Tennessee's Prevailing Wage Act is limited in scope — it applies only to state-funded highway, road, and bridge construction projects. It does not cover building construction or other public works. The Prevailing Wage Commission determines rates annually.
Tennessee has an active prevailing wage law (Tennessee Prevailing Wage Act (TCA 12-4-401 to 12-4-415)). Administered by Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Prevailing Wage Commission. Certified payroll is required. Federal Davis-Bacon applies to all federal projects.
The federal Davis-Bacon Act applies to all federally funded or federally assisted construction contracts over $2,000 in Tennessee. This includes projects funded by federal agencies, FHWA highway projects, HUD housing, and projects receiving federal grants.
Contractors who violate the Act may face debarment from state highway contracts and be required to pay back wages to affected workers.