2021 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies and Special Proceedings
Chapter 20 - Governmental Tort Liability

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 29-20-101. Title - This chapter shall be known and cited as the “Tennessee...

§ 29-20-102. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:...

§ 29-20-105. Inverse Condemnation Not Affected - This chapter shall not apply to any action in eminent...

§ 29-20-106. Workers' Compensation Not Affected - This chapter shall not apply to any action brought by...

§ 29-20-109. Immunity of Local Education Agency Employees From Asbestos-Related Liability - Local education agency employees, including board members, superintendents, teachers and...

§ 29-20-111. No Employee Liability for Attempts to Maintain Order in Judicial Proceedings - Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or any other law...

Part 2 - Removal of Immunity

§ 29-20-205. Removal of Immunity for Injury Caused by Negligent Act or Omission of Employees — Exceptions — Immunity for Year 2000 Computer Calculation Errors - Immunity from suit of all governmental entities is removed for...

§ 29-20-206. Construction of Chapter as to Liability — Effect of Removal of Immunity - Nothing contained in this chapter, unless specifically provided, shall be...

§ 29-20-207. Liability for Injury Arising Out of the Provision of Emergency Services - Except as may otherwise be provided in the agreement, when...

§ 29-20-208. Governmental Immunity Waived for Claims Against Any Governmental Entity Under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (Userra) - Immunity from suit of any governmental entity, or any agency,...

§ 29-20-209. Removal of Immunity From Suit by Party Adversely Affected by Local Regulation of Firearms - Immunity from suit of all governmental entities is removed for...

Part 3 - Claims Procedure

§ 29-20-306. Bond for Costs or Pauper's Oath - At the time of filing the action the plaintiff shall...

§ 29-20-307. Exclusive Jurisdiction — No Jury - The circuit courts shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over any...

§ 29-20-310. Determinations to Be Made by Court — Restrictions on Claims Against Employees — Health Care Liability — Immunity Indemnification and Insurability of Local Government Employees - [Subsection (f) repealed effective July 1, 2022. See Compiler's Note.]

§ 29-20-311. Judgment Over Limits of Insurance Policy Prohibited - No judgment or award rendered against a governmental entity may...

Part 4 - Funding and Insurance

§ 29-20-401. Creation of Reserve or Special Fund — Pooling Agreements With Other Governmental Entities — Election to Self-Insurer - Any information obtained by or disclosed to the commissioner of...

§ 29-20-402. Authority to Levy Tax - Notwithstanding law or charter to the contrary, all governmental entities...

§ 29-20-405. Construction of Liability Insurance Policy Not in Compliance With Law - Any insurance policy, rider or endorsement purchased to insure against...

§ 29-20-407. Authorization for Purchase of Insurance Without Bidding - Any governmental entity may purchase any of the insurance authorized...