Tennessee Code Title 56. Insurance § 56-7-134

(a) In connection with a claim for death benefits payable under a life insurance policy or an annuity contract, the following persons are authorized to execute a medical records release authorization that may be required by the insurance company that issued the life insurance policy or annuity contract:

(b) Unless prohibited by federal law, a health care provider licensed under title 33, title 63 or title 68 shall honor a medical records release authorization executed in accordance with this section.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the ability of a health care provider to charge for copies of medical records in accordance with any applicable law.