Any railroad company owning or operating a railroad or any part thereof in this state, whether chartered under the laws of this state or under the laws of any other state or states, is empowered to fill its trestles and to make all creek changes necessary for the same; to construct channels and canals contiguous to its rights of way so as to prevent the unnecessary crossing of creeks and to make such other changes in the beds of creeks as may be necessary for the proper construction and maintenance of its roadbeds; provided, that where any property owner is damaged by such change in a creek, such landowners shall be entitled to just compensation for the same.
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