In Tennessee it is possible to initiate action by citizen petition on many topics including taxes and charter amendments. In the Tennessee Tax Revolt Taxpayer Information Center there are several examples of citizen petitions that have been used successfully.
Samples of Citizen Petitions
Giles Cnty Petition to implement a County Financial Management System
Wheel Tax Petition used in Carroll County
Carter County Petition to Repeal the Local Option Sales Tax
Roane County Petition calling for a referendum on jail construction bonds
Memphis Petition calling for Charter Commission Election
Metro Nashville Let the People Vote on Property Taxes Charter Amendment Petition
Metro Nashville Term Limits Charter Amendment Petition
Anderson County Petition to raise sales tax for County Schools
City of Kingston Mayor and Council Recall Petition
Petition for Ouster of Coopertown Mayor
Writ of Ouster for Coopertown Mayor by District Attorney
Oak Ridge Petition asking for a referendum on Shopping Center Bonds
Petition for Metropolitian Government Sullivan County
Petition to amend the Shelby County Charter to preserve five Constitutional offices
