Tenn. Code Ann. § 6-54-512: Actions of governing body to be by ordinance

The following actions of the governing body of a municipality shall be by ordinance unless otherwise allowed by general law to be done by resolution: (1) Any action required by general law or the charter of a municipality to be by ordinance; or (2) Any action that: (A) Levies a tax; (B) Makes a special assessment; (C) Is permanent in nature; or (D) Has a regulatory or penal effect. Acts 2009, ch. 400, § 1.

The following actions of the governing body of a municipality shall be by ordinance unless otherwise allowed by general law to be done by resolution:

(1) Any action required by general law or the charter of a municipality to be by ordinance; or

(2) Any action that: (A) Levies a tax; (B) Makes a special assessment; (C) Is permanent in nature; or (D) Has a regulatory or penal effect.

(A) Levies a tax;

(B) Makes a special assessment;

(C) Is permanent in nature; or

(D) Has a regulatory or penal effect.