# Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-103: Number of directors

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-103

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-103
- **Heading:** Number of directors
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 48 / Chapter 58 / Section 48-58-103

## Text

(a) A board of directors must consist of three (3) or more natural persons, with the number specified in or fixed in accordance with the charter or bylaws. (b) The number of directors may be increased or decreased (but to no fewer than three (3)) from time to time by amendment to, or in the manner prescribed in, the charter or bylaws. Acts 1987, ch. 242, § 8.03.
(a) A board of directors must consist of three (3) or more natural persons, with the number specified in or fixed in accordance with the charter or bylaws.
(b) The number of directors may be increased or decreased (but to no fewer than three (3)) from time to time by amendment to, or in the manner prescribed in, the charter or bylaws.
Acts 1987, ch. 242, § 8.03.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-101 Requirement for and duties of board of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-102 Qualifications of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-103 Number of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-104 Election, designation, and appointment of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-105 Terms of directors generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-106 Staggered terms for directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-107 Resignation of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-108 Removal of directors elected by members or directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-109 Removal of designated or appointed directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-110 Removal of directors by judicial proceeding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-111 Vacancy on board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-112 Compensation of directors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-201 Regular and special meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-201.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 48-58-202 Action without meeting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T48_C58_S48-58-202.md)

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