Tennessee Code Title 44. Animals and Animal Husbandry § 44-7-201

(1) “Brand” means any recorded identification mark applied to any position on the hide of a live animal by means of heat, acid or chemical, except tattoo marks in the ear or numbers used to keep production records or record of age;

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

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

(4) “Livestock hide dealer” means any dealer or person who buys hides;

(5) “Livestock market” means a place where a person assembles livestock for public sale if the person is required to procure a license or permit from the department to operate such market; and

(6) “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation or association.