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Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS)

Eminent Domain

Reference Number: MTAS-1263
Reviewed Date: 09/28/2023

IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE READER: The Tennessee General Assembly often has bills pending that affect eminent domain powers of local authorities. Opinions issued by Tennessee and federal courts also have impact on eminent domain. Please be sure to check recent legislation and case law to determine if pending or recently enacted bills or court rulings have superseded or amended citations in this Eminent Domain section.