Discover the laws that shaped Tennessee in 1847–1848.
This edition collects the Acts of the State of Tennessee from the first session of the Twenty-Seventh General Assembly, offering a window into the era’s governance, public works, and educational initiatives. It presents a snapshot of 19th-century state policy, from turnpike charters to academy incorporations, and from county lines to hospital funding.
The book is a reference-style compilation that librarians, historians, and researchers can use to study how laws were written, debated, and enacted in mid-19th century Tennessee. It includes provisions for infrastructure projects, institutional governance, and the organization of towns and counties, reflecting the priorities of the period.
What you’ll find inside
- Turnpike and road projects, charters, and governance rules for building and maintaining major routes.
- Acts to establish and regulate academies, seminaries, and public education initiatives.
- Administrative details on county lines, bank interactions, and state-government procedures.
- Amendments to existing charters and the creation of new corporate entities and towns.
Ideal for readers of historical law, state history, and 19th‑century Tennessee governance.