Acts of 1809 Chapter 20
Sec. 1st. That the middle of Clinch river shall hereafter be the dividing line between the counties of Grainger and Claiborne, so far as the north bank of said river is at present the line between said counties, any law, custom or usage, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec 2d. That this act shall be in force, from and after the passing thereof.
19th October, 1809.