A county is empowered, through its county legislative body, to establish free public ferries over any stream running through or bounding the county, at a point or points as may be determined, and to purchase and provide all necessary equipment, boats, etc., and employ labor required to operate the ferries.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 54 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
Chapter 11 - Public Fords, Ferries, and Bridges
§ 54-11-301. Free Ferries Over Streams Running Through or Bounding Counties — Establishing
§ 54-11-305. Ferry Operator — Selection and Salary — Vacancy
§ 54-11-309. Limitations on Ferriage Rates — Application for Waivers