Tennessee Code Title 12. Public Property, Printing and Contracts § 12-2-410

All disposals of surplus state personal property shall be conducted by the department of general services, in accordance with this part and applicable regulations of the procurement commission. The procurement commission may, however, in its discretion, designate the department having jurisdiction over the producing facility as the agent for disposal in the case of surplus agricultural products or livestock; provided, that such disposal is made in accordance with the other provisions of this part and the applicable regulations of the procurement commission.