§ 54-17-206. Advertising Structures, Junkyards, and Trash Dumping
The provisions of the Scenic Highway System Act of 1971, compiled in part 1 of this chapter, regarding signs, outdoor advertising devices, junkyards, and trash dumping applies to the Tennessee parkway system. If a conflict exists between this part and part 1 of this chapter regarding signs, outdoor advertising devices, junkyards, and trash dumping, due […]
§ 54-17-207. Additions to System — Designation Powers of Commissioner
Additions to the parkway system shall be part of the system of state highways, and the commissioner of transportation shall have the same powers set forth in §§ 54-5-101 and 54-5-102 with regard to designating the parkway system as the commissioner has to designate the system of state highways.
§ 54-17-208. Severability
If any provision of this part or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this part which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to that end the provisions of this part are declared to be severable.
§ 54-17-204. Route and Promotional Markers
The department of transportation is directed to erect suitable route and promotional markers for the parkway system. The cost of erecting the markers shall be paid from appropriations made to the department of transportation.
§ 54-17-205. Existing Outdoor Advertising Structures
Whenever a road or highway has been designated part of the Tennessee parkway system, it is unlawful for any person to construct, use, operate, or maintain any sign, except as provided in subsection (c) or § 54-17-206, or junkyard within two thousand feet (2,000′) of any road or highway that is a designated part of […]
§ 54-17-201. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Parkway System Act.”
§ 54-17-202. Legislative Findings
The state of Tennessee has abundant natural and scenic assets and recreational resources for the enjoyment of our citizens and those of other states. Their general welfare will be enhanced by providing a road system that will promote the enjoyment of these assets and resources in accordance with this part.
§ 54-17-203. Establishment and Designation of Parkway System
There is established a system of roads to be known as the Tennessee parkway system as designated in subsection (c). Roads designated as part of the Tennessee parkway system shall retain their existing system designation. The initial designation of the system is as follows: Beginning at the junction of State Route 73 and Interstate 40 […]