Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-11-215

(a) The department of human resources shall fix the salaries of all employees upon the advice of the executive director.

(b) All employees and members of the board shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses in the discharge of their official duties.

(c) All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.

(d) The expenses provided for in this section shall be incorporated as part of the budget of the commission.