The governor is authorized and empowered on behalf of the state to acquire by lease, purchase and condemnation under the laws of eminent domain, such land as the governor in times of emergency may deem necessary to provide adequate facilities for the protection and defense of the state and the nation.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 58 - Military Affairs, Emergencies and Civil Defense
Part 5 - Military Property — Armories
§ 58-1-501. Authority to Acquire Lands
§ 58-1-502. Proclamation of Emergency
§ 58-1-504. Condemnation of Land
§ 58-1-505. Lease to United States
§ 58-1-510. Appropriations of Money or Property by Counties or Municipal Corporations for Defense