Tennessee Code Title 67. Taxes and Licenses § 67-6-318

(a) Subject to the approval set forth in subdivision (c)(2), there is a sales and use tax exemption on qualified building materials used in the construction, expansion, or renovation of one (1) or more qualified, new, or expanded warehouse or distribution facilities as defined in § 67-6-102(46)(H); provided, that the taxpayer or a lessor, or both, makes a capital investment of at least one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) in the construction or renovation of such facilities and related facilities at the same location within the qualified capital investment period.

(b) For purposes of this section:

(d) If any requirements of this section are not met, the taxpayer is liable for any sales or use tax, penalty, or interest that would otherwise have been due with respect to items purchased on a tax-exempt basis pursuant to this section. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the amount of any tax due under this subsection (d) must be assessed within three (3) years of December 31 of the final year of the investment period; provided, however, that such time to assess may be extended pursuant to § 67-1-1501(b)(5).

(e) An application with the department of revenue for the exemption provided in this section must be filed prior to October 1, 2019.