Amends TCA Title 6, Chapter 51 and Title 6, Chapter 58.
Tennessee SB2600 amends Title 6, Chapter 51 and Title 6, Chapter 58 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to authorize municipalities to annex territory outside of their established urban growth boundaries, provided that the territory is not located within the urban growth boundary of another municipality. This bill affects municipalities in Tennessee by expanding their ability to annex land, potentially impacting local governance and land use planning. Key provisions include the removal of restrictions on annexation for areas outside urban growth boundaries, contingent on the absence of overlapping boundaries with other municipalities.
Tennessee SB2600 amends Title 6, Chapter 51 and Title 6, Chapter 58 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to authorize municipalities to annex territory outside of their established urban growth boundaries, provided that the territory is not located within the urban growth boundary of another municipality. This bill affects municipalities in Tennessee by expanding their ability to annex land, potentially impacting local governance and land use planning. Key provisions include the removal of restrictions on annexation for areas outside urban growth boundaries, contingent on the absence of overlapping boundaries with other municipalities.
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Southerland, Steve
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
February 5, 2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee