Tennessee Code Title 62. Professions, Businesses and Trades § 62-35-126

(a) An individual is eligible to become a certified trainer only if the individual:

(b) A certified trainer may, in the trainer's discretion, instruct personally or use a combination of personal instruction, audio or visual training aids.

(c) To assist in the implementation of the training program, the certified trainer may appoint as an instructor any individual who:

(d) A certified trainer may be an employee of a contract security company or proprietary security organization.

(e) The certified trainer shall certify to the successful completion of training required by this chapter and shall submit the certification to the commissioner prior to issuance of a registration card or renewal of the registration card, in the case of armed security guards/officers.

(f) All certifications shall expire the last day of the twenty-fourth month from issuance or renewal. The commissioner shall establish reasonable fees for the timely renewal of certifications.

(g) Certifications may be renewed up to three (3) months after their expiration by payment of the renewal fee, plus a penalty established by the commissioner for each month or portion of a month that elapses before payment is tendered.