Acts of 1809 (1st Session) Chapter 20 SECTION 1. That the middle of Clinch river shall hereafter be the dividing line between the counties of Grainger and Claiborne, so far as the north bank of said river is at present … Continue reading →
Acts of 1801 Chapter 45 SECTION 1. That from and after the passing of this act, Knox county shall be bounded by the following lines, (viz) Beginning on the south bank of Holston, at the mouth of Little river, and … Continue reading →
Acts of 1796 (1st Session) Chapter 28 SECTION 1. That the said counties of Hawkins and Knox, be divided by the following lines: Beginning on the main road leading from Bull’s Gap to Haines Iron Works, on Mossy Creek, at … Continue reading →
Acts of 1798 Chapter 21 SECTION 1. That the bounds of Grainger county shall be ascertained and known by the following lines, viz. Beginning on the main road leading from Bulls Gap to Haine’s Iron Works on Mossey Creek, at … Continue reading →
The administration of county government is placed, through a coordination of duties and responsibilities, in various elected or appointed officials, plus various boards, agencies and commissions. For general law on county administration, see Tennessee Code Annotated, title 5 (Counties) and … Continue reading →
County government in Tennessee is a political subdivision of state government. As a political subdivision, county government has only that authority which is delegated to it by the state. In Tennessee, the process of delegation of power from state government … Continue reading →
Bond issues have been authorized by private legislation, but general law now has provisions covering bond issues needed by counties. Most of the private legislation authorizing counties to issue bonds, or to borrow money on short term notes, contained similar … Continue reading →
In Tennessee, the wildlife resources agency has exclusive jurisdiction of the duties and functions formerly held by the game and fish commission or of any other law relating to the management, protection, propagation, and conservation of wildlife, including hunting and … Continue reading →
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