Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-6-405

(b)(1) On completion of a course of study in a senior high school, as provided in this part, pupils shall be given diplomas of high school graduation.

(2) If a high school pupil of senior class status is within two (2) or fewer credits of completion of a course of study that qualifies the pupil for high school graduation at the time of the high school graduation ceremony, the high school may compile a list of those pupils who may be recognized at the graduation ceremony in accordance with policy established by the local school board.