Land Use & Zoning
Tennessee cities and counties exercise zoning authority under the state's:
APolice power delegated through enabling legislation✓ Correct
BEminent domain power
CTaxation power
DProprietary function authority
Explanation
Zoning is an exercise of police power — the government's inherent authority to regulate for the health, safety, and welfare of the public. In Tennessee, the state enables municipalities and counties to adopt zoning regulations through enabling statutes.
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