Tennessee Code Title 54. Highways, Bridges and Ferries § 54-12-425

(a)(1) The county trustee, for receiving and paying out money received from the sale of bonds and warrants issued and sold under this part, shall be entitled to a commission of one-half of one percent (0.5%) for receiving the money, and one-half of one percent (0.5%) for paying out the money.

(2) Any moneys and funds remaining with the county trustee at the expiration of the county trustee's term of office shall be paid over to the county trustee's successor when the successor has executed bond for the moneys and funds as provided in this part.