Tennessee Code Title 3. Legislature § 3-14-109

(a) All books, papers, records, and correspondence pertaining to the work of the office are public records except:

(b) Such papers and correspondence may become public records whenever the speakers shall so order.

(c) The office has the authority to withhold from the public record any information supplied to the office or to a committee of the general assembly or a member of the general assembly by an individual who requests such confidentiality.