Where a municipality is not organized to care for its own streets and roads, the construction or maintenance shall be done by the state, either by contract or state forces.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 54 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
§ 54-5-202. Width and Character of Highways in Municipalities
§ 54-5-203. Maintenance by Municipality — Reimbursement
§ 54-5-204. Maintenance of Highway by State
§ 54-5-205. Streets for Highways Designated by Department
§ 54-5-206. Interstate Highways Routed Through Municipalities — Maintenance by Department
§ 54-5-208. Eminent Domain Within Municipalities
§ 54-5-209. Acts of Municipality That Would Cause Loss of Federal Funds Prohibited