory is then being provided with a utility service by a state instrumentality that has outstanding bonds or other obligations payable from the revenues derived from the sale of such utility service, the agreement or arbitration award referred to in subsections (a) and (b) shall also provide that: (A) The municipality will operate the utility property in such territory and account for the revenues therefrom in such manner as not to impair the obligations of contract with reference to such bonds or other obligations; or (B) The municipality will assume the operation of the entire utility system of such state instrumentality and the payment of such bonds or other obligations in accordance with their terms. (2) Such agreement or arbitration award shall fully preserve and protect the contract rights vested in the holders of such outstanding bonds or other obligations. (d) (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if a private individual or business entity provides utility service within the boundaries of a municipality under the terms of a privilege, franchise, license, or agreement granted or entered into by the municipality, and if the municipality annexes territory that includes the service area of a utility district, then such private individual or business entity and the utility district shall attempt to reach agreement in writing for allocation and conveyance to such private individual or business entity of any or all public functions, rights, duties, property, assets, and liabilities of such utility district that justice and reason may require in the circumstances. If an agreement is not reached, then notwithstanding the change of municipal boundaries, the service area of the utility district shall remain unchanged, and such private individual or business entity shall not provide utility service in the service area of the utility district. (2) Nothing in subdivision (d)(1) shall be construed to diminish the authority of any municipality to annex. (e) If at the time of annexation, the annexed territory is being provided with utility service by a municipal utility system or other state instrumentality, including but not limited to, a utility district, the annexing municipality shall, by delivering written notice of its election to the municipal utility system or other state instrumentality, have the right to purchase all or any part of the utility system of the municipal utility system or other state instrumentality then providing utility service to the area being annexed that the annexing municipality has elected to serve under this section. The purchase price shall be a price agreed upon by the parties for the properties comprising the utility system, or part thereof, that is being acquired and payment of such purchase price shall be on terms agreed to by the parties. In the event the parties cannot agree on a purchase price, then a final determination of the fair market value of the properties being acquired and all other outstanding issues related to the provision of utility services in the annexed area shall be made using the arbitration provisions of subsection (b); provided, that the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be a person or persons experienced and qualified to value public utility properties and any such arbitrator or arbitrators shall be agreed upon by the parties. If the parties cannot agree, the selection of an arbitrator shall be as otherwise provided by the laws of arbitration of this state. Such method and determination shall be the sole means by which the annexing municipality may acquire the facilities of a municipal utility or other state instrumentality located in the annexed territory. (f) Notwithstanding a municipality's exclusive right to perform or provide municipal and utility functions and services in a territory as described in this section, a municipal water system may enter into an agreement with a water utility district, an investor-owned water utility, a county water system, a county water authority, or a county water and wastewater system treatment authority to permit that other entity to operate within the municipal water system's territory. A municipal water system shall establish a method by which the system's ratepayers may petition the system to consider entering into an agreement pursuant to this subsection (f). Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 1, eff. 4/14/2022. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512, s 7, eff. 5/20/2015. Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 9; 1957, ch. 381, § 1; 1968, ch. 413, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-318; Acts 1993, ch. 375, § 1; 1998, ch. 586, § 1; 2003 , ch. 93, § 1.
(a) Upon referendum approval of an annexation resolution as provided in this part, an annexing municipality and any affected instrumentality of the state, including, but not limited to, a utility district, sanitary district, school district, or other public service district, shall attempt to reach agreement in writing for allocation and conveyance to the annexing municipality of any or all public functions, rights, duties, property, assets and liabilities of such state instrumentality that justice and reason may require in the circumstances. Any and all agreements entered into before March 8, 1955, relating to annexation shall be preserved. The annexing municipality, if and to the extent that it may choose, shall have the exclusive right to perform or provide municipal and utility functions and services in any territory that it annexes, notwithstanding § 7-82-301 or any other statute, subject, however, to the provisions of this section with respect to electric cooperatives.
(b) Subject to such exclusive right, any such matters upon which the respective parties are not in agreement in writing within sixty (60) days after the operative date of such annexation shall be settled by arbitration with the laws of arbitration of this state effective at the time of submission to the arbitrators, and § 29-5-101(2) shall not apply to any arbitration arising under this part and § 6-51-301 . The award so rendered shall be transmitted to the chancery court of the county in which the annexing municipality is situated, and thereupon shall be subject to review in accordance with §§ 29-5-113 - 29-5-115 and 29-5-118.
(c) (1) If the annexed territory is then being provided with a utility service by a state instrumentality that has outstanding bonds or other obligations payable from the revenues derived from the sale of such utility service, the agreement or arbitration award referred to in subsections (a) and (b) shall also provide that: (A) The municipality will operate the utility property in such territory and account for the revenues therefrom in such manner as not to impair the obligations of contract with reference to such bonds or other obligations; or (B) The municipality will assume the operation of the entire utility system of such state instrumentality and the payment of such bonds or other obligations in accordance with their terms. (2) Such agreement or arbitration award shall fully preserve and protect the contract rights vested in the holders of such outstanding bonds or other obligations.
(1) If the annexed territory is then being provided with a utility service by a state instrumentality that has outstanding bonds or other obligations payable from the revenues derived from the sale of such utility service, the agreement or arbitration award referred to in subsections (a) and (b) shall also provide that: (A) The municipality will operate the utility property in such territory and account for the revenues therefrom in such manner as not to impair the obligations of contract with reference to such bonds or other obligations; or (B) The municipality will assume the operation of the entire utility system of such state instrumentality and the payment of such bonds or other obligations in accordance with their terms.
(A) The municipality will operate the utility property in such territory and account for the revenues therefrom in such manner as not to impair the obligations of contract with reference to such bonds or other obligations; or
(B) The municipality will assume the operation of the entire utility system of such state instrumentality and the payment of such bonds or other obligations in accordance with their terms.
(2) Such agreement or arbitration award shall fully preserve and protect the contract rights vested in the holders of such outstanding bonds or other obligations.
(d) (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if a private individual or business entity provides utility service within the boundaries of a municipality under the terms of a privilege, franchise, license, or agreement granted or entered into by the municipality, and if the municipality annexes territory that includes the service area of a utility district, then such private individual or business entity and the utility district shall attempt to reach agreement in writing for allocation and conveyance to such private individual or business entity of any or all public functions, rights, duties, property, assets, and liabilities of such utility district that justice and reason may require in the circumstances. If an agreement is not reached, then notwithstanding the change of municipal boundaries, the service area of the utility district shall remain unchanged, and such private individual or business entity shall not provide utility service in the service area of the utility district. (2) Nothing in subdivision (d)(1) shall be construed to diminish the authority of any municipality to annex.
(1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if a private individual or business entity provides utility service within the boundaries of a municipality under the terms of a privilege, franchise, license, or agreement granted or entered into by the municipality, and if the municipality annexes territory that includes the service area of a utility district, then such private individual or business entity and the utility district shall attempt to reach agreement in writing for allocation and conveyance to such private individual or business entity of any or all public functions, rights, duties, property, assets, and liabilities of such utility district that justice and reason may require in the circumstances. If an agreement is not reached, then notwithstanding the change of municipal boundaries, the service area of the utility district shall remain unchanged, and such private individual or business entity shall not provide utility service in the service area of the utility district.
(2) Nothing in subdivision (d)(1) shall be construed to diminish the authority of any municipality to annex.
(e) If at the time of annexation, the annexed territory is being provided with utility service by a municipal utility system or other state instrumentality, including but not limited to, a utility district, the annexing municipality shall, by delivering written notice of its election to the municipal utility system or other state instrumentality, have the right to purchase all or any part of the utility system of the municipal utility system or other state instrumentality then providing utility service to the area being annexed that the annexing municipality has elected to serve under this section. The purchase price shall be a price agreed upon by the parties for the properties comprising the utility system, or part thereof, that is being acquired and payment of such purchase price shall be on terms agreed to by the parties. In the event the parties cannot agree on a purchase price, then a final determination of the fair market value of the properties being acquired and all other outstanding issues related to the provision of utility services in the annexed area shall be made using the arbitration provisions of subsection (b); provided, that the arbitrator or arbitrators shall be a person or persons experienced and qualified to value public utility properties and any such arbitrator or arbitrators shall be agreed upon by the parties. If the parties cannot agree, the selection of an arbitrator shall be as otherwise provided by the laws of arbitration of this state. Such method and determination shall be the sole means by which the annexing municipality may acquire the facilities of a municipal utility or other state instrumentality located in the annexed territory.
(f) Notwithstanding a municipality's exclusive right to perform or provide municipal and utility functions and services in a territory as described in this section, a municipal water system may enter into an agreement with a water utility district, an investor-owned water utility, a county water system, a county water authority, or a county water and wastewater system treatment authority to permit that other entity to operate within the municipal water system's territory. A municipal water system shall establish a method by which the system's ratepayers may petition the system to consider entering into an agreement pursuant to this subsection (f).
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 889, s 1, eff. 4/14/2022.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512, s 7, eff. 5/20/2015.
Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 9; 1957, ch. 381, § 1; 1968, ch. 413, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-318; Acts 1993, ch. 375, § 1; 1998, ch. 586, § 1; 2003 , ch. 93, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-108
Powers and duties of manager
Status: in_force

The powers and duties of the city manager are to: (1) See that the laws and ordinances are enforced, and upon knowledge or information of any violation thereof, see that prosecutions are instituted in the city court; (2) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, appoint, promote, demote, suspend, transfer, remove, and otherwise discipline all department heads and subordinate employees at any time, subject only to any personnel rules and regulations adopted by ordinance or resolution by the commission. Any hearings on, or appeals from, the city manager's personnel decisions provided for in the personnel rules and regulations shall be exclusively before the city manager or a hearing officer designated by the city manager; (3) Supervise and control the work of the recorder, the chief of police, the city attorney, treasurer, and all other officers, and of all departments and divisions created by this charter or that hereafter may be created by the board of commissioners; (4) See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the city or its inhabitants in any public utility or franchise are faithfully done, kept and performed, and, upon knowledge or information of any violation thereof, call the same to the attention of the city attorney, who is hereby required to take such steps as are necessary to enforce the same; (5) Attend all meetings of the board, with the right to take part in the discussion, but not to vote; (6) Recommend to the board for adoption such measures as the city manager deems necessary or expedient; (7) Act as budget commissioner and keep the board fully advised as to the financial condition and need of the city; (8) Act as purchasing agent for the city and purchase all material, supplies and equipment for the proper conduct of the city's business as provided in § 6-19-104 ; (9) Execute contracts on behalf of the city when this authority is delegated to the city manager by ordinance; and (10) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of the city manager by resolution or ordinance of the board. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 8, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a163; Code 1932, § 3560; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2108; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 12; 1995, ch. 13, § 11; 1999, ch. 270, § 2.
The powers and duties of the city manager are to:
(1) See that the laws and ordinances are enforced, and upon knowledge or information of any violation thereof, see that prosecutions are instituted in the city court;
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, appoint, promote, demote, suspend, transfer, remove, and otherwise discipline all department heads and subordinate employees at any time, subject only to any personnel rules and regulations adopted by ordinance or resolution by the commission. Any hearings on, or appeals from, the city manager's personnel decisions provided for in the personnel rules and regulations shall be exclusively before the city manager or a hearing officer designated by the city manager;
(3) Supervise and control the work of the recorder, the chief of police, the city attorney, treasurer, and all other officers, and of all departments and divisions created by this charter or that hereafter may be created by the board of commissioners;
(4) See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the city or its inhabitants in any public utility or franchise are faithfully done, kept and performed, and, upon knowledge or information of any violation thereof, call the same to the attention of the city attorney, who is hereby required to take such steps as are necessary to enforce the same;
(5) Attend all meetings of the board, with the right to take part in the discussion, but not to vote;
(6) Recommend to the board for adoption such measures as the city manager deems necessary or expedient;
(7) Act as budget commissioner and keep the board fully advised as to the financial condition and need of the city;
(8) Act as purchasing agent for the city and purchase all material, supplies and equipment for the proper conduct of the city's business as provided in § 6-19-104 ;
(9) Execute contracts on behalf of the city when this authority is delegated to the city manager by ordinance; and
(10) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required of the city manager by resolution or ordinance of the board.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 8, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 1997a163; Code 1932, § 3560; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2108; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 12; 1995, ch. 13, § 11; 1999, ch. 270, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-404 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-404
Merger - By petition and referendum
Status: in_force

(a) Registered voters in each of the municipalities may petition for a referendum on the merger of the municipalities. The petition shall be signed by ten percent (10%) of the registered voters in each municipality. The petition shall list the municipalities seeking to merge and request a referendum on merging the municipalities, state the name of the proposed consolidated municipality, 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, and may divide the proposed municipality into wards or districts if the charter provides for wards or districts. The petition shall be forwarded to the county election commission or commissions. (b) Upon receipt of the petition and its verification, the county election commission or commissions shall proceed as provided in § 6-51-403(b)(1) and (2) . Section 6-51-403(b)(3) shall apply if the merger is approved. Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
(a) Registered voters in each of the municipalities may petition for a referendum on the merger of the municipalities. The petition shall be signed by ten percent (10%) of the registered voters in each municipality. The petition shall list the municipalities seeking to merge and request a referendum on merging the municipalities, state the name of the proposed consolidated municipality, 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, and may divide the proposed municipality into wards or districts if the charter provides for wards or districts. The petition shall be forwarded to the county election commission or commissions.
(b) Upon receipt of the petition and its verification, the county election commission or commissions shall proceed as provided in § 6-51-403(b)(1) and (2) . Section 6-51-403(b)(3) shall apply if the merger is approved.
Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-109 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-109
Increased allocation of certain funds for counties and municipalities with approved growth plans
Status: in_force

(a) Upon approval of the growth plan by the local government planning advisory committee but beginning no earlier than July 1, 2000, each municipality within the county and the county shall receive an additional five (5) points on a scale of one hundred (100) points or a comparable percentage increase as determined by the commissioner of economic and community development in any evaluation formula for the allocation of private activity bond authority and for the distribution of grants from the department of economic and community development for the: (1) Tennessee industrial infrastructure program; (2) Industrial training service program; and (3) Community development block grants. (b) Upon approval of the growth plan by the local government planning advisory committee but beginning no earlier than July 1, 2000, each municipality within the county and the county shall receive an additional five (5) points on a scale of one hundred (100) points or a comparable percentage increase as determined by the commissioner if permissible under federal requirements in any evaluation formula for the distribution of grants from the department of environment and conservation for state revolving fund loans for water and sewer systems; provided, that no such preferences shall be granted if prohibited by federal law or regulation. (c) Upon approval of the growth plan by the local government planning advisory committee but beginning no earlier than July 1, 2000, each municipality within the county and the county shall receive an additional five (5) points on a scale of one hundred (100) points or a comparable percentage increase as determined by the executive director in any evaluation formula for the distribution of HOUSE or HOME grants from the Tennessee housing development authority or low income tax credits or private activity bond authority; provided, that no such preferences shall be granted if prohibited by federal law or regulation. Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 10.
(a) Upon approval of the growth plan by the local government planning advisory committee but beginning no earlier than July 1, 2000, each municipality within the county and the county shall receive an additional five (5) points on a scale of one hundred (100) points or a comparable percentage increase as determined by the commissioner of economic and community development in any evaluation formula for the allocation of private activity bond authority and for the distribution of grants from the department of economic and community development for the: (1) Tennessee industrial infrastructure program; (2) Industrial training service program; and (3) Community development block grants.
(1) Tennessee industrial infrastructure program;
(2) Industrial training service program; and
(3) Community development block grants.
(b) Upon approval of the growth plan by the local government planning advisory committee but beginning no earlier than July 1, 2000, each municipality within the county and the county shall receive an additional five (5) points on a scale of one hundred (100) points or a comparable percentage increase as determined by the commissioner if permissible under federal requirements in any evaluation formula for the distribution of grants from the department of environment and conservation for state revolving fund loans for water and sewer systems; provided, that no such preferences shall be granted if prohibited by federal law or regulation.
(c) Upon approval of the growth plan by the local government planning advisory committee but beginning no earlier than July 1, 2000, each municipality within the county and the county shall receive an additional five (5) points on a scale of one hundred (100) points or a comparable percentage increase as determined by the executive director in any evaluation formula for the distribution of HOUSE or HOME grants from the Tennessee housing development authority or low income tax credits or private activity bond authority; provided, that no such preferences shall be granted if prohibited by federal law or regulation.
Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-201 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-201
Election of mayor - Absence or disability of mayor
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The commissioners, at the first regular meeting after each biennial election, shall elect one (1) of their number mayor for a term of two (2) years, and, thus organized, the body shall be known as the board of commissioners. (2) In cities holding elections every four (4) years under the terms of § 6-20-101(e) , the commissioners, at the first regular meeting after the quadrennial election and every two (2) years subsequent thereto, shall elect one (1) of their number mayor for a term of two (2) years, and the body so organized shall be known as the board of commissioners. This subdivision (a)(2) shall have no effect unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the governing body of any municipality to which it may apply. (3) (A) Cities holding elections every four (4) years under the terms of § 6-20-101 and having a population of not less than one thousand twenty (1,020) nor more than one thousand thirty (1,030), according to a 1987 state certified census or any subsequent federal census, shall have the option of a popular election of a mayor, to serve four (4) consecutive years, as the board of commissioners directs the county election commission to hold under § 6-20-102 . Voters shall be entitled to vote for a mayor and two (2) or four (4) commissioners dependent upon those provisions of § 6-20-101 in effect for that city. (B) Subdivision (a)(3)(A) shall have no effect unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the governing body of any municipality to which it may apply. (b) (1) (A) Rather than being elected by the board of commissioners, the mayor may be elected by popular vote if this method of electing the mayor is approved in a referendum in the city. In the referendum, the question on the ballot shall appear in substantially this form: Shall the mayor of this city be elected by popular vote rather than by the board of commissioners? (B) The referendum may be called by resolution of the board of commissioners or by petition of ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the city. The referendum shall be held by the county election commission as provided in the general election law for elections on questions, or the resolution or petition may provide that the referendum be held at the next regular city election. (2) Once the popular election of the mayor has been approved by a majority of those voting, the board of commissioners shall designate by ordinance one (1) of the commissioner positions as that of mayor. The popular election of the mayor shall take effect at the next election for the position designated. In the mayoral election, the person receiving the most votes shall become the mayor. The term of the popularly elected mayor shall be four (4) years. (3) In a city that has chosen to elect commissioners from districts and that also has chosen to elect the mayor by popular vote, the board of commissioners shall establish one (1) less district than the number of commissioners, and the mayor shall be elected at-large for a four-year term. (4) The popularly elected mayor shall have the same powers and duties as a mayor chosen by the board of commissioners. (c) During the absence or disability of the mayor, the board shall designate some properly qualified person to perform the mayor's duties. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 1; art. 7, § 1; Shan. Supp., §§ 1997a133, 1997a157; Code 1932, §§ 3530, 3554; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2012; Acts 1983, ch. 14, § 2; 1989, ch. 61, § 1; 1989, ch. 175, § 7.
(a) (1) The commissioners, at the first regular meeting after each biennial election, shall elect one (1) of their number mayor for a term of two (2) years, and, thus organized, the body shall be known as the board of commissioners. (2) In cities holding elections every four (4) years under the terms of § 6-20-101(e) , the commissioners, at the first regular meeting after the quadrennial election and every two (2) years subsequent thereto, shall elect one (1) of their number mayor for a term of two (2) years, and the body so organized shall be known as the board of commissioners. This subdivision (a)(2) shall have no effect unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the governing body of any municipality to which it may apply. (3) (A) Cities holding elections every four (4) years under the terms of § 6-20-101 and having a population of not less than one thousand twenty (1,020) nor more than one thousand thirty (1,030), according to a 1987 state certified census or any subsequent federal census, shall have the option of a popular election of a mayor, to serve four (4) consecutive years, as the board of commissioners directs the county election commission to hold under § 6-20-102 . Voters shall be entitled to vote for a mayor and two (2) or four (4) commissioners dependent upon those provisions of § 6-20-101 in effect for that city. (B) Subdivision (a)(3)(A) shall have no effect unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the governing body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(1) The commissioners, at the first regular meeting after each biennial election, shall elect one (1) of their number mayor for a term of two (2) years, and, thus organized, the body shall be known as the board of commissioners.
(2) In cities holding elections every four (4) years under the terms of § 6-20-101(e) , the commissioners, at the first regular meeting after the quadrennial election and every two (2) years subsequent thereto, shall elect one (1) of their number mayor for a term of two (2) years, and the body so organized shall be known as the board of commissioners. This subdivision (a)(2) shall have no effect unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the governing body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(3) (A) Cities holding elections every four (4) years under the terms of § 6-20-101 and having a population of not less than one thousand twenty (1,020) nor more than one thousand thirty (1,030), according to a 1987 state certified census or any subsequent federal census, shall have the option of a popular election of a mayor, to serve four (4) consecutive years, as the board of commissioners directs the county election commission to hold under § 6-20-102 . Voters shall be entitled to vote for a mayor and two (2) or four (4) commissioners dependent upon those provisions of § 6-20-101 in effect for that city. (B) Subdivision (a)(3)(A) shall have no effect unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the governing body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(A) Cities holding elections every four (4) years under the terms of § 6-20-101 and having a population of not less than one thousand twenty (1,020) nor more than one thousand thirty (1,030), according to a 1987 state certified census or any subsequent federal census, shall have the option of a popular election of a mayor, to serve four (4) consecutive years, as the board of commissioners directs the county election commission to hold under § 6-20-102 . Voters shall be entitled to vote for a mayor and two (2) or four (4) commissioners dependent upon those provisions of § 6-20-101 in effect for that city.
(B) Subdivision (a)(3)(A) shall have no effect unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the governing body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(b) (1) (A) Rather than being elected by the board of commissioners, the mayor may be elected by popular vote if this method of electing the mayor is approved in a referendum in the city. In the referendum, the question on the ballot shall appear in substantially this form: Shall the mayor of this city be elected by popular vote rather than by the board of commissioners? (B) The referendum may be called by resolution of the board of commissioners or by petition of ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the city. The referendum shall be held by the county election commission as provided in the general election law for elections on questions, or the resolution or petition may provide that the referendum be held at the next regular city election. (2) Once the popular election of the mayor has been approved by a majority of those voting, the board of commissioners shall designate by ordinance one (1) of the commissioner positions as that of mayor. The popular election of the mayor shall take effect at the next election for the position designated. In the mayoral election, the person receiving the most votes shall become the mayor. The term of the popularly elected mayor shall be four (4) years. (3) In a city that has chosen to elect commissioners from districts and that also has chosen to elect the mayor by popular vote, the board of commissioners shall establish one (1) less district than the number of commissioners, and the mayor shall be elected at-large for a four-year term. (4) The popularly elected mayor shall have the same powers and duties as a mayor chosen by the board of commissioners.
(1) (A) Rather than being elected by the board of commissioners, the mayor may be elected by popular vote if this method of electing the mayor is approved in a referendum in the city. In the referendum, the question on the ballot shall appear in substantially this form: Shall the mayor of this city be elected by popular vote rather than by the board of commissioners? (B) The referendum may be called by resolution of the board of commissioners or by petition of ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the city. The referendum shall be held by the county election commission as provided in the general election law for elections on questions, or the resolution or petition may provide that the referendum be held at the next regular city election.
(A) Rather than being elected by the board of commissioners, the mayor may be elected by popular vote if this method of electing the mayor is approved in a referendum in the city. In the referendum, the question on the ballot shall appear in substantially this form: Shall the mayor of this city be elected by popular vote rather than by the board of commissioners?
Shall the mayor of this city be elected by popular vote rather than by the board of commissioners?
(B) The referendum may be called by resolution of the board of commissioners or by petition of ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the city. The referendum shall be held by the county election commission as provided in the general election law for elections on questions, or the resolution or petition may provide that the referendum be held at the next regular city election.
(2) Once the popular election of the mayor has been approved by a majority of those voting, the board of commissioners shall designate by ordinance one (1) of the commissioner positions as that of mayor. The popular election of the mayor shall take effect at the next election for the position designated. In the mayoral election, the person receiving the most votes shall become the mayor. The term of the popularly elected mayor shall be four (4) years.
(3) In a city that has chosen to elect commissioners from districts and that also has chosen to elect the mayor by popular vote, the board of commissioners shall establish one (1) less district than the number of commissioners, and the mayor shall be elected at-large for a four-year term.
(4) The popularly elected mayor shall have the same powers and duties as a mayor chosen by the board of commissioners.
(c) During the absence or disability of the mayor, the board shall designate some properly qualified person to perform the mayor's duties.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 1; art. 7, § 1; Shan. Supp., §§ 1997a133, 1997a157; Code 1932, §§ 3530, 3554; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2012; Acts 1983, ch. 14, § 2; 1989, ch. 61, § 1; 1989, ch. 175, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1013 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1013
Evidence and affidavits - Official notice - Information in the notice
Status: in_force

(a) In administrative hearings: (1) The administrative hearing officer shall admit and give probative effect to evidence admissible in a court, and when necessary to ascertain facts not reasonably susceptible to proof under the rules of court, evidence not admissible thereunder may be admitted if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent men in the conduct of their affairs. The administrative hearing officer shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law and to statutes protecting the confidentiality of certain records, and shall exclude evidence which in the officer's judgment is irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious; (2) At any time not less than ten (10) business days prior to a hearing or a continued hearing, any party shall deliver to the opposing party a copy of any affidavit such party proposes to introduce in evidence, together with a notice in the form provided in subsection (b). Unless the opposing party, within seven (7) business days after delivery, delivers to the proponent a request to cross-examine an affiant, the opposing party's right to cross-examination of such affiant is waived and the affidavit, if introduced in evidence, shall be given the same effect as if the affiant had testified orally. If an opportunity to cross-examine an affiant is not afforded after a proper request is made as provided in this subdivision (a)(2), the affidavit shall not be admitted into evidence. "Delivery", for purposes of this section, means actual receipt; (3) The administrative hearing officer may admit affidavits not submitted in accordance with this section where necessary to prevent injustice; (4) Documentary evidence otherwise admissible may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, or by incorporation by reference to material already on file with the municipality. Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original, if reasonably available; and (5) (A) Official notice may be taken of: (i) Any fact that could be judicially noticed in the courts of this state; (ii) The record of other proceedings before the agency; or (iii) Technical or scientific matters within the administrative hearing officer's specialized knowledge; and (B) Parties must be notified before or during the hearing, or before the issuance of any final order that is based in whole or in part on facts or material notice, of the specific facts or material noticed and the source thereof, including any staff memoranda and data, and be afforded an opportunity to contest and rebut the facts or material so noticed. (b) The notice referred to in subdivision (a)(2) shall contain the following information and be substantially in the following form: The accompanying affidavit of ____________________ (here insert name of affiant) will be introduced as evidence at the hearing in ____________________ (here insert title of proceeding). ____________________ (here insert name of affiant) will not be called to testify orally and you will not be entitled to question such affiant unless you notify ____________________ (here insert name of the proponent or the proponent's attorney) at ____________________ (here insert address) that you wish to cross-examine such affiant. To be effective, your request must be mailed or delivered to ____________________ (here insert name of proponent or the proponent's attorney) on or before ______________ (here insert a date seven (7) business days after the date of mailing or delivering the affidavit to the opposing party). Acts 2010 , ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) In administrative hearings: (1) The administrative hearing officer shall admit and give probative effect to evidence admissible in a court, and when necessary to ascertain facts not reasonably susceptible to proof under the rules of court, evidence not admissible thereunder may be admitted if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent men in the conduct of their affairs. The administrative hearing officer shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law and to statutes protecting the confidentiality of certain records, and shall exclude evidence which in the officer's judgment is irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious; (2) At any time not less than ten (10) business days prior to a hearing or a continued hearing, any party shall deliver to the opposing party a copy of any affidavit such party proposes to introduce in evidence, together with a notice in the form provided in subsection (b). Unless the opposing party, within seven (7) business days after delivery, delivers to the proponent a request to cross-examine an affiant, the opposing party's right to cross-examination of such affiant is waived and the affidavit, if introduced in evidence, shall be given the same effect as if the affiant had testified orally. If an opportunity to cross-examine an affiant is not afforded after a proper request is made as provided in this subdivision (a)(2), the affidavit shall not be admitted into evidence. "Delivery", for purposes of this section, means actual receipt; (3) The administrative hearing officer may admit affidavits not submitted in accordance with this section where necessary to prevent injustice; (4) Documentary evidence otherwise admissible may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, or by incorporation by reference to material already on file with the municipality. Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original, if reasonably available; and (5) (A) Official notice may be taken of: (i) Any fact that could be judicially noticed in the courts of this state; (ii) The record of other proceedings before the agency; or (iii) Technical or scientific matters within the administrative hearing officer's specialized knowledge; and (B) Parties must be notified before or during the hearing, or before the issuance of any final order that is based in whole or in part on facts or material notice, of the specific facts or material noticed and the source thereof, including any staff memoranda and data, and be afforded an opportunity to contest and rebut the facts or material so noticed.
(1) The administrative hearing officer shall admit and give probative effect to evidence admissible in a court, and when necessary to ascertain facts not reasonably susceptible to proof under the rules of court, evidence not admissible thereunder may be admitted if it is of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent men in the conduct of their affairs. The administrative hearing officer shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law and to statutes protecting the confidentiality of certain records, and shall exclude evidence which in the officer's judgment is irrelevant, immaterial or unduly repetitious;
(2) At any time not less than ten (10) business days prior to a hearing or a continued hearing, any party shall deliver to the opposing party a copy of any affidavit such party proposes to introduce in evidence, together with a notice in the form provided in subsection (b). Unless the opposing party, within seven (7) business days after delivery, delivers to the proponent a request to cross-examine an affiant, the opposing party's right to cross-examination of such affiant is waived and the affidavit, if introduced in evidence, shall be given the same effect as if the affiant had testified orally. If an opportunity to cross-examine an affiant is not afforded after a proper request is made as provided in this subdivision (a)(2), the affidavit shall not be admitted into evidence. "Delivery", for purposes of this section, means actual receipt;
(3) The administrative hearing officer may admit affidavits not submitted in accordance with this section where necessary to prevent injustice;
(4) Documentary evidence otherwise admissible may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, or by incorporation by reference to material already on file with the municipality. Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original, if reasonably available; and
(5) (A) Official notice may be taken of: (i) Any fact that could be judicially noticed in the courts of this state; (ii) The record of other proceedings before the agency; or (iii) Technical or scientific matters within the administrative hearing officer's specialized knowledge; and (B) Parties must be notified before or during the hearing, or before the issuance of any final order that is based in whole or in part on facts or material notice, of the specific facts or material noticed and the source thereof, including any staff memoranda and data, and be afforded an opportunity to contest and rebut the facts or material so noticed.
(A) Official notice may be taken of: (i) Any fact that could be judicially noticed in the courts of this state; (ii) The record of other proceedings before the agency; or (iii) Technical or scientific matters within the administrative hearing officer's specialized knowledge; and
(i) Any fact that could be judicially noticed in the courts of this state;
(ii) The record of other proceedings before the agency; or
(iii) Technical or scientific matters within the administrative hearing officer's specialized knowledge; and
(B) Parties must be notified before or during the hearing, or before the issuance of any final order that is based in whole or in part on facts or material notice, of the specific facts or material noticed and the source thereof, including any staff memoranda and data, and be afforded an opportunity to contest and rebut the facts or material so noticed.
(b) The notice referred to in subdivision (a)(2) shall contain the following information and be substantially in the following form: The accompanying affidavit of ____________________ (here insert name of affiant) will be introduced as evidence at the hearing in ____________________ (here insert title of proceeding). ____________________ (here insert name of affiant) will not be called to testify orally and you will not be entitled to question such affiant unless you notify ____________________ (here insert name of the proponent or the proponent's attorney) at ____________________ (here insert address) that you wish to cross-examine such affiant. To be effective, your request must be mailed or delivered to ____________________ (here insert name of proponent or the proponent's attorney) on or before ______________ (here insert a date seven (7) business days after the date of mailing or delivering the affidavit to the opposing party).
The accompanying affidavit of ____________________ (here insert name of affiant) will be introduced as evidence at the hearing in ____________________ (here insert title of proceeding). ____________________ (here insert name of affiant) will not be called to testify orally and you will not be entitled to question such affiant unless you notify ____________________ (here insert name of the proponent or the proponent's attorney) at ____________________ (here insert address) that you wish to cross-examine such affiant. To be effective, your request must be mailed or delivered to ____________________ (here insert name of proponent or the proponent's attorney) on or before ______________ (here insert a date seven (7) business days after the date of mailing or delivering the affidavit to the opposing party).
Acts 2010 , ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-204 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-204
Confidential records of city whose primary industry is tourism
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, records held by a city whose primary industry is tourism that address a specific amount of money expended in a given market for digital or traditional media or that address the specific detail of targeted audiences identified for marketing purposes may be treated as confidential and not subject to the open records law, compiled in title 10, chapter 7. Nothing in this section shall prevent public disclosure of aggregate expenditure amounts for marketing activities at any time. Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 974,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, records held by a city whose primary industry is tourism that address a specific amount of money expended in a given market for digital or traditional media or that address the specific detail of targeted audiences identified for marketing purposes may be treated as confidential and not subject to the open records law, compiled in title 10, chapter 7. Nothing in this section shall prevent public disclosure of aggregate expenditure amounts for marketing activities at any time.
Added by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 974,s 1, eff. 4/27/2016.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-206 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-206
Management of city property and equipment - Lease of property and equipment to contractors for city services
Status: in_force

(a) The management of all city property and equipment, except school property and equipment, shall be the responsibility of the city manager who shall prepare for the approval of the council regulations governing the acquisition, custody, use and disposal of all such property and equipment. Such regulations shall provide for a regular inventory, appraisal and marking of all such property and shall require that the disposal of any city property and equipment shall be by sale, with sealed bids taken or public auction held on such property and equipment valued at more than five hundred dollars ($500); provided, that any sale for more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or any sale of real estate shall be subject to the approval of the city council. (b) (1) The mayor and city council may by ordinance authorize the city to enter into contracts for city services and may lease machinery, equipment, and real property belonging to the city to such contractors to provide for city services. The contracts shall contain such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the city and the contractor; provided, that any contract shall be performed within the term of the mayor and city council authorizing it. The contractor shall be paid for the service from reasonably anticipated taxes or other revenue. Notwithstanding § 6-35-205 , no contract for a city service or the leasing of machinery, equipment, or real property by the contractor shall be subject to competitive bids. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) applies only to cities with populations greater than eleven thousand eight hundred twenty-five (11,825) but less than twelve thousand twenty-five (12,025), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and that are located in counties with populations greater than twenty-nine thousand nine hundred (29,900) but less than thirty thousand (30,000), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (3) Subdivision (b)(1) is applicable only to garbage collection and fire protection services. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.20; T.C.A., § 6-3519; Acts 1981, ch. 496, §§ 1, 2.
(a) The management of all city property and equipment, except school property and equipment, shall be the responsibility of the city manager who shall prepare for the approval of the council regulations governing the acquisition, custody, use and disposal of all such property and equipment. Such regulations shall provide for a regular inventory, appraisal and marking of all such property and shall require that the disposal of any city property and equipment shall be by sale, with sealed bids taken or public auction held on such property and equipment valued at more than five hundred dollars ($500); provided, that any sale for more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or any sale of real estate shall be subject to the approval of the city council.
(b) (1) The mayor and city council may by ordinance authorize the city to enter into contracts for city services and may lease machinery, equipment, and real property belonging to the city to such contractors to provide for city services. The contracts shall contain such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the city and the contractor; provided, that any contract shall be performed within the term of the mayor and city council authorizing it. The contractor shall be paid for the service from reasonably anticipated taxes or other revenue. Notwithstanding § 6-35-205 , no contract for a city service or the leasing of machinery, equipment, or real property by the contractor shall be subject to competitive bids. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) applies only to cities with populations greater than eleven thousand eight hundred twenty-five (11,825) but less than twelve thousand twenty-five (12,025), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and that are located in counties with populations greater than twenty-nine thousand nine hundred (29,900) but less than thirty thousand (30,000), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (3) Subdivision (b)(1) is applicable only to garbage collection and fire protection services.
(1) The mayor and city council may by ordinance authorize the city to enter into contracts for city services and may lease machinery, equipment, and real property belonging to the city to such contractors to provide for city services. The contracts shall contain such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the city and the contractor; provided, that any contract shall be performed within the term of the mayor and city council authorizing it. The contractor shall be paid for the service from reasonably anticipated taxes or other revenue. Notwithstanding § 6-35-205 , no contract for a city service or the leasing of machinery, equipment, or real property by the contractor shall be subject to competitive bids.
(2) Subdivision (b)(1) applies only to cities with populations greater than eleven thousand eight hundred twenty-five (11,825) but less than twelve thousand twenty-five (12,025), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and that are located in counties with populations greater than twenty-nine thousand nine hundred (29,900) but less than thirty thousand (30,000), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(3) Subdivision (b)(1) is applicable only to garbage collection and fire protection services.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.20; T.C.A., § 6-3519; Acts 1981, ch. 496, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-108
Rights of residents of annexed territory - Plan of service and progress report
Status: in_force

(a) Residents of, and persons owning property in, annexed territory shall be entitled to rights and privileges of citizenship, in accordance with the annexing municipality's charter, immediately upon annexation as though such annexed territory had always been a part of the annexing municipality. It shall be the duty of the governing body to put into effect with respect to an annexed area any charter provisions relating to representation on the governing body. (b) (1) This subsection (b) shall apply to any municipality whose annexation ordinance becomes effective by court order pursuant to § 6-51-103(d) . (2) Within ten (10) days after the date on which a court order is entered sustaining the validity of a proposed annexation, any annexing municipality to which this subsection (b) applies shall submit written notification, meeting the requirements of subdivision (b)(3), to each person owning real property in the territory that the territory will become a part of the municipality. In the event an appeal is taken from the court order, the annexing municipality shall notify the property owners in writing of the pending appeal. If on appeal the court affirms the validity of the proposed annexation, the municipality shall submit written notification, meeting the requirements of subdivision (b)(3), to the property owners within ten (10) days of entry of judgment of the appellate court. (3) The advance written notification shall include the date on which the annexed territory becomes a part of the municipality, a detailed description of the annexed territory, and the reasons for the annexation. The notification shall be sent by first class mail to the last known address listed in the office of the property assessor for each property owner of record within the annexed territory. (4) A person with personal knowledge of the mailing of the notification shall submit a notarized affidavit to the presiding officer of the annexing municipality attesting that the notifications were mailed in accordance with subdivision (b)(3). (c) Upon the expiration of six (6) months from the date any annexed territory for which a plan of service has been adopted becomes a part of the annexing municipality, and annually thereafter until services have been extended according to such plan, there shall be prepared and published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality a report of the progress made in the preceding year toward extension of services according to such plan, and any changes proposed therein. The governing body of the municipality shall publish notice of a public hearing on such progress reports and changes, and hold such hearing thereon. Any owner of property in an annexed area to which such plan and progress report are applicable may file a suit for mandamus to compel the governing body to comply with the requirements of this subsection (c). (d) A municipality may amend a plan of services by resolution of the governing body only after a public hearing for which notice has been published at least fifteen (15) days in advance in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality when: (1) The amendment is reasonably necessary due to natural disaster, act of war, act of terrorism, or reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the municipality; (2) The amendment does not materially or substantially decrease the type or level of services or substantially delay the provision of services specified in the original plan; or (3) The amendment: (A) Proposes to materially and substantially decrease the type or level of services under the original plan or to substantially delay those services; (B) Is not justified under subdivision (d)(1); and (C) Has received the approval in writing of a majority of the property owners by parcel in the area annexed. In determining a majority of property owners, a parcel of property with more than one (1) owner shall be counted only once and only if owners comprising a majority of the ownership interests in the parcel petition together as the owner of the particular parcel. (e) An aggrieved property owner in the annexed territory may bring an action in the appropriate court of equity jurisdiction to enforce the plan of services at any time after one hundred eighty (180) days after an annexation takes effect and until the plan of services is fulfilled, and may bring an action to challenge the legality of an amendment to a plan of services if such action is brought within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the amendment to the plan of services. If the court finds that the municipality has amended the plan of services in an unlawful manner, then the court shall decree the amendment null and void and shall reinstate the previous plan of services. If the court finds that the municipality has materially and substantially failed to comply with its plan of services for the territory in question, then the municipality shall be given the opportunity to show cause why the plan of services was not carried out. If the court finds that the municipality's failure is due to natural disaster, act of war, act of terrorism, or reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the municipality that materially and substantially impeded the ability of the municipality to carry out the plan of services, then the court shall alter the timetable of the plan of services so as to allow the municipality to comply with the plan of services in a reasonable time and manner. If the court finds that the municipality's failure was not due to natural disaster, act of war, act of terrorism, or reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the municipality that materially and substantially impeded the ability of the municipality to carry out the plan of services, then the court shall issue a writ of mandamus to compel the municipality to provide the services contained in the plan, shall establish a timetable for the provision of the services in question, and shall enjoin the municipality from any further annexations until the services subject to the court's order have been provided to the court's satisfaction, at which time the court shall dissolve its injunction. If the court determines that the municipality has failed without cause to comply with the plan of services or has unlawfully amended its plan of services, the court shall assess the costs of the suit against the municipality. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 12, eff. 5/20/2015. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 462,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013. Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 6; 1974, ch. 753, §§ 3, 8, 9; T.C.A., § 6-315; Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 21.
(a) Residents of, and persons owning property in, annexed territory shall be entitled to rights and privileges of citizenship, in accordance with the annexing municipality's charter, immediately upon annexation as though such annexed territory had always been a part of the annexing municipality. It shall be the duty of the governing body to put into effect with respect to an annexed area any charter provisions relating to representation on the governing body.
(b) (1) This subsection (b) shall apply to any municipality whose annexation ordinance becomes effective by court order pursuant to § 6-51-103(d) . (2) Within ten (10) days after the date on which a court order is entered sustaining the validity of a proposed annexation, any annexing municipality to which this subsection (b) applies shall submit written notification, meeting the requirements of subdivision (b)(3), to each person owning real property in the territory that the territory will become a part of the municipality. In the event an appeal is taken from the court order, the annexing municipality shall notify the property owners in writing of the pending appeal. If on appeal the court affirms the validity of the proposed annexation, the municipality shall submit written notification, meeting the requirements of subdivision (b)(3), to the property owners within ten (10) days of entry of judgment of the appellate court. (3) The advance written notification shall include the date on which the annexed territory becomes a part of the municipality, a detailed description of the annexed territory, and the reasons for the annexation. The notification shall be sent by first class mail to the last known address listed in the office of the property assessor for each property owner of record within the annexed territory. (4) A person with personal knowledge of the mailing of the notification shall submit a notarized affidavit to the presiding officer of the annexing municipality attesting that the notifications were mailed in accordance with subdivision (b)(3).
(1) This subsection (b) shall apply to any municipality whose annexation ordinance becomes effective by court order pursuant to § 6-51-103(d) .
(2) Within ten (10) days after the date on which a court order is entered sustaining the validity of a proposed annexation, any annexing municipality to which this subsection (b) applies shall submit written notification, meeting the requirements of subdivision (b)(3), to each person owning real property in the territory that the territory will become a part of the municipality. In the event an appeal is taken from the court order, the annexing municipality shall notify the property owners in writing of the pending appeal. If on appeal the court affirms the validity of the proposed annexation, the municipality shall submit written notification, meeting the requirements of subdivision (b)(3), to the property owners within ten (10) days of entry of judgment of the appellate court.
(3) The advance written notification shall include the date on which the annexed territory becomes a part of the municipality, a detailed description of the annexed territory, and the reasons for the annexation. The notification shall be sent by first class mail to the last known address listed in the office of the property assessor for each property owner of record within the annexed territory.
(4) A person with personal knowledge of the mailing of the notification shall submit a notarized affidavit to the presiding officer of the annexing municipality attesting that the notifications were mailed in accordance with subdivision (b)(3).
(c) Upon the expiration of six (6) months from the date any annexed territory for which a plan of service has been adopted becomes a part of the annexing municipality, and annually thereafter until services have been extended according to such plan, there shall be prepared and published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality a report of the progress made in the preceding year toward extension of services according to such plan, and any changes proposed therein. The governing body of the municipality shall publish notice of a public hearing on such progress reports and changes, and hold such hearing thereon. Any owner of property in an annexed area to which such plan and progress report are applicable may file a suit for mandamus to compel the governing body to comply with the requirements of this subsection (c).
(d) A municipality may amend a plan of services by resolution of the governing body only after a public hearing for which notice has been published at least fifteen (15) days in advance in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality when: (1) The amendment is reasonably necessary due to natural disaster, act of war, act of terrorism, or reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the municipality; (2) The amendment does not materially or substantially decrease the type or level of services or substantially delay the provision of services specified in the original plan; or (3) The amendment: (A) Proposes to materially and substantially decrease the type or level of services under the original plan or to substantially delay those services; (B) Is not justified under subdivision (d)(1); and (C) Has received the approval in writing of a majority of the property owners by parcel in the area annexed. In determining a majority of property owners, a parcel of property with more than one (1) owner shall be counted only once and only if owners comprising a majority of the ownership interests in the parcel petition together as the owner of the particular parcel.
(1) The amendment is reasonably necessary due to natural disaster, act of war, act of terrorism, or reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the municipality;
(2) The amendment does not materially or substantially decrease the type or level of services or substantially delay the provision of services specified in the original plan; or
(3) The amendment: (A) Proposes to materially and substantially decrease the type or level of services under the original plan or to substantially delay those services; (B) Is not justified under subdivision (d)(1); and (C) Has received the approval in writing of a majority of the property owners by parcel in the area annexed. In determining a majority of property owners, a parcel of property with more than one (1) owner shall be counted only once and only if owners comprising a majority of the ownership interests in the parcel petition together as the owner of the particular parcel.
(A) Proposes to materially and substantially decrease the type or level of services under the original plan or to substantially delay those services;
(B) Is not justified under subdivision (d)(1); and
(C) Has received the approval in writing of a majority of the property owners by parcel in the area annexed. In determining a majority of property owners, a parcel of property with more than one (1) owner shall be counted only once and only if owners comprising a majority of the ownership interests in the parcel petition together as the owner of the particular parcel.
(e) An aggrieved property owner in the annexed territory may bring an action in the appropriate court of equity jurisdiction to enforce the plan of services at any time after one hundred eighty (180) days after an annexation takes effect and until the plan of services is fulfilled, and may bring an action to challenge the legality of an amendment to a plan of services if such action is brought within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the amendment to the plan of services. If the court finds that the municipality has amended the plan of services in an unlawful manner, then the court shall decree the amendment null and void and shall reinstate the previous plan of services. If the court finds that the municipality has materially and substantially failed to comply with its plan of services for the territory in question, then the municipality shall be given the opportunity to show cause why the plan of services was not carried out. If the court finds that the municipality's failure is due to natural disaster, act of war, act of terrorism, or reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the municipality that materially and substantially impeded the ability of the municipality to carry out the plan of services, then the court shall alter the timetable of the plan of services so as to allow the municipality to comply with the plan of services in a reasonable time and manner. If the court finds that the municipality's failure was not due to natural disaster, act of war, act of terrorism, or reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the municipality that materially and substantially impeded the ability of the municipality to carry out the plan of services, then the court shall issue a writ of mandamus to compel the municipality to provide the services contained in the plan, shall establish a timetable for the provision of the services in question, and shall enjoin the municipality from any further annexations until the services subject to the court's order have been provided to the court's satisfaction, at which time the court shall dissolve its injunction. If the court determines that the municipality has failed without cause to comply with the plan of services or has unlawfully amended its plan of services, the court shall assess the costs of the suit against the municipality.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 12, eff. 5/20/2015.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 462,s 1, eff. 5/20/2013.
Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 6; 1974, ch. 753, §§ 3, 8, 9; T.C.A., § 6-315; Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-32-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 32 / Section 6-32-102
Special meetings
Status: in_force

Special meetings shall be called by the clerk on the written request of the mayor, the manager, or any two (2) council members by providing each council member with twenty-four (24) hours written notice served personally or left at each of such council member's usual place of residence. Any special meeting at which all members of the council are present or have waived notice thereof in writing shall be a legal meeting for all purposes. Business transacted at any special meeting shall be limited to subjects recited in the notice of such meeting. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.02; T.C.A., § 6-3202.
Special meetings shall be called by the clerk on the written request of the mayor, the manager, or any two (2) council members by providing each council member with twenty-four (24) hours written notice served personally or left at each of such council member's usual place of residence. Any special meeting at which all members of the council are present or have waived notice thereof in writing shall be a legal meeting for all purposes. Business transacted at any special meeting shall be limited to subjects recited in the notice of such meeting.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.02; T.C.A., § 6-3202.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-53-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Section 6-53-102
Qualifications of voters
Status: in_force

(a) All persons living within such corporation and who have been residents thereof for three (3) months previous to the election, except at first election, and who are entitled to vote for members of the general assembly, shall be entitled to vote in municipal elections; provided, that if and when inclusion of additional territory within such corporation becomes effective within three (3) months next preceding the election, the length of residence during such preceding three (3) months within the added territory shall be included and recognized in applying the municipal residence requirement, prescribed by this section, as a qualification of voters in such election. (b) (1) In counties having a population of not less than twenty-six thousand five hundred (26,500) nor more than twenty-seven thousand one hundred fifty (27,150), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the board of mayor and aldermen of any municipality under this chapter may by ordinance provide that any person who is a qualified voter and who owns real property situated within the corporate limits of such municipality may vote in any municipal election or referendum even though such person does not reside within the municipality. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) shall not be effective until approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply. (c) (1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits, having owned a taxable freehold within the corporation for a period of six (6) months next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote at the election, in any corporations having a population of not less than twelve thousand two hundred fifty (12,250) nor more than twelve thousand three hundred (12,300), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (2) Subdivision (c)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply. (d) (1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits, having owned a taxable freehold within the corporation for a period of six (6) months next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote at the election, in any corporation having a population of not less than four hundred forty (440) persons nor more than four hundred sixty (460) persons, according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (2) Subdivision (d)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply. (e) (1) In any city with a population of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) located in a county with a population of not less than forty-one thousand four hundred (41,400) nor more than forty-one thousand five hundred (41,500), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, all persons residing outside the corporation limits of such city who shall have owned not less than a one-half (1/2) interest in a taxable freehold, or husband and wife who shall have owned a taxable freehold as tenants by the entireties within the corporation for a period of six (6) months next preceding the date of such election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote at such election; provided, that for the purposes of this subdivision (e)(1), all persons residing outside the corporation limits of such city and owning a time-share estate as it is defined in § 66-32-102 , within the corporation, shall not be considered the owner of a taxable freehold and shall not be entitled to vote in such election. (2) Subdivision (e)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply. (f) (1) Subject to approval in a referendum held in accordance with subdivision (f)(2), in any city having a population of not less than three hundred forty (340) nor more than three hundred fifty (350) located in any county having a population of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) nor more than twenty thousand three hundred (20,300), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any person residing outside the corporate limits of the city who owned at least a one-half (1/2) interest in a taxable freehold within such limits for the thirty-day period immediately preceding the date of such election, or any husband and wife residing outside the corporate limits of such city who owned, as tenants by the entirety, a taxable freehold within such limits for the thirty-day period immediately preceding the date of such election, shall also be entitled to vote at such election, being otherwise qualified. As used in this subdivision (f)(1), "taxable freehold" means an estate for life or a fee simple absolute in real property having an appraised value of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for purposes of title 67, chapter 5. (2) Subdivision (f)(1) shall only apply in such city if a majority of the number of qualified voters of the city voting in the first city election held following April 18, 2001, approve the question of whether or not the subsection shall apply to such city. The ballots used in such election shall have printed on them the substance of this subsection (f) and the voters shall vote for or against the subsection applying in such city. The votes cast on the question shall be canvassed and the results proclaimed by the county election commission and certified by it to the secretary of state as provided by law in the case of general elections. The qualifications of voters voting on the question shall be the same as those required for participation in general elections. All laws applicable to general elections shall apply to the determination of the approval or rejection of this subsection (f). (g) (1) All persons residing outside the corporate limits of any municipality having a population of not less than one thousand three hundred three (1,303) nor more than one thousand three hundred ten (1,310), located in any county having a population of not less than fifty-one thousand nine hundred (51,900) nor more than fifty-two thousand (52,000), both according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality. (2) Subdivision (g)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply. (h) (1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits of any municipality having a population of not less than six thousand five hundred (6,500) nor more than six thousand five hundred fifty (6,550), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality. (2) Subdivision (h)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply. (i) (1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits of any municipality having a population of not less than one thousand two hundred twenty-five (1,225) nor more than one thousand two hundred thirty-five (1,235), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality. (2) Subdivision (i)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply. (j) (1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits of any municipality having a population of not less than two thousand fifty (2,050) nor more than two thousand sixty (2,060), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality. (2) Subdivision (j)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply. (k) (1) Persons owning at least a fifty percent (50%) fee simple interest in a parcel of real property of at least five thousand square feet (5,000 sq. ft.) or appraised for tax purposes at not less than three thousand dollars ($3,000) for the six (6) month period immediately preceding an election, who are otherwise qualified to vote in state elections in this state, shall be eligible to vote in municipal elections; provided, that the person is properly registered to vote. (2) Subdivision (k)(1) shall only apply in any municipality with a population of not less than five hundred thirty (530) nor more than five hundred thirty-nine (539) that is located in any county having a population of not less than fourteen thousand one hundred (14,100) nor more than fourteen thousand two hundred (14,200), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (3) Subdivision (k)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 920, s 1, eff. 5/13/2014. Code 1858, §§ 1352, 1369 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 17, § 4); Acts 1875, ch. 92, § 10; integrated in Shan., § 1952; mod. Code 1932, § 3371; Acts 1947, ch. 116, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 3371; Acts 1967, ch. 9, § 2; 1975, ch. 187, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-502; Acts 1980, ch. 610, §§ 1, 2; 1981, ch. 395, § 1; 1982, ch. 924, § 1; 1984, ch. 672, § 1; 1996, ch. 679, § 1; 2001, ch. 111, § 1; 2003 , ch. 52, § 1; 2004, ch. 435, § 1; 2011 , ch. 80, § 1; 2012 , ch. 668, § 1.
(a) All persons living within such corporation and who have been residents thereof for three (3) months previous to the election, except at first election, and who are entitled to vote for members of the general assembly, shall be entitled to vote in municipal elections; provided, that if and when inclusion of additional territory within such corporation becomes effective within three (3) months next preceding the election, the length of residence during such preceding three (3) months within the added territory shall be included and recognized in applying the municipal residence requirement, prescribed by this section, as a qualification of voters in such election.
(b) (1) In counties having a population of not less than twenty-six thousand five hundred (26,500) nor more than twenty-seven thousand one hundred fifty (27,150), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the board of mayor and aldermen of any municipality under this chapter may by ordinance provide that any person who is a qualified voter and who owns real property situated within the corporate limits of such municipality may vote in any municipal election or referendum even though such person does not reside within the municipality. (2) Subdivision (b)(1) shall not be effective until approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(1) In counties having a population of not less than twenty-six thousand five hundred (26,500) nor more than twenty-seven thousand one hundred fifty (27,150), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, the board of mayor and aldermen of any municipality under this chapter may by ordinance provide that any person who is a qualified voter and who owns real property situated within the corporate limits of such municipality may vote in any municipal election or referendum even though such person does not reside within the municipality.
(2) Subdivision (b)(1) shall not be effective until approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(c) (1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits, having owned a taxable freehold within the corporation for a period of six (6) months next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote at the election, in any corporations having a population of not less than twelve thousand two hundred fifty (12,250) nor more than twelve thousand three hundred (12,300), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (2) Subdivision (c)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits, having owned a taxable freehold within the corporation for a period of six (6) months next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote at the election, in any corporations having a population of not less than twelve thousand two hundred fifty (12,250) nor more than twelve thousand three hundred (12,300), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(2) Subdivision (c)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(d) (1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits, having owned a taxable freehold within the corporation for a period of six (6) months next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote at the election, in any corporation having a population of not less than four hundred forty (440) persons nor more than four hundred sixty (460) persons, according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (2) Subdivision (d)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits, having owned a taxable freehold within the corporation for a period of six (6) months next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote at the election, in any corporation having a population of not less than four hundred forty (440) persons nor more than four hundred sixty (460) persons, according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(2) Subdivision (d)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(e) (1) In any city with a population of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) located in a county with a population of not less than forty-one thousand four hundred (41,400) nor more than forty-one thousand five hundred (41,500), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, all persons residing outside the corporation limits of such city who shall have owned not less than a one-half (1/2) interest in a taxable freehold, or husband and wife who shall have owned a taxable freehold as tenants by the entireties within the corporation for a period of six (6) months next preceding the date of such election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote at such election; provided, that for the purposes of this subdivision (e)(1), all persons residing outside the corporation limits of such city and owning a time-share estate as it is defined in § 66-32-102 , within the corporation, shall not be considered the owner of a taxable freehold and shall not be entitled to vote in such election. (2) Subdivision (e)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(1) In any city with a population of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) located in a county with a population of not less than forty-one thousand four hundred (41,400) nor more than forty-one thousand five hundred (41,500), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census, all persons residing outside the corporation limits of such city who shall have owned not less than a one-half (1/2) interest in a taxable freehold, or husband and wife who shall have owned a taxable freehold as tenants by the entireties within the corporation for a period of six (6) months next preceding the date of such election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote at such election; provided, that for the purposes of this subdivision (e)(1), all persons residing outside the corporation limits of such city and owning a time-share estate as it is defined in § 66-32-102 , within the corporation, shall not be considered the owner of a taxable freehold and shall not be entitled to vote in such election.
(2) Subdivision (e)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(f) (1) Subject to approval in a referendum held in accordance with subdivision (f)(2), in any city having a population of not less than three hundred forty (340) nor more than three hundred fifty (350) located in any county having a population of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) nor more than twenty thousand three hundred (20,300), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any person residing outside the corporate limits of the city who owned at least a one-half (1/2) interest in a taxable freehold within such limits for the thirty-day period immediately preceding the date of such election, or any husband and wife residing outside the corporate limits of such city who owned, as tenants by the entirety, a taxable freehold within such limits for the thirty-day period immediately preceding the date of such election, shall also be entitled to vote at such election, being otherwise qualified. As used in this subdivision (f)(1), "taxable freehold" means an estate for life or a fee simple absolute in real property having an appraised value of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for purposes of title 67, chapter 5. (2) Subdivision (f)(1) shall only apply in such city if a majority of the number of qualified voters of the city voting in the first city election held following April 18, 2001, approve the question of whether or not the subsection shall apply to such city. The ballots used in such election shall have printed on them the substance of this subsection (f) and the voters shall vote for or against the subsection applying in such city. The votes cast on the question shall be canvassed and the results proclaimed by the county election commission and certified by it to the secretary of state as provided by law in the case of general elections. The qualifications of voters voting on the question shall be the same as those required for participation in general elections. All laws applicable to general elections shall apply to the determination of the approval or rejection of this subsection (f).
(1) Subject to approval in a referendum held in accordance with subdivision (f)(2), in any city having a population of not less than three hundred forty (340) nor more than three hundred fifty (350) located in any county having a population of not less than twenty thousand (20,000) nor more than twenty thousand three hundred (20,300), according to the 1990 federal census or any subsequent federal census, any person residing outside the corporate limits of the city who owned at least a one-half (1/2) interest in a taxable freehold within such limits for the thirty-day period immediately preceding the date of such election, or any husband and wife residing outside the corporate limits of such city who owned, as tenants by the entirety, a taxable freehold within such limits for the thirty-day period immediately preceding the date of such election, shall also be entitled to vote at such election, being otherwise qualified. As used in this subdivision (f)(1), "taxable freehold" means an estate for life or a fee simple absolute in real property having an appraised value of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for purposes of title 67, chapter 5.
(2) Subdivision (f)(1) shall only apply in such city if a majority of the number of qualified voters of the city voting in the first city election held following April 18, 2001, approve the question of whether or not the subsection shall apply to such city. The ballots used in such election shall have printed on them the substance of this subsection (f) and the voters shall vote for or against the subsection applying in such city. The votes cast on the question shall be canvassed and the results proclaimed by the county election commission and certified by it to the secretary of state as provided by law in the case of general elections. The qualifications of voters voting on the question shall be the same as those required for participation in general elections. All laws applicable to general elections shall apply to the determination of the approval or rejection of this subsection (f).
(g) (1) All persons residing outside the corporate limits of any municipality having a population of not less than one thousand three hundred three (1,303) nor more than one thousand three hundred ten (1,310), located in any county having a population of not less than fifty-one thousand nine hundred (51,900) nor more than fifty-two thousand (52,000), both according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality. (2) Subdivision (g)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(1) All persons residing outside the corporate limits of any municipality having a population of not less than one thousand three hundred three (1,303) nor more than one thousand three hundred ten (1,310), located in any county having a population of not less than fifty-one thousand nine hundred (51,900) nor more than fifty-two thousand (52,000), both according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality.
(2) Subdivision (g)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(h) (1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits of any municipality having a population of not less than six thousand five hundred (6,500) nor more than six thousand five hundred fifty (6,550), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality. (2) Subdivision (h)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits of any municipality having a population of not less than six thousand five hundred (6,500) nor more than six thousand five hundred fifty (6,550), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality.
(2) Subdivision (h)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(i) (1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits of any municipality having a population of not less than one thousand two hundred twenty-five (1,225) nor more than one thousand two hundred thirty-five (1,235), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality. (2) Subdivision (i)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits of any municipality having a population of not less than one thousand two hundred twenty-five (1,225) nor more than one thousand two hundred thirty-five (1,235), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality.
(2) Subdivision (i)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(j) (1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits of any municipality having a population of not less than two thousand fifty (2,050) nor more than two thousand sixty (2,060), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality. (2) Subdivision (j)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(1) All persons residing outside the corporation limits of any municipality having a population of not less than two thousand fifty (2,050) nor more than two thousand sixty (2,060), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census, having owned a fee simple interest in real property pursuant to the ownership requirements of § 2-2-107(a)(3) within the corporation for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the date of the election, and being otherwise qualified, shall also be entitled to vote in municipal elections of such municipality.
(2) Subdivision (j)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(k) (1) Persons owning at least a fifty percent (50%) fee simple interest in a parcel of real property of at least five thousand square feet (5,000 sq. ft.) or appraised for tax purposes at not less than three thousand dollars ($3,000) for the six (6) month period immediately preceding an election, who are otherwise qualified to vote in state elections in this state, shall be eligible to vote in municipal elections; provided, that the person is properly registered to vote. (2) Subdivision (k)(1) shall only apply in any municipality with a population of not less than five hundred thirty (530) nor more than five hundred thirty-nine (539) that is located in any county having a population of not less than fourteen thousand one hundred (14,100) nor more than fourteen thousand two hundred (14,200), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census. (3) Subdivision (k)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
(1) Persons owning at least a fifty percent (50%) fee simple interest in a parcel of real property of at least five thousand square feet (5,000 sq. ft.) or appraised for tax purposes at not less than three thousand dollars ($3,000) for the six (6) month period immediately preceding an election, who are otherwise qualified to vote in state elections in this state, shall be eligible to vote in municipal elections; provided, that the person is properly registered to vote.
(2) Subdivision (k)(1) shall only apply in any municipality with a population of not less than five hundred thirty (530) nor more than five hundred thirty-nine (539) that is located in any county having a population of not less than fourteen thousand one hundred (14,100) nor more than fourteen thousand two hundred (14,200), according to the 2010 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
(3) Subdivision (k)(1) shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the municipal legislative body of any municipality to which it may apply.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 920, s 1, eff. 5/13/2014.
Code 1858, §§ 1352, 1369 (deriv. Acts 1849-1850, ch. 17, § 4); Acts 1875, ch. 92, § 10; integrated in Shan., § 1952; mod. Code 1932, § 3371; Acts 1947, ch. 116, § 1; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 3371; Acts 1967, ch. 9, § 2; 1975, ch. 187, §§ 1, 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-502; Acts 1980, ch. 610, §§ 1, 2; 1981, ch. 395, § 1; 1982, ch. 924, § 1; 1984, ch. 672, § 1; 1996, ch. 679, § 1; 2001, ch. 111, § 1; 2003 , ch. 52, § 1; 2004, ch. 435, § 1; 2011 , ch. 80, § 1; 2012 , ch. 668, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-35-101 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 35 / Section 6-35-101
Administrative organization
Status: in_force

(a) Within the framework established by this charter, the administrative organization of the city shall be organized into departments of general government, finance, and such other departments necessary to provide health, welfare, police, recreation, fire, library, public works, utilities and other municipal services as shall be provided in a plan of administrative organization to be developed by the city manager and submitted to the council for approval and adoption by ordinance. (b) The council may by ordinance amend the plan of administrative organization only after receiving the written recommendations of the city manager. (c) Administrative regulations governing the operations and relationships of departments, agencies, and offices within the administrative organization shall be prepared and issued by the city manager; provided, that the authority to prepare and issue departmental rules and regulations may be delegated to designated subordinates. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.06; T.C.A., § 6-3505.
(a) Within the framework established by this charter, the administrative organization of the city shall be organized into departments of general government, finance, and such other departments necessary to provide health, welfare, police, recreation, fire, library, public works, utilities and other municipal services as shall be provided in a plan of administrative organization to be developed by the city manager and submitted to the council for approval and adoption by ordinance.
(b) The council may by ordinance amend the plan of administrative organization only after receiving the written recommendations of the city manager.
(c) Administrative regulations governing the operations and relationships of departments, agencies, and offices within the administrative organization shall be prepared and issued by the city manager; provided, that the authority to prepare and issue departmental rules and regulations may be delegated to designated subordinates.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 7.06; T.C.A., § 6-3505.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-106 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-106
Abandonment of proceedings
Status: in_force

Any annexation proceeding initiated under § 6-51-104 may be abandoned and discontinued at any time by resolution of the governing body of the municipality. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 5, eff. 5/20/2015. Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-313.
Any annexation proceeding initiated under § 6-51-104 may be abandoned and discontinued at any time by resolution of the governing body of the municipality.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 512,s 5, eff. 5/20/2015.
Acts 1955, ch. 113, § 4; T.C.A., § 6-313.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-102
Collection and disposition of tax
Status: in_force

The proceeds of the special tax levied by § 6-52-101 shall be collected by the county trustee and paid out upon warrant of the county mayor for the purposes enumerated in § 6-52-101 , and not otherwise. Acts 1903, ch. 356, § 2; Shan., § 1997a; 9; Code 1932, § 3513; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-403; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
The proceeds of the special tax levied by § 6-52-101 shall be collected by the county trustee and paid out upon warrant of the county mayor for the purposes enumerated in § 6-52-101 , and not otherwise.
Acts 1903, ch. 356, § 2; Shan., § 1997a; 9; Code 1932, § 3513; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 16, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-403; Acts 2003, ch. 90, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-34-203 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 34 / Section 6-34-203
Levy, due date, and delinquencies
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the schedule for levy, due date and delinquencies shall be the same as provided by general law for counties; provided, that the tax levy shall be set by council not later than sixty (60) days preceding the new fiscal year, except as provided in § 6-34-204 . Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.10; T.C.A., § 6-3407.
Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the schedule for levy, due date and delinquencies shall be the same as provided by general law for counties; provided, that the tax levy shall be set by council not later than sixty (60) days preceding the new fiscal year, except as provided in § 6-34-204 .
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.10; T.C.A., § 6-3407.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-407 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-407
Property, rights and privileges
Status: in_force

All the property, rights and privileges of every kind vested in or belonging to either of the former municipalities shall be vested in and owned by the consolidated municipality. Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
All the property, rights and privileges of every kind vested in or belonging to either of the former municipalities shall be vested in and owned by the consolidated municipality.
Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1009 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1009
Review of citation for appropriateness - Levy of fines - Setting hearing - Cancellation of fines and hearing if violation remedied
Status: in_force

(a) Upon receipt of a citation issued pursuant to § 6-54-1008 , an administrative hearing officer shall, within seven (7) business days of receipt, review the appropriateness of an alleged violation. Upon determining that a violation does exist, the hearing officer has the authority to levy a fine upon the alleged violator in accordance with this section. Any fine levied by a hearing officer must be reasonable based upon the totality of the circumstances. (1) For violations occurring upon residential property a hearing officer has the authority to levy a fine upon the violator not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation. For purposes of this part, "residential property" means a single family dwelling principally used as the property owner's primary residence and the real property upon which it sits. (2) For violations occurring upon nonresidential property a hearing officer has the authority to levy a fine upon the violator not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation per day. For purposes of this part, "nonresidential property" means all real property, structures, buildings and dwellings that are not residential property. (b) If a fine is levied pursuant to subsection (a), the hearing officer shall set a reasonable period of time to allow the alleged violator to remedy the violation alleged in the citation before the fine is imposed. The remedial period shall be no less than ten (10) nor greater than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days, except where failure to remedy the alleged violation in less than ten (10) calendar days would pose an imminent threat to the health, safety or welfare of persons or property in the adjacent area. (c) Upon the levy of a fine pursuant to subsection (a), the hearing officer shall within seven (7) business days, provide via certified mail notice to the alleged violator of: (1) The fine and remedial period established pursuant to subsections (a) and (b); (2) A statement of the time, place, nature of the hearing, and the right to be represented by counsel; and (3) A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held, including a reference to the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved. (d) The date of the hearing shall be no less than thirty (30) calendar days following the issuance of the citation. To confirm the hearing, the alleged violator must make a written request for the hearing to the hearing officer within seven (7) business days of receipt of the notice required in subsection (c). (e) If an alleged violator demonstrates to the issuing officer's satisfaction that the allegations contained in the citation have been remedied to the issuing officer's satisfaction, the fine levied pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be imposed or if already imposed cease; and the hearing date, if the hearing has not yet occurred, shall be cancelled. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) Upon receipt of a citation issued pursuant to § 6-54-1008 , an administrative hearing officer shall, within seven (7) business days of receipt, review the appropriateness of an alleged violation. Upon determining that a violation does exist, the hearing officer has the authority to levy a fine upon the alleged violator in accordance with this section. Any fine levied by a hearing officer must be reasonable based upon the totality of the circumstances. (1) For violations occurring upon residential property a hearing officer has the authority to levy a fine upon the violator not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation. For purposes of this part, "residential property" means a single family dwelling principally used as the property owner's primary residence and the real property upon which it sits. (2) For violations occurring upon nonresidential property a hearing officer has the authority to levy a fine upon the violator not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation per day. For purposes of this part, "nonresidential property" means all real property, structures, buildings and dwellings that are not residential property.
(1) For violations occurring upon residential property a hearing officer has the authority to levy a fine upon the violator not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation. For purposes of this part, "residential property" means a single family dwelling principally used as the property owner's primary residence and the real property upon which it sits.
(2) For violations occurring upon nonresidential property a hearing officer has the authority to levy a fine upon the violator not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation per day. For purposes of this part, "nonresidential property" means all real property, structures, buildings and dwellings that are not residential property.
(b) If a fine is levied pursuant to subsection (a), the hearing officer shall set a reasonable period of time to allow the alleged violator to remedy the violation alleged in the citation before the fine is imposed. The remedial period shall be no less than ten (10) nor greater than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days, except where failure to remedy the alleged violation in less than ten (10) calendar days would pose an imminent threat to the health, safety or welfare of persons or property in the adjacent area.
(c) Upon the levy of a fine pursuant to subsection (a), the hearing officer shall within seven (7) business days, provide via certified mail notice to the alleged violator of: (1) The fine and remedial period established pursuant to subsections (a) and (b); (2) A statement of the time, place, nature of the hearing, and the right to be represented by counsel; and (3) A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held, including a reference to the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved.
(1) The fine and remedial period established pursuant to subsections (a) and (b);
(2) A statement of the time, place, nature of the hearing, and the right to be represented by counsel; and
(3) A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held, including a reference to the particular sections of the statutes and rules involved.
(d) The date of the hearing shall be no less than thirty (30) calendar days following the issuance of the citation. To confirm the hearing, the alleged violator must make a written request for the hearing to the hearing officer within seven (7) business days of receipt of the notice required in subsection (c).
(e) If an alleged violator demonstrates to the issuing officer's satisfaction that the allegations contained in the citation have been remedied to the issuing officer's satisfaction, the fine levied pursuant to subsection (a) shall not be imposed or if already imposed cease; and the hearing date, if the hearing has not yet occurred, shall be cancelled.
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-506 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-506
Disposition of fines and labor
Status: in_force

(a) All fines imposed by the city judge for violations of city ordinances shall belong to and be paid into the treasury of the city. (b) Any labor performed in the execution of a workhouse or prison sentence for such violation or violations shall be performed for the city under the direction of the city manager. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a168; Code 1932, § 3565; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2124.
(a) All fines imposed by the city judge for violations of city ordinances shall belong to and be paid into the treasury of the city.
(b) Any labor performed in the execution of a workhouse or prison sentence for such violation or violations shall be performed for the city under the direction of the city manager.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a168; Code 1932, § 3565; Acts 1965, ch. 330, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2124.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-56-403 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 56 / Section 6-56-403
Development of curriculum for certified municipal finance officer - Candidates for course - Demonstrated proficiencies - Training and testing administration
Status: in_force

(a) The municipal technical advisory service (MTAS) of the University of Tennessee's institute for public service, with the approval of the state comptroller's office, shall develop a curriculum, including testing, leading to the designation of certified municipal finance officer (CMFO). The program must include a combination of course and lab work related to current municipal financial management topics. (b) A candidate for the CMFO designation shall: (1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Be a high school graduate or the equivalent; (3) Not have been convicted of any felony or any lesser crime involving theft, fraud, or other crimes of dishonesty under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state or country if the acts involved would have constituted such a crime under the laws of this state; and (4) Not engage in any conduct reflecting adversely upon the candidate's fitness to perform services while certified as a CMFO. (c) To achieve the CMFO designation, a candidate shall demonstrate proficiency in the subject matter by passing a series of examinations on the course materials. A CMFO candidate, however, may choose to take an examination on the subject matter before taking a course, except for the course covering the governmental environment, which is mandatory for all candidates. If the candidate makes a passing grade on the examination, then the candidate must receive credit toward the CMFO designation without attending the training class in which the particular subject matter is covered. A candidate who passes all the examinations is eligible to receive the CMFO designation, and must receive that designation upon application to and certification by the comptroller of the treasury's office. (d) Training must be provided and examinations administered by the staff of MTAS. All examinations administered by MTAS as part of the certified municipal finance officer program, including, but not limited to, the total bank of questions from which the tests are developed, the answers, and the answer sheets of individual test takers, are confidential and are not open for public inspection, notwithstanding § 10-7-503 . Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 539,s 3, eff. 3/7/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 539,s 2, eff. 3/7/2024. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 539,s 1, eff. 3/7/2024. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153, s 4, eff. 7/1/2013. Acts 2007 , ch. 576, § 1.
(a) The municipal technical advisory service (MTAS) of the University of Tennessee's institute for public service, with the approval of the state comptroller's office, shall develop a curriculum, including testing, leading to the designation of certified municipal finance officer (CMFO). The program must include a combination of course and lab work related to current municipal financial management topics.
(b) A candidate for the CMFO designation shall: (1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (2) Be a high school graduate or the equivalent; (3) Not have been convicted of any felony or any lesser crime involving theft, fraud, or other crimes of dishonesty under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state or country if the acts involved would have constituted such a crime under the laws of this state; and (4) Not engage in any conduct reflecting adversely upon the candidate's fitness to perform services while certified as a CMFO.
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
(2) Be a high school graduate or the equivalent;
(3) Not have been convicted of any felony or any lesser crime involving theft, fraud, or other crimes of dishonesty under the laws of this state, the United States, or any other state or country if the acts involved would have constituted such a crime under the laws of this state; and
(4) Not engage in any conduct reflecting adversely upon the candidate's fitness to perform services while certified as a CMFO.
(c) To achieve the CMFO designation, a candidate shall demonstrate proficiency in the subject matter by passing a series of examinations on the course materials. A CMFO candidate, however, may choose to take an examination on the subject matter before taking a course, except for the course covering the governmental environment, which is mandatory for all candidates. If the candidate makes a passing grade on the examination, then the candidate must receive credit toward the CMFO designation without attending the training class in which the particular subject matter is covered. A candidate who passes all the examinations is eligible to receive the CMFO designation, and must receive that designation upon application to and certification by the comptroller of the treasury's office.
(d) Training must be provided and examinations administered by the staff of MTAS. All examinations administered by MTAS as part of the certified municipal finance officer program, including, but not limited to, the total bank of questions from which the tests are developed, the answers, and the answer sheets of individual test takers, are confidential and are not open for public inspection, notwithstanding § 10-7-503 .
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 539,s 3, eff. 3/7/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 539,s 2, eff. 3/7/2024.
Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 539,s 1, eff. 3/7/2024.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 153, s 4, eff. 7/1/2013.
Acts 2007 , ch. 576, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-19-104 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 19 / Section 6-19-104
Purchasing and contract procedures
Status: in_force

(a) The city manager shall be responsible for all city purchasing, but the city manager may delegate the duty to make purchases to any subordinate appointed by the city manager. (b) Competitive prices for all purchases and public improvements shall be obtained whenever practicable and in accordance with regulations established by ordinance, and the purchase made from or the contract awarded to the lowest and best bidder; provided, that the city may reject any and all bids. (c) Formal sealed bids shall be obtained in all transactions involving the expenditure of an amount to be set by ordinance. The amount set shall be equal to or greater than the amount set in chapter 56, part 3 of this title, but may not be greater than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). The transaction shall be evidenced by written contract when necessary. In cases where the board indicates by unanimous resolution of those present at the meeting, based upon the written recommendation of the manager, that it is clearly to the advantage of the city not to contract with competitive bidding, it may authorize noncompetitive contracts. (d) The city manager may reject all bids and authorize the making of public improvements or accomplishment of any other city work by any city department. (e) Purchasing and contract procedures not prescribed by this charter or other law may be established by ordinance. (f) The board of commissioners may by ordinance delegate to the city manager the authority to enter into binding contracts on behalf of the city, without specific board approval, in routine matters and matters having insubstantial long-term consequences. The ordinance shall enumerate the types of matters to which the city manager's authority extends and may place other limitations on the city manager's authority under this subsection (f). As used in this subsection (f), "routine matters and matters having insubstantial long-term consequences" means any contract for which expenditures during the fiscal year will be less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 54, s 1, eff. 3/21/2023. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 21, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a243; Code 1932, § 3641; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1905; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 4; 1999, ch. 270, § 1.
(a) The city manager shall be responsible for all city purchasing, but the city manager may delegate the duty to make purchases to any subordinate appointed by the city manager.
(b) Competitive prices for all purchases and public improvements shall be obtained whenever practicable and in accordance with regulations established by ordinance, and the purchase made from or the contract awarded to the lowest and best bidder; provided, that the city may reject any and all bids.
(c) Formal sealed bids shall be obtained in all transactions involving the expenditure of an amount to be set by ordinance. The amount set shall be equal to or greater than the amount set in chapter 56, part 3 of this title, but may not be greater than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). The transaction shall be evidenced by written contract when necessary. In cases where the board indicates by unanimous resolution of those present at the meeting, based upon the written recommendation of the manager, that it is clearly to the advantage of the city not to contract with competitive bidding, it may authorize noncompetitive contracts.
(d) The city manager may reject all bids and authorize the making of public improvements or accomplishment of any other city work by any city department.
(e) Purchasing and contract procedures not prescribed by this charter or other law may be established by ordinance.
(f) The board of commissioners may by ordinance delegate to the city manager the authority to enter into binding contracts on behalf of the city, without specific board approval, in routine matters and matters having insubstantial long-term consequences. The ordinance shall enumerate the types of matters to which the city manager's authority extends and may place other limitations on the city manager's authority under this subsection (f). As used in this subsection (f), "routine matters and matters having insubstantial long-term consequences" means any contract for which expenditures during the fiscal year will be less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 54, s 1, eff. 3/21/2023.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 21, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 1997a243; Code 1932, § 3641; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-1905; Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 4; 1999, ch. 270, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-408 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-408
Debts and liabilities - Bond funds
Status: in_force

(a) All outstanding debts and liabilities of the former municipalities shall be assumed by the consolidated municipality. (b) All the territory included within the limits of the consolidated municipality shall be liable for the floating and bonded indebtedness, including interest, of all the territory included within the consolidated municipality. (c) Whenever at the time of the merger, however, any of the respective municipalities have on hand any bond funds voted for public improvements not already appropriated or contracted for, this money shall be kept in a separate fund and devoted to public improvements in the territory for which the bonds were voted. Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
(a) All outstanding debts and liabilities of the former municipalities shall be assumed by the consolidated municipality.
(b) All the territory included within the limits of the consolidated municipality shall be liable for the floating and bonded indebtedness, including interest, of all the territory included within the consolidated municipality.
(c) Whenever at the time of the merger, however, any of the respective municipalities have on hand any bond funds voted for public improvements not already appropriated or contracted for, this money shall be kept in a separate fund and devoted to public improvements in the territory for which the bonds were voted.
Acts 1989, ch. 176, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-102 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 36 / Section 6-36-102
Nomination, election, and recall of board members
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the board of education shall be nominated by petition and elected at the same time and places as provided in this charter for elections of the members of the city council, except that in the first election the manner of election shall be that provided in § 6-36-103 . (b) The members of the board shall be subject to the provisions of this charter with regard to recall as provided in §§ 6-31-301 - 6-31-304. (c) Each candidate to the board or any person acting in the candidate's behalf shall be subject to § 6-31-108 . Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.02; 1959, ch. 137, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3602.
(a) The members of the board of education shall be nominated by petition and elected at the same time and places as provided in this charter for elections of the members of the city council, except that in the first election the manner of election shall be that provided in § 6-36-103 .
(b) The members of the board shall be subject to the provisions of this charter with regard to recall as provided in §§ 6-31-301 - 6-31-304.
(c) Each candidate to the board or any person acting in the candidate's behalf shall be subject to § 6-31-108 .
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 8.02; 1959, ch. 137, § 1; T.C.A., § 6-3602.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-58-114 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 58 / Section 6-58-114
Joint economic and community development board
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the general assembly that local governments engage in long-term planning, and that such planning be accomplished through regular communication and cooperation among local governments, the agencies attached to them, and the agencies that serve them. It is also the intent of the general assembly that the growth plans required result from communication and cooperation among local governments, and include ways to address issues impacting communities that hinder growth. (b) There shall be established in each county a joint economic and community development board, which shall be established by interlocal agreement pursuant to § 5-1-113 . The purpose of the board is to foster communication relative to economic and community development between and among governmental entities, industry, and private citizens. Community development may include initiatives to address issues impacting communities that are not directly related to economic growth but hinder development such as drug abuse and crime. (c) Each joint economic and community development board shall be composed of representatives of county and city governments, private citizens, and present industries and businesses. The final makeup of the board shall be determined by interlocal agreement but shall, at a minimum, include the county mayor and the city mayor or city manager, if appropriate, of each city lying within the county and one (1) person who owns land qualifying for classification and valuation under title 67, chapter 5, part 10; provided, that in cases where there are multiple cities, smaller cities may have representation on a rotating basis as determined by the interlocal agreement. Each joint economic and community development board is encouraged to include representation from school systems located within the county. (d) There shall be an executive committee of the board, which shall be composed of members of the joint economic and community development board selected by the entire board. The makeup of the executive committee shall be determined by the entire joint economic and community development board but shall, at a minimum, include the county mayor and the city mayors or city managers of the larger municipalities in the county. (e) The terms of office shall be determined by the interlocal agreement, but shall be staggered, except for those positions held by elected officials whose terms shall coincide with the terms of office for their elected positions. All terms of office shall be for a maximum of four (4) years. (f) The board shall meet, at a minimum, four (4) times annually, and the executive committee of the board shall meet at least four (4) times annually. An executive committee meeting shall be held once each calendar quarter. Minutes of all meetings of the board and the executive committee shall be documented by minutes kept and by certification of attendance. Meetings of the joint economic and community development board and its executive committee are subject to the open meetings law. (g) (1) The activities of the board shall be jointly funded by the participating governments. The formula for determining the amount of funds due from each participating government shall be determined by adding the population of the entire county as established by the last federal decennial census to the populations of each city as determined by the last federal decennial census, or special census as provided for in § 6-51-114 , and then determining the percentage that the population of each governmental entity bears to the total amount. (2) If a special census has been certified pursuant to § 6-51-114 , during the five-year period after certification of the last federal decennial census, the formula shall be adjusted by the board to reflect the result of the special census; provided, that the board shall only make such an adjustment during the fifth year following the certification of a federal decennial census. (3) The board may accept and expend donations, grants and payments from persons and entities other than the participating governments. The board is authorized to transfer or to donate funds from participating governments or outside sources to other public or nonprofit entities within the county to be used for economic or industrial development purposes. (4) If, on May 19, 1998, a county and city government have a joint economic and community development council that has an established funding mechanism to carry out a unified economic and community development program for the entire county, such funding mechanism shall be utilized in lieu of the formula established in this subsection (g). (h) An annual budget to fund the activities of the board shall be recommended by the executive committee to the board, which shall adopt a budget before April 1 of each year. The funding formula established by this act shall then be applied to the total amount budgeted by the board as the participating governments' contributions for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget and a statement of the amount due from each participating government shall be immediately filed with the appropriate officer of each participating government. Each participating government retains full authority to approve or disapprove contributions to the budget. In the event a participating government does not fully fund its contribution, the board may establish and impose such sanctions or conditions as it deems proper. (i) When applying for any state grant a city or a county shall certify its compliance with the requirements of this section. (j) If there exists within a county a similar organization on May 19, 1998, that organization may satisfy the requirements of this section. The county mayor shall file a petition with the committee, which shall make a determination whether the existing organization is sufficiently similar to the requirements of this section. When the committee has made its determination, an affected municipality or county may rely upon that status of the existing organization to satisfy the certification requirements of subsection (i). (k) The county mayor and the mayor, or city manager, if appropriate, of each city lying within the county are authorized to designate an alternate representative, who shall have full authority to vote and participate in all activities of the joint economic and community development board and its executive committee. An alternate appointed to serve on the joint economic and community development board or its executive committee shall have experience or education in the fields of public administration, economic and community development or planning, and be able to speak for the entity represented. (l) The board may exercise on behalf of its constituent members any authority contained in the interlocal agreement that may be exercised separately by the constituent member. Such authority may include, but is not limited to, the authority to contract with an industrial development corporation, development district, human resources agency, nonprofit corporation, or private business to deliver services that further economic growth in the community. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 433, Secs.s1, s2, s3, s4, s5 eff. 5/13/2021. Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 15; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2005, ch. 245, §§ 2, 3; 2006, ch. 608, § 1.
(a) It is the intent of the general assembly that local governments engage in long-term planning, and that such planning be accomplished through regular communication and cooperation among local governments, the agencies attached to them, and the agencies that serve them. It is also the intent of the general assembly that the growth plans required result from communication and cooperation among local governments, and include ways to address issues impacting communities that hinder growth.
(b) There shall be established in each county a joint economic and community development board, which shall be established by interlocal agreement pursuant to § 5-1-113 . The purpose of the board is to foster communication relative to economic and community development between and among governmental entities, industry, and private citizens. Community development may include initiatives to address issues impacting communities that are not directly related to economic growth but hinder development such as drug abuse and crime.
(c) Each joint economic and community development board shall be composed of representatives of county and city governments, private citizens, and present industries and businesses. The final makeup of the board shall be determined by interlocal agreement but shall, at a minimum, include the county mayor and the city mayor or city manager, if appropriate, of each city lying within the county and one (1) person who owns land qualifying for classification and valuation under title 67, chapter 5, part 10; provided, that in cases where there are multiple cities, smaller cities may have representation on a rotating basis as determined by the interlocal agreement. Each joint economic and community development board is encouraged to include representation from school systems located within the county.
(d) There shall be an executive committee of the board, which shall be composed of members of the joint economic and community development board selected by the entire board. The makeup of the executive committee shall be determined by the entire joint economic and community development board but shall, at a minimum, include the county mayor and the city mayors or city managers of the larger municipalities in the county.
(e) The terms of office shall be determined by the interlocal agreement, but shall be staggered, except for those positions held by elected officials whose terms shall coincide with the terms of office for their elected positions. All terms of office shall be for a maximum of four (4) years.
(f) The board shall meet, at a minimum, four (4) times annually, and the executive committee of the board shall meet at least four (4) times annually. An executive committee meeting shall be held once each calendar quarter. Minutes of all meetings of the board and the executive committee shall be documented by minutes kept and by certification of attendance. Meetings of the joint economic and community development board and its executive committee are subject to the open meetings law.
(g) (1) The activities of the board shall be jointly funded by the participating governments. The formula for determining the amount of funds due from each participating government shall be determined by adding the population of the entire county as established by the last federal decennial census to the populations of each city as determined by the last federal decennial census, or special census as provided for in § 6-51-114 , and then determining the percentage that the population of each governmental entity bears to the total amount. (2) If a special census has been certified pursuant to § 6-51-114 , during the five-year period after certification of the last federal decennial census, the formula shall be adjusted by the board to reflect the result of the special census; provided, that the board shall only make such an adjustment during the fifth year following the certification of a federal decennial census. (3) The board may accept and expend donations, grants and payments from persons and entities other than the participating governments. The board is authorized to transfer or to donate funds from participating governments or outside sources to other public or nonprofit entities within the county to be used for economic or industrial development purposes. (4) If, on May 19, 1998, a county and city government have a joint economic and community development council that has an established funding mechanism to carry out a unified economic and community development program for the entire county, such funding mechanism shall be utilized in lieu of the formula established in this subsection (g).
(1) The activities of the board shall be jointly funded by the participating governments. The formula for determining the amount of funds due from each participating government shall be determined by adding the population of the entire county as established by the last federal decennial census to the populations of each city as determined by the last federal decennial census, or special census as provided for in § 6-51-114 , and then determining the percentage that the population of each governmental entity bears to the total amount.
(2) If a special census has been certified pursuant to § 6-51-114 , during the five-year period after certification of the last federal decennial census, the formula shall be adjusted by the board to reflect the result of the special census; provided, that the board shall only make such an adjustment during the fifth year following the certification of a federal decennial census.
(3) The board may accept and expend donations, grants and payments from persons and entities other than the participating governments. The board is authorized to transfer or to donate funds from participating governments or outside sources to other public or nonprofit entities within the county to be used for economic or industrial development purposes.
(4) If, on May 19, 1998, a county and city government have a joint economic and community development council that has an established funding mechanism to carry out a unified economic and community development program for the entire county, such funding mechanism shall be utilized in lieu of the formula established in this subsection (g).
(h) An annual budget to fund the activities of the board shall be recommended by the executive committee to the board, which shall adopt a budget before April 1 of each year. The funding formula established by this act shall then be applied to the total amount budgeted by the board as the participating governments' contributions for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget and a statement of the amount due from each participating government shall be immediately filed with the appropriate officer of each participating government. Each participating government retains full authority to approve or disapprove contributions to the budget. In the event a participating government does not fully fund its contribution, the board may establish and impose such sanctions or conditions as it deems proper.
(i) When applying for any state grant a city or a county shall certify its compliance with the requirements of this section.
(j) If there exists within a county a similar organization on May 19, 1998, that organization may satisfy the requirements of this section. The county mayor shall file a petition with the committee, which shall make a determination whether the existing organization is sufficiently similar to the requirements of this section. When the committee has made its determination, an affected municipality or county may rely upon that status of the existing organization to satisfy the certification requirements of subsection (i).
(k) The county mayor and the mayor, or city manager, if appropriate, of each city lying within the county are authorized to designate an alternate representative, who shall have full authority to vote and participate in all activities of the joint economic and community development board and its executive committee. An alternate appointed to serve on the joint economic and community development board or its executive committee shall have experience or education in the fields of public administration, economic and community development or planning, and be able to speak for the entity represented.
(l) The board may exercise on behalf of its constituent members any authority contained in the interlocal agreement that may be exercised separately by the constituent member. Such authority may include, but is not limited to, the authority to contract with an industrial development corporation, development district, human resources agency, nonprofit corporation, or private business to deliver services that further economic growth in the community.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 433, Secs.s1, s2, s3, s4, s5 eff. 5/13/2021.
Acts 1998, ch. 1101, § 15; 2003 , ch. 90, § 2; 2005, ch. 245, §§ 2, 3; 2006, ch. 608, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-1004 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-1004
Appearance in person or by a duly authorized representative - Representation by counsel
Status: in_force

(a) Any party may participate in the hearing in person or, if the party is a corporation or other artificial person, by a duly authorized representative. (b) Whether or not participating in person, any party may be advised and represented at the party's own expense by counsel or, unless prohibited by any provision of law, other representative. Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
(a) Any party may participate in the hearing in person or, if the party is a corporation or other artificial person, by a duly authorized representative.
(b) Whether or not participating in person, any party may be advised and represented at the party's own expense by counsel or, unless prohibited by any provision of law, other representative.
Acts 2010, ch. 1128, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-4-203 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 6-4-203
Custody of official records
Status: in_force

(a) The recorder or the recorder's designee shall have custody of, and preserve in the recorder's office, the city seal, the public records, original rolls of ordinance, ordinance books, minutes of the board, contracts, bonds, title deeds, certificates, and papers, all official indemnity or security bonds, except the recorder's bond, which shall be in the custody of the mayor, and all other bonds, oaths and affirmations and all other records, papers and documents not required by this charter or by ordinance to be deposited elsewhere, and register them by numbers, dates and contents, and keep an accurate and modern index of such material. (b) All such records shall be the property of the municipality. Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
(a) The recorder or the recorder's designee shall have custody of, and preserve in the recorder's office, the city seal, the public records, original rolls of ordinance, ordinance books, minutes of the board, contracts, bonds, title deeds, certificates, and papers, all official indemnity or security bonds, except the recorder's bond, which shall be in the custody of the mayor, and all other bonds, oaths and affirmations and all other records, papers and documents not required by this charter or by ordinance to be deposited elsewhere, and register them by numbers, dates and contents, and keep an accurate and modern index of such material.
(b) All such records shall be the property of the municipality.
Acts 1991, ch. 154, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-401 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-401
Enforcement of laws for protection of public morals
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the mayors, commissioners, council members, aldermen, chiefs of police, recorders, municipal judges, marshals, and police officers of each municipal corporation, to faithfully maintain and enforce, within the corporate limits of their respective municipalities, the statute laws relating to lewdness, drunkenness, gaming, and the sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors, by having arrested and arraigned for trial all persons violating such laws with their knowledge, and by taking such other proceedings against such violators as may be authorized and provided by the ordinances of such municipalities. Acts 1915, ch. 37, § 1; Shan., § 1996a1; Code 1932, § 3499; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-614.
It is the duty of the mayors, commissioners, council members, aldermen, chiefs of police, recorders, municipal judges, marshals, and police officers of each municipal corporation, to faithfully maintain and enforce, within the corporate limits of their respective municipalities, the statute laws relating to lewdness, drunkenness, gaming, and the sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors, by having arrested and arraigned for trial all persons violating such laws with their knowledge, and by taking such other proceedings against such violators as may be authorized and provided by the ordinances of such municipalities.
Acts 1915, ch. 37, § 1; Shan., § 1996a1; Code 1932, § 3499; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-614.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-906 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-906
Direct payments
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority to reimburse expenses provided in this part, municipalities may pay directly for travel expenses, including meals and lodging, and registration fees for conferences, conventions, seminars, and other education programs on behalf of the mayor, and any member of the local governing body, and 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, provided payment is made directly to the provider and not to the official or employee. Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 6.
In addition to the authority to reimburse expenses provided in this part, municipalities may pay directly for travel expenses, including meals and lodging, and registration fees for conferences, conventions, seminars, and other education programs on behalf of the mayor, and any member of the local governing body, and 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, provided payment is made directly to the provider and not to the official or employee.
Acts 1993, ch. 433, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-22-110 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 22 / Section 6-22-110
Due date of taxes - Tax collector - Distress warrants
Status: in_force

(a) All taxes due the city, except privilege and merchant's ad valorem taxes and street labor taxes, shall, until otherwise provided by ordinance, be due and payable on November 1 of the year for which the taxes are assessed. (b) The treasurer shall be custodian of the tax books and shall be the tax collector of the city. (c) Distress warrants may issue for the collection of taxes and any such distress warrant shall be executed by the chief of police or any police officers of the city by a levy upon, and sale of goods and chattels under the same provisions as prescribed by law for the execution of such process of courts of general sessions. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a175; Code 1932, § 3572; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2211.
(a) All taxes due the city, except privilege and merchant's ad valorem taxes and street labor taxes, shall, until otherwise provided by ordinance, be due and payable on November 1 of the year for which the taxes are assessed.
(b) The treasurer shall be custodian of the tax books and shall be the tax collector of the city.
(c) Distress warrants may issue for the collection of taxes and any such distress warrant shall be executed by the chief of police or any police officers of the city by a levy upon, and sale of goods and chattels under the same provisions as prescribed by law for the execution of such process of courts of general sessions.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 10, § 5; Shan. Supp., § 1997a175; Code 1932, § 3572; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2211.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-705 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-705
Compensation - Supplies and secretarial help - Fees
Status: in_force

The members of the regulatory board shall serve without compensation; provided, that the governing body may expend such sums of money as it deems necessary to provide secretarial help and office supplies to the board as might be required, and may by ordinance or resolution levy a nominal charge upon those parties engaged in the local transfer and storage business as may be necessary to defray the expense thereof. Acts 1963, ch. 323, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-638.
The members of the regulatory board shall serve without compensation; provided, that the governing body may expend such sums of money as it deems necessary to provide secretarial help and office supplies to the board as might be required, and may by ordinance or resolution levy a nominal charge upon those parties engaged in the local transfer and storage business as may be necessary to defray the expense thereof.
Acts 1963, ch. 323, § 5; T.C.A., § 6-638.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-51-123 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 51 / Section 6-51-123
County having metropolitan government permitted to expand area of urban services district by any method authorized by charter
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Chapter 707 of the Public Acts of 2014, this part, or any other law to the contrary, any county having a metropolitan form of government may expand the area of its urban services district using any method authorized by its charter. Such expansion may also be accomplished using any method, identified by charter reference to general annexation law, that was applicable at the time the charter or amendment was approved by referendum held pursuant to Article XI, § 9 of the Tennessee Constitution and § 7-2-106(c) or § 7-2-108(a)(20) . Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707,s 5, eff. 4/15/2014.
Notwithstanding Chapter 707 of the Public Acts of 2014, this part, or any other law to the contrary, any county having a metropolitan form of government may expand the area of its urban services district using any method authorized by its charter. Such expansion may also be accomplished using any method, identified by charter reference to general annexation law, that was applicable at the time the charter or amendment was approved by referendum held pursuant to Article XI, § 9 of the Tennessee Constitution and § 7-2-106(c) or § 7-2-108(a)(20) .
Added by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 707,s 5, eff. 4/15/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-34-202 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 34 / Section 6-34-202
Notice and hearing on assessments - Appeal
Status: in_force

(a) Every owner of property liable for taxes based on increased or new assessment shall be sent the notice thereof by ordinary mail or by personal service. If the owner of such property is unknown, or is a nonresident of the state with no known agent in the state, a notice stating the time and place when the taxpayer may be heard shall be posted on the property at least ten (10) days in advance of the date set for the hearing. (b) A notice of the board's decision shall be mailed to the taxpayer within five (5) days after the hearing. (c) Thereafter appeals may be taken as provided by general law. (d) If the taxpayer fails to appear at such hearing, or does not file an appeal within the time allowed by general law, the assessment shall stand. Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.09; T.C.A., § 6-3406.
(a) Every owner of property liable for taxes based on increased or new assessment shall be sent the notice thereof by ordinary mail or by personal service. If the owner of such property is unknown, or is a nonresident of the state with no known agent in the state, a notice stating the time and place when the taxpayer may be heard shall be posted on the property at least ten (10) days in advance of the date set for the hearing.
(b) A notice of the board's decision shall be mailed to the taxpayer within five (5) days after the hearing.
(c) Thereafter appeals may be taken as provided by general law.
(d) If the taxpayer fails to appear at such hearing, or does not file an appeal within the time allowed by general law, the assessment shall stand.
Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 6.09; T.C.A., § 6-3406.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-3-110 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 6-3-110
Establishment of term limits for the mayor and board of mayor and aldermen of certain municipalities by ordinance
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the further provisions of this section, the board of mayor and aldermen of any municipality incorporated under this charter which 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 board of mayor and aldermen 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). (2) Subject to the further provisions of this section, the board of mayor and aldermen of a municipality incorporated under this charter having a population of sixty thousand (60,000) or more, according to the 2020 federal census or a subsequent federal census, may, upon its own initiative and upon the adoption of an ordinance by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at two (2) separate meetings, establish term limits for the mayor and board of mayor and aldermen of the municipality in the manner designated in the ordinance. The operation of the ordinance is 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 mayor and alderman 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 mayor and aldermen 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 mayor and aldermen adopts a new ordinance for such purposes in accordance with subsection (a). Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 741, s 1, eff. 3/24/2022. Acts 2010 , ch. 999, § 1.
(a) (1) Subject to the further provisions of this section, the board of mayor and aldermen of any municipality incorporated under this charter which 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 board of mayor and aldermen 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). (2) Subject to the further provisions of this section, the board of mayor and aldermen of a municipality incorporated under this charter having a population of sixty thousand (60,000) or more, according to the 2020 federal census or a subsequent federal census, may, upon its own initiative and upon the adoption of an ordinance by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at two (2) separate meetings, establish term limits for the mayor and board of mayor and aldermen of the municipality in the manner designated in the ordinance. The operation of the ordinance is subject to approval of the voters as required in subsection (b).
(1) Subject to the further provisions of this section, the board of mayor and aldermen of any municipality incorporated under this charter which 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 board of mayor and aldermen 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).
(2) Subject to the further provisions of this section, the board of mayor and aldermen of a municipality incorporated under this charter having a population of sixty thousand (60,000) or more, according to the 2020 federal census or a subsequent federal census, may, upon its own initiative and upon the adoption of an ordinance by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at two (2) separate meetings, establish term limits for the mayor and board of mayor and aldermen of the municipality in the manner designated in the ordinance. The operation of the ordinance is 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 mayor and alderman 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 mayor and aldermen 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 mayor and aldermen 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 mayor and alderman 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 mayor and aldermen 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 mayor and aldermen adopts a new ordinance for such purposes in accordance with subsection (a).
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 741, s 1, eff. 3/24/2022.
Acts 2010 , ch. 999, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-207 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-207
Regular meetings
Status: in_force

The board of commissioners shall by ordinance fix the time and place at which the regular meetings of the board shall be held. Until otherwise provided by ordinance, the regular meetings of the board shall be held at eight o'clock p.m. (8:00 p.m.) on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a139; Code 1932, § 3536; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2018.
The board of commissioners shall by ordinance fix the time and place at which the regular meetings of the board shall be held. Until otherwise provided by ordinance, the regular meetings of the board shall be held at eight o'clock p.m. (8:00 p.m.) on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 4, § 6; Shan. Supp., § 1997a139; Code 1932, § 3536; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2018.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-20-108 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 20 / Section 6-20-108
Improper solicitation of political support
Status: in_force

No candidate for any office nor any other person shall, directly or indirectly, give or promise any person or persons any office, employment, money, benefit, or anything of value for the purpose of influencing or obtaining political support, aid, or vote for any candidate. Any person violating this section shall be punished by fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a247; Code 1932, § 3645; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2009.
No candidate for any office nor any other person shall, directly or indirectly, give or promise any person or persons any office, employment, money, benefit, or anything of value for the purpose of influencing or obtaining political support, aid, or vote for any candidate. Any person violating this section shall be punished by fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 22, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a247; Code 1932, § 3645; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2009.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-807 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-807
Board of education - Election - Powers
Status: in_force

(a) Sections 6-21-801 and 6-21-802 notwithstanding, the board of commissioners, by ordinance, may delegate the power to manage and control the city public schools to an elected board of education. (b) The board of education shall have the same number of members as the board of commissioners and shall be elected on the same day and in the same manner as the board of commissioners. (c) If the board of commissioners is elected by district, the board of education shall also be elected by district. (d) The board shall exercise the power otherwise granted to the city manager in this part. Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 18.
(a) Sections 6-21-801 and 6-21-802 notwithstanding, the board of commissioners, by ordinance, may delegate the power to manage and control the city public schools to an elected board of education.
(b) The board of education shall have the same number of members as the board of commissioners and shall be elected on the same day and in the same manner as the board of commissioners.
(c) If the board of commissioners is elected by district, the board of education shall also be elected by district.
(d) The board shall exercise the power otherwise granted to the city manager in this part.
Acts 1989, ch. 175, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-129 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 54 / Section 6-54-129
Requirements prior to employment with municipality
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to employment with a municipality, the municipality may require all persons to: (1) Agree to the release of all investigative records to the municipality for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of criminal violation information contained on an employment application; and (2) Supply a fingerprint sample and submit to a criminal history records check to be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation. In addition, to the extent permitted by federal law, and at the discretion of the municipality, a check of such prints may be made against records maintained by the federal bureau of investigation. (b) Any costs incurred by the Tennessee bureau of investigation or the federal bureau of investigation, as appropriate, in conducting such investigations of applicants shall be paid by the municipality requesting such investigation and information; provided, that the municipality may require an applicant to pay such costs if the applicant is offered and accepts a position with such municipality. Payment of such costs is to be made in accordance with § 38-6-103 . (c) A municipality may establish the job titles or classifications to which the requirements of this section apply; provided, however, that such classifications shall not supersede any mandatory fingerprint-based criminal history background requirements that may be applicable for any person who is seeking employment in a position in any program subject to licensure, approval or certification by any state agency. Acts 2000, ch. 693, § 1.
(a) Prior to employment with a municipality, the municipality may require all persons to: (1) Agree to the release of all investigative records to the municipality for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of criminal violation information contained on an employment application; and (2) Supply a fingerprint sample and submit to a criminal history records check to be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation. In addition, to the extent permitted by federal law, and at the discretion of the municipality, a check of such prints may be made against records maintained by the federal bureau of investigation.
(1) Agree to the release of all investigative records to the municipality for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of criminal violation information contained on an employment application; and
(2) Supply a fingerprint sample and submit to a criminal history records check to be conducted by the Tennessee bureau of investigation. In addition, to the extent permitted by federal law, and at the discretion of the municipality, a check of such prints may be made against records maintained by the federal bureau of investigation.
(b) Any costs incurred by the Tennessee bureau of investigation or the federal bureau of investigation, as appropriate, in conducting such investigations of applicants shall be paid by the municipality requesting such investigation and information; provided, that the municipality may require an applicant to pay such costs if the applicant is offered and accepts a position with such municipality. Payment of such costs is to be made in accordance with § 38-6-103 .
(c) A municipality may establish the job titles or classifications to which the requirements of this section apply; provided, however, that such classifications shall not supersede any mandatory fingerprint-based criminal history background requirements that may be applicable for any person who is seeking employment in a position in any program subject to licensure, approval or certification by any state agency.
Acts 2000, ch. 693, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-52-205 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 52 / Section 6-52-205
Results of election
Status: in_force

(a) When the county election commission has duly canvassed the vote and the returns, and ascertained the result of the election, if it should appear that "no charter" has a majority of the votes cast, the county election commission shall make a triplicate certificate of the result of the election and file one (1) with the original petition with the county clerk; it shall also file one (1) of the certificates, together with a copy of the original petition, with the secretary of state, to be filed and recorded in the secretary of state's office; and it shall cause one (1) of the certificates to be registered in the register's office of the county in which the town or city is situated. When the certificates are duly filed and registered as provided in this subsection (a), the corporation shall be abolished and become extinct. (b) If a majority of the votes cast in the election are for "charter," the county election commission shall make one (1) statement and certificate of the result, which it shall file with the county clerk of the county, together with the original petition. No other election shall be held for the repeal of the charter of such town or city until after the expiration of twelve (12) months. Acts 1901, ch. 165, § 5; Shan., § 1997a6; Code 1932, § 3510; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-223; T.C.A., § 6-2-505.
(a) When the county election commission has duly canvassed the vote and the returns, and ascertained the result of the election, if it should appear that "no charter" has a majority of the votes cast, the county election commission shall make a triplicate certificate of the result of the election and file one (1) with the original petition with the county clerk; it shall also file one (1) of the certificates, together with a copy of the original petition, with the secretary of state, to be filed and recorded in the secretary of state's office; and it shall cause one (1) of the certificates to be registered in the register's office of the county in which the town or city is situated. When the certificates are duly filed and registered as provided in this subsection (a), the corporation shall be abolished and become extinct.
(b) If a majority of the votes cast in the election are for "charter," the county election commission shall make one (1) statement and certificate of the result, which it shall file with the county clerk of the county, together with the original petition. No other election shall be held for the repeal of the charter of such town or city until after the expiration of twelve (12) months.
Acts 1901, ch. 165, § 5; Shan., § 1997a6; Code 1932, § 3510; impl. am. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 7; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-223; T.C.A., § 6-2-505.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-21-504 — TN Code / Title 6 / Chapter 21 / Section 6-21-504
Arrest warrant
Status: in_force

(a) Only one (1) warrant shall be issued for the same offense, the warrant to embrace all of the parties charged with the same offense. (b) No arrest shall be made, except upon a warrant duly issued, unless the offense is committed in the presence of the officer making the arrest, or unless in a case of felony. (c) The affidavit upon which the warrant is issued shall especially state the offense charged. Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a167; Code 1932, § 3564; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2122.
(a) Only one (1) warrant shall be issued for the same offense, the warrant to embrace all of the parties charged with the same offense.
(b) No arrest shall be made, except upon a warrant duly issued, unless the offense is committed in the presence of the officer making the arrest, or unless in a case of felony.
(c) The affidavit upon which the warrant is issued shall especially state the offense charged.
Acts 1921, ch. 173, art. 9, § 4; Shan. Supp., § 1997a167; Code 1932, § 3564; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 6-2122.