Tennessee Code Title 44. Animals and Animal Husbandry § 44-17-105

(1) The applicant or the responsible officers of the applicant are of good moral character;

(2) The applicant or any responsible officer of the applicant has never been convicted of cruelty to animals or of a violation of this part;

(3) An inspection has been made of the premises and a finding that it conforms to this part and the rules and regulations of the commissioner, and is a suitable place in which to conduct the dealer's business; and

(4) The dealer's business is to be conducted in a permanent structure or building.