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Title 10 : Animals and Fowls
Chapter 2 : Dogs

10-215 : Summary destruction of certain dogs.[1]

When, because of its viciousness or apparent infection with rabies, a dog found running at large in violation of this chapter cannot be safely impounded, it may be summarily destroyed by the health officer or any policeman. (1996 Code, § 3-216)1

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For a Tennessee Supreme Court case upholding the summary destruction of dogs pursuant to appropriate legislation, see the 1927 case of Darnell v. Shepard, 156 Tenn. 544., 3 S.W.2d 661.
Date Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Codification Date: 08/01/2001

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - Mitch Cain

Vice Mayor - Kevin Bunch

Council Member - Ailene Combs

Council Member - Dennis (Rocky) Melton

Council Member - Shelia Purkey

City Manager - James A. Gallup

Recorder - Bettina Chandler

Date Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Codification Date: 08/01/2001

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - Mitch Cain

Vice Mayor - Kevin Bunch

Council Member - Ailene Combs

Council Member - Dennis (Rocky) Melton

Council Member - Shelia Purkey

City Manager - James A. Gallup

Recorder - Bettina Chandler