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TN SB2157

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bo Watson

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Local governments are prohibited from blocking vehicle or pedestrian access into or out of tourism development zones designated by local ordinance or resolution

  • Street closures within tourism development zones cannot disrupt business operations, prevent delivery of goods and services, or block taxis, public transit, and ride-sharing pickups/dropoffs

  • Temporary access restrictions are permitted only for emergency first responder access or for contracted events hosted by the local government

  • "Local government" is defined as any incorporated city, town, county, or metropolitan government in Tennessee

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 67, relative to tourism development zones.

Planning, Public

Last Action

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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