22 chapters · 625 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-16-101 “Controlled-access facility” defined
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(a) For the purposes of this chapter, “controlled-access facility” means a highway or street specially designed for through traffic, and over, from or to which owners or occupants of abutting land or other persons have no right or easement of access from abutting properties. (b) …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-16-102 Authorization — State and local powers granted
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(a) The highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, and towns, acting alone or in cooperation with each other or with any federal, state, or local agency, or any other state having authority to participate in the construction and maintenance of highways, are authorized to…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-16-103 Construction and design — Control of traffic
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(a) The highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, and towns are authorized to design any controlled-access facility and to regulate, restrict, or prohibit access to best serve the traffic for which the facility is intended, and their determination of the design shall be…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-16-104 Acquisition of property — Title acquired
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(a) For the purpose of this chapter, the highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, and towns may acquire private or public property and property rights for controlled-access facilities and service roads, including rights of access, air, view, and light, by gift, devise,…