A comprehensive guide to the laws governing eminent domain in Tennessee.

MTAS was asked whether the city could charge for sewer service solely on the basis of water consumption.

A sample ordinance to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Christmas Eve official holidays for municipal employees. The ordinance also adds a section to the city personnel policies to provide employees sick leave benefits.

MTAS was asked whether Barrett requires the clerk of a municipal court exercising concurrent jurisdiction to be elected.

With the widespread use of cellular telephones and similar wireless electronics, cities are receiving an increasing number of requests from telecommunications companies to place antennas and towers in their communities. Many of these towers are quite large and can pose safety risks for neighboring residents and businesses. Communications towers may conflict with the aesthetics of the neighborhood and generate concerns from residents when applications are received at city hall. A modern city should have a strategy in place before it considers a request from a telecommunications service to erect a tower. The strategy should recognize the important role that telecommunications services play in the community and not unduly prohibit tower construction. At the same time, however, the policy should assure that citizens will be protected against shoddy construction and ensure against an unreasonable proliferation of such antennas in the community.

Fire Department records for training and personnel are open for inspection upon demand during any reasonable hours.

This document outlines the policy of the Johnson City Board of Commissioners with respect to the naming of public buildings, infrastructure, and facilities owned by the City of Johnson City.

MTAS was asked what the status of Private Act X is, on Private Act Y, particularly with respect to the home rule charter of a city.

An ordinance authorizing the City of Bristol, Tennessee, to provide and maintain and do all things necessary to continue providing ambulance service as a public service to the city; includes a proposal for the fire department to assume this responsibility.

MTAS was asked whether a municipality may charge a fee for sewer availability even though the potential customer has not connected to the sewer and is not receiving sewer service.