Tennessee law defines which counties count as business district municipalities
Under the law, qualifying counties count as municipalities for purposes of Tennessee’s business district law.
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What it does
Tennessee’s business district law defines “municipality” to include counties that exercise general government functions in the state.
Argument forQualifying counties could use the business district law’s rules, giving them another way to organize improvements in business areas.
Argument againstCounties covered by this definition could face the same district-law rules as other municipalities when using the law.
More detail
The law defines “municipality” to include a county exercising general government functions in Tennessee. This definition applies under Tennessee’s Central Business Improvement District Act. The county must exercise general government functions in Tennessee. The act took effect when it became law on May 19, 2026.
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May 7Transmitted to Governor for his action.To Governor
May 5Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
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Apr 29Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.Minor
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Apr 21Passed H., as am., Ayes 85, Nays 0, PNV 0Passed House
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Apr 8Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means CommitteeMinor
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Feb 5P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.