Tennessee Code Title 55. Motor and Other Vehicles § 55-5-117

(1) When the department is satisfied that the registration or that the certificate, plate, or permit was fraudulently or erroneously issued;

(2) When a registered vehicle has been dismantled or wrecked;

(3) When the department determines that the required fee has not been paid and the same is not paid upon reasonable notice and demand;

(4) When a certificate of registration, registration plate or permit is knowingly displayed upon a vehicle other than the one for which it was issued; and

(5) The commissioner shall be empowered to suspend the permit or right of any nonresident under any reciprocal agreement executed under § 55-4-121 if the nonresident is found to have violated any of the laws of this state regulating motor vehicles.