Tennessee Code Title 13. Public Planning and Housing § 13-10-202

(1) Shall be financially and legally independent from any rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department;

(2) May not employ an individual who is also employed by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department; and

(3) May not directly provide public transportation services in an area with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department.