The city school system or any part thereof may be transferred to the county upon the adoption of a resolution by the city council after considering the written recommendations of the board of education; provided, that all such transfers must first be approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting in a referendum held for that purpose.
Transfer of city schools to county
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-117, under Public Schools Under Modified City Manager-Council Charter.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-36-117