Chapter

Part 14 Road Planning

Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-101— System of state highways — Designation by department for construction, repair or maintenance
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-102— Main traveled roads — Designation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-103— Chapter definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-104— Eminent domain
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-105— Attorneys general to represent department
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-106— Judgments and expenses in condemnation cases paid out of county general funds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-107— Injunctions against interference — Cost bond unnecessary — Prompt hearings
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-108— Cooperation by department with federal government in designating roads, and in erection of danger signals and safety devices
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-109— Plans and specifications and contracts for building each road or bridge authorized
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-110— Alteration of location and grades of road — Rights-of-way acquired by counties or commissioner — Filing of right-of-way plans — Appraisals
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-111— Rights-of-way for state highways — Liability for cost
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-112— County legislative bodies must authorize payment by counties
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-113— Contracts to be written and signed
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-114— Notice for bids — Advertising — Preparing and filing bids — Waiver
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-115— Bonds to accompany bids
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-116— Opening bids and awarding contracts
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-117— Accepted bidder to be financially responsible and qualified under rules and regulations of commissioner
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-118— Rejection of bids
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-119— Contractors shall give bonds — Actions — Limitations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-120— Inspection, approval and acceptance of work to be specified
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-121— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-122— Full settlement with contractor
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-123— Sums withheld — Final settlement
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-124— Civil actions against contractors by claimants
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-125— Dismissal of suit as to commissioner — Oath of claimant — More than one claimant
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-126— Judge hearing suit — Procedure
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-127— Final judgment in suit — Pro rata payments — Interest
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-128— Prison labor — Using — Purchasing equipment
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-129— Commissioner financing improvements of section of state highway system — Funds to be repaid without interest
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-130— Counties required to contribute proportionally for construction of highways
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-131— Public hearings
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-132— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-133— Eradication and control of noxious weeds
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-134— Cutting hay along controlled access highway right-of-way
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-135— “Buy America” Act
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-136— Personal property encroachments on rights-of-way
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-137— Elimination of hazardous right-of-way conditions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-138— Contracts for mowing rights-of-way, and litter collection
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-139— Maintenance contracts with counties
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-140— Improvements by local governments — Approval — Maintenance
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-141— Highway rights-of-way — Retention for scenic or environmental purposes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-142— Designation of bicycle routes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-143— Welcome signs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-144— Memorial to fallen Tennessee national guardsman
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-145— Definition of driver under the influence — Limitation of liability for accidents in road construction zones
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-201— State highways routed through municipalities — Contracting regarding rights-of-way
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-202— Width and character of highways in municipalities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-203— Maintenance by municipality — Reimbursement
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-204— Maintenance of highway by state
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-205— Streets for highways designated by department
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-206— Interstate highways routed through municipalities — Maintenance by department
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-207— Authority of commissioner upon failure of municipality to enter into or abide by agreement concerning acquisition and use of lands for streets
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-208— Eminent domain within municipalities
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-209— Acts of municipality that would cause loss of federal funds prohibited
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-210— Legal status of streets unchanged
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-211— Designation of bicycle routes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-301— Regulations governing construction of entrances — Penalty for illegal entrances
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-302— Agreement prior to construction mandatory
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-303— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-401— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-402— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-403— Industrial highways authorized
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-404— State-local agreements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-405— Limitation on state
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-406— Funds to be used
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-501— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-502— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-503— Interstate connecting routes authorized
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-504— Length of connectors
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-505— Existing routes — Determination of adequacy
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-506— Administration and specifications
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-507— State-local agreements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-508— Funds to be used
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-601— Maintenance of signal light on state highway without commissioner's approval — Misdemeanor
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-602— Signal light declared public nuisance
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-603— Inapplicable within boundaries of municipal corporation
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-701— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-702— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-703— Signs not to be erected along highways designated as main traveled roads
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-704— Directional signs on interstate highways denoting historic sites
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-705— Historic sites eligible
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-706— Erection and placement of directional signs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-707— Advice of departments of education, and environment and conservation, and historical commission
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-708— Directional signs denoting certain educational institutions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-709— Directional signs denoting wildlife management areas, wildlife refuges and state lakes
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-710— Directional signs denoting certain airports
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-801— Declaration of policy
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-802— Part definitions
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-803— Relocation of utility facilities authorized — Obligations of utility — Agreements for relocation and cost
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-804— State to pay certain relocation costs — Exceptions — Reimbursement payments
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-805— Hearing — Notice — Rules and regulations promulgated by commissioner — Appeals
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-806— Applicability of this part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-807— Nonapplicability of part
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-808— — 54-5-850. [Reserved.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-851— Purpose
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-852— Definitions for §§ 54-5-851 — 54-5-856
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-853— Notification of owners — Response — Failure to reply
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-854— Project plans — Copies — Marking, approval, and changes — Liability — Civil penalties
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-855— Revised cost estimate — Reimbursement of engineering costs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-856— Liaison between owner and contractor
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-901— — 54-5-905. [Transferred.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1001— Blue Star Memorial Highways designated
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1002— Signing and marking of Blue Star Memorial Highways
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1003— Driving Under the Influence (DUI) memorial signing program
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1101— System authorized — Guidelines — State Route 840
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1102— Powers of department — Construction contracts
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1103— Administrative service contracts — Bidding lease payments
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1104— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1105— Award of contracts to Tennessee based enterprises
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1106— Nonconforming billboards
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1107— Outdoor advertising provisions unaffected
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1108— Rules and regulations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1109— [Repealed.]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1110— Businesses qualified prior to July 1, 2001 — Competitive selection process
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1111— “RV friendly” service signs for businesses that cater to recreational vehicles
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1201— Short title
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1202— Legislative intent
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1203— Wildflower program
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1204— Participation by community groups
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1205— Rules and regulations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1206— Acreage in addition to acres already planted and cultivated
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1301— Establishment of program — Contracts
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1302— Compliance with other requirements
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1303— Rules and regulations
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1304— Competitive bidding
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1305— Maintenance of inventory of signs
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1306— Competing applications for inclusion — Selection criteria — Renewal
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1401— Quarterly Status Report
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1402— Right-of-way acquisitions requiring special approval