Tennessee Code Title 40. Criminal Procedure § 40-36-104

(1) Maintain safe and cost efficient community correctional programs that also involve close supervision of offenders;

(2) Promote accountability of offenders to their local community by requiring direct financial restitution to victims of crimes and community service restitution to local governments and community agencies;

(3) Fill gaps in the local correctional system through the development of a range of sanctions and services available for the judge at sentencing;

(4) Reduce the number of nonviolent felony offenders committed by participating counties to correctional institutions and jails by punishing these offenders in noncustodial options as provided in this chapter;

(5) Provide opportunities for offenders demonstrating special needs to receive services that enhance their ability to provide for their families and become contributing members of their community;

(6) Encourage the involvement of local officials and leading citizens in their local correctional system;  and

(7) Promote the development of community corrections programs which are tailored to the specific needs of each participating county, and which are creative and innovative, within this state.