Terms Used In Tennessee Code 38-8-108

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

The commission may accept, for any of its purposes and functions under this chapter, any and all donations of property, real, personal or mixed, and grants of money from any governmental unit or public agency, or from any institution, person, firm or corporation. Such moneys shall be deposited, disbursed and administered in a trust fund as provided by the laws of Tennessee.