Tennessee Code Title 69. Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees § 69-6-119

Upon the incorporation of the watershed district, the board shall cause a study to be made of the watershed area to be served by the district. The board has the power to employ engineers, surveyors and other personnel necessary for such study and to have prepared surveys, maps, profiles, plans and descriptions, and such other data as may be necessary to establish the boundaries of the area that can be served by the district to the best advantage.