Counties, by resolution of their respective legislative bodies, may condemn property, real or personal, or any easement, interest, or estate or use therein, for present or future public use, either within or without the county, in accordance with the terms and provisions of title 29, chapter 16, or in any other manner provided by law, except that a county may not condemn property located outside of the county without receiving the approval of the county legislative body of the county wherein the land proposed to be taken for public use is located.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 5-1-101. Enumeration of Counties
§ 5-1-102. Jurisdiction Over Boundary Waters
§ 5-1-104. County Officers — Filling Vacancies
§ 5-1-105. Suits Against Counties
§ 5-1-106. Suits for Use of Counties
§ 5-1-107. Mandamus to Enforce County Duties
§ 5-1-108. Division Into Districts
§ 5-1-109. Continuation of Existing Districts
§ 5-1-110. District Maps and Boundaries
§ 5-1-112. Civil Districts Undisturbed by County Legislative Body Reapportionment
§ 5-1-113. Interlocal Cooperation With Municipalities
§ 5-1-117. Sober Ride Programs
§ 5-1-119. Power to Condemn Property
§ 5-1-120. Power to Regulate Stray Animals
§ 5-1-121. Enforcement of County Rules
§ 5-1-122. Exclusion of Agricultural Buildings
§ 5-1-123. General Sessions Court Empowered to Enforce County Rules
§ 5-1-124. County Hospitals — Authority to Enter Into Contracts and Agreements
§ 5-1-128. Sale of Surplus Property by Public Auction Includes Sale by Internet Auction
§ 5-1-131. Term Limits Relative to Persons Serving Without Compensation