TENNESSEE STATE LAW (this is only a summary)

     In the state of TN, State Law requires anyone about to engage in either digging, excavation, moving of earth, demolition or any type of activity that disturbs the earth and therefore possibly involving a danger to damaging underground utility lines,  to notify Tennessee One Call, of their intent to dig. 

Tennessee One Call will then notify the member utilities of your proposed work. The utility company locator will then have 72 hours, excluding holidays and weekends, to locate those underground facilities. 

While not required by law, in addition to calling Tennessee One Call, you may also want to contact any non-member utilities that you know are in the area of your proposed work.

The locate ticket you receive is only valid for 15 calendar days from the start date indicated on the ticket, after which time, it expires.  If you wish to continue working, you must call in at least 3 working days before the expiration date to renew your locate ticket, at which time you would be given a new ticket number. 

     If you would like to read the complete state law in its entirety you may do so by going to Tennessee One Calls website and clicking on the link. The above information is only a quick summary and does not cover all points noted in the law. the law.  You can receive an EXCAVATORS MANUAL which includes the law and outlines helpful guidelines and procedures of excavation from TN One Call.

    You may request a copy by calling 1-800-351-1111.

Go to Tennessee One Calls website for more information.

http://www.tnonecall.com/index-4.html