State Building Commission (SBC)
In 1955, the Legislature created the State Building Commission (SBC) to oversee construction of all State public buildings (T.C.A. § 4-15-101 et seq.). The SBC's responsibility has been expanded to include authority over most State construction and demolition projects and the acquisition and disposal of State lands (in fee, easement or by lease).
As a statutorily created body, the SBC seeks to ensure that actions and decisions affecting real property in which the State has an interest are made in the best interest of the State. This role includes promoting quality in design and construction, sound fiscal management, fair competition for work, and proactive planning and decision-making. Approximately 90 million square feet and 900 thousand acres of the State's real estate portfolio is under the authority of the SBC. This portfolio includes all real estate used by General Government agencies and State Higher Education Institutions, but excludes property and projects under the authority of the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
The SBC's Executive Subcommittee (ESC) is authorized to act on behalf of the full Commission in any matter that has been delegated to it by the Commission. Standing delegations of authority include taking final action on land acquisitions, land disposals, lease transactions, and demolitions.
The Constitutional Officers and the Commissioner of Finance & Administration are members of the ESC.
All State Building Commission Members are ex-officio positions and SBC / ESC members cannot delegate their seats.
State Building Commission Meetings
The State Building Commission is normally scheduled to meet the second Thursday every month at 11:00 a.m. (Central Time) in Nashville, Tennessee, subject to having a quorum.
NOTE: Pursuant to T.C.A. 8-44-108(c)(2), if one or more members is not physically present at the meeting but may attend virtually, the meeting will include one or more members who will participate by electronic means of communication. Regardless of whether any member participates by electronic means of communication, members of the public may attend the meeting in-person at the location listed on the meeting agenda or may access the meeting by clicking the link below to view and listen to the meeting by electronic means of communication. If you wish to provide public comment during the meeting, please send a message to state.architect@tn.gov indicating your intent to comment at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting or make a request in person by speaking with the State Architect prior to the meeting start.
Executive Subcommittee Meetings
The SBC Executive Subcommittee is normally scheduled to meet the second Monday after the second Thursday every month at 11:00 a.m. (Central Time) in Nashville, Tennessee, subject to having a quorum.
NOTE: Pursuant to T.C.A. 8-44-108(c)(2), if one or more members is not physically present at the meeting but may attend virtually, the meeting will include one or more members who will participate by electronic means of communication. Regardless of whether any member participates by electronic means of communication, members of the public may attend the meeting in-person at the location listed on the meeting agenda or may access the meeting by clicking the link below to view and listen to the meeting by electronic means of communication. If you wish to provide public comment during the meeting, please send a message to state.architect@tn.gov indicating your intent to comment at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting or make a request in person by speaking with the State Architect prior to the meeting start.
INFORMATION:
Upcoming meeting dates are posted on the SBC Meeting Calendar.
The agenda will be posted prior to each meeting on the SBC Meeting Agenda page.
SBC Streaming Video Live streaming video can be accessed on the date and time of the meeting. Past meeting videos are available at this link as well.