Tennessee Code Title 45. Banks and Financial Institutions § 45-3-113

(a) The incorporators of a mutual association, in addition to their subscriptions to deposit accounts, shall create an expense fund in an amount not less than fifty percent (50%) of the minimum capital required by this chapter for the association to commence business.

(b) Any organization and operating expenses may be paid from the fund until such time as the net income of the association is sufficient to pay the interest that is declared and paid or credited to deposit account holders from sources available for the payment of interest.