Tennessee Code Title 4. State Government § 4-57-103

(1) “Commission” means the Tennessee state fair and exposition commission;

(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture;

(3) “Department” means the department of agriculture;

(4) “Exhibition” means one (1) or more displays or demonstrations which are of educational or entertainment value to those witnessing such exhibition; and

(5) “Fair” or “exposition” means an exhibition of agricultural, business, manufacturing, or other industries and labor, education service organizations, social and religious groups or any other events or activities consistent with the general welfare and interests of the people of the state, and includes such services as are necessary for the care and comfort or amusement of the public. Such services include rest areas, sanitary and other such comforts, and concessions for food, drink, amusements, and the sale of trinkets.