Tennessee Code Title 55. Motor and Other Vehicles § 55-19-104

(a) By rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the commissioner may establish reasonable requirements for the granting of these licenses. Requirements for the granting of licenses to commercial driver training schools may include, but are not limited to, considerations of adequacy of courses of instruction, competency of instructors, financial responsibility, adequacy of equipment, reasonableness of fees and charges, provision of liability insurance for the protection of students and of the public, safety precautions, suitability of location and qualifications of personnel.

(b) Rules and regulations for the licensing of instructors may include, but are not limited to, considerations of visual acuity, qualification to operate a vehicle safely, ability to read and comprehend traffic signs and symbols, knowledge of laws relating to traffic, safe driving record, physical condition, experience and reputation.