Tennessee Code Title 53. Food, Drugs and Cosmetics § 53-13-103

(b)(1) A bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization that in good faith receives apparently wholesome deer meat, fit for human consumption, and distributes or serves it, shall not be subject to civil damages resulting from the condition of the food, unless an injury results from the gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct of the organization.

(2) As used in subdivision (b)(1), “bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization” means an organization that operates a food bank or on-site feeding program to combat poverty and hunger and that acts in compliance with applicable standards, requirements, and procedures established by the department of agriculture.