Tennessee Code Title 63. Professions of the Healing Arts § 63-1-904

(1) Provided, caused to be provided, or is about to provide or cause to be provided information relating to an act or omission the healthcare provider reasonably believes to be a violation of this part to the healthcare provider's employer, the attorney general and reporter, a state agency charged with protecting healthcare rights of conscience, the United States department of health and human services' office of civil rights, or another federal agency charged with protecting healthcare rights of conscience;  or

(2) Testified, assisted, or participated, or is about to testify, assist, or participate, in a proceeding concerning such violation.

(1) A violation of any law, rule, or regulation;

(2) A violation of an ethical guideline for the provision of a medical procedure, treatment, or service;  or

(3) Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, practices or methods of treatment that may put patient health at risk, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.