(a) The Tennessee trail system shall be administered by the department according to the policies and criteria set forth in this chapter.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 11-11-117

  • Department: means the department of environment and conservation. See Tennessee Code 11-11-103
  • System: means the "Tennessee trails system" as established in this chapter and including all trails and trail segments, together with their rights-of-way, whether initially designated or later added by any of the procedures described in the chapter. See Tennessee Code 11-11-103
(b) The department shall, in addition, have or designate the responsibility for maintaining the trails, building bridges, campsites, shelters, and related public-use facilities where required.