Tennessee

Summary: Tennessee only very recently developed and implemented growth management policy. The state enacted Public Charter 1101 Growth Policy Act in 1998 mandating local governments to coordinate plans for growth. Public Charter 1101 provides communities with the guidelines and resources to create growth plans that suit the area and region without implementing a statewide policy program. The Charter also mandates coordination between city, county and state offices on growth plans by withholding key economic development subsidies if agreements are not reaC

Links:

• Growth Policy, Annexation and Incorporation (A Guide for Community Leaders) (PDF)
• Tennessee Growth Management Act (PDF)

Last Updated 06/30/2009

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