Tennessee Code Title 29. Remedies and Special Proceedings § 29-34-217

(1) “Child care provider” means a person or entity licensed under title 71, chapter 3, part 5 to operate a child care agency or facility;

(2) “Employer” means a person or entity that subsidizes child care costs for its employees or that hosts a child care provider on its premises;  provided, that the employer does not operate or manage the child care provider;

(3) “Host entity” means a person or entity, including but not limited to, a nonprofit organization, faith-based organization, community organization, educational institution, or property owner or lessee, that permits a child care provider to operate on property the person or entity owns or controls, regardless of whether the children served are children of employees of the host entity;  and

(4) “Subsidize” means to pay all or part of the cost of child care services on behalf of an employee or eligible child through reimbursement, direct payment, tuition assistance, grants, or similar financial assistance.

(1) Is licensed under state law;  and

(2) Provides child care services on property owned, leased, or otherwise made available by the employer or host entity.

(1) Operates, controls, or manages the child care provider;

(2) Is licensed as a child care provider;  or

(3) Employs, supervises, or directs the child care provider's staff.