Tennessee Code Title 11. Natural Areas and Recreation § 11-14-308

(a) The commissioner of environment and conservation, in consultation with the commissioner of finance and administration, shall develop procedures for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating projects for possible funding, pursuant to § 11-14-307(b)(1) of the natural resources trust fund.

(b) Prior to implementing the procedures, the commissioner of environment and conservation shall forward the procedures to the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives and the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate for review and comment.

(c) Any projects recommended for funding shall be considered through the department of environment and conservation's annual budget request.

(d) Such projects for consideration shall include grants to the municipal recreation systems organized pursuant to chapter 24 of this title, programs from county conservation boards organized pursuant to chapter 21 of this title, and joint parks and recreation systems organized pursuant to such chapters or organized pursuant to title 12, chapter 9.