2021 Tennessee Code
Title 6 - Cities and Towns
Chapter 1 - Mayor-Aldermanic Charter — Adoption and Surrender

Part 1 - Definitions

§ 6-1-101. Charter Definitions - As used in Chapters 1 4 of this title, unless...

§ 6-1-102. Use of “Shall” and “may.” - As used in this chapter, “shall” is mandatory and “may”...

Part 2 - Adoption of Charter

§ 6-1-203. Petition to Incorporate Under This Charter - The petition filed in accordance with § 6-1-202 shall be...

§ 6-1-206. Certification to Secretary of State - After certification of the election results, if at least a...

§ 6-1-209. Sample Petition for Adoption - Petitions for adoption of this charter shall be in substantially...

§ 6-1-211. Elections Valid Despite Informalities - No informalities in conducting any election held under this chapter...

§ 6-1-219. [unconstitutional.] - Code Commission Notes. This section (enacted pursuant to Acts 1997,...

Part 3 - Surrender

§ 6-1-302. Conduct of Surrender Election - The county election commission has the same duties with respect...

§ 6-1-303. Termination of Charter — New Charter - If a majority of the votes cast in the election...

Part 5 - Name Change of Municipality

§ 6-1-501. Amendment of Charter - A municipality may amend this charter for the sole purpose...

§ 6-1-502. Approval by Resolution — Notice — Effect of Majority Vote - The corporate name of a municipality may be changed only...

§ 6-1-503. Effect on Civil Liability - Any change in the name of any municipality under this...