Tennessee Code Title 64. Regional Authorities § 64-1-103

(1) Cooperate with the Tennessee Valley authority in a study of engineering works as part of plans for comprehensive development of the Beech River watershed and in a study of the economic effects of such works in terms of agricultural production, industrial locations, trade, land values and county and state tax revenues;

(2) Ascertain the availability of, and obtain to the extent possible, commitments from local interests for financial contributions toward the cost of constructing, operating and maintaining such works;

(3) Negotiate with the Tennessee Valley authority regarding assistance by that agency in planning and financing the works;

(4) Report to the governor on plans that may be developed for constructing, operating and maintaining the projects, including recommendations for further legislation to put such plans into effect; and

(5) Cooperate with other groups authorized to investigate state participation in federal water projects.