The county legislative body of every county, a majority of the members being present and voting for it, may purchase and hold suitable sites for offices of the county clerks, and such other county offices as may be deemed expedient by the legislative body.
Code 1858, § 409 (deriv. Acts 1839-1840, ch. 3, § 1); Shan., § 501; Code 1932, § 753; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 22, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 5-703.
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