Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-7-2104

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), an individual may not act as an athlete agent in this state without holding a certificate of registration under this part.

(b) Before being issued a certificate of registration under this part an individual may act as an athlete agent in this state for all purposes except signing an agency contract, if:

(c) An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void, and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract.