(a) Each association formed under this chapter must prepare and file articles of incorporation setting forth:
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 44-14-106
Association: means any association or corporation organized under this chapter. See Tennessee Code 44-14-102
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(1) The name of the association;(2) The purpose for which it is formed;(3) The place where its principal business will be transacted;(4) The term for which it is to exist, not exceeding fifty (50) years; and(5)(A) The number of directors of the association, which must be not less than five (5) and may be any number in excess of five (5);(B) The term of office of such directors; and(C) The names and addresses of those who are to serve as incorporating directors for the first term, and/or until the election and qualification of their successors.(b) The articles must be subscribed by the incorporators and acknowledged before an officer authorized by the law of this state to take and certify acknowledgments of deeds and conveyances, and shall be filed in accordance with the general incorporation laws of this state.
