The mayor has the power and jurisdiction and shall exercise the functions formerly exercised by a justice of the peace, but only for the preservation of peace within the corporate limits and the trial of offenses against the town ordinances.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities
Chapter 81 - Sanitary Districts
§ 7-81-301. Filling of Vacancies
§ 7-81-302. Suspension of Officers
§ 7-81-303. Mayor — Enforcement of Ordinances
§ 7-81-304. Mayor Having Judicial Powers
§ 7-81-305. Mayor's Control of Finances
§ 7-81-306. Clerk as Acting Mayor