Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 54-5-101 - System of state highways - Designation by department for construction, repair or maintenance
Section 54-5-102 - Main traveled roads - Designation
Section 54-5-103 - Chapter definitions
Section 54-5-104 - Eminent domain
Section 54-5-105 - Attorneys general to represent department
Section 54-5-106 - Judgments and expenses in condemnation cases paid out of county general funds
Section 54-5-107 - Injunctions against interference - Cost bond unnecessary - Prompt hearings
Section 54-5-108 - Cooperation by department with federal government in designating roads, and in erection of danger signals and safety devices
Section 54-5-109 - Plans and specifications and contracts for building each road or bridge authorized
Section 54-5-110 - Alteration of location and grades of road - Rights-of-way acquired by counties or commissioner - Filing of right-of-way plans - Appraisals
Section 54-5-111 - Rights-of-way for state highways - Liability for cost
Section 54-5-112 - County legislative bodies must authorize payment by counties
Section 54-5-113 - Contracts to be written and signed
Section 54-5-114 - Notice for bids - Advertising - Preparing and filing bids - Waiver
Section 54-5-115 - Bonds to accompany bids
Section 54-5-116 - Opening bids and awarding contracts
Section 54-5-117 - Accepted bidder to be financially responsible and qualified under rules and regulations of commissioner
Section 54-5-118 - Rejection of bids
Section 54-5-119 - Contractors shall give bonds - Actions - Limitations
Section 54-5-120 - Inspection, approval and acceptance of work to be specified
Section 54-5-121 - Signs for Doe Mountain recreation area
Section 54-5-122 - Full settlement with contractor
Section 54-5-123 - Sums withheld - Final settlement
Section 54-5-124 - Civil actions against contractors by claimants
Section 54-5-125 - Dismissal of suit as to commissioner - Oath of claimant - More than one claimant
Section 54-5-126 - Judge hearing suit - Procedure
Section 54-5-127 - Final judgment in suit - Pro rata payments - Interest
Section 54-5-128 - Prison labor - Using - Purchasing equipment
Section 54-5-129 - Commissioner financing improvements of section of state highway system - Funds to be repaid without interest
Section 54-5-130 - Counties required to contribute proportionally for construction of highways
Section 54-5-131 - Public hearings
Section 54-5-132 - Guide signs for exposition centers
Section 54-5-133 - Eradication and control of noxious weeds
Section 54-5-134 - Cutting hay along controlled access highway right-of-way
Section 54-5-135 - "Buy America" Act
Section 54-5-136 - Personal property encroachments on rights-of-way
Section 54-5-137 - Elimination of hazardous right-of-way conditions
Section 54-5-138 - Contracts for mowing rights-of-way, and litter collection
Section 54-5-139 - Maintenance contracts with counties
Section 54-5-140 - Improvements by local governments - Approval - Maintenance
Section 54-5-141 - Highway rights-of-way - Retention for scenic or environmental purposes
Section 54-5-142 - Designation of bicycle routes
Section 54-5-143 - Welcome signs
Section 54-5-144 - Memorial to fallen Tennessee national guardsman
Section 54-5-145 - Definition of driver under the influence - Limitation of liability for accidents in road construction zones