Deposit and Allocation of Receipts — Transportation Equity Trust Fund — Other Special Allocations. [Effective Until July 1, 2021. See the Version Effective on July 1, 2021.]

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Taxes and Licenses
  4. Sales and Use Taxes
  5. General Provisions
  6. Deposit and Allocation of Receipts — Transportation Equity Trust Fund — Other Special Allocations. [Effective Until July 1, 2021. See the Version Effective on July 1, 2021.]

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

  1. The commissioner shall deposit promptly to the credit of the state treasurer in state depositories all moneys received by the commissioner under this chapter, and all such moneys shall be earmarked and allocated as follows:
    1. Twenty-nine and one hundred forty-one ten-thousandths percent (29.0141%) of such moneys shall be earmarked and allocated specifically and exclusively to the general fund;
    2. Sixty-five and nine hundred seventy ten-thousandths (65.0970%) of such moneys shall be earmarked and allocated specifically and exclusively to educational purposes; and
      1. Four and six thousand thirty ten-thousandths percent (4.6030%) shall be appropriated to the several incorporated municipalities within this state to be allocated and distributed to them monthly by the commissioner of finance and administration, in the proportion as the population of each municipality bears to the aggregate population of all municipalities within the state, according to the latest federal census and other censuses authorized by law. Municipalities incorporated subsequent to the last decennial federal census shall, until the next decennial federal census, be eligible for an allotment, commencing on July 1, following incorporation, election and installation of officials, on the population basis determined under regulations of the department of economic and community development and certified by that office to the commissioner; provided, that an accurate census of population has been certified to the department of economic and community development by the municipality. Municipalities now participating in allocation shall continue to do so on the basis of their population determined according to law;
        1. A municipality having a population of one thousand one hundred (1,100) or more persons, according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census, in which at least forty percent (40%) of the assessed valuation, as shown by the tax assessment rolls or books of the municipality, of the real estate in the municipality consists of hotels, motels, tourist courts accommodation, tourist shops and restaurants, is defined as a “premiere type tourist resort” for purposes of this chapter. As an alternative to and in lieu of the allocation prescribed in subdivision (a)(3)(A), a premiere type tourist resort may elect to receive four and six thousand thirty ten-thousandths percent (4.6030%) of the tax actually collected and remitted by dealers within the boundaries of such resort. Any distribution made to a premiere type tourist resort pursuant to such election shall be earmarked and paid from the general fund. If, however, any such payment is made to a premiere type tourist resort pursuant to the election, the amount that would have been received by such resort had the resort not exercised the election shall be earmarked and allocated to the general fund;
        2. A municipality meeting the criteria set forth in subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i) and also owning a golf course and ski slope shall also receive an amount equal to the amount distributed pursuant to subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i). Any distribution made to such a municipality shall be earmarked and paid from the general fund for the purpose of assisting in the retirement of the convention center obligations in connection with the acquisition, construction and operation of the convention center;
        3. A municipality meeting the criteria set forth in subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i) and also containing within its boundaries a theme park of not less than eighty (80) acres shall also receive an amount equal to the distribution pursuant to subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i);
        4. (a)  A municipality meeting the criteria set forth in subdivision (a)(3)(B)(ii) shall also receive in addition to amounts authorized in this subsection (a) in the 1988-1989 fiscal year, an amount equal to fifty-six percent (56%) of the amount distributed in the 1986-1987 fiscal year pursuant to subdivision (a)(3)(B)(ii), and an amount equal to ninety percent (90%) of the amount distributed in the 1986-1987 fiscal year in subsequent years;
          1. (iv)  (a)  A municipality meeting the criteria set forth in subdivision (a)(3)(B)(ii) shall also receive in addition to amounts authorized in this subsection (a) in the 1988-1989 fiscal year, an amount equal to fifty-six percent (56%) of the amount distributed in the 1986-1987 fiscal year pursuant to subdivision (a)(3)(B)(ii), and an amount equal to ninety percent (90%) of the amount distributed in the 1986-1987 fiscal year in subsequent years;
          2. A municipality meeting the criteria set forth in subdivision (a)(3)(B)(iii) shall also receive, in addition to amounts authorized in this subsection (a) in the 1988-1989 fiscal year, an amount equal to sixty percent (60%) of the amount distributed in the 1986-1987 fiscal year pursuant to subdivision (a)(3)(B)(iii), and an amount equal to ninety-six percent (96%) of the amount distributed in the 1986-1987 fiscal year in subsequent years;
        5. (a)  The collective amounts paid under subdivisions (a)(3)(B)(i)-(iv) shall be limited to the collective amounts paid under such subdivisions for the 1999-2000 fiscal year;
          1. (v)  (a)  The collective amounts paid under subdivisions (a)(3)(B)(i)-(iv) shall be limited to the collective amounts paid under such subdivisions for the 1999-2000 fiscal year;
          2. Subdivision (a)(3)(B)(v)(a ) shall not apply in the 2017-2018 fiscal year through the 2020-2021 fiscal year. This subdivision (a)(3)(B)(v)(b ) is repealed on July 1, 2021.

        [Effective until July 1, 2021.]

      3. Any municipality shall have the right to take not more than four (4) special censuses at its own expense at any time during the interim between the regular decennial federal census. Such right shall include the current decennium. Any such census shall be taken by the federal bureau of the census, or in a manner directed by and satisfactory to the department of economic and community development. The population of the municipality shall be revised in accordance with the special census for purposes of distribution of such funds, effective on the next July 1 following the certification of the census results by the federal bureau of the census or the department of economic and community development to the commissioner of finance and administration; the aggregate population shall likewise be adjusted in accordance with any such special census, effective the same date as provided in this subdivision (a)(3)(C);
      4. Any other such special census of the entire municipality taken in the same manner provided in this section, under any other law, shall be used for the distribution of such funds, and in that case, no additional special census shall be taken under this section;
      5. Before distributing moneys to incorporated municipalities from the sales tax, as provided for herein, the commissioner of finance and administration shall make a deduction therefrom monthly of a sum equal to one percent (1%) of the monthly allocation of the four and six thousand thirty ten-thousandths percent (4.6030%) of sales tax collections allocated to incorporated municipalities. This sum, together with an appropriation per annum from the general fund of the state, shall be apportioned and transmitted to the University of Tennessee for use by the university in establishing and operating a municipal technical advisory service in its institute for public service, and shall be used for studies and research in municipal government, publications, educational conferences and attendance at such conferences and in furnishing technical, consultative and field services to municipalities in problems relating to fiscal administration, accounting, tax assessment and collection, law enforcement, improvements and public works, and in any and all matters relating to municipal government. This program shall be carried on in cooperation with and with the advice of cities and towns in the state acting through the Tennessee municipal league and its executive committee, which is recognized as their official agency or instrumentality;

      6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, §§57-4-101(a)(18) and57-4-102(36), to the contrary, _____ County shall not be considered a Tennessee River Resort District for purposes of Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 57, Chapter 4, Part 1.

        1. A county ranking in the first quartile of county economic distress in the United States for fiscal year 2006, as determined pursuant to subdivision (a)(3)(F)(v) and bordering on, or crossed by, the Tennessee River, may elect to be a “Tennessee River resort district” for purposes of this chapter. A municipality within such county and located within three (3) miles of the nearest bank of the Tennessee River, may also elect to be a “Tennessee River resort district” for purposes of this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, as an alternative to and in lieu of the allocation prescribed in subdivision (a)(3)(A), a Tennessee River resort district shall receive four and six thousand thirty ten-thousandths percent (4.6030%) of the tax actually collected and remitted by dealers within the boundaries of such district. Any distribution made to a Tennessee River resort district pursuant to such election shall be earmarked and paid from the general fund. If, however, any such payment is made to a Tennessee River resort district pursuant to the election, the amount that would have been received by such district had the district not exercised the election shall be earmarked and allocated to the general fund. This subdivision (a)(3)(F)(i) shall also apply in any county that has a population of less than ten thousand (10,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and borders the Tennessee River and a county included within the Tennessee River resort district. This subdivision (a)(3)(F)(i) shall also apply in any county having a population of not less than twelve thousand three hundred sixty-nine (12,369) nor more than twelve thousand four hundred fifty (12,450) and in any county having a population of not less than seventeen thousand nine hundred (17,900) nor more than eighteen thousand (18,000), all according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, and that border the Tennessee River;
        2. (a)  Subject to subdivision (a)(3)(F)(iv), a county, or municipality within a county, described in subdivision (a)(3)(F)(i) may elect Tennessee River resort district status by adopting a resolution or ordinance approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of the jurisdiction. A county, or municipality within a county, described in subdivision (a)(3)(F)(i) that has elected Tennessee River resort district status may repeal such election by adopting a resolution or ordinance approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of the jurisdiction;
          1. (ii)  (a)  Subject to subdivision (a)(3)(F)(iv), a county, or municipality within a county, described in subdivision (a)(3)(F)(i) may elect Tennessee River resort district status by adopting a resolution or ordinance approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of the jurisdiction. A county, or municipality within a county, described in subdivision (a)(3)(F)(i) that has elected Tennessee River resort district status may repeal such election by adopting a resolution or ordinance approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the legislative body of the jurisdiction;
          2. (1)  A county originally eligible to elect Tennessee River resort district status under chapter 212 of the Public Acts of 2005, and initially electing Tennessee River resort district status after August 1, 2007, may elect Tennessee River resort district status for purposes of this subdivision (a)(3)(F) only and not for the purposes of title 57, chapter 4, part 1, by including the following language in the electing resolution:
          3. The approval or nonapproval of a resolution or ordinance adopted pursuant to this subdivision (a)(3)(F)(ii) shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the jurisdiction. Within thirty (30) days of adopting the resolution or ordinance, the presiding officer of the jurisdiction shall send a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution to the secretary of state and the commissioner of revenue;
        3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, of the revenue retained pursuant to an election under subdivision (a)(3)(F)(i), less the amount that would have been received by such district had the district not exercised the election, fifty percent (50%) shall be used exclusively for either the promotion and support of tourism in the jurisdiction or the promotion and support of tourism in conjunction with other jurisdictions so electing Tennessee River resort district status;  (iv)  Tennessee River resort district status may be elected by both a county and a municipality within such county, subject to the following provisions:
          1. If the election occurs between January 1, 2006, and June 30, 2006, a municipality electing Tennessee River resort district status shall be entitled to the authorized percentage of tax actually collected and remitted by dealers within the boundaries of the municipality only. A county electing such status shall be entitled to the authorized percentage of tax actually collected and remitted by dealers within the boundaries of the county; provided, however, that the county shall only be entitled to receive such revenue outside the jurisdiction of any municipality electing Tennessee River resort district status located in the county; or
          2. If election occurs on and after July 1, 2006, a county electing Tennessee River resort district status prior to a nonelecting municipality shall be entitled to the authorized percentage of tax actually collected and remitted by dealers within the boundaries of the county and within the boundaries of nonelecting municipalities. No nonelecting municipality shall later elect Tennessee River resort district status; provided, that a nonelecting municipality may elect such status prior to election of such status by the county and, in that event, tax collections would be distributed in accordance with subdivision (a)(3)(F)(iv)(a );
    4. Three thousand six hundred seventy-four ten-thousandths percent (0.3674%), or so much thereof as may be required, is appropriated to the department of revenue in addition to its regular appropriation to be expended by it in the administration and enforcement of this chapter; and
    5. Nine thousand one hundred eighty-five ten-thousandths percent (0.9185%) is appropriated to the sinking fund account to be used by the state funding board for the payment of principal and interest becoming due on state bonds issued by the state of Tennessee.
    1. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), all moneys received under this chapter from the sale, use, consumption, distribution, or storage for use or consumption of fuels used for aviation, railways, or water carriers on or after July 1, 1988, shall be deposited by the commissioner in a separate account to be known as the transportation equity trust fund. The funds in this account shall be used by the department of transportation for railways, aeronautics, and waterways related programs and activities. This subsection (b) does not supersede or affect former § 67-3-501 [repealed].
    2. It is declared to be the legislative intent that railways, aeronautics and waterways programs and operations are vital to the economic and social development of this state and as such should be considered an equal priority of the department in the administration of its programs.
    1. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all revenue generated from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) and from the tax levied at the rate of two and three quarters percent (2.75%) on the amount in excess of one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600) but less than or equal to three thousand two hundred dollars ($3,200) on the sale or use of any single article of personal property pursuant to chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be paid into the state general fund and allocated exclusively for general state purposes.
    2. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all revenue generated from the one-half percent (0.5%) increase in the sales and use tax rate that became effective April 1, 1992, shall be deposited in the state general fund and earmarked for education purposes in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12). Revenue generated from one-half percent (0.5%) of the tax rate provided in § 67-6-228 shall continue to be deposited in the state general fund and earmarked for education purposes in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) regardless of whether the tax rate provided in § 67-6-228 is reduced below six percent (6%).
        1. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), if there exists in a municipality a sports authority organized pursuant to title 7, chapter 67, and if that sports authority has secured a major league professional baseball (American or National League), football (National Football League or Canadian Football League, or its successors or assigns), basketball (National Basketball Association), soccer (Major League Soccer), or major or minor league professional hockey (National Hockey League, or Central Hockey League or East Coast Hockey League) franchise for that municipality, and only if the municipality or any board or instrumentality of the municipality reimburses the state for any costs to reallocate apportionments of the tax revenue under this section, then an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to the municipality equal to the amount of state tax revenue derived from the sale of admissions to events of the major or minor league professional sports franchise and also the sale of food and drink sold on the premises of the sports facility in conjunction with those games, parking charges, and related services, as well as the sale by the major or minor league professional sports franchise within the county in which the games take place of authorized franchise goods and products associated with the franchise's operations as a professional sports franchise. The amount distributed to the municipality shall be for the exclusive use of the sports authority, or comparable municipal agency formally designated by the municipality, in accordance with title 7, chapter 67.
        2. If an indoor sports facility owned by a sports authority organized pursuant to title 7, chapter 67, in which a professional sports franchise is a tenant, exists in a county with a metropolitan form of government, then an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to the municipality equal to the amount of state tax revenue derived from the sale of admissions to all other events occurring at the indoor sports facility and from all other sales of food and drink and other authorized goods or products sold on the premises of the sports facility, parking charges, and related services. The amounts distributed to the municipality shall be for the exclusive use of the sports authority, or comparable municipal agency formally designated by the municipality, in accordance with title 7, chapter 67. Such amounts shall be used exclusively for the payment of, or the reimbursement of expenses associated with securing current, expanded, or new events for indoor sports facilities owned by a municipal agency formally designated by the municipality, in accordance with title 7, chapter 67.
        3. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), if a franchise for a minor league affiliate of a major league baseball team (American or National League) playing at the Class AA level or higher locates in a municipality in this state and if the municipality constructs a new stadium for the franchise, then at such time as the franchise begins operating in the new stadium, and for a period of thirty (30) years thereafter, an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to the entity that is responsible for retirement of the debt on and maintenance of the stadium in the municipality equal to the amount of state and local tax revenue derived from the sale of admissions to games of the professional sports franchise, and also the sale of food and drink sold on the premises of the stadium used in conjunction with those games, parking charges, and related services, as well as the sale by the professional sports franchise, within the county in which the games take place, of authorized franchise goods and products associated with its operations as a professional sports franchise less local taxes collected in the year preceding the new stadium occupancy. The amount distributed to the municipality shall be for the exclusive use of the sports authority, or comparable municipal agency formally designated by the municipality, in accordance with title 7, chapter 67.
        4. For the purpose of this subsection (d), “municipality” means any metropolitan government, incorporated city or county located in this state.
        5. Notwithstanding any provision of this subdivision (d)(1)(A) to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be distributed to the municipality. The revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992 and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002, respectively.
      2. In lieu of distribution to any municipality, amounts derived from a National Football League franchise shall be earmarked and allocated specifically and exclusively to the general fund. In all cases, any distribution to a municipality as provided for by this subsection (d) shall be limited to a period of thirty (30) years, which shall be concurrent with the time limitation established by subdivision (d)(2). Following the expiration of this thirty-year period, all amounts that would have otherwise been distributed to the municipality or retained in lieu of distribution shall be allocated as provided elsewhere without regard to this subsection (d).
      3. Notwithstanding the allocations provided in subsection (a), if there exists in a municipality in this state a sports authority organized pursuant to title 7, chapter 67, and if a new motor sports facility locates in that municipality, and if the sports authority issues bonds or notes and uses the proceeds to assist with the development of such motor sports facility, including, but not limited to, the construction of roads, streets, highways, curbs, bridges, flood control facilities, and utility services, such as water, sanitary sewer, electricity, gas and natural gas, and telecommunications for such facility, then at such time as the new motor sports facility begins operating, and for a period of thirty (30) years thereafter, an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to the sports authority of that municipality, or other entity that is responsible for the retirement of the debt evidenced by such bonds or notes, equal to the amount of state and local tax revenue derived from the sale of admissions to events at such facility, and also the sale of food and drinks sold on the premises of such facility used in conjunction with those events, parking charges, and related services, as well as the sale at such facility of souvenirs, memorabilia, and other goods and products associated with the operation of the facility. Such amount distributed shall be for the exclusive use of the sports authority, or comparable municipal agency, formally designated by the municipality in accordance with title 7, chapter 67. Notwithstanding this section, a sports authority and the municipality in which it is located may enter into an agreement under which all or any portion of the local tax revenue may be paid to the municipality for its exclusive use. For the purposes of this subdivision (d)(1)(C), “municipality” means any incorporated city or county located in this state. This subdivision (d)(1)(C) shall only be applicable if the cost of the acquisition of real property for such new motor sports facility, together with the costs of constructing and equipping the facility, exceeds forty million dollars ($40,000,000), incurred after January 1, 1999. The state portion of the tax revenue shall be distributed to the sports authority only if, at the date of such distribution, the sports authority has outstanding indebtedness due on such bonds or notes described in this subdivision (d)(1)(C).
      4. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), if a baseball and softball complex, comprised of at least seventeen (17) baseball and softball fields and designed to host both local league play, as well as regional and national youth baseball and softball tournaments, is constructed adjacent to a stadium used by a franchise for a minor league affiliate of a major league baseball team, American or National League, playing at the Class AA level or higher, with respect to which an apportionment and distribution is made pursuant to subdivision (d)(1)(A), then an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to the entity that is responsible for the retirement of the debt on such baseball and softball complex, equal to the amount of state and local tax revenue derived from the sale of admissions to events at the baseball and softball complex and from the sale of food and drink and other authorized goods or products sold on the premises of the baseball and softball complex in conjunction with those events. This apportionment and distribution shall continue until the debt on the baseball and softball complex is retired. Such apportionment and distribution shall continue in the event the adjacent stadium ceases to house a minor league affiliate of a major league baseball team playing at the Class AA level or higher. Notwithstanding any provision of this subdivision (d)(1)(D) to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subdivision (d)(1)(D). All such revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992, and  chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002, respectively.
        1. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), if a new convention center that qualifies as a public use facility under title 7, chapter 88 is constructed in a county having a metropolitan form of government with a population of more than five hundred thousand (500,000), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, then an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to the entity that is responsible for the retirement of the debt on the convention center and ancillary facilities equal to the amount of state and local tax revenue derived under this chapter from the sale of admission, parking, food, drink and any other things or services subject to tax under this chapter, if such sales occur on the premises of the convention center or any related ancillary facilities, including, but not limited to, any tourism, theatre, retail business or commercial office space facilities or parking facilities. The apportionment and distribution shall begin at the time that the convention center begins operations and shall continue for thirty (30) years, or until the debt on the convention center is retired, whichever is sooner.
        2. In addition to the distribution provided in subdivision (d)(1)(E)(i), if either one (1) or two (2) new hotels are constructed in connection with the construction of the convention center, then an amount shall also be apportioned and distributed to the entity that is responsible for the retirement of the debt on the convention center and ancillary facilities equal to the amount of state and local tax revenue derived under this chapter from the sale of lodging, parking, food, drink and any other things or services subject to tax under this chapter, if the sales occur on the premises of the hotels. The apportionment and distribution shall begin at the time that the convention center begins operations and shall continue for thirty (30) years, or until the debt on the convention center is retired, whichever is sooner. To be entitled to receive the distribution of state and local tax revenue under this subdivision (d)(1)(E)(ii), the entity responsible for the retirement of the debt on the convention center must first file with the department of finance and administration an application seeking certification that the construction of the hotels is directly related to the construction of the convention center. The department of finance and administration shall review the application to confirm whether the hotels meet the requirements of this subdivision (d)(1)(E)(ii). The department of finance and administration shall report its determination to the department of revenue, which shall administer this subdivision (d)(1)(E)(ii) accordingly.
        3. In addition to the distribution provided in subdivisions (d)(1)(E)(i) and (ii), if a hotel within the footprint of the convention center, as determined by the commissioner of revenue and the commissioner of economic and community development, undertakes a significant capital improvement program in connection with the construction of the convention center, then an amount shall also be apportioned and distributed to the entity that is responsible for the retirement of the debt on the convention center and ancillary facilities equal to the amount of state and local tax revenue derived under this chapter from the sale of lodging, parking, food, drink, and any other things or services subject to tax under this chapter, if the sales occur on the premises of the hotel. The apportionment and distribution shall begin at the time that the significant capital improvement program is substantially completed and shall continue for thirty (30) years, or until the debt on the convention center is retired, whichever is sooner. To be entitled to receive the distribution of state and local tax revenue under this subdivision (d)(1)(E)(iii), the entity responsible for the retirement of the debt on the convention center must first receive certification from the commissioner of revenue and the commissioner of economic and community development, with the approval of the commissioner of finance and administration, that the capital improvement program is directly related to the construction of the convention center.
        4. Notwithstanding any provision of this subdivision (d)(1)(E) to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to the chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subdivision (d)(1)(E). All such revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992, and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002, respectively.
    2. Any bonds issued relative to the construction of a sports facility shall not be issued for a term longer than thirty (30) years from the date the first game is played by the professional sports franchise in a municipality, as defined in subdivision (d)(1).
  5. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, revenue derived from taxes imposed by this chapter, except revenue allocated pursuant to subdivision (c)(2), shall be earmarked and allocated in accordance with title 7, chapter 88.
  6. Notwithstanding subsections (a)-(e), the state tax on fees or charges for subscription to, access to, or use of television programming or television services provided by a video programming service provider offered for public consumption on charges or fees in excess of fifteen dollars ($15.00) but less than twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($27.50) per month, shall be for state purposes only and shall be earmarked and allocated specifically and exclusively to the general fund. Any amounts derived from the sales tax on fees or charges for subscription to, access to, or use of television programming or television services provided by a video programming service provider offered for public consumption, in excess of twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($27.50) shall be taxed at the state rate of the tax levied on the sale of tangible personal property at retail by § 67-6-202 in accordance with part 2 of this chapter, as well as pursuant to the local option revenue act in part 7 of this chapter, and be distributed in accordance with this section. Counties and incorporated municipalities shall use funds in the same manner and for the same purposes as funds distributed pursuant to § 67-6-712.

    [Contingent on funding. See the Compiler’s Notes.]

    1. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), there shall be apportioned and distributed to any county in which there is a state park containing approximately six thousand five hundred (6,500) acres, of which approximately four thousand (4,000) acres are an impounded reservoir, a portion of which is owned by the Tennessee Valley authority, over which an easement has been given to the state and the state has leased or otherwise conveyed its rights to the property to such county for development, an amount equal to the amount of state and local sales taxes derived from sales occurring within such property. Such amount distributed to the county shall be exclusively for retirement of the indebtedness incurred by such county for development of such property, to the same extent that such county may pledge any revenues of the county.
      1. Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection (g) to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes, pursuant to chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%), pursuant to chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subsection (g). All such revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992,  and chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002.
      2. Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection (g) to the contrary, prior to any annual distribution pursuant to subdivision (g)(1), an amount equal to the state sales and use taxes collected within such area in fiscal year 2004-2005 shall be deposited in the treasury and allocated as otherwise provided by law.
    3. Prior to the issuance of any bonds for development of property subject to this subsection (g), the county legislative body shall submit its plan for development to the executive committee of the state building commission for such committee's review and recommendation to the state building commission.
    1. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, revenue derived from state taxes imposed by this chapter shall be earmarked and allocated in accordance with the Courthouse Square Revitalization Pilot Project Act of 2005, compiled in title 6, chapter 59.
    2. Notwithstanding a repeal of title 6, chapter 59, any municipality receiving an allocation of state sales tax revenue on June 1, 2015, pursuant to title 6, chapter 59, shall continue to receive the allocation of the revenue until June 30, 2028. The allocation shall equal the amount of revenue derived from the state tax imposed by this chapter on the sale or use of goods, products and services within the courthouse square revitalization zone. For purposes of this subdivision (h)(2), “courthouse square revitalization zone” has the same meaning provided in [former] § 6-59-102 and shall consist of the area that is included within the revitalization zone on June 1, 2015.
    3. No portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes, pursuant to chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%), pursuant to chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subsection (h). All such revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992, and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002.
    1. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), if a new museum dedicated to coal mining is constructed in a county containing a spallation neutron source facility, then an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to the entity that is responsible for the retirement of the debt on the museum equal to the amount of state and local tax revenue derived under this chapter from the sale of admission, parking, food, drink and any other things or services subject to tax under this chapter, if the sales occur on the premises of the museum. The apportionment and distribution shall begin at the time that the museum begins operations and shall continue for thirty (30) years, or until the debt on the museum is retired, whichever is sooner.
      1. In addition to the distribution provided in subdivision (i)(1), if a new hotel is constructed in connection with the construction of the museum and the hotel is located within one (1) mile of the museum's entrance, then an amount shall also be apportioned and distributed to the entity that is responsible for the retirement of the debt on the museum equal to the amount of state and local tax revenue derived under this chapter from the sale of lodging, parking, food, drink and any other things or services subject to tax under this chapter, if the sales occur on the premises of the hotel. The apportionment and distribution shall begin at the time the museum begins operations and shall continue for thirty (30) years, or until the debt on the museum is retired, whichever is sooner.
      2. To be entitled to receive the distribution of state and local tax revenue under subdivision (i)(2)(A), the entity responsible for the retirement of the debt on the museum must first file with the department of finance and administration an application seeking certification that the construction of the hotel is directly related to the construction of the museum. The department of finance and administration shall review the application to confirm whether the hotel meets the requirements of this subdivision (i)(2). The department of finance and administration shall report its determination to the department of revenue, which shall administer this subdivision (i)(2) accordingly.
    3. Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection (i) to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to the chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002, shall be apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subsection (i). The revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992, and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002, respectively.
  10. Notwithstanding this section and any other law to the contrary, there is established a separate account in the local government fund to be known as the county revenue partnership fund. The apportionment of revenues to the fund and distributions from the fund shall be subject to the following provisions:
    1. Any apportionment of revenues to the county revenue partnership fund shall be allocated only from the revenues apportioned to the state general fund pursuant to subdivision (a)(1);
    2. Apportionment of revenues to the county revenue partnership fund may be made in any year pursuant to an allocation made in a specific dollar amount in the general appropriations act, and no apportionment shall otherwise be made to the fund; provided, however, that in fiscal years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009, no revenue shall be apportioned to the fund;
    3. The apportionment to and distributions from the county revenue partnership fund in any fiscal year shall not exceed the amount distributed to municipalities from the state sales tax pursuant to subdivision (a)(3)(A) in the previous fiscal year;
    4. In any fiscal year in which revenues are apportioned to the county revenue partnership fund, the revenue shall be allocated and distributed to all counties and metropolitan governments in this state monthly by the commissioner of finance and administration, in proportion as the population of each county or metropolitan government bears to the aggregate population of the state, according to the latest federal census or other censuses authorized by law;
    5. The county legislative body shall, on an annual basis, direct the trustee with regard to allocating and depositing the revenue from this fund among the various funds of the county budget; and
    6. In the state budget document, the county revenue partnership fund shall be listed in the report of revenue sources and basis of apportionment, and the amount apportioned to the fund shall be stated in the distribution of revenues by fund for each year in the comparison statement of state revenues, regardless of whether any revenue is apportioned to the fund for a given fiscal year.
    1. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), if there exists a performing arts center that consists of four (4) or more auditoriums, has a total seating capacity of five thousand four hundred (5,400) or more, and is operated by an organization that has received a determination of exemption from the internal revenue service under Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3) (26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)), and if the performing arts center is located in facilities owned by the state or a political subdivision of the state, then an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to the entity that is responsible for operation and management of the performing arts center. A performing arts center may consist of two (2) or more performance venues with auditoriums located in two (2) or more buildings that are contiguous or in close proximity and are owned by the state or a political subdivision of the state. The amount apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subsection (k) shall be equal to the amount of state tax revenue derived under this chapter from the sale of tickets for admission to events held at the performing arts center; provided, however, that the apportionment and distribution shall be used exclusively for maintenance and improvement of the facilities in which the performing arts center is located, which shall include, but not be limited to, capital improvements, additions and renovations to the facilities and debt service on funds borrowed to pay for the improvements, additions and renovations. Debt service shall include principal and interest payments on existing and future debt obligations, including repayment to the exempt organization operating the facilities of funds advanced or loaned by the organization that were used or are used to pay the costs, in whole or in part, of the improvements, additions and renovations to the facilities.
    2. Notwithstanding subdivision (k)(1) to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subsection (k). The revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992 and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002, respectively.
    1. Notwithstanding the allocations in subsection (a), except as provided in subdivision (l )(2), state tax revenue collected from commercial breeders licensed under the Commercial Breeder Act, compiled in title 44, chapter 17, part 7 [expired], shall be allocated to the Commercial Breeder Act enforcement and recovery account.
    2. Notwithstanding subdivision (l )(1), no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be allocated to the Commercial Breeder Act enforcement and recovery account. The revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992 and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002, respectively.
    1. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), if a hotel or inn that is more than one hundred fifty (150) years old is owned by a municipality and operated by an organization that has received a determination of exemption from the internal revenue service under Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3) (26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)), then an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to the entity that is responsible for the retirement of the debt incurred in renovating the hotel or inn.  The amount apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subsection (m) shall be equal to the amount of state tax revenue derived under this chapter from the sale of goods and services on the premises of the hotel or inn; provided, however, that the apportionment and distribution shall be used exclusively for the retirement of debt incurred prior to April 1, 2009, including any interest thereon, in renovating the hotel or inn and shall continue only until the debt is retired.
    2. Notwithstanding subdivision (m)(1) to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subsection (m).  All such revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992 and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002, respectively.
    1. As used in this subsection (n), unless the context otherwise requires:
      1. “Best interests of the state” means a determination by the commissioner of revenue, with approval by the commissioner of economic and community development, that:
        1. The public improvements made within or adjacent to a mixed-use development are a result of the special allocation and distribution of state sales tax provided for in this subsection (n); and
        2. The mixed-use development is a result of such public improvements;
      2. “Commercial development zone” means an area in which a mixed-use development is planned or located. To comprise a commercial development zone, the area:
        1. Must be located entirely within an eligible county;
        2. Shall not exceed one thousand two hundred (1,200) acres; and
        3. Must be located adjacent to a federally designated interstate highway;
      3. “Eligible county” means any county in which:
        1. At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the county consists of federally-owned land;
        2. At least thirty and three-fifths percent (30.6%) of the county's population, eighteen (18) years of age and younger, lives in poverty as determined by the United States census bureau, small area income and poverty estimates (SAIPE) program, or any comparable successor program, within the three-year period immediately preceding establishment of the commercial development zone; and
        3. The federal highway administration has approved an interstate exit in close proximity to the area proposed for a commercial development zone, and such approval was based on the need to stimulate local economic development opportunities;
      4. “Mixed-use development” means an area, located entirely within an eligible county, containing not less than five hundred (500) acres nor more than one thousand two hundred (1,200) acres and includes, but is not limited to, property with commercial uses; and
      5. “Public improvements” means roads, streets, sidewalks, utility services, such as electricity, gas, water and sanitary sewer, and related services, parking facilities, parks, and all other necessary or desirable improvements to be used by the public in connection with a commercial development zone.
    2. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), if an eligible county has good reason to anticipate that a private entity is willing to plan and develop a mixed-use development; and if the commissioner of revenue, with approval by the commissioner of economic and community development, determines that the special allocation of state sales tax, as authorized by this subsection (n), is in the best interests of the state, then the county legislative body may adopt a resolution designating a commercial development zone for such mixed-use development; provided, however, no county shall contain more than one (1) commercial development zone; and provided further, however, the county legislative body must adopt such resolution on or before June 30, 2011. If the county legislative body duly adopts such resolution, and if the county or an industrial development board, pursuant to subdivision (n)(3), issues bonds payable in whole or part from the tax revenues described herein and uses the proceeds to finance any development or public improvements constructed within or adjacent to the commercial development zone, then an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to such county for the retirement of debt evidenced by such bonds. The amount apportioned and distributed to the county pursuant to this subsection (n) shall equal the amount of state tax revenue derived under this chapter from sales of items and services subject to tax pursuant to this chapter, if the sales occur within the commercial development zone. The apportionment and distribution of such revenue shall begin upon the receipt of a certificate of occupancy for the first retail business operating within the commercial development zone and shall continue for a period of thirty (30) years, or until the debt, including any refunding debt, relating to the commercial development zone is retired, whichever is sooner.
    3. An eligible county in which a commercial development zone is duly located is authorized to delegate to any industrial development corporation incorporated by the county or a municipality within the county the authority to issue revenue bonds to finance development or public improvements within or adjacent to a commercial development zone; provided, that the county shall enter into an agreement with the industrial development corporation in which the county shall agree to promptly pay to the industrial development corporation the tax revenues described in this subsection (n). Upon receipt, such tax revenues shall be held in trust by the county for the benefit of the industrial development corporation.
    4. Notwithstanding any provision of subdivision (n)(2) to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subsection (n). The revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992 and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002, respectively.
    1. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), if there exists a zoo or aquarium that is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and has received and currently holds a determination of exemption from the Internal Revenue Service under Internal Revenue Code § 501(c)(3) (26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)), then an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to the zoo or aquarium equal to the amount of state tax revenue derived under this chapter from the sale of tangible personal property or amusements on the premises of the zoo or aquarium; provided, however, that such apportionment and distribution shall be used exclusively for the operation of the zoo or aquarium, including, but not limited to, capital projects.
    2. Notwithstanding subdivision (o)(1) to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be apportioned and distributed pursuant to this subsection (o). The revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992 and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002, respectively.
  16. Notwithstanding § 7-40-106 to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to Acts 1992, chapter 529, § 9, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in Acts 2002, chapter 856, § 4, shall be distributed to the municipality. The revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992 and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002,  respectively.
  17. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a) and § 67-6-710, all moneys received and identified by the commissioner as moneys paid by out-of-state dealers acting in compliance under this chapter with any rule filed with the secretary of state on or after October 1, 2016, and effective on or before January 1, 2017, to give effect to Chapter 789 of the Public Acts of 1988, shall be reported monthly by the commissioner and apportioned into special reserve accounts in the various funds that, pursuant to applicable statutes, share in the proceeds of sales tax collections. Interest earnings on the moneys collected shall be calculated by the division of accounts, department of finance and administration, and allocated monthly to the various fund reserve accounts. Such moneys shall remain in these reserve accounts and shall not revert at the end of any fiscal year; provided, however, such moneys shall be earmarked, allocated and become available for appropriation as otherwise provided in this chapter upon certification by the attorney general and reporter of the happening of any of the following:
    1. The final resolution of any contested case brought before the commissioner under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, or suit challenging application of any rule filed with the secretary of state on or after October 1, 2016, and effective on or before January 1, 2017, to give effect to Chapter 789 of the Public Acts of 1988;
    2. The effective date of a federal law enacted by the United States Congress to regulate the various states' ability to require out-of-state dealers to collect the taxes imposed by this chapter, pursuant to its authority to regulate interstate commerce; or
    3. That no party has brought a contested case before the commissioner under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act or a suit challenging application of any rule filed with the secretary of state on or after October 1, 2016, and effective on or before January 1, 2017, to give effect to Chapter 789 of the Public Acts of 1988; provided, however, that any certification under this subdivision (q)(3) shall not occur before June 30, 2018.

      [Effective on January 1, 2019 and effective until July 1, 2023.]

    1. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), fifty percent (50%) of the event revenue from the state taxes collected under this chapter for privileges exercised in an event venue during an event period that would otherwise be deposited in the general fund and not otherwise be earmarked for educational purposes shall be deposited in the event tourism fund established by § 67-6-105.
    2. One and one hundred twenty-five thousandths percent (1.125%) of funds deposited in the event tourism fund shall be retained by the department of finance and administration to be used for costs associated with administering the fund and this section. The department of finance and administration shall cause to be paid to the department of revenue an amount to offset the department's costs in administering this section.
    3. As used in this subsection (r):
      1. “Event period” has the same meaning as defined in § 67-6-105;
      2. “Event revenue” has the same meaning as defined in § 67-6-105; and
      3. “Event venue” has the same meaning as defined in § 67-6-105.
    1. Notwithstanding the allocations provided for in subsection (a), if a new event center is to be constructed for use, in part, by a state university with an independent board of trustees in a county in which there is a population in excess of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) in accordance with the 2010 federal census or the most recent subsequent census, and in which there is located, in whole or in part, a military base with enlisted active duty personnel in excess of twenty thousand (20,000) as of December 31, 2018, then an amount shall be apportioned and distributed to a public entity designated by the county that is responsible for the retirement of all or a portion of the original debt on such event center equal to the amount of any incremental state and local sales and use tax revenue, including any portion of local sales taxes that otherwise would be allocated for school purposes, from the sale of food and drink and other authorized goods or products sold on the premises of the event center, ticket sales, parking charges, and related services on the premises of the event center. Any such incremental tax revenues shall be applied to the original debt service related to the event center, and shall not be applied to any debt issued for the purposes of refinancing the original debt. This apportionment and distribution shall continue until the date on which the original debt relating to the event center is retired, or until the expiration of thirty (30) years, whichever is sooner. For purposes of this subdivision (s)(1), an event center shall include the facility in which events are held and shall also include any and all ancillary facilities such as parking facilities adjacent to the facility in which events are held.
    2. Notwithstanding subdivision (s)(1) to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to chapter 529, § 9 of the Public Acts of 1992, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in chapter 856, § 4 of the Public Acts of 2002 shall be apportioned and distributed pursuant to subdivision (s)(1). The revenue shall continue to be allocated as provided in chapter 529 of the Public Acts of 1992 and chapter 856 of the Public Acts of 2002, respectively.
  20. Notwithstanding § 7-41-106 to the contrary, no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax allocated to educational purposes pursuant to Acts 1992, chapter 529, § 9, and no portion of the revenue derived from the increase in the rate of sales and use tax from six percent (6%) to seven percent (7%) contained in Acts 2002, chapter 856, § 4, shall be distributed to the municipality. The revenue must be allocated as provided in Acts 1992, chapter 529 and Acts 2002, chapter 856, respectively.

In order for the election to be effective, all eligible cities within the county must elect Tennessee River resort district status before the county makes the election. Municipalities having a population of not less than two thousand six hundred (2,600) nor more than two thousand seven hundred fifty (2,750), according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, making the election as provided in this subdivision (a)(3)(F)(ii) shall not receive less in state shared taxes under this subdivision (a)(3) than the municipality would otherwise receive had it not made the election;

Prior to July 1, 2005, the commissioner of economic and community development shall publish a map of those Tennessee counties that rank in the first quartile of county economic distress in the United States for fiscal year 2006 based on comparing the following indicators: three-year average unemployment, per-capita market income and poverty rate;

Notwithstanding any provision of this subdivision (a)(3)(F) to the contrary, the election provided in this subdivision (a)(3)(F) shall only be available to eligible counties and municipalities that make the election prior to July 1, 2008;


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.