In the construction of any portion of chapters 18-22 of this title whose meaning or application is in dispute, it is intended that its phraseology shall be liberally construed to effect the substantial objects of these chapters.
Construction of chapters 18-22
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-102, under City Manager-Commission Charter—Adoption or Surrender.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-18-102