When any railroad of another state shall intersect the line of the state of Tennessee, at a point within five (5) miles of any railroad in this state, such road of other states is granted the right-of-way from such point of intersection to any point on the line of road in this state; provided, that such point of connection between the roads shall not be more than five (5) miles distant from the state line, and the same shall be subject to all laws of the state in reference to the right-of-way.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 65 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 6 - Railroads — Powers — Construction and Maintenance
§ 65-6-102. Issuance of Bonds and Stock
§ 65-6-104. Limitation of Time Removed From Original Franchise
§ 65-6-105. Adoption of Electricity for Motive Power
§ 65-6-106. Entry Upon Private Lands for Certain Purposes
§ 65-6-107. Preference in Location of Line
§ 65-6-108. Location of First of Two Lines
§ 65-6-109. Right-of-Way Authorized
§ 65-6-110. Monopolizing Right-of-Way Prohibited — Condemnation as in Other Cases
§ 65-6-112. Existing Rights-of-Way Unaffected
§ 65-6-113. Right-of-Way at State Line
§ 65-6-116. Change of Terminus Before Final Location
§ 65-6-117. Power to Relocate Lines
§ 65-6-118. Acquisition of Real Estate for Relocation of Lines
§ 65-6-119. Construction and Maintenance of Roadbeds
§ 65-6-120. Construction of Railroad on County Highways
§ 65-6-121. Compensation for Damages From Construction on County Highway
§ 65-6-122. Tracks Not to Obstruct Travel on Highways, Streets, and Alleys
§ 65-6-123. Condemnation of Property to Provide Water for Trains
§ 65-6-124. Damage to Forest Growth in Construction of Railroads
§ 65-6-125. Right to Build Branch Roads
§ 65-6-126. Branch Lines for Industrial Purposes
§ 65-6-127. Power to Build or Extend Lines and Facilities
§ 65-6-128. Acquisition of Land by Purchase or Condemnation
§ 65-6-129. Powers in Addition to Those Existing Under Charters
§ 65-6-130. Acquisition of Branches and Extensions
§ 65-6-131. Consolidation of Competing or Parallel Lines Unlawful — Liability for Taxes