Tennessee Code Title 11. Natural Areas and Recreation § 11-9-106

(a) The commissioner of environment and conservation shall make no commitment or enter into any agreement pursuant to an exercise of authority under this part until the commissioner has determined that sufficient funds are available to the commissioner for meeting the state's share, if any, of project costs.

(b) It is the legislative intent that, to such extent as may be necessary to assure proper operation and maintenance of areas and facilities acquired or developed pursuant to any program participated in by the state under authority of this part, such areas and facilities shall be publicly maintained for outdoor recreation purposes.

(c) The commissioner may enter into and administer agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency thereof for planning, acquisition, and development projects involving participating federal aid funds on behalf of any subdivision or subdivisions of this state; provided, that such subdivision or subdivisions give necessary assurances to the commissioner that they have available sufficient funds to meet their shares, if any, of the cost of the project and that the acquired or developed areas will be operated and maintained at the expense of such subdivision or subdivisions for public outdoor recreation use.