Tennessee Code Annotated
Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-37-102 (2026)
Legislative intent
✓ current as of May 2026
There are occasions when inequities exist between government and small business in terms of the ability with which each is able, without economic hardship, to be properly represented in administrative proceedings and in the courts. As part of the general assembly's continuing efforts to assure fairness and equity to all the citizens of this state, it is the intent of this chapter to offer small business an opportunity for adequate representation in any administrative hearing involving the operation of such business and, where necessary, in the resulting appeal process.
Acts 1984, ch. 495, § 2.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2006–2008 · leading case: State v. Thompson, 197 S.W.3d 685 (Tenn. 2006).
State v. Thompson, 197 S.W.3d 685 (Tenn. 2006). “Tenn.Code Ann. § 29-37-102 (2000): ' There are occasions when inequities exist between government and small business in terms of the ability with which each is able, without economic hardship, to be properly represented in administrative proceedings and in the courts.”
Bmc Enter., Inc. v. City of Mt. Juliet, 273 S.W.3d 619 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2008). “” Tenn.Code Ann. § 29-37-102. The Act provides, in limited circumstances, for an award of up to $10,000 for attorney fees and reasonable expenses incurred by a small business which is the prevailing party in a lawsuit against a government entity.”
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