As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Economic development agreement” means an agreement between a private entity and local government agency that permits use of specified property of the local government or its agencies for business or commercial purposes of the private entity, in order to promote local economic development, and that has the effect of reducing property taxes on such property below amounts that would be due if the property were owned by the private entity; and
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 4-17-102
(2) “Economic development agreement” includes, but is not limited to, leases or other agreements with private entities under the industrial development program provided in title 7, chapter 53, and redevelopment plans and agreements containing tax increment financing provisions authorized under title 13, chapter 20, including development authorities created by private act, as authorized pursuant to § 13-20-202(c).