Tennessee Code Title 62. Professions, Businesses and Trades § 62-6-122

(a) In order to secure the effective enforcement of this part, jurisdiction is conferred on the chancery courts of this state to grant injunctive relief against:

(b) The injunction suit shall be filed in the name of the state of Tennessee on relation of the board for licensing contractors, or any member of the board, without bond being required for prosecution of the suit or for the issuance of injunction.

(c) Any expenses incurred, such as depositions, travel expenses or attorney fees, required for the prosecution of the suit, shall be paid in the same manner as other expenses incurred by the board.