The commissioner of any department of the state, with the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration, is authorized to acquire land on behalf of the state either by purchase or condemnation for use for public purposes. The land shall be paid for out of any available funds in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts
Chapter 1 - Acquisition of Property
§ 12-1-102. Authority for Purchase of Federal Surplus Property
§ 12-1-103. Commission to Purchase Federal Property
§ 12-1-104. Federal Improvements on State Land
§ 12-1-105. Payment for Federal Property
§ 12-1-106. Land Acquired by Commissioner — Payment
§ 12-1-107. Application for Purchase of Land