Tennessee Code Title 4. State Government § 4-1-329

(a) The following salute written by Lucy Steele Harrison is designated and adopted as the first official salute to the flag of Tennessee:

“Three white stars on a field of blue

God keep them strong and ever true

It is with pride and love that we

Salute the Flag of Tennessee.”

(b) The following salute written by Miss John Bostick is designated and adopted as the second official salute to the flag of Tennessee:

“Flag of Tennessee, I salute thee

To thee I pledge my allegiance with

My affection, my service and my life.”