(a) A privilege tax upon the privilege of occupancy in a hotel in effect, or any authorization to levy such privilege tax granted, under a private act, resolution of a county, ordinance of a city, or this part as it existed before July 1, 2021, remains in full force and effect on and after July 1, 2021. However, a municipality with a preexisting privilege tax or authority shall not change the use of the revenue except in accordance with this part and subject to the restrictions of this part.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-4-1414

  • Hotel: means any structure or space, or any portion thereof, that is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes, and includes privately, publicly, or government-owned hotels, inns, tourist camps, tourist courts, tourist cabins, motels, short-term rental units, primitive and recreational vehicle campsites and campgrounds, or any place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are furnished to transients for consideration. See Tennessee Code 67-4-1401
  • Municipality: means an incorporated city or town or a county, but does not include a county with a metropolitan form of government. See Tennessee Code 67-4-1401
  • Occupancy: means the use or possession, or the right to the use or possession, of any room, lodgings or accommodations in any hotel. See Tennessee Code 67-4-1401
(b) A municipality with an authorized tax upon the privilege of occupancy on or before July 1, 2021, shall not adopt a tax under this part unless the municipality repeals the preexisting authorization.
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