Some counties in Tennessee have made various activities illegal within their boundaries by the enactment of private legislation. Some of these were billiard playing, operating dance halls, shooting fireworks, and things of a similar nature. The act briefly summarized below … Continue reading →
Private Acts of 1961 Chapter 312 SECTION 1. That this Act prohibits the use of Firearms for hunting on Sundays in Counties having a population of not more than Twelve Thousand, Five Hundred Fifteen (12,515) and not less than Twelve … Continue reading →
For many years during the early portion of Tennessee’s history, the county units of the state militia were a vital part of the peace keeping and law enforcement arm of the state, being subject to call when certain conditions existed. … Continue reading →
The following is a listing of acts which once had some effect upon the county road system in Grainger County, but which are no longer operative. Also referenced below is an act which repealed prior law without providing new substantive … Continue reading →
Private Acts of 1929 Chapter 840 SECTION 1. That an Act entitled “An Act to provide for a system of good roads to regulate the laying out, working, changing, opening, closing and maintaining of public roads, culverts and ferries and … Continue reading →
Elections in Tennessee are now governed by the general statutes found in Tennessee Code Annotated title 2, chapters 1 through 19. Of particular interest to county officials is chapter 12, which covers the county election commission. The employment of administrator … Continue reading →
Maps and legal descriptions of the boundaries of the county commissioner districts may be found in one of the following offices: county clerk, county election commission, state coordinator of elections, secretary of state, and the division of local government, office … Continue reading →
The general state statutes regulating education are found in title 49 of Tennessee Code Annotated. The following acts constitute part of the administrative and political heritage of the educational structure of Grainger County but are no longer operative since they … Continue reading →
General statutes regulating county boards of education and elementary and secondary education in the public schools may be found in T.C.A. title 49, chapters 1 through 6. County boards of education must be popularly elected to staggered four-year terms from … Continue reading →
The Juvenile Court Restructure Act of 1982, as amended, is codified in Tennessee Code Annotated §§37-1-201 through 37-1-214. Its purpose is to provide adequate juvenile court services in every county. Tennessee Code Annotated §37-1-203 provides that the general sessions courts … Continue reading →
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