Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-7-1904

(1) Conduct any mandatory training of students or employees if the training includes one (1) or more divisive concepts;

(2) Use training programs or training materials for students or employees if the program or material includes one (1) or more divisive concepts;

(3) Use state-appropriated funds to incentivize, beyond payment of regular salary or other regular compensation, a faculty member to incorporate one (1) or more divisive concepts into academic curricula; or

(4) Approve or use state funds for fees, dues, subscriptions, or travel in conjunction with the membership, meetings, or activities of an organization if participation in such organization requires an individual, or an individual's employer, to endorse or promote a divisive concept.

(b)(1) If a public institution of higher education employs an individual whose primary job title includes diversity, equity, or inclusion, then:

(2) Employees whose job title includes diversity, equity, or inclusion but whose primary duties require compliance with state or federal law that conflicts with subdivision (b)(1) are exempt from this subsection (b).

(d)(1) A public institution of higher education shall notify students and employees of the institution on the restrictions in § 49-7-1903 and the definition of divisive concepts in § 49-7-1904 by including such information on the institution's website and on introductory materials provided by the institution to new students and employees.

(2) Institutions shall provide employee training to ensure compliance with this part.