Each county may acquire and hold property for county purposes, and make all contracts necessary or expedient for the management, control and improvement thereof, and for the better exercise of its civil and political powers, and may make any order for the disposition of its property.
Code 1858, § 404; Shan., § 496; mod. Code 1932, § 742; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-701.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 7 - County Buildings and Property
§ 5-7-101. County Powers Generally
§ 5-7-102. Grants for Use of County
§ 5-7-104. Required Structures
§ 5-7-106. Construction and Maintenance Costs — Tax Levy
§ 5-7-107. Employment of Superintendent
§ 5-7-108. Courthouse — Sheriff's Power and Duties
§ 5-7-110. Jail Specifications
§ 5-7-111. Replacement of Courthouse or Jail — Authorization
§ 5-7-114. Replacement of Courthouse or Jail — Deed Conveying Old Site