Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-17-203: Taking bridge property pending litigation

Pending the assessment of damages or any litigation in regard thereto, in any case of authorized taking and condemnation, the counties may give bond, with good and sufficient security payable to the owner or owners of such lands, property, buildings, riparian, or property rights, privileges, or easements, to pay promptly to the owner or owners any amount of damages which may be assessed by the jury as provided for in § 29-17-202 ; and, upon executing and filing such bond, may thereupon take such lands, property, buildings, riparian and property rights and privileges and easements.