If any owner of the land affected by the opening, changing, or closing of a public highway is a nonresident, then notice to the owner's agent or attorney, if the owner's agent or attorney resides in the county, shall be sufficient. If there is no such agent or attorney, then the notice shall be made by publication for four (4) consecutive weeks in the newspaper having the greatest circulation in the county, the last publication to be at least one (1) week before the hearing.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 54 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
Chapter 10 - Establishment of Public Roads
Part 2 - Opening, Closing or Changing Public Roads
§ 54-10-201. Changing or Closing Roads — Application by Petition
§ 54-10-202. Notice to Interested Parties of Action to Open or Close
§ 54-10-203. Nonresident Landowners Notified
§ 54-10-205. Damages — Payment
§ 54-10-208. Action After Final Judgment
§ 54-10-209. Bond for Appeal Costs
§ 54-10-210. Attorney for County Upon Appeal
§ 54-10-211. Compensation of Jury of View
§ 54-10-212. Waiver of Damage by Landowners