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FY 2022 Per Diem Rates for Tennessee

Daily lodging rates (excluding taxes) | october 2021 - september 2022.

Cities not appearing below may be located within a county for which rates are listed. To determine the county a destination is located in, visit the Census Geocoder .

Meals & Incidentals (M&IE) rates and breakdown Footnotes

Use this table to find the following information for federal employee travel:

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, incidentals - Separate amounts for meals and incidentals. M&IE Total = Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner + Incidentals. Sometimes meal amounts must be deducted from trip voucher. See More Information

First & last day of travel - amount received on the first and last day of travel and equals 75% of total M&IE.

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Primary Destination

Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained.

Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those boundaries."

Per diem localities with county definitions shall include "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties (unless otherwise listed separately)."

When a military installation or Government-related facility (whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and/or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.

Meals & Incidentals

The separate amounts for breakfast, lunch and dinner listed in the chart are provided should you need to deduct any of those meals from your trip voucher. For example, if your trip includes meals that are already paid for by the government (such as through a registration fee for a conference), you will need to deduct those meals from your voucher. Refer to Section 301-11.18 of the Federal Travel Regulation for specific guidance on deducting these amounts from your per diem reimbursement claims for meals furnished to you by the government. Other organizations may have different rules that apply for their employees; please check with your organization for more assistance.

First & Last Day of Travel

This column lists the amount federal employees receive for the first and last calendar day of travel. The first and last calendar day of travel is calculated at 75 percent.

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• Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories and possessions (set by DoD)
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Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Possessions are set by the Department of Defense .

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Rates are available between 10/1/2021 and 09/30/2024.

The End Date of your trip can not occur before the Start Date.

When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.

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Tennessee 2019 CONUS Per Diem Rates

The GSA (General Services Administration) sets per diem rates on a monthly basis for each of the 95 counties in Tennessee. Per diems are broken down county-by-county, so to determine the rates applicable to your business trip in Tennessee choose the county or counties in which you will be travelling to access detailed per diem rate sheets.

Note: These per diem rates are for a previous year, and are no longer current. Click here to view 2024 per diem rates .

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The per diem rates shown here for lodging and M&IE are the exact rates set by the GSA for the month of April, 2019. Click on any county for a detailed breakdown of the per diem rates applicable in that area, and a table of per diem rates by month for the entire year of 2019.

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General Travel : 4.03.03.00

Policy/guideline area, applicable divisions.

The following policy applies to the travel of all employees of the institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, as well as members of the Board staff, in the performance of their official duties. Provisions of this policy also may apply to individuals other than employees who are authorized to travel at institutional, or Board expense. Specific provisions of the policy also address the travel of Board members, pursuant to T.C.A. § 4‑3‑1008. Authorization for travel will not be granted and expenses will not be reimbursed unless the travel is made and reimbursement claimed in accordance with this policy and any approved exceptions hereto. Procurement cards may be used for the payment of hotels, registration fees and airlines. Procurement cards may not be used for meals, incidentals incurred during actual travel time except in instances of team/group travel. Procurement cards may not be used for personal expenses.

This policy and specific reimbursement rates for travel expenses allowed under this policy shall be consistent with those of the Comprehensive Travel Regulations of the State of Tennessee. Exceptions which may be deemed necessary and approved by the Board shall be submitted for consideration by appropriate State officials. Current reimbursement rates shall be issued by the Chancellor as an addendum to this policy.

All travel must be consistent with the educational, research, and professional needs of the TBR System. Employees must conduct all travel with integrity, in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures, and in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage. Employees must exercise good judgment and conduct all aspects of travel in a cost-efficient manner.

Policy/Guideline

• No authorization for travel by any employee shall be granted, and no reimbursement for travel expenses shall be made, except in accordance with the provisions of these policies and procedures. Reimbursement for travel expenses shall be limited to expenses incurred upon travel authorized in advance in accordance with Section II.
• Travel which is necessary for the proper execution of official System business, or in justifiable pursuit of an institution's educational and research objectives; or
• Travel to meetings and conferences of a professional nature which will increase the attending employee's usefulness to the System.
• The official station of an employee shall be designated by the appointing authority.
• It is normally expected that the official station is that location at which the employee spends greater than 50% of their working time.
• For an employee required to be on call (as determined by their job description), either overnight or on weekends, the official station of the employee while on call becomes their residence, or the location at which the employee receives the call.
• Reimbursable mileage begins at the location at which the employee receives the call.
• Expenses for meals will be allowed when overnight travel is required outside the county of the employee's official station or residence.
• En route lodging will be allowed for only one day each way on trips of long duration.
• Expenses for lodging will only be allowed in cases where the approved and most direct or expeditious mode of travel will require more than ten (10) hours of continuous travel for trips of long duration.
• For example: An employee has a 9:00 a.m. meeting in Atlanta, GA. Assume the employee needs to work a full day prior to the trip. It would be less expensive and more convenient to drive rather than fly. The employee leaves the night before and drives to within two hours of Atlanta. Then the employee spends the night, continues the drive the next morning and arrives for the 9:00 a.m. meeting. This will be reimbursed but is not considered en route lodging as it did not add an additional day of lodging expense to the normal travel expenses.
• The limitations on travel expenses contained herein are maximum amounts above which reimbursement shall not be made. Employees are expected to be as conservative as possible in incurring travel expenses.
• Receipts must accompany claims for reimbursement for any exceptions where expenses exceed the amount cited on the Addendum.
• Receipts are not required for meals, taxi fares, tolls and ferry fees.
• Lodging receipts are required and must itemize room charges and taxes.
• No expenses shall be reimbursed until after travel has been completed, unless authorized by the president for employees of the institution, or the chancellor for employees of the Board.
• Internet travel sites such as Expedia, Travelocity or Kayak can be utilized to purchase single travel services such as an airline ticket. Internet travel sites cannot be used to purchase a package of more than one travel service. Purchases of travel packages that combine services such as lodging, airline, or vehicle rentals are not allowed. These package deals do not usually provide sufficient itemized pricing for each service purchased and therefore do not allow for proper comparison to CONUS or conference rates as required by policy.
• The president or designees shall have authority to approve travel by employees of the various institutions.
• The Chancellor or designees shall have authority to approve travel by employees of the Board.
• Authorization for travel by a student, regardless of the destination, shall be approved by the president of the institution or designee.
• All employees are authorized for in-state travel where overnight travel and conference fees are not involved. No additional written or verbal authorizations is required. The president or chancellor may designate exceptions to the authorization.
• Written authorization for in‑state travel where expenses associated with overnight travel and/or conference fees will be incurred should be obtained.
• Employees whose employment requires frequent in‑state overnight travel may obtain blanket authorization in writing for such travel.
• All employees must obtain prior written authorization for out‑of‑state travel, which must be approved by the employee's appropriate approving authority.
• The authorization must show the name of the person traveling, purpose of the trip, destinations, date of departure and return, mode of transportation, estimated expenses, and availability of funds.
• If, in the normal course of official business, the employee must routinely travel into another state and back in the same day, such travel will be considered in-state travel and shall be subject to the in-state travel provisions.
• Authorization for travel by an employee to Alaska, Hawaii, and all out-of-country travel shall be subject to approval by the president or designee.
• Authorization for travel to Alaska, Hawaii, and all out-of-country travel by the president shall be subject to approval by the Chancellor or designee.
• All travel must be by the most direct or expeditious route possible and any employee who travels by an indirect route must bear any extra expense occasioned thereby.
• For example, if an employee normally commutes 10 miles (20 miles round trip), and performs work on the way home from the official station which results in 12 miles driven, the mileage reimbursement will be for 2 miles only, as that is the amount of mileage in excess of the employee's normal commute.
• In no instance shall mileage claimed for reimbursement exceed actual miles traveled.
• Transportation for employees traveling singly should be by common carrier (air, train, or bus) whenever practical.
• The use of air travel is recommended when time is an important factor or when the trip is so long that other methods of travel would increase the subsistence expense.
• Automobile transportation may be used to save time when common carrier transportation cannot be satisfactorily scheduled, or to reduce expenses when two or more employees are making the trip.
• Reimbursement for personal vehicle use may be claimed at the lesser of the standard mileage rate or comparable cost of commercial transportation including taxi fares and/or limousine charges.
• When travel is by common carrier, the fare must not exceed the standard coach fare charged the general public, and advantage must be taken of round trip rates when available.
• The employee's copy of the ticket, or an acceptable receipt, must be submitted for reimbursement of common carrier expenses.
• Baggage Fees will be allowed when necessary. A receipt is required for reimbursement.
• Charges for trip insurance are not reimbursable. The State of Tennessee is self-insured and does not purchase separate insurance, and therefore will not reimburse for insurance purchases made for trips.
• Generally, faculty and staff (including group travel and athletics) whose duties require travel will use commercial ground and air carriers or an institutional automobile.
• However, a chartered aircraft may be used if time and/or distance preclude ground travel or if a commercial air service is either unavailable or does not meet the needs of the traveler(s).
• Reviewing and approving requests for charter air services;
• Scheduling charter flights; and
• Informing those who request charter flights of the charter company’s policy on canceling scheduled flights.
• Charter services will be obtained only when it can be shown that the charter does not exceed the sum of all traveling costs by commercial carrier (e.g. transportation, meals, and lodging) or that circumstances necessitate travel when no other means is available.
• The charter company must provide the institution with an original, itemized invoice showing the beginning and ending dates of the charter, the origin and destination of each flight, and the names of passengers on each flight.
• When transportation is by a state‑owned automobile, tolls, parking, gasoline and storage expenses are allowable.
• When using motor pool automobiles, employees will be furnished with courtesy cards for purchase of gasoline, oil, and other automobile services, and such expenses should not be claimed by employees as travel expenses.
• Emergency out-of-pocket expenses, such as towing or emergency repairs, will be reimbursed but must be accompanied by proper receipt identifying the automobile and itemizing the services.
• Such expenditures must be of an emergency nature when immediate service is required and access to a state facility is not possible.
• Major repairs should be approved by campus officials prior to work being performed. Such expenditures are allowed but should be filed for reimbursement separately.
• Mileage reimbursement rates are provided on the Addendum.  
• The authorized mileage allowance includes all operating expenses such as gas, oil, and repairs precluding any separate claim for such items.
• Employees may use reputable websites to determine point-to-point and/or vicinity mileage.
• Procedures for calculating mileage are based on the fact that the State is prohibited from reimbursing employees for normal commuting mileage.
• If an employee begins or ends a trip at their official station, reimbursable mileage will be the mileage from the official station to the destination.
• If work is performed by an employee in route to or from their official station, reimbursable mileage is computed by deducting the employee’s normal commuting mileage from the actual mileage driven.
• If an employee begins or ends a trip at their residence without stopping at their official station, reimbursable mileage will be the lesser of the mileage from the employee’s residence to the destination or their official station to the destination. On weekends and holidays, the employee may typically be reimbursed for actual mileage from their residence to the destination.
• If an employee travels between destinations without returning to their official station or residence, reimbursable mileage is the actual mileage between those destinations.
• Business mileage as indicated by the official state map or reputable websites, and that published by Rand‑McNally or reputable websites for out‑of‑state routes will be regarded as official.
• Vicinity mileage must be reported on a separate line and not included with point‑to‑point mileage. Only mileage on official business may be claimed.
• Necessary charges for hotel and airport parking will be allowed.
• When travel is by common carrier, reasonable limousine and taxi fares will be allowed for necessary transportation.
• Bus or limousine service to and from airports will be used when available and practical.
• After arrival at destination, necessary taxi fares for traveling between hotels or lodging and meeting or conference will be allowed.
• No receipt is required for reimbursement of reasonable taxi fares.
• Charges for automobile rental shall be allowed whenever it is more economical than alternative methods of transportation or it is the only practical means of transportation.
• Charges for insurance for rented automobiles that are to be operated solely inside Tennessee are not reimbursable.
• If an employee is required to rent an automobile that will be operated for business purposes outside Tennessee or the United States, rental charges for insurance may be reimbursed. 
• Whenever possible, employees should refuel before returning vehicles.
• Reasonable tolls and ferry fees will be allowed when necessary.
• No receipt is required for reimbursement of tolls and ferry fees.
• Daily parking fees for those employees working in downtown offices will not be allowed.
• If an employee is required to leave their office on official business and later returns the same day, the actual additional charge required to park will be reimbursed up to the maximum indicated (see Addendum).
• Those employees required to utilize commercial parking facilities in the daily performance of duties, or while on travel status, will be allowed reimbursement for actual costs.
• Receipt is required if the fee exceeds the maximum indicated per day (see Addendum).
• Unnecessary meals and lodging expenses which are occasioned by the use of an automobile for reasons of the employee's personal convenience, or which are due to travel by an indirect route, will not be allowed.
• Receipts must be furnished on airport and hotel parking exceeding maximum parking allowance in Addendum.
• Lodging expenses incurred within the state while on authorized travel will be reimbursable to the maximum shown on the Addendum.
• Lodging expenses incurred out of the state while on authorized travel will be reimbursable to the maximum shown on the Addendum.
• The maximum reimbursement rates for out-of-state travel are the same as those maintained by the U. S. General Services Administration for federal employees within the continental United States (CONUS).
• The CONUS list, available on the General Services Administration web site, contains a standard reimbursement rate for lodging and meals and incidentals, and several pages of exceptions.
• Most destinations for out-of-state travel fall within the list of exceptions.
• En route lodging will only be allowed in cases when the approved and most direct or expeditious mode of travel will require more than ten (10) hours of continuous travel. (Refer to Section I.D.2-4 for explanation of en route lodging expenses.)
• Lodging expenses incurred while out of the country will be reimbursed at actual expenses with receipts.
• Sales taxes on lodging costs will be reimbursable.
• Higher rates for lodging at the location of a convention or conference will be allowed, without special approval, up to the amount indicated in the convention or conference brochure or conference website.
• Miscellaneous lodging expenses, such as required resort fees and energy or utility surcharges are fully reimbursable and should be added to the lodging costs, in a manner similar to local hotel or sales taxes. 
• Additional lodging for presidents will be approved on the same basis as approval is granted for other employees. Any exceptions must be approved by the Chancellor.
• The convention or conference brochure which indicates the lodging rates must be included with the travel claim. Otherwise, reimbursement will be limited to the applicable lodging rate as provided in these regulations.
• In the event of double occupancy for state employees on official travel, both employees should attach an explanation to his/her travel claim detailing dates and other employees with whom the room was shared.
• The lodging cost may be claimed by the employee who incurred the cost, or one half the double occupancy charge may be allowable for each employee.
• If a room is shared with other than a state employee, actual cost subject to the maximum in the Addendum will be allowed.
• The receipt for the entire amount should be submitted with the expense account.
• Meals while on authorized travel will be reimbursed, subject to the meal allowance provided on the Addendum.
• The maximum per diem rates include a fixed allowance for meals and for incidental expenses (M&I).
• The M&I rate, or fraction thereof, is payable to the traveler without itemization of expenses or receipts.
• Incidentals are intended to include miscellaneous costs associated with travel such as tips for baggage handling, phone calls home, etc.
• The M&I rates for out-of-state travels are the same as those for federal employees, and are available on the General Services Administration’s web site.
• As with lodging, there is a standard rate for the continental United States (CONUS), and a list of exceptions.
• Reimbursement for meals and incidentals for the day of departure shall be three-fourths of the appropriate M&I rate (either the in-state rate or CONUS rate for out-of-state travel) at the rate prescribed for the lodging location.
• Reimbursement for M&I for the day of return shall be three-fourths of the M&I rate applicable to the preceding calendar day.
• The following table may be used to determine reimbursement for a single meal, when appropriate. Reimbursement for meals will not be permitted when overnight travel is not involved. In-State and Out-of State of Tennessee Meals and Incidental – Allocated by Meal
• Out of Country meals are reimbursed at actual expense with receipts. If no receipts are provided, the maximum rate will be the maximum CONUS rate of Out-of-State travel.
• When the expenses for an official banquet of a meeting or conference are in excess of the meal allowance, the excess will be allowed provided a receipt or proper explanation of the charge is submitted.
• See Policy 4.07.00.00 for criteria on reimbursing business meals.
• Expenses for entertainment (employee or others), laundry, tips and gratuities, etc., are personal expenses and will not be reimbursed in excess of the incidental portion of the M&I rate.
• Charges for long distance telephone calls, internet, and/or fax on official business will be allowed.
• Charges for necessary local calls on official business will be allowed.
• Registration fees for approved conferences, conventions, seminars, meetings, etc., will be allowed including cost of official banquets and/or luncheons, if authorized in advance by the appropriate approving authority, and provided receipts are submitted with the travel claim.
• Fees for the handling of equipment or promotional materials will be allowed up to the maximum indicated (see Addendum).
• The form must show movement and detail of expenses on a daily basis, be signed by the employee, and be approved by the appropriate approving authority prior to reimbursement.
• Signatures on travel claims must be original or electronic in accordance with TBR policy. Where adequate controls have been implemented to minimize risks associated with travel claim (such as the risk that duplicate claims will be submitted or alterations made to the original claim subsequent to approval by approving authority), travel claims may be submitted for payment electronically via email.
• Receipts for appropriate expenses must be submitted with the claim for reimbursement.
• Expenses for books, supplies, postage, and other items that do not constitute actual traveling expenses should not be included in the claim form.
• Claims for reimbursement for travel expenses should be submitted no later than forty-five (45) days after completion of the travel.
• Normally travel expenses should be paid when incurred by an employee, with reimbursement made to the employee for actual expenses upon proper submission of a claim for travel expenses.
• Permanent or temporary travel advances to employees for anticipated travel expenses may be made when authorized by the approving authority.
• All travel advances must be approved by the president designee for employees of the institutions, and the Chancellor for employees of the Board.
• When an employee has blanket travel authorization, and is expected to travel the major portion of each month, the employee may be placed upon permanent travel status.
• Upon determination of the employee's estimated monthly expenses, if such expenses exceed $100, the employee may be provided with a single advance in an amount sufficient to cover such expenses for one month, provided such amount may not exceed half of the employee's monthly salary.
• Subsequent to the initial advance, the employee shall submit appropriate claims and be reimbursed as heretofore provided, with any unused portion of the advance to be returned upon termination of the employee's permanent travel status.
• When temporary travel is authorized for an employee, the employee may receive an advance, provided a request for the advance, including estimated expenses, is submitted to the appropriate approving authority with the request for written authorization for the travel, and is approved.
• An amount equal to 80% of the estimated out of pocket expenditures will be allowed as an advance, however, no advance less than $100 will be made.
• Students traveling under individual authorizations or an employee traveling with a student or students who is responsible for disbursing all funds for the trip may be advanced 100% of the amount of the authorization.
• Each employee receiving a permanent or temporary travel advance for the first time must sign a payroll deduction authorization form which will allow the State to recover the advance from any salary owed the employee in the event of termination of employment or failure to submit a travel claim.
• This deduction from payroll should be used as a last resort only in the event all other efforts to collect the advance have failed.
• Upon return, the employee should submit an expense claim detailing actual expenditures. This claim should show the total expenses incurred.
• The advanced amount should be subtracted from this total.
• A voucher should then be prepared requesting the additional amount due the employee.
• No advance should exceed actual expenses. If this does happen, however, the excess should be returned by the employee to the business office for deposit as a credit against the original advance with proper distribution being made of the actual expenses incurred.
• In the latter instance, the expense account claim should be forwarded to the business office with notification to file it with the advance request.
• You are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses if your trip was entirely business related.
• If your trip was primarily for business and, while at your business destination, you extended your stay, made a personal side trip, or had other personal activities, you can obtain reimbursement for only your business related travel expenses.
• These expenses include the travel costs of getting to and from your business destination but do not include additional lodging, parking, and per diem for the days not required for the business travel.
• Additional days are not considered business related unless they are necessary to provide rest or sleep required for you to properly perform your duties.
• The Chancellor shall have the authority to grant exceptions to any part or all of the provisions of this policy when deemed appropriate and necessary; however, any exception directly affecting the Chancellor must be approved by the Vice Chair of the Board.
• The Chancellor delegates to the presidents the authority to grant exceptions to any part or all of the provisions of this policy in individual instances when deemed appropriate and necessary; however, any exception directly affecting presidents must be approved by the Chancellor or designee.
• Provisions for travel contained in this Exception Number One shall be applicable only to the Chancellor and the Chancellors' immediate staff, presidents of institutions, and System employees traveling in their company.
• Transportation: First class travel on common carrier shall be allowable at the option of the above designated persons when accompanying others not employed by the State who are traveling in first class accommodations.
• Charges for automobile rental shall be allowed whenever it is more economical than alternative methods of transportation or whenever it is the only practical means of transportation.
• Members of the Board shall be reimbursed by the Board office for all allowable travel expenses upon submission of a standard form for claims and appropriate receipts.
• The reimbursement rates listed below are consistent with the current Comprehensive Travel Regulations of the State of Tennessee, which may be revised from time to time.
• The following shall remain in effect from and after October 1, 2023, until revised by the Chancellor.
• The Board delegates to the Chancellor the authority to increase TBR travel rates commensurate with any rate increases approved by the State of Tennessee.
• Standard mileage rate – Rate approved by the Dept. of Finance and Administration. Link:  Mileage Reimbursement Rates   
• Maximum parking fees without receipt - $ 8.00 per day
• Fees for handling of equipment or promotional materials - $ 20.00 per hotel

Employees are to utilize the U.S. General Services Administration CONUS (Continental United States) rates provided by the federal government.

The CONUS rates are located on the U.S. Government’s web page at www.gsa.gov/

Use the CONUS standard rates for all locations within the continental United States not specifically shown on the web page as a listed point.

Level II Counties and Cities

a. Anderson County, Shelby County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sullivan County, Williamson County, Montgomery County, Putnam County, Rutherford County, Washington County (Includes Paris Landing, Montgomery Bell, Natchez Trace, Pickwick, Fall Creek Falls, and Henry Horton State Parks)

Special Rates Under Exception One

This exception applies to the Tennessee Board of Regents' Chancellor and the Chancellors' immediate staff, presidents of institutions, and System employees traveling in their company. This exception rate schedule corresponds with Exception Number Three of the Comprehensive Travel Regulations of the State of Tennessee.

Out-Of-State Reimbursement Rates

In-State Travel Reimbursement Rate

Level I Counties and Cities

Davidson County

Special Rates Under Exception Two

This exception applies to Board Members of the Tennessee Board of Regents who are reimbursed for travel in the performance of their official duties. This exception rate schedule corresponds with Exception Number Four of the Comprehensive Travel Regulations of the State of Tennessee.

Out-of State Reimbursement Rates

Employees are to utilize the U.S. General Services Administration CONUS (Continental United States) rates provided by the federal government. The CONUS rates are located on the U.S. Government’s web page at www.gsa.gov/

Use the CONUS standard rates for all locations within the Continental United States not specifically shown on the web page as a listed point.

In-State Travel Reimbursement Rates

Anderson County, Shelby County, Knox County, Hamilton County, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sullivan County, Williamson County, Montgomery County, Putnam County, Rutherford County, Washington County (Includes Paris Landing, Montgomery Bell, Natchez Trace, Pickwick, Fall Creek Falls, and Henry Horton State Parks)

T.C.A. §§ 49-8-203, 4-3-1008; All Federal and State rules and regulations referenced in this policy.

TBR Meetings, June 25, 1976; March 3, 1978; September 29, 1978; September 26, 1980; September 30, 1983; March 23, 1984; September 21, 1984; December 13, 1985; June_26, 1987; September 18, 1987; June 30, 1989; September 21, 1990; June 28, 1991; March 20, 1992; October 22, 1993 (Interim action), February 1, 1996 (Interim Action), June 21, 1996, March 27, 1998, August 1, 1998 (Interim Action), March 26, 1999, September 17, 1999, September 1, 2001 (Interim Action), September 26, 2003, December 5, 2003, May 1, 2004 (Interim Action), September 24, 2004; December 3, 2004; June 10, 2005; December 2, 2005; March 31, 2006; March 30, 2007; June 29, 2007; September 28, 2007; March 28, 2008. October 1, 2008 (Interim Action); October 1, 2009 (Interim Action); Board Meeting September 24, 2010; December 9, 2010, June 24, 2011; October 13, 2011 (Interim Action): June 28, 2012: June 21, 2013; October 1, 2013 (Interim Action); Board Meeting June 20, 2014; October 1, 2014 (Interim Action); October 1, 2015 (Interim Action); October 1, 2016 (Interim Action). Revised at Board Meeting, March 31, 2017. October 1, 2017 (Interim Action); October 1, 2018 (Interim Action). Revisions, including Oct. 2018 Interim Action, approved by Board on December 13, 2018; Revision approved at March 21, 2019 Board Meeting; October 16, 2019 (Interim Action); October 9, 2020 (Interim Action); October 14, 2021 (Interim Action); October 20, 2022 (Interim Action); October 31, 2023 (Interim Action).

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