Tennessee Code Title 48. Corporations and Associations § 48-101-508

(a) The division shall examine each filing and supporting documents submitted by all applicants and shall determine whether the registration requirements are satisfied.  If the registration requirements are not satisfied, then the division shall deny the registration or take other action provided under this part.  The division shall notify the applicant within ten (10) business days if a registration application or renewal application has been denied or if an action is taken in response to an exemption statement filed under § 48-101-502.  Within seven (7) business days after receipt of the notification that the registration requirements are not satisfied or that an action is taken in response to an exemption statement filed under § 48-101-502, the applicant may request administrative review.  The administrative review must be held within seven (7) business days of the request.  A final decision regarding the denial of the applicant's registration must be rendered within three (3) business days of the administrative review.

(b) Judicial review of final decisions shall be conducted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.