Tennessee Code Title 44. Animals and Animal Husbandry § 44-7-110

(a) Every stockyard, slaughterhouse, and packing house licensed to do business under the laws of this state shall maintain for sixty (60) days on file a record of all visible brands on livestock handled or processed on their premises. The list shall be updated every sixty (60) days and inspection shall be made available to persons doing business with those establishments.

(b) In the event brands are unreadable, the stockyard, slaughterhouse, or packing house will record the brand to the best of its ability with a statement declaring the condition of the brand.

(c) Failure to comply with this section is a Class A misdemeanor.