2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 12 - Regional Jail Authority Act
§ 41-12-109. Powers of Authority

An authority shall be deemed to be an instrumentality exercising public and essential governmental functions to provide for the public safety and welfare, and each such authority is authorized and empowered and has all powers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, excluding the power to levy and collect taxes. The powers include, but are not limited to, the following: