Tennessee Code Title 56. Insurance § 56-2-115

In addition to the paid up capital stock or surplus as required under §§ 56-2-103 and 56-2-114(a), all insurance companies doing business in this state shall possess and maintain bona fide surplus funds in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000), except for insurance companies authorized under § 56-2-114(b), which shall possess and maintain bona fide surplus funds equaling in amounts not less than fifty percent (50%) of the capital stock or surplus otherwise required by § 56-2-114(b).