City of Lenoir City v. State ex rel. City of Loudon

OPINION

BROCK, Justice.

This is a mandamus action by the City of Loudon to require the City of Lenoir City and Lenoir City Utilities Board to submit to arbitration as required by T.C.A., § 6-318,1 for the purpose of reaching an agreement for the transfer of utility functions and facilities to Loudon.

In 1977, the City of Loudon, by Ordinance No. 569, annexed a territory that is presently provided with electricity by Lenoir City Utilities. The annexed area includes the Union Carbide Corporation, an industrial park of approximately 280 acres and a road leading to the industrial park. After…