Tennessee Code Title 56. Insurance § 56-7-3603

(1) “Child” means a biological, adopted, or foster son or daughter; a stepson or stepdaughter; a legal ward; a son or daughter of a domestic partner; or a son or daughter of a person to whom the employee stands in loco parentis who is either:

(2) “Employee” means an individual for whom an employer must complete a Form I-9 pursuant to federal law and regulations, and does not include an independent contractor;

(3) “Family leave insurance” means an insurance policy issued to an employer related to a benefit program provided to an employee to pay for a percentage or portion of the employee's income loss due to:

(4) “Family member” means:

(5) “Serious health condition” means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition, including transplantation preparation and recovery from surgery related to organ or tissue donation, that involves inpatient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential healthcare facility, continuing treatment or continuing supervision by a healthcare provider as defined in an insurance policy issued under this part; and

(6) “Service member” means a member of the United States armed forces in active military service.