(a) This chapter shall be construed liberally. The enumeration of any object, purpose, power, manner, method or thing shall not be deemed to exclude like or similar objects, purposes, powers, manner, methods or things. The authority and powers granted pursuant to this chapter may be exercised in accordance with the terms of this chapter, notwithstanding any other requirements, restrictions or procedural provisions contained in any general law, private act or home rule charter, and notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary contained in any general law, private act or home rule charter.

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 48-69-123

(b) Notwithstanding this section or any other provisions in this chapter to the contrary, this chapter shall not be construed to affect the powers conferred or the limitations imposed upon annexing municipalities and electric cooperatives in § 6-51-112.