Volunteer Communities Act establishes protections and benefits for mutual aid organizations in Tennessee.
The Volunteer Communities Act amends Tennessee law to recognize certain mutual aid activities as customary accessory uses in residential zones. These activities include food preparation and distribution, childcare cooperatives, tool libraries, community health clinics, and educational programs. Local governments can set reasonable restrictions but cannot prohibit these activities outright. The act also provides liability protections for volunteers and property owners who allow their property to be used for mutual aid activities.
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