Condemnation of public utilities—Authority of City to take possession, etc.
Memphis Charter, art. 50, § 468
in effectSec. 468. - Condemnation of public utilities—Authority of City to take possession, etc.
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Memphis shall have specific authority and power to take possession of, use and control all or any part of the plants, rights-of-way, equipment, franchises, appurtenances, wires, poles, and properties of every character whatsoever of any public utility, as defined in section 5448 of chapter 23 of the Code of 1932,* operating within the corporate limits of the City of Memphis or territory adjacent thereto.
(Priv. Acts 1935, ch. 496, § 2)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/charter?nodeId=PTICHRELA_ART50CIPRGE_S468COPUUTUTTAPOETFetched: 10/28/2026
