Tennessee Code Title 56. Insurance § 56-28-103

(a) The directors of the corporation shall at all times be composed of the following groups in equal numbers:

(b) Directors or board members should serve without pay for their work in this capacity; provided, that they may receive payment for particular services actually rendered, such as legal counsel, medical service, accounting or other required services, upon specific approval of the board of directors, the approval being made a part of the minutes of the board.