Tenn. Code § 29-16-122
Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 800
No person or company shall, however, enter upon such land for the purpose of actually occupying the right-of-way, until the damages assessed by the jury of inquest and the costs have been actually paid; or if an appeal has been taken, until the bond has been given to abide by the final judgment as provided in § 29-16-120.
T.C.A. § 29-16-122