Tennessee Code Title 11. Natural Areas and Recreation § 11-6-101

(1) Surveying the state for mapping, recording and identification of archaeological sites;

(2) Excavation of historic, underwater, prehistoric and paleontological sites, ruins, and mounds for the purpose of securing data and objects relating to man in Tennessee, and the preservation of such sites and materials secured;

(3) Fundamental research in Tennessee archaeology and encouragement of public cooperation and responsibility for the preservation of Tennessee antiquities and archaeological and paleontological sites;

(4) Research in and study of anthropology and related physical and natural sciences, both prior to excavation and thereafter, in order to plan and aid in discovery of sites and artifacts, and provide for the proper assessment once discovered;

(5) Publication, in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the state publications committee, of findings in terms of scientific, popular, and cultural values;

(6) Display and custodianship of artifacts, sites, and other tangible results of the program; and

(7) Educational activities providing for the dissemination of information on archaeological conservation and the encouragement of archaeological societies, parks and museums.