Counties, by resolution of their respective legislative bodies, may license and regulate dogs and cats, establish and operate shelters and other animal control facilities, and regulate, capture, impound and dispose of stray dogs, stray cats and other stray animals.
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