Senate approves amendment letting private buyers inherit public utility franchise rights Senate Bill 717, amended on the floor, allows a private entity that acquires a public utility to retain the same franchise rights the public utility held; the amendment and the bill passed unanimously on final consideration (32–0).

Tennessee Senators have just approved a groundbreaking bill ensuring private buyers retain valuable franchise rights when acquiring public utilities.

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Tennessee board dismisses complaint after City of Memphis says gravity sewer line is not on parcel A property owner seeking sewer service near Egypt Central Road argued a stub and gravity line near his parcel entitled him to service under a new Tennessee statute. Memphis officials said the city’s gravity sewer line is in the right-of-way, not on the owner’s parcel, and the board dismissed the complaint.

A property owner's plea for sewer access was dismissed by the Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation, sparking debate over the interpretation of a new law.

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Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation Unveils New Governance Rules Following Board Consolidation The Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation presents new operational rules after board merger.

Tennessee is making waves with new regulatory updates aimed at improving utility management and expanding housing assistance for low-income families!

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Tennessee General Assembly amends utilities regulations with House Bill 542 Tennessee legislature passes House Bill 542 to update utilities regulations and codes.

Tennessee just passed a groundbreaking bill that could reshape utility regulations for a sustainable future!

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City Council approves exclusive contracts for public utilities and services Council empowers contracts for public utilities limited to twenty-five years.

Tennessee's House Bill 1439 could revolutionize how public utilities are managed, but will exclusive contracts lead to better services or higher prices for consumers?

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Bean Station Utility District ordered to address water meter issues for local resident Board directs Bean Station Utility to resolve unusable water meter conflict for resident.

Tennessee residents are raising their voices as utility management struggles with service interruptions and billing complaints, revealing a critical need for change.

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